Heh, maybe. He does have his Elite Team. I just don't know if it's the best idea. Might still be bad blood for all I know.

[He titters, rubbing his neck.]

But I guess you've got a point- it'd be more balanced that way, and he could use his stronger team. That's the thing with the leaders- they can't use their toughest Pokemon in the interest of keeping challenges fair. Their Elite Teams only come out for trainers who've proven themselves.