Ep 5. Mantine Overboard

It's a beautiful day in the Johto region and Ash and his friends are on a cruise through the Whirl Islands. The group is excited to see the sights and relax on the ship, but things take a turn when a group of Mantine suddenly appears. Misty, who is quite taken with the sea creatures, jumps in to play with them. However, things take a turn for the worst when one of the Mantines accidentally takes Misty's bag with her prized Togepi inside.

Panicked, Misty and the group try to come up with a plan to retrieve Togepi and her bag. To their surprise, a young girl named Dani appears who is able to communicate with the Mantine using a special whistle. She explains to the group that the Mantines are trying to protect a wounded one, and that they accidentally took Misty's bag while trying to move the injured Mantine.

Upon hearing this, Ash and the gang decide to help the Mantines and Dani. They dive into the ocean to find the wounded Mantine and help it, but things get more complicated when Team Rocket appears determined to capture the Mantine for their own purposes. The group race against time to protect and heal the wounded Mantine while also battling Team Rocket.

The episode is action-packed and full of heart, with important themes about the importance of conservation and the bond between humans and Pokémon. It's an exciting adventure for fans of the series and newcomers alike.