Ep 10. Hi Ho Silver...Away!

Ash and the gang are still exploring the Johto region and end up in Ecruteak City where they come across a group of people dressed as cowboys. They soon find out that these cowboys are part of the Silver Conference, a massive Pokemon tournament that is about to take place. The group runs into an old friend, Casey, who is also there to compete in the tournament. As they catch up, Casey tells them about the mysterious trainer who always wins the tournament and is known only as "The Masked Man."

The gang decides to watch some of the opening matches and are impressed by the skills of many of the trainers. However, they soon find out that one of the trainers, Jackson, has a grudge against the Masked Man and is determined to beat him in the tournament. Jackson is so focused on his own goal that he doesn't even notice that his sister, whom he had been traveling with, has disappeared.

Ash, Misty, and Brock offer to help Jackson find his sister and they eventually track her down to a canyon where she had been accidentally knocked unconscious by one of her brother's Pokemon. As they make their way back to the tournament, they discuss the Masked Man and Jackson reveals that he believes that the Masked Man is actually his father, who had disappeared when he was a child. He is determined to prove his theory by defeating the Masked Man in the tournament.

The next day, the gang watches as Jackson and the Masked Man face off in a heated battle. It is a close match, but eventually, the Masked Man is declared the winner. However, Jackson is undeterred and is already planning his next move. As the tournament continues, the group watches many exciting matches and learns more about the different trainers and their Pokemon.

Eventually, Ash is chosen to battle in the tournament and he faces off against a tough opponent. It is a fierce battle, but Ash's skill and determination win out in the end and he is declared the winner. The gang celebrates his victory, but they still can't help wondering about the Masked Man and his true identity.

As the tournament winds down, the group decides to take a break and explore the city. They visit an old shrine and meet an elderly man who tells them the story of the legendary Pokemon, Ho-Oh. He also tells them about a powerful Pokemon trainer who had once visited the shrine and left behind a silver feather as a sign of his courage and determination. Ash is inspired by the story and begins to dream of his own future as a Pokemon master.

As they continue on their journey, the gang realizes that they have learned a great deal from their experiences in Ecruteak City. They have met new friends, faced tough challenges, and learned more about the world of Pokemon. And they know that there are many more adventures still to come.