James Davy

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Shiranui investigated the "deadly" sand and heard Mike's take on the situation. He called Zoro out and had the Zoroark (disguised as Mike's Decidueye) on standby. He scanned the Sandygast after Hood's attack revealed its true form. "Sandygast, the Sand Heap Pokémon. Born from a sand mound playfully built by a child, this Pokémon embodies the grudges of the departed. It takes control of anyone who puts a hand in its mouth. And so it adds to the accumulation of its sand-mound body."
"This one's a shiny," he deduced after comparing the Pokédex's image with the Pokémon in question, "Mike, you're right about the species."

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Shiranui arrived not long after Liam and thanked his Mantine for the lift.

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Shiranui found his balance quickly thanks to his Ninjutsu training and waited for when everyone was ready to go.

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Shiranui noted the rendezvous point on his Pokénav app and picked out a Mantine. He was puzzled over Team Skull's antics. "There's something bugging me about Team Skull," he said, "The way they act is more like a small-time street gang from Lumiose City than any criminal or eco-terrorist Team planning on world domination/destruction."

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Shiranui collected his Pokémon from the local Nurse Joy and was ready to go Mantine surfing with the others.

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She then turned her attention to everyone as she said "There are two ways to get to Akala Island, boat or Mantine surf. Mantine surf is more fun but you could hurt yourself"

@Mike the Bloodwolf

"Where would be the fun if you don't take risks?" Shiranui asked rhetorically after handing Okami, Ikari and Ashika over to the local Nurse Joy for healing. He thought riding the legendary Suicune as it crossed oceans was riskier than surfing on a Mantine, but withheld that titbit of information.

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"Sounds like a plan," Shiranui agreed. He was curious about Akala Island.

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Shiranui took his place after concocting a strategy and after being reminded that the battle was a three-Pokémon single battle, he sent Okami out while Hala sent his Mankey out. "That was a bold opening, Shiranui," Hala stated, "Sending out a Pokémon with a type disadvantage."
"I'll show you why with this opening move," Shiranui rebutted, "Okami, show Mankey the move we worked on! Use Zen Headbutt!"
"Mankey, Karate Chop!" Both Pokémon charged at each other. Okami focused her willpower to her head, causing it to glow with iridescence while Mankey readied a paw for a chop. Both attacks landed, stirring up a cloud of dust. The dust settled and both Pokémon were knocked out, in Okami's case from a critical hit.

"I'm impressed with that one, but the trial is not over yet," commented Hala, "Makuhita, you're up!"
"Okami, return; Ikari, I choose you!" Shiranui switched out his downed Rockruff and sent his Bagon out while Hala switched Mankey for Makuhita.
"Makuhita, Fake Out!"
"Ikari, Rage!" Makuhita delivered a hit that made Ikari flinch.
"Makuhita, Arm Thrust!"
"Ikari, Headbutt!" Ikari charged in with her head lowered and delivered a powerful hit that left Makuhita briefly winded. Makuhita retaliated with a flurry of arm thrusts that scored three hits on Ikari.
"Makuhita, Heavy Slam!"
"Ikari, Dragon Claw!" Ikari delivered a slash with her stubby arm and Makuhita was down for the count.

Hala switched out Makuhita and sent Crabrawler out. Shiranui knew the real battle had started as he switched Ikari for Ashika. Hala performed a sumo stomp before doing an imitation of the Arm Thrust move. "All Out Pummelling!"
"Ashika, use Perish Song!" Crabrawler conjured an orb of energy that surrounded one of its fist-like claws and struck Ashika with the powerful move. The Brionne survived the move and her Torrent ability activated. Ashika sung a haunting requiem that set the clock ticking.
"Crabrawler, Power-Up Punch!"
"Ashika, use Growl!" Crabrawler punched Ashika and the Brionne fainted from the hit.

Shiranui sent Ikari back out. "Crabrawler, use Power-Up Punch!"
"Ikari, Ember!" Crabrawler charged at Ikari and right before the hit landed, Ikari dodged the attack. The Bagon launched a shower of embers that singed Crabrawler for minor damage.
"Crabrawler, Power-Up Punch and make it count!"
"Ikari, Dragon Breath!" Crabrawler threw a punch at Ikari and scored a good hit that left Ikari prone. Ikari struggled to get up and when she finally did, the Bagon launched a gust of draconic energy that barely missed Crabrawler. Crabrawler was stricken with a crimson glow as Perish Song took effect and not long afterwards, fell on its front knocked out.

Hala handed Shiranui a Fightinium Z and congratulated him on his victory.

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Shiranui scanned the Pikipek on his Pokédex. "Pikipek, the Woodpecker Pokémon. It can peck at a rate of 16 times a second to drill holes in trees. It uses the holes for food storage and for nesting." He saw its type as Normal/Flying and knew in theory Pikipek had the advantage of type whilst also knowing that matching types did not win every battle.
"Kiwi would have to be close to evolution to stand a chance of defeating Mankey," he mused, "Both Pokémon have speed and physical offence on their side whilst unable to take many hits. Jen would have to pray that Mankey doesn't have the Anger Point ability should Kiwi land a critical hit otherwise she'll be in deep trouble."

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After Jen prey to Tapu Koko, she feels something cold around her ankles. “I go first if no one else wants to go first.” Jam says as she rubs her toes against one of Elisa’s tails. Maui nudge Jen’s foot to stop not knowing what the Ninetales may do.

@Alisdragon911

"I don't mind," replied Shiranui, curious about how the Grand Trials worked. He had a hunch they were like gym battles.