A Leader's Role, a Challenger's Struggle

Right!

Both of you seem to be gearing up nicely for the upcoming tournament!

Heh! Well, obviously!

Come on now, Clair...

Gramps!

Why, if it isn't Benga!

Have you finished your training regimen on Pasio?

Yup!

Alder, who's this?

He's Benga, my grandson!

He trains tirelessly and is just as strong as I am when it comes to Pokémon battling!

Who're these two?

They are famous dragon masters from Blackthorn City in Johto.

Their names are Lance and Clair! Lance is a Champion and Clair is a Gym Leader.

Huh, cool! No wonder they smell tough!

How about it, Benga? Do you want to spar, perhaps?

That's a great idea!

I'm curious to see what you're capable of... especially if Alder acknowledges your skills.

... ... ...

No!

Wha-?!

I know that Trainer's strong! And I want to battle!

But that Pokémon hasn't been through enough!

Huh?! How dare you say that, you cheeky little...

Interesting... You seem pretty confident.

Hey! Why are you impressed with him?

Well, if you're not going to do anything about it...

then I'll teach this kid a lesson myself!

Nope, you're not good either! You haven't been through enough!

Enough talk! Battle me!

I don't believe it. There must be some mistake...

I told you so!

Hahaha! Looks like you're not all talk!

You've got potential to become a Champion!

See?

That's why I'm saying you haven't been through enough!

Oh?

You only see me as a challenger.

You're acting like you're superior to me, as if I wasn't your equal!

Benga, he's a Champion. A person in his position is expected to provide guidance to...

I don't care about what you adults think you have to do!

Is it more important than wanting to beat strong Trainers?!

That woman is out to win! She wants it way more than you do!

Your Dragonite hasn't been through enough, and that's such a waste!

Beating an opponent like that isn't fun at all!

Hey!

Hey!

Hey!

Do you want to beat me?

Or do you not?

Which is it?!

(I guess he's right.)

(I was very happy to witness my challengers surpass me.)

(But maybe that means I'm starting to forget what it feels like to WANT to win.)

There are still plenty of worthy foes we want to beat here on Pasio.

Thank you for opening my eyes, Benga.

I don't want to lose against anyone.

So I'll make sure both Dragonite and I go through enough!

Yeah! That better be a promise!

We're gonna compete with each other at the tournament! And there we'll see who's stronger!

(Sync stones ultimate and the upcoming tournament have stirred up a lot of excitement...)

(I have a feeling we'll be seeing a new kind of potential between people and Pokémon.)

(It's time for me to step up my efforts!)