Pokémon: Born with the Viridian Force

In the year Ash Ketchum drew his first breath, the Kanto region was a darker place—only Agatha ruled the Elite Four, and Giovanni had just seized control of Team Rocket. Xiao Liu awakens in this world with a secret advantage: the legendary Viridian Power coursing through his veins. Starting his journey from Pallet Town with a loyal Growlithe and a stubborn Bulbasaur, he'll navigate a Pokémon League where shadows run deeper than any child's dream. This is not the bright adventure you remember—it's a slow-burn tale of strategy, survival, and the true cost of becoming a champion.