Chapter Summaries

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.

Li Wei and Green discussed the Giant Rock Arena, where the Back Mountain Pokémon gathered to battle and train. The chapter ended with Li Wei considering how his planned Pokémon theme park could teach visitors about Pokémon without turning battles into its main attraction.

• Professor Oak, Bill, Kris, and Daisy finished organizing their research materials while Li Wei prepared lunch and awaited Ash and Brock.
• Green returned from Viridian City with ingredients after visiting the Viridian Gym, and helped Li Wei carry out the dishes.
• Green told Li Wei that Metagross, Sirfetch'd, Corviknight, and Lucario were still battling at the Giant Rock Arena.
• Li Wei learned that Metagross had challenged Professor Oak's Kangaskhan, while the other Pokémon had challenged Green's Blastoise, Pidgeot, and Machamp.
• Green explained that Mew's prank had sparked a brawl that Blastoise, Venusaur, Machamp, and other dominant Pokémon settled by establishing the valley as a regular battle arena.
• Li Wei reflected that his planned Pokémon theme park would instead teach visitors about Pokémon and challenge discrimination against types such as Ghost, Dark, and Bug.

Ash returned to Professor Oak's Laboratory, where everyone prepared for an evening of food and battles. Red, Yellow, Blue, Akin, and Silver arrived, leaving the group together as the gathering got underway.

• Ash arrived with ingredients and asked Green to battle him, but Green told him to help set up and promised to talk that night.
• Red picked up Yellow and Blue and brought them to Professor Oak's Laboratory with two bags of ingredients Blue had bought.
• Blue presented Green with a forged bill for over 550,000, and Green agreed to transfer her the money.
• Yellow, Red, and Blue joined the preparations in the backyard.
• Akin arrived on Togekiss with Silver on Honchkrow, and Silver spotted Blue among the group.
• Lucario, Metagross, and the others returned safely after receiving treatment at Pallet Town's Pokémon Center.

Cynthia, Lorelei, and Agatha arrived at Professor Oak's Laboratory, where Professor Oak teased Cynthia and questioned Lorelei about her love life. Agatha then asked Professor Oak why he had given up being Champion to research the Pokédex, while Cynthia reached the kitchen and surprised Brock.

• Cynthia arrived at Professor Oak's Laboratory, and Professor Oak teased her about Li Wei making desserts for her.
• Lorelei arrived on Articuno, told Professor Oak she had no boyfriend, and went to join the others after he stopped asking questions.
• Agatha arrived at Professor Oak's Laboratory at Blue's suggestion and told Professor Oak to explain why he had given up being Champion to research the Pokédex.
• Cynthia entered the kitchen, where Brock recognized her as a Champion.

Professor Oak convinced Agatha to leave the Elite Four and focus on helping people understand Pokémon, while Li Wei prepared special desserts for Cynthia and Brock suffered through their romance. As dinner neared at Professor Oak's Laboratory, Ash and Red battled their opponents in the backyard, and Ash sprang up after taking a Body Slam when Delia called everyone to eat.

• Professor Oak persuaded Agatha that educating people about Ghost-type and Dark-type Pokémon mattered more than remaining Champion, and Agatha left after declining dinner.
• Li Wei told Cynthia he had secretly learned to make Basque burnt cheesecake and white sesame panna cotta for her, while Brock asked how Li Wei had won her over and ended up crying over the answer.
• Green assessed Ash's battling style after Pidgeot defeated Swellow and considered whether Ash needed to learn to command slower Pokémon.
• Ash battled Akin while Red battled Bruno, and Lorelei declined Lance's invitation to battle until the Master League.
• Delia called everyone to help with dinner, and Ash sprang to his feet after taking a Body Slam.

Li Wei and the others prepared a lavish dinner at Professor Oak's Laboratory, with Ash and Bruno drawing attention for their hearty appetites and resilience. As everyone gathered to eat, they discussed Agatha's visit and arranged the seating so Red sat beside Yellow.

• Li Wei cooked Pigeon Swallowing a Swallow's Nest, Poffins, and other dishes with help from Charizard, while Brock and Delia prepared food as well.
• Ash and Akin rushed into the kitchen hoping to sneak bites, and Lance joked that Ash had put his talent points in the wrong places after seeing him recover from hard battles.
• The group carried the dishes to the table, and Professor Oak said Agatha had visited but left despite being invited to dinner.
• Li Wei learned from Blue that Blue had visited Agatha that morning and offered to make her a house call with his cooking.
• Lance and Lorelei arranged for Li Wei and Cynthia to sit together, while the others seated Red beside Yellow and Akin pulled Ash away.

Li Wei hosted a dinner at Professor Oak's Laboratory, where the Trainers and their Pokémon shared food and stories. As the gathering wound down, Silver voiced his wish for this life, and Red suggested taking a group photo.

• Li Wei served Pokémon Curry and began the gathering as Pokémon from the laboratory's backyard joined the guests.
• Red expressed surprise that Cynthia had come, and Cynthia explained that she and Li Wei had known each other since childhood.
• Lorelei called Li Wei and Cynthia childhood sweethearts, while Ash innocently asked whether they were good friends.
• The Trainers shared stories about their travels, battles, and encounters with legendary Pokémon as Professor Oak praised the bonds between Trainers and Pokémon.
• Silver said this was the life he wanted, and Red suggested that everyone take a picture together.

After the reunion at Professor Oak's Laboratory, the Trainers departed, and Professor Oak gave Li Wei fossilized dragon skeletons and reconstructed models for his planned Pokémon Theme Park. Li Wei accepted the gift and set off for Blackthorn City to meet Lance.

• Rotom took a group photo of the gathered Trainers and Pokémon before Lance, Lorelei, Red, Silver, Ash, and the others departed.
• The next day, Professor Oak and Green showed Li Wei several complete fossilized dragon skeletons and matching reconstructed models, which he accepted for exhibition at his Pokémon Theme Park.
• Professor Oak and Professor Rowan planned to arrange transport for the fossils to the Breeding Center, where Li Wei would build an exhibition hall.
• Green saw Li Wei off at Pallet Town's station as he began his journey to Blackthorn City.

Li Wei visited Blackthorn City with his Pokémon and met Lance and Clair before entering Dragon's Den. After the Dragon Elder welcomed him as a friend of the Dragon Tamer Family, Lance agreed to take him to see Giant Dragonite.

• Li Wei had his Pokémon examined at the Blackthorn City Pokémon Center, where he met Lance and Clair.
• Lance hosted lunch, then led Li Wei and the others to Dragon's Den.
• Li Wei and his companions crossed the flooded cave to the Dragon Shrine, where he saw the Dragon-type Pokémon living there.
• Li Wei introduced himself to the Dragon Elder and said he had come to check on his friend, Giant Dragonite.
• The Dragon Elder thanked Li Wei for helping Giant Dragonite and told Lance to take him to see it.

Li Wei visited Dragon's Den with Lance and Clair, learned about its many Dragon-type Pokémon, and was swarmed by hungry young Pokémon drawn to his treats. At the valley's lake, Giant Dragonite emerged and recognized Li Wei.

• Lance introduced Li Wei to young Dragon Tamer Family members, then explained that Dragon's Den held many powerful Pokémon and unusually concentrated Dragon-type energy.
• Lance led Li Wei and Clair through the valley, where Pokémon from many regions gathered and showed curiosity about Li Wei's two Dragapult.
• Gible approached Li Wei for a Pokéblock, drawing a crowd of baby Pokémon that Lucario, Diancie, and Sirfetch'd struggled to control.
• Li Wei, Lance, and Clair reached the lake beneath the waterfall, which the Dragon Tamer Family had prepared as Giant Dragonite's home.
• Lance called to Dragonite, and the enormous Pokémon rose from the lake and excitedly greeted Li Wei.

Li Wei visited Giant Dragonite at Dragon's Den and found it content with its new home and companions. A Dratini that knew Extreme Speed rushed to greet him, and the chapter ended with Li Wei preparing food for Giant Dragonite.

• Li Wei and his Pokémon greeted Giant Dragonite, while Lance and Clair explained how they helped ease its loneliness.
• A Dratini rushed to Li Wei and coiled around his neck, and Li Wei recognized its remarkable Extreme Speed.
• Li Wei asked Giant Dragonite whether it had settled in, and it conveyed that the Dragon Tamer Family and local Pokémon treated it well.
• Lance told Li Wei that the search for other giant Pokémon had found no leads, and Giant Dragonite said it no longer needed to find companions.
• Li Wei brought out his portable Pokéblock maker to prepare food for Giant Dragonite.