Ep 17. Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!
Ash and his friends continue on their journey towards the next Pokemon gym when they notice a group of people gathered outside a crystal factory. The group is made up of workers and scientists who are all curious about the strange occurrences that have been happening inside the factory lately. The factory manager fears that someone might be trying to steal their new and valuable crystal technology.
As Ash and his friends approach the group, they see Detective Looker, an international investigator, talking to the factory manager. They learn that Looker has been hired to investigate the strange events happening within the factory and he needs some help from Ash and his friends to solve the case. The gang agrees to help Looker, and they all enter the factory where an unusual crime scene awaits them.
The team quickly begins to investigate the mystery, but they soon realize that it won't be easy. The factory has numerous security measures, making it difficult to find clues. They eventually determine that one of the factory workers is the main suspect, but they don't know which one. They decide to interview each worker and gather more information.
As they start the interviews, they learn that each worker has a unique role to play in the factory, and everyone is equally important. They also discover that the workers are all friends and take care of each other like a family. They refuse to believe that anyone could be stealing from the factory. However, Looker is convinced that someone is behind the thefts.
The gang starts to investigate further and stumbles upon an unknown laboratory inside the factory. They find that the laboratory is being used for the illegal production of an unknown substance. The team realizes that the factory is in danger since the illegal substance is toxic and could harm the workers and the nearby town.
The team continues to investigate and uncovers some strange clues. They find out that the crystal technology is being manipulated by machines, but no one knows who is controlling them. As they get closer to the truth, a major twist in the case is revealed, which forces the team to go back and re-investigate some of the earlier clues in order to solve the case.
In the end, using their knowledge, teamwork, and Pokemon abilities, Ash and his friends, along with Looker, solve the crime, expose the culprits, and save the factory from the toxic substance. The team also discovers that their suspects were merely pawns in a larger plan devised by a mysterious unknown organization that seeks to take over the world. The team vows to stay vigilant and keep their eyes peeled for any further suspicious activities. They continue on their journey, now even more determined to protect the world from harm.
