Chapter Summaries

Li Wei and Cynthia visited the Alola Trainer School, where Principal Samson Oak welcomed them and showed them around. They met Ash’s future classmates, who eagerly greeted their idols, and Lillie shyly praised Li Wei’s Pokémon breeding work.

• Samson Oak greeted Li Wei, Luca, and Cynthia with his distinctive Pokémon imitations and offered to show them around the school.
• Li Wei and Cynthia accepted Samson Oak’s offer and visited several upper-year classes before heading to meet the newly enrolled students.
• Professor Kukui quieted the excited class as Mallow rushed forward to invite Li Wei and Cynthia to her family’s restaurant and share her cooking.
• Lillie nervously approached Li Wei with a well-read copy of Pokémon Breeder Monthly and told him she followed his breeding advice.

Li Wei and Cynthia met Ash’s future classmates at the Trainer School, where Lillie revealed that she still could not touch Pokémon despite loving them. The students warmed to the visitors, and Lillie resolved to overcome her fear.

• Li Wei and Cynthia arrived at the lower-grade classroom with Principal Oak and met Lillie, Mallow, Sophocles, Kiawe, and Lana.
• Lillie thanked Li Wei for his help with raising Pokémon, then recoiled when Victini tried to approach her; Li Wei explained that she feared touching Pokémon, not Victini.
• Kukui, Mallow, and Lana discussed Lillie’s difficulty touching Pokémon, while Li Wei recognized that she would have to overcome it herself.
• Kiawe praised Li Wei and Cynthia’s battles, Sophocles asked about Li Wei’s Devon Group watch, and Lana shared her dream of fishing up Kyogre.
• Li Wei and Cynthia encouraged the students, and Lillie promised she would work hard to overcome her fear.

Li Wei and Cynthia encountered a newly emerged Totem Lycanroc (Midnight Form) on the way to the Ruins of Life, and Diancie defeated it in battle. Lycanroc cleared the mountain path and left a Rock-type Z-Crystal as Li Wei prepared to continue onward.

• Li Wei and Cynthia left the Trainer School and planned to visit Mallow's Aina Restaurant the following evening.
• Li Wei and Cynthia defeated Totem Dugtrio on Ten Carat Hill, earning Ground-type and Steel-type Z-Crystals.
• While climbing toward the Ruins of Life late at night, Li Wei and Cynthia encountered Totem Lycanroc (Midnight Form) and its Rockruff pack.
• Li Wei sent Diancie to battle Lycanroc, and Diancie weakened it with Diamond Storm, Earth Power, Moonblast, and Power Gem.
• Totem Lycanroc moved aside and left a Rock-type Z-Crystal, which Li Wei collected before praising Diancie.

Li Wei and Cynthia explored the Ruins of Life and discovered that its ancient people had worshipped Necrozma as a sun god. Intrigued by the revelation, Cynthia agreed to visit Aether Paradise with Li Wei.

• Li Wei and Cynthia reached the Ruins of Life, where local Pokémon gathered for Pokéblocks while Cynthia examined the ancient stonework.
• Cynthia studied the carvings and inscriptions, and she and Li Wei interpreted a spiral symbol as representing cycles.
• Li Wei connected the temple’s sun-centered mural and carvings to the ancient people’s reverence for Pokémon power and the sun.
• Using the power of overcoming, Li Wei sensed that the ancient people had witnessed Ultra Necrozma and worshipped it as a bringer of light and life.
• Li Wei told Cynthia that Necrozma came from Ultra Space, and Cynthia agreed to visit Aether Paradise to learn more.

Li Wei and Cynthia arrived on Akala Island and visited Island Kahuna Olivia at her Konikoni City jewelry shop. Olivia welcomed them and recognized Li Wei as the Trainer approved by Tapu Koko.

• Li Wei and Cynthia flew to Akala Island, planning to challenge Totem Lurantis and Alolan Marowak before visiting Mallow's family restaurant.
• Cynthia suggested visiting Olivia, and she and Li Wei joked about introducing Olivia to Brock.
• Li Wei and Cynthia reached Konikoni City and found Aina Restaurant right beside Olivia's Stone.
• Olivia greeted Cynthia warmly at her jewelry shop, then welcomed Li Wei and mentioned hearing about Tapu Koko's approval of him.

Li Wei and Cynthia visited Olivia’s jewelry shop in Konikoni City, where Olivia welcomed them and learned the stories of Li Wei’s Pokémon. Olivia explained Akala Island’s Totem trials and Z-Crystals, and the group planned two days of challenges before leaving to enjoy local food.

• Olivia greeted Li Wei and Cynthia at her shop, and her Lycanroc watched over the store while her strong affinity with Pokémon delighted Li Wei’s companions.
• Olivia listened to the stories of Li Wei’s Pokémon, crying over their hardships before telling him about Akala Island and Tapu Lele.
• Olivia described the island’s Totem Pokémon, including Lurantis, Wishiwashi, Kommo-o, and Sylveon, and Li Wei agreed to spend two days on Akala Island for the trials.
• Li Wei booked a hotel near Hau’oli Beach while Cynthia continued talking with Olivia.
• Olivia ordered coffee and treats for Li Wei and Cynthia, who said goodbye and promised to treat her to a meal after the Totem challenges.

Li Wei and Cynthia traveled to Wela Volcano Park, where Li Wei challenged Totem Marowak and won with Milotic. Marowak gave Li Wei a Fire-type Z-Crystal, and the pair stayed to explore the park.

• Olivia gave Li Wei a Groundium Z for passing her Grand Trial and said goodbye to Victini.
• Li Wei and Cynthia flew to Wela Volcano Park, where Li Wei chose to challenge Totem Marowak rather than Salazzle.
• Totem Marowak and its Salazzle guards attacked Milotic, but Milotic overwhelmed the guards with Surf.
• Milotic knocked Totem Marowak out with Hydro Pump after sending its Bonemerang back with Dragon Tail.
• Li Wei treated Marowak's injuries, and Marowak gave him a Fire-type Z-Crystal before he and Cynthia went to look around.

Li Wei and Cynthia climbed Wela Volcano, defeated the Totem Lurantis, and joined Mallow and the others for dinner at Aina’s Kitchen. Lillie described the Pokémon that had frightened her as a child, and Li Wei offered Mallow detailed cooking advice.

• Li Wei and Cynthia hiked Wela Volcano after defeating the Totem Marowak and obtaining the Fire Z-Crystal.
• Li Wei and Cynthia defeated the Totem Lurantis in Lush Jungle and obtained the Grass Z-Crystal.
• Li Wei and Cynthia joined Mallow, Kiawe, Lana, Sophocles, Lillie, and Olivia for dinner at Aina’s Kitchen.
• Lillie told Cynthia that a helmeted, horse-like Pokémon had attacked her in a warehouse when she was young, and Li Wei suggested fear might have distorted her memory.
• Li Wei praised Mallow’s cooking, advised her on grilling heat and sauce seasoning, and gave her his contact information.

Cynthia and Li Wei’s social media recommendations made Aina’s Kitchen go viral, overwhelming Mallow’s father with customers. Professor Kukui led Mallow and her classmates to help, and the restaurant’s busy operation became orderly as Ulu took charge of the kitchen.

• Cynthia recommended Aina’s Kitchen online, and Li Wei praised its food, drawing a long line of customers to the restaurant the next morning.
• Li Wei and Cynthia learned of the restaurant’s sudden popularity, while members of their Chat Group discussed visiting Alola.
• Mallow’s father called Ulu for help, and Ulu said he was already on his way back from another island.
• Professor Kukui organized an extracurricular practical lesson, and Principal Oak approved the group’s trip to help Aina’s Kitchen.
• Ulu, Mallow, Kiawe, Lana, Sophocles, Lillie, and Professor Kukui divided up the work, bringing the restaurant’s operations under control.

Li Wei and Lucario battled Totem Kommo-o in Poni Canyon, and Mega Evolution let Lucario earn the totem’s recognition. After the fight, Li Wei treated Kommo-o’s injuries, while someone appeared in the sky.

• Aina’s Kitchen was overwhelmed with customers until Professor Kukui, Mallow, Kiawe, Sophocles, Lillie, and Lana arrived to help.
• Li Wei’s Lucario fought Totem Kommo-o, whose powerful attacks and ringing scales made it a formidable opponent.
• Li Wei Mega Evolved Lucario, allowing it to match Kommo-o’s strength and overpower it with a close-range Aura Sphere.
• Totem Kommo-o conceded and recognized Lucario, and Li Wei fed it Pokémon Food and used a Potion to treat its injuries.
• A figure appeared in the sky above Li Wei and Kommo-o.

Li Wei and Cynthia left Poni Canyon after Tapu Lele healed their Pokémon and gave Li Wei a Fairium Z, while Totem Kommo-o awarded him a Dragonium Z. They headed to Konikoni City to thank Olivia at Aina's Kitchen, where Li Wei and Cynthia joined the busy dinner service.

• Tapu Lele healed Lucario and Totem Kommo-o, then gave Li Wei a Fairium Z in appreciation of his battle with Lucario.
• Cynthia reunited her Kommo-o with its parent, Totem Kommo-o, and Li Wei received a Dragonium Z after earning the guardian Pokémon's approval.
• Li Wei and Cynthia said goodbye to Totem Kommo-o and Jangmo-o, then flew toward Konikoni City to visit Aina's Kitchen.
• Li Wei told Cynthia he was considering taking Mallow as a disciple, but wanted her to continue studying under Professor Kukui for now.
• Li Wei and Cynthia arrived during the dinner rush, and Li Wei put on an apron to cook while Cynthia offered to help.

Li Wei and Cynthia helped Aina's Kitchen handle its packed dinner rush, then Li Wei cooked a celebratory meal for Olivia and their friends. The meal delighted everyone, and Li Wei promised to visit Alola again and welcome them to Jubilife City.

• Li Wei, Cynthia, Lucario, Diancie, Meloetta, and Zeraora joined Professor Kukui and the others to serve the overwhelmed restaurant.
• After the customers left, Li Wei prepared dinner while Mallow and Kiawe helped him.
• Li Wei served a feast of dishes, and Olivia, Professor Kukui, and the others praised the food.
• Kiawe cried at the thought of only eating Li Wei's cooking once, so Li Wei promised to cook for them again in Alola or Jubilife City.

Li Wei and Cynthia visited Aether Paradise to learn about the Aether Foundation’s research into Ultra Space. Professor Burnet explained that the Foundation had detected naturally occurring Ultra Wormholes but had no reliable way to open one, while Lusamine revealed her fascination with reaching Ultra Space and promised not to act recklessly.

• After challenging the Dominants on the remaining islands, Li Wei and Cynthia arrived at Aether Paradise with Professor Kukui’s introduction.
• Lusamine welcomed Li Wei and Cynthia and led them through the Ecological Reserve, where many Pokémon were cared for.
• At Professor Burnet’s laboratory, Burnet described evidence for Ultra Space and the Foundation’s research into Ultra Wormholes and Ultra Beasts.
• Burnet said the Foundation had detected brief natural Ultra Wormholes but had no stable method to enter Ultra Space or open a gateway.
• Lusamine shared her interest in reaching Ultra Space, and she assured Cynthia that the Foundation would not attempt anything until it could ensure safety.

Lusamine asked Li Wei to help the Aether Foundation open an Ultra Wormhole, but he said the time would come when Cosmog appeared. After Professor Burnet found Cosmog in an ancient text, Professor Kukui explained why Lusamine was so eager to investigate Ultra Space, while Li Wei and Cynthia prepared to leave Alola.

• Lusamine asked Li Wei to use his connections with Legendary Pokémon to help the Aether Foundation establish a stable connection to Ultra Space, but he said it was not yet time and predicted Cosmog would appear within a year.
• Li Wei and Cynthia left Aether Paradise, and Professor Burnet found an ancient text describing Cosmog as a legendary cosmic Pokémon from another dimension.
• Lusamine and Professor Burnet wondered how Li Wei knew about Cosmog, and Professor Kukui suggested that Li Wei might be able to foresee the future.
• Li Wei and Cynthia returned to their home on Akala Island and packed to leave for Sinnoh.
• Professor Kukui visited them and explained that Lusamine was anxious because her husband, Professor Mohn, had vanished during an Ultra Wormhole experiment, leaving behind notes about Nihilego and Ultra Wormholes.

After completing his Alola Island challenge and collecting all eighteen types of Z-Crystals, Li Wei prepared to return to Sinnoh with Cynthia. Professor Kukui explained Lusamine’s actions and shared his plans to establish the Alola League next year, then Li Wei and Cynthia traveled home through Giratina’s Distortion World.

• Li Wei completed the Alola challenges, collected all eighteen types of Z-Crystals, and prepared to return to Sinnoh with Cynthia for the Master League Knockout Round.
• Professor Kukui explained that Lusamine had been searching for her missing husband, Professor Mohn, and Cynthia admired her determination despite her neglect of Lillie and Gladion.
• Professor Kukui announced that he would officially establish the Alola League the following year, and Li Wei and Cynthia promised to attend its ceremony.
• Li Wei revealed that he and Cynthia would travel home through Giratina’s Distortion World rather than use conventional transport, Corviknight, or Latias and Latios.
• Li Wei and Cynthia said goodbye to Professor Kukui, then entered the Distortion World with Lucario and their other Pokémon.

Li Wei and Cynthia returned from Alola and toured the newly completed Hot Spring Wellness Center, which Li Wei showed to viewers during a livestream. The center was set to open in mid-November, and Li Wei began showing off its facilities and amenities.

• Li Wei and Cynthia returned from Alola through Giratina's Distortion World, and Li Wei learned that the Hot Spring Wellness Center renovations were complete.
• Li Wei and Cynthia went to inspect the center after Li Wei's dad said the cleaning had been done and Dayou had signed off on the work.
• Li Wei told the Chat Group the center was finished, then started a livestream with Pokédex Rotom to show viewers around.
• Li Wei presented the center's design, its solar and wind power systems, and its filtered water supply while explaining that it was expected to open in mid-November.
• Li Wei entered the center with Cynthia and showed viewers its carefully landscaped interior as their Pokémon explored.

Li Wei introduced Jubilife Pokémon Theme Park’s newly completed Hot Spring Wellness Center on livestream, showcasing its Legendary Pokémon stained glass and specialized systems for humans and Pokémon. As visitors began anticipating its opening, Li Wei received a message from Sheena of Michina Town.

• Li Wei livestreamed the outdoor and indoor hot spring areas, including stained-glass windows depicting Legendary Pokémon from several regions.
• Li Wei explained the Swampert temperature-control system, water filtration, and Pokémon-specific massage and cleaning facilities before ending the livestream.
• Cynthia praised the Wellness Center, and she and Li Wei discussed inviting friends to visit when the weather cooled.
• Li Wei checked the Chat Group, where Akin, Whitney, Ash, Red, and Blue expressed excitement about visiting the center.
• Two days after Li Wei and Cynthia returned, Li Wei received a message from Sheena of Michina Town.

Sheena and Robin discovered that the Prison Bottle holding Hoopa Unbound had vanished from Dahara Tower, and they explained the danger to Ash and his companions. Li Wei learned of the crisis and planned to go to Dahara City as Ash offered to help find the bottle.

• Sheena and Robin contacted Li Wei after the Time-Space Instrument warned of a disturbance in Dahara City, where Hoopa Unbound had once caused chaos.
• Arceus told Li Wei to go, and Li Wei checked the Chat Group and saw that Ash and his companions were heading to Dahara City.
• Ash's group met Sheena and Robin near Dahara Tower, and they explained that the Prison Bottle had disappeared.
• Sheena and Robin recounted how a wayfarer had used the Prison Bottle to seal Hoopa Unbound a hundred years earlier.
• Ash offered to help Sheena and Robin find the missing Prison Bottle.

Ash and his friends searched for the missing Prison Bottle in Dahara City while Li Wei, Cynthia, and Steven prepared to join them. Li Wei worried that Hoopa's power could summon dangerous Legendary Pokémon, and he set off hoping to see Giratina again.

• Ash, Bonnie, Sheena, and Robin agreed to search Dahara Tower for the missing Prison Bottle, and Robin said Li Wei was coming.
• Cynthia told Li Wei what she knew about Hoopa Unbound and the Prison Bottle as they packed to travel to Kalos.
• Li Wei told the Chat Group about the missing Prison Bottle, and Steven said he would go to Dahara City to investigate.
• Ash's group welcomed Steven's help while Serena continued pursuing the title of Kalos Queen at the Pokémon Showcase.
• Li Wei considered the danger of Hoopa summoning Legendary Pokémon, then set off with Cynthia and called out to Giratina.

Li Wei and Cynthia learned more about Hoopa and the Prison Bottle from Giratina as they traveled to Dahara City. Barza retrieved the Prison Bottle and was corrupted by its shadow energy, while Hoopa brought Ash and Pikachu to Dahara City through a golden ring.

• Giratina told Li Wei and Cynthia that Hoopa could pull people through its rings but had little control over them, and explained Hoopa's history in the Valley of Creation.
• Steven met Ash and the others in Dahara City, then explained that Barza had gone to Dahara Tower to retrieve the Prison Bottle and restore Hoopa's power.
• Barza recovered the Prison Bottle from Dahara Tower, but its shadow energy spread through him and turned him evil.
• Ash and Pikachu were pulled through a golden ring while the group ate, and Steven detected spatial energy where the ring had appeared.
• Hoopa introduced itself to Ash and Pikachu in Dahara City, and Ash told Steven and Serena over the phone where they had ended up.