Ep 3. Pop Goes the Sneasel

Ash and his friends, along with their respective Pokemon, continue their journey through Hoenn region. In this episode, they encounter a group of Sneasel who are notorious for their thievery activities. The group is led by a Sneasel who seems to be more cunning and intelligent than the rest of the group. The Sneasel leader has been stealing food and other valuable items from local villages and towns.

When Ash and his friends learn about this, they decide to stop the Sneasel from stealing anymore. They team up with the local authorities to track down the Sneasel group's whereabouts and put an end to their thievery. Along the way, they meet a young girl named Dani, who is also on the hunt for the Sneasel leader.

As the group journeys through the forest, they encounter several obstacles, including a raging river and rough terrain. However, they continue to push forward with their mission. Meanwhile, the Sneasel leader begins to feel threatened by the pursuers and decides to take matters into his own hands.

As the group gets closer to the Sneasel's hideout, they engage in an intense battle with the Sneasel. The Sneasel leader proves to be a tough opponent, using its intelligence and cunning to outmaneuver Ash and his friends. However, with the help of Dani and their Pokemon's unique abilities, they ultimately defeat the Sneasel leader and put an end to the group's thievery activities.

In the end, Ash and his friends bid farewell to Dani and continue their journey through the Hoenn region, encountering new challenges and Pokemon along the way.