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'''From Cradle to Save''' (Japanese: '''ウソハチと忍者スクール！！''' ''{{tt|Usohachi|Bonsly}} and the Ninja School!!'') is the 156th episode of the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, and the 430th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on December 15, 2005 and in the United States on October 14, 2006.  
'''From Cradle to Save''' (Japanese: '''ウソハチと忍者スクール！！''' ''{{tt|Usohachi|Bonsly}} and the Ninja School!!'') is the 156th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', and the 430th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on December 15, 2005, and in the United States on October 14, 2006.  


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==Blurb==
==Blurb==
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<i>Ash takes a break to train with Donphan and Pikachu, and Donphan uncovers a young ninja named Evian. He's from the Pokémon Ninja School, where Trainers and their Pokémon study the ninja arts together, and he thought Ash and his friends might be behind a recent rash of strange events and robberies. After he apologizes, our heroes enroll in the school for day and try out ninja techniques with their teacher, Angela. Team Rocket secretly watches and waits—Jessie has big ninja dreams of her own!
<i>Ash takes a break to train with Donphan and Pikachu, and Donphan uncovers a young ninja named Evian. He's from the Pokémon Ninja School, where Trainers and their Pokémon study the ninja arts together, and he thought Ash and his friends might be behind a recent rash of strange events and robberies. After he apologizes, our heroes enroll in the school for day and try out ninja techniques with their teacher, Angela. Team Rocket secretly watches and waits—Jessie has big ninja dreams of her own!


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==Plot==
==Plot==
The stars illuminate the sky as the startling cries of a {{p|Bonsly}} can be heard all around. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are enjoying a relaxing picnic under the sun while {{an|May}} polishes her Egg. With that original fury overtaking the scene, Ash is ready to take on any adventure as {{AP|Pikachu}} shows the same enthusiasm.
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are enjoying a relaxing picnic under the sun while {{an|May}} polishes her Egg, speculating who might be inside. With that original fury overtaking the scene, Ash is ready to take on any adventure as {{AP|Pikachu}} shows the same enthusiasm. A practice battle between Pikachu and {{AP|Donphan}} begins, with Pikachu leading off with an electrifying {{m|Volt Tackle}}. The attack clashes into Donphan, who negates it and Pikachu flies backwards. Donphan wheels into a {{m|Rollout}} attack, hurtling towards Ash and Pikachu. They manage to dodge the attack, Donphan colliding with a nearby rock structure and revealing a hidden boy and his {{p|Ninjask}}.


A practice battle between Pikachu and {{AP|Donphan}} is about to begin, with Pikachu starting off with an electrifying {{m|Volt Tackle}}. The attack clashes into Donphan, but only after a few seconds of resistance, the attack is negated and Pikachu flies backwards. Donphan starts into a {{m|Rollout}} attack, hurtling towards Ash and Pikachu. They manage to dodge the attack, Donphan colliding with a nearby rock structure and revealing a hidden boy and his {{p|Ninjask}}.
The boy introduces himself as [[Evian]], explaining that he is from the [[Pokémon Ninja School]]. He suggests they visit the school for a special day of training, and they take him up on the offer. Greeted by head teacher, [[Angela]], she warns everyone of suspected thieves in the area. {{an|Brock}} is particularly excited to see Angela, and as he goes to hug her, she substitutes herself with a log. The others laugh as Angela leaps down from a nearby tree branch and uses the opportunity to lecture Brock on the need to be prepared for the unexpected.  


The boy introduces himself as [[Evian]], explaining that he is from the [[Pokémon Ninja School]]. They are then led through the nearby forest to the ninja school which is flourishing with young students and exuberant Pokémon. The students try to explain to their teacher [[Angela]] what they saw the night before involving the Bonsly. One of the boys looked out a window the night before, noticing fast movements through the forest and just seconds later hearing the screams and cries of Bonsly. Interrupting their conversation, Brock jumps towards the instructor, with clasping arms to meet just only a few seconds later, a substitution of herself with a log with similar clothing. She then reveals herself in a nearby treetop with all the students being amazed with her actions.
Nearby, {{TRT}} is spying on the Ninja School with [[Jessie]] suggesting they become students of the school and become ninjas to ultimately capture Pikachu. Meanwhile, Ash and gang are in a training exercise involving underwater submersion while breathing through a bamboo stick. The underwater lesson ends and transitions over to a stealth activity with each student trying to mask their position. [[Max]] secretly masks himself behind a tree as Ash and Pikachu attempt to hide underneath the ground but soon after reveal their location. The next lesson begins with Angela's {{p|Kecleon}} which camouflages itself and dashes off into the underbrush with the students to attempt and try to find its location. Ash and Evian begin down a trail as he spots the Kecleon. His Ninjask begins a {{m|Sand-Attack}} which sends a burst of sand towards the forest and temporarily reveals the Kecleon. He jumps towards it but comes to meet the ground. Ash tries his chance at it directing Pikachu to launch a {{m|Thunderbolt}} attack towards the general direction but the attack comes to miss as the Kecleon snatches [[Ash's hat]] and begins up a nearby tree.


Nearby, {{TRT}} is spying on the Ninja School with [[Jessie]] suggesting they become students of the school and become ninjas to ultimately capture Pikachu. Meanwhile, Ash and gang are in a training exercise involving underwater submersion while breathing through a bamboo stick. The underwater lesson then ends and transitions over to a stealth activity with each student trying to mask their position. [[Max]] secretly masks himself behind a tree as Ash and Pikachu attempt to hide underneath the ground but soon after reveal their location. The next lesson begins with Angela's {{p|Kecleon}} which camouflages itself and dashes off into the underbrush with the students to attempt and try to find its location. Ash and the young boy begin down a trail as he spots the Kecleon. His Ninjask then begins a {{m|Whirlwind}} which sends a burst of sand towards the forest and temporarily reveals the Kecleon. He then jumps towards it but comes to meet the ground. Ash then tries his chance at it directing Pikachu to launch a {{m|Thunderbolt}} attack towards the general direction but the attack comes to miss as the Kecleon snatches [[Ash's hat]] and begins up a nearby tree.
Ash and Pikachu dash for the stolen hat but come only to make direct contact with the tree. Another student of the school notices movement nearby and moves to reveal a {{p|Bonsly}}. The Bonsly begins crying uncontrollably as {{an|Brock}} begins to calm him down by cradling him in his arms. Ash goes to look up his data in his [[Pokédex]]. The three students instantly recognize the distinct crying and accuse Bonsly of committing the recent spate of thefts; Brock however defends Bonsly. Brock grabs an [[Oran Berry]] off a nearby tree and attempts to feed it to Bonsly, but he knocks the Berry out of his hand. Brock attempts to feed Bonsly with a bottle as he begins devouring the food. The students come to realize that Bonsly cannot be their thief as he is too young to eat solid food. Bonsly soon polishes off his bottled drink and begins to cry again. Brock tries to settle him down, though Bonsly begins to attack him with a surprising amount of force.  


Ash and Pikachu dash for the stolen hat but come only to make direct contact with the tree. Another student of the school notices movement nearby and moves to reveal the Bonsly. The Bonsly then begins crying uncontrollably as {{an|Brock}} begins to calm it down. Ash goes to look up its data in his [[Pokédex]]. The three students that noticed the Bonsly the night before rush towards Brock and start arguing, which causes Bonsly to start crying again. Brock then grabs a Berry off a nearby tree and attempts to feed it to Bonsly, but it only knocks the Berry from out his hand. Brock then attempts to feed Bonsly with a bottle as it then begins devouring the food.
Suddenly, a metallic shuriken hurtles towards the ground and makes contact to reveal a single solitary rose. Team Rocket's voices announce their arrival as the trio emerge in ninja attire and mysterious masks. Ash quickly sees through their disguises to reveal them as Team Rocket. With a quick phrase, {{MTR}} controls the new kite mecha, which shoots a sticky fluid from its arms to hoist the Pokémon into the air. Angela calls upon her {{p|Shiftry}} as it dashes towards the sky and collides with the mecha, sending it hurtling towards the ground at great speed. With great haste, Ash, Brock, and {{an|May}} call upon {{TP|May|Combusken}}, {{AP|Grovyle}}, and {{TP|Brock|Marshtomp}}. Grovyle dashes towards Team Rocket and cuts the restraints with {{m|Leaf Blade}}, releasing the captured Pokémon. Shiftry follows up with {{m|Rock Smash}}, sending stones hurtling towards Team Rocket. Combusken launches a ferocious {{m|Fire Spin}} towards Team Rocket which leaves them charred. It's now Marshtomp's turn, and it use a {{m|Water Gun}} to blast Team Rocket out of the treetops.


Bonsly finishes the food and then starts to cry again. A metallic projectile hurtles towards the ground and makes contact to reveal a single solitary rose. Team Rocket's voice can then be heard from the background setting the usual Rocket theme. Team Rocket is dressed in ninja attire and mysterious masks. Ash quickly sees through their disguises to reveal them as Team Rocket. With a quick phrase, {{MTR}} then controls the new mecha, which then shoots a sticky fluid from its arms as the mecha begins to hoist the Pokémon into the air. Angela then calls upon her {{p|Shiftry}} as it dashes towards the sky and collides with the mecha, sending it hurtling towards the ground at great speed. With great haste, Ash, Brock, and {{an|May}} then call upon {{TP|May|Combusken}}, {{AP|Grovyle}}, and {{TP|Brock|Marshtomp}}. Grovyle dashes towards Team Rocket and cuts the restraints, releasing the captured Pokémon. Shiftry then clashes with the ground which sends a tremor throughout the ground and towards Team Rocket. Combusken then launches a ferocious {{m|Fire Spin}} towards Team Rocket which leaves them charred. It's now Marshtomp's turn which sends a {{m|Water Gun}} towards Team Rocket and releases them from their position in the treetops. {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} is then released from its [[Poké Ball]] as it masks the area with a thick {{m|Haze}}.
Jessie recovers quickly and challenges Angela to a ninja arts showdown, which she accepts. {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} is released from its {{i|Poké Ball}} as it masks the area with a thick {{m|Haze}}. Jessie, hoisted by her teammates by rope, then dashes through the air and comes down with her net. After the smoke and dust clears, Angela goes to reveal that Jessie has only captured a substitution. Jessie showcases her own technique, a ninja Double Team – aided by Meowth and James disguised as Jessie. Angela is disappointed by Jessie’s attempt, and has Shiftry show her a real ninja {{m|Double Team}}. Stopping the Rocket trio in their tracks, Shiftry lashes them with a {{m|Razor Wind}}. The students follow suit, with Evian’s Ninjask slashing Team Rocket with {{m|Fury Swipes}}. {{p|Ariados}} entangles Team Rocket with its sticky web, forming a giant ball. As everyone moves into the attack stance, Team Rocket roll off into the distance and off a nearby cliff.


Jessie then dashes through the air and comes down with her net. After the smoke and dust clears, Angela goes to reveal that Jessie has only captured a substitution. With a new strange technique, Jessie then begins to run around uncontrollably creating many clones of herself. Angela laughs at Jessie's effort as she directs Shiftry with a simple phrase. Shiftry then starts off with a {{m|Double Team}} and then creates a Whirlwind effect rotating Team Rocket at a high speed. {{p|Ariados}} then entangles Team Rocket with its sticky web as a gigantic ball of web is formed with Team Rocket captured inside. As everyone moves into the attack stance, Team Rocket roll off into the distance and off a nearby cliff.
Angela thanks the group for their assistance. Brock, however, credits Angela with staving off Team Rocket. As he prepares to show his affection once again, Bonsly knocks him backwards. As Bonsly tears up again, the students start calling him a coward for running away when Team Rocket first arrived. Angela orders her students to stop, admitting only cowards pick on the weak. Brock realizes that Bonsly is all alone, and he suggests that he should come with him. Bonsly happily leaps into Brock’s arms and begins flailing as he demands a battle to prove himself. Bonsly begins to {{m|Fake Tears|cry}} once again, distracting Brock and {{TP|Brock|Forretress}} before knocking his opponent backwards. Forretress replies with its {{m|Rapid Spin}} attack, colliding with Bonsly and sending him spinning. Forretress uses its {{m|Spikes}} attack to trap Bonsly within a barrage of tiny spikes. Brock promptly throws a Poké Ball towards Bonsly. The Ball begins to shake, though Bonsly bursts out from the Poké Ball and back towards the ground. Bonsly begins to fall backwards and makes contact with one of the nearby spikes which sends him flying upwards as Brock attempts to catch Bonsly once more. As the Poké Ball shakes, everyone waits with anticipation. The Ball finally finishes its struggle with Bonsly as that well-known catch sound is heard throughout the air.  Triumphant, Brock celebrates his capture with an equally happy Forretress.


Brock begins to show is affection of love for Angela again as Bonsly then jumps and knocks Brock backwards. Brock then goes to battle for and attempt to catch the wild Bonsly. Bonsly begins to {{m|Fake Tears|cry}} once again distracting Brock and {{TP|Brock|Forretress}}, as Bonsly begins on the attack colliding with Forretress and knocking him backwards. Forretress then begins with its {{m|Rapid Spin}} attack, colliding with Bonsly and knocking it temporarily unconscious. Forretress then uses its {{m|Spikes}} attack and launches a barrage of tiny spikes around Bonsly. Brock goes to throw a Poké Ball towards Bonsly as the Ball begins to shake, Bonsly explodes from the Poké Ball and back towards the ground. Bonsly begins to fall backwards and makes contact with one of the nearby spikes which sends it flying upwards as Brock then attempts to catch Bonsly once more. As the Poké Ball shakes, everyone waits with anticipation with the catch of Bonsly. The ball finally finishes its struggle with Bonsly as that well-known catch sound is heard throughout the air.
Back at the Ninja School, {{TP|Brock|Bonsly}} begins to cry more and more as Brock tries to feed him. Angela is impressed by Brock's paternal side, declaring him Bonsly's new father. Everyone laughs at this before the group continues on their way once again towards the [[Battle Pike]].
 
Bonsly begins to cry more and more as Brock tries to feed it. With Brock's newly obtained Bonsly, the sun sets as our heroes march off into the distance.


==Major events==
==Major events==
[[File:Brock and Forretress.png|thumb|220px|Brock after catching Bonsly]]
* {{an|Brock}} catches a {{TP|Brock|Bonsly}}.
* {{an|Brock}} catches a {{TP|Brock|Bonsly}}.
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* {{p|Forretress}} ({{OP|Brock|Forretress}})
* {{p|Forretress}} ({{OP|Brock|Forretress}})
* {{p|Marshtomp}} ({{OP|Brock|Marshtomp}})
* {{p|Marshtomp}} ({{OP|Brock|Marshtomp}})
* {{p|Bonsly}} ({{OP|Brock|Bonsly}}; debut; new)
* {{p|Bonsly}} ({{OP|Brock|Bonsly}}; new)
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Starmie}} ([[Jessie]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Starmie}} ([[Jessie]]'s; flashback)
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The English title is a pun on an idiom ''from cradle to grave''.
[[File:Delia lookalike.png|thumb|200px|Delia Ketchum's lookalike]]
* The episode's English [[dub]] title is a pun on the idiom "''from cradle to grave''".
* The ninja outfits worn by the characters at the ninja school are similar to those worn by [[Koga]] and {{an|Aya}} in ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]''.
* The ninja outfits worn by the characters at the ninja school are similar to those worn by [[Koga]] and {{an|Aya}} in ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]''.
** The next episode is set in [[Fuchsia City]], where Koga's [[Fuchsia Gym|Gym]] is located (although in the anime, it was in a forest outside the city itself).
** The next episode is set in [[Fuchsia City]], where Koga's [[Fuchsia Gym|Gym]] is located (although in the {{pkmn|anime}}, it was in a forest outside the city itself).
* Angela addresses {{m|Rock Smash}} as "Ninja Rock Arts." While Rock Smash is technically a {{type|Fighting}} move, the move resulted in rocks hitting Team Rocket.
* [[Angela]] addresses {{m|Rock Smash}} as "Ninja Rock Arts". While Rock Smash is technically a {{type|Fighting}} [[move]], the move resulted in rocks hitting Team Rocket.
* Starting with this episode, in some season 9 episodes, the English ending theme is played instrumentally without vocals.
* Despite the fact that {{an|Brock}} specialized in {{type|Rock}} Pokémon as a [[Gym Leader]], this is the only episode where he is seen catching one.
* One of the female students bears a notable resemblance to [[Delia Ketchum]].
** This is also the first and only time in which Brock is seen {{pkmn|battle|battling}} a Pokémon onscreen to catch it.
* Starting with this episode, the [[Pokémon Go! (song)|English ending theme]] might play instrumentally without vocals.
* One of the female students has a [[Animated series character recycling|striking resemblance]] to [[Delia Ketchum]], except she has short hair instead of long and tied in a ponytail.
* The vocal version of [[Advance Adventure]] is used as background music when Brock battles {{TP|Brock|Bonsly}} with {{TP|Brock|Forretress}}.


===Errors===
===Errors===
* When {{TP|Brock|Bonsly}} escapes from the [[Poké Ball]], it emerges as red energy rather than the usual white.
* When Bonsly escapes from the {{i|Poké Ball}}, it emerges as red energy rather than the usual white.
* In the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} dub, {{AP|Grovyle}}'s {{m|Leaf Blade}} is mistakenly referred to as {{m|Razor Leaf}}.


===Dub edits===
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|Mandarin (simplified)={{tt|胡说盆栽和忍者学校|Bonsly and Ninja School}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|愛哭樹與忍者學園！|Bonsly and the Ninja School!}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|愛哭樹與忍者學園！|Bonsly and the Ninja School!}}
|da={{tt|Fra vugge til frihed|From cradle to freedom}}
|nl={{tt|Het Wiel Van Redding|Het Wiel Van Redding}}
|nl={{tt|Het Wiel Van Redding|Het Wiel Van Redding}}
|de={{tt|Stolz und Tapferkeit|Pride and courage}}
|de={{tt|Stolz und Tapferkeit|Pride and courage}}
|fi={{tt|Kehdosta rautaan|From cradle to iron}}
|fi={{tt|Kehdosta rautaan|From cradle to iron}}{{tt|*|The title is a pun since the word ''rauta'' rhymes with ''hauta'' (grave).}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Un nouvel ami|A new friend}} {{tt|*|The French title was previously used for EP078 - A Friend In Deed}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Un nouvel ami|A new friend}} {{tt|*|The French title was previously used for EP078 - A Friend In Deed}}
|he={{tt|בית הספר לנינג'ה|The Ninja School}}
|he={{tt|בית הספר לנינג'ה|The Ninja School}}
|hi=निंजा तकनीक {{tt|''Ninja Technique''|Ninja Technique}}{{tt|*|Disney XD dub}}
|it={{tt|La scuola per ninja|The ninja school}}
|it={{tt|La scuola per ninja|The ninja school}}
|ko={{tt|꼬지지와 닌자 학교|Bonsly and Ninja School}}
|ko={{tt|꼬지지와 닌자 학교|Bonsly and Ninja School}}
|no={{tt|Fra vugge til brav|From cradle to bravery. ''Brav'' rhymes with ''grav'' (grave), and thus puns on this.}}
|pt_br={{tt|Do Berço para a Luta|From Cradle to Fight}}
|pt_br={{tt|Do Berço para a Luta|From Cradle to Fight}}
|ru={{tt|Спасение малыша|Baby rescue}}
|ru={{tt|Спасение малыша|Baby rescue}}
|es_la={{tt|Salvado desde la cuna|Saved from the cradle}}
|es_la={{tt|Salvado desde la cuna|Saved from the cradle}}
|es_eu={{tt|El guardián del bosque|Those ninjas and the crybaby!}}
|es_eu={{tt|El guardián del bosque|Those ninjas and the crybaby!}}
|sv={{tt|Från vaggan till Brock|From cradle to Brock}}
|sv={{tt|Från vaggan till Brock!|From cradle to Brock!}}
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From Cradle to Save
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AG156   EP430
ウソハチと忍者スクール！！
Usohachi and the Ninja School!!
First broadcast
Japan December 15, 2005
United States October 14, 2006
English themes
Opening Battle Frontier
Ending Pokémon Go!
Japanese themes
Opening バトルフロンティア
Ending GLORY DAY 〜輝くその日〜 ③
Credits
Animation Team Ota
Screenplay 松井亜弥 Aya Matsui
Storyboard 浅田裕二 Yūji Asada
Assistant director 浅田裕二 Yūji Asada
Animation directors 岩根雅明 Masaaki Iwane
玉川明洋 Akihiro Tamagawa
Additional credits

From Cradle to Save (Japanese: ウソハチと忍者スクール！！ Usohachi and the Ninja School!!) is the 156th episode of Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire, and the 430th episode of the Pokémon animated series. It first aired in Japan on December 15, 2005, and in the United States on October 14, 2006.

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Blurb

Ash takes a break to train with Donphan and Pikachu, and Donphan uncovers a young ninja named Evian. He's from the Pokémon Ninja School, where Trainers and their Pokémon study the ninja arts together, and he thought Ash and his friends might be behind a recent rash of strange events and robberies. After he apologizes, our heroes enroll in the school for day and try out ninja techniques with their teacher, Angela. Team Rocket secretly watches and waits—Jessie has big ninja dreams of her own!

Angela has everyone try to find her Kecleon, which is easier said than done for Ash. During the exercise, the students find a Bonsly and blame it for the thefts. Brock calms the crying Bonsly down and proves its innocence. The real thieves are Team Rocket, who swoop in to steal the students' Pokémon but are clearly outmatched. Jessie, never one to give up, still challenges Angela to a ninja battle and the real ninja easily wins. Then it's time for everyone to send Team Rocket bouncing on their way again.

With Team Rocket gone, Bonsly wants a battle with Brock. Brock sends out Forretress and uses Spikes to weaken Bonsly so he can capture it. Now he has a new Pokémon! A baby Pokémon! Who needs lots of attention and care... is Brock really ready to be a "father"? Our heroes continue on their way to the Battle Pike with their newest, youngest team member!

Plot

Ash and his friends are enjoying a relaxing picnic under the sun while May polishes her Egg, speculating who might be inside. With that original fury overtaking the scene, Ash is ready to take on any adventure as Pikachu shows the same enthusiasm. A practice battle between Pikachu and Donphan begins, with Pikachu leading off with an electrifying Volt Tackle. The attack clashes into Donphan, who negates it and Pikachu flies backwards. Donphan wheels into a Rollout attack, hurtling towards Ash and Pikachu. They manage to dodge the attack, Donphan colliding with a nearby rock structure and revealing a hidden boy and his Ninjask.

The boy introduces himself as Evian, explaining that he is from the Pokémon Ninja School. He suggests they visit the school for a special day of training, and they take him up on the offer. Greeted by head teacher, Angela, she warns everyone of suspected thieves in the area. Brock is particularly excited to see Angela, and as he goes to hug her, she substitutes herself with a log. The others laugh as Angela leaps down from a nearby tree branch and uses the opportunity to lecture Brock on the need to be prepared for the unexpected.

Nearby, Team Rocket is spying on the Ninja School with Jessie suggesting they become students of the school and become ninjas to ultimately capture Pikachu. Meanwhile, Ash and gang are in a training exercise involving underwater submersion while breathing through a bamboo stick. The underwater lesson ends and transitions over to a stealth activity with each student trying to mask their position. Max secretly masks himself behind a tree as Ash and Pikachu attempt to hide underneath the ground but soon after reveal their location. The next lesson begins with Angela's Kecleon which camouflages itself and dashes off into the underbrush with the students to attempt and try to find its location. Ash and Evian begin down a trail as he spots the Kecleon. His Ninjask begins a Sand-Attack which sends a burst of sand towards the forest and temporarily reveals the Kecleon. He jumps towards it but comes to meet the ground. Ash tries his chance at it directing Pikachu to launch a Thunderbolt attack towards the general direction but the attack comes to miss as the Kecleon snatches Ash's hat and begins up a nearby tree.

Ash and Pikachu dash for the stolen hat but come only to make direct contact with the tree. Another student of the school notices movement nearby and moves to reveal a Bonsly. The Bonsly begins crying uncontrollably as Brock begins to calm him down by cradling him in his arms. Ash goes to look up his data in his Pokédex. The three students instantly recognize the distinct crying and accuse Bonsly of committing the recent spate of thefts; Brock however defends Bonsly. Brock grabs an Oran Berry off a nearby tree and attempts to feed it to Bonsly, but he knocks the Berry out of his hand. Brock attempts to feed Bonsly with a bottle as he begins devouring the food. The students come to realize that Bonsly cannot be their thief as he is too young to eat solid food. Bonsly soon polishes off his bottled drink and begins to cry again. Brock tries to settle him down, though Bonsly begins to attack him with a surprising amount of force.

Suddenly, a metallic shuriken hurtles towards the ground and makes contact to reveal a single solitary rose. Team Rocket's voices announce their arrival as the trio emerge in ninja attire and mysterious masks. Ash quickly sees through their disguises to reveal them as Team Rocket. With a quick phrase, Meowth controls the new kite mecha, which shoots a sticky fluid from its arms to hoist the Pokémon into the air. Angela calls upon her Shiftry as it dashes towards the sky and collides with the mecha, sending it hurtling towards the ground at great speed. With great haste, Ash, Brock, and May call upon Combusken, Grovyle, and Marshtomp. Grovyle dashes towards Team Rocket and cuts the restraints with Leaf Blade, releasing the captured Pokémon. Shiftry follows up with Rock Smash, sending stones hurtling towards Team Rocket. Combusken launches a ferocious Fire Spin towards Team Rocket which leaves them charred. It's now Marshtomp's turn, and it use a Water Gun to blast Team Rocket out of the treetops.

Jessie recovers quickly and challenges Angela to a ninja arts showdown, which she accepts. Seviper is released from its Poké Ball as it masks the area with a thick Haze. Jessie, hoisted by her teammates by rope, then dashes through the air and comes down with her net. After the smoke and dust clears, Angela goes to reveal that Jessie has only captured a substitution. Jessie showcases her own technique, a ninja Double Team – aided by Meowth and James disguised as Jessie. Angela is disappointed by Jessie’s attempt, and has Shiftry show her a real ninja Double Team. Stopping the Rocket trio in their tracks, Shiftry lashes them with a Razor Wind. The students follow suit, with Evian’s Ninjask slashing Team Rocket with Fury Swipes. Ariados entangles Team Rocket with its sticky web, forming a giant ball. As everyone moves into the attack stance, Team Rocket roll off into the distance and off a nearby cliff.

Angela thanks the group for their assistance. Brock, however, credits Angela with staving off Team Rocket. As he prepares to show his affection once again, Bonsly knocks him backwards. As Bonsly tears up again, the students start calling him a coward for running away when Team Rocket first arrived. Angela orders her students to stop, admitting only cowards pick on the weak. Brock realizes that Bonsly is all alone, and he suggests that he should come with him. Bonsly happily leaps into Brock’s arms and begins flailing as he demands a battle to prove himself. Bonsly begins to cry once again, distracting Brock and Forretress before knocking his opponent backwards. Forretress replies with its Rapid Spin attack, colliding with Bonsly and sending him spinning. Forretress uses its Spikes attack to trap Bonsly within a barrage of tiny spikes. Brock promptly throws a Poké Ball towards Bonsly. The Ball begins to shake, though Bonsly bursts out from the Poké Ball and back towards the ground. Bonsly begins to fall backwards and makes contact with one of the nearby spikes which sends him flying upwards as Brock attempts to catch Bonsly once more. As the Poké Ball shakes, everyone waits with anticipation. The Ball finally finishes its struggle with Bonsly as that well-known catch sound is heard throughout the air. Triumphant, Brock celebrates his capture with an equally happy Forretress.

Back at the Ninja School, Bonsly begins to cry more and more as Brock tries to feed him. Angela is impressed by Brock's paternal side, declaring him Bonsly's new father. Everyone laughs at this before the group continues on their way once again towards the Battle Pike.

Major events

Brock after catching Bonsly
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Trivia

Delia Ketchum's lookalike
  • The episode's English dub title is a pun on the idiom "from cradle to grave".
  • The ninja outfits worn by the characters at the ninja school are similar to those worn by Koga and Aya in The Ninja Poké-Showdown.
    • The next episode is set in Fuchsia City, where Koga's Gym is located (although in the anime, it was in a forest outside the city itself).
  • Angela addresses Rock Smash as "Ninja Rock Arts". While Rock Smash is technically a Fighting-type move, the move resulted in rocks hitting Team Rocket.
  • Despite the fact that Brock specialized in Rock-type Pokémon as a Gym Leader, this is the only episode where he is seen catching one.
    • This is also the first and only time in which Brock is seen battling a Pokémon onscreen to catch it.
  • Starting with this episode, the English ending theme might play instrumentally without vocals.
  • One of the female students has a striking resemblance to Delia Ketchum, except she has short hair instead of long and tied in a ponytail.
  • The vocal version of Advance Adventure is used as background music when Brock battles Bonsly with Forretress.

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