Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Kale (凯尔) 46 |
| Gender | Male 46 |
| Affiliation | Western Continent administration; later the unified Human Race administration 440 522 |
| Occupation/Role | Former Chief of the Western Continent; later Deputy Chief under Xu Mu 440 522 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 46 46 |
Background and History
Kale's wife and daughter, Cynthia, were kidnapped after his growing reputation drew the hostility of others. His wife was tortured to death despite his efforts to save her. Kale raised Cynthia alone and later said he had no intention of marrying again 520.
Kale had neither sought nor been designated to lead the Western Continent. When the designated successor targeted him and kidnapped his family, Kale led his subordinates through the administration, killing so many officials that it could no longer govern. He brought his own people in to restore order and became Chief. Surviving officials remember the purge and fear opposing him 440.
Kale and Xu Feng arranged an engagement between Cynthia and Xu Mu. After defeating Xu Mu in battle, Kale allowed the relationship to continue but demanded that Xu Mu defeat him for his approval. He also set challenges involving Meteor Falls, Gym Badges, the Elite Four Challenge, and a Venerable title 46. When the Meteor Falls Secret Realm was destroyed, Kale took charge of negotiations with Eastern Lands leadership and sent Xu Mu back to school 64 65.
Xu Mu later returned as the Wu'an Venerable to challenge Kale. Kale agreed to approve his marriage to Cynthia if he won their one-on-one battle. Kale chose Metagross against Xu Mu's Greninja, but Greninja's new Sharingan and Shadow Clones gave Xu Mu the advantage 300 301.
Kale proposed passing his Chief position to Xu Mu and secured his officials' agreement 441. He hoped the transfer would let him retire, but agreed to keep working for Xu Mu without setting an end date. When Xu Mu unified the two continental administrations, he appointed Kale and Xiao Yuyang Deputy Chiefs 512 522. Five years later, Kale was still handling much of Xu Mu's delegated work 573.
Personality
Kale is fiercely protective of Cynthia. He once flew to Guangcheng after seeing Xu Mu kiss her publicly, yet he arranged their engagement and ultimately agreed to let Xu Mu prove himself in battle 46 123 300. His grief over his wife and his decision to raise Cynthia alone remain central to his family life 520.
Though publicly mild-mannered, Kale's violent past makes his officials wary of even an apparently open discussion 440 441. Around Xu Mu and Xu Feng, his authority gives way to anxious banter: he fears Xu Feng's sparring sessions and repeatedly worries that Xu Mu will saddle him with more work 437 512 522.
Abilities and Pokémon
Training and combat
- Kale is described as Supreme rank when Xu Mu confronts him at Guangcheng, and later as an Invincible Trainer 123 300.
- Xu Mu says Kale beat his entire team using only three Pokémon 215.
- Kale fights enemy soldiers personally during the invasion of the Pokémon World 588.
Known Pokémon
- Metagross — Kale's choice for his one-on-one rematch with Xu Mu. It was late Champion level and could reach peak Champion through Mega Evolution 301.
- Garchomp — Kale rides it from Western Europe to Guangcheng 123.
- Flygon — Kale bred it with a royal family's Pokémon at considerable cost to obtain the Gible that became Cynthia's Starter Pokémon 358.
Relationships
- Cynthia — Kale's daughter, whom he raised alone. He is devoted to her but struggles with her growing independence and relationship with Xu Mu 46 520 586.
- Xu Mu — Cynthia's fiancé and Kale's former battle opponent. Kale later backs Xu Mu's succession, serves as his deputy, and follows his wartime orders 46 300 522 581.
- Xu Feng — Xu Mu's father and Kale's longtime acquaintance. They arranged their children's engagement; their friendship also includes teasing, sparring, and repeated beatings for Kale 46 430 588.
- Xiao Yuyang — Fellow former continental Chief. They cooperate on Xu Mu's succession and later serve alongside each other as Deputy Chiefs 440 522.
Role in the War
- After five years of preparation, Kale mobilizes his forces when Xu Mu announces that he can open the barrier between worlds 581 584.
- He brings eight million warriors to the World Barrier and offers them for battle under Xu Mu's command 586.
- During the invasion, Xu Mu leaves much of the war's command to Kale and Xu Feng. Kale prepares wide-area weapons after Xu Mu warns him of a possible mass Pokémon attack 591 592.
Notable Quotes
“If anyone objects, they can find out how sharp my blade is!” 440
“Kale has brought eight million warriors to fight!” 586