In Japan, the latest episode of the Pokemon "XY&Z" anime has just aired, and now fans can watch it online.

In episode 6 of the Pokemon "XY&Z" anime, Ash and friends encounter their old friend Sanpei on their way to Terminus Cave. They are invited to visit Sanpei's hometown called Ninja Village, but soon it falls under attack. Will Ash be able to help defend the Village?

Thanks to Anime Plus, you can check out the episode right here.

The episode also appears to foreshadow the impending appearance of Ash-Greninja, a new form of the Pokemon that is fused with the Pokemon protagonist.

"Ash's Greninja takes on a mysterious new appearance in the latest season," reads the official Pokemon website.

"Ash-Greninja is the form that Greninja takes when the bond between it and Ash is raised to the limit. The strength of their bond changes Greninja's appearance, and it takes on the characteristic look of Ash's attire. This phenomenon is also said to have happened just once several hundred years ago in the Kalos region, but it remains shrouded in mystery."

Although not directly confirmed, it is highly likely the other occurrence in question is related to AZ Floette, a Pokemon that has become a hot topic as of late.

While do not yet have any news on a direct main franchise sequel, The Pokemon Company International's Director of Consumer Marketing J.C. Smith dropped the biggest hint yet regarding the future of the franchise.

During the 2015 Pokemon World Championships over the weekend, Nintendo World Report asked Smith to give one word regarding the future of the series.

"Flowers," he replied.