Chapter Summaries

Ho-Oh returned to Ecruteak City with Dongshu riding on his back, shocking the shrine monks and the city's residents. As word spread and people noticed Dongshu atop the Legendary Pokémon, his Shock Points balance soared.

• Suzune announced that Ho-Oh had returned, and the shrine monks rushed to the top of Bell Tower to see him.
• Ecruteak City residents recognized Ho-Oh, and a woman told nearby Trainers the legend of his past connection to the city.
• The woman's child noticed Dongshu riding on Ho-Oh, startling the onlookers at the Bell Tower and throughout the city.
• Dongshu recognized Ecruteak City as the place where Ho-Oh had once lived, while Ho-Oh looked over its familiar towers and streets.
• As more residents saw Ho-Oh and Dongshu, the system notifications poured in and Dongshu's Shock Points balance rapidly increased.

Ho-Oh returned to Bell Tower and healed the people of Ecruteak City, while Dongshu rode with him and earned Shock Points. On the way back to Heavenly Green Mountain, Dongshu planned to spend his growing fortune on a Pokémon Ecological Park and a Teleportation Device.

• A crowd gathered at Bell Tower as Ho-Oh descended, carrying the unclothed two-year-old Dongshu.
• Shrine Maiden Grandmother and the monks knelt before Ho-Oh, and Dongshu asked whether the people were human and why they liked Ho-Oh.
• Ho-Oh told Shrine Maiden Grandmother that he had heard the people’s prayers, then spread rainbow light that healed injuries and restored the crowd’s strength.
• Ho-Oh flew away with Dongshu before the people could react, and Dongshu saw that he had earned three million Shock Points.
• Dongshu considered buying Rare Candy to raise Fire Emperor to level 100, but decided to prioritize facilities for Heavenly Green Mountain.
• Dongshu chose a Large Space Ecological Park and a Teleportation Device from the System Store, eager to begin renovating their home.

A radio broadcast exaggerated Ho-Oh’s appearance into a report that someone had caught it, drawing the attention of Lance and Professor Oak. At home, Dongshu discovered the rumor had earned him another wave of Shock Points.

• Elsa broadcast that a human riding Ho-Oh might be its Trainer, hoping to attract listeners and Trainers to Ecruteak City.
• Lance heard the report and wondered whether Ho-Oh’s rider had earned its recognition or captured it through strength.
• Professor Oak heard the same rumor at his lab, then welcomed Ash and recalled how he had met Ash during his time-traveling journey with Celebi.
• Dongshu received Shock Point notifications from Lance and Professor Oak and found that rumors about him catching Ho-Oh had continued spreading.

Dongshu used the Shock Points earned from rumors to give Ho-Oh a Rare Candy, then created a vast ecological park and began renovating their cave. He considered installing a device that would send waste into the Reverse World, but worried Giratina might come through the toilet.

• Dongshu gave Ho-Oh a Rare Candy, and Ho-Oh grew stronger from its energy.
• Dongshu spent two million Shock Points to create a huge ecological park with varied landscapes and adjustable conditions.
• Dongshu bought furniture, lighting, and a generator to renovate the cave, with Raikou able to power the generator.
• Dongshu found a toilet that could send waste into the Reverse World and hesitated after imagining Giratina emerging through it.

Dongshu finished turning his Secret Base inside Heavenly Green Mountain into a cozy home for himself and his Pokémon. Ho-Oh agreed to spend the winter with them and gave Dongshu a Rainbow Feather to protect him while he was away.

• Dongshu installed a toilet that converted waste into fertilizer and biogas, then completed the bathroom and furnished the rest of the Secret Base.
• Dongshu carved out a second floor and made it a shared sleeping space for himself, Fire Emperor, Raikou, Suicune, Marshadow, and Ho-Oh.
• Ho-Oh agreed to Dongshu’s invitation to spend the winter with him and promised to watch over him as he slept.
• Ho-Oh sheltered Dongshu beneath its body while he slept, reflecting on how well suited he was to be the Rainbow Hero.
• Dongshu woke the next morning beneath Ho-Oh, found a fallen feather, and learned that Ho-Oh had left him a protective Rainbow Feather.

Dongshu used his Shock Points to build farmland, a fish pond, and a Shipping Bin in his backyard on Heavenly Green Mountain. He planned to raise crops and strengthen his Pokémon, but ended the chapter missing Fire Emperor while it guided a chosen one.

• Ho-Oh reassured Dongshu that it intended to stay on Heavenly Green Mountain and raise him into a Rainbow Hero.
• Dongshu calculated how many Shock Points he needed to level up his Pokémon and spent 40 points on breakfast for himself and Ho-Oh.
• Dongshu exchanged Shock Points for a Shipping Bin, twenty plots of farmland, and a fish pond in his backyard.
• Dongshu realized he could not plant crops yet because he was too young and could not catch Pokémon to help him.
• Dongshu asked Ho-Oh about Fire Emperor, and Ho-Oh explained that Fire Emperor would return after the chosen one passed or failed the test.
• Dongshu sat on a rock and missed Fire Emperor as he waited for it to return.

Dongshu reunited with the Legendary Beasts and Marshadow after they returned to Heavenly Green Mountain, and showed them a secret realm he had created for them. Ho-Oh entrusted Dongshu’s protection to the Pokémon, calling him their hope and the Rainbow Hero Heaven had bestowed upon them.

• Entei, Raikou, Suicune, and Marshadow returned to Heavenly Green Mountain, where Dongshu eagerly greeted them and asked Raikou whether it had been hurt.
• Ho-Oh learned that the Chosen One had failed the trial and that the Rainbow Feather had lost its luster, then began hoping Dongshu could become a Rainbow Hero.
• Dongshu led the Pokémon through a wooden door into a secret realm filled with abundant natural energy and said he had made it so they could live and play together.
• Ho-Oh explained that Dongshu was blessed by nature and asked Entei, Suicune, Raikou, and Marshadow to protect him if Ho-Oh ever left.

After Ho-Oh, Suicune, and Raikou left Heavenly Green Mountain, Dongshu spent his Shock Points to give Fire Emperor a mountain of Rare Candies. Fire Emperor reached level 87, and Dongshu chose him as the Pokémon he wanted to travel with when he grew up.

• Ho-Oh, Suicune, and Raikou left Heavenly Green Mountain, while Fire Emperor and Marshadow stayed to look after Dongshu.
• Dongshu exchanged 2.7 million Shock Points for Rare Candies and gave them to Fire Emperor.
• Fire Emperor realized the candies made him stronger, and Dongshu explained that he had created them after Ho-Oh took him to the human world.
• Fire Emperor ate the Rare Candies and grew powerful enough to rival Ho-Oh, reaching level 87.
• Fire Emperor asked Dongshu which Pokémon he would choose to travel with, and Dongshu chose Fire Emperor.

Dongshu spent years growing up on Heavenly Green Mountain with Fire Emperor and Marshadow, befriending the Wild Pokémon and helping them. After Krabby reported that its mother had vanished, Dongshu set out with Fire Emperor to investigate.

• Dongshu turned six and celebrated helping Nidoking and Nidoqueen find their missing child, Nidoran, who gave him a Star Fragment.
• Dongshu shared a meal with Fire Emperor and Marshadow and talked about cooking for them when he grew older and missing Ho-Oh, Raikou, and Suicune.
• Dongshu bathed with Fire Emperor and Marshadow during a storm, then went to sleep as the rain continued through the night.
• Krabby arrived at Dongshu's home at dawn and told him its mother was missing.
• Dongshu recognized the seriousness of the disappearance and asked Fire Emperor to accompany him to search.

Dongshu and the forest Pokémon searched for Krabby’s missing mother and found that Graveler had died in the Graveler clan’s burial ground. Unable to revive her, Dongshu brought the grieving Krabby back to their Secret Base, where Fire Emperor said Krabby would have to endure the loss on its own.

• Dongshu found Berries in Graveler and Krabby’s cave and realized Graveler had left, then began searching the forest with Krabby.
• Dongshu asked the forest Pokémon to help, and they searched widely but found no trace of Graveler.
• Dongshu asked Arcanine to track Graveler’s scent, and Arcanine led Dongshu and the others to a secluded valley in the mountains.
• Dongshu found Graveler dead among a pile of bones in the Graveler clan’s burial ground, and Krabby rushed to her remains and sobbed.
• Dongshu considered using Ho-Oh’s Rainbow Feather to revive Graveler, but Fire Emperor explained that Sacred Ash could not help because her soul had already left her body.
• Dongshu took Krabby back to the Secret Base after it fainted from grief, and Fire Emperor said Krabby would have to make it through the loss on its own.

After helping Krabby bury its mother, Dongshu invited it to live with him and Fire Emperor, but Krabby chose to stay by the grave. On the way home, Butterfree asked why Dongshu never called Fire Emperor Dad, and Dongshu finally did.

• Dongshu and Fire Emperor found Krabby grieving at its mother’s grave, and Dongshu comforted it.
• Krabby dug a grave and buried its mother, then refused Dongshu’s offer to come live with them because it wanted to stay near her.
• Dongshu left food for Krabby and departed with Fire Emperor, while Butterfree joined them on the way home.
• Butterfree asked why Dongshu did not call Fire Emperor Dad, prompting Dongshu to reflect on his hesitation.
• Dongshu called Fire Emperor Dad, and Fire Emperor froze in disbelief before joyfully reacting.

Dongshu said goodbye to Krabby when it left Heavenly Green Mountain to explore the world, and Raikou returned to find him sad. The Legendary Pokémon settled their dispute over being called his father, and Dongshu welcomed them all as family through the winter.

• Dongshu regularly visited Krabby at its mother's grave until Krabby decided to leave the forest and see the world, and they parted beneath the sunset.
• Raikou returned and promised to take Dongshu outside, but Fire Emperor objected that Dongshu was too young to be protected safely.
• After learning Dongshu called Fire Emperor Dad, Raikou argued that he deserved the same title, and Dongshu named Fire Emperor Big Dad, Marshadow Second Dad, and Raikou Third Dad.
• Marshadow realized he had come to care for Dongshu like one of his own cubs after hearing Dongshu include him as family.
• When winter snow closed off the mountain, Suicune and Ho-Oh returned, and Dongshu stayed warm with Ho-Oh's family at their home.

During a snowy winter on Heavenly Green Mountain, seven-year-old Dongshu watched television with the Pokémon who had raised him and talked about his future. He decided he wanted to become a Trainer and travel when he turned ten, though he cared more about befriending Pokémon and living with them than competing.

• Dongshu bought a television and watched Professor Oak’s summer camp advertisement and lecture before switching to a movie starring Diantha.
• Suicune asked Dongshu what he wanted to do when he grew up, and Dongshu said he hoped to travel at ten and protect weak Pokémon with Fire Emperor.
• Raikou, Fire Emperor, Suicune, and Ho-Oh argued over who would travel with Dongshu, while Marshadow planned to follow in his shadow.
• Dongshu deferred the decision until he was older, prompting Suicune to ask whether he wanted to become a Trainer.
• After Ho-Oh explained that Trainers traveled with Pokémon, Dongshu chose that path but said he preferred catching Pokémon he liked and living with them on Heavenly Green Mountain.

After Ho-Oh and the others left Heavenly Green Mountain, Dongshu grew bored and convinced Raikou to take him out to explore the wider world. Meanwhile, Serena traveled from Kalos to join Professor Oak’s summer camp, and Dongshu and Raikou reached a forest near a human city, where Dongshu spotted a Bulbasaur.

• Ho-Oh helped Dongshu obtain Shock Points before leaving, and Dongshu used them to raise Raikou to Lv100.
• Raikou agreed to take Dongshu beyond Heavenly Green Mountain, and Marshadow secretly slipped into Dongshu’s shadow as they departed.
• Serena boarded a flight from Lumiose City to Kanto for Professor Oak’s summer camp.
• At Professor Oak’s lab in Pallet Town, Ash waited for Serena to arrive before the summer camp began.
• Three days into their journey, Dongshu and Raikou reached a forest near a city, where Dongshu excitedly explored its Pokémon.
• Dongshu spotted a Bulbasaur, and Raikou stepped in front of him with a wary expression.

Dongshu and Raikou encountered Xiaoqing and her runaway Bulbasaur in the forest, where Dongshu revealed that he could speak Pokémon language. After translating Bulbasaur’s complaints about Xiaoqing, Dongshu and Raikou left the pair arguing and continued through the forest.

• Bulbasaur and Xiaoqing emerged from the grass and mistook Raikou for a hostile wild Pokémon until Dongshu spoke to them.
• Dongshu struggled to speak human language after living with Pokémon, then introduced himself to Xiaoqing and revealed that he could speak Pokémon language.
• Xiaoqing explained that Bulbasaur had run away after they disagreed, and Bulbasaur told Dongshu that Xiaoqing kept favoring other Pokémon despite calling Bulbasaur her favorite.
• Dongshu translated Bulbasaur’s complaint, prompting Xiaoqing to defend herself and Bulbasaur to call her a liar.
• Dongshu said he and Raikou had to leave, and Raikou carried him away to the other side of the forest.

Dongshu searched the forest for Pokémon and found Ash protecting a frightened Serena from Raikou. After helping treat Serena’s injured foot, Ash invited Dongshu and Raikou to join Professor Oak’s summer camp.

• Dongshu refused Raikou’s offer to find Pokémon for him, saying he wanted to meet and befriend them himself.
• Dongshu startled a Pidgey while searching the grass, then heard a girl crying nearby.
• Serena became frightened after getting lost at Professor Oak’s summer camp and encountering a Poliwag and Raikou.
• Ash rushed to stand between Serena and Raikou, while Dongshu revealed himself and reassured them that they were safe.
• Ash bandaged Serena’s injured foot with medicine from Dongshu and helped her stand.
• Ash invited Dongshu and Raikou to join the summer camp.

Professor Oak reflected on his six-year investigation into Ho-Oh’s unpredictable appearances before Ash and Serena returned to camp with Dongshu and the Legendary Pokémon Raikou. Shocked by Raikou’s arrival, Professor Oak welcomed Dongshu and Raikou to join the summer camp.

• Saito told Professor Oak that the children had set up their tents, and Professor Oak praised him.
• Professor Oak sent Gary and Fearow to look for Ash and Serena, who had not returned to camp.
• Ash and Serena emerged from the forest with Dongshu and Raikou, startling Professor Oak and the other children.
• Ash introduced Dongshu and Raikou and explained that Dongshu had helped him and Serena.
• Professor Oak thanked Dongshu and welcomed him and Raikou to the summer camp after Ash asked them to join.

Dongshu arrived at Professor Oak’s camp with Raikou, whom he called his second dad, shocking the children and Professor Oak. After joining the camp for lunch, Dongshu explained that Raikou had found and raised him, leaving Professor Oak fascinated by the rare bond and Dongshu pleased with the Shock Points he had gained.

• The children gathered to watch Raikou, and Professor Oak identified him as an extremely rare Legendary Pokémon.
• Ash and Serena told the children that Raikou was Dongshu’s second dad, and Dongshu confirmed they had been traveling together.
• Professor Oak invited Dongshu and Raikou to lunch, and Ash, Serena, and Gary Oak joined them at the table.
• Dongshu persuaded Raikou to stay longer with Baby-Doll Eyes and gave him treats made for Pokémon.
• Professor Oak asked where Dongshu came from, and Dongshu said Raikou had found him in Tokiwa Forest and raised him.
• Professor Oak reflected on the unusual human-Pokémon bond, while Dongshu saw that he had gained nearly 600 Shock Points.

During Professor Oak’s Pokémon observation walk, Ash learned that Dongshu had grown up with Pokémon and invited him to live in Pallet Town. Dongshu declined but learned Professor Oak could help him in the future, and he and Ash looked forward to receiving Pokémon when they turned ten.

• Ash asked Dongshu what it was like to grow up with Pokémon, and Serena explained that she thought he had lost his parents.
• Ash invited Dongshu and Raikou to live at his house, but Dongshu declined, saying his family was happy with their life.
• Professor Oak offered to help Dongshu move to Pallet Town, but Dongshu refused because Raikou was not used to human life.
• Dongshu asked whether Professor Oak could help him in the future, and Professor Oak agreed and invited him to visit his laboratory.
• Professor Oak said Dongshu could receive a starter Pokémon and Pokédex at ten, and Ash eagerly proposed a future Pokémon Battle.

Dongshu left Professor Oak's lab with Raikou after their summer camp, while Professor Oak discovered that Dongshu might be the child who vanished in a seven-year-old abduction case. Professor Oak learned where Dongshu's human parents were buried and planned to tell him if he ever asked about his origins.

• Raikou told Dongshu it was time to return because Fire Emperor had gone back to Heavenly Green Mountain, so Dongshu declined Professor Oak's invitation to stay.
• Professor Oak took a photo with Raikou, and Dongshu rode away after saying goodbye to Professor Oak and Ash.
• Professor Oak shared the photo with fellow professors, then asked a police-station contact about missing children in Tokiwa Forest seven years earlier.
• A League investigator sent Professor Oak a report about the deaths of Mr. Matsuda and Yumiko and the disappearance of their child, Dongshu.
• Professor Oak realized the missing child might be the Dongshu he had just met, and asked the investigator for his parents' burial address.