The masked vigilante ignores the man's sudden outburst as it seems like he's missed the reports. Regardless of whether the slaking is asleep or awake, any attempts in lulling the pokemon away from its position has only resulted in multiple injuries. Seeing as that's the case, sometimes brute force is needed as it's better to have the Slaking understand that its resting spot isn't its territory.

Folding his arms together, he simply watches the newcomer attempt to calm the ape; however, seeing the small grass pokemon encroach onto its territory only causes it to rage even further as it lunges at the pokemon.

The Pokken Rider's body glows a bright yellow as he and the Budew promptly vanish - the hero and the pokemon swapping thanks to ALLY SWITCH activating. As the Slaking swings down with its Hammer Arm, a barrier suddenly pops ups, covering over the hero as he PROTECTS himself from the attack.

Confused by the events, the ape slightly backpedals, only to be struck multiple times in the gut as a flurry of punches strike it. "Sometimes it's better to show them who's the real alpha."