Chapter Summaries

Luo Mu finalized his Battle Studies teaching contract at Naranja Academy and attended the opening ceremony. As he spotted several future Team Star members and familiar students in the crowd, he realized that three members of Paldea’s Elite Four were gathered at the academy.

• De Shu apologized to Luo Mu after Geeta confirmed that Luo Mu was a Champion-Level Trainer.
• Mu Fei finalized Luo Mu’s salary, probation period, and Battle Studies responsibilities, and Geeta left to handle League and academy matters.
• Mu Fei introduced Luo Mu to the faculty and staff before they attended the opening ceremony on the School Field.
• During the ceremony, Luo Mu recognized students including Pippa, Tanaka, Nemona, Arven, and Botan, and resolved to keep an eye on the bullying behind Team Star’s formation.

Luo Mu introduced himself as Naranja Academy’s new Battle Studies teacher and warned students against bullying or harassment. After the ceremony, Nemona showed him her starter Pokémon, Pawmi, and challenged him to a battle, with Arven called over to referee.

• Mu Fei introduced Luo Mu to the students at the opening ceremony.
• Luo Mu used Growlithe to quiet the crowd, introduced himself as the Battle Studies teacher, and warned that he would not tolerate bullying or harassment.
• After the ceremony, Luo Mu headed toward the library, and Nemona stopped him to praise his speech and show him her starter Pokémon, Pawmi.
• Nemona challenged Luo Mu to a battle, and he agreed on the condition that they find a referee.
• Luo Mu called out to Arven, who had been hiding nearby, to referee the battle.

Luo Mu refereed Nemona and Arven as Nemona battled his Growlithe with Pawmi. The battle left Pawmi hurt and flying from Growlithe’s Flame Wheel, while Nemona’s talent impressed Luo Mu.

• Arven reluctantly joined Luo Mu and Nemona, and Luo Mu directed them to an open field for a one-on-one battle.
• Nemona sent out Pawmi to face Luo Mu’s Growlithe and opened with Thunder Shock, which Growlithe easily dodged.
• Pawmi hit Growlithe with Quick Attack, but Growlithe used Howl to boost its strength and knocked Pawmi down with a headbutt.
• Nemona urged Pawmi to continue and use Mach Punch, and Pawmi’s super effective punches caused Growlithe pain.
• Luo Mu had Growlithe counter with Flame Wheel, which stopped Pawmi’s attack and sent it flying.

Luo Mu coached Nemona after her first Pokémon battle, teased Arven about reconciling with his parents, and prepared for his first lesson at Naranja Academy. Back at his farm, he and the Pokémon harvested their first crops and celebrated the farm’s readiness to operate.

• Luo Mu stopped Nemona and Growlithe’s battle, praised Nemona’s commands, and pointed out ways she could improve Pawmi’s attacks and strength.
• Nemona took Pawmi to the infirmary, while Arven told Luo Mu that his talk with Olin and Futu had gone well.
• Luo Mu revealed to Arven that Growlithe had hatched three days earlier and coaxed him into admitting he had made up with his parents.
• Luo Mu borrowed books on planting and breeding, trained Growlithe with Ceruledge, and flew home to Los Platos.
• Luo Mu and the farm Pokémon harvested strawberries, cucumbers, cabbages, eggplants, and tomatoes from the Experimental Field.
• Luo Mu sent the Pokémon to wash at Thunderclap Lake while he took charge of cooking.

Luo Mu shared a harvest-inspired meal with the Pokémon on his farm, watched them relax and train, and napped on Dragonite with Mimikyu keeping him warm. Growlithe woke him when the Pokémon gathered around the two Gossifleur, who appeared to be in distress.

• Luo Mu prepared a meal from the farm's cucumbers, eggplants, tomatoes, cabbage, and strawberries, and the Pokémon ate together outside.
• Eldegoss savored strawberries it had grown and reflected on how the farm had become its home.
• Swampert sparred with Ceruledge as Growlithe watched under Moltres's supervision, and Moltres followed Growlithe with affection.
• Luo Mu chose Dragonite as his napping spot, and Mimikyu covered him with a blanket while he slept.
• Growlithe licked Luo Mu awake, and Eldegoss led him to the two Gossifleur, who were curled up with strange expressions as the other Pokémon gathered around them.

Luo Mu watched two Gossifleur evolve into Eldegoss, easing the farm’s workload and opening the possibility of expanding its Farming Area. Later, a Primeape arrived at the farm driving a truck with a burly, bearded man, who admired Luo Mu’s produce.

• The two Gossifleur curled up, and Luo Mu learned from the system that they were in pain because they were about to evolve.
• The Gossifleur evolved into Eldegoss, thanked Luo Mu, and received congratulations from the other Pokémon.
• Luo Mu noticed that the Poliwag and Growlithe seemed eager to evolve, but decided to wait before helping Growlithe evolve.
• Luo Mu had Swampert carry baskets of produce to the farm entrance and called for a pickup.
• Primeape drove a box truck to the farm, struck the bearded man for inspecting the broken fence, and dragged him over to apologize to Luo Mu.
• The bearded man praised the crops in Luo Mu’s baskets and said Peter had told him they were excellent.

Luo Mu sold his first harvest to Sean for 6,351 League currency and learned that Eldegoss cotton fluff was far more valuable than he had expected. After Sean left, Luo Mu began considering how to develop the farm's Ranch Area.

• Sean inspected Luo Mu's crops with Primeape and agreed to buy the harvest.
• Sean paid Luo Mu 6,351 League currency for the five kinds of produce.
• Luo Mu showed Sean cotton fluff shed by an Eldegoss, but Sean declined to buy it and advised him to accumulate more and sell it at the Porto Marinada market.
• Sean gave Luo Mu his phone number, loaded the crops into his truck with Primeape, and left the farm.
• Luo Mu considered the value of the cotton fluff and decided it was time to plan for the Ranch Area.

Luo Mu considered expanding the farm but realized he needed to save more money before replacing its fences. When the leader Poliwag asked for help getting stronger, Luo Mu began planning its training and recognized its potential to evolve into a Politoed with the rare Drizzle Ability.

• Luo Mu estimated that replacing the farm's fences would cost at least 80,000 League currency, while he had only 57,350 saved.
• Luo Mu cleared one-time crops, tended the fields with Eldegoss and its companions, and prepared lunch for the farm's Pokémon.
• The leader Poliwag demonstrated its moves to Luo Mu, who realized it wanted to grow stronger and accepted its request for guidance.
• Luo Mu brought Poliwag to train alongside Growlithe, choosing a distant clearing to keep both Pokémon safe from Swampert and Ceruledge's sparring.
• Luo Mu recalled that Poliwag had the Hidden Ability Swift Swim and reasoned that, if it evolved into Politoed, it would gain Drizzle and become a core Pokémon of the farm.

Poliwag outsmarted Growlithe in a spar and impressed Luo Mu with its battle intelligence. After treating Poliwag’s burn, Luo Mu began telling it how Charcadet had been abandoned by its former Trainer and showed the patch on his arm.

• Luo Mu asked Growlithe and Poliwag to spar without his commands, and Growlithe opened with Ember.
• Poliwag endured the burn, splashed itself with water, and threw mud at Growlithe before using Bubble to slow its Flame Wheel and jumping over it.
• Poliwag used Hypnosis on Growlithe, which fell asleep, and Luo Mu praised Poliwag’s strategy.
• Luo Mu checked that Growlithe was unharmed and treated Poliwag’s burn with Burn Heal.
• Luo Mu told Poliwag that Charcadet had once been abandoned by its Trainer and showed the patch on his right arm.

Luo Mu reassured Poliwag that he would not abandon it, then the farm celebrated its first earnings with a barbecue. Ceruledge wore the Little Yellow Duck Apron while grilling, and the chapter ended with Poliwag approaching it late at night.

• Luo Mu explained to Poliwag that he could afford to care for it and would not abandon Pokémon he had caught.
• Luo Mu and Dragonite bought ingredients, and the Pokémon gathered for a barbecue at the farm.
• Luo Mu tied the Little Yellow Duck Apron around Ceruledge, which carefully continued grilling.
• Luo Mu reflected on Ceruledge's growth from a lonely Charcadet into a Pokémon at home with the group.
• After everyone cleaned up and went to rest, Ceruledge sat with its stained apron, and Poliwag appeared to greet it.

Poliwag used Bubble Beam to clean Ceruledge’s cherished apron, then joined Luo Mu on a trip to Porto Marinada. Luo Mu arrived in the waterways city with Ceruledge and Poliwag, intending to visit a friend and find Ceruledge a replacement apron.

• Poliwag covered Ceruledge and its apron in bubbles, revealing that it had washed away the stubborn grease stains.
• Luo Mu decided to travel to Porto Marinada to visit a friend and bring along Pokémon for protection, including Dragonite and Ceruledge.
• Luo Mu found Dragonite at Thunderclap Lake, where Ceruledge was sparring with Poliwag.
• Luo Mu entrusted the farm to Luxray and flew with Dragonite, Ceruledge, and Poliwag toward Porto Marinada.
• Luo Mu arrived outside Porto Marinada before noon, recalled Dragonite, and continued into the city with Poliwag.

Luo Mu explored Porto Marinada with Poliwag and used the system to find a genuine Chipped Pot being sold as a Cracked Pot. After buying it cheaply, he headed to meet Mr. Hai Dai at his Chinese Restaurant.

• Luo Mu took Poliwag around Porto Marinada and noticed a blond person in a chef's uniform at the crowded elevators.
• Luo Mu inspected antiques at several stalls, learned their wares were fake, and left a vendor who tried to sell him a supposed royal chamber pot for 30,000 League currency.
• Luo Mu washed his hands after touching the fake chamber pot, and the system alerted him that a Chipped Pot was for sale in a nearby antique shop.
• Luo Mu and Poliwag tricked the shopkeeper into selling them the genuine Chipped Pot for 7,600 League currency.
• Luo Mu praised Poliwag for helping secure the valuable teapot and set off to meet Mr. Hai Dai at his Chinese Restaurant.

Luo Mu brought Poliwag to Hai Dai’s Chinese Restaurant, where Hai Dai agreed to a cooking contest with visiting Kalos chef Zhi Mi. The diners included Katy, who congratulated Luo Mu on becoming a Champion-Level Trainer.

• Luo Mu visited Hai Dai’s Chinese Restaurant with Poliwag and said he planned to raise it until it evolved into Politoed.
• Hai Dai welcomed Luo Mu and Poliwag, then announced a dish made with fresh sea bass and Hoenn Dream Wakame.
• Zhi Mi introduced himself as a traveling chef from Kalos and challenged Hai Dai to a cooking contest.
• Hai Dai accepted Zhi Mi’s challenge and suggested Luo Mu serve as a judge; Zhi Mi agreed and noticed a resemblance between Luo Mu and Miss Diantha.
• Luo Mu and Poliwag entered the restaurant, where Katy greeted Luo Mu and congratulated him on becoming a Champion-Level Trainer.

Luo Mu, Katy, and Nurse Joy judged a cooking contest between Hai Dai and Zhi Mi, tasting Hai Dai’s Wakame Sea Bass Soup and Zhi Mi’s Nine-Vegetable French Aspic. Joy favored Hai Dai’s soup and Katy chose Zhi Mi’s aspic, leaving Luo Mu to explain why he considered the contest too close to call.

• Luo Mu watched Hai Dai and Zhi Mi prepare their dishes as diners gathered to see the chefs compete.
• Hai Dai served Wakame Sea Bass Soup, and Luo Mu, Katy, Nurse Joy, and Zhi Mi praised its exceptional freshness.
• Zhi Mi presented Nine-Vegetable French Aspic with a mysterious black sauce, and Luo Mu and Hai Dai admired its complex, harmonious flavors.
• Nurse Joy chose Hai Dai’s soup for its freshness, while Katy favored Zhi Mi’s aspic and Hai Dai reassured her.
• Luo Mu told Hai Dai and Zhi Mi that the contest was too close to call, and they asked him to explain his judgment.

After Luo Mu’s judgment helped Hai Dai and Zhi Mi reconcile their views on their dishes, Zhi Mi challenged Luo Mu to a Pokémon battle. The chapter ended as Zhi Mi sent out Blastoise and Luo Mu chose Ceruledge, setting up a clash that could involve Mega Evolution and Terastallization.

• Luo Mu said Hai Dai’s vegetable aspic and Zhi Mi’s wakame sea bass soup complemented each other and belonged on the same menu, and both chefs agreed.
• Katy left, and Zhi Mi revealed that Octillery ink had inspired the seasoning in his sauce.
• Zhi Mi recognized Luo Mu as a powerful Trainer and formally challenged him to a battle, which Luo Mu accepted.
• Zhi Mi sent out Blastoise, whose Mega Stone caught Luo Mu’s attention.
• Luo Mu sent out Ceruledge despite Blastoise’s type advantage and told Zhi Mi that type advantage could be overcome.

Luo Mu's Ceruledge battled Zhi Mi's Blastoise, but Rain Dance and Mega Evolution gave Blastoise a growing advantage. Ceruledge struggled against Mega Blastoise, leaving Luo Mu to consider using Terastal.

• Zhi Mi commanded Blastoise to use Water Pulse, but Ceruledge cut through both attacks with its Flame Greatswords.
• Blastoise spun into Ceruledge with its shell, and Ceruledge used Swords Dance before striking Blastoise with a powerful Mental Blade.
• Zhi Mi used Rain Dance, then Mega Evolved Blastoise into a heavily armed Mega Blastoise.
• Mega Blastoise fired three powerful Water Pulses, and Luo Mu had Ceruledge evade with Phantom Force.
• Ceruledge attacked from behind and clashed with Mega Blastoise, but the rainy conditions and Mega Evolution left Ceruledge at a disadvantage.

Luo Mu Terastallized Ceruledge into a Ghost type and used it to defeat Zhi Mi’s Mega Blastoise. Ceruledge celebrated with Poliwag and received Luo Mu’s praise.

• Luo Mu Terastallized Ceruledge, revealing its Ghost Tera Type, then ordered it to strike Mega Blastoise with Shadow Claw.
• Ceruledge endured Zhi Mi’s Flash Cannon and hit Mega Blastoise with Bitter Blade, draining its stamina and restoring its own.
• Zhi Mi ordered Dragon Pulse, but Ceruledge’s Tera Blast overpowered the attack and slammed Mega Blastoise into the ground.
• Zhi Mi used Protect to shield Mega Blastoise, but Luo Mu sent Ceruledge through Phantom Force to break the barrier and defeat it.
• Hai Dai declared Ceruledge the winner, and Poliwag congratulated Ceruledge as Luo Mu praised it.

After bidding farewell to Zhi Mi and Hai Dai, Luo Mu flew home with Dragonite and Poliwag as a powerful storm gathered over Paldea. Dragonite noticed electricity building in the clouds and dropped toward the ground, while a Delibird was struck by lightning and began falling unconscious.

• Zhi Mi thanked Luo Mu for their battle, discussed Mega Evolution and Terastallization with him and Hai Dai, and invited him to visit Kalos for a rematch.
• Luo Mu left Porto Marinada with Poliwag and the damaged teapot, riding Dragonite toward Los Platos.
• Dragonite sensed a massive storm approaching and accelerated as Poliwag huddled fearfully against Luo Mu.
• Dragonite detected Electric Type energy gathering in the clouds, warned Luo Mu to hold on, and folded its wings to plunge downward.
• Lightning struck Delibird, knocking it unconscious and sending it falling toward the ground.

Luo Mu treated a Delibird that Luxray had found struck by lightning during the storm. The next morning, Principal Mu Fei canceled outdoor classes because of the extreme weather, including Luo Mu’s Battle Studies lesson.

• Luxray returned to the farm carrying a badly injured, lightning-struck bird Pokémon, and Luo Mu brought it inside.
• Luo Mu recognized the bird as Delibird and treated its injuries with medicine and Oran Berries before settling it away from the fireplace.
• Luo Mu went to bed while the storm continued, hoping to be ready for his first lesson at Naranja Academy.
• Luo Mu woke at seven to howling winds and worsening rain, then received a broadcast from Principal Mu Fei canceling outdoor classes, including Battle Studies.

With a typhoon approaching, Naranja Academy gave Luo Mu time off, leaving him to spend the rainy day at home with his Pokémon. As he checked on Growlithe, Moltres, Luxray, Poliwag, and the injured Delibird, he discovered Ceruledge preparing food in the kitchen.

• Luo Mu called Mu Fei, who confirmed that classes were suspended because of the extreme weather and told him to rest at home with full pay.
• Luo Mu stayed inside as heavy rain prevented work on the farm, then found Moltres sheltering by the fireplace beside a sleeping Growlithe.
• Moltres considered leaving now that its injuries had healed but stayed because it wanted to teach Growlithe moves when it was older.
• Luo Mu praised Luxray for watching over Delibird and reassured Poliwag that it had done well cleaning Delibird with Bubble Beam.
• Luo Mu entered the kitchen and found Ceruledge wearing its new apron and chopping carrots with its Flame Greatsword.