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==Blurb==
==Blurb==
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<i>In the middle of a lunch break, our heroes are happily surprised by the appearance of their old friend Sanpei and his Greninja. They’re heading home to Ninja Village, and our heroes are invited!
<i>In the middle of a lunch break, our heroes are happily surprised by the appearance of their old friend Sanpei and his Greninja. They’re heading home to Ninja Village, and our heroes are invited!


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Elsewhere, {{Ash}} has finished {{pkmn|training}} with {{AP|Frogadier}} and is preparing to have lunch. [[Squishy]] senses a foreign presence nearby, and Frogadier soon also detects that something is amiss. Frogadier then launches off his {{DL|Ash's Greninja|Moves improvised|frubbles}}, blocking an incoming attack. It is revealed to be old friends [[Sanpei]] and his {{TP|Sanpei|Greninja}}, and Sanpei compliments Frogadier on having noticed their presence. {{an|Serena}} invites Sanpei for lunch and he accepts. Over lunch, he explains that he had been on his way home to the [[Ninja Village]] to be part of tomorrow's village festival. As the group express their interest in visiting the village, Sanpei happily invites them over. {{an|Bonnie}} is particularly excited, donning a pink ninja outfit made by Serena for the occasion.
Elsewhere, {{Ash}} has finished {{pkmn|training}} with {{AP|Frogadier}} and is preparing to have lunch. [[Squishy]] senses a foreign presence nearby, and Frogadier soon also detects that something is amiss. Frogadier then launches off his {{DL|Ash's Greninja|Moves improvised|frubbles}}, blocking an incoming attack. It is revealed to be old friends [[Sanpei]] and his {{TP|Sanpei|Greninja}}, and Sanpei compliments Frogadier on having noticed their presence. {{an|Serena}} invites Sanpei for lunch and he accepts. Over lunch, he explains that he had been on his way home to the [[Ninja Village]] to be part of tomorrow's village festival. As the group express their interest in visiting the village, Sanpei happily invites them over. {{an|Bonnie}} is particularly excited, donning a pink ninja outfit made by Serena for the occasion.


The group, along with Sanpei, enters a cave which appears to be a dead-end. Sanpei proceeds to knock on the stone at the end of the cave, with a man answering with the word "mountain". Sanpei replies with the code "river", causing the stone door to slide away, revealing a path. Sanpei is greeted by two men who tell Sanpei that everyone will be happy when they see him. The path then leads the group to Ninja Village, a town encased by cliffs on all sides. Sanpei greets the villagers, and the word eventually reaches his older brothers, [[Ippei]] and [[Nihei]]. His brothers come to greet Sanpei, and compliment Sanpei on evolving his Frogadier. Hanzo, the village chief, along with his assistant [[Shinobu]] then greet the group, admitting they have already heard a lot about them from [[Saizo]]. After laughing too hard, Hanzo begins to cough in exhaustion, and is taken care of by Shinobu. Hanzo then begins to flirt with Shinobu, though she performs ninja body switch to escape. Bonnie asks her to be Clemont's "keeper", but Shinobu reveals that she is in fact much older than she looks. At that, Bonnie asks Shinobu to forget the offer.
The group, along with Sanpei, enters a cave which appears to be a dead-end. Sanpei proceeds to knock on the stone at the end of the cave, with a man answering with the word "mountain". Sanpei replies with the code "river", causing the stone door to slide away, revealing a path. Sanpei is greeted by two men who tell Sanpei that everyone will be happy when they see him. The path then leads the group to Ninja Village, a town encased by cliffs on all sides. Sanpei greets the villagers, and the word eventually reaches his older brothers, [[Ippei]] and [[Nihei]]. His brothers come to greet Sanpei, and compliment Sanpei on evolving his Frogadier. Hanzo, the village chief, along with his assistant [[Shinobu]] then greet the group, admitting they have already heard a lot about them from [[Saizo]]. After laughing too hard, Hanzo begins to cough in exhaustion, and is taken care of by Shinobu. Hanzo then begins to flirt with Shinobu, though she performs ninja body switch to escape. Bonnie asks her to be Clemont's "keeper", but Shinobu reveals that she is actually 100 years old. At that, Bonnie asks Shinobu to forget the offer.


Nihei then challenges Sanpei to a {{pkmn|battle}} to see how much he had grown. Nihei calls out {{p|Venusaur}}, and proceeds to use {{m|Vine Whip}} after Sanpei's Greninja tries a {{m|Double Team}} technique. Venusaur follows on with {{m|Razor Leaf}}, though Greninja counters it with a {{m|Water Shuriken}} and lands a sneaky {{m|Night Slash}}. Venusaur makes a quick recovery, however, and overpowers Greninja by concealing itself with a {{m|Petal Blizzard}} and finishing off with a {{m|Solar Beam}}. With the match over, Hanzo remarks that Sanpei had left too many openings and could have won with his first Night Slash. Ippei reveals that Venusaur had blocked that Night Slash within moments of impact. However, despite the loss, Hanzo and Ippei agree that Sanpei has grown since last time.
Nihei then challenges Sanpei to a {{pkmn|battle}} to see how much he had grown. Nihei calls out {{p|Venusaur}}, and proceeds to use {{m|Vine Whip}} after Sanpei's Greninja tries a {{m|Double Team}} technique. Venusaur follows on with {{m|Razor Leaf}}, though Greninja counters it with a {{m|Water Shuriken}} and lands a sneaky {{m|Night Slash}}. Venusaur makes a quick recovery, however, and overpowers Greninja by concealing itself with a {{m|Petal Blizzard}} and finishing off with a {{m|Solar Beam}}. With the match over, Hanzo remarks that Sanpei had left too many openings and could have won with his first Night Slash. Ippei reveals that Venusaur had blocked that Night Slash within moments of impact. However, despite the loss, Hanzo and Ippei agree that Sanpei has grown since last time.
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While Kagetomo’s forces have broken through the initial village defenses, Ash and the group are now exploring the caves which serve as homes for the villagers and follow Sanpei to his room. Ash's Frogadier notices a photo in the room, showing Sanpei with his Froakie before he had left on his journey. After Clemont asks Sanpei what he plans to do next, Sanpei replies he will stay in Ninja Village to train and help his brothers as Ippei will soon be made the next village chief. As Sanpei is talking, {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}} is playing around with Squishy, but accidentally falls down a hidden trap door in the floor. Bonnie notes their absence and Sanpei reveals the trap door, thinking that they may have fallen through to the secret underground passageways. Bonnie and an unwilling Clemont follow through, and the rest also decide to go through the trap door as well. At the other end, the falling Dedenne and Squishy are saved by Nihei, while Bonnie's fall is stopped by Ippei. The others then enter the passageway with a smooth landing, with the exception of Clemont, who falls flat on the ground, and Serena, who ends up on Clemont's back.  
While Kagetomo’s forces have broken through the initial village defenses, Ash and the group are now exploring the caves which serve as homes for the villagers and follow Sanpei to his room. Ash's Frogadier notices a photo in the room, showing Sanpei with his Froakie before he had left on his journey. After Clemont asks Sanpei what he plans to do next, Sanpei replies he will stay in Ninja Village to train and help his brothers as Ippei will soon be made the next village chief. As Sanpei is talking, {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}} is playing around with Squishy, but accidentally falls down a hidden trap door in the floor. Bonnie notes their absence and Sanpei reveals the trap door, thinking that they may have fallen through to the secret underground passageways. Bonnie and an unwilling Clemont follow through, and the rest also decide to go through the trap door as well. At the other end, the falling Dedenne and Squishy are saved by Nihei, while Bonnie's fall is stopped by Ippei. The others then enter the passageway with a smooth landing, with the exception of Clemont, who falls flat on the ground, and Serena, who ends up on Clemont's back.  


Sanpei's brothers then lead the group to a monument dedicated to the hero of the village; a Greninja. Ippei informs the group that Ninja Village was once chaotic with the village ninjas having fought amongst each other. While the reason for the fight was unknown, the Pokémon of the village had defended their village, with Greninja as their leader. Ippei and Sanpei reveal that they had chosen Froakie as their [[Starter Pokémon|starter]] in admiration of the hero. Bonnie then comments that the Greninja in the picture looks different to ones she had seen before.
Sanpei's brothers then lead the group to a monument dedicated to the hero of the village; a Greninja. Ippei informs the group that Ninja Village was once chaotic with the village ninjas having fought amongst each other. While the reason for the fight was unknown, the Pokémon of the village had defended their village, with Greninja as their leader. Ippei and Sanpei reveal that they had chosen Froakie as their [[first partner Pokémon]] in admiration of the hero. Bonnie then comments that the Greninja in the picture looks different to ones she had seen before.


Meanwhile, {{TRT}} have been spying on the village and plan on stealing the village's Pokémon. They plan to create a ruckus to lure out all the villagers' Pokémon, and then capture them using their devices. However, before they can do so, Kagetomo's {{p|Skarmory}} fleet closes in to attack Ninja Village. As the villagers flee, alarms alert Ash and the group underground of danger. Ippei suggests that Sanpei take Ash and the group to Hanzo while Ippei and Nihei investigate outside. Sanpei and the group arrive at Hanzo's place, however, Kagetomo and his Ninja Corp storm the vicinity and kidnap the chief with a smoke bomb as distraction. Sanpei and Ash follow, but as Serena is about to follow, Shinobu stops her since it would be too dangerous. Shinobu instead tells Serena that they will find Ippei together.
Meanwhile, {{TRT}} have been spying on the village and plan on stealing the village's Pokémon. They plan to create a ruckus to lure out all the villagers' Pokémon, and then capture them using their devices. However, before they can do so, Kagetomo's {{p|Skarmory}} fleet closes in to attack Ninja Village. As the villagers flee, alarms alert Ash and the group underground of danger. Ippei suggests that Sanpei take Ash and the group to Hanzo while Ippei and Nihei investigate outside. Sanpei and the group arrive at Hanzo's place, however, Kagetomo and his Ninja Corp storm the vicinity and kidnap the chief with a smoke bomb as distraction. Sanpei and Ash follow, but as Serena is about to follow, Shinobu stops her since it would be too dangerous. Shinobu instead tells Serena that they will find Ippei together.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:Title Card XY Ash V2.png|200px|thumb|The title card segment focuses on Ash for this episode]]
[[File:XY Title Card Ash V2.png|200px|thumb|The title card segment focuses on Ash for this episode]]
* [[Poké TV]]: Poké Love TV focusing on "Frubbles".
* [[Poké TV]]: Poké Love TV focusing on "Frubbles".
* {{Ash}} and {{AP|Frogadier}} narrate the preview for the [[XY100|next episode]].
* {{Ash}} and {{AP|Frogadier}} narrate the preview for the [[XY100|next episode]].
* {{an|Bonnie}} wears the same ninja outfit that she wore in ''[[XY017|A Rush of Ninja Wisdom!]]''.
* {{an|Bonnie}} wears the same ninja outfit that she wore in ''[[XY017|A Rush of Ninja Wisdom!]]''.
* Frogadier remains outside of its {{i|Poké Ball}} for the entire episode.
* Frogadier remains outside of its {{i|Poké Ball}} for the entire episode.
* This episode marks the first main series appearance of {{p|Venusaur}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]'', 354 episodes ago.
* This episode marks the first main series appearance of {{p|Venusaur}} since it appeared in ''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]'', 354 episodes ago.
** This is also the first appearance of a {{p|Weavile}} in the main series since ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'', 267 episodes ago.
** This is also the first appearance of a {{p|Weavile}} in the main series since ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'', 267 episodes ago.