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The Adventure Club is back in action. Isshin proposes that they plan an overnight trip to a hot springs town on the west side of the island, where he suspects they'll find the next ruins.

After winning the Inter-High, Dragon goes on to win the Junior Olympics singles, and makes his triumphant return. At a press conference after his return, Dragon clearly states Kaio's need for players on Tsukimoto's level. Dragon's statement creates subtle waves in the Kaio Academy team.

Cocoa says she needs to practice with Chiya for their school's ball sports tournament, but for some reason, she doesn't look happy as she leaves work early. Later, Chino and Lize head to the park to practice badminton, and they're greeted by the sight of Cocoa and Chiya lying on the ground.

Hiruzen assigns Kakashi to be in charge of Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura, three genin that bear a striking resemblance to the former Team Minato.

Souta promises to go on a date with Akane, and the rest of Quest Dorm finds out about it, and wants to go as well. Nanami stays back at home, but Souta has to go on a date with Megumu, Akane, Rin, and Kikuno.

Kei'ichiro learns that a kiss from a virgin will break the curse open him and asks Kiriko and Chiharu for a kiss. But his disregard for their feelings ruins the mood. Meanwhile, Otomi tells Kiriko the secret behind Kei'ichiro's virginity curse.

Sora and Shiro leave the running of the country to Steph and spend every day playing video games. Steph's hope that they would become not only the saviors of Elukia, but all of humanity, crumbles away.

4 kilometers to the finish line. As each school's ace begins riding to win the first day, Sohoku's ace Kinjou and Imaizumi aim for the finish line with the team's hopes on their shoulders. Imaizumi drafts for Kinjou with all his might, but Hakone Academy's ace assistance Arakita approaches the duo like a beast.

While the second years are away on their school trip, Rin is selected to be the temporary leader. However, instead of living up to the members' recommendations, Rin seems unenthusastic and bewildered. When her opinion as the leader is demanded over a trivial disagreement during practice, she is unable to handle the situation.

Azuchi reappears in Yomotsuhirasaka after using the gate to return to the East. Himiko, severely weakened by the ordeal, tells Nobunaga about their shared history in this place. Meanwhile, the gate's reactivation galvanizes King Arthur to launch an invasion of the East by sending his most powerful general, Alexander.