"Hello, Mr. Hala. My name is Bai Shi. I'm from the Sinnoh Region."
"I came to visit because I'd like to take on the island challenge."
After arriving in Iki Town, Bai Shi found Hala without trouble and directly asked to take on the island challenge.
"The Sinnoh Region is a long way from Alola. Thank you for making the journey!"
"Bai Shi, as the Island Kahuna of Melemele Island, I sincerely welcome you."
"Before you begin the island challenge, though, may I ask you a question?"
Learning where Bai Shi came from piqued Hala's curiosity, and he asked.
"Please go ahead, Mr. Hala. I'll tell you everything I know!"
Bai Shi answered readily, a candid, confident smile on his face.
His manner left Hala with a favorable impression.
"Bai Shi, since you're interested in the island challenge, I imagine you've come for the Z-Moves unique to the Alola Region?"
Over the years, Hala had personally witnessed many Pokémon Trainers stray down the wrong path in their pursuit of ultimate power.
He therefore needed to gain a deeper, more thorough understanding of Bai Shi.
"That's right, Mr. Hala. I came here for Z-Moves!"
Bai Shi had no intention of hiding it and nodded outright.
"Just as I thought. Then how do you understand Z-Moves?"
Understanding dawned on Hala's face, and he posed his question about Z-Moves to Bai Shi.
"In my view, Z-Moves aren't merely a means of becoming stronger. They're also a vital link between Pokémon Trainers and their Pokémon."
"Through tireless training, Z-Moves can deepen the understanding and bonds between Pokémon Trainers and their Pokémon, bringing out even more astonishing strength in battle."
After a moment's thought, Bai Shi offered his own perspective.
Outside the anime and games, Bai Shi's understanding of Z-Moves was actually rather limited.
When