Chapter Summaries

Qiao Ran and the others planned their assault on the Ruins of Conflict, with Qiao Ran and Cynthia entering while the rest guarded the exterior. After dinner, Mei reunited with her mother, then visited Qiao Ran that night with plans to spend time alone with him before the battle.

• Mei decided to stay behind and spend time with her mother after Qiao Ran persuaded her to skip the operation.
• Qiao Ran described his powerful Pokémon to Kukui, who realized the group had ample strength for the mission.
• Qiao Ran assigned himself and Cynthia to enter the ruins while the others defended the entrance and kept Ultra Beasts from damaging it.
• The group shared dinner at Hala's home, where Mei's mother watched Qiao Ran and Mei closely.
• Mei returned to her mother's home, then came to Qiao Ran's room that night, determined to spend time with him before the next day's battle.

Qiao Ran, Cynthia, and their allies fought through a growing horde of Ultra Beasts to reach Melemele Island’s War Ruins. After the others held the attackers back, Qiao Ran and Cynthia entered the ruins, where a strange substance seemed to be affecting him.

• Hala saw Qiao Ran’s group off, and they set out across Melemele Island with Kukui and Burnet.
• The group battled increasing numbers of Ultra Beasts on the way to Iki Town, where Kukui’s Incineroar showed its strength.
• Qiao Ran, Cynthia, and the others flew across a gorge and fought off Ultra Beasts gathering around the War Ruins.
• Qiao Ran and Cynthia helped hold back the first wave while their allies protected the ruins, where strange substance seeped through the stones.
• When Mei and Acerola judged the time right, Qiao Ran and Cynthia left half their Pokémon outside and entered the ruins hand in hand.

Qiao Ran and Cynthia investigated the strange mist in the War Ruins, discovering that it behaved like water and that objects vanished through it. The mist suddenly pulled Cynthia in, and Qiao Ran went with her, waking in the Reverse World beside Rotom, where he noticed the floating island seemed unchanged despite his apparent change in size.

• Qiao Ran and Cynthia entered the War Ruins’ ceremonial hall with their Pokémon close by and spotted the mist surrounding the altar.
• Cynthia had Garchomp and Lucario send rocks into the mist, and the rocks vanished beyond their senses without the mist reacting.
• Cynthia moved closer as they tested the mist and saw ripples spread across it like water when a rock passed through.
• The mist suddenly surged and swallowed Cynthia, and Qiao Ran held on rather than let her go as they were both dragged in.
• Qiao Ran awoke in the Reverse World beside an enormous ball of light that identified itself as Rotom, then noticed the floating island was about the same size as before.

Qiao Ran reached the final island in the Torn World, where he was meant to face Tapu Koko, and accidentally released Cynthia from the Poké Ball. With Cynthia now beside him and neither of them having Pokémon ready, they faced the dangerous battle together.

• The ball of light led Qiao Ran through the Torn World and warned that Cynthia might be in trouble if he did not hurry.
• Qiao Ran reached the final island and faced the black-gas-wreathed Tapu Koko.
• Qiao Ran accidentally opened the Poké Ball while thinking about Cynthia, and she appeared before him.
• Tapu Koko attacked, but Cynthia lunged with Qiao Ran to dodge its lightning.
• Qiao Ran asked Cynthia whether she had any Pokémon to use, and she said all her Pokémon were already outside their balls.

Qiao Ran and Cynthia fled Tapu Koko in the Torn World, unable to summon or use Pokémon, while their allies defended the ruins from waves of Ultra Beasts outside. When Tapu Koko unleashed its full power, Qiao Ran shielded Cynthia from the lightning, leaving her alive and determined to keep going.

• Qiao Ran grabbed Cynthia and ran from Tapu Koko, explaining that he had already wasted his chance to summon a Pokémon.
• Mei, Acerola, Kukui, and Cynthia’s and Qiao Ran’s Pokémon fought off the endless Ultra Beasts while protecting the ruins.
• Qiao Ran and Cynthia grew exhausted from dodging Tapu Koko, which eventually spread Electric Terrain across the floating island.
• Tapu Koko appeared in front of them and paralyzed them with electricity as it prepared to attack at full strength.
• Qiao Ran shoved Cynthia out of the way and took Tapu Koko’s lightning attack, while Cynthia survived and struggled to her feet.

Qiao Ran and Cynthia faced death at Tapu Koko’s hands until Tapu Lele arrived and shielded them. Tapu Lele joined Qiao Ran in battle, and they began fighting back against Tapu Koko.

• Tapu Koko’s lightning failed to harm Qiao Ran because Tapu Lele’s dust had blessed him, and Cynthia pulled him away from the next attack.
• Tapu Koko sensed Tapu Lele’s presence in Qiao Ran and grew angrier, leaving Qiao Ran and Cynthia convinced they had no hope of surviving.
• Tapu Lele appeared and blocked Tapu Koko’s final lightning strike with a barrier, then clashed with Tapu Koko in the sky.
• Tapu Lele checked Qiao Ran and Cynthia for injuries, explained that she had sensed Qiao Ran’s danger, and silently agreed to fight alongside him.
• Qiao Ran called out Tapu Lele’s Protect to stop Tapu Koko’s Thunderbolt, then ordered her to use Psychic as their battle continued.

Qiao Ran directed Tapu Lele in a battle against Tapu Koko in the Torn World, and Tapu Lele defeated the rampaging Island deity. Qiao Ran and Cynthia returned to the War Ruins without Tapu Lele, then rejoined the others as Cynthia’s Garchomp charged into the Ultra Beasts.

• Qiao Ran used Tapu Lele’s Calm Mind and Psychic moves to counter Tapu Koko, which charged through her attack with Wild Charge.
• Tapu Lele and Tapu Koko fought through the Floating Island as Qiao Ran used his knowledge of their abilities to guide Tapu Lele.
• Tapu Lele defeated Tapu Koko with Psyshock, and Tapu Koko dispersed into light as its black vapor vanished.
• Qiao Ran and Cynthia saw the War Ruins’ history in a strange vision, then awakened inside the Ruins without Tapu Lele.
• Qiao Ran and Cynthia left to aid the exhausted Trainers, and Cynthia’s Garchomp emerged to attack the Ultra Beasts while Lucario joined the ground fight.

Qiao Ran and Cynthia returned with Tapu Koko after rescuing it from the Reverse World, then helped drive back the Ultra Beasts and restore Melemele Island's Z-Crystal energy. After the group learned that a passage to the Reverse World still lingered in the ruins, they prepared to rest, and Mei stopped Qiao Ran to speak with him.

• Qiao Ran and Cynthia joined the battle against the Ultra Beasts, and Tapu Koko emerged from the ruins to fight before Latias pulled it back to safety.
• Qiao Ran and the others retreated to the city, where Hala and the islanders welcomed Tapu Koko and celebrated its return.
• At Hala's home, Qiao Ran told Kukui and Burnet about the Reverse World, and Tapu Koko confirmed that a passage remained in the ruins but was rapidly healing.
• Tapu Koko restored the energy in Melemele Island's Z-Crystals after Hala asked it to use its power outside.
• Tapu Koko thanked Qiao Ran before flying away, and Mei stopped Qiao Ran as the group prepared to return to their lodgings.

Qiao Ran and the others shared what had happened during the battle and prepared to leave Melemele Island for Poni Island. After saying goodbye to their families and receiving Tapu Koko’s blessing, they set off to find the ceremonial flute and continue their journey toward awakening Nebby.

• Mei’s mother brought her to the outpost to reunite with Hala and Burnet, while Lillie and Lusamine also arrived.
• Lusamine told Qiao Ran that she had eased Mei’s mother’s concerns about his relationship with Mei, then warned him not to betray her or Lillie.
• Qiao Ran and Cynthia recounted their ordeal in the ruins and Tapu Lele’s rescue, while Lillie and Mei described their day with the Aether Foundation and their families.
• Lillie explained that Lusamine planned to stay on Melemele Island and work with Professor Burnet rather than travel to Poni Island.
• Hala and the island residents held a farewell feast, and Lusamine reminded Qiao Ran to retrieve the ceremonial flute from Exeggutor Island before visiting the Altar of the Moone.
• Tapu Koko blessed Qiao Ran and the others, who then departed for Poni Island.

Qiao Ran and the others reached Poni Island, rested in the Real World, and found Seafolk Village abandoned. With their funds running low, Mei proposed that Qiao Ran share a room with her and Lillie to cut costs.

• As darkness fell, Qiao Ran brought the exhausted group back to the Real World to rest before exploring Poni Island further.
• Qiao Ran checked his messages, called his acquaintances and parents, and promised his mother he would collect the remaining Gym Badges before the Pokémon League.
• After a night's rest, Qiao Ran and the others returned to Poni Island and fought their way toward Seafolk Village.
• Qiao Ran and the others found the village's piers and Pokémon Center deserted, with no records revealing where the residents had gone.
• At lunch, Qiao Ran realized the group's travel and lodging costs had drained their funds, so Mei suggested he share a room with her and Lillie to save money.

Qiao Ran and his companions reached Exeggutor Island, where wary residents initially attacked Yveltal before Acerola established their identities. After meeting Hapu and Captain Mina, they explained their efforts to rescue Alola’s missing Tapu and revealed they had another purpose on the island.

• Mei and Lillie agreed to share a room with Cynthia and Qiao Ran because the group lacked money.
• Qiao Ran’s group flew from Seafolk Village to Exeggutor Island, where residents fired attacks at Yveltal until Acerola identified herself.
• Acerola reunited with Hapu, who led the group to Captain Mina’s houseboat.
• Acerola told Mina and Hapu that the group had resolved crises on the other islands and rescued Tapu.
• Qiao Ran said they had another important task on Exeggutor Island besides rescuing the Tapu.

Qiao Ran and Lillie asked Mina and Hapu to help them obtain the Sun and Moon Flutes and reach the Altar of the Moone to awaken Nebby. Mina agreed to guide them, then became interested in joining Qiao Ran’s video project after learning he came from another world.

• Qiao Ran showed Mina and Hapu Nebby and explained that the group needed the flutes to awaken its power at the Altar of the Moone.
• Mina agreed to help and invited Qiao Ran’s group to dinner; they spent the afternoon exploring Exeggutor Island and looking through her paintings.
• Mina asked to accompany the group to the Altar of the Moone, and Qiao Ran accepted her as a local guide for their journey to Tapu Fini’s Ruins.
• Mina and Lillie discussed painting, and Qiao Ran proposed turning Mina’s artwork into videos featuring famous Pokémon World locations.
• Qiao Ran told Mina that he came from another world and suggested she paint scenes for his videos in exchange for payment or supplies; Mina considered the offer appealing.

Qiao Ran and his companions traveled with Hapu to the Afterlife Ruins, where they found the strange substance linked to the Distortion World. As the group prepared to clear out nearby Ultra Beasts and enter, Hapu suspected that something had happened to Tapu Fini.

• Mina declined to teach Qiao Ran about painting for now, while the two Meis returned from exploring Exeggutor Island.
• At dinner, Hapu agreed to guide Qiao Ran's group to the Afterlife Ruins and explained her connection to the ruins and Tapu Fini.
• Cynthia suggested Qiao Ran test whether he could deliberately touch the strange mist, and he agreed to try cautiously.
• The next morning, Qiao Ran's group set out from Exeggutor Island with Hapu and Mina saw Yveltal flying with them.
• At the Afterlife Ruins, Hapu saw the strange substance for the first time and suspected Tapu Fini was being prevented from appearing.
• Qiao Ran's group prepared to clear out the Ultra Beasts near the ruins before entering together.

Qiao Ran and his companions entered the Ruins of Hope to investigate the blackish-purple mist, but it engulfed everyone and transported Qiao Ran alone to the Torn World. Guided by the ball of light through the dense mist, he inferred that similar ruins elsewhere might also lead there.

• Qiao Ran and his companions cleared the nearby Ultra Beasts, then entered the Ruins of Hope with Hapu and used Mew's Flash to light the cavern.
• At the central altar, Qiao Ran prepared to touch the mist while Cynthia and the others stood ready to help, but the mist spread and engulfed everyone.
• Qiao Ran awoke in the Torn World for his fourth visit, found himself alone without his Poké Balls, and suspected Tapu Fini's mist had affected the journey.
• Qiao Ran followed the ball of light across the floating islands, struggling to navigate through the dense mist and asking her about his ability to call Pokémon.
• Qiao Ran teased the ball of light until her reaction suggested that similar places in other regions might also lead to the Torn World, then agreed to visit them.

Qiao Ran confronted Tapu Fini in the Alola ruins, but the Island deity fled instead of fighting. He tracked it down with Silvally and launched a Thunderbolt, leaving its condition unclear.

• Qiao Ran reached the ritual's center and found Tapu Fini hovering in the mist.
• Tapu Fini vanished into the fog, and Qiao Ran sent out Silvally to face it.
• Qiao Ran discovered that Tapu Fini had fled, then followed its trail by sensing changes in the mist.
• Qiao Ran found Tapu Fini again and directed Silvally to attack it with Thunderbolt.

Qiao Ran and Silvally defeated Tapu Fini in the Torn World and returned to the Afterlife Ruins, where Tapu Fini thanked them for freeing her. Hapu remained unconscious, and Qiao Ran and the others brought her to Nurse Joy before gathering at Mina’s houseboat.

• Qiao Ran and Silvally wore down Tapu Fini as she fled inside her shell, until Thunderbolt injured her and forced her to fight back with Surf and Moon Power.
• Silvally pinned Tapu Fini and struck her with a point-blank Thunderbolt, defeating her before Silvally began glowing and Qiao Ran’s vision blurred.
• Qiao Ran awoke in the Afterlife Ruins without Silvally, while the others had gathered nearby and Hapu lay unconscious; Qiao Ran and Cynthia suspected contact with the ruins affected ordinary people.
• Tapu Fini emerged from the altar’s water and, through Rotom, thanked Qiao Ran and the others for helping her escape the Torn World and return to Alola.
• Qiao Ran and the others returned to Exeggutor Island and took Hapu to Nurse Joy, then Mina invited them and Tapu Fini to her houseboat.

After Tapu Fini restored the Z-Crystals on Mina’s island, Qiao Ran and his companions agreed to rest for a day before heading to the Altar of the Moone. Qiao Ran then visited the Wild Area, where Silvally revealed her humanoid form and appeared before the others in a maid dress, still unsure of herself.

• Mina moved the Oceanic Residents outside so they could meet Tapu Fini, who restored the Z-Crystals’ power across the island and said Poni Island still needed to be reached.
• Qiao Ran told Tapu Fini and Mina about his recent travels, then agreed with Cynthia and the others to rest for a day before continuing to the Altar of the Moone.
• Qiao Ran went to the Wild Area, where Suicune and Latias told him Silvally had discovered she could transform into a humanoid form.
• Qiao Ran found Silvally in an armored battle dress and praised her appearance before Suicune and Latias took her inside to try on a maid outfit.
• Dianxi, Ninetales, Altaria, Yveltal, and the other Pokémon gathered to see Silvally emerge in a black-and-white maid dress, and she lowered her head, embarrassed and uncertain about how she looked.

Silvally discovered that she could change her type and appearance in human form, prompting the Wild Area Pokémon to dress her up and Qiao Ran to plan a shopping trip. In Galar, Qiao Ran, Marnie, and Gloria agreed to address the region’s problems and search for Marnie’s missing brother after their other responsibilities were settled.

• Qiao Ran gave Silvally a Fire-type Memory disc, and she changed her hair and eyes while remaining in human form.
• Silvally tried different Memory discs as the Pokémon admired her forms and dressed her in different outfits; Qiao Ran agreed to take her clothes shopping.
• Qiao Ran brought everyone to Spikemuth, where Marnie’s family described the town’s improving food supply and safety.
• Qiao Ran urged Gloria not to travel home alone yet and proposed helping her and Marnie investigate Galar’s troubles, including the League notice connected to Marnie’s missing brother.
• Back at the inn, Lillie showed Qiao Ran a video of a Ralts startling a Raticate and said she wanted to raise a Ralts.

Qiao Ran spent a day off shopping with his Pokémon before learning from Tapu Fini about an ancient encounter with Necrozma and the danger posed by the invading Ultra Beasts. Tapu Fini agreed to join the next day's expedition to the Altar of the Moone, and Qiao Ran finalized the plan before returning to a room with Lillie and Mei.

• Lillie and Mei separately teased Qiao Ran while the other showered, leaving him frustrated when neither would go further with the other present.
• Qiao Ran took Silvally and the others clothes shopping, judged their competing designs, and bought Normal-, Fairy-, and Ice-type outfits for Silvally.
• Qiao Ran met Tapu Fini at Exeggutor Island, where she revealed that an ancient monster had absorbed two legendary Pokémon and escaped through an Ultra Wormhole.
• Qiao Ran recognized the monster as Necrozma and learned that Tapu Fini believed the current Ultra Beast invasion was connected to the ancient threat.
• Tapu Fini agreed to accompany Qiao Ran to the Altar of the Moone, and he discussed the expedition plan with everyone over dinner at Mina's houseboat.
• Qiao Ran, Lillie, and Mei returned to the same room that evening and stood awkwardly in silence.

Qiao Ran and his companions traveled to the Altar of the Moone, where they found a vast blackish-purple mist surrounding the ruins. Qiao Ran entered the Torn World alone to confront its source, while Lillie’s bag began to glow and an unfamiliar situation unfolded around her group.

• Hapu gave Qiao Ran the Sun Flute and Lillie the Moon Flute before the group set out for Alola.
• Mina guided Qiao Ran and the others through Poni Canyon toward the Altar of the Moone, where they discovered an enormous mass of blackish-purple mist.
• Qiao Ran told the others to wait and entered the mist alone, warning Mina that exposure could put her in danger.
• After Qiao Ran disappeared into the mist, a faint light came from Lillie’s bag, and Lillie hurried to investigate it.
• Qiao Ran awoke in the Torn World to a familiar voice urging him to wake up.