Outside Verdant Cavern,
"Koko~"
Li Wei understood what Tapu Koko meant.
No more fighting.
Since Zeraora's Ability was Volt Absorb, there was no point in Tapu Koko continuing the battle.
"Zeraora, it's over."
"Zera~"
The battle ended.
Zeraora returned to Li Wei's side.
Tapu Koko slowly descended in front of Li Wei and raised its totem-like arms.
A Z-Crystal glittering with brilliant golden light slowly dropped into Li Wei's palm.
At the same time, it gently waved its other hand, and a light carrying the island's blessing enveloped Li Wei's wrist.
"Koko~"
Tapu Koko gave a softer cry than it had during battle, expressing its recognition of Li Wei.
Professor Kukui said excitedly,
"Tapu Koko has acknowledged you!"
Li Wei flexed his wrist. A streak of golden electricity had entered it, but he felt nothing unusual.
Holding the smooth, warm Z-Crystal brimming with power, Li Wei solemnly nodded to Tapu Koko.
"Thank you for acknowledging me, Tapu Koko.
I'll put this power to good use."
Tapu Koko nodded and took one last look at Li Wei and Zeraora. Then it transformed into a streak of golden electricity once more and vanished into the sky.
"Congratulations, Li Wei."
Cynthia stepped forward. "Through your own strength, you've earned the recognition of Alola's guardian deity and Z-Power."
Li Wei really was special, wasn't he?
Cynthia had traveled across all four major islands back then.
She hadn't seen a single guardian deity.
Yet the moment Li Wei arrived on Melemele Island,
Tapu Koko had appeared.
For a moment, Cynthia didn't know what to say. All she could say was that some people were born to attract the attention of Legendary Pokémon.
Looking at the Electrium Z in his hand,
Li Wei's lips curved slightly, his eyes full of fighting spirit.
"This is only the