In Aokigahara Forest, Building a Pokémon Army

"Good boy, I'll be counting on you for a while."

Su Hao stroked Gogoat's cold, hard horns and smiled broadly.

Just as he had guessed, Tokiwa Power and the World Tree's blessing were exceptionally effective on Grass-type Pokémon like Gogoat. Although the effect was somewhat weaker on Bug-type Pokémon like Queen Bee, that was only because the forest where he had encountered her had not been very large.

Within the vast Aokigahara Forest, which was no smaller than Viridian Forest, he could use this ability to build a wild Pokémon army!

He would not need to expend any effort. The powerful wild Pokémon of Aokigahara Forest alone would be enough to crush the other teams with ease!

In an instant, with his hypothesis confirmed, Su Hao changed his mind. He directly discarded all his previous plans and altered his course of action—he would advance toward the heart of Aokigahara Forest while expanding his wild Pokémon army!

His move, Forest Heal, could draw upon the forest's power here in Aokigahara Forest. With his healing, this army would become an unstoppable force—unless a Legendary Pokémon appeared halfway through to Block their path.

Under Gogoat's expectant gaze, Su Hao swung himself onto its back.

Gogoat let out a joyful cry, seemingly considering it a tremendous honor and delight to be ridden by Su Hao.

In Su Hao's shadow, Marshadow, who had remained hidden without showing itself, wore a thoughtful expression.

Tokiwa Power and the World Tree's blessing... Tokiwa Power was one thing, but the World Tree had yet to descend upon this world. Where had Su Hao obtained such a blessing?

Unable to figure it out, Marshadow sighed. Its mood fluctuated slightly as it suddenly felt that Lord Ho-Oh should not have been so hasty in choosing the Rainbow Hero. Su Hao was