15x04 - Ash Versus the Champion!

[bunniefuu]

CILAN 'Once we cross that drawbridge'


we'll be saying farewell to Nimbasa City.


Yeah, but now we go to Driftveil City


and the next Gym battle.


- Huh? Hold on, guys. - Something wrong?


- No, look. - Hm?


[HAPPY]


[HAPPY]


[AMAZED]


[EXCITED] Gotcha! Huh?


Whoa! It's a festival.


[EXCITED]


It's actually called Performers Square.


It's a space set aside for street performers


like musicians and dancers.


Awesome, we should check it out while were here.


[AGREEMENT]


Yeah, that sounds like fun.


[EXCITED]


Ha-ha-ha, yummy!


- Oh! - Wow!


I've no idea what to eat first.


[AGREEMENT]


It all looks great! [EXCITED]


I should have known your stomachs


would lead the way.


[SURPRISED]/[ALERTING]


Huh?


Ugh.. Trip.


Huh? Hmm.


♪ A new adventure another day


♪ One more challenge that comes our way ♪


♪ It's up to me and you


♪ We know what we've got to do


♪ We are together now friends forever now ♪


♪ Whatever comes our way we won't run away ♪


♪ Standing tall


♪ One for all


♪ It's our destiny


♪ Pokémon ♪


ASH "Ash Versus The Champion!"


NARRATOR While our heroes are surveying


Performers Square before leaving Nimbasa City


they've bumped into Ash's rival, Trip.


[panting]


Hey. How's it going?


Good, looks like you're doing well, as always.


Ta-da! Check it out, Trip.


I've got four Gym badges.


[PROUD]


- Hmph. - Hmm?


- 'One, two, three, four..' - 'Five.'


Five? That's one more badge than me.


Of course. It's the difference in our skill levels.


- Basic stuff. - Oh, yeah?


Then let's have a battle.


[AGREEMENT] Sorry, don't have the time.


But it looks to me like you're just standing around.


Stop being rude, there's someone I'm waiting for.


Waiting for? Like who?


- Like Alder. - The Alder?


- He's incredible. - Sure is.


You're talking about Alder


the Unova League Champion, right?


Right. You see, Alder's my goal.


ASH 'What do you mean, "Goal?"'


Winning the Unova League is just a stepping-stone


as far as I'm concerned.


My ultimate goal is getting to the Champion League.


And once I get there, Ill defeat Alder.


This is basic stuff for anyone who wants to win a Unova League.


I'm assuming you've met Alder before, right, Trip?


Yeah.


And that's the day Alder set me on the path


of working to become a Pokémon Trainer.


Wonderful, a great recipe for success.


- What did Alder tell you? - I want to know, too.


[sighs] Oh, alright then..


[EATING]


Good. Say, young man, what do you want to be someday?


Oh, that's easy. I wanna battle you and win.


Then I can become champion.


Oh? You've sure got spirit.


You should battle a lot, then you can become strong.


I'll battle every day. Wow.


I can't wait to become a Pokémon Trainer.


'That's fine. You hurry and grow big and strong.'


'I'll be sure to stay champion.'


Then, I'll be ready on the day you challenge me.


Okay. Wait for me.


Cool. I want to meet Alder too.


[AGREEMENT]


But you never know where he's gonna be


since he's always traveling.


You're right, but people have seen him


around here recently, so I'll check it out.


Get off of there this instant!


Aww, you're adorable even when you're angry.


[laughing]


- Huh, look, it's Alder. - Huh?



- You mean that guy? - Now look!


You get off my motorcycle right now or else..


Alright, as soon as you say you'll have lunch with me.


You see? You've made Herdier happier already.


[laughing] Ask me if I care.


Now, get off, or put these on.


Handcuffs? [screaming]


Serves him right.


And to think he calls himself the Unova League Champion.


Wait. Officer Jenny! Please don't go.


'Officer Jenny!'


- Hmm. - 'Alder.'


Huh?


- It's me. - You.


Well, I'll be.


We only met once when I was a kid.


I can't believe you still remember me.


Yeah. Of course I remember.


Your name's Tristan.


Uh, it's Trip.


Uh, Trip, Tristan, whatever.


[laughing]


I can't believe that's the Unova League Champion, Alder.


[panting] Hi, I'm Ash Ketchum.


Will you have a battle with me?


- Hey. Cool your jets. - Huh?


Alder's battling me first.


It's first come first served.


What?


[laughing]


The price of fame.


Now just relax.


I'll battle both of you.


'You two can even battle me together.'


[SURPRISED] You mean, two against one?


I want to battle you on my own.


- Yeah, me too. - Alright, one at a time then.


- Who wants to go first? - Ash can go.


- You sure? - Of course.


'Cause you'll get creamed. I'll study Alder's strength.


- What'd you say? - Well, then you're up, Ashton.


Uh, it's Ash.


So, here's my Pokémon.


Now, Bouffalant, let's go.


[APPEARING]


Who's that Pokémon?


POKEDEX Bouffalant.


The Bash Buffalo Pokémon.


Bouffalant is powerful and destructive


wildly charging and head-butting


everything in its path.


Hmm..


Pikachu, I choose you.


[EXCITED]


He's using Pikachu.


There's no type advantage, when it comes to those two.


I guarantee you type advantage means nothing


to a powerful Trainer like Alder.


Whenever you're ready, Ash, you have the honor.


Okay, you got it.


Pikachu, use Thunderbolt.


[THUNDERBOLT MOVE]


They're starting with Pikachu's best move.


Look at Alder.


Huh? Alder's not moving.


[THUNDERBOLT MOVE]/[EXERTION]


And now comes Bouffalant.


Huh? He's not calling any moves.


- What's his strategy? - Hmm?


Hey, you snooze, you lose.


Pikachu, use Quick Attack.


[QUICK MOVE]


He's still not doing anything.


[PAINED]


No movement, is this the champion's battle style?


Hmm?


Use Iron Tail.


[IRON TAIL MOVE]


[PAINED]/[STRUGGLING]


- What could Alder be thinking? - Hmm.


I'm aware that Bouffalant's fur can absorb damage


from blunt force attacks.


And that means they're not having much effect.


But what kind of strategy is standing there


and doing nothing?


[EXHAUSTED]


Is he waiting for Pikachu to get tired?


Can't stop now.


Were just going to have to keep up the attacks.


Electro Ball!


[AGREEMENT]


[ELECTRO BALL MOVE]


[BRACING]


[CONFUSED] [ANGRY]


I think Bouffalant's not too happy with Alder.


[PAINED]


Now that has the smell of success!


[STRUGGLING]/[ANGRY]


[snoring]


Huh?



[gasping]


Perhaps his champion battle style is snoring.


- While standing to boot. - No way!


- Alder, hey! - Ah! Uh..


Huh, I've been walking non-stop since yesterday


so I'm exhausted. Guess I must have dozed off.


[laughing]


[ANNOYED] He's kidding, right?


Okay, then.


Bouffalant. Head Charge.


[ANNOYED]


Now, move it! Time's a wasting.


[HEAD CHARGE MOVE]


- Huh! - What momentum!


Pikachu, dodge it.


[AGREEMENT] [EXERTION]


What's with the turnaround?


[EXERTION]


Come on, are you mad?


Please stop being such a.. Arghh!


- Oh! - Huh!


[groaning] Just what I'd expect from you


an extraordinary Head Charge.


[groaning]


[EXERTION]


- 'A-Alder.' - 'You okay, sir?'


[panting] Alder, huh?


- Ah! - Huh?


[laughing]


Oh, well. Looks like I lost.


- Huh? - Hold on.


Bouffalant's still able to battle.


No way, I'm done. I'm hungry.


- That's it for today. - But what about our battle?


ALDER 'Another time, Tristan.'


[sighs] The name is Trip.


You said you'd battle me!


Come on, have a heart.


If you're determined to never change your mind


then why have one?


I guess you can get away with those things


when you're the champion.


Not to mention that great sense of humor.


Okay, forget the battle.


But there is something I want to ask you.


Alright, what's that?


When I was a little kid, you gave me some advice


that I've never forgotten.


And I've been working hard ever since.


- I gave you advice? - Right.


You said the more I battled, the stronger I'd get.


If I did, I could become champion someday.


Hmm..


Also, you told me that in a battle


strength's the most important thing.


Let me think about that, hmm..


No, I wouldn't say strength.


Huh?


Now back up, did I really say that back then?


Yeah. How could you forget?


Now, now, let's not get stuck in details.


Let's get something to eat, Tristan.


What do you say?


[grunts] I'll pass, thank you.


This whole thing was a waste of time.


- See you later. - Huh?


Where are you going?


To follow the path that I believe in.


The path to the championship.


Path you believe in?


A Trainer who's strong.


Who's a champion.


And the only way to prove I'm right


is by being a winner.


And that means beating the champion.


Hmm? Well..


It helps to enjoy life, too.


- Hmph. - Uh...Trip!


Oh, Bouffalant.


You need to eat a balanced diet, here..


[HAPPY]


That good? Guess so.


[HAPPY]


Come on, Bouffalant, that tickles.


- 'Haha, stop it.' - Look at that!


They were at each other's throats before.


But now look at them.


[AGREEMENT] [HAPPY]


[tummy rumbling] Aah! Oh, no.


I'm hungry!


So can we please eat?


[in unison] Uh, sure.


GROUP Who's that Pokémon?


GROUP It's Gigalith.


[Alder laughing]


Nurse Joy, your looking radiant as always.


Uh, I believe you're making me blush.


ALDER And she's humble, too.


- Check it out, the real Alder. - And he's right there.


I want his autograph.



Every one of the Trainers I've talked to appear


to be torn between you and Officer Jenny


but you definitely have my vote.


Oh, how nice. Thank you.


Now that's adapting to one's environment.


So how about joining me for dinner?


Well, you see, I have to work.


- Come on now, you're the boss. - I guess so.


- Ahh.. - Why don't we get going?


[AGREEMENT]


- Ashton, not right now. - My name's Ash.


[chomping]


[EATING]


- Delicious. - Yeah, great stuff.


[EXCITED]


- Umm.. - Ahh..


What's wrong? Not hungry?


You guys got a stomach ache?


- Not, quite. - Hard to eat with an audience.


CILAN 'I really prefer dining


with close friends.'


IRIS 'They make me feel like I've got


something stuck between my teeth.'


- Hmm? - Ah!


I'll be glad to sign autographs when I'm done.


Wait outside, please?


[in unison] Sure.


Now then, you haven't yet told me


the purpose of your travels.


You mean why I'm on my journey?


Right. So why don't you start?


I wanna be a Pokémon Master.


And I want to be a Dragon Master.


My goal is to be a top-ranked Pokémon Connoisseur.


Good. Having goals and traveling


in order to reach them is a great thing.


But what will you do after you reach your goal?


Uh, I don't know.


Never thought about that before.


And what will you do after you reach your goal?


Not sure.


I've never thought about that either.


Me neither.


My focus has always been on becoming the best


Pokémon Connoisseur I could possibly be.


- So, Ashton.. - The name is Ash.


Ash, what do you think you need to become a Pokémon Master?


Huh! To become as strong as I can.


That's exactly what Trip wants.


And it seems to me they're both right.


Becoming super-strong is the fastest way


to become a Dragon Master.


Hmm..


Becoming strong, becoming strong.


Are you sure it's that simple?


[gasping]


- Alder, please. - Ahh!


You don't have to beg, sweetheart.


This is no time for joking around.


It's an emergency.


There's a wild Gigalith on a rampage.


What?


[ANGRY]


[screams]


[EXERTION]


Please stay back.


It's dangerous.


Hey, look! It's Alder.


The Unova League Champion will take care of this.


- Uhh. - Ah, ha-ha..


- Alder? - You just leave this to me.


[ATTACK]


Bouffalant, help me out.


[APPEARING]/[EXERTION]


- Everybody, run! - Okay.


[crowd screaming]


[panting] [SHOCKED]


ASH 'Who's that Pok mon?'


POKEDEX Gigalith,


the Compressed Pokémon.


Gigalith's attacks using the compressed energy


from its core are powerful enough to destroy a mountain.


Jenny, you better stay back too.


But I have a job to do.


[laughing]


If I should fail I'll leave it up to you.


It's a deal.


ALDER 'It's quite agitated.'


[CURIOUS]


It's alright.


[ANGRY]


This will help calm you down.


Here, eat this.


And it's delicious as well.


Why not give it a try?


[CHARGING]


- Alder, look out! - Get out of there!


Don't panic, Gigalith will surely stop


before it reaches me.


[CHARGING]



Yes. I know it will.


[ATTACK] [screaming]


Alder, no! [EXERTION]


Guess that's my cue.


Go, Herdier.


[APPEARING]


Use Shadow Ball.


[SHADOW BALL MOVE]/[EXERTION] Huh?


- Good, Bouffalant. - Huh?


Make sure Herdier doesn't attack.


[AGREEMENT]


Well, I thought food would do it


but I guess you never know.


I must insist you stay back.


I'm just fine.


It was that blow to my head


that helped me figure out why Gigalith is so upset.


- Huh? - I've got it all under control.


[ANGRY]


Another blow to the head?


Alder!


Now, bring it.


[ANGRY]


[EXERTION]


[grunting]


[gasps]


[PAINED]


Sorry about that.


I thought it easier to deal with you this way


so I tossed you.


Easier? [CONFUSED]


ALDER 'Look, you'd be upset too'


if this was in your foot.


- Ugh! - Look at the size of that nail!


GIGALITH [PAINED]


ALDER 'That should do it.'


[EXERTION]


Pain can be very upsetting.


No wonder you lost control.


Alright, no fear.


'Everything's fine.'


Of course! You'll like this, I'm sure of it.


Eat up. [PLEASED]


The more you eat, the faster you'll heal.


That's it.


Alder's completely transformed Gigalith.


What an amazing guy.


A Trainer with experience


the savory blend of wisdom and common sense.


Alder, please step away from Gigalith.


Hmmh. Why should I?


Look at the property damage Gigalith created.


I've no choice but to take it into custody.


It's not necessary, Gigalith's done being upset.


But..


[gasping]


[yells]


[EXERTION]


[EXERTION] Uh, Gigalith?


[CONCERNED]


Gigalith wants to know if you're okay.


Uh.. Yes, I'm just fine.


And thank you.


[PLEASED]


Gigalith's quite calm.


As long as it's not provoked somehow.


[AGREEMENT]


Right.


ALDER Alright, Gigalith.


Why not head home?


[AGREEMENT]


Jenny, are you good with that?


Yes, sir.


[HAPPY]


ASH Bye, Gigalith!


PIKACHU [HAPPY]


IRIS Take care.


CILAN Hope you feel better.


- Alder? - Hmm?


Would you finish what you were telling us


at the Pokémon Center?


Telling you? Uh-oh.


You were asking us if strength was all we needed.


That's right.


And that's when we were interrupted.


Oh, yeah. I'll tell you what I think.


Of course, I want to become strong


but I also want people who see me battle


to grow closer to Pokémon


just as I want Pokémon to grow closer to people.


And that's the kind of battling I live for.


People liking Pokémon.


And Pokémon liking people.


I like that.


There's one thing that matters most to me


and that's people and Pokémon


working together with mutual respect


living in perfect harmony.


Awesome. I think so, too.


- I do too. - So do I.



Great! It's good to remember.


There are many different kinds of Trainers.


'Some Trainers only pursue strength'


'while others are happy just being with their Pokémon.'


So, there's no one right answer.


As you continue your journey together


I'm sure you'll find answers too.


- Right. - Right.


Make your journey a safe one, okay?


- Right. - Right.


[AGREEMENT]


You make sure you have a safe journey too, okay?


- Yeah. - Not being reckless is best.


- Safety first, you know. - Ugh!


I guess you've got me there.


But live life to the fullest anyway.


[laughs]


So, see you again.


And please give Tristan my best.


Uh, right.


[AGREEMENT]/[HAPPY]


NARRATOR Once again, our heroes


have experienced the all-important bond


between people and Pokémon


thanks to their new friend, Unova League Champion, Alder


as their journey to Driftveil City continues.


[theme music]