Chapter Summaries

Xin Mu learned that his Second Grandpa had left him the chance to take over a planned Pokémon sanctuary and heard Mismagius explain its purpose and the League approval process. Meownei then brought out Regirock and pulled Mismagius aside to talk.

• Ditto ate the remaining food by transforming into Snorlax, and Xin Mu followed Mismagius into a sunlit observation room with Meownei.
• Xin Mu asked about his Second Grandpa’s assets, and Mismagius explained that much of the money had been invested in property and research while liquid funds remained for him.
• Mismagius showed a world map marked with criminal organizations and Pokémon Hunters, then explained that Xin Mu’s Second Grandpa had wanted a protected place where humans and Pokémon could live in harmony.
• Mismagius said Xin Mu could apply to the League to establish the protected area, offered to manage it if he was busy, and showed him prepared documents and a list of items.
• Meownei released Regirock, gestured to Xin Mu, and pulled Mismagius aside to speak with her.

Meownei and Mismagius grew closer as they discussed what Xin Mu should call her, then Mismagius took Xin Mu and the others to a secluded island. There, Xin Mu met Suicune and saw the island’s peaceful Pokémon community, while Mismagius explained that efforts were underway to protect it from Pokémon Hunters.

• Meownei asked Mismagius what Xin Mu should call her, and Mismagius suggested Second Great-Aunt while teasing Meownei about jealousy.
• Ditto used its ability to form another teleprompter on its body after Squirtle secretly took the first one away.
• Mismagius brought Xin Mu and the others to an island with a Rainbow Beach, glowing moss, and Pokémon living alongside humans in peace.
• Mismagius explained that her Second Grandpa had bought the island after she and her companions discovered it and found Ditto there.
• Mismagius introduced Xin Mu to Suicune, whose presence gave the island’s spring water its vitality.
• Mismagius said the island required outside funding and that an application to make it a protected area was underway to deter Pokémon Hunters.

Xin Mu returned home as the newly crowned champion, reunited Sylveon with her family, and gave an interview while Old Liu helped arrange the protected area application through the university. The application advanced to review, and Xin Mu ended the chapter pointing out a couple of overlooked lines in Mismagius's notes that Meownei began to read.

• Xin Mu returned home to find Old Liu and university students waiting to interview him, and he released Sylveon to reunite with her family.
• Old Liu arranged for students to prepare Xin Mu's interview speech and explained that the university could handle the protected area application for him.
• A few days later, the application was under review, while the university added Xin Mu to its Wall of Fame and considered creating a Sprigatito Training Base on his island.
• Xin Mu pointed out two lines on the back of Mismagius's notes, and Meownei read that everything must be tested in practice.

Meownei decided to stop experimenting with cooking, while Squirtle tried to persuade her to continue so he could keep eating her creations. Later, Lucario and Incineroar exercised as Squirtle sought a more relaxing evening, until a delivery arrived in the Backyard and Squirtle raced to claim it.

• Meownei questioned Squirtle about the text he was listening to, and he explained that he was reading records about Mismagius’s human form and philosophical studies.
• Meownei told Squirtle she was giving up cooking experiments and would help in the kitchen instead, but Squirtle urged her to keep going for the extra food.
• Squirtle ordered late-night delivery and settled down to watch a show while Lucario and Incineroar continued lifting weights.
• Lucario showed Squirtle Goodra playing in a backyard mud pit with Baby Eevee, then recalled that Squirtle had often avoided sparring with her when she was Riolu.
• Lucario noticed Sylveon carrying a takeout container into the Backyard, and Squirtle shot out the window to reach it.

Xin Mu’s Pokémon dealt with Squirtle’s startling speed and the family’s late-night food before Xin Mu attended the school anniversary celebration, where his championship put pressure on the School Team. The chapter ended with Li Han joking about resigning with Coach Jia Qiong, who appeared to consider it seriously.

• Lucario told Xin Mu that Squirtle had demonstrated extraordinary speed, and Xin Mu said Squirtle could have been their ace if the League Conference tested it.
• Squirtle claimed a late-night takeout box and divided the food, while Sylveon carried Baby Eevee off to wash him and Squirtle warned Goodra not to get slime on him.
• Xin Mu went to the Eastern Branch Campus anniversary celebration, which included a Club Festival, free meal vouchers, and a commendation ceremony for him.
• Li Han joked to Jia Qiong that they should resign together because the School Team could not surpass Meowscarada’s record, and Jia Qiong seemed to consider the idea.

Xin Mu and his Pokémon explored the school anniversary celebration, where students and Pokémon ran performances, battles, and food stalls. Squirtle led the group toward the food area with his nose and ended the chapter at a conveyor-belt sushi counter, blocking the dishes for everyone downstream.

• Xin Mu joked that Jia Qiong and Li Han could become Rangers at a private protected area if they resigned.
• Xin Mu toured the anniversary celebration, where Pokémon helped with security, performances, demonstrations, and exhibition battles.
• Xin Mu obtained a plush toy for Sylveon after the battle club organizer recognized him and asked him to leave the competition to others.
• Squirtle covered his eyes and had Lucario block his aura to demonstrate how his nose could guide the group toward the food area.
• Goodra carried Squirtle along the designated paths, and the group reached the temporary food stalls.
• Squirtle sat at the end of a conveyor-belt sushi counter and cut off the dishes from reaching the seats downstream.

At the school anniversary, Xin Mu watched a parade and evening show that highlighted his achievements, including a video montage that embarrassed him. Back home, Meownei warned that the school would keep celebrating his place in its history, while Squirtle noticed she had added something about Xin Mu’s Champion title to her livestream.

• Xin Mu pulled Squirtle away from a food stall before the Float Parade began, and the colleges showcased Pokémon formations and performances.
• The evening show displayed the school emblem with Pikachu, projected the school’s history and Xin Mu’s achievements, and lit a bonfire with Sacred Fire from Moltres.
• Xin Mu returned home and complained about the video montage, while Meownei predicted the school would feature him again at future anniversaries.
• Meownei locked away most of the snacks to keep Squirtle from eating them all, and Xin Mu said people would probably forget him over time.
• Squirtle spotted that Meownei had changed her livestream title to mention Xin Mu’s Champion title.

Xin Mu graduated under Lü Ming, chose a relaxed job, and continued living with Meownei and their Pokémon. On a peaceful beach day at the island's Protected Area, they enjoyed their leisurely life while Mismagius watched over them and wondered whether she would see another baby someday.

• Xin Mu graduated under Lü Ming with an observation journal of the Eevee Family, which had grown to five members, including Glaceon.
• Xin Mu declined further study and took a relaxed position at the university as an honorary alumnus.
• Xin Mu and Meownei spent a holiday on the island's beach while their Pokémon played nearby; Regirock went to the island's center to meet Suicune.
• Xin Mu and Meownei shared coconuts and watched the Pokémon, while Mismagius wondered whether she would see a new baby someday.