Shu Tong

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Shu Tong (舒桐)
Alias(es)	Time Guardian; honorary elder of Qinhuai Dojo; “Boss” (used by Qian Kaile)
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Xi’an Jiaotong United University; Qinhuai Dojo; National Research Institute; Trainers Association
Occupation/Role	Professional Trainer; Pokémon researcher; school-team vice-captain; mentor
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Viridian Force awakened	1	Awakens the healing power needed to save Weedle and begins sensing Pokémon’s emotions. His ability to read Pokémon Scripts appears at the same time. 1
School champion / second-@@REF_ENTITY_16376848@@ authorization	45	Wins his school tournament after Qian Kaile concedes in the final; receives authorization to carry a second Pokémon. 45
Team reaches Elite Tier benchmark	122	Beedrill is officially appraised at Elite Tier Level 7, placing Shu Tong among Apricot City’s strongest young Trainers. 122
Honorary elder of Qinhuai Dojo	144	Becomes an honorary elder after accidentally collapsing the dojo’s Inheritance Mystery Realm; must answer the dojo’s call during major crises. 144
Seventh-Rank Professional Trainer	248	Receives a Seventh-Rank Professional Trainer certificate after the National College Student League and Jieshi Mystery Realm incident. 248
Time Guardian	304	Recognized by Dialga after receiving Time Energy at Mount Coronet; gains expanded Script-reading and accelerated growth for Pokémon nourished by his Viridian Force. 304
Honorary Champion of the Sinnoh Pokémon League	404	His Pokédex identifies him as an honorary Champion recognized for repeated contributions across Sinnoh, Hoenn, and Kalos. 404

Background

Shu Tong transmigrates into the body of another young man with the same name in a Pokémon world. The original Shu Tong had lost a reckless wager against a bully, forfeiting family training funds and leaving his Weedle critically injured. Rather than reject responsibility for someone else’s mistakes, Shu Tong apologizes to Weedle and resolves to become the Trainer it deserves. 1

While trying to save Weedle, he awakens the Viridian Force and discovers his ability to view Pokémon Scripts: panels displaying a Pokémon’s traits, moves, talents, and imminent turning points. Weedle’s Script predicts that it will later die in a Mystery Realm invasion, prompting Shu Tong’s defining decision to change that future rather than accept it. 1

He uses Script knowledge to identify opportunities, beginning with the Pristine Thunder Stone hidden inside a Jolteon carving at Apricot City’s underground market. Its sale to Ling Zhen, master of Thunderclap Dojo, provides both major funds and a month of specialized training. 8 9

As his strength rises, Shu Tong becomes involved in the Wastewater Treatment Plant Mystery Realm crisis, confronts former bully Wu Hongzhen, and builds an informal alliance with Qian Kaile, Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei. 34 35 44

At university, he joins Xi’an Jiaotong United University’s school team as vice-captain alongside Qian Kaile and Jiang Menshen. His victories, research, and Mystery Realm exploits elevate him from a provincial top scorer to a nationally recognized Trainer. 153 217 248

After later reaching Mount Coronet, Shu Tong learns that his Script-reading power originates from Dialga’s Time Guardian lineage. Time Energy merges with his Viridian Force, allowing his Pokémon to gain experience and strength at an accelerated rate. 304

Personality

Shu Tong is compassionate toward Pokémon and people he accepts as his responsibility. He saves Weedle despite inheriting another person’s failure, repeatedly uses Viridian Force to heal injured Pokémon, and commits significant resources to Qi Rui’s growth because he worries about leaving his disciple unprotected. 1 304 394

He is also calculating, secretive, and highly pragmatic. He conceals the Pristine quality of the Thunder Stone, uses Pokémon Scripts to pursue rare resources and research opportunities, and carefully controls the official narrative after killing the criminal Han Zhanglei. 8 69

Shu Tong prefers strength backed by preparation rather than empty bravado. He values tactical adaptation, research, resources, and long-term team development, but can become theatrical and arrogant when confronting bullies or weaker challengers. 120 142 331

Abilities & Skills

Pokémon Script Appraisal

Shu Tong can perceive Pokémon Scripts containing a Pokémon’s basic information, abilities, moves, individual talents, and future turning points.

• Identifies hidden treasures and opportunities by tracing a Pokémon’s predicted future. 6 8
• Uses Scripts to anticipate disasters, deaths, evolutions, and criminal activity. 34 46 76
• Uses Script knowledge to guide Pokémon research, including discoveries related to Run Away, Filter, Forewarn, Sylveon, and Milotic. 50 185 209 217
• Learns that Scripts are not absolute: intervention can alter futures, while the Hisui mirage can cause Scripts to disappear entirely. 91 206
• Following Dialga’s recognition, can read the future Scripts of nearly all Legendary Beasts below the Faith Legendary Beast Tier. 304

Viridian Force

A rare life-oriented power first awakened to save Weedle.

• Heals injuries, restores stamina, and senses Pokémon emotions. 1
• Improves Pokémon growth by assisting resource absorption and evolution timing. 30 71 76
• Strengthens Shu Tong’s own physical condition through repeated recovery. 58
• Can awaken or stimulate related special powers, including Qian Kaile’s Fighting Force. 49
• Absorbs and harmonizes with other special energies, including Jiang Menshen’s Psychic Force. 112
• Initially drains Shu Tong heavily when used at full output. 71

Time Energy

Time Energy granted by Dialga and fused with Shu Tong’s Viridian Force.

• Accelerates training results, experience gain, and level growth for Pokémon nourished by Shu Tong. 304
• Enables Shu Tong to summon Dialga if he encounters Palkia, the God of Space. 304
• Confirms Shu Tong’s status as a Time Guardian, though he suspects the role carries an unknown obligation. 304

Trainer and Researcher

Shu Tong combines detailed Pokémon knowledge with unconventional battle planning.

• Trains Pokémon around their individual strengths, such as Kakuna’s poison-infused Harden, Teddiursa’s deceptive combat style, and Ursaring’s sleep-based fighting methods. 89 120 142
• Develops countermeasures against Teleport through Toxic Spikes and Pursuit. 120 124
• Builds specialized teams and formations, including the seven-member Big Dipper Beedrill unit. 133 151
• Treats research as a strategic source of money, institutional support, research points, and Pokémon access. 44 50 217

Pokémon

• Beedrill — Shu Tong’s first partner, originally a Weedle he saved with Viridian Force. Beedrill becomes his most disciplined combatant and later develops Mega Evolution and the Life Energy Law. 1 144 330
• Ursaluna — Originally selected as Teddiursa for its inherited moves, ancient bloodline, and Ground-type affinity. It develops into a devastating close-range fighter with the Earth Soul Law. 94 206 330
• Sylveon — Originally obtained as an Eevee Egg for its emotional sensitivity, Wish, and Stored Power. It evolves after mastering Fairy-type power and forming sufficient intimacy with Shu Tong. 146 209
• Rhyperior — A heavily defensive Ground/Rock-type partner with the future potential to develop the Impregnable Fortress Law. 330
• Flygon — A primary aerial scout and combatant whose future development centers on the Dragon God’s Physique Law. 330
• Articuno — A powerful Legendary Bird aligned with Shu Tong whose future path involves Lugia’s Sea God trial and the Heaven’s Wrath Hurricane Law. 330 349
• Big Dipper — Seven Beedrill rescued from Mang Mountain and trained as a coordinated battle formation. 133 151
• Miltank herd — Four Miltank trained within Shu Tong’s portable Mystery Realm for milk production and combat development. 142 151

Equipment and Resources

• Superior Quick Claw — Reward from Chairman He after the Han Zhanglei incident; improves energy gathering, battle initiative, and move proficiency. 70
• Spatial Key Stone — Gifted by Zhang Hongwei; allows travel into and out of active Mystery Realms. 83
• Apricorn Backpack — Ten-cubic-meter spatial backpack acquired through President He. 85
• Portable farming Mystery Realm — A personal realm centered on Lakeheart Island, used for Pokémon housing, Berry cultivation, training, and resource production. 131
• Electric Crystal — Absorbed the Electric Seed energy destabilizing Mang Mountain; stored in Shu Tong’s Mystery Realm after destroying his spatial backpack and Space Crystal. 183
• Premium Twisted Spoon — Its Psychic energy is transferred into the Big Dipper’s members through Viridian Force to improve their growth. 151

Research Contributions

Discovery / Project	Contribution	Result
Run Away Ability	Published an analysis based on Weedle’s battle footage. 45 50	Recognized as a key National Research Institute project; initially earns 40 research points. 50
Run Away follow-up research	Receives further institutional recognition for the Ability discovery and Cloud Mountain contributions. 67	Accumulates 120 research points and access to a high-quality Pokémon exchange. 67
Electivire	Helps Zhang Hongwei discover Electabuzz’s evolution in Electromagnetic Mountain. 76 83	The evolution is named Electivire and becomes the first documented case. 83 93
Filter and Forewarn	Identifies the effects of Filter on Mr. Mime and Mime Jr., and Forewarn on Jynx. 185	Donates the Pokémon to the research department for further study. 185
Sylveon evolution	Documents Eevee’s Fairy-type evolution conditions and Fairy Skin Ability. 209	The institute begins formal verification before publication. 209
Milotic evolution	Works with Yuan Qitong to establish that Feebas evolves through recognition of a measurable Beauty Rating. 212 217	Receives 40 million and 4,000 research points from the approved discovery. 217

Relationships

• Beedrill — First Pokémon partner; Shu Tong saves it as Weedle and raises it from a near-death starter into his most trusted combatant. 1 144
• Qian Kaile — Closest friend, frequent sparring partner, and self-proclaimed subordinate who calls Shu Tong “Boss.” Their friendship is built on rivalry, teasing, and mutual training. 34 49 217
• Jiang Menshen — Psychic Force wielder, rival, and eventual confidant. Their mutual trust deepens after Jiang reveals his traumatic past and Yan Qianqiu’s crimes. 112 282
• Shen Haoran — Qinhuai Dojo senior brother and ally. Shu Tong promises Shen Yanfeng to support Haoran after Shen’s death. 123 168
• Ling Zhen — Master of Thunderclap Dojo; first becomes connected to Shu Tong through the Pristine Thunder Stone transaction and later provides specialized training. 9 70
• Qi Rui — Shu Tong’s first disciple after his arrival in the modern Pokémon world. Shu Tong heals Farfetch’d, protects Qi Rui from bullies, and invests heavily in his future strength. 331 394
• Shu Tong’s father and grandparents — His primary family support system. They fund his early development, celebrate his successes, and remain concerned about his dangerous travels. 100 217
• Dialga — Recognizes Shu Tong as a Time Guardian and grants him Time Energy. 304

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Weedle’s salvation — Awakens Viridian Force, saves Weedle, and vows to overturn its predicted death during the Creek Town Mystery Realm invasion. 1
• Underground market and Thunderclap Dojo — Secures the Pristine Thunder Stone, gains wealth, and establishes his connection to Ling Zhen. 8 9
• Apricot City school conflict — Defeats Wu Hongzhen’s Persian, wins the school championship, and earns the right to register a second Pokémon. 44 45
• Cloud Mountain and research recognition — Helps resolve the Crobat crisis, trades Trainer merits for research points, and gains National Research Institute support. 61 67
• Han Zhanglei incident — Kills the criminal “Burrowing Rat,” conceals his full role through a fabricated self-defense account, and receives official protection and a Quick Claw. 69 70
• University and Qinhuai Dojo — Joins Xi’an Jiaotong United University, becomes school-team vice-captain, and forms deeper ties with Qinhuai Dojo. 144 153
• National College Student League — Leads Xi’an Jiaotong United University through major tournament battles, reaches the Jieshi Mystery Realm, and receives promotion to Seventh-Rank Professional Trainer. 217 229 248
• Time Guardian revelation — Receives Dialga’s recognition at Mount Coronet and learns the origin of Pokémon Scripts. 304
• Modern Pokémon world journey — Arrives in a new modern Pokémon world, accepts Qi Rui as a disciple, challenges Gyms, and becomes an honorary Champion of the Sinnoh League. 330 331 404

Notable Quotes

“So, I refuse this script for Weedle.” 1

“Only strength gives you a voice, and only sufficient strength gives you the right to understand certain things.” 282

Trivia

• Shu Tong’s first major profit came from selling a Pristine Thunder Stone he discovered inside a Jolteon carving. 8 9
• His Run Away Ability research became important enough to be treated as a key national project. 50
• He became an honorary elder of Qinhuai Dojo because he accidentally caused its Inheritance Mystery Realm to collapse. 144
• He initially selected Teddiursa over Houndour, Phanpy, and Tauros Eggs because he judged its inherited moves, ancient bloodline, and Ground-type affinity to have the best long-term potential. 94
• He later learns that his Pokémon Script ability is not a generic system, but a power associated with Dialga’s Time Guardians. 304