Maruto

Maruto is an odd challenger first seen at Cerulean Gym. He took on Misty, but failed due to only having a Fire type Pokemon. He often ends sentences stating things with BELIEVE IT!

He is apparently one of your rivals, as he retorts to Joey's suggestion of them being rivals, saying "If you or your friend beat her (Misty) I will become your RIVAL! BELIEVE IT!"

Maruto is heavily based off of Naruto from the Naruto series. Maruto has 2 Pokemon which actually refer to things from Naruto. The Ninetales refers to the nine tailed demon fox that was sealed within Naruto at birth, and his Poliwhirl is a referance to the giant toads from the series. Both Maruto and Naruto are blonde haired.

Maruto's and Naruto's catch phrase is "BELIEVE IT !" and has said "WHAT DO YOU KNOW!?" before. Both are loud and boisterous.

Maruto also hints towards Naruto's relationship with Sasuke... "My rival has to be better than me, BELIEVE IT!

What has happend to Maruto is unknown. There is a posibility mewthree (The general) has him under his mind control).

Team

 * Ninetales
 * Poliwhirl
 * Kyogre (Maybe)

Appears in

 * Cerulean Gym
 * Cerulean Gym 2
 * Route 24
 * Route 5
 * Vermillion City
 * Vermillion Gym
 * Pokemon Tower 2 (Sabrina is disguised as him)
 * Route 12 (Sabrina is disguised as him)
 * Saffron City (Sabrina is disguised as him)