Pokémon: Starting with a Bound Entry System

Chapter 241: The Radiance of Ho-Oh

Throughout this entire rescue operation, aside from Ariados and a few Beedrill that showed actual hostility, the rest of the controlled Pokémon merely intimidated civilians or engaged in battles with trainers' Pokémon.

After winning a battle, they would simply move on to find new opponents, repeating the process over and over.

However, once they were defeated, they would regain their senses and leave in confusion.

Looking at the pattern—

Was Marshadow just playing around?

Just as Hikaru was about to demand answers from Marshadow,

A strange aura descended from above—

Causing Hikaru and everyone in Mizuki City who could see the sky to instinctively look up.

The sky remained a clear, cloudless blue, untouched by wind or rain.

Yet, against this backdrop,

A massive rainbow stretched from the east to the west, spanning over a hundred kilometers.

Like a divine bridge, it arched across the sky.

And beneath this breathtaking phenomenon—

A magnificent, rainbow-feathered bird soared gracefully, its iridescent body glowing with ethereal radiance.

Wherever it flew, it scattered golden light, raining down upon every injured Pokémon below.

In an instant, their wounds healed completely.

Ho-Oh.

There was no doubt about it—

This was Ho-Oh!

The Rainbow Pokémon.

It wasn't just flying randomly—

It was circling around Mizuki City.

A legendary Pokémon had appeared.

Marshadow watched in silent reverence, its flickering body melting into the radiant glow.

Its mission had begun.

Now, all that remained was to see who Ho-Oh would choose—

The next Rainbow Warrior.

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All over Mizuki City,

People peeked out from their windows, drawn by the mystical glow.

For the first time, fear of the rampaging wild Pokémon gave way to awe.

More and more people took out their phones, recording videos of Ho-Oh's divine presence.

At Mizuki High School—

"Whoa! What a beautiful Pokémon!"

"That feather pattern… It looks like an artist painted it! If only it didn't have a beak…"

"Wait… Is that a Shiny Fearow?"

"No way, dumbass. It's clearly something else!"

"Holy crap! My Meowth—it's completely healed after being hit by that Beedrill!"

"Same here! My Pokémon just fully recovered!"

"Hold up… My own injuries are healing too! My arm was stung by a Beedrill earlier, and now it's gone!"

"No way! That golden light isn't just healing Pokémon, it's affecting humans too!"

And then, one student shouted in shock—

"Wait, are our Pokémon… getting stronger?!"

A wave of excitement erupted throughout the school.

Students immediately released their Pokémon, hoping to bask in Ho-Oh's radiance.

Those who had been controlled by Marshadow moments ago stared up in astonishment, absorbing the holy light.

For the wild Pokémon, strength meant survival—

And right now, they were receiving blessings from the heavens.

Across Mizuki City, cheers of joy and gratitude echoed through the streets.

And in the very center of Ho-Oh's spiral flight pattern—

Hikaru and Rochan stood at its focal point.

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The golden mist thickened around them, swirling like an aurora of divine light.

Hikaru didn't hesitate.

He quickly summoned Bulbasaur and Larvitar, letting them soak up the celestial energy.

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity like this?

He'd be an idiot to waste it.

At the same time, he activated Insight.

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Pokémon: Ho-Oh

Ability: Pressure

Gender: ???

Potential: ???

Level: ???

Moves: Gust, Extrasensory, Sunny Day, Sacred Fire...

Description: A legendary Pokémon that flies through the skies with its seven-colored wings. It is said that those who witness Ho-Oh will receive eternal good fortune.

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The glowing red, green, white, and yellow feathers overlapped in a mesmerizing blend of colors.

For a moment, Hikaru forgot to breathe.

The sheer presence of a Legendary Pokémon was unlike anything else.

When he had faced Articuno in the snow,

It had radiated an icy, emotionless dominance.

When he had seen Kyogre from afar,

Its power felt like a force of nature, capable of erasing the world in a single move.

But Ho-Oh?

Ho-Oh was different.

It exuded awe-inspiring grace—a presence that felt like the very embodiment of life itself.

Dream-like.

Divine.

Eternal.

Hikaru's thoughts were interrupted as he noticed something strange.

Ho-Oh lowered its head slightly, focusing on Rochan.

Then, in a single elegant motion,

A surge of radiant energy flowed from its body, pouring into Rochan.

Hikaru watched in disbelief as the injuries on Rochan's legs—

The ones that should've required amputation—

Vanished.

Rochan's legs fully regenerated.

This… is insane…

Ho-Oh—

A Pokémon capable of resurrecting the dead—

Had just restored Rochan's body completely.

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A soft groan left Rochan's lips as he blinked awake, confusion filling his eyes.

"Mm…?"

He rubbed at his bleary eyes, then abruptly froze.

He remembered.

His legs had been destroyed.

But now—

They were perfectly fine.

His gaze darted toward the radiant figure before him—

The divine bird that healed his body.

"…Ho-Oh?"

Beside him, Bellossom and Butterfree trembled, overwhelmed by reverence.

Ho-Oh, however, didn't speak.

Instead—

With a slight shake of its magnificent wings,

A single rainbow-colored feather detached and floated down.

Gently, it landed in Rochan's hands.

"…Huh?"

He stared at the feather, his mind blank.

The Rainbow Wing.

A sign of Ho-Oh's chosen warriors.

The legendary Rainbow Warrior.

But before Rochan could process what was happening—

Another feather descended.

And this time—

It landed in Hikaru's hands.

"…Huh???"

[Rainbow Wing (Ho-Oh's Blessing) – SS+ Treasure]

A symbol of the Rainbow Warrior.

Travel to the designated location, and Ho-Oh will appear.

Defeat it in battle to obtain its 'Sacred Fire' ability.

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Wait.

The Rainbow Warrior…

Wasn't it supposed to be one person?

Ho-Oh had already given Rochan a feather.

So why did it also give one to him?!

Hikaru wasn't exactly the pure-hearted protagonist type.

Something didn't add up.

And he wasn't the only one confused.

From inside Rochan's shadow, Marshadow was staring in shock.

What the hell?!

Now there are two Rainbow Warriors?!

Who the hell am I supposed to follow?!

But Ho-Oh, as always, remained silent.

Without offering any explanation,

It spread its brilliant wings—

And with a final, blinding flash of rainbow light—

It vanished into the sky.

Leaving behind an entire city of stunned humans and Pokémon alike.

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