The footage's timeline accelerated.
As a result, the scene jumped directly to the end of Pikachu's battle with Ho-Oh.
Morning became dusk.
Only when the flickering lights finally faded did the sky return to normal.
Which meant one thing—
They fought for an entire day.
Excuse me???
This Pikachu was illegal.
Overwhelming combat power was one thing—but why was his stamina just as absurd?!
Did Ho-Oh heal Pikachu mid-fight so they could keep going?!
Even more outrageous—
The final result wasn't shown.
The footage ended with Ash carrying a battered Pikachu into a Pokémon Center.
Pikachu was covered in injuries.
But his expression?
Pure happiness.
It must have been a battle without regrets.
Nurse Joy gently accepted Pikachu and smiled.
"Looks like you had quite a battle. Who was your opponent?"
"Ho-Oh."
"…Ho-Oh?"
She paused.
Then froze.
Ho-Oh…?
That Ho-Oh?!
Ash only responded with a bright smile.
The End of the Rainbow Hero Arc
At a three-way crossroads, Ash, Sōji, and Makoto parted ways.
They promised to meet again—and battle next time.
Each walked toward their own future.
[Super-Scale Ranking Complete — "The Rainbow Hero" concludes here.]
[Next ranking begins tomorrow at the same time. Stay tuned.]
[Preview: A New Series — Ash and Legendary Pokémon.]
[Ranking rewards will be distributed shortly. Please prepare to receive them.]
The screen faded.
The massive ranking ended.
Yet it was obvious—
Ash's story was far from over.
Badges unfinished.
Elite Four unbeaten.
Champion not yet claimed.
But those were no longer part of the Rainbow Hero arc.
A new chapter awaited.
And the audience?
Restless.
Because they had realized something terrifying—
The Heavenly Rankings had mastered the art of cliffhangers.
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One day, blade in hand,
All cliffhanger dogs shall be slain.
Even more exciting was the next series:
Ash and Legendary Pokémon.
So far, the rankings included:
Mortals Standing Against Gods
Special Rankings
The Formation of Bonds
The Super-Scale Rainbow Hero Ranking
Ash and Legendary Pokémon (Upcoming)
Every series exploded in popularity.
And everyone featured Ash.
Even if not this Ash—
A parallel Ash always appeared.
People were used to it by now.
That night, many rushed to pharmacies.
Fast-acting heart medicine sold out.
Ash's "death" nearly stopped countless hearts.
Especially Delia.
Heart medicine wasn't enough anymore.
She needed Pikachu on standby for CPR.
When Ash vanished on screen, she nearly collapsed.
Thank goodness her actual son was nearby.
Oak's Backyard
"…Ash, did you hear that?!
From now on, no more dangerous nonsense!"
"But Mom… I saved those Pokémon!
I became the Rainbow Hero!
Shouldn't you be proud?"
"I am proud!"
"But I'm more worried than proud!
More than heroes, more than saving the world—
I just want my son safe!"
"If you're gone… then I'm no longer a mother!"
Ash fell silent.
He couldn't promise never to take risks.
Travel meant injustice.
And he could never look away.
But…
She was right.
She only had one son.
If something happened to him—
What would she do?
The Ranking Rewards Arrive
An ethereal voice echoed.
"Reward settlement complete."
"Rewards have been delivered to Ash of Pallet Town."
Reward 1 — Skill: Despair Volt
When Ash faces death or near-death, Pikachu unleashes an unavoidable killing strike.
No being except Arceus can withstand it.
After activation, Pikachu's power increases dramatically.
Reward 2 — Rainbow Wing (Ash Version)
A personal Rainbow Wing residing within Ash.
Gradually heals all non-lethal injuries.
Upon death, the Rainbow Wing is consumed, resurrecting Ash once.
The world went silent.
Villains: ...
Champions: ...
Red: ...
Everyone heard it.
No concealment.
No ambiguity.
Despair Volt.
That apocalyptic lightning from the ranking.
If Pikachu hadn't controlled it—
Kanto itself might have vanished.
Now Ash's Pikachu had it.
Meaning—
Touch Ash, and prepare to die.
But wait.
The second reward was worse.
Ash now had a second life.
Kill him once?
He revives.
And during that revival—
Despair Volt triggers.
Unless you're Arceus—
Don't even think about it.
Rayquaza?
The Tao Trio?
All erased.
Villains abandoned all thoughts of action.
This wasn't a game anymore.
Unless they captured the Creator God—
They'd better behave.
Sacred Fire Awakens
A beam of light descended.
Ash, Pikachu, and Charizard were enveloped.
When it faded—
Pikachu and Ash were unchanged.
But Charizard—
Grew taller.
Larger than average.
His foundation—fully restored.
Charizard roared and released a radiant rainbow flame.
Sacred Fire.
Ho-Oh's divine technique.
Now possessed by a third Pokémon—
Charizard.
"Awesome, Charizard! You learned a new move!"
Ash beamed.
Foundation repaired.
Divine flame acquired.
Tomorrow's battles just got easier.
Ash turned proudly to his mother.
"See, Mom?
I've got the Rainbow Wing now.
Even if I die, I'll revive!"
"Spit spit spit!
Don't say things like that!"
Delia was relieved—but still scolded him.
Red's Judgment
"No one's daring to touch you now."
Ash was a walking bomb—
One that wouldn't hurt himself.
With his physique, regeneration, and Rainbow Wing—
Unless a high-tier legendary hit him directly—
He wouldn't die.
"Red! Let's battle again!"
"ROAR!"
Charizard's eyes burned with confidence.
Red smiled faintly.
"Go somewhere open.
The backyard might burn."
"Deal!"
Ash and Charizard charged off enthusiastically—
Unaware of the suffering awaiting them.
Red did not hold back.
Not even slightly.
That night—
Ash learned the price of arrogance.
Even with Sacred Fire—
Charizard was utterly suppressed.
Red's Charizard, even untransformed, could contend with Mega forms.
Sacred Fire barely scratched him.
Naturally.
Red's Charizard operated on Ho-Oh-tier scaling.
Using Ho-Oh's move against him?
Ho-Oh itself might manage.
"Sacred Fire is powerful—but your Charizard can only use it twice per battle."
"Treat it as a finisher."
"Otherwise, you'll collapse first."
"At Champion-tier, taking that head-on means serious injury."
"That's your over-level advantage."
"But don't rely on it."
"Turn Sacred Fire into your own flame."
"Depend on it too much, and you'll only reach Ho-Oh's level."
"Surpassing Ho-Oh becomes impossible."
Anyone else would laugh.
Red didn't.
Ash listened.
"I understand, Red.
Charizard—don't depend on it!"
"ROAR!"
Red summoned Lapras.
"Life Dew. Heal them.
Sixteen-finals tomorrow, right?
Let's keep training."
Ash: ...
Charizard: ...
Sir.
It's almost 10 PM.
Children need sleep.
And you healed us just to beat us again?!
Monster.
That night—
Red fought with passion long forgotten.
Ash awakened something in him.
Blood boiled again.
A challenger he couldn't refuse.
By morning—
Ash had dark circles.
But the Masters Tournament finals had begun.
Leon vs Cynthia.
Ash watched, exhausted but focused.
Leon stronger.
Cynthia smarter.
Cynthia turned the tide with Spiritomb, Destiny Bond, Tailwind Togekiss.
Leon was cornered.
Until—
"Champion Time,"
Leon recalled Charizard.
The Dynamax Band ignited.
"Charizard—Gigantamax!"
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