Ep 23. Faced with Steelix Determination

Ash and his friends arrive at Chocovine Town, home of the Battle Tower. Once there, they meet up with Tower Tycoon Palmer, who invites Ash to participate in the Battle Tower tournament. Excited for the opportunity to battle some tough opponents, Ash decides to enter the tournament.

In the first round, Ash faces off against a tough opponent named Paul, whose powerful Pokemon give Ash's team a run for their money. But with some quick thinking and clever strategies, Ash is able to come out on top.

As the tournament progresses, Ash faces many challenging foes, but he manages to make it to the semifinals. There, he faces off against a trainer named Barry, whose Steelix proves to be a formidable opponent. Ash struggles to find a weakness in Steelix's tough exterior, but he refuses to give up.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket has also entered the tournament, hoping to capture some powerful Pokemon along the way. But their attempts to cheat and sabotage their opponents are continually foiled by the other competitors.

Back in the battle between Ash and Barry, Ash finally manages to come up with a plan to take down Steelix. With his Pikachu and Buizel working together, Ash is able to defeat Barry's Steelix and move on to the finals.

In the final round, Ash faces off against Palmer himself, who proves to be a tough opponent. But even when it seems like all hope is lost, Ash refuses to give up. With his trusty Pokemon by his side, Ash gives it his all and manages to defeat Palmer, winning the Battle Tower tournament.

As the crowd cheers and congratulates Ash on his victory, he reflects on how far he has come on his Pokemon journey. He knows that there will be many more challenges ahead, but he is determined to face them all with the same determination and spirit that he showed in the Battle Tower tournament.