While waiting for the boat to take them to the next island, Ash & Co. decide to take a break and have a picnic. However, while the Pokémon are playing, Iris misunderstands the conflict and erroneously scolds Emolga, which makes Emolga fly off angry. However, when it lands, it finds itself by Team Rocket, and defeats them. This causes them to urge Emolga to join them, which it accepts. However, when they appear in front of Ash, Team Rocket manage to capture Axew. Will Iris be able to get Axew back and apologise to Emolga?

Ash & co. have boarded the finalboat on the stretch of their journey and start to approach Vermilion City. However, Team Rocket are nearby and have plots to steal every Pokémon on the boat before it reaches the Kanto region. With their plot, they manage to lift the boat out of the sea, causing turmoil. However, when they attempt to succeed with their plan, Porter tries to stop them, but Ash & Co. soon discover that there appears to be two Porters on the ship. Will Ash & co. reach Kanto in tact, or will Team Rocket succeed?