The purpose behind this change was clear: to bring only the truly deserving into the team battles—the real highlight of the tournament.
It was a way to let every candidate fight for themselves, without relying on teammates for support.
In past tournaments, one out of every four teams would be eliminated in the very first round. That's why holding individual battles before the team clashes made sense—it gave everyone a fair chance to show their strength.
But there was one issue: participation.
If two schools competed against each other, wouldn't that mean only two schools would make it to the final round?
Clark quickly addressed the concern, "The judges will evaluate and eliminate students based on performance, not just results. Yes, winning matters, but your effort won't be ignored. So, my children, don't ever think you've lost. Fight until your last breath. Never give up."
