Synopsis: The Ace Buddyfighter Playoffs has begun and Hou has a new flag ???
At home, Hou, Garga & even Hou's Mother are watching Television in the living room. It's about the Ace Buddyfighter Playoffs.
Ion: The Ace Buddyfighter Playoffs are underway with many fighters competing left and right. Many have won. Many have failed. But those fights sure are exciting.
Hou's Mother: Hou honestly. I have no idea why you're interested in this game. I just find this meaningless in reality.
Hou: Ma Please. It may be meaningless to you but if it wasn't for that, I wouldn't have met Garga as my buddy. And I wouldn't have made so many new friends and won the Helping Hands Cup.
Hou's Mother: I know but I just wish you would do something that's more educational. Like focus on your studies. Like Programming. If you do that then Maybe Ranma...
Hou: (Facepalm) Please don't (sigh)...I'm done. I'm so done with this. (Gets Up)
Garga: (Annoyed) I agree. Way to be the stroke that breaks the camel's back...
Hou's Mother: (Stops them) Let me finish. First of all, I'm sorry for what I said. Second, I can see that this game makes you happy. And I don't want you to destroy your happiness.
Hou: {Confused} And?
Hou's Mother: If you want, you can enter the Ace Buddyfighter Playoffs.
Hou & Garga: {Surprised} What?
Hou's Mother: Do you want it or not? If you don't want to, that's fine as well.
Hou: {Excited} You serious? Of Course I want. Thanks Ma, you're the best.
Hou's Mother: (chuckles) On one condition, do not let this affect your studies. I don't want to see you fail.
Hou: I won't. I promise.
Garga: And as the Deity of Combat, I promise to look after him.
Hou: I'm not a child, Garga.
Garga: You still are to me.
Hou feels annoyed. Hou's Mother chuckles a bit. She also thinks to herself, "Well, it's his thing. Can't say I'm not happy for him".
OP: Saikkyou.
At the card shop that Hou frequently goes to, Hou manages to get himself registered at the counter.
Employee: Great, you're all set. Good Luck in the Playoffs, Mr Teng.
Hou: Thank you. Anyways, I'm going to go buy some packs.
Garga: Great Idea.
After awhile, Hou & Garga are carrying out some card packs outside. They then went to the nearby stage and see that people are still fighting. This made them discouraged.
Hou: Oh Man...This is going to take awhile.
Garga: At this rate, we'll be standing all day. Your feet might get strained.
Hou: (sigh) I guess we'll go home and just come back tomorrow.
At a nearby neighborhood, Hou & Garga are walking home until they both smell something. It smells like sparks and smoke. They even hear a sound that sounds like hammering. It's being done every 3 seconds.
Hou: What is that? It's not construction or anything isn't it.
Garga: I'm not sure. Best not to interrupt.
Hou: I'm gonna go check it out. (Runs off)
Garga: Hou wait. (sigh) Like I said, a child.
They all stop by some sort of workshop, and they decide to sneak in. The workshop is like a small Japanese hut. Outside the window, they notice a boy that's like the same age holding some hot steel. Half of the steel is covered in lava. There's also a monster doing some hammering on the steel itself.
Hou: Woah...what's that?
Garga: Ah, crafting a sword. This takes me back.
Hou: What do you mean?
Garga: Before I came to earth, I used to craft many weapons like swords back in Dragon World. It's one of my many expertise.
Hou: Woah, you can do that?
Garga: (Proud of himself) There's a lot you don't know about me. Take a look at that craftsmanship. Such focus. Such beauty. I can sense it's soul as the sword is being crafted.
Hou: Uh...
Suddenly, the boy & the monster notices a presence as he turns left with a serious gaze.
???: Who's there?
Hou & Garga: Uh Oh. (Hides)
The boy and the monster comes outside.
???: I know you're here. (Holds out a sword) You don't have to hide. I won't...(turns left) oh.
Hou & Garga's hiding spot has been found.
Hou: Oops...
Garga: Apologies. We didn't mean to...
???: (Realizes) Wait. I know you!!! {Excited} You're Hou Ren aren't you? Aka the Ace of Games.
Hou & Garga: Uh...
They all meet inside.
Hou: You saw my matches?
???: Indeed. Your matches in the Helping Hands Cup are very impressive. {Awkward Smile} Though it's a shame we went to a different school.
Hou: Oh I see. Uh by the way, what's your name again?
???: {Embarrassed} Oh right. Where are my manners? I'm Kanesada. Kanesada Kaji. Nice to meet you.
Unknown Monster: I'm his buddy. Steelframe Swordsman, Kurogane. I'm a monster from Katana World.
Hou: Interesting.
Garga: The pleasure's all ours.
Kanesada: Now never mind that, but what are you doing at my workshop?
Hou: {Embarrassed} Oh Uh. (Scratches his back head) I was kinda attracted by a smell and some hammering sounds. So I kinda snuck in. I'm not here to steal or anything.
Garga: He has a habit of being intrigued. Apologies.
Kurogane: Not to worry. It's our fault for leaving the door open and not focused on our security.
Kanesada: Yeah. Like You, I also have a habit of crafting katanas. So my apologies forsooth. Speaking of which, would you like to see our latest creation?
Hou & Garga: Sure.
Kanesada holds out a golden katana. Everyone's amazed in aww.
Kanesada: Pretty cool huh? With this Sword, I infuse my every soul in it every it strikes it's foe. It slashes through enemies without hesitation, reflecting their hearts like a mirror. Truly a Samurai's treasure.
Hou: What's a Samurai?
Kanesada: They are highly skilled warriors who came from the far reaches of Japan. Honor. Discipline is in their nature. And of course, I'm a Samurai too. Even though I'm not from Japan.
Hou: I don't understand all of that but I can tell it's really amazing.
Suddenly, Kanesada went fanboy mode which made them both awkward.
Kanesada: (Fanboying) Right? And If anything, I'd say Garga way more amazing.
Garga: {Confused} Me?
Kanesada: (To Garga) Your blades are so slender and sharp. Truly a masterpiece unlike anything I've ever seen. What's the secret behind it? Tell Me!!!
Both: Uh...
Kurogane: Apologies. My lord tend to have... "addictive issues". Every time he sees something that's truly inspiring or a work of art, he becomes this...
Hou: Oh...
After a while, they all meet outside.
Hou: Well, I gotta go for now. And who knows, someday we might fight each other.
Kanesada: Indeed. You can come back anytime you want. Just don't sneak in next time.
Hou: Right sorry. Well gotta go now. See you. (Runs off)
Kanesada: Wait!!!
Hou: (Stops & turns around) Huh?
Kanesada: (Hands him a Katana world flag) Take this. A Katana World Flag.
Hou: Huh?
Kanesada: Consider it as a keepsake. And a welcome gift as part of our friendship.
Hou: Huh... (smiles & accepts) I humbly accept.
Hou then runs off while waving goodbye and saying "see you soon".
Kanesada: Bye.
While walking on the street, Hou thinks to himself with an Idea.
Hou: Hmm...
Garga: Something the matter?
Hou: I just thought of an Idea.
Garga's a little confused. The next day at the buddyfight stage outside of the same card shop yesterday...
Ion: The Ace Buddyfighter Playoffs are underway. And here we are going to commentate on one of it's matches.
Tako: That's right and today's match features these two. Say Hello to the Ace of Games, Hou Ren & the fabled Samurai, Kanessada Kaji!!!
The two stare at each other with Confidence and Smiles.
Kanesada: I never thought I'd be facing you already.
Hou: Well believe it. I'm always happy to fight you.
Meanwhile, in the stands, Masato, Agito, Gwen & Amaterasu are spectating.
Gwen: We're not fighting but we might as well cheer on.
Masato: Well I am but I don't mind being on the sidelines sometimes.
Hou: A deity's dragon troopers at your beck and call. Come On. Luminize, Draninja.
Ion: Wait what? Draninja?
Kanesada: Infusing my soul into every strike. The iron blade glitters when it is drawn! Luminize! Steel Bladedancer!
Ion & Tako: And....Buddyfight.
Both: Raise the flag.
Kanesada: Katana World.
Hou: Katana World.
Everyone's surprised as a parent who witnessed their baby taking their first steps.
Kanesada: Ey?
Ion: SAY WHAT? Hou's Using Katana World? WHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOING ON?
Tako: My Jaw Dropped Chu.
Gwen: Why did he change his flag?
Masato: Did he get drunk or something?
Hou: Figured you guys be surprised. Well here's the thing...
In a flashback, the two buddies are discussing at Hou's room while looking at his cards laid out on his bed.
Garga: Interesting. So you're planning to use Katana World.
Hou: Yeah. I mean Gwen used it once and seeing that Kanesada use the same, I thought why not try something new? Besides, I don't want to be too predictable.
Garga: You're an odd one, but I'll support you.
Hou: There's just one problem.
Garga: Hmm?
Hou: {Sad} I can't use you as my buddy, meaning I can't use my playstyle. I'm at a disadvantage.
Garga: There's no need to worry.
Hou: Huh?
Garga: I can battle in all worlds. As long as you have a flag, I can even fight for Katana World.
Flashback ends.
Ion: Say what? That means Garga is universal.
Hou: That's not all. The flag I'm using right now was also from Kanesada.
Ion: I can see that. It has an illegible scrawl on it.
In Hou's flag, it has a some sort of marking on the top right???
Kanesada: {Awkward Smile} Illegible Scrawl? How Rude. It's my autograph, forsooth. {Fanboying again} I'm so glad, Hou. You understand what it's like to use Katana World. The Soul of the Samurai. I think I'm gonna cry.
Ion: (Stops him) Woah...Hold it. There's no time for crying. That being said, Hou. You have the first move.
Hou: Okay. Draw. Charge & Draw. I call Nindog to the center.
Nindog: (Appears as a Ninja) You howl, I answer dog. Nin.
Kanesada: Eh? Ninjas?
Hou: Cool Huh?
Suddenly, Hou adds cards to his hand.
Hou: When Nindog enters play, I get to add copies of him from my deck to my hand. Calling Nincat to the left.
Nincat: (Appears also as a Ninja) Oh right. Dummy Cat Rules. Nin.
Kanesada: Another one...I thought you be using Samurai, but I suppose Ninjas are also fine.
Hou: Well, they're the cards I got from my packs so...With Nincat's effect, I discard one card from my hand. Drawing a card, gain one life and one gauge. (Does So)
Garga: That's not all, the card Hou discarded earlier was "Fuuton Sweeping Whirlwind". Meaning he gets to draw another card.
Masato: {Impressed}Sneaking in cards in order to activate effects !!!
Agito: {Impressed} That's so Ninja.
Hou: Okay Nincat. Attack.
Nincat moves fast left and right while wielding it's Kunais.
Nincat: Leave it to me, Cat. Nin.
The latter used it's Kunais & this caused two damage, 8 life left.
Hou: My turn is now over.
Ion: Looks like Hou starts off by discarding and dealing damage. Now It's Kanesada's turn.
Kanesada: Draw. Charge & Draw. I call Magnetic Swordsman, NEO to the left.
NEO enters play.
Kanesada: I buddycall Steelframe Swordsman, Kurogane to the right.
Kurogane: (Appears) Under my Lord's command, Kurogane has arrived.
Kanesada: I pay 1 life and equip, Excelblade, Godslash KANESADA. (Equips It)
Hou: {Surprised} That sword...(Remembers it well) Huh...
Kanesada: (Holds his katana high) Behold it's Magnificent Strength. It's Shine and It's Beauty. Excelblade, Godslash KANESADA is my ultimate Masterpiece. Never before in all history, across all realms there ever been a work of art like this. And the one and only who's worthy to wield it is...
Ion: Hello....Kanesada???
Kanesada: Ah?
Kurogane: My Lord. We're in a midst of battle right now.
Kanesada: Oh...{Embarrassed} My thousand Apologies.
Hou: {Awkward} He just did it again, Didn't he?
Garga: {Awkward} Deja vu...
Kanesada: Ahem. {Serious} With Kurogane's effect, I destroy Nindog and deal 2 damage to the opponent.
Kurogane draws his two blades and destroy Nindog as said.
Nindog: (Hit) I still have a long way to go, Nin. (Destroyed)
With the effect damage, 9 life left and Kanesada now is back to full life.
Kanesada: Magnetic Swordsman, Neo. Attack the fighter.
Hou receives one damage. 8 life left.
Kanesada: Double attack.
7 life left.
Kurogane: I too shall head to battle. (Attacks)
Hou: (Holds a card) Not if my Art of Shadow Stitching have something to say about it.
String Stiches appear from below and drags Kurogane back down. Kurogane struggles to get up.
Hou: Oh and No double attacks for you as well.
Kanesada: (Holds down his katana) I expected nothing less. My turn is over.
Hou: He was bragging about that sword yet he's done nothing about it? Why?
Garga: I'm not sure but I have a feeling it's something big.
Hou: Let's see. Draw. Charge and Draw. I buddycall Garga to the right.
Garga: (Appears) All are powerless before my blade.
Hou: Equip. Deity Dragon Sword, Gar-Katana. (Pays 1 gauge & Equips a Golden Katana) And I Cast. Clear Serenity. (Gains 3 gauge)
Kanesada: With Kurogane's effect, I destroy Nincat and two damage to you.
Hou: What?
Kurogane swings his two katanas and it hits Nincat.
Nincat: Oh Come On. Nin. (Destroyed)
Now Hou has 6 life left. Kanesada now has 12.
Ion: Oh My. Their Life Difference is Halved.
Hou: Garga. Attack with Me on the fighter.
Garga: As You Wish.
They Link attack but...
Kanesada: You fell for it. I'll strike you both down. Cast. Pinnacle of Iai, Godspeed.
The Link attack is still ongoing but Kanesada suddenly draws his katana and strikes at his opponent. This Instantly swung them both back and Eliminates Garga. And Hou receives 3 damage as he yells.
Kanesada: Impressed? This is my trump card.
Hou: {Stunned} But...How?
Kanesada: I can use this Impact and block an opponent's attack. It nullifies abilities, destroys the attacking cards and 3 damage to the opponent. However, I can only do so if my item is still standing.
Hou: {Surprised} That's why you didn't attack.
Masato: {Surprised} For Share. That's Impressive.
Gwen: Kanesada Kaji...He's Amazing.
Hou: Well. In case you didn't notice, Gar Katana cannot be destroyed by an opponent's effect or have it's abilities nullified. How you like them apples?
Kanesada: So it seems. My turn. Draw. Charge & Draw. I call Silver Orchid Swordsman, SUZU to the left.
NEO is replaced & SUZU is summoned.
Kanesada: (Applies skill) With her, I add Godspeed back to my hand.
Masato: WHAT?
Agito: That means he can block again!!!
Kanesada: Hou, I respect you greatly. But today, you shall learn the true power of the Samurai Itself. SUZU.
SUZU: I shall go forth. (Attacks)
Hou: Protest. Gar-Katana's effect. By discarding one card from my hand, I destroy an attacking card. Sayonara SUZU. (Does So)
Hou draws his Katana And Destroys SUZU with a Slash.
Kanesada: Well played.
Hou: Since I discarded Fuuton Sweeping Whirlwind, I draw.
Kanesada: I still have Kurogane.
Kurogane attacks.
Hou: I Cast. Art of Body Replacement. (Blocks)
Kurogane: Double attack.
Hou's life is down to 1.
Gwen: Ah !!!
Ion: Uh Oh. Hou's a candle in the wind.
Kanesada: My turn is now over.
Hou: Figured as much.
Ion: Once again, Kanesada ends his turn without swinging a sword. How Peculiar.
Masato: I mean...Godspeed is in his hand. So it made sense he can nullify and finish him off.
Kanesada: [My victory is guaranteed but...why do I feel something's off? ]
Hou breaths in and out for one second. He suddenly becomes excited.
Hou: Draw...Charge....And...Draw. I cast. Art of Getting Fish. I move Garga & Nincat back to my hand. (Does So & Discards one)
Ion: Hou then calls Nincat and Garga back into action. He used Nincat's ability to discard and increase resources.
Kanesada: Not so fast. Kurogane's ability activates.
Ion: Uh Oh. Kurogane's ability is targeting Nincat. If he's destroyed then Hou's done for.
Hou: Cast. Water Technique, Minawagakushi (Pays 2 gauge) Nincat returns to my hand.
Nincat: (Makes hand sign) And...Poof. (Vanishes in a water tornado)
Kanesada: What?
Hou: I ain't going down easily, my man. Once Again, Nincat to the left. Discarding and Drawing Once Again.
Masato: {Excited} He's popping off.
Gwen: {Excited} So Cool.
Hou: Garga, attack Kurogane.
Garga attacks Kurogane. The two draw and cross their swords as they duel. They are moving very fast and as they clash swords, it was hard as solid rock.
Kurogane: I always wanted to cross swords with you.
Garga: So it seems. However...
Garga flies up and flies forward at fast speed. He flies past him on purpose and moves forward from behind and strike. However, Kurogane revives with soulguard.
Garga: I have double attack. (Shoots multiple swords)
Garcat: I'll join in too. (Shoots Kunais)
Kurogane is hit by the multi strike.
Kurogane: My Lord. I pray for your victory. I have faith in you. (Destroyed)
Kanesada: Kurogane !!!
Hou suddenly have his eyes flash and he stomps the ground. He draws a card from his hand and...
Hou: Gargantua Dragon. G-EVO Activate. Change. Gargantua Wind Demon Dragon.
Garga transforms once again. But this time as somewhat green and purple. His eyes covered by a red eye mask. He has 3 pairs of Katanas and a Pair of Giant Shurikens beside him and he emerges as...
Garga: I am the deity of Ninjas, Gargantua Wind Demon Dragon to Be Precise. (Cool pose)
Hou: Say Hello to Garga as a Ninja folks. Cool Huh?
Garga: None shall match my stealth, speed and clarity. (Hand sign) Nin.
Kanesada: WHAT? YOU TOO.
Ion: {Freaking Out} Garga can G-EVO In Katana World??? He Looks So Cool.
Kanesada: Ahhh....Upon my honor as a Samurai, I cannot lose this match.
Hou: Garga. Attack Kanesada for Me.
Garga: As you wish. (Attacks)
Kanesada: Have you forgotten about this? I cast, Pinnacle of Iai, Godspeed.
Hou: {Confident} You fell for it!!! Garga, it's time. Use Replicate No Jutsu.
Garga: Behold!!! My Art of Duplication.
As Kanesada Draws his sword, he strikes at Garga again. However, suddenly Garga just vanished by moving up at very high speed. Everyone's shocked.
Kanesada: Where'd he go?
Masato: What just happened?
Gwen: Wait...There he is !!!
A bunch of Gargas moves left and right once again at high speed. It's so fast that it keeps reappearing & disappearing left and right.
Garga: Nin. Nin. Nin. Nin. Nin. Nin. Nin.
Kanesada: (Looks left and right in stun) A Garga here... And A Garga there... Garga's Everywhere!!! What's going on, Forsooth?
Garga: (Moves back) Pinnacle of Iai, Godspeed, has been defeated.
But to everyone's surprise, Two Gargas??? And Hou's left & right suddenly have cards face down on the board.
Hou: You should be surprised. Garga's replicate ability allows me to call two clones on the field.
Kanesada: Meaning you swapped the targets and stopping my impact. Incredible!!!
Hou: Okay Gargas. Let's go.
Gargas: Right.
The replicate (left) and Hou attacks one by one, leaving Kanesada with 6 life.
Kanesada: Not yet. I counter attack using Kanesada. (Destroys Replicate on the right)
Hou: I'm not done yet. I cast. Striking with the Back of My Sword! (Moves Up in High Speed)
Kanesada: Wait what?
All of the sudden, Kanesada is struck from behind as Hou stabs with his blade behind him before letting go.
Hou: Surprise.
Kanesada: Dahh...Well Played. But I still have 4 life left. It's my turn now.
Hou: {Closer-eyed} Its not over yet. FINAL PHASE.
Kanesada: {Shocked} WHA?
Hou: {Moves Back} Yes. (Holds his Impact) It's Deity Gargantua Punisher. Katana World Style.
Impact Sequence.
Hou: Impact. Deity Gargantua Punisher!!!
Kanesada finally hit 0 life.
Ion: Game End. Winner. Hou Ren.
Hou: Let's Go.
The Crowd Cheers.
Masato: For Share. Using Katana World & win for the first time? He really is a Ninja.
Gwen: The Ace of Games sure is an odd one.
Amaterasu: Truly entertaining.
Outside the stage, Kanesada bows before Hou while sitting on the ground.
Kanesada: You defeated me. I accept my loss gracefully.
Hou: Uh...okay....(sits down) Although, you could have won there.
Kanesada: (Looks Up) What do you mean?
Hou: During your last turn before I summon Wind Demon Dragon, you could have finish me off with Kanesada there.
Kanesada: What?
In a flashback, it's revealed that during the last turn, Hou has no defense spells in his hand at all. It's just resource spells and monsters.
Kanesada: Wait you have none???
Hou: (Scratches his head) None Indeed. I used them all earlier.
Kanesada: You're something else. (Scratches his head) I guess I got carried away with my Impact...I was so heavily relied on it.
Garga: Nonetheless, you both played well with your heart out there. Your passion truly shines bright like the sun.
Kanesada: You can say that again. I would like to fight you again someday.
Hou: Sure. Anytime. (sigh & stands up) I'm just getting started. And I'm not stopping here.
Garga: As will I. I shall support you till the end. Nin. Nin.
They all look at the beautiful sun at the sky.
Intro Segment Plays.
Both: Whaddup Pals.
Hou: Hey guys, it's us again, and we're going to introduce a special card.
Garga: This is today's card. Check it out.
Hou: Gargantua Wind Demon Dragon. This Katana World Version of Garga allows you to call clones during any player's attack phase. Mainly up to two because three is a crowd.
Garga: The clones will be regarded as a monster with 6000 power & defense and a critical of 2. Like you saw in the match, calling them allows you to switch targets and avoid being destroyed.
Hou: Other than that, Wind Demon has double attack and soulguard. Use this card to summon a bunch of clones for offense and defense. Allowing you to increase attacks or even dodge bullets.
Garga: What do you think of today's card? I hope you can use it well in your next buddyfight match.
Hou: Till next time.
Both: CHECK US OUT.
Anime Ending: Buddy Funny Days
Hou: Daryl has a friend named Seiji and he's a genius chess player. Wait, Ranma is that you? Next time, "Falling Stars". Join us for a buddyfight.
Story End.