>>22766428You quietly thank Greninja for his efforts before recalling him. You respond to the Champion as your hand reaches for your next pokeball.
"I am what I eat."
The Champion suppresses an immature giggle and manages, for the most part, to maintain his cold demeanor. He shakes his head and scowls.
"Hmph. We can't have big pussies or pussy eaters as champs. Somebody get this hothead outta here."
His request is ultimately fulfilled, when a puddle of bulky gunk slithers over onto the battlefield. It then begins to take shape, morphing into the Shield Pokemon, Bastiodon. From that moment, everything becomes clear. Replacing the Ace is none other than..
[Koooooohhhhhhh....Kohhhhkaaaaaa!]
"The King," reveals the Champion, "in his BANEstiodon form. He specializes in Defense. He's chill. You're hot. A hothead. He's going to chill you out."
[Kohhhhhhh...]
"Still think your plan matters more than who you are?" asks the Champion.
>What do you say next? 