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'''Tough Guy Trials!''' (Japanese: '''ちょーワルおやじはしまキング！？''' ''The Big Old Thug is an {{tt|Island King|Island Kahuna}}!?'') is the 74th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,013th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on May 10, 2018, in New Zealand on August 31, 2018, and is scheduled to air in Canada on September 29, 2018, and in the United States on October 13, 2018.

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{{Ash}} and his Pokémon do some push-ups on their boat while they wait to arrive on [[Ula'ula Island]]. {{Rotom}} soon alerts Ash that their destination is up ahead. In a flashback, Ash recalls that {{an|Professor Kukui}} revealed to his students that he dreamed of opening the Alola Pokémon League and requires their assistance to make it a reality. Ash's excitement was spurred into action by {{an|Kiawe}}'s fiery passion.  

On the island, [[Jessie]] and {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}} admire the [[Z-Ring]], much to the disappointment of {{MTR}} and [[James]], who is eager to use it with {{TP|James|Mareanie}}. Jessie's posing is interrupted by Mimikyu who swiftly moves and spots Ash and his Pokémon as they arrive on Ula'ula Island. {{TRT}} spot that Ash has traveled alone, and with their new [[Z-Crystal]]s they may very well defeat him in {{pkmn|battle}}. Meanwhile, {{an|Bewear}} remains unaware that Team Rocket are away and have left their button-eyed robots back at the hideout.

[[Nanu]] walks sluggishly past the {{rt|17|Alola|Po Town Police Office}}, he yawns and plans on taking a nap. He is soon confronted by [[Officer Jenny]] and her {{p|Oricorio}} who have come to check on him. Nanu denies that he was planning on taking a powernap and turns back to the Police Station. Jenny salutes him as he returns to his hungry and meowing {{alo|Meowth}}. He quickly feeds them, but his relaxation is again interrupted, this time by a phone call from {{an|Giovanni}}. Giovanni admits that he was surprised to learn that Nanu became a police officer and an [[Island Kahuna]], before asking him about the "{{p|Necrozma|Blinding One}}". He ignores Giovanni's query and hangs up after hearing someone calling for him from outside.  

Nanu steps out of his office to see Ash, smothered by his Alolan Meowth. {{AP|Poipole}} shoots out some red sludge, though the Alolan Meowth respond by scratching it which then turns into a full-blown melee. The find soon ends, with Rotom scolding Poipole for sparking the fight, and Nanu comes to Ash's assistance criticising his conduct. Ash stands up immediately, and greets Nanu, hoping that he is the Island Kahuna. Nanu attempts to lie to Ash, stating that the person Ash is looking for is one of his co-workers who is busy on patrol. Ash formally introduces himself, while Nanu admires his rare Poipole and {{AP|Lycanroc}}. Poipole squirts some red sludge onto Nanu, though Ash has Poipole apologize for its actions. Nanu invites Ash into the Police Station, and the two quickly clean themselves up. Seeing his Alolan Meowth hungry again, Nanu asks if Ash could feed and play with them while he waits for the Island Kahuna to arrive. Ash agrees, while Nanu leaves for somewhere. While Ash is bitten and scratched, Rotom and his Pokémon, except for {{AP|Torracat}}, enjoy the play time and are left exhausted.

[[Acerola]] and Mimikins enter the Police Station, looking for uncle, though she instead finds Ash and his Pokémon. Ash explains that he was waiting for another officer to arrive, but Acerola laughs and reveals that her uncle, Nanu, is the only stationed officer, and has fooled and left. Rotom is sent into a spin after he tried to take pictures of the unusual floating Mimikyu, Mimikins, but all of the photographs come out with an odd haze. Acerola reveals that Mimikins is an actual ghost, much to Ash and Rotom's surprise. Acerola escorts Ash to her workplace, the [[Malie City]] Library.  

Poipole is enthralled by its book-filled surrounding, though soon stops flying around to focus on a page that depicts Ultra Necrozma, with {{p|Lunala}} and {{p|Solgaleo}} standing either side of it. Acerola explains the legend of the "Blinding One", a Pokémon said to shine brighter than anything else in the world. She details that when [[Alola]] had just formed and was dark. The arrival of three Legendary Pokémon showered the area in light, the people of Alola were immensely grateful for the "Blinding One's" efforts and have continued to pass on the story throughout the generations. Acerola states that Nanu believes that the "Blinding One" may be an [[Ultra Beast]]. Team Rocket happen to overhear the conversation from outside and look forward to revealing the new information to their {{an|Giovanni|boss}}.

Sometime later, Ash is busy feeding {{AP|Rowlet}} as his other Pokémon play with Mimikins, and Acerola is working at a kitchen bench. Ash goes to run off to catch up with Nanu, but Acerola assures him that Nanu won’t be there. She then reveals that she has taken his favorite playtoy, a {{wp|kendama}}, as a hostage. Right on cue, Nanu walks through Acerola's door in search of his toy, though is initially startled to see Ash. Nanu is irritated that is cover is blown, but ignores Ash’s challenge of his [[Trial]]. With Acerola’s glare, Nanu concedes and decides to test Ash’s skill in a Pre-Trial.

Acerola officiates the match, acting as a referee. Ash asks Nanu to give him a good fight, who sighs. Nanu sends out his {{p|Krookodile}}, who immediately uses its ability {{a|Intimidate}} on Ash’s Lycanroc. Ash starts off the battle, having Lycanroc use its {{m|Tackle}}, which Krookodile knocks back with its head. Krookodile continues to intimidate Lycanroc who bares its teeth, which Nanu is glad to see. Lycanroc follows up with a {{m|Rock Throw}}, but Krookodile swats the attack away with its tail. Pikachu uses {{m|Iron Tail}} to stop the debris hitting Acerola. Lycanroc’s {{m|Bite}} fails and Krookodile responds with a {{m|Sand Tomb}}, which traps its foe in shifting sands. Krookodile lands several {{m|Mud-Slap}} attacks on Lycanroc, though its predicament only angers Lycanroc whose eyes begin to glow red. Ash is immediately concerned by the change and remembers [[SM047|his battle against Gladion]]. Acerola leaps into the air and crunches down on Krookodile's arm. While Krookodile shakes it off, Lycanroc again bites down on its foe but receives a hit to the face. Lycanroc continues to disobey Ash, while Nanu has Krookodile continue to face the enraged onslaught. Nanu finally responds, having Krookodile use {{m|Counter}} followed by {{m|Crunch}}, doing serious damage to Lycanroc. Acerola calls the match off as Ash makes his way to his injured Pokémon. Nanu tells Ash to return to [[Melemele Island]]. As an act of defiance, Ash disagrees and vows to remain on Ula'ula Island to continue to train for a future rematch. Nanu shrugs and sighs as he continues to walk off.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket report their latest findings on the "Blinding One", though [[Matori]] informs them that the information was already known. Matori's dismissal and quick ending of the call sends Jessie into a tirade. James pitches in that they need to catch Pikachu, setting the trio's sights once again on their long-term target.

At Acerola's house, Ash notices Lycanroc is upset while the other Pokémon crunch through their food. He makes his way over and sits beside it. Ash admits he shares Lycanroc’s sentiments, and affirms that there was nothing he or Lycanroc could do. He then asks Acerola for an ideal training location on Ula'ula Island. She responds that {{p|Tapu Bulu}} could help them train, and Rotom points out they [[SM051|met it once before]]. Ash is immediately pumped, and offers Lycanroc a mountain of food in preparation for its intense training. In agreeance, Lycanroc takes a large mouthful of food from Ash’s hand.  

Back at his office, Nanu plays with his kendama, which hypnotizes his Meowth who watch on and trace his movements with their heads in amazement. Nanu stops fidgeting and grins as the sight of his entertained Pokémon.

* [[Pico]]

* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]]; flashback)

* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]]; [[Snowy]]; flashback)

* {{p|Meowth}} ([[Nanu]]'s; [[Regional variant|Alola Form]]; multiple)

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