A subdued Kokuro talks about his defeat before challenging Koga to fight him and show his progression. Meanwhile, Kazuo and Kaede visit Hayami Katsumasa's residence. Katsumasa strikes a deal with Kazuo, he will give them a fighter and if that fighter wins, they with make him vice chairman of the Kengan Association. They meet Hayami Masaki, the shocking fighter who had defeated Kokuro, who bears a striking resemblance to the deceased Meguro Masaki.