"What a shame, you can't surrender in the World Elite Four Challenge."
Izumi Kōtai stood below the arena, smiling as he spoke to Sui Yan in front of him.
"Of course. It's a shame for you, because you're about to struggle painfully in my hands."
"Especially people like you."
After saying that, Izumi Kōtai laughed loudly and headed toward the stage.
"Don't worry. You'll definitely be the one who loses this match."
Sui Yan also strode toward the stage. As he passed Izumi Kōtai, he spoke.
"After all, on this land, you'll never be able to defeat us."
"Japanese invaders!"
After saying that, Sui Yan looked Izumi Kōtai up and down, let out a cold laugh, and stepped onto the stage.
Izumi Kōtai, dressed in a kimono and wooden clogs, instantly had bloodshot eyes as he glared viciously at Sui Yan.
But very quickly, a cruel smile appeared on his face as well.
"Sui Yan really knows how to provoke someone."
Lu Ze applauded in the lounge, but Electivire beside him showed a look of disgust when it saw Izumi Kōtai's smile.
He didn't learn any of my essence at all!
Absolute trash!
"Let's hope your mouth is still this tough later."
"Don't worry. Not only is my mouth tough, so is my strength."
"You mere barbarians."
Sui Yan's mocking tone and wording made the veins at Izumi Kōtai's temples bulge again.
But he quickly forced them back down.
He knew he couldn't outargue this young man from Dragon Nation, so he stopped talking and somewhat dejectedly walked to the opposite side.
The two stood on the stage, facing one another.
Seeing that both contestants were ready, the referee raised the small flag in his hand.
"Contestants, please send out your Pokémon!"
As the referee's voice fell, both of them