Yu Hailong

Biodata

Background / History

When Xu Mu asks to drop out, the principal orders Yu Hailong to test him in a one-Pokémon battle. Yu expects to teach the student a lesson, but his longtime partner Sceptile is quickly defeated by Xu Mu’s Greninja. Yu is stunned by the difference in strength 3 4.

Rather than give up on Xu Mu, Yu helps persuade him to stay enrolled and compete for the school. He offers Xu Mu an exam-free route to trainer registration, arguing that dropping out would waste an opportunity 5.

Yu accompanies Xu Mu and the principal to Flame City for the Rookie League, then takes responsibility for Xu Mu’s meals and practical needs during the tournament. He later reports the events in Charizard Valley to the principal on their return to Fengcheng 7 18.

Pokémon

• Sceptile — Yu’s longtime battle partner. At peak Ace Trainer level, it loses to Greninja’s Water Shuriken and Dark Pulse in the school match 4.
• Fearow — Carries Xu Mu to meet the scar-faced Charizard near Flame City. Yu warns Xu Mu to flee if the encounter goes wrong 13.

Relationships

• Xu Mu — A student Yu first tries to discipline through battle, then supports as a promising trainer. Yu supervises him at the Rookie League and brings him news of the Magma Gym’s defeat 3 5 7 9.
• The school principal — Yu follows the principal’s instruction to battle Xu Mu and later accepts the assignment to accompany him to Flame City 3 7.