Ep 1. Don't Touch That 'Dile

Ash, Misty, and Brock continue their journey towards the Johto region, aiming to compete in the Johto League. As they make their way across the river, they notice a group of Totodile playing on a nearby riverbank. Curious to see them up close, Ash decides to capture one for his team, but soon realizes that it's easier said than done.

The Totodile prove to be more than a handful, scaring off Ash's Pikachu and nearly drowning him in the river. Despite Misty's warnings, Ash refuses to give up and continues to pursue the Totodile, determined to add it to his collection. As the group approaches a nearby town, they learn from a group of locals that the Totodile have been causing trouble all over the town, stealing food and causing destruction wherever they go.

However, things become even more complicated when a trio of Team Rocket members arrive in town, determined to capture the Totodile for themselves. Jessie, James, and Meowth come up with a plan to lure the Totodile out of hiding by dressing up as humans and presenting themselves as powerful trainers. It seems to work at first, as the Totodile come out to watch the "battle," but things quickly go awry when Team Rocket's Magikarp proves to be no match for the Totodile.

As Ash and his friends watch from a distance, they realize that the Totodile are not as wild and uncontrollable as they seem. In fact, they are just trying to protect their territory from Team Rocket's intrusion. Ash decides to intervene and help the Totodile, using his quick thinking and teamwork to free them from Team Rocket's clutches and send them blasting off again.

With the danger gone, Ash and the group are free to spend more time with the Totodile, watching them play and interact with each other. Misty, who has a particular fondness for Water-type Pokemon, is especially taken with the adorable creatures and even begins to consider catching one for herself.

As the group continues on their journey, they leave the Totodile behind, but not without a sense of longing. They realize that their journey is not just about competing in battles and catching Pokemon, but also about forming connections with the diverse creatures they encounter along the way. The Totodile may have seemed like a nuisance at first, but they ultimately taught Ash and his friends a valuable lesson about the importance of understanding and respecting all Pokemon.