James Davy

Pokémon Galar

"Liam, we should leave them to their discussion," suggested Shiranui, following Jen's lead.

Pokémon Galar

"The sooner we scratch Nessa's itch for battle, the better," added Shiranui.

Pokémon Galar

Liam chuckled to himself as he was about to do the very same thing as Shiranui did. He walked over to take Chuck from Shiranui so that he could go first.

@bowtiesrcool86

"Sorry about my friend," Shiranui apologised to Nessa, "We're here as gym challengers."
"Is that so? I didn't believe some of the other gym leaders when they said that league champions from other regions have come here to Galar to take on the Gym Challenge, yet here you all are; and I'm itching to sink you all in the abyss of defeat! Meet me at the stadium and we'll battle up a storm that Hulbury hasn't seen in ages." With that, Nessa left for the stadium to make final preparations for battle.
"I haven't seen confidence like that in a Water type specialist since the Cerulean Gym," Shiranui commented.

Pokémon Galar

In a similar fashion of a gym leader that specialised in the same type of Pokémon as Nessa, Shiranui grabbed Chuck by the ear and dragged him aside, interjecting, "Cool it, ice man. Keep your eyes on the Challenge."

Pokémon Galar

"You went first last time, I'll go first here" stated Shiranui.

Pokémon Galar

"Hear, hear," Shiranui agreed, studying up on Gym Leader Nessa.

Pokémon Galar

"I'd do it, but I'd have to take a break from Pokémon training for how long it would likely take," replied Shiranui.

Pokémon Galar

"You hit that nail on the head, Liam," Shiranui whispered back. Being an expert on disguises due to his ninja training he agreed that Jessie and James were experts in the art. "Even Prof. Kukui could disguise better than Rose." It wasn't helping Rose's case that he was surrounded by fans seeking his autograph.

Pokémon Galar

"You can find Lombre and Dewpider around here among others," Shiranui stated, "Or if you're looking to go fishing you can land Magikarp, Goldeen or Chewtle. Of course you may land something else as well."

Pokémon Galar

"Yes, we should," answered Shiranui, pointing out the town of Hulbury on his PokéNav app. He felt his mind being read and after hearing a high-pitched mew he saw an Espurr poised for battle. "Alright, Espurr, I accept your challenge," he said to the Espurr in question, "Kuuyu, I choose you!" Shiranui sent his Rookidee out and the battle was on. Espurr started with Fake Out and Kuuyu flinched from the hit. "Kuuyu, start with Hone Claws!" Espurr fired off a Confusion and Kuuyu felt the attack before brandishing her talons, increasing her Attack and Accuracy.
"Now, use Power Trip!" Espurr let off a loud mew as it used Disarming Voice, causing Kuuyu to crash land. The Rookidee slowly got up and let off a loud chirp before she starting glowing. Kuuyu grew two feet in height and the glow subsided to reveal a Corvisquire. Shiranui quickly scanned Kuuyu's new form with his Rotom Phone.
"Corvisquire, the Raven Pokémon. A Flying type and the evolved form of Rookidee. Smart enough to use tools in battle, these Pokémon have been seen picking up rocks and flinging them or using ropes to wrap up enemies." Letting off a boastful squawk, Kuuyu swooped in and struck Espurr for triple the normal damage, leaving Espurr on its last legs. "Poké Ball, go!" Shiranui threw a Poké Ball at Espurr and the psychic kitten was drawn in. The Poké Ball shook once, twice and thrice before it snapped shut. He named his new friend Nekomata and swapped Zoro out to make room.