Kaiba looks a little flustered, a little irritated....but he takes a breath to calm himself. Like it or not, he needs Jonouchi's help.

"I'm supposed to be on my Grand Trial. I was tasked with exploring the island for treasure with Stoutland," he started, patting the great dog's head. "But when Pokémon are stampeding in every direction, he can't track properly. So it appears the only way I'll finish my trial is if I help you. As, apparently, you have a gift with farm animals."