After Nils obtained his second Gym Badge, He, Ren and Firenze spent the following day traveling to Celadon City. As night time arrived, the trio set up camp and slept for the night.

Early the next morning, Ren woke up and decided to take a short walk in order to wait for Nils and Firenze to wake up. During the walk, Ren heard an odd voice that came out of nowhere.

"Hey you," said the voice and Ren turned to where the voice came from only to find an old man wearing a white headband. "I have something great for you if you're interested," the man then said.

"What would that be," asked Ren who became curious.

"I have a Pokemon that will give you a fantastic life," said the man, "It's called Magikarp."

"What would make that Pokemon give me a fantastic life," asked Ren.

"Magikarp is a rare Pokemon that is so great, it can make anyone invincible," said the man.

"Really," said Ren, "I suppose I can have one if it means it will make me as strong as Nils and Firenze,"

"Wise decision," said the man as he gave Ren a Magikarp and was paid two hundred dollars.

With his new Magikarp, Ren walked back to camp and found his friends awake and making breakfast.

"Where were you," asked Firenze.

"I was just taking a walk because I woke up early," answered Ren.

Just then, an Officer Jenny riding a motorcycle appeared and stopped by the trio looking like she wanted to talk to them.

"What is it Officer Jenny," asked Nils.

"I'm here looking for a wanted criminal and decided to see if any of you have seen him," said the officer.

"What kind of person is he," asked Nils.

Officer Jenny then brought out a wanted poster which made Ren gasp when he saw the picture.

"He's known as the Magikarp Salesman," said Officer Jenny, "He scams people into buying his Magikarp by telling convincing lies and runs off with their money."

"If you're looking for him, I know where he is," said Ren who became furious.

"How would you know that," asked a confused Nils.

"Because I met him during my walk and bought a Magikarp from him," Ren said who was disappointed in himself.

"It's alright," said Firenze, "You didn't know he was lying to you or that Magikarp is actually a weak and common Pokemon."

"Anyway," said Officer Jenny, "can you lead us to him?"

"Sure," answered Ren and the four of them went to the Magikarp Salesman.

Once the salesman was found, the trio and Officer Jenny were hiding behind a nearby tree and planned that the trio would talk to the criminal while Officer Jenny would sneak from behind.

"Hey there kid," said the Magikarp Salesman as the trio went to him, "Are your friends here so they can each have their own Magikarp?"

"Actually," said Officer Jenny who appeared from behind the salesman, "We're here to arrest you."

The Magikarp Salesman started running away and was followed by Nils, Ren, Firenze and Officer Jenny.

"Give me back my money," shouted Ren as they chased the scammer.

"You can't escape this time," said Officer Jenny.

Just then, Ren's Magikarp went out of his Pokeball on his own and appeared in front of the Magikarp Salesman.

"Hey there friend," said the Magikarp Salesman who thought all the Magikarp he sold were his friends, "Could you please move and quickly?"

Instead of moving, however, Magikarp revealed an angry face and evolved into a Gyarados. Gyarados then launched an Aqua Tail at the Magikarp Salesman and knocked him out which allowed Officer Jenny to catch up and handcuff him.

"Well Magikarp Salesman," said Officer Jenny, "It seems you have been captured all thanks to one of the Magikarp you sold." "This must be humiliating for you."

"I don't get it," said Ren as he took his money back, "Why would Gyarados turn on him like that?"

"I believe Gyarados felt sorry for all the people the Magikarp Salesman ripped off," explained Officer Jenny, "So when it had the chance, Gyarados unleashed its wrath on him."

"That makes sense," said Firenze, "But what do we do now? "We didn't have breakfast."

"There's a diner nearby," said Officer Jenny," And please use some of my money to pay for the food." "Consider it as thanks for your help especially yours Ren," and the officer left on her motorcycle with the arrested Magikarp Salesman, who was crying, in the sidecar all tied up.

"Well that worked out well," said Ren, "We helped capture a criminal and I got a powerful Gyarados."

"You know," said Nils, "I think my parents knew that guy. "They told me that he ripped them off several times." "I may want to tell them about his capture when I get the chance."

The trio then arrived at the diner, had breakfast, paid with the money Officer Jenny gave them and resumed their journey to Celadon City.