A Challenge from Benga

(Back then...)

You only see me as a challenger.

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

(What Benga said to Lance applies to me too.)

(A thirst for strength, huh.)

(It's true if you lose the will to grow stronger, you won't be able to protect those who need you.)

(And if you're in a position to guide people, you must demonstrate stellar strength.)

(Lance did that by defeating Benga and making him recognize his strength.)

(N did too. He proved his love for Pokémon and awakened his arc suit.)

(And then there's Hilbert, who fought to protect the world for both people and Pokémon and changed N's outlook.)

(But what about me?)

(Do I have that kind of strength? Am I strong enough to help people understand the meaning of living with Pokémon?)

(I can't stay the way I am. I need to get stronger and move forward!)

Hey! Gramps!

Oh! Why, if it isn't Benga!

Hey! Hey!

Come train me and Volcarona!

What's the matter? You seem particularly motivated today.

You bet I am!

I'm gonna try to awaken my arc suit!

Your arc suit?

Aw, c'mon! Why so surprised, Gramps?

I saw Lance grow stronger with his Dragonite...

and I watched him awaken his arc suit!

That made me wanna do the same!

I wanna show everyone my bond with Volcarona!

I can't lose!

I see... Is that what Volcarona wants?

Yeah! Of course!

We're gonna grow stronger together! Aren't we, Volcarona?

... ... ...

What is it, Gramps?

Oh, nothing. What you said just came out of nowhere and caught me off guard, is all!

So, you wanted me to train you?

Don't hold back! Show me what you've got!

Hehe! That's what I like to hear!

Let's do this, Volcarona!