Pokémon, Ash is going to become a perfect man from now on.

It appears once every thousand years and can be observed continuously for seven days after its appearance. At this time, various celebrations are held in places where the comet is most easily observed to celebrate this once-in-a-millennium spectacle.

Meanwhile, legends about the millennium comet are also widely circulated... It is said that as long as you make a wish to the comet for seven consecutive days, no matter what your wish is, it will come true.

Few people know that this legend is actually true... and that someone is watching this legend closely!

Now, the dispute surrounding the Millennium Comet is about to begin.

...

"Why did this happen? How long ago was this?!"

On Melemele Island in Alola, Ash had just used a ring to bring his Millennium Gastly to his side when he was caught off guard and received bad news from the true protagonist.

Mt. Chimney in Hoenn has mysteriously stopped functioning and is completely unable to restart in any way, which is now beginning to affect the climate of the surrounding areas!

"It's been a while, but we just got the news... Kid, you'd better come here again." Kojiro said worriedly on the other end of the phone, "The hot springs in Kamafura Town have lost their temperature, and the surrounding towns are also getting colder. If this continues, things will get really messy!"

"I understand... Let me think about it."

After hanging up the phone, Xiao Zhi fell into deep thought.

It must be Team Aqua... the culprits that caused the volcano to stop moving, that's the first thing Ash thought of.

That's how the game and manga storyline goes: the officers of Team Aqua used a meteorite stolen from Meteor Falls to stop the volcanic activity of Mt. Chimney, thus disrupting the ecological balance of the Hoenn region.

Their goal is to stimulate the ancient Pokémon sleeping on the seabed through environmental changes, and eventually awaken them completely!

There's a similar plot in the anime, but the Water and Fire factions clashed at Chimney Mountain, and the meteorite, along with its device, was eventually pushed into the lava by Solans.

So, knowing there was no way to awaken the fathead fish with the pearl, did they decide to take the risk...?

"Kid, is the situation serious?" Gastly stepped forward and asked. "My matter can actually wait..."

"No, we have to go to Farns first!" Ash shook his head. "We need to get Jirachi's Crystal first, just to make sure everything goes smoothly!"

The situation at Chimney Mountain may be urgent, but the effects of climate change won't erupt in just a few days. On the contrary, the activity period at Kirachi is only seven days.

Ash has already delayed Gastly for two years, and he won't change his plans no matter what.

Furthermore, if things really do get out of control, at least there's Jirachi as a safety net...

"Ready? Let's go! Destination: Farns!"

There were quite a few people traveling with them this time, including Nanami, Serena, and Lillie, as well as two Star Children who couldn't be separated from them, and a Millennium Gastly.

Once everyone was ready, Ash activated the Ring, which connected directly to the distant Hoenn region!

...

Rewinding the timeline a bit, roughly a few days before Ash began his mission, the current Hoenn Champion was invited to LavaCity.

"Mr. Mura, it's been a long time." At the Furnace Gym, Steven met the person who had invited him—the former Gym Leader and former Fire-type Elite Four member of Hoenn, the old man Mura.

"Champion, thank you for making this trip." The old man served Daigo tea, his face full of worry. "Have you heard about the situation at Mt. Chimney?"

"It seems like the activities have stopped, but what could be the reason?"

“I don’t know… Dr. Solans and the scientists at the Weather Institute have been researching it, but they still can’t find the cause, nor do they have any way to reactivate the volcano,” Mura said helplessly. “Even if I used all my Pokémon to infuse energy into the volcano, it would be in vain.”

"How could this be?" Daigo exclaimed in surprise.

Although Mura is only an Elite Four member, he is undoubtedly the number one Fire-type user in Hoenn. Even he couldn't reactivate Mt. Chimney, so no one else in Hoenn could do it!

"The effects of the volcanic cessation are intensifying, and it's not just a matter of the hot springs being unusable," Mura said seriously. "The temperatures in northern Hoenn are supported by Mt. Chimney, and if this continues, this area might turn into a frigid zone... Akihabara Town could even be covered in snow and ice!"

"Do you have any solutions?" Daigo asked directly.

Mura wouldn't speak without reason; he must have a plan for calling me over.

"Champion, have you ever heard the legend of Jirachi?"

"You mean the Mythical Pokémon that descended with the Millennium Comet... Wishing Star Jirachi?!" Steven suddenly realized.

“That’s it.” Mura seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. “The legend is true. Jirachi can indeed grant any wish… and he sleeps in the Farns Rock near Chimney Mountain.”

"That's great!" Daigo exclaimed with delight.

That's right, if they find Jirachi, they might be able to wish for Chimney Mountain to come back to life.

"I'm about to set off, and just to be on the safe side, I'll also call Mikey..."

“Champion, I will set off with you… Also, I don’t want you to reveal any information to the outside world!” Mura suddenly stopped him sternly.

"Why…"

"Kirachi can only grant three wishes... Restoring volcanic activity will take up one of them."

“Well… alright.” Daigo understood what the other party meant and agreed after careful consideration.

Of the three wishes, one is to save Hoenn, and the remaining two, even if Daigo doesn't use them, must be given to Mura.

The old man provided a crucial solution, and this feedback is essential.

"Thank you for the champion's generosity." Mura smiled with relief. "Don't take offense, my family's situation is much more difficult than yours."

In Zvoich, there is Daigo; in the Citizens of Ruri, there is Mikuri, and now there is also a somewhat famous, glamorous idol; several families in Larus control advanced technology…

But looking at Mura's family, they are now facing a shortage of young and old food.

This generation's granddaughter, Aysa, is not only unlikely to inherit his mantle as the Fire-type Elite Four member, but even becoming a competent Gym Leader is not easy.

The recent anomaly at Yantushan has dealt a severe blow to his family's hot spring business.

It’s difficult…

Therefore, Mura was determined to get what Kirachi wanted!

Not long after, the girl, who had just finished the Autumn Leaf Tournament and whose second ribbon was still warm, was dragged onto the dragon's back by her companions.

"Higana, where are we going in such a hurry?" Haruka asked, puzzled.

“Farns…” Higana’s voice was low, but she could not hide the slight tremor in it.

She had been waiting for this day for a long time; she was determined to verify the legend of the millennium comet!

(Shioka, you'll come back, won't you...)

"Roar!" The salamander roared and sped off towards the south.

...

The timeline continues forward, returning to shortly after the Vine Tree sounded the alarm in Hoenn.

At a carnival that had just ended, a young magician who was packing up his things was suddenly surrounded by a group of people.

"Butler...you're doing well now that you've left the Magma?"

“Fire Goose…” The young magician’s expression turned solemn.

He was once a scientist employed by the Fireball Team, but was later abandoned by them.

In the original organization, Butler was not afraid of the reckless and impulsive action team leader Himura, but he was only afraid of the seemingly neurotic team leader in front of him, Fire Goose!

"After leaving... you don't even call him captain anymore?" Fire Goose stared at Barrett, then suddenly smiled excitedly. "You... rejoin Team Magma."

"What did you say?" Butler was taken aback, then became furious. "You abandoned me back then, and now you want me to come back? Are you kidding me?!"

"Lord Crimson Pine needs your inventions..." Fire Goose said seriously, "The Groudon fossils you possess... were obtained with our help... Now it's time for you to give back to Team Magma."

"Hmph, don't even think about it!" Butler scoffed, secretly preparing for battle. "I know, you've come up with this idea because you can't get your plans working!"

“You need to rephrase your words… agree with my idea.” Huoyan waved to the person behind her, and a group of henchmen immediately shoved a woman toward her.

"Diane?!" Butler was shocked to see his assistant and childhood sweetheart being held hostage.

"I'll say it again... you need to rejoin Team Magma."

“But don’t you all look down on my inventions…” Butler said, head down, not wanting Fire Goose to see the expression on his face.

“Lift your head up…tell me…how do you plan to continue your scheme?” Fire Goose stared coldly at Butler. “Don’t deny it…I’m your boss…I’ve already figured you out.”

“I… intend to find Jirachi!” Butler practically spat out the words through clenched teeth. “During the upcoming Millennium Comet season, Jirachi will appear in Farns Rock. By using its Eye of Truth to absorb the comet’s energy, I can create Groudon from its fossils!”

"So the legend of Jirachi is true... Are you confident you can find it before the comet arrives?" Fire Goose had obviously heard about Jirachi as well.

“I can only do my best,” Butler explained. “When Kirachi sleeps, they turn into stone-like crystals, and there are countless such stones in Farns… What are you doing?!”

"what!!"

The lighter flame suddenly shot up high, brushing against Diane's hair. Accompanied by the captive woman's piercing scream, a burnt smell began to fill the air.

"Fire Goose! I've already agreed to join, why did you hurt Diane?!" Butler demanded, his eyes red, wishing he could rush forward and fight her to the death.

“Your answer was wrong… You need to be 100% certain.” Huoyan fiddled with the lighter in her hand. “Her face… is very beautiful… perfect for painting with flames!”

“Damn it…” Butler gritted his teeth, but in the end, all that remained was despair. “I will find Kirachi… Please, please don’t hurt Diane.”

"Deal..." Huoyan waved her hand, ordering her men to take away both prisoners at the same time.

But a strange excitement gradually appeared on her face.

create?

Groudon is already there, there's no need to create it!

"Three wishes... one to awaken Groudon... one to make Lord Redpine the King of the Earth... and the last one... ahahahahaha!!"

Suddenly, a woman's chilling, coquettish laughter echoed through the empty carnival grounds...