Recaps

Xinhai tested the changes to Kirlia's moves after she evolved and awakened a mutated Psychic type, finding that her attacks had become faster and stronger. Kirlia's blue-white Light Screen resisted Combusken's Flamethrower until his strongest controlled blast pierced it, revealing its powerful but finite defenses.

• Kirlia practiced retracting Hidden Power, and Xinhai praised her successful evolution and Type awakening.
• Xinhai tested Kirlia's Confusion and Magical Leaf, recording their blue-white energy and improved speed and power.
• Kirlia created a blue-white Light Screen that absorbed and dispersed Combusken's increasingly powerful Flamethrower.
• Combusken's strongest controlled Flamethrower burned a hole through the Light Screen, though the barrier remained briefly before weakening and fading.

Xinhai tested Kirlia’s abilities after her evolution and discovered that she had learned Heal Pulse. He then brought her to the Pokémon Center for a thorough examination, where the results were not yet given.

• Combusken burned through Kirlia’s Light Screen, and Xinhai found that it had gained exceptional strength and self-repair.
• Xinhai recorded Kirlia’s improved abilities, including her stronger Psychic-type skills and more stable defensive techniques.
• Kirlia discovered Heal Pulse and used it on Combusken, relieving its fatigue and soreness.
• Combusken asked for extra Fire-type training, and Xinhai agreed to add an hour after they returned.
• Xinhai brought Kirlia to Nurse Joy for a detailed examination of her blue-white Psychic energy, then waited until his name was called.

After learning that Kirlia’s Psychic-type mutation was a beneficial awakening, Xinhai brought his Pokémon to the Kyokushin Karate Dojo to continue his promised battles and training. Combusken began a clash with Hitmonchan while two traveling trainers watched and asked about Xinhai.

• Nurse Joy told Xinhai that Kirlia was healthy and her unusual Psychic energy was a positive change that enhanced her moves.
• Xinhai reunited with Kirlia, hugged her, and left the Pokémon Center with Kirlia and Eevee.
• At the Kyokushin Karate Dojo, Xinhai arranged for Sandile, Zigzagoon, and Mightyena to train while Eevee and Kirlia meditated.
• Combusken began its battle against Yingxiong’s Hitmonchan, copying its Mach Punch with Mirror Move and meeting its barrage fist for fist.
• Aaron and A-Xiao watched the battle, praised Combusken’s skill, and Aaron asked a dojo student who its trainer was.

Xinhai Bai Mu and Combusken battled Yingxiong’s Hitmonchan, whose unusual Fire Punch launched a lightning bolt that paralyzed Combusken. Combusken turned the lingering electricity into its own Fire Punch, recovered, and met Hitmonchan’s Mach Punch head-on.

• A-Xiao and Aaron learned that Xinhai had challenged seven dojos and expected him to enter the Martial Arts Tournament.
• Combusken’s Mach Punch exchange with Hitmonchan revealed the gap between its imitation and the dojo Pokémon’s practiced technique.
• Yingxiong ordered Hitmonchan to combine Vacuum Wave with a lightning-infused Fire Punch, and its detached bolt struck Combusken with paralysis.
• Combusken dodged Hitmonchan’s follow-up by a hair, then drew the lingering electricity into its own Fire Punch and cured its paralysis.
• Combusken charged its newly empowered left fist and struck Hitmonchan’s incoming Mach Punch head-on.

Xinhai and Combusken defeated Yingxiong and Hitmonchan in a dojo battle by breaking through Hitmonchan’s defenses with a decisive Double Rock Smash Kick. The victory left the dojo students stunned as Combusken was declared the winner.

• Combusken endured Hitmonchan’s Mach Punch barrage with Thunder Punch, while paralysis weakened Hitmonchan’s attacks.
• Yingxiong ordered Hitmonchan to retreat, but Combusken pursued with Rock Smash Kick, which Hitmonchan blocked with Brick Break before flipping away.
• Xinhai changed tactics and ordered Combusken to charge with Double Rock Smash Kick as Yingxiong answered with Hitmonchan’s Mega Punch.
• Combusken overpowered Hitmonchan’s Mega Punch and struck its exposed chest with a second Rock Smash Kick, shattering its armor and knocking it unconscious.
• The referee declared Combusken the winner, and the dojo students reacted with shock and praise for Xinhai’s skill.

Xinhai and Combusken defeated Yingxiong and Hitmonchan, then faced Long Yi and his powerful Machoke. Combusken won the second battle by using its speed to outmaneuver Machoke, leaving both it and Xinhai exhausted as the dojo crowd reacted to their second victory.

• Yingxiong recalled Hitmonchan, conceded the battle, and praised Xinhai and Combusken before shaking Xinhai's hand.
• Gang Yi introduced Long Yi and his Machoke as the next opponents, and Xinhai chose to continue despite Combusken's exhaustion.
• Combusken and Machoke exchanged powerful Fighting-type attacks, with Machoke's strength forcing Combusken backward.
• Xinhai directed Combusken to dodge and circle Machoke until its speed increased enough to create an opening.
• Combusken landed two Rock Smash Kicks, knocking Machoke unconscious and winning the second battle.
• Xinhai caught the exhausted Combusken and praised it as the crowd reacted to their second consecutive victory.

Xinhai continued the dojo battles after Combusken defeated Long Yi’s Machoke, switching to Kirlia for the third match against Matsukawa’s Hitmontop. Kirlia healed Combusken with Heal Pulse before the battle began, and the chapter ended with Kirlia teleporting away from Hitmontop’s Gyro Ball.

• Xinhai and Combusken defeated Long Yi’s Machoke, and Long Yi congratulated Xinhai before leaving the arena.
• Xinhai agreed to continue the third battle with Kirlia instead of his exhausted Combusken.
• Kirlia used Heal Pulse to restore Combusken, surprising Gang Yi and Yingxiong with its healing ability.
• Matsukawa entered the arena with Hitmontop, and the referee began the third battle against Kirlia.
• Matsukawa ordered Hitmontop to use Quick Attack and then Gyro Ball, while Xinhai had Kirlia escape with Teleport.

Xinhai used Kirlia’s Reflect and Teleport to turn Hitmontop’s momentum against it, but Matsukawa escalated with a coordinated sequence of attacks. Kirlia evaded the assault, and Matsukawa prepared to counter her troublesome Teleport.

• Xinhai angled Kirlia’s Reflect to send Hitmontop flying, then had Kirlia strike it with Psybeam; Hitmontop countered with Gyro Ball and landed with several scrapes.
• Matsukawa praised Xinhai’s tactic, then urged Hitmontop to reveal its full strength and launched Vacuum Wave followed by Quick Attack.
• Xinhai ordered Kirlia to divert the Vacuum Waves with Confusion, but Matsukawa used Double Team and Rolling Kick to send four Hitmontop clones at her.
• Kirlia escaped the combined attack with Teleport, leaving the clones to dissipate and the real Hitmontop lightly panting.
• Matsukawa acknowledged that Kirlia’s Teleport was troublesome, though he appeared to have another way to deal with it.

Xinhai and Kirlia countered Matsukawa and Hitmontop’s attempt to blanket the arena in a sandstorm, wearing Hitmontop down with repeated attacks. The chapter ended as Kirlia’s Hidden Power collided with Hitmontop’s Force Palm, with neither attack yet overcoming the other.

• Matsukawa ordered Hitmontop to use Rapid Spin and Sand Attack to churn up the arena and create a spreading sandstorm.
• Xinhai had Kirlia shield itself with a psychic barrier and fire Psybeam into the storm, briefly slowing Hitmontop and scattering the sand.
• Hitmontop endured the blast and began gathering sand again, so Xinhai ordered Kirlia to combine Magical Leaf with another Psybeam.
• Kirlia’s Psybeam disrupted the storm, and its Magical Leaves struck Hitmontop after Matsukawa’s Swift intercepted most of them and Gyro Ball reduced the damage.
• Xinhai sent Kirlia’s Hidden Power sphere toward Hitmontop, and Matsukawa ordered Force Palm; the attacks collided and began eroding each other.

Xinhai and Kirlia defeated Matsukawa and Hitmontop after Kirlia’s Hidden Power triggered a devastating energy collision, securing victory for Xinhai. Xinhai then continued challenging Dewford Town’s dojos, where Combusken learned new moves and Kirlia remained undefeated.

• Kirlia’s Hidden Power and Hitmontop’s Force Palm collided, and the resulting blast overwhelmed Hitmontop despite its Wide Guard.
• Matsukawa surrendered, and the referee declared Kirlia and Xinhai the winners; Matsukawa praised Kirlia’s control and powerful unknown move.
• Xinhai checked on Kirlia, thanked the Kyokushin Karate Dojo for the sparring opportunities, and left for the next dojo with his Pokémon.
• Xinhai and Combusken fought at several dojos, winning most battles and gaining experience despite Combusken’s fluctuating stamina and some defeats.
• Combusken used its Mirror Move Ability to master Vacuum Wave and Mach Punch, while Kirlia won every battle she entered.

After the first day’s battles, Xinhai reviewed Kirlia’s health report and recorded lessons and training plans for his Pokémon. He then took the team to a training facility, where they began focused practice based on what they had learned.

• Xinhai collected Kirlia and Combusken’s health reports, then recorded Kirlia’s development and the team’s battle lessons in his notebook.
• Xinhai planned to develop Combusken’s Moxie through dojo battles and continued writing down training goals and conclusions about training essence, Qi, and spirit.
• Xinhai retrieved Combusken and Kirlia from Nurse Joy and rented a private training room near the Pokémon Center.
• Xinhai assigned Combusken to practice concentrating and sustaining Flamethrower, while Kirlia meditated and trained Confusion.
• Xinhai asked Mightyena to guide Sandile and Zigzagoon in basic moves, especially Quick Attack, and told Eevee to practice techniques it had observed in battle.

Xinhai cared for Feebas and coached his Pokémon as they trained in the training hall. Eevee began to master a new Agility rhythm, and Xinhai finished by starting his own physical training.

• Xinhai brought Feebas out to rest in a basin with its Water Stone and fed it a Pokéblock, reassuring it that he would help it evolve into Milotic.
• Combusken practiced concentrating its flames, while Kirlia trained its control of multiple Mind Beads.
• Mightyena taught Sandile and Zigzagoon to run more smoothly, and Xinhai advised them on adapting her lessons to their own bodies.
• Xinhai coached Eevee to combine Agility with the movement rhythm of the Fighting type Pokémon it had seen at the dojo.
• Eevee briefly maintained Agility with a rhythmic, adaptable footwork before losing focus, then succeeded again after Xinhai encouraged it.
• Xinhai put on weighted clothing, completed his daily exercises, and began a ten-kilometer run.

Xinhai’s intense dojo battles helped Combusken and Kirlia learn new techniques, while his growing friendships with the dojo disciples led him to propose Ability training for Combusken. He reassured their concerned friends that his Pokémon’s professional care and customized nutrition would protect them from harm.

• Xinhai ended the day’s training, cared for his Pokémon, and recorded their progress before resting in Dewford Town.
• Over the following days, Dewford’s dojos sent stronger disciples and instructors against Xinhai, but he and Combusken grew more determined through hard battles.
• Combusken copied Brick Break, learned Force Palm, and used Rolling Kick to defeat an opponent, while Kirlia refined its psychic control and won with Psychic.
• Xinhai’s battles drew crowds and inspired other traveling Trainers to arrange their own short-term challenges with Dewford’s dojos.
• At lunch with Gang Yi, Yingxiong, and Matsukawa, Xinhai proposed that Kirlia temporarily give Combusken Moxie during battles to accelerate its growth.
• Matsukawa, Gang Yi, and Yingxiong warned that Ability training could cause lasting harm, and Xinhai answered that his Pokémon received professional health care, tailored nutrition, and restorative medicine.

Xinhai gained Master Wu Zhen’s approval to move Combusken’s Moxie training into the Kyokushin Karate Dojo’s Inner Courtyard, where his Pokémon made rapid progress. As the team learned new moves and techniques, Combusken quickly mastered Eevee’s Agility technique.

• Gang Yi, Yingxiong, and Matsukawa were astonished by the resources supporting Xinhai and Combusken’s training.
• Yingxiong contacted Master Wu Zhen, who approved the specialized training in the Inner Courtyard and invited contracted dojos to observe while maintaining confidentiality.
• From the fourth day, Xinhai battled core disciples and instructors in the Inner Courtyard, where Combusken’s Moxie raised its Presence and power as it learned to control them.
• Combusken and Kirlia expanded their moves and trained new tactics, while Eevee, Mightyena, Sandile, and Zigzagoon also learned moves through sparring and instruction.
• Xinhai taught the team the Agility technique Eevee had mastered, and Combusken learned it rapidly because it suited its Speed Boost Ability and fighting style.

Xinhai’s final evaluation match began with Combusken facing Senior Brother Matsukawa’s Hitmonlee, and Combusken showed how much it had grown through Agility and fierce close combat. After countering Hitmonlee’s rapid kick barrage, Combusken rushed forward to launch Triple Rock Smash Kick.

• Combusken and Kirlia mastered Agility during the training period, and Xinhai temporarily banned Combusken from using its powerful speed combination in battle.
• Xinhai faced Senior Brother Matsukawa in his final evaluation match, with Combusken battling Matsukawa’s Hitmonlee.
• Combusken met Hitmonlee’s first three Rock Smash Kicks head-on and held its ground through their escalating collisions.
• Hitmonlee unleashed Sonic Rock Smash Kick, and Combusken retreated while intercepting the rapid kicks with Mach Punch.
• Xinhai ordered Combusken to charge in with Triple Rock Smash Kick as Hitmonlee’s barrage ended.

Xinhai and Combusken defeated Matsukawa and Hitmonlee with a three-part Rock Smash Kick using Force Dissipation. Matsukawa and the other senior brothers assessed Xinhai’s prospects for the Martial Arts Tournament, encouraged him to give his best, and saw him off as he prepared to compete in two days.

• Combusken turned the force of Hitmonlee’s Mega Jump Kick into a powerful second Rock Smash Kick, sending Hitmonlee crashing to the arena floor.
• Matsukawa conceded the battle to Xinhai and praised Combusken’s Force Dissipation and Triple Rock Smash Kick.
• Xinhai asked Matsukawa whether he and his Pokémon could place in the Martial Arts Tournament, and Matsukawa warned that the elite field and elimination format made success uncertain.
• Gang Yi, Yingxiong, and the other senior brothers encouraged Xinhai and reminded him to stay confident and focused.
• Xinhai thanked the senior brothers for their guidance, pledged to give his all, and said goodbye before leaving to prepare for the tournament.

After special training ended, Xinhai celebrated by preparing a feast for his Pokémon and tending to their recovery. He then recorded the day’s battles, Combusken’s Moxie insights, and technique data in his notebook.

• Xinhai recalled Combusken and Kirlia, gathered his Pokémon, and left the Kyokushin Karate Dojo after thanking Matsukawa and the others.
• Xinhai bought ingredients and snacks for his Pokémon at a large store in Dewford Town, including food Eevee eagerly chose.
• Back at the Pokémon Center, Xinhai prepared tomato-braised beef brisket, steamed sea bass, and winter melon pork rib soup for the group.
• Xinhai served the feast, and his Pokémon ate happily while he shared the meal with them.
• After the meal, Xinhai massaged and cared for each Pokémon as they rested.
• Xinhai recorded the day’s battle details, Combusken’s insights in her Moxie state, and practical technique data in his notebook.

Xinhai reviewed his Pokémon’s techniques and arranged a Dewford Gym battle with Brawly for the next afternoon. After a peaceful morning of breakfast, exercise, and a coastal walk with his partners, he reached the area near Granite Cave.

• Xinhai recorded his Pokémon’s strengths, weaknesses, and training plans, then booked a four o’clock Gym challenge and messaged Brawly.
• Brawly confirmed the appointment and warned Xinhai that he would battle at full strength this time.
• Xinhai studied Professor Birch’s Ability research before waking and preparing breakfast for his Pokémon the next morning.
• Xinhai led his partners through an easy jog and warm-up by the sea, then took them on a leisurely walk along the coast.
• The group reached jagged reefs near Granite Cave, which Xinhai recognized as a famous site for minerals, rare Pokémon, and ancient ruins.

Xinhai returned to Dewford Gym to challenge Brawly, and their two-versus-two battle began with their Combusken facing off. The first exchange ended with both Combusken using Mach Punch, their fists meeting as the battle continued.

• Xinhai postponed exploring Granite Cave so he and his Pokémon could rest before his Gym challenge.
• Xinhai arrived at Dewford Gym for his scheduled battle, and Brawly personally welcomed him to the field.
• Xinhai and Brawly discussed the Martial Arts Tournament before the referee announced the two-versus-two battle rules.
• Brawly sent out his powerful Combusken, which had eagerly anticipated battling Xinhai's Combusken.
• Xinhai answered with his own Combusken, and the two Pokémon faced off as the referee started the battle.
• Xinhai ordered Mach Punch, and Brawly's Combusken countered with Mach Punch, their fists colliding.

Xinhai and Brawly’s Combusken battled in a contest of fighting techniques, with Xinhai’s Combusken using Tai Chi moves to throw its opponent. Brawly’s Combusken regained the advantage with forceful kicks, and the chapter ended as Xinhai’s Combusken charged again with its body wreathed in Fighting-type energy.

• Xinhai’s Combusken matched Brawly’s Combusken’s speed and deflected its attacks before using Tai Chi Parting the Wild Horse’s Mane to throw it several meters.
• Brawly’s Combusken recovered quickly, and Brawly ordered it to attack with Rock Smash Kick.
• Xinhai ordered his Combusken to meet the Rock Smash Kick head-on, and the collision sent both Pokémon staggering backward.
• Brawly’s Combusken regained its balance first, then kicked Xinhai’s Combusken and sent it sliding across the ground with Rolling Kick.
• Eevee cheered for Xinhai’s Combusken as it shook off the pain and charged again, gathering Fighting-type energy for another strike.

Xinhai's Combusken gained the upper hand over Brawly's Combusken with Hurricane Rock Smash Kick, then the two trainers' partners launched a final Jump Kick at each other. The chapter ended as their attacks converged in midair.

• Xinhai's Combusken used Double Team and Hurricane Rock Smash Kick to sweep away Brawly's Combusken's clones and expose its real body.
• Xinhai's Combusken struck Brawly's Combusken while it was off balance, and its Rock Smash Kick overcame Brawly's Combusken's Flame Rock Smash Kick.
• Brawly's Combusken was sent flying but struggled back to one knee despite its injured leg.
• Brawly ordered his Combusken to use Jump Kick, and Xinhai answered with the same command for his Combusken.

Xinhai’s Combusken defeated Brawly’s Combusken, and Kirlia then pressured Brawly’s Hariyama with a series of Psychic and Ghost-type attacks. The chapter left Kirlia launching two Psychic-type Hidden Powers as Hariyama prepared to block one and endure the other.

• Xinhai’s Combusken and Brawly’s Combusken collided in midair, and Brawly’s Combusken collapsed unconscious, giving Xinhai the first round.
• Brawly sent out Hariyama, and Xinhai switched to Kirlia.
• Kirlia used Psybeam, Teleport, Shadow Ball, and Double Team, while Hariyama countered with Force Palm and a wide-range Vacuum Wave.
• Xinhai had Kirlia use Substitute to preserve an attacker through Hariyama’s Vacuum Wave, and Hariyama blocked the following Shadow Balls with Protect and Force Palm.
• Kirlia and her Substitute formed Psychic-type Hidden Power, prompting Brawly to order Hariyama to block one blast and endure the other.

Xinhai defeated Brawly’s Hariyama and earned the Knuckle Badge. Brawly then invited him to accept an investment from Dewford Gym, offering special training with his father after the Martial Arts Tournament.

• Hariyama fell after Kirlia’s Hidden Power attack, and the referee declared Xinhai the winner of the Gym challenge.
• Xinhai praised Kirlia, while Brawly recalled Hariyama and congratulated Xinhai on winning the battle.
• Brawly gave Xinhai the Knuckle Badge, which he placed in his badge case.
• Brawly invited Xinhai to the reception room and proposed a Dewford Gym investment alongside his existing support from the Joy family and Roxanne.
• Brawly explained that the investment could include a month of special training with his father after the Martial Arts Tournament, surprising Xinhai.

Brawly offered Xinhai personal guidance and a custom battle suit as a Level Two Investment, then explained how advanced suits protect Trainers and help channel energy. His explanation revealed that Trainers absorb energy from their Pokémon, which gathers in their Meridians and Dantian, concepts that shocked Xinhai because they recalled his previous world.

• Brawly offered Xinhai personal guidance and a specially tailored battle suit through a Level Two Investment from Dewford Gym.
• Brawly explained that battle suits made from powerful Pokémon materials could protect Trainers and that Elite Four members and Champions wore the finest versions.
• Xinhai questioned how ordinary Trainers could use suits to transmit energy, and Brawly learned that no one had explained the energy within a Trainer's body to him.
• Brawly explained that Trainers and Pokémon exchanged Type energy, which accumulated in Trainers' Meridians before returning to the Dantian.
• Xinhai jolted at Brawly's mention of Meridians and the Dantian, recognizing them as concepts from his previous world.

Brawly explained how Trainers cultivated and used energy, including the challenges of the non-specialized path, and Xinhai resolved to follow it without abandoning any of his Pokémon. Brawly then described the distinct properties of Normal, Psychic, and Fighting energy and introduced weapons that could channel and amplify Fighting energy.

• Brawly explained that specialized Trainers gathered purer energy and advanced more easily, while non-specialized Trainers faced greater difficulty but could gain broader adaptability.
• Brawly recognized that Xinhai intended to follow the non-specialized path, and Xinhai vowed to stay on it with all his Pokémon.
• Brawly explained that Normal energy strengthened a Trainer's physical foundations and that Psychics could use extraordinary abilities without breaking through the Three Gates.
• Brawly described how Fighting energy enhanced a Trainer's body and how specially made weapons could channel and amplify it.