Ep 35. An Elite Meet and Greet
- TV-Y7
Ash and his friends are on their way to Snowpoint City, where Ash will battle the Gym Leader for his eighth and final badge in the Sinnoh region. As they travel, they come across a large group of trainers, all dressed in white uniforms, who are also headed to Snowpoint City. Curious, Ash and his friends decide to follow them and see where they're going.
Eventually, they arrive at a large building with a sign out front that reads "Trainer Tower". The trainers in white are all going inside, so Ash and his friends follow suit. Once inside, they discover that the Trainer Tower is a facility where the best trainers from around the world come to train and challenge each other.
As they explore the building, they come across some familiar faces - Cynthia, the champion of the Sinnoh region, and her grandmother, Professor Carolina. Cynthia is there training for an upcoming championship battle, and Professor Carolina is there to observe and gather data for her research.
Sensing a great opportunity, Ash asks Cynthia if he can battle her. Cynthia agrees, and they head off to a training room to prepare.
Meanwhile, Brock and Dawn are approached by another group of trainers - a group of Elite Four members from the Kanto region. They explain that they're also here to train and hone their skills, and invite Brock and Dawn to battle with them.
Excited at the prospect of battling some of the strongest trainers in the world, Brock and Dawn accept. They head off to their own training room to prepare, leaving Ash and Cynthia to battle it out.
The battles are intense and exciting, with Ash and Cynthia pushing each other to their limits. As they battle, they discuss their love of training and the importance of pushing oneself to become stronger and better.
In the end, Ash is defeated by Cynthia, but he's thrilled to have had the chance to battle such a skilled and respected trainer. Meanwhile, Brock and Dawn also put up a good fight against the Elite Four members, impressing them with their own skills and determination.
As the day comes to a close, Ash and his friends say their goodbyes to Cynthia and the other trainers, feeling inspired and motivated by the incredible battles they've witnessed. They continue on their journey to Snowpoint City, determined to become the best trainers they can be.
