As the group continue their way through Viridian Forest, Misty lets out a shrill scream. Ash turns to find her in a tree because she saw a Bug-type Pokémon, though he makes light of her fear. He soon spots the Pokémon in question, a Weedle, and decides to catch it. He is forced to send out his Pidgeotto because Pikachu is asleep. Misty walks off, only to encounter a stranger named Samurai and his sharp sword. When he asks if she is from Pallet Town, she states that she’s not, causing him to leave to continue his search. Misty is baffled as to what kind of grudge the stranger could have against Pallet Town inhabitants, but then she realizes the stranger is after Ash.
