Recaps

Li Wei, Ash, Lucario, and Mega Lucario joined their aura to help Mew restore the collapsing Tree of Creation, while Diancie and Shaymin strengthened them. Their combined Aura Sphere surpassed the power Sir Aaron had once wielded, giving them hope of saving the Tree.

• Li Wei and the others reached the Tree of Creation’s heart, where Sir Aaron’s gloves and a Time Flower revealed how he had sacrificed himself to save Cameran Palace and why he had sealed Lucario away.
• Lucario learned that Sir Aaron had never abandoned it and chose to sacrifice itself by transferring aura to Mew, but its strength alone was insufficient.
• Li Wei decided to help Lucario, then Mega Evolved it as they began sending aura into Mew.
• Ash put on Sir Aaron’s gloves and formed an Aura Sphere, while Diancie used Helping Hand, Shaymin sent green light into the group, and Sirfetch’d cheered them on.
• Li Wei, Ash, Lucario, and Mega Lucario combined their aura into a sphere stronger than Sir Aaron’s, and Lucario declared that they had a chance.

Li Wei, Ash, and their Pokémon restored the Tree of Creation and helped Mew recover. As the group prepared to leave, Mew grew sad about being left alone, and Li Wei learned it could not stray far from the tree for long.

• Li Wei, Ash, Mega Lucario, Diancie, and Shaymin channeled Aura into Mew, which restored the Tree of Creation and stopped the mountain from collapsing.
• Li Wei and the others rested and shared food, while Kidd ordered Banks to seal away their gathered data so no one else would disturb the tree.
• Mew enjoyed Li Wei's Pokéblocks and then pleaded with him to stay and play.
• Li Wei considered finding Mew a companion but gave up on the idea because Mew were so difficult to find.
• Li Wei asked whether Mew could leave the Tree of Creation for longer, and Meowth translated that it could only go a little farther than the castle and could not stay away long.

Li Wei and the others said goodbye to Mew after learning its range was limited to places connected to the Tree of Creation’s roots. Lucario stayed at Cameran Palace to protect it and keep Mew company, while the others left promising to visit again.

• Li Wei warned Mew not to bring Trainers’ Pokémon into the Tree of Creation, since it might mistake them for a virus and cause trouble.
• Ash invited Lucario to travel with him, but Lucario chose to stay at Cameran Palace to protect Queen Arianna and keep Mew company.
• Li Wei and Steven decided to suggest that Queen Arianna create a video-game room for Mew at Cameran Palace rather than connect the Tree of Creation to the internet.
• Li Wei and the others left the revitalized Tree of Creation, and Jessie, James, and Meowth departed in their handmade hot-air balloon.
• Mew grew sad at the farewell, but Ash said they could keep in touch and Steven promised to visit in two weeks, cheering Mew up.

Li Wei and his companions returned to Cameran Palace, where Queen Arianna welcomed them and helped make a special playroom for Mew. After Mew made new friends and the group shared the story of saving the Tree of Creation, the companions began going their separate ways.

• Queen Arianna welcomed Li Wei and his companions, and Steven used Money Power to order electronics and games for Mew's new room.
• Mew visited the attic at Cameran Palace, where Queen Arianna welcomed Mew and Ash played games with Mew.
• Li Wei told Cynthia about Sir Aaron's sacrifice and how he, Ash, and the Lucario had helped save Mew and the Tree of Creation.
• Ash and Steven explained the Tree of Creation crisis in the group chat, and Li Wei invited the others to visit Mew at Cameran Palace.
• Ash and Brock departed, Steven said goodbye, and Li Wei prepared to travel to Blackthorn City.

Li Wei unlocked the ability to control Aura after his breakthrough at Cameran Palace and decided to learn dessert-making from its pastry chef, Philip Filet Mignon. He met Philip in his workshop and asked him to teach him.

• Li Wei's Aura broke through, granting him the beginner-level Aura ability and the power to sense through darkness.
• Li Wei stayed at Cameran Palace to learn how to make desserts and asked Queen Arianna to introduce him to the palace pastry chef.
• Queen Arianna gave Li Wei a letter for Philip Filet Mignon, who had developed and refined many desserts in his workshop.
• Li Wei examined Philip's dessert photographs and judged that Philip was likely a Master Tier dessert chef.
• Li Wei introduced himself to Philip and asked to learn how to make desserts from him.

Li Wei asked Philip to teach him dessert making, and Philip let him demonstrate his skills in the Royal Kitchen. Philip tasted Li Wei’s Corn Tart and recognized that Li Wei was a capable dessert maker.

• Li Wei presented Queen Arianna’s recommendation letter and asked Philip to teach him dessert making.
• Philip warmed to Li Wei after hearing how much he enjoyed making desserts, but remained skeptical of his abilities.
• Li Wei offered to prove his skills by making a dessert, and Philip allowed him to use the kitchen and its ingredients.
• Li Wei prepared Corn Tarts with precise, confident movements, impressing Philip as he watched.
• Philip tasted a Corn Tart and was struck by its crisp pastry, fragrant corn, and balanced citrus sweetness.

After Philip tasted Li Wei’s Corn Tart, the two spent several days exchanging cooking and dessert-making techniques in Cameran Palace. Li Wei left having learned from Philip, while their new panna cotta earned praise from Queen Arianna and the Pokémon.

• Philip tasted Li Wei’s Corn Tart, apologized for underestimating him, and invited him to stay and exchange cooking skills.
• Li Wei and Philip shared recipes and techniques in Philip’s workshop, where Mew, Diancie, and Lucario enjoyed their food.
• Philip asked Li Wei to teach him Candied Sweet Potato, and they created a new version of White Jade Panna Cotta with roasted Chesto Berry.
• On the afternoon before Li Wei’s departure, Queen Arianna, Housekeeper Granny, Mew, Diancie, and Lucario praised the refined panna cotta.
• Li Wei called Philip his teacher, and Philip welcomed him to seek guidance whenever he needed help with desserts.

Li Wei left Cameran Palace after the World Tree crisis, carrying new rewards and friendships, then traveled to Saffron City with plans to explore Kanto. He learned that Team Rocket was undergoing a major transformation, with Giovanni apparently working with Lance to remove criminal factions from the organization.

• Li Wei said goodbye to Mew, Queen Arianna, and the others at Cameran Palace, promising to send Mew more treats and find a way to bring it to his home someday.
• Li Wei reflected on the rewards he had gained, including a Latias Mega Stone, Soul Dew, aura abilities, friendship with Mew, and new dessert-making skills.
• Li Wei and Lucario traveled to Saffron City, where Li Wei learned Sabrina was away in Unova and Lance complained about Kanto's absent Gym Leaders.
• Li Wei learned that Team Rocket had announced an industrial transformation and plans to renovate children's welfare homes while authorities arrested former members and Pokémon Hunters.
• Li Wei suspected Giovanni was cooperating with Lance to purge criminal factions from Team Rocket as it tried to become legitimate.

Ash received a special-edition Pokédex and the title of Person of Bonds from Professor Oak in Saffron City. Green told Li Wei that Professor Oak had prepared a different thank-you gift for him, and Li Wei planned to visit Pallet Town before continuing his travels.

• Professor Oak asked Ash what Pokémon meant to him, then gave him a Red Special Pokédex and named him Person of Bonds.
• Akin praised Ash's new title, and Green reminded him that the Pokédex carried responsibility and offered to teach him more battle tactics.
• Green told Li Wei that Professor Oak had prepared a gift for him because he already had Pokédex Rotom.
• Li Wei planned to visit Vermilion City, Pallet Town, and Blackthorn City before heading home.
• Li Wei took Diancie, Shaymin, and the others to the Silph Building and invited them to buy whatever they needed.

Li Wei arrived in Vermilion City to visit his old friend Lt. Surge, who had once refused Giovanni’s invitation to rejoin Team Rocket. Lt. Surge greeted Li Wei at the Vermilion Gym after an awkward moment when he mistook the crowd’s cheers for admiration of himself.

• Li Wei went to the Vermilion Gym, where Lt. Surge was battling challengers and thinking about asking Li Wei to cook for him.
• The chapter recalled how Li Wei and Lt. Surge had met aboard the S.S. Aqua and how Lt. Surge had since chosen a peaceful life as a Gym Leader.
• Giovanni visited Lt. Surge and invited him to join Team Rainbow Rocket, but Lt. Surge refused while offering to help if Giovanni followed the right path.
• Li Wei arrived at the Gym with Lucario and Diancie, prompting the spectators to cheer for him and leaving Lt. Surge embarrassed.
• Li Wei teased Lt. Surge for taking his frustration out on a challenger, and Lt. Surge asked whether he had come to challenge the Gym.

Li Wei watched the Vermilion Gym’s morning challenges before Lt. Surge invited him to cook lunch for the Gym staff. As Li Wei prepared to cook with the ingredients Lt. Surge had stocked, he discovered that Surge had even provided the seasonings he commonly used.

• Lt. Surge and Li Wei decided not to battle because the Gym was holding official challenges and neither wanted a dangerous no-holds-barred match.
• Li Wei watched the morning Gym Challenges with Lucario, Shaymin, and Diancie while the Gym’s female visitors gathered around him for autographs.
• Lt. Surge grew jealous of Li Wei’s fans, then invited him to cook lunch after his stomach growled.
• Li Wei agreed to cook for the Gym staff, and Visquez and Tony eagerly asked to join the meal.
• Li Wei chose to steam the fresh harbor fish and was surprised that Lt. Surge had stocked ginger and all the seasonings he commonly used.

Li Wei cooked a feast for Lt. Surge and discussed his plans to visit the Dragon's Den before asking about Giovanni. Lt. Surge revealed that Giovanni had tried to recruit him into Team Rocket again, and Li Wei ended the chapter by jokingly presenting his Special Investigator credentials before saying he had something to tell him.

• Li Wei prepared a table of seafood and other dishes for Lt. Surge and Biscuit.
• Li Wei told Lt. Surge he planned to visit Professor Oak, then Blackthorn City and the Dragon's Den, though he was undecided about catching another Dragon-type Pokémon.
• Li Wei casually asked whether Giovanni had contacted Lt. Surge, startling him and the former Team Rocket members at the table.
• Lt. Surge admitted Giovanni had recently explained Team Rocket's new ideals and asked him to rejoin, but Lt. Surge had refused while offering to help with the ideals.
• Li Wei flashed his Special Investigator credentials and jokingly declared Lt. Surge under arrest, then said he had something to tell him.

At Vermilion Gym, Li Wei and Lt. Surge discussed Team Rocket’s reforms and Silver’s connection to Giovanni. Silver visited Akin in Johto, while Li Wei later left Vermilion City for Pallet Town.

• Li Wei told Lt. Surge that Team Rocket was changing, and they speculated that Lance and Giovanni might cooperate to help Silver reconcile with his father.
• Silver climbed over the wall to visit Akin, explaining that he still felt guilty about Giovanni’s crimes and believed he did not deserve to live openly.
• Akin stopped trying to persuade Silver and watched animation discs with him, ordering Volcano Burgers, cola, and the fries Silver wanted.
• Li Wei left Vermilion Gym after reminiscing with Lt. Surge, who accepted a Bug Catcher’s challenge.
• Li Wei fished at Vermilion Harbor with Lucario and watched his Pokémon race across the sea before setting off with Diancie for Pallet Town.

Li Wei arrived in Pallet Town and visited Professor Oak's Laboratory, where he arranged a gathering with Blue and several friends for the next day. Red, Yellow, Ash, Brock, Lorelei, and Lance all said they would join.

• Li Wei arrived in Pallet Town with his Pokémon and took a group photo with Professor Oak's Laboratory's windmill in the background.
• Blue invited Li Wei to the laboratory and confirmed he had returned to Pallet Town after handling challenges at the Viridian Gym.
• Akin learned Li Wei was in Pallet Town and arranged to visit the next day with someone else.
• Red and Yellow said they would come to Pallet Town the next day, and Ash and Brock decided to return there too.
• Lorelei and Lance asked to join the gathering, and Blue welcomed them.
• Li Wei arrived at Professor Oak's Laboratory.

Li Wei arrived at Professor Oak's Laboratory in Pallet Town and learned that Professor Oak and Bill were researching a gigantic fossilized tooth believed to belong to an ancient Sharpedo. After settling in for the night, Li Wei invited Cynthia to join a gathering the next day, and she accepted.

• Daisy welcomed Li Wei and his Pokémon to Professor Oak's Laboratory while Professor Oak, Bill, and Blue continued their research.
• Blue told Li Wei that the researchers had found a single enormous fossilized tooth near Bill's Lighthouse and preliminarily identified it as belonging to an ancient Sharpedo.
• Blue showed Li Wei to a guest room in the villa and explained that Corviknight could be let out by the window near a pond.
• Li Wei called his father Leon to say he had arrived safely and expected to return home in four or five days.
• Li Wei invited Cynthia to the gathering at Professor Oak's Laboratory the next day, and she agreed to come.

Li Wei and Green discussed preparations for the gathering at Professor Oak's Laboratory and the risks of investigating the Tree of Creation's bond with Mew. Green decided to visit Cameran Palace in a few days to learn more.

• Li Wei asked Red, Green, Brock, Lance, and others in the Chat Group to bring ingredients, and Blue volunteered to shop for Red and Green.
• Steven said he was still in Kalos and could not attend, while Brock said he and Ash would buy ingredients in Viridian City.
• Li Wei planned to visit Pallet Town's morning market with Lucario and Metagross, then discussed Mew and the Tree of Creation with Green.
• Li Wei said he wanted to find a safe way to weaken Mew's connection to the Tree of Creation, and Green warned that a mistake could cause catastrophic damage.
• Li Wei wondered whether the Tree of Creation was connected to Mt. Coronet, and Green said the possibility remained unknown.
• Green decided to visit Cameran Palace in a few days to investigate the Tree of Creation and Mew.

Blue traveled to Agatha’s mansion in Viridian Forest, hoping Li Wei’s Candied Sweet Potato could help resolve the long-standing rift between Agatha and Professor Oak. Meanwhile, Li Wei set off for the morning market after Crystal gave him directions.

• Blue left Professor Oak’s Laboratory early, and Crystal explained how Li Wei could reach the morning market.
• Crystal’s work as Professor Oak’s Pokémon-catching assistant and her respect for Li Wei were described.
• Blue flew across Viridian Forest on Charizard toward Agatha’s mansion.
• Blue recalled Agatha’s anger over Professor Oak abandoning battles to pursue Pokédex research, which had driven them apart.
• Blue entered Agatha’s mansion, planning to use Li Wei’s Candied Sweet Potato to help settle matters between them.

Blue visited Agatha at the Old Chateau and invited her to a gathering at Professor Oak's Laboratory organized by Li Wei. Agatha remained unsure whether to go after Blue urged her to hear out Professor Oak and reconsider their estrangement.

• Blue entered Agatha's mansion and stood his ground when she challenged him over being Professor Oak's grandson.
• Blue reminded Agatha that he had beaten her years earlier, and Agatha accepted that he had surpassed her.
• Blue invited Agatha to a gathering at Professor Oak's Laboratory, explaining that Li Wei had organized it and the other three Kanto Elite Four members would attend.
• Blue urged Agatha to speak with Professor Oak and learn why he had pursued Pokédex research, then left without knowing whether she would come.
• Agatha told Gengar to close the door, and the mansion returned to silence and darkness.

Li Wei explored Professor Oak's Backyard with Lucario and observed its Pokémon while looking for ideas for his Pokémon theme park. He left the dueling Dragonite alone and watched Arcanine and Hop play as Lucario trained its aura.

• Li Wei returned from the Morning Market with ingredients, stored them with Lucario, and set out to explore the Backyard.
• Li Wei saw two Dragonite pursuing the uninterested Dragapult mother, then fighting each other, and chose not to intervene.
• Li Wei watched Arcanine and Crystal's Arcanine Hop race around the Backyard and hurried out of their way.
• Lucario practiced sensing the world through aura and recalled Sir Aaron's Lucario teaching it to use aura and smell in training and battle.
• Li Wei reflected that Sir Aaron's meditation technique matched the one taught in Gurkinn's family and decided to ask Gurkinn about it later.

Li Wei visited Professor Oak’s backyard, where he reunited with Diancie and Shaymin and met Delia, who brought breakfast. He helped Bulbasaur and Cyndaquil with treats and food, then Bulbasaur rushed toward an explosion in the distance.

• Li Wei found Diancie admiring the flowers and learned Shaymin had fallen asleep while playing hide-and-seek.
• Delia arrived with Mr. Mime and breakfast, thanked Li Wei for looking after Ash, and agreed to help with dinner.
• Bulbasaur and Cyndaquil emerged from the bushes, and Li Wei distracted Heracross with Golden Honey and gave the two Pokémon Pokéblocks.
• Other Pokémon gathered for food as Lucario explained that Bulbasaur had stopped a brawl in the backyard the previous night.
• Shaymin woke up and proudly told Li Wei that nobody had found it during hide-and-seek.
• An explosion sounded in the distance, and Bulbasaur charged toward it.

Li Wei watched Bulbasaur resolve a fight between Charmander and Squirtle, then saw Shaymin transform into Sky Forme and restore Professor Oak’s backyard. Bulbasaur offered to show Li Wei the yard’s deeper territory, where powerful Pokémon lived, and Li Wei set off to see them.

• Bulbasaur caught Charmander and Squirtle with Vine Whips, fed them Berries, and bound them together until they reconciled.
• Bulbasaur shared Berries with Li Wei, Lucario, and Diancie as more Pokémon gathered around.
• Shaymin touched the Gracidea Flower, changed into Sky Forme, and renewed the damaged lawn with its blessing.
• Bulbasaur showed Li Wei the vegetable plots and explained that powerful Pokémon groups lived deeper in the backyard.
• Li Wei, accompanied by his Pokémon, followed Bulbasaur toward the woodland territory where Metagross had already gone.

Li Wei and Bulbasaur reached the Giant Rock Arena deep in Professor Oak’s Backyard, where Pallet Town’s powerful Pokémon gathered to spar. Metagross entered the arena seeking a battle, and Blastoise invited anyone willing to challenge it.

• Bulbasaur led Li Wei and his Pokémon through the Backyard, where they greeted a mother Kangaskhan and her young.
• Li Wei and Bulbasaur reached the Giant Rock Arena and saw Blue’s Blastoise, Venusaur, Gyarados, Rhyperior, and Pidgeot among the powerful Pokémon living in the Back Mountain.
• Professor Oak’s Kangaskhan watched several young Kangaskhan practice grappling while Li Wei observed from a distant hillside.
• Metagross leapt into the arena, and Sirfetch’d cheered as Corviknight prepared to join the action.
• Blastoise recognized Metagross and invited the Pokémon at the arena to challenge it.

Metagross challenged Professor Oak's Kangaskhan to a sparring match in the Giant Rock Arena, where Kangaskhan proved vastly stronger in their opening clash. Metagross continued attacking with psychic-powered rocks and Hammer Arm, leaving the match poised for its next exchange.

• Metagross challenged Professor Oak's Kangaskhan, and Kangaskhan accepted while the herd cleared space for their sparring match.
• Metagross struck first with Meteor Mash, but Kangaskhan met it with Mega Punch and sent it tumbling across the arena.
• Metagross used Psychic to hurl rocks at Kangaskhan, which dodged and shattered them with Fire Punch and Ice Punch as Lucario watched its technique.
• Kangaskhan fired Hyper Beam, but Metagross blocked it with Protect and then rushed in with a super-effective Hammer Arm.

Kangaskhan defeated Li Wei's Metagross after a fierce sparring match, while Sirfetch'd challenged Blue's Blastoise. Blastoise shattered Sirfetch'd's Protect with Hydro Pump, leaving their battle underway.

• Kangaskhan used Fire Punch and Protect to counter Metagross's attacks, while Metagross kept fighting and impressed the watching Pokémon.
• Metagross charged with Heavy Slam, but Kangaskhan held its ground, struck Metagross with Low Kick, and gently ended the match once it could no longer battle.
• Blastoise announced the end of the sparring match, and Sirfetch'd challenged Blue's Blastoise.
• Sirfetch'd attacked Blastoise with Leaf Blade, but Blastoise deflected it with Rapid Spin and sent Sirfetch'd flying with Hydro Pump.
• Sirfetch'd blocked Blastoise's next Hydro Pump with Protect, but the force shattered its shield.

At Back Mountain’s Giant Rock Arena, Sirfetch’d and Pidgeot completed hard-fought sparring matches against Blastoise and Corviknight, while Lucario stayed behind to challenge Machamp. Li Wei left the arena with several Pokémon and met Professor Oak and the others, who asked him to cook lunch before the online gathering.

• Sirfetch’d endured Blastoise’s attacks, redirected Waterfall with its leek, and battled until it ran out of stamina; Blastoise praised its toughness and ended the match.
• Pidgeot and Corviknight clashed with Brave Bird, and Pidgeot won; Mew secretly caught Corviknight’s fall with psychic power.
• The Pokémon of Back Mountain welcomed Metagross, Sirfetch’d, and Corviknight, and Lucario stayed to challenge Blue’s Machamp after delivering Potions.
• Li Wei left Back Mountain with Bulbasaur, Diancie, Shaymin, and Arcanine while Mew quietly slipped away from the group.
• Professor Oak, Bill, Daisy, and the others met Li Wei on the path and asked him to make lunch, which he agreed to do before the online gathering.