Chapter Summaries

Eichi faced Teacher Gong Shi, a powerful Fire-type Trainer, and battled his Rapidash with Beedrill. As the arena filled with flames, Beedrill landed a devastating Mega Pin Missile on Rapidash, leaving the fight unresolved.

• Teacher Gong Shi introduced himself to Eichi and sent out his level 73 Rapidash.
• Eichi chose Beedrill, who dodged Rapidash’s Fire Spin and struck it with Fury Attack.
• Beedrill used turning Pin Missiles to hit Rapidash while avoiding its Flamethrower.
• Rapidash’s Fire Spin engulfed the arena and burned Beedrill as he focused his energy.
• Beedrill launched Mega Pin Missile through Rapidash’s Flamethrower and struck the Rapidash’s weak point.

Eichi’s Beedrill defeated Teacher Gong Shi’s Rapidash, then faced his powerful Ninetales in a fierce battle. The chapter ended with Beedrill’s Mega Pin Missile and Swords Dance colliding with Ninetales’s Fire Blast in a massive explosion.

• Beedrill struck Rapidash with Twin Needles and defeated it, ending the flames across the Battle Arena.
• Teacher Gong Shi sent out his enormous, Early Elite Four Ninetales, and Eichi chose to keep Beedrill in the battle.
• Ninetales covered the arena in Fire Spin while Beedrill attacked it with Fury Attack and clashed with its Iron Tail using Twin Needles.
• Beedrill used Protect to block the flames, then launched Mega Pin Missile and Swords Dance at Ninetales.
• Ninetales answered with Fire Blast, and the two attacks collided and exploded, sending shockwaves across the arena and affecting Beedrill.

Beedrill defeated Teacher Gong Shi’s Ninetales with a hidden Substitute ambush, leaving Eichi and Teacher Gong Shi to face off in the final match. Eichi’s Golisopod began battling Magmortar, whose higher level made the fight a challenge.

• Beedrill and Ninetales’s attacks collided, knocking Ninetales unconscious while Beedrill remained able to fight.
• Beedrill used Substitute to appear behind Ninetales and defeat it with Twin Needles, and Director Liu declared Beedrill the winner.
• Teacher Gong Shi sent out his final Pokémon, Magmortar, while Eichi recalled Beedrill and chose Golisopod.
• Eichi’s level 63 Golisopod faced Teacher Gong Shi’s level 66 Magmortar, and their Water Gun and Ember attacks canceled each other out.
• Eichi ordered Golisopod to use Water Pulse.

Eichi’s Golisopod and Teacher Gong Shi’s Magmortar battled fiercely, trading evenly matched attacks despite their type disadvantage. After Golisopod used Rain Dance to extinguish Magmortar’s Fire Spin, it launched a Shadow Claw strike as Magmortar charged with Power-Up Punch.

• Golisopod and Magmortar’s powerful water and fire attacks collided in a draw, leaving both Pokémon frustrated by their inability to overpower the other.
• Teacher Gong Shi ordered Magmortar to use Fire Punch, while Eichi sent Golisopod in with Metal Claw, and the Pokémon exchanged a series of close-range blows.
• Golisopod and Magmortar retreated with fresh wounds and trembling arms after their fierce melee.
• Magmortar spread Fire Spin across the arena and charged Golisopod with Power-Up Punch.
• Eichi ordered Golisopod to use Rain Dance, which extinguished the flames, then Golisopod leaped at Magmortar with Shadow Claw.

Gong Shi’s Magmortar and Eichi’s Golisopod fought through competing Sunny Day and Rain Dance weather, then launched a decisive clash at the arena boundary. Magmortar lost consciousness after Golisopod’s strike, while the spectators waited to see the result.

• Magmortar and Golisopod traded rapid Power-Up Punch and claw attacks as the rain weakened Magmortar’s flames and both Pokémon grew tired.
• Gong Shi had Magmortar use Sunny Day, and Eichi answered with Rain Dance, splitting the arena into sunny and rainy halves.
• Eichi sent Golisopod charging with Aqua Jet while Gong Shi countered with Flame Charge and then Fire Blast.
• Golisopod used Double Team to approach, but Magmortar exploded its Fire Blast and engulfed the clones and Golisopod’s true body in flames.
• Golisopod used Swords Dance inside the firestorm, struck Magmortar with its water blade, and knocked both Pokémon backward.
• Magmortar lost consciousness from the impact as the energy shockwave swept over the arena.

Eichi defeated Teacher Gong Shi in his graduation assessment, becoming the first 3rd Grade student to pass such an assessment. Afterward, Teacher Gong Shi and Teacher Ai decided to travel and challenge powerful opponents, while Eichi planned to return home and take the Intermediate Breeder certification exam before starting at the International Police Academy.

• Golisopod and Magmortar simultaneously lost the ability to battle, giving Eichi the victory over Teacher Gong Shi.
• Eichi thanked Teacher Gong Shi, who congratulated him for passing the practical assessment and becoming the first 3rd Grade student to do so.
• Teacher Gong Shi decided to visit the Sinnoh Region and challenge powerful opponents, while Teacher Ai also chose to travel; Teachers Agu and Lantu stayed at the academy.
• Director Liu asked Eichi about his plans before the International Police Academy began in September, and Eichi said he would take the Intermediate Breeder certification exam.
• Eichi told Director Liu that Professor Kanter had said his breeding skills were sufficient for the exam, surprising Director Liu.

After learning that researchers had found mysterious beads that might be Key Stones, Eichi returned home and planned to pursue them while preparing for the International Police Academy. He reunited with Xiao Yu and accepted her request for a friendly Pokémon battle, which he won using his three less experienced Pokémon.

• Eichi attended a farewell gathering with his classmates, where Teacher Xiao Lin told him that her researcher cousin had found mysterious beads in caves in Kanto.
• Eichi suspected the beads were Key Stones and decided he needed to find some before research into Mega Evolution advanced.
• Eichi returned to his dusty home, released Golisopod to help clean, and reflected on his finances, Pokémon, breeding skills, and future training at the International Police Academy.
• Eichi visited Teacher Arno, Aunt Keiko, and Xiao Yu, and noticed that Xiao Yu's Pokémon had grown stronger.
• Xiao Yu asked Eichi for a friendly six-on-six battle, and Eichi won using Larvesta, Joltik, and Dratini.

After Xiao Yu lost a battle, Eichi comforted her and considered having her fight Ash when he passed through Tokiwa City. Elsewhere, a Pichu left Kangaskhan’s cave and evolved into Pikachu, while Ash prepared for his upcoming journey; later, Eichi visited Amelie and sensed he was being watched as he rode through the forest.

• Eichi reassured Xiao Yu after her loss and wondered whether she should battle Ash when he came to Tokiwa City.
• Pichu left the sleeping Kangaskhan and Marill, then evolved into Pikachu outside the cave.
• Hana woke Ash and reminded him that he would choose a starter Pokémon in a month before he went to visit Professor Oak.
• Eichi met with Amelie at the Beautiful Nursery and realized his breeding knowledge was nearing her level.
• Eichi sensed someone watching him as he rode his bicycle through the forest at night.

Eichi sensed a Noctowl watching him, but Teacher Arno killed it before it could report back to Taro, who had sent it to track Eichi and steal his Dratini. After learning Eichi had gone to Cerulean City for his Intermediate Breeder assessment, Taro flew after him, while an unknown figure arrived at the forest where Taro had been.

• Eichi sensed an Elite Four-level Noctowl watching him, and the Noctowl fled to report to its master.
• Teacher Arno ambushed the Noctowl with Magneton, killed it, and had Nidoking bury its remains.
• Taro waited for the missing Noctowl at a Team Rocket base but was stopped from leaving by another executive.
• Taro recalled that he had targeted Eichi’s Dratini after learning about it from a friend, unaware of Eichi’s true strength or that his Noctowl was dead.
• Eichi stopped sensing anyone watching him and prepared to travel to Cerulean City for his Intermediate Breeder assessment.
• After learning Eichi had gone to Cerulean City, Taro flew there on Fearow to pursue the Dratini, and another figure appeared at the spot he had left.

Eichi visited Cerulean City to watch the Cerulean Sisters’ water ballet and buy Water-type Pokéblocks, while Taro secretly searched for him. Eichi learned someone was looking for him, and at the Intermediate Breeder examination he earned the top score, leaving Ping Gu discouraged by his achievement.

• Eichi watched the Cerulean Sisters’ water ballet and went to the Sato family department store to buy Cerulean City’s Water-type Pokéblocks.
• Taro disguised himself and searched for Eichi at the Pokémon Center, but Nurse Joy denied knowing him and then warned Eichi by phone.
• Eichi suspected the person searching for him was connected to Team Rocket and grew more vigilant.
• Ping Gu reflected on his background and his sixth-place score of 275 at the Intermediate Breeder examination.
• Eichi earned 299 points, became an Intermediate Breeder at thirteen, and ranked first, while Ping Gu felt demoralized by the four-year age gap and score difference.

After completing the Intermediate Breeder assessment, Eichi was followed into a forest by Team Rocket executive Taro, who demanded his Dratini. Eichi overwhelmed Taro’s first Pokémon and launched a counterattack against his remaining team.

• Eichi finished first in two assessment categories and narrowly missed first place in the second test, then left after dismissing the crowd around him.
• Eichi sensed someone following him and led the pursuer into a secluded forest outside Cerulean City.
• Taro confronted Eichi and demanded that he hand over his Dratini, sending out Arbok and Weezing.
• Eichi sent out Beedrill, Golisopod, Scizor, and Heracross, which swiftly knocked Arbok and Weezing down and struck Taro with Heracross’s horn.
• Taro released four more Pokémon, and Eichi ordered his team to attack; Arbok was hit by Beedrill and Scizor’s Pin Missile as the battle began.

Eichi's Pokémon overwhelmed Taro's team in a battle to the death. Taro tried to escape, but Beedrill stopped him and poisoned him as he begged for his life.

• Scizor killed Weezing with Bullet Punch and flames, while Beedrill killed Arbok with repeated Twin Needle strikes.
• Golisopod used a massive Water Pillar to knock down Fearow, Golem, Houndoom, and Ariados, and Heracross and Golisopod attacked the fallen Pokémon.
• Heracross killed Fearow, while Golisopod knocked out Golem and killed Houndoom.
• Taro realized his Pokémon were nearly all dead and ran, hoping to escape.
• Beedrill appeared in front of Taro, stabbed him through the heart, and injected him with toxins as he begged to be spared.

Eichi killed Taro and his Pokémon, then returned to his peaceful routine and trained Golisopod to combine Aqua Jet with Swords Dance. Golisopod managed to form a spinning blade but exhausted itself, leaving the new technique unfinished.

• Eichi burned Taro and his Pokémon, then had Heracross cover the bloodied ground before leaving for a ship from Cerulean City.
• Toma realized Taro had been missing for several days and decided to report his absence to the Boss.
• Eichi resumed reading, caring for Xiao Yu, and training his Pokémon after returning.
• Golisopod demonstrated its Aqua Jet against a durable training target, and Eichi considered it powerful but insufficient as a trump card.
• Eichi instructed Golisopod to combine Aqua Jet with Swords Dance, creating a spinning blade before Golisopod stopped from exhaustion.
• Golisopod trained the combination for an hour and collapsed, leaving Eichi to continue developing the technique later.

Eichi trained Golisopod to master Water Tornado, a powerful fusion skill, while Teacher Arno worried about Team Rocket and his own safety. A month later, Eichi learned that the Pokémon League had barred students over sixteen from its tournament and established an annual Five School League with a path to the Master Tournament.

• Eichi trained Golisopod in its second fusion skill, and Golisopod grew confident that it could eventually defeat Beedrill.
• Teacher Arno realized Taro had disappeared after failing to stop Eichi, worried Team Rocket suspected him, and decided to prepare for a possible pursuit by the Pokémon League.
• Golisopod used Water Tornado to batter a humanoid target, and Eichi praised its power and stamina as Beedrill watched with renewed urgency.
• A month later, Eichi watched the League Tournament final and learned that students over sixteen from major academies had been barred from competing.
• Director Liu told Eichi that the annual Five School League would offer top finishers a chance to enter the Master Tournament starting with its second edition.

After the Indigo League, Eichi reunited with his father, Mr. Yoshino, and helped him train before they set off for their respective destinations. Eichi traveled toward Indigo Plateau to begin at the International Police Academy, where Director Zhi Guan discussed him with a curious colleague.

• Eichi learned that Mr. Yoshino had been eliminated in the first round of the Indigo League and planned to continue traveling through Hoenn before entering the Sinnoh League.
• A week later, Mr. Yoshino returned with six Pokémon, and Eichi learned that Flygon had helped him find Pokémon with promising talent.
• Eichi taught Mr. Yoshino breeding and battle knowledge and battled him daily with Joltik, helping his father improve.
• Eichi and Mr. Yoshino said goodbye to Aunt Keiko, Xiao Yu, and their neighbors before setting off; they parted at the dock because they were traveling to different places.
• Eichi told Director Zhi Guan that he would reach Indigo Plateau in two days, while Zhi Guan discussed Eichi and the year's promising recruits with a middle-aged man at the academy.

Director Zhi Guan discussed three high-scoring students and said he expected Eichi to surpass them, then Eichi arrived at the International Police Academy to register. The chapter ended when a staff member recognized him as the student admitted without taking the Entrance Assessment.

• A middle-aged man told Director Zhi Guan that three students had scored above 95 on the Entrance Assessment and chosen the Inspector major.
• Director Zhi Guan warned that the talented students might resent Eichi, but said Eichi could become the next Lance.
• Eichi traveled to Indigo Plateau and called Director Zhi Guan after reaching the International Police Academy gates.
• Senior student Lin Lin met Eichi and escorted him to register at the academy.
• A girl handed Eichi a form, then asked if he was the one admitted without taking the assessment.

Eichi arrived at the International Police Academy, where Director Zhi Guan had personally recruited him, and settled into the Inspector Academy dormitory. He learned about the school’s competitive class system and began exploring the campus, where he encountered his aloof neighbor again.

• Eichi confirmed to a student that he was the recruit Director Zhi Guan had brought in, and Lin Lin escorted him to the dormitory.
• Lin Lin explained that Eichi would enter the Inspector Academy’s first grade and could apply to skip a grade if he excelled on the final exam.
• Eichi received his room key and class information, then discovered he had been assigned to Class One and learned that classes were ranked, reassigned each semester, and rewarded with cash.
• Eichi unpacked in his dormitory and spoke with Tetsu, who had called to ask about the academy and because he missed him.
• Eichi went for an evening walk, saw the aloof green-haired student from the elevator enter the room next door, and continued exploring the quiet campus.

After Director Zhi Guan warned Eichi that Class One’s students might resent his recruitment, Eichi attended the academy’s opening ceremony and met his new classmates. When Teng Ping accused him of getting in through the back door, Da He silenced him, and the class headed to their classroom.

• Director Zhi Guan told Eichi that Class One’s students might doubt his abilities, and Eichi said he would be patient unless they went too far.
• Eichi spent the days before school reading, then arrived at the opening ceremony and took his assigned seat near the front of Class One.
• Eichi noticed Da He and two other students who seemed to be among Class One’s strongest, while the academy dean and leaders began the ceremony.
• After the ceremony, Miko introduced herself and asked Eichi why she had missed him at the Entrance Assessment; Eichi explained that Director Zhi Guan had recruited him.
• Teng Ping accused Eichi of buying his way into the academy, but Da He ordered Teng Ping to stop, and the students went to their classroom.

Eichi faced Class One students who objected to his special admission and agreed to take the Entrance Assessment. He scored eighty despite little preparation, and the class waited to hear what would happen next.

• Teacher Tong Chuan introduced Eichi to Class One, prompting Teng Ping and other students to call his admission unfair.
• Eichi agreed with the students and asked to be tested according to the Entrance Assessment.
• Teacher Tong Chuan got Director Zhi Guan's approval, and senior student Lin Lin brought Eichi to take the exam.
• Eichi completed the comprehensive test in an hour and a half, then scored eighty when Tong Chuan graded it.
• Tong Chuan told Eichi that two more assessments awaited him that afternoon, while Class One students stayed behind to learn his results.

After earning 80 points on the theoretical assessment, Eichi impressed Class One with his obstacle-course speed. He finished a trial in three minutes and forty seconds, then ran the course again in exactly three minutes, leaving the class stunned.

• A student saw Eichi's score of 80 and spread the news, prompting classmates to argue over whether he had cheated.
• Eichi returned from lunch and followed Teacher Tong Chuan and Class One to Training Ground No. 1 for the physical fitness assessment.
• Teacher Tong Chuan told Eichi that Da He held Class One's best time at four minutes and twenty seconds, while the best 4th Grade time was three minutes and ten seconds.
• Eichi ran the obstacle course as a trial and finished in three minutes and forty seconds.
• Eichi ran the course again using more of his strength, and Teacher Tong Chuan announced that he had finished in three minutes flat.