The entire audience is shocked. Oni's true strength have been revealed. The middle schoolers comment that he resembled a demon. Byodoin's scar on his forehead starts to throb in pain. The demonic Oni, Byodoin knows, has returned. Oni wins the first set, 6-3. Kintaro is helpless at this point. Irie gives a brief summary what happened two years ago. Oni defeated Byodoin and he remained the top Japanese player while Byodoin was involved in mountain training. Sanada notices that Akutsu is still gone so he goes to search for him.