Ash rushes to Viridian City to get help for his dying/dead Pikachu. Unfortunately, all he gets is Nurse Joy, Misty, Team Rocket, and an odd call from Professor Oak.
Ash Ketchum catches his Charmander, much to the awe of Brock and dismay of Misty. Charmander's owner, Damian, gets a critical lesson on morals from... Brock?
It's time again for Ash Ketchum to unfairly obtain another badge! Ninja Gym Leader Koga and his Ninja Daughter Aya Ninja battle him. Crazy Misty is strangely absent.