Pokemon: A Retrospective Starting with Ash

Xiaozhi is an extraordinary Trainer. After placing in the top 16 of the Indigo League, he doesn't give up. With a burning heart, he sets off for Johto, pressing on toward becoming a Pokémon Master.

The arrival of a legendary roundup makes his record public.

Professor Oak: From the moment you set out on the path of the Rainbow Hero, Xiaozhi, your life was destined to be extraordinary.

Xiaomao: Xiaozhi, you do nothing but cause trouble!

Du: What is a super rookie?

Cynthia: Xiaozhi caught... Palkia?!

Touko and Mei: The hero of truth and ideals! Xiaozhi, here I come!

Roy: That's so cool, Senior Xiaozhi! You even caught a shiny Rayquaza!

The female leads from every region: Xiaozhi, pick one of us!

Xiaozhi: Huh?

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.