Ep 13. Noodles! Roamin' Off!

Ash, Dawn, and Brock continue their journey in the Sinnoh region and come across a local noodle shop. After tasting their delicious noodles, they discover that the chef is actually a former Pokémon trainer named Shinobu, who retired from battling to pursue his passion for cooking. However, he soon reveals that he misses the thrill of battling and hopes to one day return to the Pokémon world.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket has also stumbled upon the noodle shop and they decide to steal all the noodles for themselves. However, their plan is foiled by Ash and his friends, who team up with Shinobu to take down Team Rocket.

In the process of battling, Shinobu rediscovers his love for battling and decides to join Ash and his friends on their journey. Along with his trusty Lopunny, Shinobu becomes a valuable asset to the group and they continue on their adventure together.

As they travel to the next town, they come across a mysterious building that appears to be abandoned. However, upon further investigation, they discover that it's actually a Pokémon research facility. Inside, they meet a scientist named Dr. Footstep who is studying the behavior and movements of wild Pokémon.

However, their conversation is interrupted by the appearance of a fierce wild Gyarados, who has been causing trouble in the nearby lake. Ash and his friends team up with Shinobu and Dr. Footstep to attempt to capture the Gyarados. However, it proves to be a difficult task and they are forced to come up with a strategic plan to take it down.

Through their teamwork and determination, they successfully capture the Gyarados and bring it back to the research facility. Dr. Footstep expresses his gratitude to Ash and his friends for their help and they continue on their journey.

As they travel through the Sinnoh region, Ash and his friends continue to encounter new challenges and obstacles, but they also make new friends and discover new strengths within themselves. With Shinobu by their side, they feel stronger than ever and are ready to take on whatever adventures come their way.