Hu Bin paused thoughtfully, then said, "Tapu Koko, you know about Ultra Wormholes, right?"
Tapu Koko had been playing with Vulpix and the others. Hearing Hu Bin's question, Tapu Koko looked a little shocked, then nodded gravely.
"According to reliable information, three Nihilego that escaped through an Ultra Wormhole are still roaming the Alola Region," Hu Bin said, looking at Tapu Koko.
Tapu Koko stared at Hu Bin with wide eyes, seemingly asking where they were.
Hu Bin shook his head. "We can't pinpoint their locations yet, so I need your help searching for them. Otherwise, more Pokémon will get hurt."
Tapu Koko nodded earnestly, then gazed solemnly at the moonlight.
Hu Bin's expression was just as grave as he looked into the distance alongside Tapu Koko!
Once training was over, they said goodbye to the lord Ninetales and the group of Vulpix, and Tapu Koko brought Hu Bin and Ninetales home.
After bringing Hu Bin and Ninetales home, Tapu Koko nodded to him and quickly left, setting off without delay to search for traces of Nihilego.
Watching Tapu Koko leave, Hu Bin said solemnly, "Good luck, partner!"
Soon, Charizard returned with Torchic as well. After climbing down from Charizard's back, Torchic stood proudly before Hu Bin and Ninetales, little head held high, practically bursting with pride.
Charizard put down the backpack, pointed at Torchic, then gave Hu Bin a thumbs-up, showing just how well Torchic had done in training that day.
Hu Bin stroked Torchic's little head and said happily, "Nice work, Torchic! You learned all those moves in a single evening? How are you so amazing?"
Hearing Hu Bin's praise, Torchic grew even prouder, little head tilted so far back it nearly pointed at the sky.
Hu Bin and Ninetales shook their heads with a smile at the