Chapter 1313

Du: "......"

Sirona: "......"

Pokémon Trainers currently observing this location: "......"

Even the composed Du now found himself torn between laughter and exasperation.

"Sorry! Xiao Gang is always like this."

Ash rubbed his nose, a wry smile appearing on his face; Pikachu on his shoulder let out two helpless "Pika-pi" sounds.

"It's fine!"

Du said, "Forty-two-zero is being quite casual—eating while asking: today's battle should be me and Sirona each sending out one Pokémon, then facing your two Pokémon."

"If you win... you become the Indigo Plateau Champion! If you lose, you'll just be a Pokémon League Elite Four member. Are you confident?"

"Don't worry!"

Speaking of this, Ash's eyes lit up.

"We're both using our signature Pokémon! You know what I mean."

Du smiled warmly at Ash.

Ash paused, glanced at the two before him, and nodded.

Got it—how could he not? Du's most frequently used Pokémon is... Dragonite... as for Sirona, without doubt it's Tyranitar... Xiao Gang: "......"

Misty: "......"

The many Pokémon Trainers eavesdropping: "......"

Watching the two Champions and Champion contenders complete this bizarre exchange.

Everyone's expressions became: incredibly peculiar.

And this kind of move—opponents coming over before battle to say, "Wait, I'm going to use... this Pokémon"—you're sure this isn't cheating... well, actually, it isn't.

After all, even if they didn't say it, everyone could guess which Pokémon they'd use.

But this attitude is truly thought-provoking.

Just as everyone's emotions grew complicated, a calm, gentle voice suddenly spoke up.

"I thought you simply invited us for a meal."

"Didn't expect you'd choose such a crowded place... hmm, are Du and Sirona here too?"