Chapter Summaries

Eichi had a Pokémon Egg incubated at the Beautiful Nursery, then trained Beedrill with three TMs while waiting for it to hatch. The Egg hatched into a Scyther that immediately bonded with Eichi and joined his growing Pokémon family.

• Eichi asked Aunt Keiko to incubate the Egg he said a Heracross had given him, and she estimated it would hatch in two days.
• Eichi told Amelie and Aunt Keiko how he had received the Egg, leaving both women astonished by his luck.
• Eichi taught Beedrill Double Team, Brick Break, and Hidden Power, then tested the moves in the Small Woods and discovered Beedrill's Hidden Power was Electric-type.
• On the third day, Eichi returned to the Beautiful Nursery as the Egg hatched into a Scyther that leapt into his arms.
• Eichi introduced Scyther to Beedrill, let Amelie and Aunt Keiko hold the newborn Pokémon, and listened as Aunt Keiko explained Scyther training.

Eichi watched Baby Scyther admire Beedrill's training and prepared her to begin training the next day. Baby Scyther completed her first flight workout, showed Eichi the four moves she knew, and he decided to keep her training gentle for now.

• Eichi let Baby Scyther watch Beedrill train, and she eagerly anticipated becoming strong enough to train herself.
• Eichi fed Baby Scyther MooMoo Milk and honey, massaged her, and infused her and Beedrill with Bug Force before they slept.
• Baby Scyther began training by flying laps with Beedrill, but she collapsed after fifteen laps, so Beedrill caught her and Eichi restored her stamina.
• Eichi asked Baby Scyther to show her moves, and she demonstrated Vacuum Wave, Quick Attack, Leer, and Focus Energy.
• Eichi praised Baby Scyther and decided to keep her training relaxed while she was still young.

Eichi drafted a training plan for Baby Scyther and studied the extensive knowledge required to become a Basic Breeder. After studying Amelie's notes until late at night, he went to bed.

• Eichi let Baby Scyther practice freely while Beedrill followed its usual training routine.
• Eichi planned training for Baby Scyther's Vacuum Wave and Quick Attack, while deciding Leer did not need practice.
• Eichi considered how his growing Bug Force and improving physical fitness might eventually let him fight Pokémon hand-to-hand.
• Eichi studied Breeding Knowledge, including Pokémon diets, massages, breeding, hatching, and grooming.
• Eichi read Amelie's detailed notes in the Pokémon encyclopedia and learned how much breeders needed to know about each Pokémon's health and care.
• Eichi studied until around eleven and then went to bed.

Eichi trained Baby Scyther and Beedrill in the Small Woods, pushing them to improve their skills and explaining why they needed to grow stronger. After Beedrill reached proficient mastery of Brick Break, Eichi took both Pokémon home, unaware that a shadow had appeared near the training clearing.

• Eichi made Baby Scyther complete flying laps with Beedrill and trained it in Vacuum Wave.
• Eichi had Beedrill practice Brick Break repeatedly while Baby Scyther watched and trained harder.
• Eichi explained to Baby Scyther that they would need to train relentlessly to face strong opponents.
• Beedrill pushed through exhaustion and raised its Brick Break mastery to proficient.
• Eichi took Baby Scyther and Beedrill home, and a dark shadow appeared in a tree after he left.

Eichi prepared to leave on a journey, said goodbye to friends, and gathered supplies for the trip. After his father urged him to stay safe, Eichi spent the night with Beedrill and Scyther, looking ahead to the battles they might face.

• Scyther completed its training, reached the peak of the novice level, and learned Pursuit, False Swipe, and Agility, while Beedrill brought its moves to mastery and learned three new TMs.
• Eichi visited the Beedrill colony to say goodbye and then asked Amelie for travel advice at Beautiful Nursery.
• Eichi said goodbye to Aunt Keiko and bought camping gear, Berries, and three months of Pokéblocks at Lianfang Department Store.
• Eichi's father, Yoshino, prepared a farewell dinner and asked Beedrill and Scyther to protect Eichi on his journey.
• Eichi took Beedrill and Scyther to a hillside, told them they would face other Trainers, and encouraged them to become powerful.

Eichi left home to travel through Viridian Forest toward Pewter City, hoping to explore new places and challenge Gyms. As he continued into the forest, Heracross appeared and challenged him to a battle.

• Eichi said goodbye to Yoshino and left home dressed for his journey.
• Eichi greeted the Bug Catchers in Viridian Forest, promised to tell them stories when he returned, and shared Pokémon food with friendly Bug-type Pokémon.
• Eichi released Beedrill and Scyther for a break, cooked them lunch, and rested before continuing through the forest.
• As Eichi reached a sign marking the edge of Tokiwa City, Beedrill emerged from its Poké Ball and watched Heracross warily.
• Heracross pointed at Scyther's Poké Ball and challenged Eichi to a battle.

Eichi watched Scyther battle Heracross, who tested Scyther by holding back before defeating it with a single strike. After Eichi healed and comforted Scyther, he shared dinner and a night’s rest with a group of hungry Pokémon.

• Eichi released Scyther to fight Heracross, and Scyther’s Leer had no effect before its Quick Attack and Vacuum Wave were blocked.
• Heracross charged with Horn Attack and fired Bullet Seed, injuring Scyther and slowing it down.
• Scyther used boosted Quick Attacks, Wing Attack, and Vacuum Wave to land several hits, while Heracross allowed the attacks to connect.
• Heracross dodged Scyther’s next Vacuum Wave, struck it down, then praised Scyther and flew away; Eichi realized Heracross had been testing it and holding back.
• Eichi healed Scyther with his Bug Force and encouraged it to train, then cooked soup as night fell.
• Hungry Pokémon gathered around Eichi, who shared Pokémon food and soup with them before everyone slept together by the fire.

After reaching a Pokémon Center in Viridian Forest, Eichi arranged a battle with A Xiang to help Scyther build confidence. The chapter ended as A Xiang sent out Sandshrew in the Center’s backyard.

• Eichi said goodbye to the Pikachu and other Pokémon that had cared for him, then continued his journey with Beedrill and Scyther.
• Eichi reached the Viridian Forest Pokémon Center by evening, paid for a room, and left Beedrill and Scyther with Nurse Joy for treatment.
• A Xiang introduced himself to Eichi over dinner and challenged him to a Pokémon battle; Eichi agreed to meet him at seven in the backyard.
• Eichi collected his Pokémon, fed them, and told Scyther it would battle that evening.
• A Xiang sent out Sandshrew as the battle began.

Eichi’s Scyther defeated A Xiang’s Sandshrew and then won battles against a Magby and a Beedrill. Scyther was surprised by how weak the opposing Beedrill was and admired Eichi’s Beedrill even more.

• A Xiang’s Sandshrew used Defense Curl and Sand Attack to hinder Scyther, but Scyther weakened its defense with Leer and defeated it with Vacuum Wave.
• After A Xiang recalled Sandshrew and left for treatment, a short-sleeved boy challenged Eichi with Magby.
• Scyther dodged Magby’s Ember and knocked it out with Wing Attack.
• A crew-cut boy challenged Eichi with Beedrill before Eichi could refuse.
• Scyther quickly defeated the beginner-level Beedrill and admired Eichi’s Beedrill even more.

Eichi arrived in Pewter City, rested and stocked up on supplies, then registered for a Nibi Gym challenge scheduled for the next day. He trained Beedrill and Scyther lightly to prepare and returned to the Pokémon Center to help them relax.

• Eichi reached Pewter City after spending seven days crossing Viridian Forest and checked in at the Pokémon Center with Beedrill and Scyther.
• Eichi bought Pokémon food and cooking ingredients, then went to Nibi Gym and learned that challengers had to make an appointment for the next day.
• Eichi rented the most expensive Training Room for three hours and had Beedrill practice Agility under increased gravity while Scyther used Vacuum Wave on a target.
• Eichi finished the light training and returned to the Pokémon Center with his Pokémon to rest before the Gym challenge.

Eichi arrived at Nibi Gym with three other challengers and watched the first boy battle Wu Neng for the Boulder Badge. The boy lost both Pokémon, and Eichi remained last in line to challenge the Gym Leader.

• Eichi ate breakfast with Beedrill and Scyther, then headed to Nibi Gym with two other people.
• Wu Neng introduced himself as the Gym Leader and showed the challengers the Boulder Badge.
• The first challenger sent out Rattata, but Geodude defeated it with Rock Throw.
• The challenger sent out Poliwag, whose Water Gun weakened Geodude, but Geodude knocked it out with Tackle.
• The referee declared the first challenger’s challenge a failure after both Pokémon lost their ability to battle.

Challenger Number Two defeated Wu Neng’s Geodude and Onix with Water-types and won the Boulder Badge, while Challenger Number Three failed his Gym challenge. Eichi took his turn and sent out Scyther against Geodude, leaving Brock wondering how Scyther could counter it.

• Challenger Number Two used Slowpoke to defeat Wu Neng’s Geodude, but Onix defeated Slowpoke with Bind.
• Challenger Number Two sent out Staryu, which recovered from Onix’s Tackle and defeated Onix with Bubble Beam, earning the Boulder Badge.
• Challenger Number Three challenged Wu Neng with Nidoran and Pidgey, but Onix defeated both Pokémon.
• Brock appeared in the stands while Challenger Number Three battled, and Eichi noticed him before his own turn began.
• Eichi sent Scyther out against Wu Neng’s Geodude, and Brock wondered how Scyther could counter Geodude.

Eichi battled Wu Neng at the Gym, defeating Geodude with Scyther before Scyther lost to Wu Neng’s Veteran-level Onix. Eichi sent out Beedrill to continue the match, though Brock and Wu Neng expected it to lose.

• Eichi used Scyther’s speed and Vacuum Wave to defeat Wu Neng’s Geodude before it could counter with Endure.
• Wu Neng sent out Onix, and Scyther refused Eichi’s attempt to recall it.
• Scyther repeatedly struck Onix with Vacuum Wave, but Onix’s Hardened defense absorbed most of the damage.
• Wu Neng trapped Scyther in Sand Tomb, and the storm’s rocks knocked it out.
• Eichi recalled Scyther and sent out Beedrill as Brock and Wu Neng doubted it could defeat Onix.

Eichi’s Beedrill defeated Wu Neng’s Onix in a hard-fought Gym battle, earning Eichi the Boulder Badge. The badly injured Beedrill was recalled after the victory, and Eichi left with the badge.

• Eichi encouraged Beedrill to face Onix, and Beedrill spread Toxic Spikes across the field while dodging Onix’s Rock Throw.
• Beedrill increased its Attack with Swords Dance and shattered Onix’s boulders, but Onix trapped it in a Sand Tomb and wore it down with rocks.
• Wu Neng offered Eichi the badge if he admitted defeat, but Eichi refused and urged Beedrill to keep fighting.
• Beedrill endured Onix’s Rock Throw, shoved the boulder into Onix’s head, then struck it with a powerful Brick Break that knocked it out.
• The referee declared Eichi the winner, and Wu Neng gave him the Boulder Badge.

After winning the Nibi Gym battle, Eichi reflected on the fight, reunited with his healed Pokémon, and spent a relaxing day exploring Pewter City’s shopping district. Elsewhere, a blue-haired young man planned a surprise visit to his sister, while Amelie anticipated seeing someone again.

• Wu Neng explained to Brock how Beedrill’s Toxic Spikes, repeated Swords Dance, and Sniper ability helped it defeat Onix.
• Eichi collected his recovered Scyther and Beedrill, considered the risks of the Gym battle, and decided Beedrill needed to learn more moves.
• Eichi fed and massaged Scyther and Beedrill, then took them to explore Pewter City’s shopping district and snack street the next day.
• A blue-haired young man rode a Corviknight over another city and planned to surprise his sister and catch a Pokémon.
• Amelie spoke in her Tokiwa City Breeding House office and anticipated a visit from someone she had not seen in a long time.

Eichi traveled toward Cerulean City and shared his campsite with Yaqi, a powerful trainer searching for his older sister. After Eichi fed a group of wild Pokémon, Yaqi watched him sleep surrounded by them.

• After two days on the road, Eichi stopped for the night and sent Beedrill and Scyther to find water and firewood.
• Yaqi arrived on Corviknight and asked to share Eichi's campsite, and Eichi used Bug King Eye to confirm he was not dangerous.
• Eichi discovered that Yaqi's Corviknight had Elite-level strength and his Ninetales had Gym Leader-level strength.
• The aroma of Eichi's cooking drew wild Pokémon, including a Kangaskhan and its Marill, and Eichi fed them all.
• Eichi and Yaqi introduced themselves over dinner, and Yaqi said he was traveling to find his older sister and catch another Pokémon.
• After they cleaned up and went to sleep, Yaqi saw Eichi surrounded by Pokémon before closing his eyes.

Eichi encountered Team Rocket in Mt. Moon and fought off three young members who were chasing a Clefairy for its Moon Stone. After treating Scyther, he left the mountain without reporting the encounter to the police.

• Eichi parted ways with Yaqi and traveled for two days before reaching Mt. Moon.
• Eichi encountered a frightened Clefairy carrying a Moon Stone and learned that someone was trying to steal it.
• Three Team Rocket members confronted Eichi, and he sent Scyther and Beedrill to protect Clefairy and battle them.
• Scyther defeated Zubat, Ekans, and Koffing, then broke through to the Experienced level as the Team Rocket members fled.
• Eichi treated Scyther’s poison, watched Clefairy leave, and hurried out of Mt. Moon without contacting the police.

Eichi arrived in Cerulean City, explored the city, and watched the Cerulean Sisters’ aquatic ballet before preparing to challenge the Gym. The chapter left him entering the Gym with a group of rookie Trainers as their challenges were about to begin.

• Eichi reached Cerulean City and decided to challenge its Gym while visiting the famous aquatic ballet.
• Eichi paid for admission, watched Pansy, Lily, and Daisy perform, and found the show worth the price.
• After resting at the Pokémon Center, Eichi received a message calling challengers to Cerulean Gym.
• Eichi joined seven or eight rookie Trainers and followed the ticket seller through the Gym to a smaller room.

Eichi watched a challenger defeat Pansy’s Seel and Goldeen, exposing how poorly the Cerulean Gym’s Pokémon were trained. After Pansy said her sisters’ Pokémon were injured and she could not continue, she handed badges to all the remaining challengers, including Eichi.

• Pansy sent out Seel against Challenger Number One’s Butterfree, which defeated it with Gust.
• Pansy’s Goldeen charged at Butterfree and was knocked out by Confusion, giving Challenger Number One the win.
• Pansy announced that Lily and the other sister’s Pokémon were injured and that she would give badges directly to the remaining challengers.
• Pansy handed Eichi a Cascade Badge when his turn came.

Eichi reached a farmland where Pokémon Trainers battled and accepted a match with Brighton, a Trainer from Unova. Scyther fought Brighton’s veteran-level Servine, and the battle continued with Leech Seed draining Scyther’s stamina.

• Eichi watched a Machop defeat an Oddish in a battle on the farmland.
• Brighton introduced himself as a Trainer from Unova and challenged Eichi to a battle.
• Eichi and Brighton sent out Scyther and Servine, which had equal veteran-level Energy but Servine had higher potential.
• Scyther dodged Servine’s Vine Whip, but Servine used Double Team, Protect, and Leaf Blade to land a hit.
• Scyther used Agility and Wing Attack to strike Servine, then Brighton ordered Leech Seed, which began draining Scyther’s stamina.