Aaron
Pokémon: After Fighting My Way Through the Ancient Era, I Just Want to Retire
Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Aaron (亚久) |
| Alias(es) | First Aura Guardian 81 |
| Species/Race | Human 28 |
| Gender | Male 26 28 |
| Affiliation | Lu Chen’s discipleship; ancestral legacy of the Aura Clan 79 81 |
| Occupation/Role | Aura Guardian; protector of his homeland 28 |
| Status | Deceased; killed by an assassin sent by the King of Persia 99 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 26, mentioned in Lu Chen’s recollections 26 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Aura talent identified | 28 | Lu Chen discovered Aaron’s exceptional power while treating his injuries after rescuing him and his companion. |
| Aura Sphere learned | 81 | Under Lu Chen’s instruction, Aaron practiced sensing the flow of Aura and formed his first Aura Sphere after a day of training. |
| Training completed | 79 | Aaron eventually completed Lu Chen’s training and departed, promising his master that he would become stronger. No ranked combat level is specified. |
History
Rescue and Discipleship
During the ancient era, Lu Chen rescued two young people who were a couple. While treating their injuries, he discovered the boy’s remarkable talent for the power later known as Aura. Aaron sought to become Lu Chen’s disciple so that he could grow strong enough to protect his homeland 28.
Lu Chen remembered Aaron as the persistent youngster who asked to become his disciple every day. His training involved repeated defeats, corrections to his use of Aura, and lessons in remaining calm rather than relying on impatience or determination alone 26 81.
When Aaron finally completed his training, he left with reddened eyes and promised Lu Chen that he would become stronger 79.
Search for Lu Chen and Death
After Lu Chen suddenly disappeared, Aaron searched extensively for him without success. He then pursued the King of Persia, declaring that he would fulfill his master’s dying wish 99.
According to the King of Persia’s own account, Aaron hunted him for three years, following him across cities and countries and killing the people sent against him. The king ultimately had Aaron killed by an assassin 99.
Aaron was buried alongside his guardian magical beasts. The Aura Clan remained at the burial site for generations, preserving his tomb within its holy land 81.
Personality
Aaron was stubborn and resilient, repeatedly getting back up after Lu Chen defeated him. His diary records frustration with his master’s demanding standards, but also pride in small achievements, such as successfully forming an Aura Sphere and noticing Lu Chen’s restrained approval 79 81.
He deeply respected Lu Chen despite complaining about his harsh training. In his notes, Aaron called him his most respected master; after Lu Chen vanished, Aaron continued searching for him and left a written plea for his return 79 81.
Abilities & Skills
Aura
- Exceptional talent: Lu Chen singled out Aaron’s aptitude for Aura when recalling his ancient companions 26.
- Aura Sphere: Learned to condense his Aura into an energy sphere through direct instruction and sustained practice 81.
- Cultivation methods: Recorded methods for developing Aura in his diary, which later became part of the Aura Clan’s inherited teachings 81.
Combat Techniques
- Predictive fighting style: Learned techniques centered on sensing an opponent’s intentions through Aura and taking the initiative. Lu Chen later recognized their core principles in the modern Aaron’s Lucario 45.
- Sustained pursuit: Hunted the King of Persia for three years and defeated successive agents sent against him. Even the king acknowledged his strength as an Aura Guardian 99.
Items & Legacy
- Training diary: Recorded daily training, battles, defeats, Aura exercises, and observations about Lu Chen. The surviving volume is a copy preserved through generations of transcription, not the ancient original 81.
- Portraits of Lu Chen and his companions: Small drawings on the diary’s final page helped the modern Aaron and the Aura Clan’s leader recognize Lu Chen 73 80.
- Inherited teachings: The modern Aaron treasured the diary from childhood, memorized much of it, and used its advice about staying calm to steady himself before the League finals 73.
- Tomb: A simple, roughly finished gravestone identifies him as the First Aura Guardian and states that his guardian magical beasts rest with him 81.
Relationships
- Lu Chen — Master and mentor. Aaron’s disappearance from Lu Chen’s life remained unresolved until Lu Chen visited his tomb; learning that he had likely been killed provoked an intense reaction from his former teacher 26 81.
- King of Persia — Enemy and the architect of his death. Aaron pursued him after Lu Chen disappeared, until the king’s assassin killed him 99.
- Modern Aaron — A later Aura Guardian bearing the same name, who inherited his teachings and revered his diary. Lu Chen noticed their similar facial features and the continuity of their fighting techniques 45 57 73.
- Aura Clan — Custodians of his diary, teachings, and burial site across many generations 80 81.
Notable Quotes
“Master taught me Aura Sphere today.” 81
“Master, where on earth did you go?” 81
Trivia
- He is distinct from both the modern Aaron who competes in the Kanto League and Sir Aaron, the historical guardian associated with Cameran Palace and the Tree of Beginning 33 81 118.
- Lu Chen’s habitual challenge, “So, is this all you can manage?”, appeared repeatedly in Aaron’s diary. Hearing it during the League finals helped the modern Aaron confirm Lu Chen’s identity as the First Guardian’s master 78.