Synopsis: Garga explains more about Destroyer's origins to his buddy. Meanwhile, the young Commissioner wants to test him. What does he want?
In the middle of the night, Tasuku sits in his office observing all of the matches in the playoffs. He feels stern as he observes them one by one. One match in particular catches his attention.
Tasuku: Another buddyfighter possessing raw power. What else is Destroyer capable of...
In a flashback, one of the doctors who treated Daryl's wounds the other day reported to him about the incident.
Tasuku: Additionally, because of what happened, the young Ace of study suffered too. Luckily, his injuries are slightly less severe than the ones Hou received. But still...
Flashback ends, Tasuku clenches his fist as he worries about what's what.
Tasuku: There has to be something we can do...I can't let anymore fighters get injured due to Destroyer. Hmmm...
Tasuku then looks at Hou's match with Kanesada as he swipes a screen. As he observes how Hou fights, he smiles with an impression.
OP: Saikkyou.
That same night, Hou & Garga just reached home. They are incredibly exhausted as they lean against the door and groan. Hou's Mother just comes in and is incredibly worried.
Hou's Mother: Where were you both? Do you realize what time it is?
Hou: Sorry, Ma, but a friend of mine was injured. So we had to carry him to the hospital.
Hou's Mother: Oh my goodness. First you, now your friend. Was this because of buddyfight?
Hou: Yes...Sorry...and besides, we even saw Ranma and...
Hou's Mother: No excuses. I thought I could support you, but if that game just brings your friend & yourself into danger, then I must stop it.
Garga: What? What are you saying?
Hou's Mother: I'm saying, I forbid you to buddyfight any longer. Do you understand?
Hou & Garga: WHAT?
Hou: But Ma...
Hou's Mother: No buts. Hand me all of your cards right now. Or I will get them myself.
Hou: Grr...
10 minutes later. The two lie down on Hou's bed.
Garga: I can't believe your Mother is like this. Just because Daryl was injured. Especially during the start of the tournament.
Hou: Tell me about it. Support me, my foot. It was a lie all along. And now look what happened, she took away all of my cards. (sigh) Suddenly, I became Ranma, didn't I?
Garga: Yes... No wonder you both were best friends.
Hou: I need to ask you something.
Garga: What is it?
Hou: (sits up) I know you know something about Destroyer. Like, he's your rival or something. Time's up. I need to know the truth. What is it between you & Destroyer?
Garga: Hou...(sigh) Very well. I'll tell you everything I know. But I'll have to start from the beginning.
Story time...
Long ago, in the far reaches of Dragon World, around the Gargantua ruins, there were many different tribes gathering for activities, competitions, and many more. Some were practicing, some were arm wrestling, etc.
Garga: Long ago, when I was a young dragon, I practiced every day in combat, mind, and many other activities. I was one of the best dragons in my tribe. However, one would become somewhat...even.
Hou: Destroyer...
Garga: Yes. Destroyer, back then, was also an ordinary dragon from his tribe. We would often compete in martial arts tournaments, and the two of us always outsmarted other dragons there. Naturally, we became rivals.
Hou: Rivals?
Garga: But Destroyer sought greater heights. He wanted even more power and prestige and sought to become even better than me. I, on the other hand, did not mind such things as I was focused on helping my peers. But...
Hou: But?
Garga: Time passed by, days turned to months, months turned to years, and years became decades. Until one day, in a very important tournament, it was said that whoever became champion would be granted the status of Gods.
Hou: GODS?
Garga: Yes. Naturally, Destroyer and I were the finalists. However, Destroyer somehow becomes different. Little did I know that elsewhere, he had slain other dragons and fed off their power. Thus, he became stronger and I lost.
Hou: That's terrible.
Garga: However, the deities believed that the way Destroyer fought was truly unfair. Thus, they decided to give me the status of Gods instead. And I would earn the very title, which would be proudly known as the "Deity of Combat".
Hou: {starstruck} Cool...
Garga: Destroyer then was absolutely furious. Hatred flows through his veins, and he suddenly turns corrupted. His power has changed. His entire form changed, so to speak. One by one, the other dragons of his tribe were also corrupted.
Hou: You mean...
Garga: Yes. They lose all will of goodness. Their emotions become negative, and this powers Destroyer up even further. One by one, they concur on other dimensions as revenge...
Hou: Whoa...
Garga: Thus, My Tribe, Myself, and other deities and even humans from other realms join forces. Together, we fought Destroyer and his corrupted minions. It was devastating as many soldiers of ours have fallen in the process.
Hou: So then this means you guys lost?
Garga: No? If we lost, then I wouldn't be alive, wouldn't I? Anyways, thanks to their help, alongside the power of the Gargantua Punisher, we were successful in sealing Destroyer & his minions away to another dimension. Which would then be known as "Lost World".
Flashback end. Hou was astonished with his hands on his bed.
Garga: While their existence and history were erased, little did we know that one particular enemy survived. And now there he is, partnering up with your best friend...Thus, I must defeat him once again.
Hou: I see...
Garga: Hou. I'm very sorry. I had no intention of dragging you into this mess. I came to this world because I want to have a buddy. But I really didn't want you to be caught up like this.
Hou: Garga...Actually, I'm glad you came to this world. If anything, my life would be pretty boring otherwise. And...Spending time with you is like having a sibling around.
Garga: {Surprised} You actually think of me as a brother? (smiles) How kind of you.
Hou: {Blushed} Geez.
Garga: (Chuckles) Right, as much as I want to continue the conversation, I'm afraid now it's your bedtime.
Hou: {Frustrated} Aww man, I want to talk more.
Garga: I know, but you need to get some sleep. Your health is more important.
Hou: Okay...Good Night, I guess.
Garga: Goodnight to you.
The lights turned off and everyone went to sleep. The next morning, as the sun shines bright in the sky, Hou gets himself ready for the day and goes downstairs to have breakfast. However, he hears someone ringing the doorbell.
Hou: Huh?
He opens the door and it reveals to be Tasuku & Jack???
Hou: What? Commissioner Tasuku?
Tasuku: Hello, Hou Ren. I'm sorry for coming in this morning, but I would like to have a talk with you.
Hou: Uh...yeah sure, Come In.
In the living room, they sat down on the couch. Hou is curious.
Hou: So what's up? And how did you know where I live?
Tasuku: I have my ways. First of all, are you feeling okay after the incident?
Hou: I am. But what does that have to do with anything?
Tasuku: Well, I'm aware you're participating in the playoffs. And I want to ask, do you want to face Ranma again?
Hou: I do. I really want to get him back to the way he is.
Tasuku: In that case...
???: Hou Ren.
They both hear a voice. It's Hou's Mother as she comes downstairs.
Hou's Mother: What are you doing? (Realizes in surprise) Wait, who are you?
Tasuku: Hello, you must be Hou Ren's Mother. I'm Tasuku Ryuenji. I'm the Commissioner of the Buddy Police.
Hou's Mother: Police??? Is Hou getting arrested? What did you do, Hou Ren?
Tasuku: {Awkward Smile} Calm down. You're son's not getting arrested. I was just dropping by for a visit.
Hou: Yeah, Ma. You said not to jump to conclusions. What's wrong with you?
Hou's Mother: Watch your tone with me, young man. My apologies, sir. But why are you here?
Tasuku: Well, as I was saying, Hou, would you like to have a Buddyfight with me?
Hou: I'd love to, but (hands at his mother) she took away my cards. Trust me, I did nothing wrong.
Jack: What? (To his Mother) Why would you do that if your son has done nothing wrong?
Hou's Mother: He came home late last night.
Hou: I was helping my injured friend. But guess what, I got punished. End of story.
Tasuku: {slightly surprised} Oh...I see...
???: I wouldn't say you wouldn't be able to buddyfight.
Garga suddenly appears from behind Hou's Mother.
Hou: Garga.
Garga: Here. (Tosses his deck)
Hou: (Catches it) My deck. How did you?
Garga: I secretly watched your Mother hide your cards. And therefore, I found the hiding spot and retrieved it.
Hou: {glad} Nice One.
Hou's Mother: {angry} How dare you? Give it to me!!! (Lunges forward)
Garga: (Gets in front) Nope. (Raises a sword & stops his mother) As His Buddy, I cannot allow you to interfere.
Hou's Mother: Why you...
Hou: Change of plans. Commissioner. I can buddyfight you now. (stomach growls) {embarrassed} Right after I eat my breakfast...
Jack: {awkward smile} Oh boy...
Tasuku: {awkward smile} He's an odd one. Just like you know who.
After Hou eats his breakfast, Hou & Tasuku once again gather at the same buddyfight stage where Hou had his first match. Elsewhere, Hou's Mother is watching from the sidelines.
Tasuku: Right, just a heads up. This won't affect your tournament status. And this will be a private match, so no recording or live streams allowed.
Jack: Don't expect us to go easy on you both like previously. Understand?
Garga: Understood.
Hou: Yes.
Hou's Mother: {Worried} (Facepalms) Oh dear...Why did it come to this...
Tasuku: Gather. Gather! Future dragons soaring through the galaxy! Luminize, Future Dragoner!
Hou: A deity's dragon brigade descends onto the battlefield. Come On. Luminize. Dradeity.
Jack: Buddy...
Garga: FIGHT.
Both: Raise the Flag.
Tasuku: Star Dragon World.
Hou: Dragon World.
Tasuku: I have the first move. Draw. Charge & Draw. I buddycall Star Dragoner, Jackknife to the right.
Jack: (Flies) Yeah. (Appears & full form)
Tasuku: Jack's Ability. I place Jackarms, J Rester, to the soul.
Jack & Tasuku: Crossnize.
Jack equips two square-faced cannons behind him, and his arms are attached with circular-shaped cannons.
Narrator: Rule Shift. Variant Form. All devices engage. FCS active. Load Finish.
Jack: (Pose) Rester Striker.
Hou: That's New...
Tasuku: And I equip, J Star Saber. (Equips) Jack. Attack the fighter.
Jack fires his cannons at the latter, causing the latter to deal 3 damage. 7 life left.
Tasuku: My turn is over.
Hou's Mother: As I thought. He's getting hurt. That's why I forbid him to buddyfight. Stop this right now.
Hou: MA!!! Stop. I'm fine, okay. It's how the game works.
Garga: We understand your concern, but please don't interfere.
Hou's Mother: I...
Hou: (sigh) I draw. Charge & Draw. I buddycall Gargantua Dragon to the right.
Garga: (Appears) All are powerless before my blade.
Hou: Equip. Deity Dragon Great Sword, Gar-Buster. (Equips a new item)
Tasuku: Interesting. A new item.
Hou: I call Garbird to the left.
Garbird: Let's do this, bird.
Hou: And finally, I cast Deity Dragon Tribe's Banquet. (Gains resources)
Tasuku: Impressive. You summoned your cards and increased your resources. However, I activate J Rester's ability. (Pays 1 gauge)
The two square face cannons shoot up some sort of metal attachment. It flies to Garga's side and locks his feet down.
Garga: What?
Hou: What just happened?
Tasuku: If J Rester is crossnized with Jack, by paying 1 gauge, one card on the opponent's field is forced to rest. You relied on Garga too much, so I decided to stop him while I still can.
Hou: Grr...Then, Garbird, attack Jack instead.
Garbird: You got it. (Attacks)
Garbird successfully defeats Jack, discarding J Rester in the process.
Hou: When a monster on the opponent's field is destroyed, Gar Buster gains 1 critical. (Attacks) Here I come.
Tasuku: I cast. Proto Barrier. (Blocks the attack) I gain one gauge.
Hou: Darn. My turn is over.
Tasuku: Is that really all you got?
Hou: What?
Tasuku: {Serious} You said you want to face Ranma and get him back. But by the looks of things, I would say you'll have a low chance of beating him.
Hou: What?
Tasuku: Earlier, you just focus on your attacks without considering what your opponent would do. Did you ever think about that?
Hou: I...
Tasuku: Just like that time...
(Flashback)
Tasuku: Ranma knows exactly how you play. He knows you inside out, and that's how he beat you easily.
(Flashback end)
Jack: It's not because of the fact that he's using Lost World. But because of the fact that you're unable to be a step ahead of him.
Tasuku: After all, in Buddyfight, you never know what's going to happen until the very end.
Garga: He does have a point...
Tasuku: You have a good heart, Hou. But right now, your heart is quite weak, and your mind needs to be sharpened.
Hou: I...
Tasuku: If anything, I didn't tell you the real reason why we're fighting, didn't I? Should I win this fight, you must withdraw from the playoffs.
Hou & Garga: {shocked} WHAT?
Jack: And that would also mean that winning against Ranma is impossible for you.
Hou's Mother: I agree. I want him to stop buddyfighting because I was worried that this game could bring harm to his life.
Hou & Garga: {flabbergasted} You Serious !?
Hou: I can't do that. I mean, the tournament just started, and you ask me to withdraw just because I lose? That's ridiculous.
Tasuku: Then you'd better start pulling your weight. Draw. Charge & Draw. I call Jackarms J Rester to the left. And Jackarms, J igniter to the center.
Both: Crossnize.
Jack Now Crossnizes with J igniter & J rester.
Tasuku: Cast. Dragonarms Factory. (Discard one and draw 2 cards) Don't expect me to be the same as last time. Golden Dragoner, Jackknife to the right.
Jack transforms into Golden Dragoner, Jackknife, and he lets out a roar.
Tasuku: J Star Saber's ability. I move another J Igniter from my dropzone into Jack's soul.
Garga: That means Jackknife has a critical of 4.
Hou: And because J Rester is in the soul, he can block you again during my turn.
Tasuku: V Gradation, Quantum Ruler to the left.
Quantum Ruler appears.
Tasuku: I gain 1 gauge & draw. Cast. Star Jack Upper. (Pays 1 gauge) If Jack's on the field with souls, I draw three cards. Jack's ability to activate. I discard the two J Igniters from my soul.
Suddenly, Garga & Garbird lose a soul card as they yell.
Hou: You two okay?
Garga: More or less.
Garbird: Same here.
Tasuku: While I have to pay the price of losing two critical, I won't lose. Jack. Attack Garga.
Jack: Right. (Attacks)
Garga is defeated as he yells.
Hou: Garga !!!
Jack: Double attack.
Hou receives 2 damage, 8 life left.
Tasuku: Quantum Ruler. Attack Him.
7 life left. Tasuku attacks with J Star Saber. It hits. 5 life left.
Tasuku: Final Phase.
Hou: What?
Suddenly, Tasuku is surrounded by blue dust energy as he wields a card.
Tasuku: If Jack has two or more cards in the soul, I don't have to pay any gauge to unleash this Impact. It deals 5 damage to the opponent. It cannot be nullified nor reduced. It won't let the opponent revive either.
Jack powers up too as Gold Energy surrounds him big time, and together their combined energies create a new PUNISHER??? It's huge as it flies up to the sky, and the blade's end is like Jack's face.
Tasuku: Impact!!! Jackknife....PUNISHER.
Punisher is about to land and eventually hits a frightened Hou. Suddenly, from Hou's side, waves of smoke. Hou's Mother is shocked as she yells out loud for his son. Tasuku feels stern, but he becomes shocked to see that when the smoke clears, Hou still survives with his eyes blocked by shadow. He slowly opens his eyes, and suddenly, Hou becomes even more confident.
Tasuku: But...how?
Hou: I cast. Dragonic Heal Plus. I gain 5 life.
Meaning now Hou has 5 life remaining.
Jack: {astonished} Our Impact was defeated.
Hou: You're right. My heart is weak. And my mind is not 200 IQ smart or anything else at all. But one thing you should know about me is that the Ace of Games always Gets Back Up.
Tasuku: You...
Hou: I won't lose this match. I will defeat you. And I will defeat Ranma as well. Draw. Charge... And...Draw !!!
Tasuku: Such Energy...
Hou: Once again, Garga to the right. (Summons him) I cast, Dragon Trust. Garga gains penetrate. And I cast, Dragonic Grimoire. (Draws 3 cards) Got it.
Tasuku: Not so fast. Jack, move to the center, and I activate J Rester's ability.
Jack: Garga, be immobilized once again.
Once again, Jack shoots the locks, and Garga's feet are locked in, much to his dismay.
Hou: Not this time. Gargantua Again. Garga, break free from those things.
Garga powers up, and suddenly, the blockers somehow just break and destroy themselves in a self-destruct style.
Tasuku & Jack: What?
Garga: That's my Buddy for you.
Hou: Garga. Destroy Jack.
Garga: As you wish. (Attacks)
Garga Defeats Jack, and thanks to Penetrate, Tasuku receives 4 damage. 6 life left. Garga then double attacks.
Tasuku: I cast. Mars Barrier.
Hou: Garbird.
Jack loses another soul card.
Hou: G-EVO activate. Change. Gargantua Dragon Blast Mode.
Garga: (G-EVO) Blast Mode.
Tasuku: Cast. Into the future... (Drops one of Jack's soul cards) Garga once again cannot attack.
Hou: Then I cast. Gar-Cmon. Garcat to the left.
Garcat: (Appears) Leave it to me, Cat.
Hou: Because I snuck in Gar Advantage into the dropzone, Garcat now has 10000 power.
Tasuku: Uh Oh...
Tasuku's out of defense spells.
Garcat: Let's win this. (Attacks)
Garcat defeats Jack once and for all with a scratch...
Jack: I'm sorry, Tasuku...(Destroyed)
Tasuku: JACK!!!
Hou: (smirks) Because Jack was defeated three times, Gar Buster Now has a critical of 5. (Attacks)
Tasuku now has 1 life remaining.
Hou: Final Phase. I cast. Deity Gargantua Punisher!!!
Impact Sequence.
Hou: Impact. Deity Gargantua Punisher!!!
Tasuku officially hits 0 life.
Garga: Game End. Winner. Hou Ren.
Hou: And that's how I roll.
Hou's Mother: So this...is my son...
Jack: Tasuku...
Tasuku: (smiles) It's alright. I've seen enough.
Outside Hou's House...
Tasuku: The truth is, I want you to withdraw because I want you to enjoy your childhood while you still can. After all, if you face Ranma, you could be exposed to danger.
Jack: Your Mother's right about being concerned. But...I would say the punishment is a bit far.
Hou's Mother: My apologies.
Tasuku: However, you've shown me that you chose to fight instead of running away. But are you sure you want to do this?
Hou: Yes, I do. I made up my mind. I'm going to win against Ranma by whatever means necessary.
Tasuku: Hmm. Then you're gonna need this. (Hands him a briefcase)
Hou accepts the briefcase, and when he opens it, he notices a bunch of new cards inside. Hou & Garga are star struck, much to his Mother's dismay.
Hou: New Cards???
Garga: And they're quite rare...
Tasuku: They're from the latest expansion set. Use it wisely, and I wish you both the best of luck.
They both walk away. Hou stands there in stunned silence after what happened.
Hou: So...Ma, can I still fight?
Hou's Mother: (sigh) Very well. I can't stop you both anyway. Promise me you both will look after each other's backs.
Garga: Don't worry. Like I said, I will look after him.
Hou: Now, can we get lunch, please? I'm hungry.
Hou's Mother: (Chuckles) I'll cook your favorite. Butter Chicken Rice.
Hou & Garga: (Fist bump) Yes.
They all go inside the house, and the shot moves away from the house and looks at the bright blue 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: Jackarms, J rester. This is a size 0 dragonarms card. Capable of stopping the opponent's cards on track and preventing them from attacking.
Garga: When being crossnized with a monster with Jackknife in its name, during the opponent's turn, you may pay 1 gauge. If you do, you can rest one of the opponent's cards. But only once per turn.
Hou: What do you think of today's card? I hope you can use it well in your next match.
Garga: Till next time...
Both: CHECK US OUT.
Anime Ending: Buddy Funny Days
Hou: Seems to me that evil still lurks around as Da Dan & Jasraj decide to fight me & Masato in the playoffs. Alright, let's knock them out. Next time, "Tag Match Begins". Join us for a buddyfight.
Story End.