As Himitsu flees from Kora and her crew, the scene transitions back to Daru and Becan in the midst of their confrontation.
Daru: AHHHH!!!
Daru delivers a punch that connects with Becan, who responds with a counterpunch. They exchange blows until Becan catches one of Daru's punches, pulls him close, and executes a headbutt.
Daru: Ugh!
Becan: COME ON, DUDE!! I THOUGHT YOU WANTED A FIGHT!!
Becan grips Daru's head and slams it into the ground, dragging him along.
Becan: AHHHHH!!!
Daru seizes Becan's hand on his head and flips him to the ground. Rising to his feet, Daru kicks Becan in the chest while he is down, sending him a few feet away.
Daru: (smiling) COME ON!! I'M NOT DONE YET!
Becan: (laughing) Yeah, I'm not done either.
Becan springs back up and begins firing fire blasts at Daru.
Daru: I'm really beginning to hate these things!
Daru dodges the fire blasts, leaping away from them.
Becan: AHHH! You can't run forever!
Daru: (to himself) He's right; I can't run forever.
Looking around, Daru spots a rock larger than himself.
Daru: That's it!
He rushes toward the rock and jumps behind it just as Becan ceases fire.
Becan: What the—? You're hiding now? You think you can beat me like this?
Becan chuckles as he notices the rock being lifted off the ground.
Becan: What the hell!?
Daru hoists the rock above his head as he approaches Becan.
Becan: And what do you think you're doing? Are you going to squash me like a bug?
Daru: (laughing) Yeah! I was thinking of putting out the fire.
Becan: Very funny. Take this!
Becan unleashes a barrage of fire blasts. Daru slams the rock into the ground and begins to run, pushing it toward Becan.
Daru: RAHHHHH!!
Becan: This guy is crazy! I love it!!
Becan fires faster, attempting to break the rock. As Daru pushes it closer, Becan starts to feel nervous; the rock remains intact and is getting dangerously close.
Becan: (to himself) How is the rock still intact?
Daru: (to himself) Just a bit closer!
Daru approaches Becan, who jumps out of the way.
Daru: Now's my chance!
As Becan jumps aside, Daru launches a rock into the air at him.
Becan: What th—
The rock strikes Becan, shattering into pieces.
Daru: (laughs) Gotcha!
Becan collapses to the ground.
Daru: Phew! That took longer than expected.
As he speaks, sweat drips down Daru's face.
Daru: What the hell? Why am I sweating so much?
Becan: T-t-t-this IS AWESOME!!
Becan leaps up, his eyes radiating energy.
Daru: You're still standing? How is that possible? I struck you directly.
Becan: A blow like that won't bring me down!
Daru: (To himself) This guy's no joke; he's really strong.
Becan: I THINK IT'S TIME TO CRANK UP MY HEAT TO THE LIMIT!!
Daru: TO THE LIMIT!?!?
Becan: NO ONE HAS PUSHED ME THIS FAR IN A LONG TIME. YOU SHOULD BE PROUD OF YOURSELF!!
Daru: (Laughs) GOOD! I WANT TO SEE HOW MUCH DAMAGE YOU CAN CAUSE!
Becan stomps the ground, causing it to tremble, and lets out a loud yell.
Becan: AHHHHHH!!!! AHHHHHH!!!
As he yells, flames engulf his back, and Daru feels an intense heat radiating from him.
Daru: Holy crap, his fire is so strong. How can he unleash so much power?
As Becan continues to shout, fire claws materialize around his hands and feet.
Becan: OHHH!! YEAH!! NOW THE HEAT IS REALLY CRANKED UP!!
Becan ceases charging and dashes forward, leaving Daru unable to respond.
Daru: WH—
Becan strikes Daru with such force that he is propelled backward. Mid-air, Becan positions himself behind Daru, slams both hands into his face, and drives him into the ground.
Becan: OH YEAH!!!
Becan lifts Daru off the ground, stands him upright, and delivers eight powerful punches to his face before kicking him back down. Daru struggles to his feet, spitting out blood.
Daru: (Chuckling) Spitting out blood? I haven't experienced that in a while. I can finally admit this hurts.
Daru struggles to stand.
Becan: HELL YEAH!!! GET BACK UP, WEAKLING!!
Becan clasps his hands together and unleashes a massive fire blast.
Becan: TELL ME IF THIS IS HOT ENOUGH!!
He launches the fire blast directly at Daru, who extends his hands to block it. As the blast makes contact, Daru struggles to push it back.
Daru: AHHH!!! RAHHH!! SO… MUCH… POWER!!
The fire blast explodes, propelling Daru through seven trees before he crashes face-first into the eighth.
Becan: I'M NOT DONE!! GET UP!!
Daru fights to rise once more.
Daru: A-a-a- and I'm n-n-not done!
Becan strides toward Daru.
Becan: THAT'S WHAT I LIKE TO HEAR!! NOW LET'S CONTINUE.
Daru closes his eyes and focuses on his breathing.
Daru: Okay, come on, Daru.
His veins begin to glow, and his hair flickers. Daru opens his eyes, locking onto Becan.
Daru: RIGHT, LET'S CONTINUE.
Both Becan and Daru grin as they charge at each other, ready to clash fists. Just before they collide, the scene shifts to Himitsu fleeing from Kora and her companions.
Himitsu: (muttering to himself while running) COME ON!!! JUST GIVE UP ALREADY!!
Kora: GET OVER HERE, TWIRP!!
Himitsu: AHHH!!
Kora releases a blast from her hands, landing beside Himitsu and sending him crashing into a building.
Himitsu: AHH!
Blue Trooper 1: Great hit, Kora!
Blue Trooper 2: Yeah, nice one!
Blue Trooper 3: Now we can get payback!
Himitsu gets up and sees Kora and her companions hovering above him.
Himitsu: They can fly!?!?
Kora lands directly in front of Himitsu, who stares at her in awe, making her uncomfortable.
Kora: Why are you looking at me like that?
Himitsu: Y-y-y-you are so HOT!!
Kora: (shocked) WH- HUH!?!
Himitsu: You're beautiful! Your eyes, your lips, your hair! Everything about you is stunning.
Blue Trooper 3: Is this guy serious?
Blue Trooper 2: I think it's a trap.
Blue Trooper 1: Yeah, he could be saying that just to escape. Ladies, stay alert.
Kora: Ah! Well… yes, I am beautiful! I am a Fairy Princess, after all.
Himitsu: C-c-can I be your husband?
Kora: WHAT! NO! EWW!! But… you can give me that flag of yours.
Himitsu looks at the flag.
Himitsu: This flag?
Kora: Yes, that flag. If you give it to me, I'll give you a kiss.
Himitsu starts to drool.
Himitsu: (eyes wide) REALLY? YOU'LL GIVE ME A KISS?
Kora: Mhmm. Just give me that flag.
Himitsu: Okay. Here you go.
Himitsu hands the flag to Kora, who takes it from him.
Kora: Now, close your eyes.
Himitsu: (drooling, chuckling) Okay.
Himitsu closes his eyes and puckers his lips. Kora silently flies away from Himitsu, glancing at her crewmates.
Kora: (whispering) I don't care what you do with him; just finish him off.
Kora's crewmates smile as they watch Himitsu with his eyes closed and lips puckered for a kiss. Meanwhile, Gram searches for a flag.
Gram: Man! Maybe Daru and the others are right; I can't find any flags.
As he speaks, he stumbles upon the Honsor Crew base, where two individuals are guarding it. Gram jumps into a bush.
Gram: (Whispers) That's the Honsor Crew!
He observes them conversing but cannot discern their words due to the distance. As he watches, the two guards hurriedly leave the base.
Gram: W-what the heck? They just ran off?
Gram emerges from the bushes and approaches the base, noticing the Honsor flag.
Gram: The FLAG!
He quickly covers his mouth.
Gram: (Whispers) Gram, stop speaking so loudly; they'll hear you.
Gram gazes at the flag again, smirking. He begins to tiptoe toward it, checking for onlookers.
Gram: Okay…
He seizes the flag and swiftly retreats into the bushes.
Gram: I got it!!! I actually got the flag!!! I AM GRAM THE GREAT!! They were wrong about me. Now, on to the other flags.
As Gram celebrates, the scene shifts back to Zodiac, Koda, and Kono in the disheveled main lobby of the building, searching the area.
Kono: This place is really falling apart. However, I don't see any sign of the flag.
Koda: Perhaps their flag is on a different floor.
Zodiac: You're probably right. Let's head upstairs.
As they walk together, they arrive at a door leading to a stairway. Kono looks up at the seemingly endless flight of stairs.
Kono: This is going to take a while. Just look at how many stairs we need to climb.
Koda: Wouldn't it be more efficient to split up and cover more floors at once?
Zodiac: It might be, but it's too dangerous. This place could be filled with traps or other hazards.
Koda: So, you're suggesting we check each floor one at a time?
Zodiac: That won't be necessary.
Kono and Koda exchange puzzled glances.
Kono: What do you mean?
Zodiac: Koda, how many clones can you create?
Koda: Ummm, the maximum I can manage is 15, but I can probably only sustain that once since it requires a significant amount of my energy.
Zodiac: That's fine. I want you to summon them to check the floors for us. It will save us time.
Kono: That's an excellent idea, Zodiac!
Koda: Alright, but once I do this, I won't be able to create any more clones for a while.
Koda claps his hands together, creating 15 clones of himself. They begin ascending the stairs, checking each floor for the flag. As Koda concentrates with his eyes closed, he suddenly loses his connection to the clones, and they all vanish.
Koda: Someone destroyed all my clones.
Kono: Huh!?
Zodiac: Which floor?
Koda: The second-to-last floor.
Zodiac: Then let's hurry!
Zodiac dashes up the stairs at full speed, with Koda and Kono close behind. As they rush through the floors, Zodiac spots a black gravity ball descending directly toward them.
Zodiac: Watch out!
Zodiac bursts through the 45th floor, prompting Kono and Koda to jump after him as the black gravity ball sucks in the stairs, resulting in an explosion.
Koda: Dammit! We were so close to reaching that floor!
Zodiac: It seems they know we're onto them.
Kono: There has to be another way to get up there.
As they scan the floor, they notice another set of stairs on the opposite side.
Kono: Guys, look! More stairs!
As Kono moves forward, she spots an arrow flying directly at her. Zodiac uses Sudoshi, stepping in front of her and catching the arrow with his bare hands. He snaps it in half just as three members of the Virgos crew approach. One wields a shield and lance, another has a bow, and the last carries a sword.
Virgos Member 1: Well, well, looks like the trash showed up today.
Virgos Member 2: You aren't getting past us!
Virgos Member 3: Why don't you just turn around and go back where you came from? (Laughing)
Kono: We've got to get past these guys first!
Zodiac: We don't have time to waste. Lance and Iris are likely about to score.
Koda steps in front of Zodiac and Kono, pulling out some smoke bombs.
Koda: I'll hold them back.
Kono: What!? Are you sure about that?
Koda: Yes, I'm sure. I'll blind them with these smoke bombs while you two make a run for it.
Zodiac: Fair enough.
Koda looks at Zodiac.
Koda: Just remember, I want my rematch after this.
Zodiac: Yeah, sure, whatever you say…
Koda: Alright, get ready!
Koda throws smoke bombs to the ground, filling the area with smoke as Zodiac and Kono dash past the Virgos.
Virgos Member 1: Ahhh! What is this!?
Virgos Member 2: I can't see!
Koda: LET'S DO THIS!
While Koda held them off, Zodiac and Kono raced toward the stairs. Zodiac spotted Lance and Iris heading up to the rooftop and opening the door.
Kono: There they are!
Zodiac and Kono quickened their pace to the rooftop. Upon entering, they saw Lance and Iris preparing to score.
Zodiac: For a bunch of royals, running away is pretty embarrassing.
Lance and Iris turned to see Zodiac and Kono on the rooftop.
Lance: So you finally made it. Too bad we are about to score. (Laughing)
Zodiac: Really? Are you so afraid of losing that you had to flee without finishing the fight?
Lance started to laugh.
Lance: Me, afraid!? Ha, don't make me laugh.
Kono: Well, you kind of just did.
Lance: Shut up!
Iris: Let's hurry and score, brother.
Zodiac: Awww, look at you, having to listen to your little sister. I guess you truly are a coward after all.
Lance clenched his fist, seized the flag from Iris, and threw it off the building, watching it fall.
Iris: Brother, what are you doing?!
Lance: So you want to play like that, you little twerp! Fine. Let's see how long you can keep running your mouth.
Lance powered up his gauntlets and hurled a gravity ball toward Kono, who couldn't react in time. Just as Zodiac moved to save Kono, Iris used her psychic energy to lift rocks and debris, throwing them on top of Zodiac and trapping him. The gravity ball struck Kono, knocking her into Lance's grasp. Zodiac sliced through the rocks with his katana and spotted Lance holding Kono.
Kono: L-Let go of me!
Lance: It's time for you to sleep.
Lance struck Kono's neck, rendering her unconscious as she fell.
Zodiac: What the hell?
Lance: So you wish to continue the fight, huh? I can give you a fight.
Iris: But what about the flag?
Lance: Screw the flag. Better yet, screw this game. If this trash wants a fight, we'll give him one.
Iris: (Smiling) Yeah, okay. Let's teach this clown a lesson.
Zodiac: Then why don't you show me?
Zodiac assumed a fighting stance as Lance and Iris did the same.
Lance: I'M GOING TO RIP YOU APART!
Zodiac and Lance charge at each other with full force. As Zodiac slashes toward Lance's neck, Lance blocks the attack with his gauntlet and delivers a powerful punch, sending Zodiac's face crashing into the ground and causing the floor beneath them to break. Zodiac tumbles into an office room filled with a shattered desk, computers, and debris, while Lance pursues him, aiming for a leg slam. Zodiac swiftly dodges, causing Lance to crack the ground with his strike. Just as Zodiac prepares to charge again, Iris appears, lifting desks and tables and hurling them at Zodiac. He evades the projectiles, prompting Lance to throw a larger gravity ball in his direction. Zodiac sidesteps as the ball crashes through the window, halting mid-air.
Lance: Why don't you get some fresh air?
Lance activates his gauntlets, causing the gravity ball to explode and create a vortex that sucks in everything nearby. Zodiac struggles against the pull, attempting to escape the vortex's overwhelming force but is compelled to cling to the edge of the building as debris is drawn in. Lance charges at Zodiac, preparing to strike. In a split-second decision, Zodiac releases his grip on the edge, allowing the vortex to pull him in. He quickly draws his dual blades and throws them against the building, using them to pull himself free from the vortex. Above him, Iris hovers, lifting the debris that was sucked in and making it rain down on Zodiac. Letting go of the building, he plummets toward the ground as Lance leaps out of the building, diving down to close the distance.
As they descend, Zodiac and Lance engage in mid-air combat, striking and dodging each other's attacks, while some of Iris's onslaught lands on Zodiac, leaving cuts on his body. They hit the ground hard, smoke billowing from Iris's strikes. As the smoke clears, it reveals Zodiac being blasted by one of Lance's gravity balls, knocking him back several feet.
Zodiac: (Thinking)These guys are no joke. Their power is unbelievably strong.
Lance and Iris regroup, both smiling as they prepare for what comes next.
Lance: Are you struggling over there? If you are, this fight is already over.
Iris: What a shame. I thought you would be better, but I guess trash will remain trash.
Zodiac: Me struggling? I'm just getting started.
Lance: Huh?
Zodiac seizes his dual blades once more as chains wrap around his forearms, causing his hair to shimmer white.
Iris: His hair is changing colors!
While the others engage in battle, the instructor observes in astonishment, his mouth agape.
Instructor: W-what is going on!? They're not even going for the flags anymore… well, except the Trooper crew. But I've never seen a Newbie Event this intense!
Helper: This hasn't happened in years!
The instructor turns to the Helper.
Instructor: What is your name?
Jake: Uh—oh, it's Jake.
Instructor: H-have you ever seen the Newbie Event like this before!?
Jake glances at the screen and then back.
Jake: N-no, I've never seen it like this. But, sir, are you sure they're Newbies?
Instructor: You know, I was considering the same, but they are classified as Newbies; at least that's what the sheet indicates. Jake, I need you to do me a favor.
Jake: Ugh—yeah, what is it?
Instructor: I need you to broadcast this to the public so everyone can observe.
Jake: Oh, that sounds like a great idea.
Jake rushes to the phone and calls another Helper.
Helper: Ugh—hello?
Jake: Hey Ron! It's Jake.
Ron: Oh! Hey, Jake, how can I assist you?
Jake: I need you to broadcast the Newbie Event currently taking place.
Ron: Huh? Really? You want me to broadcast it?
Jake: Yes, once you do, you'll understand why.
Ron: Alright. I'll be on in 5 minutes.
Jake: Thank you!
Ron: You're welcome.
Ron hangs up and addresses the other helpers behind him.
Ron: Alright, everyone! We're broadcasting the Newbie Event, and it will be live in 5 minutes.
All the helpers stare at Ron, momentarily frozen.
Ron: WELL, COME ON! DON'T JUST STAND THERE, GET MOVING!
All the helpers spring into action to prepare for the Newbie Event broadcast. Some head into the city to connect TVs and wires, while others set up ladders to reach specific locations.
Instructor: Is it ready?
Jake: Two minutes, sir!
Instructor: Perfect!
The instructor dons the microphone and begins addressing everyone in Sampostis.
Instructor: GOOD EVENING, EVERYONE!
All the crews and civilians direct their attention to their TVs, listening intently to the instructor.
Person 1: Huh?
Person 2: Why is he making an announcement this late?
Instructor: I hope you are all doing well. I understand it may be late for some of you as you prepare for bed, but in approximately 50 seconds, you will witness something truly extraordinary.
Lith: What the hell is he talking about?
Reiji: Perhaps it's the Newbie Event?
Sai lightly taps Reiji on the head.
Reiji: Ouch!
Sai: They wouldn't do that. The Newbie Event doesn't matter; it's just a bunch of people running for a flag, and no one ever wins. There's barely any fighting; it's so boring.
Zodek: At this hour?
Cindy: Maybe it will be something exciting.
Zodek: What could possibly be so remarkable at this time?
At that moment, a ship docked at Sampostis, and ten individuals dressed in black with hoods obscuring their faces disembarked. As they stepped onto the dock, they heard the Instructor speaking.
???: What is happening?
???: Yeah, why this late?
???: What do you think, cap?
He turns around, searching for Kan.
???: W-where did she go? (The entire crew looks around).
Instructor: Now everyone, please look at your televisions and devices in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
As the Instructor said "one," the screen immediately displayed Zodiac and Daru fighting, their white and purple hair flickering as they battled other crews while sustaining injuries. The footage showcased Daru and Becan exchanging punches and blocking each other's attacks, while Zodiac defended against and countered strikes from Lance and Iris.
Person in city 1: It's the Newbie Event!
Person in city 2: Wow, look at that!
Person in city 3: Why do they both have flickering hair?
Person in city 4: That's two members of the Maivelance crew.
The entire city is so astonished that they rush home and into bars to watch the Newbie Event. Lith drops the bottle she was holding.
Lith: What?! How?! We've never been on television before!
Sai: I-I-I don't know how! They're not even that special!
Reiji: (laughs) I was right.
Lith lightly strikes Reiji on the head.
Reiji: Ouch!
Zodek: Who do you see on the screen Cindy?
Cindy: It's Zodiac and Daru! This is so incredible I get to see them in action!
???: I knew it was you kids.
The individual gazes at Daru and Zodiac, both injured yet smiling.