Chapter Summaries

Key plot points and events

• The Pokémon remain undecided about what to do after Solgaleo urges them to make a choice. Celesteela steps forward and proposes that they follow Xu Mu.
• Celesteela declares that the group surrenders, saying they have tested Xu Mu’s strength and accept him as their Trainer. Xu Mu agrees and tells them to enter their Poké Balls.
• Greninja is disappointed that the Pokémon surrender instead of fighting, and views them with contempt.
• Xu Mu realizes the system has not confirmed that he completed his mission. The system explains that he was supposed to investigate the mysterious space, but has not actually done so.
• Solgaleo admits it knows little about the space: Pokémon can enter it, but none have tried leaving. Arceus suggests that Xu Mu begin by examining the space itself.
• Xu Mu puts the Pokémon away, leaving Arceus out, and rides on Arceus’s back to explore.

Character developments and interactions

• Celesteela takes initiative when the group hesitates, persuading the others to follow Xu Mu and speaking for them.
• Solgaleo, previously urging a decision, cannot explain how the space works and admits the Pokémon’s knowledge is limited.
• Xu Mu shifts from accepting the Pokémon as new companions to focusing on the unfinished investigation mission. Frustrated by vague answers, he decides to explore directly.
• Arceus offers a practical starting point, while Xu Mu responds with exasperation but follows its suggestion.
• Greninja contrasts with the surrendering group, wishing for a real fight and judging them for giving up.

Significant themes

• Choice and commitment: The Pokémon struggle to decide, then Celesteela’s proposal leads them to commit to following Xu Mu.
• Knowledge and uncertainty: Even powerful or unusual Pokémon know little about the mysterious space, leaving its nature unresolved.
• Action over speculation: Xu Mu’s mission cannot be completed through assumptions; he must investigate the space firsthand.

Key plot points and events

• Xu Mu rides Arceus around the edge of a world and discovers a Spatial Rift unlike any he has seen before. Through it, he can see many worlds, realizing the space is composed of countless distinct worlds.
• The system abruptly teleports him away after declaring his mission complete, before he can explore further.
• Back home, Xu Mu learns from Cynthia that she, Misty, and Jessie have gone shopping and will be late for dinner.
• Kale calls to remind Xu Mu to make an official announcement. Xu Mu initially expects Kale to handle it, but Kale insists that only Xu Mu, as Chief, has the authority to announce the upcoming World Military Exercises.
• Xu Mu reluctantly agrees to speak the next day. Kale then instructs his secretary to prepare for the announcement, despite privately disapproving of the exercises.

Character developments and interactions

• Xu Mu is curious about the newly discovered worlds but is frustrated when the system cuts his exploration short. At home, he remains relaxed and reluctant to take on official duties, teasing Kale for having once made him Chief without asking.
• Kale is overworked and resentful of his Deputy Chief responsibilities, but he persuades Xu Mu to fulfill the duties only the Chief can perform. He is relieved when Xu Mu agrees, though he still feels unable to criticize Xu Mu openly.
• Cynthia briefly checks in with Xu Mu while shopping with Misty and Jessie. Their call is affectionate and lighthearted.
• Xu Mu and Kale’s exchange is playful but reveals a power imbalance: Xu Mu can avoid work, while Kale is left managing the consequences.

Significant themes

• Duty versus personal freedom: Xu Mu resists the responsibilities of leadership, while Kale is burdened by them.
• Cosmic scale and discovery: The Spatial Rift reveals a vast structure of interconnected worlds, hinting at a much larger universe.
• Humor and unequal responsibility: Xu Mu’s teasing and Kale’s exasperation provide comedy while highlighting how unevenly their official workload is shared.

Key plot points and events

• Kale calls Xiao Yuyang to complain that, despite their agreement to retire after stepping down, they are still caught up in preparations. He reveals that Xu Mu is expected to announce the plan the next day.
• Xiao Yuyang agrees that Xu Mu should make the announcement and immediately sends his team to prepare.
• Kale then calls Xu Mu to explain the next day’s schedule. Xu Mu, hungry and irritated at being interrupted, refuses to hear it and hangs up, saying he will improvise.
• Later, Cynthia returns from shopping with Xu Mu. Misty and Jessie arrive exhausted and complain that Cynthia kept them walking for hours.

Character developments and interactions

• Kale is anxious to make sure tomorrow goes smoothly, but his attempts to coordinate with others go badly: Xiao Yuyang hangs up after getting what he needs, and Xu Mu refuses his help.
• Xiao Yuyang shifts quickly from confusion to action once he learns Xu Mu will announce the plan.
• Xu Mu appreciates Kale’s intentions but prefers to handle things his own way; his hunger makes him especially impatient.
• Cynthia has enjoyed a long shopping trip and is affectionate toward Xu Mu, while Misty and Jessie are worn out by her stamina.

Significant themes

• The contrast between responsibility and retirement: Kale and Xiao Yuyang expected to step away, yet remain involved in important work.
• Miscommunication and mismatched priorities: Kale tries to plan ahead, while Xu Mu wants to eat and improvise.
• Lighthearted relationships and domestic comedy: the phone interruptions and the exhausted shopping companions provide a humorous pause before the next day’s serious announcement.

Chapter summary

• Misty and Jessie return exhausted after shopping with Cynthia, whose stamina and enthusiasm have overwhelmed them. Xu Mu asks what happened, and Misty blames Cynthia, calling her a “great she-dragon” before realizing Cynthia is standing nearby and has heard her.
• Misty tries to escape Cynthia’s anger by claiming she is hungry. Cynthia immediately turns cheerful and heads off to make dinner. Xu Mu refuses to intervene, while Misty tries to recruit Jessie to share her predicament.
• Jessie avoids dinner by pretending to feel unwell. Cynthia believes her and lets her go rest. When Misty copies the excuse, Cynthia sees through it, accuses her of pretending, and orders her to wait for the meal. Xu Mu escapes upstairs as well.
• Cynthia’s cooking becomes Misty’s ordeal. Cynthia serves Misty a large pile of dubious-looking food and watches expectantly. Misty asks about a blackened piece; Cynthia identifies it as meat, but Misty discovers it is ginger. Cynthia remains upbeat and insists the rest tastes good, leaving Misty trapped between the food and Cynthia.

Character developments and interactions

• Misty is exhausted, impulsive, and increasingly desperate. She accidentally insults Cynthia, then tries to deflect her anger and recruit Jessie as company for dinner.
• Jessie shows quick-witted self-preservation, successfully getting out of the meal by feigning illness. Her resentment of Misty surfaces when Misty expects them to “share the good times and the bad.”
• Cynthia shifts rapidly from intimidating anger to cheerful hospitality. She is affectionate and concerned toward Jessie, but recognizes Misty’s excuse and insists she stay. Her confidence contrasts comically with her poor cooking.
• Xu Mu watches the others’ predicament with amusement but avoids getting involved, ultimately retreating upstairs.
• The central interactions are driven by Misty’s attempts to escape consequences, Jessie’s refusal to be dragged along, and Cynthia’s cheerful determination to feed Misty.

Significant themes

The chapter uses comic exaggeration and dramatic irony to turn shopping fatigue, an accidental insult, and a disastrous meal into a chain of escalating mishaps. It also highlights friendship tested by inconvenience: Misty invokes solidarity only when she needs help, while Jessie is happy to save herself.

Key plot points and events

• After being forced to eat Cynthia’s cooking, Misty spends the night unable to sleep and dreads another meal. Xu Mu reassures her that he made breakfast.
• Misty and Jessie head off to their scheduled match. Xu Mu says he has other matters to handle and will meet them later.
• Xu Mu teleports to meet Kale, who has been anxiously waiting for him. Kale rushes him to the Main Hall, where a large crowd—including many reporters—has gathered.
• Xu Mu takes his seat as Chief and welcomes the assembled crowd. The chapter ends just as he is about to address them.

Character developments and interactions

• Misty is traumatized by Cynthia’s cooking and is visibly wary, but relaxes when she learns Xu Mu prepared breakfast. She and Jessie leave together for their match.
• Xu Mu balances his personal commitments with his official duties. He teases Kale inwardly for being eager to call him, then maintains a composed, authoritative manner before the crowd.
• Kale is impatient and anxious about Xu Mu’s arrival, but his worry subsides once Xu Mu appears. He immediately escorts him to the Main Hall.
• Jessie encourages the match to proceed and agrees to go ahead while Xu Mu handles his business.
• Cynthia does not appear directly, but her cooking is the cause of Misty’s sleeplessness and anxiety.

Significant themes

• Comedy and everyday discomfort: Misty’s exaggerated fear of Cynthia’s cooking provides the chapter’s humor.
• Duty and responsibility: Xu Mu leaves the match to attend to an important public gathering.
• Authority and public attention: The packed hall and reporters show the public interest surrounding Xu Mu in his role as Chief.

Plot points

• Xu Mu tells a reporter that he can open a passage between worlds, enabling his world to launch a counterattack. He argues that unless they act, the hostile world will keep attacking and may eventually conquer them.
• He announces World Military Exercises for everyone of appropriate age, with no exemptions, while promising that training will not interfere with ordinary routines. The exercises are meant to strengthen everyone’s combat ability.
• The public responds with anger at past losses and eagerness to fight. Xu Mu urges them to remember why they began, and they pledge to train hard.
• After leaving the hall, Xu Mu visits the backstage area to watch Misty and Jessie’s match. He encourages them, promises a reward for either winner, and then takes a seat.
• As he settles in, Xu Mu has the nagging sense that he has forgotten something, but cannot work out what.

Character developments and interactions

• Xu Mu presents himself as a confident wartime leader, framing the counterattack as necessary for survival. His private thoughts also reveal a boastful, domineering streak. He later shifts into a supportive role, encouraging Misty and Jessie before their match.
• The public is moved from shock at Xu Mu’s ability to connect worlds to a shared determination for revenge and defense.
• The reporter is initially stunned by Xu Mu’s claim, then asks what the public is expected to do.
• Misty and Jessie respond positively to Xu Mu’s encouragement and promise to try their best. Their match and rivalry are framed warmly, with Xu Mu rewarding either outcome.

Significant themes

• Collective defense and duty: The people view fighting as a responsibility to protect their homeland.
• Revenge and resistance: Past attacks and casualties fuel the desire to strike back.
• Leadership and mobilization: Xu Mu uses public messaging to turn fear and anger into organized preparation.
• A light comic cliffhanger: After the chapter’s grand military declarations, Xu Mu’s unexplained feeling that he forgot something closes the scene on a humorous note.

Plot points and events

• Xu Mu is distracted by the match and realizes he has forgotten his wife, Cynthia. She calls, reveals that she is nearby, and confronts him about pretending he had not arrived yet.
• Xu Mu awkwardly claims he meant to surprise her and cheer her up. Cynthia is unconvinced and tells him to watch the match.
• Misty and Jessie begin their Pokémon battle, each opening with Protect. Misty’s Staryu attacks with Star Beam, but Jessie’s Dustox dodges and uses Hypnosis.
• Staryu falls asleep, and Jessie orders Dustox to strike. Its attack hits Staryu’s protective barrier, waking Staryu rather than injuring it. The Pokémon separate and prepare to continue.
• Cynthia asks Xu Mu who will win. He says the fighters seem evenly matched, but privately thinks Jessie has the advantage because of her experience and current strength.

Character developments and interactions

• Xu Mu is embarrassed and evasive when Cynthia catches him out, trying to smooth things over with excuses. Cynthia remains cool and skeptical but lets him return his attention to the match.
• Misty and Jessie exchange taunts before the battle, each insisting the other will lose. Their competitive confidence carries into their cautious opening moves.
• Xu Mu watches with familiarity and evaluates both trainers, while Cynthia turns to him for his opinion.

Significant themes

• Marital teasing and accountability: Xu Mu’s attempt to explain away forgetting Cynthia contrasts with her clear-eyed response.
• Experience versus talent: Xu Mu sees Misty as talented but believes Jessie’s greater experience may decide the contest.
• Strategy and adaptation: The opening exchange shows both trainers responding quickly, and Staryu’s barrier unexpectedly turns Dustox’s attack into an advantage.

Chapter summary

Misty and Jessie continue their battle, with Staryu facing Jessie’s Dustox. Xu Mu believes Misty has a hidden trump card, while Cynthia asks him who he thinks will win. The Trainers themselves remain focused on the match, each looking for an opening.
Misty urges Staryu to attack, and—after Misty promises to pay closer attention—Staryu launches two consecutive strikes. Dustox dodges the first but is hit by the second; a protective barrier keeps the damage limited. Staryu is encouraged by landing his first blow, while Dustox responds by reinforcing his defenses.
Jessie then orders Dustox to use Poison Gas. Staryu dodges the purple fumes, but Dustox anticipates the move and rushes in, striking him in the head. Misty calls out in alarm, but Staryu quickly recovers and signals that he is all right. He rises into the air and prepares a bold counterattack: charging Dustox while surrounding himself with countless star-shaped lights.

Character developments and interactions

• Staryu shows determination and tactical awareness, pressing Dustox with successive attacks and adapting after being struck. Though hurt and briefly dazed, he refuses to give up.
• Misty is enthusiastic but easily distracted; she acknowledges this and promises to support Staryu more attentively. She becomes worried when Dustox hits him.
• Jessie stays composed and confident, seeing through Misty’s provocations and using Poison Gas to set up a direct attack.
• Dustox proves both durable and perceptive: he protects himself from Staryu’s first successful hit, then predicts Staryu’s dodge and counterattacks.
• Xu Mu and Cynthia observe from the sidelines. Xu Mu is convinced Misty has a trump card, while Cynthia’s curiosity about the likely winner surprises him.

Significant themes

The battle emphasizes perseverance under pressure, as Staryu continues despite Dustox’s strength, and strategy and anticipation, with both Pokémon trying to predict the other’s moves. Misty’s promise to focus also highlights the importance of a Trainer’s attention and coordination with their Pokémon.

Key plot points and events

• Misty challenges Jessie to settle their rivalry in battle. Staryu relentlessly pursues Jessie’s Dustox, which eventually stops dodging and meets it head-on. Staryu slams Dustox into the ground, leaving it badly injured and securing Misty the victory.
• Jessie recalls Dustox and acknowledges Misty’s strength, though she says Staryu’s ferocity caught her off guard. Misty is declared champion.
• Xu Mu comforts Jessie, who quickly regains her confidence and insists one loss won’t defeat her.
• Misty apologizes for how badly Dustox was hurt. Jessie accepts that injuries are part of battling and says she simply let her guard down.
• Cynthia brings Misty and Jessie together, praises them both, and the group heads home to celebrate. As the others follow Xu Mu, he privately senses that something is wrong.

Character developments and interactions

• Misty proves herself a determined, powerful battler. Despite celebrating her win, she feels guilty about Dustox’s injuries and remains concerned for Jessie.
• Jessie is shaken by the defeat but shows resilience, recovering her confidence and reassuring Misty that she isn’t angry.
• Misty and Jessie reveal the affection beneath their longstanding rivalry: they care deeply about one another despite their unusual way of expressing friendship.
• Xu Mu supports Jessie after her loss and joins Cynthia in praising both battlers, though his unease at the end hints at a possible coming complication.
• Cynthia acts as a supportive mediator, encouraging both women and drawing the group together.

Significant themes

• Rivalry and friendship: Competition does not erase the deep bond between Misty and Jessie.
• Resilience after defeat: Jessie treats her loss as a setback rather than a reason to give up.
• The costs of battle: Misty’s victory comes with Dustox’s serious injury, prompting guilt and reassurance.

Plot and events

• Xu Mu remains puzzled by his own behavior around Cynthia, then decides he is not afraid of her—he simply dotes on her. He offers to cook dinner.
• Cynthia is tired and asks only for ice cream. Misty quickly steps in to make sure Xu Mu cooks instead, and the others agree Cynthia should rest.
• Explosions and a cry interrupt the domestic scene. Xu Mu sends Cynthia and the others home and rushes toward the disturbance.
• He finds a Metagross causing trouble and releases Zeraora, a Pokémon he recently caught. Xu Mu tells Zeraora that Metagross is weaker than he is, provoking Zeraora into eagerly accepting the challenge.
• Zeraora dodges Metagross’s attack and lands on its body. Xu Mu expects Zeraora to exploit his ability to generate and absorb electricity, but the chapter ends as Zeraora begins gathering power.

Character developments and interactions

• Xu Mu recognizes how indulgent he is toward Cynthia and readily agrees to cook, though he is reluctant about her request for ice cream. When danger appears, he becomes protective and takes charge.
• Cynthia shows her softer, playful side by asking for ice cream, while also accepting that she needs rest.
• Misty and the others look out for Cynthia and steer her away from cooking.
• Zeraora goes from confused at being summoned from his Poké Ball to fired up by Xu Mu’s praise and eager to prove himself against Metagross.
• Xu Mu and Zeraora share a teasing, confident rapport: Xu Mu treats the fight as a chance to showcase Zeraora’s strength, while Zeraora responds competitively.

Significant themes

• Affection and domestic care: Xu Mu frames his apparent fear of Cynthia as devotion, and the group’s concern centers on Cynthia’s comfort.
• Protection and responsibility: Xu Mu leaves the others behind so he can confront the disturbance himself.
• Confidence and power: Zeraora’s small size contrasts with his strength, and the anticipated battle emphasizes his electrical abilities and Xu Mu’s confidence in him.

Plot points and events

• Zeraora overwhelms Metagross by sending electricity through his steel body, then drawing the current back into himself. The circuit lets Zeraora keep attacking while Metagross suffers.
• Metagross tries to fight back and later charges at Xu Mu, but Zeraora dodges his clumsy attacks and continues tormenting him. Xu Mu watches, amused and mildly sympathetic, then tells Zeraora to finish quickly because he needs to go home and cook.
• Xu Mu’s phone rings. Cynthia calls, but Misty explains that she and the others are hungry and asks when he will return to cook. Cynthia adds that she had wanted to cook, but Misty and Jessie stopped her.
• Xu Mu is alarmed at the thought of having to eat Cynthia’s cooking, and the chapter ends before he responds.

Character developments and interactions

• Zeraora is shown as powerful, agile, and mischievous. Rather than simply defeating Metagross, he deliberately prolongs the fight for his own amusement.
• Metagross grows increasingly pained, angry, and humiliated. His size and strength are little help against Zeraora’s speed and electric attacks; in frustration, he even strikes at himself while trying to hit Zeraora.
• Xu Mu remains relaxed and teasing, treating the fight as entertainment and prioritizing his plans to cook. He dodges Metagross’s charge and jokes inwardly about his opponent.
• Cynthia is flustered when Xu Mu asks if she missed him. Misty speaks for the hungry group, while Cynthia backs her up and reveals her wish to cook.

Significant themes

• Power and helplessness: Metagross’s great size cannot overcome Zeraora’s speed and elemental advantage.
• Playful cruelty and comedy: Zeraora prolongs the fight, while Xu Mu’s commentary and Metagross’s failed attacks make the confrontation humorous.
• Domestic priorities: The battle is abruptly contrasted with the group’s hunger and Xu Mu’s concern about Cynthia cooking.

Key events

Xu Mu urges Cynthia not to cook and promises he’ll handle the meal, then sends Zeraora to fight Metagross. Zeraora dodges Metagross’s powerful attacks and uses electrically charged punches to wear it down. Though Metagross manages to land one hit, Zeraora gains the advantage, climbs onto it, and overwhelms it with electricity. Metagross pleads to be released, but Zeraora ignores him until he collapses. Xu Mu recognizes how mentally draining it was for Zeraora to control his attack, praises him gently, and recalls him to rest.
Meanwhile, Misty grows impatient as Xu Mu has yet to return. Hungry after going without food all day, she questions Cynthia and anxiously clings to her whenever Cynthia tries to get up.

Character developments and interactions

• Zeraora shows speed, confidence, and fierce pride, becoming enraged after Metagross hits him. He ultimately wins through agility and sustained electrical attacks, but is exhausted afterward.
• Metagross begins combative and overconfident, then becomes frightened and begs Zeraora to stop.
• Xu Mu acts protectively toward Cynthia and attentively cares for Zeraora after the battle.
• Misty is hungry, irritable, and increasingly anxious following the frightening events of the previous night. Her fear makes her cling to Cynthia and resist being left alone with her.

Significant themes

The chapter contrasts bravado with vulnerability: Metagross’s confidence gives way to fear, while Zeraora’s battle fury is followed by fatigue. It also emphasizes care and responsibility—Xu Mu protects Cynthia from cooking and recognizes the strain the battle placed on Zeraora—alongside Misty’s lingering trauma and need for reassurance.

Plot points

• Cynthia considers cooking while Xu Mu is away, but Misty persuades her to wait so she won’t have to work hard. Misty and Jessie wait anxiously for Xu Mu.
• Xu Mu hurries home, worried Cynthia may already have started cooking. Finding that she hasn’t, he suggests everyone go out to eat.
• Over dinner, Xu Mu asks when Misty and Jessie plan to return. They say they’re leaving the next day because their leave is over and they want to focus on school.
• Cynthia offers to let them stay longer, but Jessie politely declines.
• Cynthia says she’ll cook for Xu Mu from now on. Xu Mu quickly insists that he will keep cooking instead, sparing himself the prospect of her cooking.

Character developments and interactions

• Misty looks out for Cynthia by encouraging her to rest, and is delighted when Xu Mu returns. She and Jessie have grown closer through the Pokémon Contest. She also recognizes Xu Mu’s skill at talking his way out of trouble.
• Jessie surprises Xu Mu by expressing a sincere desire to prioritize her studies, and joins Misty in planning to leave.
• Xu Mu is relieved that Cynthia hasn’t cooked and uses dinner out to avoid cooking himself. Though he teases and jokes with the others, he is especially careful to discourage Cynthia from taking over the cooking.
• Cynthia is tired but considerate, offering Misty and Jessie more time to stay. Xu Mu’s response to her cooking offer embarrasses her.

Themes

• Friendship and consideration: The group looks after one another, from Misty protecting Cynthia from extra work to Cynthia inviting her friends to stay.
• Humor and avoidance: Much of the comedy comes from Xu Mu and Cynthia both being reluctant to cook, and Xu Mu’s exaggerated relief at avoiding her cooking.
• Growing responsibility: Misty and Jessie’s decision to return to school marks a shift from contest fun toward their studies.

Key events

• Misty grows quiet after Xu Mu promises to arrange a plane so she and the others can return home.
• Kale calls Xu Mu to say a plan is ready for review. Though Xu Mu initially tries to avoid the task, he agrees to visit the next day because he is Chief and feels responsible for his people.
• Xu Mu takes Cynthia, Misty, and Jessie home after dinner.
• At four in the morning, Misty wakes Xu Mu, eager to leave. Xu Mu tells her it is too early to travel, then asks her to gather her things and wake Jessie.
• Before leaving, Xu Mu tells Cynthia he will take the others back and asks her to wait at home. He then calls Kale, waking him at an unusually early hour.

Character developments and interactions

• Xu Mu grumbles about being pulled into work but shows growing maturity: he accepts his duty as Chief rather than abandoning his responsibilities. He also patiently accommodates Misty’s plans.
• Misty remains determined to go home and playfully enjoys waking Xu Mu at four in the morning. Her eagerness contrasts with his reluctance.
• Cynthia supports Xu Mu’s plans and calmly agrees to stay behind.
• Kale is overwhelmed by the proposal and depends on Xu Mu’s review. Though pleased that Xu Mu has agreed to act like a responsible Chief, he has no idea Xu Mu will wake him before dawn.

Themes

• Responsibility and leadership: Xu Mu recognizes that his position requires him to serve and guide his people.
• Affectionate teasing and domestic humor: Misty’s early-morning persistence and Xu Mu’s weary reactions keep the chapter light.
• Changing roles: Kale, once Chief, now relies on Xu Mu to handle decisions he previously managed himself.

Plot points and events

• Xu Mu calls Kale early and announces that he is coming over to review “the Plan,” which Kale had apparently asked him to look at the previous day. Kale is confused and sleepy but agrees, and arranges for a plane to pick Xu Mu up.
• Misty wakes Jessie early so they can leave, despite Jessie’s protests. On the flight, Misty is eager to return to school and show her classmates the results of the Pokémon Contest.
• Jessie teases Misty about showing off, but her envy reveals how much the contest results matter to her too.
• Xu Mu remembers that reviewing the Plan may mean another meeting. Tired of the repeated meetings, he privately decides he may simply run if people expect him to lead another one.
• Xu Mu arrives to meet Kale and immediately asks to see the Plan. Kale presents it and asks when they should hold another general meeting and publicize it.

Character developments and interactions

• Xu Mu is proactive about reviewing the Plan but increasingly weary of being drawn into meetings. His readiness to leave rather than lead another one contrasts with the urgency he initially shows.
• Kale is intimidated by Xu Mu’s influence and worries that upsetting him could make him stop working. Though frustrated by the early call and long wait, he accommodates Xu Mu and seeks his guidance.
• Misty is excited and impatient to return to school, motivated by the chance to share her contest results.
• Jessie complains about being woken and dragged along, and needles Misty about showing off. Beneath the teasing, she feels envy and takes the contest seriously.
• The exchanges are shaped by teasing, reluctance, and an imbalance of power: Kale defers to Xu Mu, while Jessie grumbles at Misty but cannot hide her own interest in the competition.

Significant themes

• Responsibility and reluctance: Xu Mu is expected to help organize plans and meetings, but resents the burden.
• Ambition and recognition: Misty’s eagerness to return to school, and Jessie’s envy, show how much public achievement matters to both.
• Power and dependence: Kale’s fear that Xu Mu might walk away shows how heavily others rely on him.

Plot points and events

• Xu Mu rejects Kale’s suggestion to hold a meeting, insisting that meetings are pointless. Kale gives up and says he will announce the plan later.
• After seeing Misty and Jessie off, Xu Mu reviews Kale’s plan, then summons Arceus to teleport him home. He goes straight back to bed while Cynthia is asleep.
• When Xu Mu wakes, Cynthia has gone to class and left him a note and a plate of food. He throws the food away and cooks for himself.
• Xu Hong calls to invite Xu Mu to attend an upcoming school celebration as a guest. Though reluctant, he agrees to come when she tells him his status as Chief makes the invitation appropriate.
• Xu Mu reflects on how demanding his role as Chief is, then releases his Pokémon into the courtyard for fresh air. Greninja hopes they will battle, but Xu Mu says no. Greninja sulks, and Zeraora approaches to speak with him.

Character developments and interactions

• Xu Mu remains laid-back and avoids meetings, work, and obligations when possible, despite being a Chief. He accepts the school invitation, but privately resents how little free time his duties leave him.
• Kale is exasperated by Xu Mu’s refusal to meet and settles for announcing the plan himself.
• Cynthia shows care by leaving Xu Mu a note and food, though he finds the meal unappetizing.
• Xu Hong persuades Xu Mu to attend the school celebration by reminding him that he is a Chief as well as a student.
• Greninja eagerly expects a battle but is disappointed when Xu Mu has released the Pokémon only for fresh air. Zeraora begins an interaction with the sulking Greninja at the chapter’s end.

Significant themes

• Duty versus leisure: Xu Mu enjoys comfort and time with his Pokémon but feels burdened by his responsibilities.
• Humor through contrasting perspectives: Xu Mu considers himself busy, while Kale’s implied workload makes that complaint seem comically unreasonable.
• Care and companionship: Cynthia’s note and the Pokémon gathering show small gestures of concern and connection, even amid Xu Mu’s reluctance and the Pokémon’s differing expectations.

Plot points and events

• After asking Greninja what he had been discussing, Zeraora is promptly recruited for training. Greninja calls him “little bro” and announces that he will give him practice, leaving Zeraora alarmed.
• Xu Mu checks his Pokémon through the system. The chapter then reviews each Pokémon’s abilities, history, personality, and role in Xu Mu’s life.

Character developments and interactions

• Greninja remains Xu Mu’s trusted, battle-tested companion. Spotting an opportunity to train, he enthusiastically takes Zeraora under his wing; Zeraora’s reaction suggests he expects the practice to be rough.
• Charizard has become much stronger under Xu Mu’s training, though he remains cautious about getting hurt and mistakenly thinks himself weak. He wants to improve so he can join battles rather than be left behind.
• Lugia, entrusted to Xu Mu by his elder after the elder’s death, is both a close companion and Xu Mu’s frequent mount. Though seldom called on to fight, he is powerful and has helped Xu Mu greatly.
• Celebi is a peaceful support Pokémon who mainly heals the team. He rarely appears in combat, but Xu Mu values his contributions.
• The two Mewtwo came from different worlds and have distinct strengths: one specializes in psychic powers, the other in hand-to-hand combat. Both share Mewtwo’s intelligence and fighting spirit, though Xu Mu has helped temper his explosive temper.
• Xu Mu reflects on how each Pokémon has grown alongside him and contributed to his success. His bond with the team is rooted in loyalty, shared hardship, and mutual support.

Significant themes

• Companionship and loyalty: Greninja’s long history with Xu Mu and the Pokémon’s continued presence in his life underscore their close bonds.
• Growth through training: Charizard’s progress—and his desire to become battle-ready—shows how effort and guidance can build confidence and strength.
• Different forms of contribution: The chapter stresses that Pokémon need not be frontline fighters to matter; healing, travel, and steadfast support are also valuable.
• Power and temperament: The contrast between Mew and Mewtwo highlights different attitudes toward conflict, while Mewtwo’s development shows that strength can coexist with greater self-control.

Plot points and events

• Xu Mu can bring back only two Pokémon, and he is pleased to have chosen Chaofan and Chaoyue, whose strengths are unusually powerful psychic ability and fighting skill.
• He reviews the system’s ability assessments and finds them comically inaccurate: Dragonite is described as having “Vast Knowledge,” Zeraora as merely “Generating Electricity,” Slaking as having no ability, and Arceus as having only “Teleportation.”
• Xu Mu jokes that the system must have its own ideas. The system protests that it does not, then falls silent when challenged.
• Xu Mu reflects on how rarely he uses Slaking, who is content to laze around, and on Arceus’s immense untapped power. He expects Arceus will soon be needed to break the barrier between worlds and prove himself.

Character developments and interactions

• Xu Mu is amused by the system’s misleading descriptions, while the system becomes defensive and avoids responding.
• Xu Mu recognizes that Zeraora is comparatively weak among his Pokémon, especially beside veterans such as Greninja, though Zeraora is still formidable by ordinary standards. Zeraora’s genuine desire to stay with Xu Mu is reassuring to him.
• Slaking’s laziness means he rarely gets called into action; Xu Mu accepts this, keeping him because collecting Pokémon is a hobby.
• Xu Mu trusts Arceus’s true strength despite the system’s narrow description. Arceus offers no objection to Xu Mu’s plans.
• The Pokémon nearby notice Xu Mu laughing but are too intimidated to ask why, creating a comic contrast between his private amusement and their confusion.

Significant themes

• Limits of measurement: The system’s simple labels cannot capture the Pokémon’s real abilities or power.
• Belonging and acceptance: Xu Mu values Zeraora’s wish to remain with him and keeps Slaking despite his lack of usefulness.
• Untapped potential: Arceus’s power has yet to be revealed, but Xu Mu anticipates a decisive role for him.
• Humor through contrast: The system’s absurd assessments clash with what Xu Mu knows about the Pokémon.

Summary

Xu Mu reviews three Pokémon on the system panel and reflects on their strengths and place in his team.

• The Legendary Birds—with fire, ice, and lightning abilities—have been with Xu Mu for a long time and have helped him greatly. Though powerful, their potential is limited, and they cannot grow much stronger. Xu Mu accepts this and resolves to care for them rather than push them further.
• Hoopa, whose summoning ability lets him call Pokémon into battle, earns Xu Mu’s admiration. Xu Mu recalls how Hoopa turned the tide during the last world war by summoning many Pokémon and confusing Team Rocket. Fond of Hoopa even when he is not fighting, Xu Mu hopes to strengthen him so he might one day summon an exceptionally powerful Pokémon.
• Marshadow, listed with the ability “Timidity,” is found hiding from the other Pokémon. Xu Mu gently invites him to join them, and Marshadow complies, though he is frightened by Greninja’s rough sparring with Zeraora. Xu Mu sees Marshadow’s potential as a stealthy, powerful assassin and believes he can help him overcome his fear. Marshadow, meanwhile, thinks Xu Mu had promised he would not have to fight.

Character developments and interactions

Xu Mu’s affection for his Pokémon shapes his decisions: he accepts the Legendary Birds’ limits, values Hoopa beyond his usefulness in battle, and wants to help Marshadow grow despite his timid nature. Hoopa responds warmly to Xu Mu’s attention, while Marshadow obeys Xu Mu but remains anxious around the group. Greninja’s aggressive training of Zeraora unintentionally reinforces Marshadow’s fear of socializing.

Themes

The chapter emphasizes loyalty and care for companions, valuing Pokémon beyond raw strength, and the tension between a trainer’s plans for growth and a Pokémon’s own fears or expectations.

Key events

• Xu Mu reviews his system’s sparse ability descriptions, beginning with Solgaleo, whose listed ability is simply “Emit Light.”
• Thinking about Solgaleo leads Xu Mu to consider fusion Pokémon. He recalls Necrozma’s Dusk Mane and Dawn Wings forms, created by fusing with Solgaleo and Lunala, respectively.
• He also reflects on his own Zygarde and its 10%, 50%, and Complete formes, wondering whether Complete Forme is one being or many.
• Seeing Lugia reminds Xu Mu of a Zekrom from the Hunter Guild that could also fuse with another Pokémon, though he has no idea where it went.
• Xu Mu considers Ho-Oh’s ability to revive Pokémon and imagines combining that power with Hoopa summoning Celebi to heal others. Excited by the possibilities, he stares at Ho-Oh in a way that alarms it.
• Ho-Oh cautiously asks whether it has offended Xu Mu. Xu Mu is surprised and denies it.

Character developments and interactions

• Xu Mu is curious and opportunistic, mentally exploring how powerful Pokémon abilities and fusion mechanics might be used together.
• He admires Solgaleo’s strength and charisma but admits he has not yet gotten to know him well. He assumes Solgaleo’s decision to follow him reflects confidence in him.
• Xu Mu remains uncertain about Zygarde’s nature in Complete Forme, but accepts the ambiguity as long as they can communicate.
• Ho-Oh has quickly learned to read Xu Mu’s habits from the other Pokémon. It interprets his suspicious stare as a sign that Xu Mu is plotting something, leading to a nervous but comic exchange.

Significant themes

• Power and possibility: Fusion, transformation, resurrection, and healing suggest extraordinary combinations of abilities.
• Companionship and trust: Xu Mu considers the bonds forming between himself and his Pokémon, especially Solgaleo’s choice to follow him.
• Humor through misunderstanding: Xu Mu’s private schemes and Ho-Oh’s anxious reaction create a lighthearted contrast between intention and appearance.