Picking up where the last left off, with the Soul Tiger saving Ruuji from the wild Elephanders. The pilot calls Ruuji a fool, but takes him back to his place, so that Ruuji won't be attacked by any more Wild Zoids. But he rejects Ruuji's proposal, insisting that the only one to protect his village is Ruuji himself. But he quickly clarifies his intent: to train Ruuji to become strong enough to fill this role.