At the Indigo Plateau, Ash and his friends approach a large crowd that is cheering, and Ash thinks they are cheering for him. However, they are all actually cheering on the torchbearer, who is said to light up a huge flame that burns for the duration of the Indigo Plateau Conference. The flame is said to be derived from Moltres and represent the ambitions and competitive spirits of all Trainers. Impulsively, Ash approaches the torchbearer with the hopes of taking over the duty. However, he is confronted by Officer Jenny, who explains that only approved competitors can hold the torch. Ash shows that he is a competitor with his Badges pinned to the inside of his shirt.
Jenny tells Ash that he needs to be approved, when a man arrives and says they should bend the rules by letting A... Show Full Summary