Thank you for your patience!
The curtain rises at last for the Japan stage of the VF Circuit!
Singapore, Seoul, Hong Kong, and now this Circuit.
The crowning glory of the VF Circuit is the Japan stage!
It's s-o exciting!
Of course, there are many powerful teams from Japan,
as well as from countries all over Asia, who are gathering here.
Fortune
Oh, I see Team Q4 in the house!
They've narrowly lost in each country's stage up to now.
Will they be able to stage a comeback here?
We're definitely going to win this stage.
And then I'll meet him!
All of these strong teams are about to vie for victory.
But which one will win?!
Which team will grab the glory?!
It's s-o exciting!
I'm sorry.
I'm really mad.
I really am sorry.
Will you forgive me? You won't forgive me? Which one is it?
I forgive you.
Oh... it's s-o exciting!
There are a lot of familiar faces here.
No, not just familiar. Everyone here is a really strong fighter.
I can't wait to fight here!
You're as high-spirited as always.
Gouki!
Team Handsome...
We could have been on the same team...
...but it's not bad being enemies either.
We can battle fiercely that way.
That's right!
Let's meet on the field.
You got it!
Right!
That Gouki...
Strange...
His younger sister isn't with him. And they're always together...
You're right...
Alright! We're behind you guys all the way!
Good luck!
Aichi, Misaki, do your best!
Kamui the Great, fight!
KF, yo!
Yeah! I'll do my best!
Everyone...
Alright! The curtain rises at last on the Vanguard Fight Circuit's Japan stage!
Assemble! Japan Stage!
Okay, everyone, please take a look over here.
These are the teams that won the previous stages.
Why have they come here when they've already gotten the glory?
The answer to that is... certainly, positively, absolutely not to participate!
Huh?!
Th-They're not gonna be in it?!
What the heck is that?!
Wh-What on Earth...?!
But then... our attack the other day meant nothing!
Oh, be quiet! There's still a plan up my sleeve!
What plan?!
I just...
...have to think of it...
The reason for their presence is to confirm the skill of the winning team here!
In other words, the victorious team will become their new rival.
They're waiting on the battlefield...
The place where Asia's strongest fighters will be determined,
the Circuit's decisive battle, which is...
...the final stage!
Only the winners of the VF Circuit will be qualified to participate!
So the Japan stage is the last chance!
Last...
...chance...
And this chance can't be gained so easily!
This time, too, there'll be a special form of fighting!
And to introduce that wrinkle are our old friends...
Hi! Thanks for waiting!
I've been waiting for you, Kourin!
The keyword this time is "single fight."
But that doesn't mean the usual, with one person fighting at a time in order...
All of the team members will be fighting separately, in different places.
Right now, we're on the main stage.
There are three other fight stages.
Each fighter will battle in one of these stadiums.
And if the person wins, their team gains one point.
For instance, if three people fight and they all win...
...they receive three points.
The team with the most points will become the winner of the Japan stage!
It's too early for "oohs" and "aahs"!
There's one more special characteristic of the fights this time!
And that is... spin...
...special reserves!
Everybody, come on!
No one knows the faces behind those masks,
but they're incredibly strong fighters who possess great fighting spirit!
Who are these three?!
These special reserves are Vanguard fighters prepared by the sponsor.
They'll participate in individual fights, but won't join in the race to victory.
It doesn't matter how many points they gain.
However, they are a major obstacle that the participating teams must overcome.
Their name is... Team Unknown.
My name is King Z.
Queen Y.
Joker X.
What's with the people in the masks?
Kyou?
I've found our new plan.
We're what you might call a measuring instrument.
And what we're going to measure is your capability.
We'll find out whether you truly have the capacity to fight in the final stage.
If you can't beat us, then you don't have what it takes.
Because even if you won here by points,
you would be destined to lose in the final stage.
But if you beat us, you'll gain one more necessity, aside from ability.
And that is pride!
Pride...
Will this end the way you are now, as miserable losers,
or will you become the kings of this stage?
It's all up to your skill.
Challenge us as if your lives depended on it.
Wh-Who are those guys?!
It's gotta just be for show.
Yeah. A bluff!
Wrong! Those guys aren't just some fluff!
Kamui's right. The vibe those three give off...
I bet they're incredibly talented...
So it's not just the powerful fighters that have gathered here, but them, too...
And this stage is our last chance...
There's nothing after this.
If we're too nervous, we won't be able to go all out.
Let's have fun with this stage.
Have fun?
Yeah. Let's just enjoy fighting with everything we've got,
and not worry too much about what happens next.
Brother, you're like the manager!
Let's fight like we usually do.
Like we usually do, huh?
You're right. Worrying about what's going to happen will accomplish nothing.
Yep.
Thanks, Brother! That really teased my nervousness.
I think you mean "eased."
All participating teams!
Please proceed to your designated stadium, where a fierce battle awaits!
I expect to see some oh-so-exciting fights!
So they're all separate...
I think we should stay here and watch.
Yeah. We'll be able to see all of the fights from here, right?
A Tatsunagi vehicle will transport the fighters.
Separate stadiums...
We'll be split up, but let's give it our best!
While having fun, right?
That's right.
And I'm sure that working as if we're together will get us to the final stage!
Right!
Yeah!
Aichi... It seems like you're starting to become a leader.
And now, the first round of the Japan stage!
The matches at all of the stadiums will start simultaneously.
Good luck, everyone!
Whether I like it or not, this is our very last chance.
And I'm not going to have any regrets about it later.
All I have to do is give my opponent everything I've got.
That's all I can do!
I wonder which team will make it. What do you think?
If we lose this stage...
...I won't be able to meet Takuto and ask him about the truth. Or cross paths with Kai.
That's why I will win!
Come on! First Vanguard!
We'll win the Japan stage!
Stand up...
...Vanguard!
Amaterasu attacks with a boost from Gemini!
You've gotten stronger...
The winner: Misaki Tokura!
Yeah!
With a boost from Tough Boy...
Azure Dragon attacks!
R-Regret!
Defeated again-degozaru!
The winner: Kamui Katsuragi!
Yes!!
He did it!
HDI!
Well done, Kamui.
What are you doing here, Manager?
Oh, it's tiring moving from place to place,
so I thought maybe it'd just be best to stay here...
So you were moving from place to place, huh?
For now, Team Q4 is doing great!
They're my disciples, so of course they're not gonna lose that easily!
I wonder...
About Team Unknown...
Oh... That masked team...
How strong are they?
How much of an obstacle are they going to be for Aichi and the others?
Who are you?!
I like the masks.
No matter who wears them, their identity will be concealed.
Even if we switch with you guys, nobody will be the wiser!
As long as we have the masks!
On top of that, we're masters of disguise!
I challenge you! And if I win, that mask is mine!
You're foolish... as always...
What?!
Very well. Come on, then!
I guard with Winged Dragon, Slashptero and Winged Dragon, Skyptero!
Turn end!
All I needed was 1 more damage...
We've got a heated battle between Sendou and Ryudou.
They're currently tied up, with 5-5 damage!
And now it's Ryudou's attack!
Stand and draw!
Call!
Bind.
Destruction Dragon, Dark Rex... That's a pain.
Dark Rex's skill. I add +3000 to the power of Cannon Fire Dragon, Cannon Gear.
I have 5 damage, too. There's no other way...
I'm going to bet everything on this turn and protect myself!
Cannon Gear attacks Blond Ezel with a boost from Winged Dragon, Skyptero!
I guard with Dantegal...
...and intercept with Player of the Holy Bow, Viviane!
So you mean to protect yourself to the end, eh?
Deathrex attacks with a boost from Sonic Noa!
Halo Shield, Mark!
Perfect guard!
Nice defense. I thank you.
Twin drive check!
Critical trigger activated!
I give the power and the extra critical to Megarex!
And then my army performs a Limit Break!
Dark Rex's skill!
I retire Sonic Noa, Cannon Gear, and Skyptero!
Your sacrifice will not have been in vain.
Savage dragon, awaken now and march 'til dawn!
Superior ride! Destruction Dragon, Dark Rex!
It's all made possible thanks to your defense with Mark.
When a grade 3 Vanguard attack fails, I can superior ride Dark Rex.
That is my army's proud Operation: Great Ride!
That's the scary thing about Dark Rex...
Now Ryudou can attack one more time.
Aichi...
And that's a grade 3 attack.
Will he be able to guard against it?!
I'll block it!
Dark Rex, attack!
Guard! Elixir Sommelier!
Twin drive check!
Megarex attacks!
I guard with Player of the Holy Axe, Nimue!
And then I intercept with Knight of Superior Skills, Beaumains!
Turn end.
He managed to defend himself...
But he's not out of the woods yet.
By defending like that, the boy used up his hand and intercepts.
Now it's his turn, but I bet he won't be able to muster up a decent attack.
What determination that boy has... More than he's ever had before!
Stand and draw.
Now... break through the limit! Limit Break!
Counterblast!
Advance of the Black Chains, Kahedin! Superior call!
I add +7000 to the power of Ezel.
And then...
One more Limit Break!
Two Limit Breaks in a row?!
Counterblast!
Superior call! Knight of Passion, Bagdemagus!
Blond Ezel's Limit Break summons a comrade, and then he gets the same power as that card.
Doing that twice in a row will give him power like never before!
26000 power?!
Call!
Blond Ezel's skill! He gets +1000 power for each of his rear-guard comrades!
31000 attacking power?!
And with a boost from Dreaming Sage, Corron, he delivers a burning attack to Dark Rex!
My army's shields...
I have a total of 45000...
I'll be able to block it, but that will use up most of my cards.
Then I won't be able to ward off a second or third attack!
I suppose a soldier should respect heaven's command like a man.
No guard!
Here I go!
Now that I have the power of my friends,
I'll grasp victory for sure!
Twin drive!
My fate caught up to me here.
The winner: Aichi Sendou!
That was a fight worthy of a salute.
Th-Thank you.
And it wasn't just the fight.
You seem different than the last time we met, boy.
In my own parlance, I would say you have the face of a commander who leads an army.
I look forward to our next battle.
Oh, that's right. There is one thing I want to call to your attention.
Yes?
What you should really take close note of in this stage is...
I-It's like he brought Kyou to his knees...
His level is world-class... Maybe even stronger...
World class, my foot! He's no better than me!
If I just used a different deck...
It seems you've improved quite a bit,
but your personality hasn't changed.
Wh-What?!
What were you doing?
Our next match is about to start.
Are they on your mind?
We won't fight them 'til a little later.
Late! My opponent isn't here yet...
Who the heck is it?
Wh-What the...?!
Wh-What the...?
N-Nagisa!
Okay, Kamui, let's get married right now, in front of all these people!
Wh-Wh-Wha...?!
Let's have a beautiful ceremony.
WHAT THE HECK?!?!
Alright! I'm in fine fightin' form!
I'm off to a good start, too!
At this rate, I'll reach the top for sure!
But my next opponent is...
What's wrong, Kamui?
She's in the special reserve, too?!
Her image is different from usual.
Next time: Decisive Battle! Bridal Fight!
This is my last chance! This time, I'm going to win and get the truth!
Kamui, do your best!
I didn't hear anything about this!