Shiranui saw a cave entrance ahead, but before he could get to it, an Alolan Persian intercepted him and was poised for a battle.  He sent Ikari out and Persian opened with a Fake Out.  Ikari flinched, allowing Persian to get in another move.  Persian charged in to deliver a Bite, but Ikari was charging straight at Persian with her head lowered.  The shiny Bagon was using Headbutt and when their attacks connected, Ikari struck Persian right in the mouth while getting bitten at the same time.  Needless to say, Ikari's move dealt a critical blow and thanks to her Sheer Force ability, the Persian was knocked out in one hit.

Shiranui gave Persian a Sitrus Berry and stuck around patiently while Persian carefully ate the berry due to its mouth still hurting.  "You should lay off the Bite attacks until your mouth feels better," he advised.  Persian reluctantly agreed and left to wait in ambush for the next trainer while Shiranui went on to the cave where he figured the local totem Pokémon waited.