Ep. 32: Ash faces ninja traps and Team Rocket at the Fuchsia Gym
Aired on November 4, 1997
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Ash arrives at the Fuchsia Gym to challenge the official trainer for his next badge, only to discover the facility is a hidden ninja lair. He navigates a complex system of traps before confronting the eccentric trainer. After defeating the trainer, the official battle begins, but the situation escalates when Team Rocket intrudes into the gym and its dangerous trap network. The conflict spirals out of control as the group deals with the chaotic environment. Ash must determine if he can successfully secure the gym badge amidst the interference and hazards presented by the ninja defenses and the unwanted visitors.
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