Ketchum Triple Pack:
Hybrid x Heart Z-Drive
Chapter 16 A Scaly Awakening
As Kizuna Hida, with his Jangmo-o nicknamed Sorehead, Jin Mazama, Raku Ichijo, Basara Toujou and all their Pokémon soon got out from the cave tunnel and into the exit. Basara Toujou told Kizuna Hida, Jin Mazama and Raku Ichijo that he was in Malie City with his Lucario challenging the Kantonian Gym. Soon then Jin Mazama notice Kizuna Hida's Jangmo-o dub Sorehead was cold and then soon made a fire to warm him up. As Kizuna Hida was waiting for his Jangmo-o Sorehead to warm up under the fire and feels better. He then shows Jin Mazama, Raku Ichijo, Basara Toujou and their Pokémon that he caught an Alolan Sandshrew. As he took out his Alolan Sandshrew, it soon spotted something and digs it up.
Kizuna Hida and the others were curious and soon what Kizuna Hida's newly caught Alolan Sandshrew digging up was an Ice Stone. As soon as Kizuna Hida's Alolan Sandshrew touches the Ice Stone, it then evolves. Kizuna Hida, Jin Mazama, Raku Ichijo, Basara Toujou and their Pokémon witness it and Kizuna Hida's newly caught Alolan Sandshrew turn into an Alolan Sandslash. After Rotom dex give the information about the Alolan Sandslash to him, Kizuna Hida checks on his Jangmo-o nicknamed Sorehead to see how he was doing. Kizuna Hida's Jangmo-o named Sorehead was feel better and Kizuna Hida embrace him.
Kizuna Hida then show his Jangmo-o nicknamed Sorehead to his newly evolved Alolan Sandslash that he was excited to see that it. It wasn't long before, Basara Toujou then spotted Nanu the Ula'ula Island's Kahuna passing by. Kizuna Hida with his recovered Jangmo-o nicknamed Sorehead came to Nanu asking for the Grand trial. Nanu tries to avoid Kizuna Hida's request, until Acerola appeared out from nowhere convincing Nanu to battle Kizuna Hida. Nanu admits to Kizuna Hida's request due to Kizuna Hida's Jangmo-o dub Sorehead bite on Nanu's butt.
But Nanu said that the Grand trial will be tomorrow, which Kizuna Hida and the others said that it's fine with them. Kizuna Hida was looking forward to the Grand trial with Nanu, other than Jin Mazama, Raku Ichijo and Basara Toujou advice him about Nanu. Heeding to their warning, Kizuna Hida looks at his Jangmo-o Sorehead and regaining his focus and self-control with his Jangmo-o nicknamed Sorehead. When the next day comes, Kizuna Hida with his Jangmo-o dub Sorehead along with Jin Mazama, Raku Ichijo, Basara Toujou and with their Pokémon were training before the Grand trial begins.
When Kizuna Hida was training with his Jangmo-o dub Sorehead and his male Pikachu, he said to his male Pikachu to use Thunderbolt, which was the wrong mention, and electrocutes his Jangmo-o nickname Sorehead by accident. Kizuna Hida anticipated that his Jangmo-o called Sorehead would go berserk, as the dust was settling, and then he'll used Outrage. But somehow Kizuna Hida's Jangmo-o nicknamed Sorehead maintains his self-control and continues on Kizuna Hida's Pokémon training. But as Kizuna Hida was witnessing his Jangmo-o dub Sorehead was about to learn a new move, Acerola came to Kizuna Hida, Jin Mazama, Raku Ichijo, Basara Toujou and their Pokémon for the Grand trial. Soon then Kizuna Hida with his Jangmo-o dub Sorehead and the others went to the battlefield that was right next to the Ruins of Abundance.
Kizuna Hida's Jangmo-o dub Sorehead was calm under Nanu's Krookodile Intimidate ability with Kizuna Hida by his side. Nanu tries to taunt Kizuna Hida to make his move, but Kizuna Hida reject to his temptation. So Nanu then told his Krookodile to used Mud-Slap against Kizuna Hida's Jangmo-o nicknamed Sorehead. Kizuna Hida said to his Jangmo-o named Sorehead to used Protect to deflect the Mud-Slap. But then Nanu said to his Krookodile to used Mud-Slap repeatedly. As Kizuna Hida's Jangmo-o called Sorehead Protect was wearing down, Kizuna Hida then told his Jangmo-o dub Sorehead to dodge the attacks.
Kizuna Hida told his Jangmo-o dub Sorehead to keep dodging the Mud-Slap assaults, as Nanu said to his Krookodile to repeatedly used Mud-Slap. Then Nanu then said his Krookodile to used Sand Tomb, which Kizuna Hida's Jangmo-o dub Sorehead fell into it. As Kizuna Hida was trapped in the Sand Tomb, Nanu told his Krookodile to used Mud-Slap again on Kizuna Hida's trapped Jangmo-o named Sorehead. As the mud hit Kizuna Hida's Jangmo-o nicknamed Sorehead and Kizuna Hida calls out to him with concern, Kizuna Hida's Jangmo-o nicknamed Sorehead jumps up out of the Sand Tomb and shake off the mud. Just when Kizuna Hida was about to say to his Jangmo-o nicknamed Sorehead to used Outrage, but then he soon remembers that Nanu's Krookodile used Counter that defeated him.
Kizuna Hida selected his Jangmo-o dub Sorehead to used Dragon Claw, but Nanu told his Krookodile to then use Counter. Just when Nanu's Krookodile was about to used Counter as his Jangmo-o named Sorehead came at close range with Dragon Claw. Kizuna Hida told his Jangmo-o nicknamed Sorehead to dodge it and strike at Nanu's Krookodile's legs. Nanu's Krookodile was flipped up into the air and Kizuna Hida said to his Jangmo-o nickname Sorehead to then use Dragon Tail. The Kahuna Nanu said to his Krookodile to used Crunch, but Kizuna Hida told his Jangmo-o dub Sorehead to dodge it and used Dragon Claw. Kizuna Hida's Jangmo-o directly strikes at Nanu's Krookodile after he had dodge from its Crunch.
The Kahuna Nanu's Krookodile had fainted that Acerola declared and Kizuna Hida and his Jangmo-o nicknamed Sorehead win the first round. After Nanu returns his Krookodile back to its Pokéball, he then tries to confuse Kizuna Hida with deceiving and taunting words. Nanu then took out his Sableye and told it to used Shadow Ball. Kizuna Hida quickly response by telling his Jangmo-o named Sorehead to used Dragon Claw on it. As Kizuna Hida's Jangmo-o dub Sorehead slashes through the Shadow Ball, Nanu said to his Sableye to use Shadow Sneak, which inflicted some damage on Kizuna Hida's Jangmo-o nicknamed Sorehead.
Kizuna Hida then told his Jangmo-o nickname Sorehead to used Dragon Tail but Nanu counters it by telling his Sableye to used Shadow Claw. Just as when Kizuna Hida told his Jangmo-o dub Sorehead to make his next move, Nanu then said to his Sableye to used Mean Look. Kizuna Hida was under a lot of pressure, as his Jangmo-o nicknamed Sorehead was immobilized. Then Kahuna Nanu said to his Sableye to use a series of Shadow Claw and next with Shadow Sneak. After Kizuna Hida's Jangmo-o called Sorehead was being struck by Shadow Sneak, his eyes turn red. Then Nanu said to his Sableye to used assaults of Shadow Claws but somehow Kizuna Hida's Jangmo-o named Sorehead kept dodging it.
Kizuna Hida was troubled with his Pokémon partner Jangmo-o nickname Sorehead under intense attacks. Nanu told him that his Jangmo-o dub Sorehead would be much stronger if Kizuna Hida would tell his Jangmo-o named Sorehead to use Outrage. But Kizuna Hida fears if he told his Jangmo-o dub Sorehead to use Outrage, he will not be able to listen to his directions. Kizuna Hida realized and then told his Jangmo-o nicknamed Sorehead to used Dragon Rage. Then Kahuna Nanu was surprised that Kziuna Hida's Jangmo-o nicknamed Sorehead learned a new move. Nanu's Sableye was defeated and Nanu recalled it back to its Pokéball.
As Kizuna Hida patting on his Pokémon Jangmo-o dubs Sorehead, he discerns that his Jangmo-o nicknamed Sorehead was tired and exhausted from two rounds. Soon then Kizuna Hida heard a ringing bell sound and Tapu Bulu then gave Kizuna Hida a Sitrus Berry. Jin Mazama and Rotom dex informs Kizuna Hida that the Sitrus Berry increases Pokémon strength and so he gave it to his Jangmo-o dub Sorehead that he was re-energized. After Kizuna Hida and his Jangmo-o nicknamed Sorehead were ready, Kahuna Nanu then sends out his Alolan Persian.
Kizuna Hida and his Jangmo-o nicknamed Sorehead soon remembers that it was an Alolan Persian that brought Kizuna Hida and his Jangmo-o dub Sorehead together. Kizuna Hida then told his Jangmo-o nicknamed Sorehead to used Dragon Claw, but however the Kahuna Nanu told his Alolan Persian to counter it with Night Slash. Later than the Dragon Claw and Night Slash were both neutralized, Nanu then say to Kizuna Hida that his Jangmo-o aren't fitted for each other and that his Jangmo-o would be better off without his Pokémon Trainer. Kizuna Hida tries to withstand against Nanu's provoking opinions, but soon was angered by Nanu telling him that he and his Jangmo-o nicknamed Sorehead are not meant for each other.
See that Kizuna Hida was furious and distracted, Kahuna Nanu then told his Alolan Persian to used Dark Pulse on Kizuna Hida's Jangmo-o called Sorehead. As Kizuna Hida's Jangmo-o named Sorehead quickly recovered from it, Jin Mazama, Basara Toujou and Rotom dex recognize that it was Nanu's distraction tactics. Soon then Nanu then said to his Alolan Persian to used Dark Pulse twice, which then made Kizuna Hida's Jangmo-o dub Sorehead turn his eyes glowing red. While Kizuna Hida was trying to speak to his Jangmo-o dub Sorehead to calm down, Kahuna Nanu confess that he is making Kizuna Hida's Jangmo-o named Sorehead to go out of control to win the battle. Kizuna Hida still calls out to his Jangmo-o dub Sorehead to calm down, but Nanu kept using his provoking opinions and said that Kizuna Hida is a worthless Trainer and doesn't deserve to be a Pokémon Trainer.
Then Kizuna Hida was enraged by Nanu's harsh words and Kahuna Nanu used the chance. Nanu said to his Alolan Persian to used Night Slash on Kizuna Hida's Jangmo-o nicknamed Sorehead. Kizuna Hida said to Nanu that he is cheating and it was wrong. But Nanu responded that he is a Dark-type Pokémon specialist and said that his so-called unfair tactics is right. Kizuna Hida told his Jangmo-o nicknamed Sorehead to control himself, when Nanu tell his Alolan Persian to finish Kizuna Hida's Jangmo-o named Sorehead. Suddenly out from all the arguments, Kizuna Hida's Jangmo-o dub Sorehead in his glowing red eyes turned and tackled Kizuna Hida knocking him over on the ground.
Jin Mazama, Basara Toujou with their Pokémon Jin's Lycanroc, Basara's Lucario and Rotom dex came in front of Kizuna Hida's Jangmo-o named Sorehead to stop him. But Kizuna Hida stopped them as he watch into his Jangmo-o dub Sorehead's eyes. Kizuna Hida soon realized that his Jangmo-o nickname Sorehead was buildup his power and not under his rage. Kizuna Hida apologized to his Jangmo-o that he wasn't able to discern that his Jangmo-o dub Sorehead was under his own self control and was distracted by Nanu's harsh opinions. Then Kizuna Hida's Jangmo-o nudges on Kizuna Hida and resumes the battle match.
As the Kahuna Nanu told his Alolan Persian to use a several Night Slashes and Kizuna Hida told his Jangmo-o nicknamed Sorehead to used Dragon Claws to counter it. Then Kizuna Hida and his Jangmo-o nicknamed Sorehead in their pairing sync at their full power, Kizuna Hida's Jangmo-o soon starts to evolve. While Kizuna Hida was in awe as well as Acerola and the others were, his Jangmo-o evolved into a Hakamo-o. Rotom Dex then gives the information to Kizuna Hida about his newly evolved Hakamo-o. The Kahuna Nanu with his Alolan Persian was shockingly surprised, but then he said to his Alolan Persian to used Power Gem. Kizuna Hida's newly evolved Hakamo-o dub Sorehead somehow learned a new move Thunderbolt to counter the Power Gem.
Soon then as Nanu was amazed with Kizuna Hida and his newly evolve Hakamo-o were in their pairing sync improvement. He then prepares to set up for his Z-Move with his Alolan Persian, as Kizuna Hida and his newly evolved Hakamo-o still nicknamed Sorehead were aware of the Nanu's Z-Move. Kahuna Nanu with his Alolan Persian then set off the Darkinium Z and then Nanu's Alolan Persian used Black Hole Eclipse. Kizuna Hida and his newly evolved Hakamo-o dub Sorehead correspond to the Black Hole Eclipse with their Z-Move. That which is Kizuna Hida used his Electrium Z with his newly evolved Hakamo-o nicknamed Sorehead to used Gigavolt Havoc.
The massive sphere of electricity plunge directly into the mouth of the black hole, that the two Z-Moves terminate each other. But a surge of remaining electricity came upon Nanu's Alolan Persian which paralyzed it. Kizuna Hida told his Hakamo-o to used Thunderbolt on Nanu's Alolan Persian that defeated it. So then Acerola states that Kizuna Hida with his newly evolved Hakamo-o nicknamed Sorehead had won Nanu's Grand trial. As Kizuna Hida and his Hakamo-o embrace each other and give a high five and a fist bump, Nanu returns his Alolan Persian back to its Pokéball and congratulate them.
The Kahuna Nanu then tries to give Kizuna Hida a Darkinium Z but he changed his mind considering Kizuna Hida isn't meant to have it. Instead Nanu give Kizuna Hida a Dragonium Z. As Kizuna Hida earns the Dragonium Z and his Hakamo-o dub Sorehead cheered, sudden a cow bell ring draw the attention to Kizuna Hida and Tapu Bulu appear. It then gave another Sitrus Berry to Kizuna Hida for his newly evolve Hakamo-o. When Kizuna Hida's newly evolved Hakamo-o had ate it, Kizuna Hida thanked Tapu Bulu as it departed.
