Dingo

You can all relax now! Dingo's back! I don't know how the Rescue Corps made it this long without me.

Guess I'll find out soon enough, since the captain's making me rest up a bit before I get back into action.

OK, tenderfoot, let's see what you're made of. Eh, don't give me that look. You can handle some extra-credit work.

Check out every inch of this planet until you've explored each area 100%.

Good rescue work requires thorough investigation. Show me you can explore
1 area to 100 percent!

So you need my help, eh, newbie? I guess
I can lend a hand while I ramp back up.

But don't start thinking I'm going to do everything for you. I'll only step in when you really need it.

You know the comms guy, Collin? He's pretty handy to have around. Very detail oriented.

He's not one for physical labor, but his project-management skills are legit. And his eyes light up when he sees a machine.

I joined the corps before Shepherd was the captain. At the time, she was still an officer in training like me.

I was undefeated in everything back home, but then she absolutely crushed me at martial arts and cross-country.

The cool part was how modest she was about it. She never tried to rub it in my face. I'd never met anyone else like her...

I don't mess around when I'm in a fight.
When I move, it's at lightning speed. Too fast to track!

I don't need anyone's help. I don't want anyone's directions. Yeah, that's how you handle things Dingo-style!

Looks like you've been hard at work investigating. But you still have a lot left to learn, recruit!

Alright then, no wasting time. On to the second area. I want you to impress me!

Situations that might seem impossible to a newbie are a cakewalk to an experienced ranger like me.

Like those Dandori Battles and
Dandori Challenges.

If you get in over your head, give me a shout. I'll do what I can to help.

The Rescue Corps has many excellent officers like the captain and me, but our budget is barely enough.

You know why? Because the captain loves dogs. The food bill for the pack of mutts the corps maintains is just...ugh.

You've probably met the science guy, Russ.
The captain is always singing his praises.
He's decent at what he does, I guess.

It's just...whenever he opens his mouth, a bunch of science gibberish spews out. Makes my head hurt.

There are some things I just can't do, not even on the captain's orders.

Like taking a mutt along on a rescue. I'll leave that up to you. I just don't get the whole dog thing.

What? You've fully investigated two areas?! Huh...color me impressed.

Well, it's still way too early to start celebrating your accomplishments.

There's a third area to get started on.
Show me you can do it again!

It's far more efficient to split up during a search. What? You look like you might be about to disagree. Don't bother.

Save your energy for the fights you need to win, got it? If you don't understand that yet, you still have a lot to learn.

When I was a kid, there was this mountain near our house. I mustered up the courage to climb it one day.

The higher I climbed, the more lost I got.
Then it started to snow, and suddenly it was a life-or-death situation!

The prior captain rescued me. I still recall how cool he looked standing heroically there in the snow.

I knew right then that I was going to be a ranger someday.

The science guy's family runs a prominent megacorporation on Giya. I hear he joined the Rescue Corps out of sheer curiosity.

They throw a huge party for him every time he comes back from a deployment.
Can you believe that?

The comms guy is a... Whaddaya call it?

Oh yeah! He's a jack-of-all-trades, master of none.

He's willing to take on anything you throw his way. Problem is, others tend to take advantage of him.

I suppose "others" includes me too, heh.

Oho! That look on your face says you think you understand the basics better than I do.

If you get overconfident and start letting your guard down now, you'll find yourself in a world of hurt before you know it!

Get it? Got it?! Good. OK, newbie, go do your thing!

Have you met the science guy's mother?
I see you haven't... Well, let me tell you...

She's notorious in the Rescue Corps for being quite the character. She'll be at the commemoration party when we get home.

You've nothing to fear, so long as she doesn't home in on you. Just remember— her eyes are drawn to movement.

The gear that the science guy makes is definitely impressive...but always too complicated! Not the way I'd do it.

Instructions should be like, "Do this, do that, and bam, boom, done!" Anything longer, and everyone starts zoning out.

When I joined the Rescue Corps, I trained hard, sunup to sundown. Every single day.

You though... Must be nice to have it so easy. You got dropped into the action and just started cranking out achievements.

The captain is top-notch in pretty much every way, but there's just one thing...

Why does she have to love those fuzzy mongrels so much?!

Every time she takes a break, she heads out to the dog run with some Rescue Pups.
Every. Single. Time.

You really do have some skills. It's kind of annoying. They've investigated every area to 100 percent so far.

Of course, you haven't completed all your missions yet. Let's see if you can keep that successful streak going!

Have you met the science guy's mother?
I see you haven't... Well, let me tell you...

She's notorious in the Rescue Corps for being quite the character. She'll be at the commemoration party when we get home.

You've nothing to fear, so long as she doesn't home in on you. Just remember— her eyes are drawn to movement.

The comms guy spends all his free time fiddling with machines. He says it's the mental equivalent of working out.

Like how if you don't use your body, it gets weak. Supposedly your brain works the same way. I'm not sure I buy it.

That dog you go everywhere with seems capable enough.

But I don't need any mutts running around!
That's all I have to say about it. It's not that I'm afraid. I just don't trust 'em.

Once you've completely explored this planet, I guess I'll have to stop calling you "newbie" and such, won't I, junior?

Ready for the sixth area? It's the last one.
You might just explore this whole planet after all!

I'll admit, you're doing some pretty fine work out there. Getting results one area after another, aren't you?

But...whatever you do, don't forget I've been here supporting you tirelessly this whole time!

If you think about it, the comms guy really is our lifeline here.

Without his navigation, rescues would take at least twice as long. We literally couldn't do this without him.

You remember the reason I decided to be a ranger? Stranded on a snowy mountain, rescued by the prior captain? Ring a bell?

So, I had collapsed. When I came to, there was this open mouth right in my face. All sharp teeth and drool...

I ran like a wild thing, trying to escape, but no matter how fast I went, the beast hounded me! I couldn't get away!

The captain finally brought the mutt to heel, so nothing bad happened, but every time I see a dog now, I remember that day.

When I got stranded here, I thought I'd be able to take care of myself.

But if something happened to the captain...
Well, the Rescue Corps wouldn't be the same without her.

What? You're joking. No one could have investigated all the areas that fast!

You're like a full-fledged ranger now!
Maybe I can talk 'em into doing all the work from now on...heh.

Oho! You think you've got this under control, is that it? No one can pull a fast one on me, hmph.

I see... Well, you're not done yet, newbie.
Keep at it and finish the job!

OK, rookie, let's see what you're made of.
Eh, don't give me that look. You can handle some extra-credit work.

Check out every inch of this planet until you fully explore every area 100%—

Huh? Wait. What are you trying to pull?
You can't have explored every area alre...

Whoa! You really are finished!

Well, look at that... Now I know you're someone I can put to good use.

Oho! You think you've got this under control, is that it? No one can pull a fast one on me, hmph.

I see... Well, you're not done yet, newbie.
Keep at it and finish the job!

Well, you may be good, but the best ranger in this Rescue Corps will always be Dingo!

Did I say that with enough confidence?
It'll be OK now. I'm still number one.

You've improved substantially with my guidance, which just proves how great I really am.

They investigated every area of a planet?
Even I haven't done that.

You know the comms guy, Collin? He's pretty handy to have around. Very detail oriented.

He's not one for physical labor, but his project-management skills are legit. And his eyes light up when he sees a machine.

I joined the corps before Shepherd was the captain. At the time, she was still an officer in training like me.

I was undefeated in everything back home, but then she absolutely crushed me at martial arts and cross-country.

The cool part was how modest she was about it. She never tried to rub it in my face. I'd never met anyone else like her...

I don't mess around when I'm in a fight.
When I move, it's at lightning speed. Too fast to track!

I don't need anyone's help. I don't want anyone's directions. Yeah, that's how you handle things Dingo-style!

The Rescue Corps has many excellent officers like the captain and me, but our budget is barely enough.

You know why? Because the captain loves dogs. The food bill for the pack of mutts the corps maintains is just...ugh.

You've probably met the science guy, Russ.
The captain is always singing his praises.
He's decent at what he does, I guess.

It's just...whenever he opens his mouth, a bunch of science gibberish spews out. Makes my head hurt.

There are some things I just can't do, not even on the captain's orders.

Like taking a mutt along on a rescue. I'll leave that up to you. I just don't get the whole dog thing.

When I was a kid, there was this mountain near our house. I mustered up the courage to climb it one day.

The higher I climbed, the more lost I got.
Then it started to snow, and suddenly it was a life-or-death situation!

The prior captain rescued me. I still recall how cool he looked standing heroically there in the snow.

I knew right then that I was going to be a ranger someday.

The science guy's family runs a prominent megacorporation on Giya. I hear he joined the Rescue Corps out of sheer curiosity.

They throw a huge party for him every time he comes back from a deployment.
Can you believe that?

The comms guy is a... Whaddaya call it?

Oh yeah! He's a jack-of-all-trades, master of none.

He's willing to take on anything you throw his way. Problem is, others tend to take advantage of him.

I suppose "others" includes me too, heh.

The gear that the science guy makes is definitely impressive...but always too complicated! Not the way I'd do it.

Instructions should be like, "Do this, do that, and bam, boom, done!" Anything longer, and everyone starts zoning out.

When I joined the Rescue Corps, I trained hard, sunup to sundown. Every single day.

You though... Must be nice to have it so easy. You got dropped into the action and just started cranking out achievements.

The captain is top-notch in pretty much every way, but there's just one thing...

Why does she have to love those fuzzy mongrels so much?!

Every time she takes a break, she heads out to the dog run with some Rescue Pups.
Every. Single. Time.

The comms guy spends all his free time fiddling with machines. He says it's the mental equivalent of working out.

Like how if you don't use your body, it gets weak. Supposedly your brain works the same way. I'm not sure I buy it.

That dog you go everywhere with seems capable enough.

But I don't need any mutts running around!
That's all I have to say about it. It's not that I'm afraid. I just don't trust 'em.

If you think about it, the comms guy really is our lifeline here.

Without his navigation, rescues would take at least twice as long. We literally couldn't do this without him.

You remember the reason I decided to be a ranger? Stranded on a snowy mountain, rescued by the prior captain? Ring a bell?

So, I had collapsed. When I came to, there was this open mouth right in my face. All sharp teeth and drool...

I ran like a wild thing, trying to escape, but no matter how fast I went, the beast hounded me! I couldn't get away!

The captain finally brought the mutt to heel, so nothing bad happened, but every time I see a dog now, I remember that day.

When I got stranded here, I thought I'd be able to take care of myself.

But if something happened to the captain...
Well, the Rescue Corps wouldn't be the same without her.

You'd come here on your own to face me?
I applaud your courage, but...

Alright, that's enough. I acknowledged you.
Now shoo! Get out of here!

Aaah! Why are you running loose?! That's poor mutt management! Ugh!

What's that newbie doing? Don't they realize how irresponsible this is?!

I'm pretty sure the one I saw had a bigger nose...

Only one thing to do now... We gotta catch 'em! Let's go!

I'm pretty sure the one I saw had a bigger nose...

Only one thing to do now... We gotta catch 'em! Let's go!

They're getting away!

C'mon, let's get 'em!

Let's see what you're made of, newbie!
Show off your Dandori skills, and go rescue them!

That isn't the pilot...

But they're still a castaway. Better go rescue 'em, rookie!

Alright, newbie! Time to show off your
Dandori skills to that leafling!

All in a day's work! That was a cinch!
Heh heh, boy, was that a close one...

Hey, newbie, looks like you're in a bit of a pinch. Want some top-notch assistance?

Alright, rookie! Dingo's got this!

I hear you. We'll fall back for now!
Whoa! Glad I didn't have to do that one.

You got some guts, rookie! What a relief.

Here I go! I'm gonna collect 'em all!

What do you think of my Dandori skills?!
I'll be lucky to make bronze...

Let's get moving, everyone! Charge!

C'mon! Bring it! Uh-oh...I forgot we can't use bombs.

Huh? Now where did all the Pikmin go?

Playtime ends now! Don't wanna push myself too hard.

Alright, this is looking good! You better be watching, Captain.

No giving up! Oof... This is really getting tough now.

Oh... Blast it!

Yeah, that's definitely them! Which means that could be Bernard on the ground next to them!

Yeah, that's definitely them! Which means that could be Bernard on the ground next to them!

Whoever it is, we can't let them get turned into a leafling! Follow them!

Whoever it is, we can't let them get turned into a leafling! Follow them!

Yeah, that's definitely them! Which means that could be Bernard on the ground next to them!

Whoever it is, we can't let them get turned into a leafling! Follow them!

This is no joke. They could be turned into a leafling! What are you waiting for, newbie? Hurry up and save 'em!

All in a day's work! That was a cinch!
Heh heh, boy, was that a close one...

All in a day's work! That was a cinch!
Heh heh, boy, was that a close one...

All in a day's work! That was a cinch!
Heh heh, boy, was that a close one...

Hey, newbie, looks like you're in a bit of a pinch. Want some top-notch assistance?

Alright, rookie! Dingo's got this!

I hear you. We'll fall back for now!
Whoa! Glad I didn't have to do that one.

You got some guts, rookie! What a relief.

Psh. Collecting treasure is easy peasy.

Think you can out-Dandori my Dandori skills?! C'mon, I gotta widen this lead!

Gah! The creatures! They're coming back!

You got it. I'll go after those Bonus Finds!

So the Bonus Find is...this?! Hmm...
Better figure this out ASAP.

If I want to win this, all I've got to do is collect...everything! Let's go!

Hey, you! Where's our pilot?

As long as I have items to use, this battle's in the bag! I hope the captain's watching...

Hey, give it back! That sparkly gold thing is mine!

What a menace! You're about to get what's coming to you...

Uh-oh... A Sneak Bomb!

This grubchucker... Don't you want to be rescued?! Give up already...

Give us back the Koppaite! He's not lookin' too hot right now...

This guy... His Dandori skills may be even better than Olimar's.

Ugh! Things are getting dire... But I'm on fire, so watch out!

Hey! Give Nelle back, you grubchucker!

Poison? I eat poison for breakfast!
But the Winged Pikmin...

Think you can beat me? I'd like to see you try! But I'd rather see him lose.

No, we can't.

If only we could get our hands on that leafling—the one with the pup—and make him tell us where our pilot is!

Hey! Move over and give me some space!
These seats are way too small...

Obviously. First things first—I'll get that newbie into shape.

Listen, comms guy. If star performers like me aren't at 100 percent when the sap hits the asphalt, we're basically useless.

The captain gets it, which is why she ordered me to rest up.

Huh? You got a problem with my workout routine, science guy?

Um, I didn't survive without injury just to subject my body to science-fiction test shenanigans. I'll pass.

What now, Yon? Didn't figure you were the type to get homesick.

Hey, you ever thought about creating a medicine that erases embarr...uh, boring memories? I think you could use some.

Hey! Don Bergman, right? I heard you used to be a ranger.

But now you're a treasure hunter, huh?
Seems like an odd career change.

Well...that's kinda beautiful. I could almost cry. But I won't! I'll just become a treasure hunter too!

Can't believe I had to be saved by the newbie... I'm losing my edge.

Oh, uh, not at all, Captain. Heh! I'm just, uh, touched that you care...

But science guy could stand to worry a little more.

Um, uh...that reminds me, Captain. I have some information regarding our pilot.

Wha?! Er, no, no...that's not exactly...

Huh? Oh. Uh, you got it, Captain!
She cares about my physical state...
That means...she cares!

Is that really necessary?

Hey! Don't shout at me like that!

But yeah. I was thirsty and it was right there, so I gave it a try. Who cares?

And you never thought to mention that until now?!

Uh... Why do I suddenly feel very hot?!

That's right. That castaway could be our pilot.

That's right. That castaway could be our pilot.

Can't believe I had to be saved by the newbie... I'm losing my edge.

Oh, uh, not at all, Captain. Heh! I'm just, uh, touched that you care...

Um, by the way, Captain...I have some information regarding our pilot.

Hey! Don't shout at me like that!

But yeah. I was thirsty and it was right there, so I gave it a try. Who cares?

And you never thought to mention that until now?!

Uh... Why do I suddenly feel very hot?!

Can't believe I had to be saved by the newbie... I'm losing my edge.

Oh, uh, not at all, Captain. Heh! I'm just, uh, touched that you care...

But science guy could stand to worry a little more.

Um, uh...that reminds me, Captain. I have some information regarding our pilot.

Wha?! Er, no, no...that's not exactly...

Huh? Oh. Uh, you got it, Captain!
She cares about my physical state...
That means...she cares!

Is that really necessary?

That's right. That castaway could be our pilot.

Hey! Don't shout at me like that!

But yeah. I was thirsty and it was right there, so I gave it a try. Who cares?

And you never thought to mention that until now?!

Uh... Why do I suddenly feel very hot?!

Can't believe I had to be saved by the newbie... I'm losing my edge.

Oh, uh, not at all, Captain. Heh! I'm just, uh, touched that you care...

Um, by the way, Captain...I have some information regarding our pilot.

Hey! Don't shout at me like that!

But yeah. I was thirsty and it was right there, so I gave it a try. Who cares?

And you never thought to mention that until now?!

Uh... Why do I suddenly feel very hot?!

I guess I can give credit where it's due.
Good one, newbie.

I guess I can give credit where it's due.
Good one, newbie.

Uh, yeah. Of course! Why's he roping me into this?!

No problem. Happy to help! Great...
There's no getting out of it now.

Maybe. But who's going to protect the
Rescue Command Post while I'm gone?

Well, be sure to consider it in the future!
That was a close one.

Oh! Um, yeah! Fit as a feather over here.
Ugh... Why did I say that? So stupid...

Eh...I dunno. I'm not quite 100 percent yet...
Help out the rookie?! Ugh...

Fair enough. No surprise he's still angry...

I messed up. I'm sorry. I never should have run away and abandoned you out there after the crash.

Huh? You're mad about pizza?!
This is what I get for being sincere.

Pshhh... Just don't let it go to your head.
But well done, Rescue Officer.

You know, when I saw those Glow Pikmin-y things, an old memory came back to me.
Something I'd almost forgotten...

It was back at home. One day, out of nowhere, my body suddenly started to glow! It lasted for like three days, I think...

Well, uh... Yeah. I ran into Bernard at some point, but then he got, like, snatched up by a leaf creature.

We saw the leaf creature pick up someone else and toss them onto a big pup.

Bernard and I tried to follow, but...

We were too late. They dragged the castaway into a cave, and suddenly they were growing leaves too!

Hold on, OK? I was just getting to the good part.

You think I'd lie about this? Who is this character anyway...

So then the leaf creature in charge spotted us! We got outta there as fast as we could...or at least that's what I thought.

When I turned around, Bernard was gone.
Maybe he didn't make it out. Or maybe he got turned into a leafling too.

Oh, that's what me and Bernard started calling 'em. It's much faster to say leafling than "leaf creature."

Catchy, isn't it?

Well, uh... Yeah. I ran into Bernard at some point, but then he got, like, snatched up by a leaf creature.

We saw the leaf creature pick up someone else and toss them onto a big pup.

Bernard and I tried to follow, but...

We were too late. They dragged the castaway into a cave, and suddenly they were growing leaves too!

I'm about to tell you! I don't like to be rushed.

Yeah, exactly. The castaway turned into something just like that.

So then the leaf creature in charge spotted us! We got outta there as fast as we could...or at least that's what I thought.

When I turned around, Bernard was gone.
Maybe he didn't make it out. Or maybe he got turned into a leafling too.

Hey, what's this leafling doing here anyway? And why are they unconscious?
This your work, comms guy?

Potentially.

By the way, Bernard and I sort of coined the term "leafling."

We came up with it because they have all those leaves growing out of their heads.
Pretty clever, I know.

Uh, for real? I mean...cool. But then they'll find out I just left Bernard behind... Uh-oh.

Um, are you sure it's OK for you to be up and about already? Play it cool,
Dingo, play it cool...

Ha...ha. What are you trying to say?
So he's mad at me for running, after all!

Well, if you hadn't been shipwrecked, we'd never have found all the treasure here...

We could use some of the profits to buy you a new ship! And while we're at it, let's get the S.S. Shepherd plated in gold!

Nelle isn't the only Koppaite on the list.
Did she come with companions?

That was a rough night...

That was a rough night...

Hmm... If that's true, there's a good chance that the other two aren't too far from where you split up.

Unless you have a better idea as to where
Nelle might be...

All officers are prepared for takeoff!

I know we helped all the castaways,
Captain, but, uh...we all feel like there are still so many areas left to explore, right?

The newbie never even completed the mission I gave 'em.

Figures. The data's still unreadable.

All we can do is bring them back and get them cured.

I've got a bad feeling about this...

So many leaflings! We bring 'em in one after another, and still no Bernard! Let's get after that leafling with the dog and get him to tell us where our pilot is!

Investigate each area until your progress reaches 100 percent! Remember to explore caves and collect all the treasure too. This should be easy peasy for our star rookie.

Keep going until your progress for each area hits 100 percent! Don't forget to explore caves and collect treasures. You should be good enough to do this in your sleep, rookie!

Hey, newbie, the captain sent me here.
Need me to jump in?

What is it, rookie? Need the help of a real professional?

OK, newbie, I'll lend you a hand. Because the captain wants me to.

You got some guts! Go get 'em!

OK, well, don't get hurt! It'll mean more work for me if you do.

Are you saying you can handle it on your own? Well...good. That's good.

Whaaat?! If you're gonna quit, give me a little warning first. I was ready to show off my stuff for the captain.

Hmm! Not gonna ask for my help, huh?

Oh yeah? OK, later, then.

Alright, leave it to Dingo! I hope the captain's watching this.

Don't get the wrong idea, rookie! I'm only doing this 'cause the captain asked me to!

OK then, I'll clean this right up!

Gah, what IS this thing?!

Why, you little... Eat a Bomb Rock!
Wait—did I actually miss?!

Phew, the creatures have thinned out a bit.
Must be scared of me.

YEAHHH! Dingo's ready for you!

Oh, blast it! I need more Bomb Rocks!

If you're coming this way, then do it already! There's nowhere to run!

Let me show you how to do this right,
Dingo-style!

Psh, this'll be an easy win! The captain better be seeing this...

Yikes! Nearly lost the Lumiknoll that time!

Whew... Protected it all the way!

Awww yeah! That's how Dingo does it!
Phew, that was close.

Did you see that, newbie?!

Did you see that, rookie?! That's how Dingo does it!

Aw shucks, Captain... Nah, that was nothing...really.

Hey, I completed the objective, didn't I?
So if I'm not mistaken, there's nothing to complain about, right?! RIGHT?!

Hold on! Hold on! You've gotta be kidding me here. I'm not in charge of babysitting this rookie!

Wait... Captain! That's...not what I...

Hey, rookie! Look, if you really need me to,
I'll go in your place. Dingo to the rescue, no problem!

Listen here, rookie! Just because they look real tasty doesn't mean you should do something dumb like eat 'em.

So, about that... Let's stop and think for a hot minute here, OK?

It's possible Bernard hasn't turned into a leafling yet.

I've spent a lot of time thinking about it...

Yes, that leafling with the dog was chasing me. And yes, that's when I realized Bernard had disappeared. But that's all.

What I'm saying is I never actually saw him turn into a leafling, or anything.

Look, at the very least, if we catch that leafling, then we might be able to get a lead on Bernard's whereabouts.

I told you—just focus on finding the leafling with the dog.

So, hey, this leafling... It kinda looks like
Bernard, right?

Yeah, but the shape of its...leafiness...or maybe the overall vibe... I don't know. The way it grows...it looks like him, is all.

I don't know! Look, that's just what my gut is telling me, OK?! Yon! Cure this one for me tomorrow!

What's this? Comms guy, you afraid of the dark?

Haha! Sounds like you're scared of ghosts.
You know there's no such thing, right?!

What? Yon, you're into all this ghost hooey? Really?!

Hold up...uh...

Could that be one of those leaflings that
Dingo was talking about?!

Alright, rookie! Dingo's got this!

Red alert! We have another castaway!

And next to them... Could that be the leafling that attacked Dingo?

Red alert! We have another castaway!
And there's a leafling too!

It may be the leafling that attacked
Dingo. Be careful, now!

Aaah! It's that leafling!

Be careful! That could be the one who attacked Dingo!

Wait! Where'd they go now? And more importantly, who ARE they? Hmm...

But wow! Dingo, what a win! Not to mention you saved the castaway too!

Get back to the surface and lead them to safety, Rescue Officer!

And they're gone again...

But seriously, Dingo! When the going gets tough, you really get going!

Now we need to take care of that leafling.
Your turn, Rescue Officer!

Louie may have gotten away, but you were amazing, Dingo! I wouldn't expect any less.

All that's left to do is rescue the Koppaite castaway. Go ahead, Rescue Officer!

Alright, rookie! Dingo's got this!

Now that we have Dingo back, our rescue operations should go a lot smoother.

And, uh, when were you thinking of returning to the field yourself, Dingo?

Are you sure the captain's not going too easy on you, Dingo?

Dingo, would you agree that daily training is the most efficient way to keep one's body in top condition?

Sooo, Dingo... When was the last time you talked to anyone back home? Spoken with your parents recently?

Dingo! Don't be rude!

That's a nice sentiment, but if Dingo lacks one thing...it's follow-through.

Well, Captain, we did it. We finally found our ranger, Dingo!

We're just glad to see you made it back safe and sound, Dingo. Are you hurt at all?

Really? Do you know his whereabouts?!
Great work, Dingo!

Huh? That's strange... I put a bottle right here. Where did it—

Dingo! You didn't drink that liquid that was sitting right here, did you? Did you?!

Are you alright?! Maybe you should go lie down too, Dingo...

Should we discuss the castaway with leaves growing out of their head?

This has to be what Dingo was talking about when he told us about the leaflings.

To recap, Captain—today we retrieved our ranger, Dingo, and our doctor, Yonny.

We're just glad to see you made it back safe and sound, Dingo. Are you hurt at all?

Huh? That's strange... I put a bottle right here. Where did it—

Dingo! You didn't drink that liquid that was sitting right here, did you? Did you?!

Are you alright?! Maybe you should go lie down too, Dingo...

Wait a second! What were you going to say about the pilot, Dingo?!

Welp, Dingo's down for the count. I guess this conversation will have to wait until tomorrow...when everyone's conscious.

Well, Captain, we did it. We finally found our ranger, Dingo!

We're just glad to see you made it back safe and sound, Dingo. Are you hurt at all?

Really? Do you know his whereabouts?!
Great work, Dingo!

But we have another problem. The castaway we found with leaves growing out of their head.

They have to be one of those leaflings that
Dingo was talking about.

Huh? That's strange... I put a bottle right here. Where did it—

Dingo! You didn't drink that liquid that was sitting right here, did you? Did you?!

Are you alright?! Maybe you should go lie down too, Dingo...

To recap, Captain—today we retrieved our ranger, Dingo, and our doctor, Yonny.

We're just glad to see you made it back safe and sound, Dingo. Are you hurt at all?

Huh? That's strange... I put a bottle right here. Where did it—

Dingo! You didn't drink that liquid that was sitting right here, did you? Did you?!

Are you alright?! Maybe you should go lie down too, Dingo...

Welp, Dingo's down for the count. I guess this conversation will have to wait until tomorrow...when everyone's conscious.

Just stay INSIDE the spaceship, and you'll have NO problem at all.

And even if we ARE attacked, we'll be just fine as long as Dingo is here. RIGHT?

True. That's very reassuring to hear.
Thanks in advance, Dingo!

Hey, Dingo... Isn't it about time you got back out there and helped us search for the missing castaways?

And it has been helpful to have Dingo on call to provide any necessary guidance for Rescue Officer...

Dingo! How are you feeling? Back to your old self?

Hooo, I expect an APOLOGY from you,
Dingo! And you better make it GOOD!

Surely, I wouldn't have been able to cure any leaflings without the brave and humble work of new blood here.

Dingo, is there anything yooou wanted to say to Rescue Officer? Eheheh!

Dingo—is it true that you encountered our pilot while stranded?

Dingo—is it true that you encountered our pilot while stranded?

You should be caught up on everything now, Yonny.

According to Dingo, this castaway may just be our pilot.

Alaaas, our friend Dingo here consumed all the sap that I previously collected, eheh.

I appreciate your concern, Dingo, but I am good to GO!

It's strange. Since losing my leaves, I feel as LIGHT as a feather!

Now the NEXT time I get abandoned in a cave, I should be able to ESCAPE all on my own!

You may recall when Dingo mistook it for a common beverage and drank some?

You may recall when Dingo mistook it for a common beverage and drank some?

Science aficionado Russ figured out how to make use of the raw materials scattered around the planet! What's more, you saved the
Rescue Corps's gruff ranger, Dingo. Only 2 more Rescue Officers remain at large: the doctor and the pilot.

According to Dingo's story, the "leaflings"—beings with leaves growing out of their heads—are attacking castaways and turning them into leaflings too. He believes the missing pilot could be a victim himself!
You need to get back out there and find Bernard.

I knew it! I knew he was tough enough to make it!

Dingo is a skilled ranger, even though he doesn't use a Rescue Pup. He specializes in solo missions, you see.

One thing's for certain: rescue missions should be a lot easier with his help.

You tracked down our ranger, Dingo! The only
Rescue Officers still out there now are the doctor and the pilot.

That is a condensed Lumiknoll extract. It's very high in degradative enzymes.

I believe we should call it glow sap.

It's a key ingredient for the medicine, so try not to drink it on the way back, Dingo.

Alright, leave it to Dingo! I hope the captain's watching this.

YEAHHH! Dingo's ready for you!

Let me show you how to do this right,
Dingo-style!

Awww yeah! That's how Dingo does it!
Phew, that was close.

Great work, Dingo! That was magnificent to witness.

Did you see that, rookie?! That's how Dingo does it!

Nicely done, Dingo! That was very impressive work.

It's also because the Glow Pikmin took no notice of Dingo.

Dingo, can you assist Rescue Officer out there? Please.

Ah, I see... I guess a night expedition is too much to handle, even for Dingo.

Wait... Captain! That's...not what I...

Hey, rookie! Look, if you really need me to,
I'll go in your place. Dingo to the rescue, no problem!

Um, I think the only person who believes that particular color looks "tasty" is you, Dingo.

Believe it or not, you can always count on Dingo. If you're ever in a tough spot, he'll show up to save you...probably.

Believe it or not, you can always count on Dingo. If you're ever in a tough spot, he'll show up to save you...probably.

Dingo seems rough around the edges, but at his core, he's meticulous and cautious...
Important traits when you're a ranger.

If he gets even a tiny scratch, he refuses to move a muscle until it's healed. That's how detail oriented he is. Talk about a pro.

About Dingo... Try to have patience.
Remember—everyone needs to look like the coolest person in the room now and then.

Dingo is an ace of a ranger. And yes, he likes to conduct rescue operations on his own...

But if you hit an obstacle, don't hesitate to call for help. He'll support you without fail.

I invited Dingo to dinner once as a reward for all of his hard work.

He went bright red in the face, then fainted there on the spot. It was the strangest thing!

I think perhaps I'll try again after this mission is over. Surely he's feeling much better by now.

Ah, the Emergency Kit. This was the first item I prototyped after joining the Rescue
Corps. Such fond memories...

The original request was to make it easy enough for even Dingo to use. After MANY adjustments, I've finally done it!

Not everyone possesses the unlimited stamina of Dingo, and increasing one's speed is often hindered by the body itself.

Rush Boots increase stamina limits by redirecting the kinetic energy generated into a form that resupplies stamina levels.

Well, hello there, new blood. It'll be nice to have a fresh subject around here, eheheh.

Since we'll be working together, you can just call me Yonny.

If you come across any of those leaflings that Dingo saw, bring them to me, and I'll find out what makes them tick.

Hey, new blood. If you have any injuries or diseases slowing you down, I can help.

Also, if you find any of those leaflings that
Dingo saw, send them to me. I'll give them a free checkup...for science.

It was Dingo who drank the medicine, but don't be too upset with him.

Dingo thinks any drink left sitting out on a table must have been his.

I was testing out a new medicine aaand just happened to leave it where he stumbled upon it.

Eheheh, that can be our little secret.

Do you have time to discuss glow sap?
I'm curious how it affects those who drink large quantities of the substance.

Even someone who has no tolerance for oxygen, like that Hocotatian, can suddenly tolerate the gas in small amounts.

Oxygen's toxic for us too, but I wonder...
What would a tiny portion of glow sap do to Dingo? I'll just leave it out on this table...

When it looks like it will be impossible to clear a challenge, you can have the ranger Dingo help you.

If it looks like you can't win, have the ranger Dingo help you.