Chapter 242: The Rainbow Hero
Chapter 242: The Rainbow Hero
After Ho-Oh left, Rochan signed with his hands, confirming with Hikaru once more:
"Did Ho-Oh really heal my legs?"
Hikaru nodded silently.
Beside him, Bellossom and Butterfree were practically dancing with joy.
Seeing their trainer safe and sound again—
The sheer excitement overwhelmed them.
Their natural fragrance filled the air, making Hikaru wince instantly.
"Damn..."
No wonder people said that Bellossom's scent could travel for miles.
Then came a dramatic group hug between Rochan and his Pokémon, a scene filled with pure emotion.
Clearly, he had fully reconciled with them.
But what Ho-Oh brought wasn't just healing.
The final burst of rainbow energy that enveloped them significantly enhanced their potential as well!
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[Pokémon: Bellossom]
Ability: Chlorophyll
Gender: Male
Potential: Elite Four Level
Level: 28
Moves: Sleep Powder, Poison Powder, Razor Leaf, Absorb, Sweet Scent, Acid, Solar Beam, Rest, Flash, Sludge Bomb, Swagger.
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[Pokémon: Butterfree]
Ability: Compound Eyes
Gender: Female
Potential: Elite Four Level
Level: 26
Moves: Tackle, Photosynthesis, String Shot, Stun Spore, Poison Powder, Sleep Powder, Hurricane, Confusion, Gust, Silver Wind.
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Hikaru raised an eyebrow.
Damn, Ho-Oh really went all out…
Bellossom and Butterfree had skyrocketed from their previous levels—
Now boasting Elite Four-tier potential!
Hikaru hadn't checked Butterfree's potential before, but he assumed it was somewhere around Gym Leader-level.
Now?
Both Pokémon were set for greatness.
Rochan had felt the fear of loss and the joy of reunion.
This event completely reshaped their bond.
Once they finished their tearful reunion, Rochan finally stood up and turned to Hikaru.
With deep gratitude, he signed:
"Thank you. Thank you so much."
Hikaru simply shook his head.
"Don't mention it."
Then, Rochan noticed the feather still in his hand.
Ho-Oh hadn't explained anything about it, and with his limited knowledge, he had no idea what it meant.
So, he turned to Hikaru, eyes full of curiosity.
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"The Rainbow Wing is a symbol of Ho-Oh's recognition."
"Holding it means you have the chance to see Ho-Oh again in the future."
"As for its full purpose… That's for you to figure out. But listen carefully—never let the wrong people know you have it."
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Hikaru's tone was serious, and Rochan immediately understood the gravity of the situation.
He nodded solemnly.
But Hikaru?
He was thinking about something else entirely.
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The Rainbow Warrior is someone capable of fighting Ho-Oh.
To even have a chance, one would need at least Elite Four or even Champion-level strength.
Meaning…
Rochan has the potential to reach that level.
Even though he was weak right now,
There was a very real possibility that he could grow into a top-tier trainer.
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And what was the saying again?
"Giving a gift at the height of success is easy—but lending a hand when someone is struggling? That's real investment."
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Hikaru analyzed the situation.
What's Rochan's biggest flaw right now?
Communication.
Outside of regular day-to-day gestures,
During Pokémon battles, his ability to convey real-time commands was severely limited.
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Hikaru had a green-tier ability called [Mute Interpreter],
But that wasn't good enough to solve the issue.
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Then he remembered—
He still had a blue-tier [Trait Replica] ability!
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If he upgraded it and then wished for the right skill,
There was a good chance he could give Rochan a mind-link ability with his Pokémon.
Even if it didn't work,
Hikaru wouldn't lose anything significant.
And on top of that—
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[Purple-Tier Evolvable Trait – "Wish Fulfillment"]
Equipped: Within 1 day to 1 month, something the user deeply desires will occur.
Once it happens, the cooldown resets.
(99/100 progress points)
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Hikaru had been spamming small, achievable wishes like:
"Let me get a green-tier ability today."
"Let my weekly ability draw be blue-tier."
And now—
It was one step away from reaching Red-Tier.
This final wish might be the last push to evolve it completely.
Time to roll the dice.
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Hikaru extracted [Mute Interpreter] and [Trait Replica],
Then wished for a mind-link ability before activating [Trait Replica].
A blue light flashed.
As the ability transformed, the text on the system changed—
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[New Blue-Tier Ability – "Telepathic Link"]
The user can now communicate with their Pokémon through telepathy.
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Bingo.
This was exactly what Rochan needed!
And more importantly—
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[Red-Tier Evolvable Trait – "Heart of Wishes"]
Equipped: Within 1 day to 1 month, something the user deeply desires will occur.
Once it happens, the cooldown resets.
Progress (0/1000).
Now includes a Success Rate Modifier (1%-30%), depending on wish feasibility.
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At first glance, it seemed like nothing changed.
But—
That 1% success boost was massive.
Before, some wishes were outright impossible.
Like—
"I want a Mewtwo to appear in front of me."
Now?
If he structured the wish properly,
"I want to find a discarded Primal Kyogre Orb at a flea market."
or
"I want to dig up an Arceus Plate in an abandoned mine."
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It wouldn't guarantee success—
But at least there was a chance.
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Satisfied, Hikaru immediately made those wishes.
Now, back to Rochan.
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With a playful smirk, Hikaru tapped Rochan's shoulder.
"I sensed something interesting using my Aura abilities."
"Give me your Rainbow Wing for a moment—I think it can help with your communication problem."
He had to make the trait transfer look natural.
Rochan hesitated briefly but handed the feather over.
Hikaru pretended to channel Aura energy into it,
Then returned it with a serious expression.
"Alright. Hold onto it. Let me know if you feel any changes."
The moment Rochan grasped the feather,
Hikaru silently equipped [Telepathic Link] on him.
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The effects were immediate.
Rochan froze, eyes going wide in shock.
Then, for the first time ever—
A voice rang directly inside Butterfree and Bellossom's minds.
"Can… Can you hear me?"
Butterfree and Bellossom's heads snapped up in astonishment.
A heartbeat later—
Both of them cried out in pure excitement.
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It was a small step—
But for Rochan,
It was the beginning of something life-changing.
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