[She nods and looks to him again before turning her attention to the Vulpix nuzzling near Sasuke's feet.]

I don't know who that guy is, but he makes a lot of sense. I know you weren't there, but Lee... when he fought Gaara, he tried to keep fighting even after he lost. He was willing to give up everything just to prove himself. So even if my Pokémon are relying on me to train them, I can't help but think that most of them are... a lot like he is, in way. Every battle, they fight their way into unconsciousness, all for me.

So if it's to beat you, or Bowser, or Gym leaders, I've got to always do my best. 'Cause that's what they do for me, you know?