Ep. 19: The group arrives at Kanto waters while Team Rocket attacks Pikachu one last time

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Ash and his companions finally reach the waters off of Kanto. Team Rocket attempts to steal Ash's Pikachu once more. The group successfully repels the attackers for the final time. Following this event, Iris and Cilan choose to part ways with Ash. They decide to stop traveling together and pursue their own separate paths. This marks the end of their journey as a trio. The source material confirms these events occur as they arrive in the new region. The narrative focuses on the conclusion of the group's shared travels and the departure of two key members.