The soul penetrates Xiaozhi and destroys Gou Hao at the beginning

Seeing that Litten had evolved into the powerful Incineroar, the long-haired dog was very pleased.

That well-behaved and sensible kitten has finally grown up. It can protect others now, and I no longer need to protect it.

The Blazing Roaring Tiger immediately demonstrated the skills it knew to the long-haired dog.

Flash Charge, DD Golden Hook Arm, Rapid Return, etc.

She's a bit like Shui Lian, who wanted her master, Yi Ya, to see the results of her hard work so far.

However, being a long-haired dog who embodies both a loving mother and a strict father, while acknowledging the achievements of Blazing Roar Tiger so far, it still allowed Blazing Roar Tiger to continue its special training alongside it.

Ash watched this heartwarming scene with a smile, feeling that this was a fitting end for the long-haired dog.

I, Ash, have kept my word. I have indeed raised Litten very well, and you saw it for yourself, Oolong.

In another part of the mist, Mao and Sweet Cold Queen also met their long-missed mother.

"mom!"

It would be a lie to say she didn't want to see her. As soon as she saw her mother, Mao burst into tears and immediately threw herself into her mother's warm embrace.

Mao's mother patted Mao's head with satisfaction, feeling very happy about Mao and Sweet Cold Beauty's growth.

While wiping away her tears, Mao apologized to her mother, saying that she shouldn't have yelled at her mother when she was still in the hospital bed.

Mao's mother smiled, continuing to stroke Mao's head, and told Mao that she wasn't angry with her, because Mao hadn't done anything wrong.

I wish I had said "Thank you, Mao" instead of "I'm sorry, Mao" to express my feelings.

Then, Mao's mother thanked Mao five times in a row.

Deeply moved, Mao also made her mother forget the apology she had just said, and then similarly expressed her gratitude to her mother with five "thank you" sentences.

Unbeknownst to them, as the mother and daughter poured out their hearts to each other and expressed their gratitude, Gracidia flowers gradually bloomed all around them.

In another location, Lillie was searching for others in the mist with Bai Gungun, but they unexpectedly ran into her brother Gladio.

Lillie asked her brother why he had come to Hap's house.

Gladion said, "No, I was just giving Silvally and Lycanroc special training in the forest."

The brother and sister discussed it and deduced that it must be Tapu Fini's mist.

So the two began to call out loudly for their father, Moen, but no matter how much they shouted, their voices became hoarse and their legs almost gave out, they still couldn't see any trace of their father.

Outside the fog, seeing that the three had not returned, Hapuu, deeply worried about their safety, could no longer sit still.

She told Kaki, Mamane, and Lana to stay put while she went to buy an orange—oh no, she took out a Poké Ball, released Mudstalk, and rode it at breakneck speed all the way to the Other Shore Ruins.

It was high tide, and the entrance to the Other Shore Ruins was submerged. Hapuu told the heavy mud-drawn horse to wait outside, while he himself jumped into the water and swam into the Other Shore Ruins.

It is worth mentioning that although the entrance was flooded, the platform and altar inside the ruins were not submerged by the seawater.

Upon arriving here, Hapwu immediately called out to Tapu Fini, and Tapu Fini, as she wished, emerged from the water and appeared before her.

Hapoo begs Tapu Fini to rescue Ash, Mallow, and Lillie from the mist.

But Tapu Fini didn't seem to be responding to her, and just kept dancing in the air by itself.

This infuriated Hapow, who declared that if Tapu Fini didn't agree, she would resort to force.

She then dispatched a clay golem that fired a cannon shot at Tapu Fini, which Tapu Fini easily neutralized with its purifying water.

Hapuu wanted to launch another attack, but at this moment, the appearance of an old man eased her anxiety. It was her late grandfather, Sofuu.

"grandfather!"

Hapu shouted with great joy and ran forward.

"Hapoo, Kapu Fizz, has recognized you as the island queen of Poni Island," Sofoo said with a look of satisfaction.

"is this real!"

Hapuu's eyes widened, feeling overwhelmed by the sudden surprise. The dream he had worked so hard for had actually come true in this way.

“You just used the Cannon to save your friend, and that’s why you deeply moved Tapu Fizz, isn’t it? Congratulations,” Sofow said.

"What about Ash, Mallow, and Lillie..."

Before Hapuu could finish speaking, Tapu Fizz waved his hand, and the thick fog that had enveloped Hapuu's house dissipated.

As the thick fog gradually dissipated, Mao's mother and the long-haired dog gradually transformed into starlight and disappeared into the sky.

Unlike before, whether it's Mao and Mao's mother, or Litten and the long-haired dog,

Although the last farewell was marked by sorrowful tears, this farewell is filled with joy, anticipation, relief, and without regrets.

Furthermore, before Mao was about to leave, she noticed a Shaymin crawling out of a cluster of flowers in front of her.

Although she didn't know what kind of Pokémon it was, she still picked it up and hugged it.

Only Lillie and Gladio looked disappointed, because they hadn't seen their father once since the fog appeared until it ended.

Until the thick fog completely dissipated, it was discovered that everyone was actually in Hapuu's fields, even though the place seemed deserted in the fog.

Ash told everyone that he and Incineroar had seen the deceased Longhair Dog.

Mao said she saw her deceased mother and showed everyone the baby, Shemi, in her arms.

"Holy crap! Isn't this the Pokémon that gets thanked, the mythical Shaymin?!" Ash exclaimed.

Mao is so lucky! Not only did she get to see her long-missed mother, but she also got a magical beast.

Although Shaymin is very cute, Ash doesn't have a good impression of him.

On one hand, it reminded Ash of the Shaymin he encountered in the Sinnoh region, although it was just an isolated case.

Shaymin is thanking the Pokémon, while that Shaymin is the "Pokémon being thanked," needing someone else to thank it.

On the other hand, Shaymin is extremely dirty. Its special ability is Divine Grace, and when equipped with a sophisticated scarf and combined with Air Blade, it's specifically designed to inflict high-speed Cowardice, rendering the opponent unable to move.

Or they might act aggressively and recklessly.