Synopsis: The Second Round Officially Begins, and out of nowhere, Evil comes in and challenges the goodness of one particular soul. What has Hou come up with this time to save his friend?
On Live TV, once again, Ion & Takokichi appear.
Ion: Good Morning, Buddyfighters. Ion & Tako are here once again. And today's the day the second round of the Ace Buddyfighter Playoffs officially begins.
Tako: Here are the rules. All Representatives must battle each other for points. Only the top 8 players will move on to the final round itself. The best part is, the points will be up to you.
Ion: Contestants may select any opponent they want, and should they win, they will gain any amount of points they want. If not set, then they will gain 100 points instead.
Tako: Every representative will start with 500 points. Should they not decide on an opponent, however, the AI on the official playoffs website will automatically select one for you.
Ion: There are no backsees in the Tournament after being selected. So to all Buddyfighters, choose carefully. That's all for now. Say it with us...Buddy...
Ion & Tako: FIGHT.
OP: 最高（さあ行こう
Daryl sits in his room thinking about what he did to Cross. He feels regretful as he remembers the memory and mutters that he's sorry deep down. He looks back at all of his photos of himself and Cross on the wall. They are some of the happiest memories as those photos are his past achievements and so on, alongside Cross. Looking at them, he cries slightly.
Daryl: I wish...I can't...I had to do this...
Suddenly, his phone rang. To which he picks up.
Daryl: Who is this?
A few minutes later, Daryl walks up the same mountain path that Seiji took a few days ago. There, he reaches Ranma's base. When he walked inside the door, little did he know that someone was outside, hiding and watching him. Inside, Vile Ranma welcomes him upstairs, and they both sit down.
Vile Ranma: So. Have you made up your mind?
Daryl: I haven't decided yet to join you. If anything, it was so sudden, and it felt like a rush of emotions back then.
Vile Ranma: That so? Suit yourself, take as much time as you want. But I warn you, I can't wait forever. So if you have an answer, you'd better say it out loud.
Daryl: There's one thing I'm curious about. Are you really sure that Lost World is strong?
Vile Ranma: What do you mean?
Daryl: You gave Seiji a Lostrizer Card. Just like the one you gave me. Sure, you have defeated Hou, yes. But are you sure that Lost World is really strong in terms of skill?
Vile Ranma: Well, duh. How else would I have defeated him?
Daryl: Then I have a request. Fight Hou one more time. Should you really prove yourself well, then I might consider.
Vile Ranma: What?
Daryl: Is that too much for you?
Vile Ramma grits his fist up in anger.
Vile Ranma: I swear, I'm actually done with that idiot. But if you insist, I will fight him again. I'll show you that I can crush Hou and that it's all pure skill there is.
Hearing this, Daryl looks down while looking at himself. He remembers the previous fight against and thinks to himself, "Hou, I hope you can...". Meanwhile, at his house, Hou looks at his deck on his bed. He crosses his arms, and then Garga & Cross come in.
Garga: Are we interrupting anything?
Hou: Oh, hey, you two. Not really. What's up?
Cross: Garga & I are just talking about our past back in our own worlds. We do seem to get along well with our stories.
Garga: Communicating with you is really interesting. (Notices on Hou's deck) You're working on your deck?
Hou: I mean, the second round has already begun, and I haven't fought anyone yet. So, before that, I want to analyze my deck before making some changes.
Cross: I have a question. During that match against Da Dan & Jasraj, where did you get Cyclone mode?
Hou: Oh, that. Don't tell anyone this, but I got it thanks to the commissioner.
Garga: It's true. He came to our house the other day, and after we fought, he gave us a bit of an enhancement.
Cross: I see.
Hou: And thus I made changes. However, right now, I still feel like I'm weak, and seeing that my deck has been noticed and all, I want to do something unpredictable.
Garga: Good Idea. You don't want to use the same tactic over and over again.
Suddenly, Hou's phone just buzzes from his pocket, which he picks up. He looks at it and he's suddenly surprised.
Garga: What's wrong?
Hou: It's Ranma.
Garga & Cross: What?
Hou: (Reads the Email) I want to fight you once more. Meet me at Dome Stadium at 7 am Sharp on Wednesday. And be grateful that I gave you just three days to prepare. (Looks at Garga) Where did this come from?
Garga: I'm not sure, but knowing him, fooling around is out of the question. This could be our chance.
Hou: Then I'd better start training. And you know what, I have just an Idea.
Cross and Garga are confused. On the day of the match...
Ion: The Ace Buddyfighter Playoffs Second Round is underway. And today, we have a special fight to broadcast on.
Tako: Featuring the Ace of Games, Hou Ren versus the all-mighty Lost World Fighter, Vile Ranma.
Hou: (smiles) It's been a while, huh?
Vile Ranma: I'll wipe that smile off your face.
At Gwen's Cafe, Masato & Agito, as well as Cross, Gwen & Amaterasu are watching the match.
Masato: I never thought we would see them fight so soon.
Agito: Me neither.
Gwen: I hope Hou's going to be okay.
Amaterasu: Me too.
Cross: He'll be fine.
All: Huh?
Cross: I believe in him.
Ion: Both players, please luminize.
Hou: A deity dragon's ninja troopers at your beck and call. Come On. Luminize. Draninja.
Vile Ranma: Reveal the Gateway to the Lost Dimension. Luminize. Dimension Gate.
Ion & Tako: And...BUDDYFIGHT.
Both: Raise the Flag.
Vile Ranma: Dragon World.
Hou: Katana World.
Ion & Vile Ranma: {Surprised} Wait, what?
Hou: Surprise. I decided to use Katana World today.
Vile Ranma: It doesn't matter; I will crush you.
Ion: Vile Ranma will go first.
Vile Ranma: Draw. Charge & Draw. I call Dimension Dragon Ire to the center. And Dimension Dragon, Alzeg, to the left. Ire, attack the fighter.
Ire strikes its target and deals 2 damage. 8 life left.
Vile Ranma: My turn is over. Now Come!!!
Hou: Draw. Charge & Draw. Equip. (Pays 1 gauge)
Hou equips a pair of golden nunchucks.
Hou: Deity Dragon Ivory, Gar-Chucks.
Ion: Oh? A new item.
Hou: Kunai Assault, Nincat to the left.
Nincat: Nincat: (Appears) Yahoo. Look at my Kunais, Cat. Nin.
Ion: Another One?
Hou: During my turn, I discard a card from my hand and draw. (Does So) And bonus, Nincat destroys one of your gauge.
Nincat throws a Kunai and destroys a gauge.
Vile Ranma: Say what?
Hou: And now I activate Gar-chucks' skill. When a card has been discarded from the hand, I steal one of the opponent's gauge.
Vile Ranma loses a gauge and Hou gains one more, much to his disgust.
Hou: With Fuuton Sweeping Whirlwind, I draw a card. Now I cast, Demon Way, Akeshigure. (Ability) I draw a card. Now I cast, Demon Way, Blood Sucking Bird. I steal one more gauge and 1 life from you.
The spell creates a gust of wind and bursts through Vile Ranma, much to his dismay.
Vile Ranma: Why you...
Ion: Whoa. New spells dished out one after another. Hou's not playing around as he destroyed all of Vile Ranma's gauge.
Hou: {confident} Let's just say I borrowed Daryl's tactic. Ninbird to the right.
Ninbird: (Appears) This bird is ready to fight, nin.
Hou: Ninbird, attack Alzeg.
Ninbird: (flies backwards) Flying attack, bird!!!
Alzeg is destroyed.
Hou: When Ninbird finished attacking, it destroys itself. I gain one gauge and you receive one damage.
Vile Ranma: Ergh.
8 life left.
Hou: Nincat. Destroy Ire.
Nincat: (attacks) I'm not taking this lying down.
Ire is out.
Hou: My turn. (swings his nunchucks and attacks) Hua...(Hits)YA!!!!
6 life left.
Vile Ranma: (pushed back) Erghh...Can you don't?
Hou: (jumps back) Gotta do what I gotta do. My turn is now over.
Ion: Our Ace of games is laying out spice and chili padi strikes like there's no tomorrow. Talk about a rush game.
Gwen: {surprised} My goodness. Hou might stand a chance.
Masato: {surprised} For share. His Ninja Skills are twice the power.
Vile Ranma: Tch...Don't think just because you destroyed my gauge that you have the upper hand. Draw. Charge & Draw. Once again, I call Ire to the left. And I equip Dimension Cane, Ponilia. Ponilia's effect, I gain one gauge.
Vile Ranma has 2 gauge, much to Hou's shock.
Vile Ranma: Don't be surprised just yet. I cast. Dragonic Charge Plus. (gains 2 gauge) Ire. Attack Nincat.
Ire fires its blast again, and Vile Ranma increases his hand. Nincat is hit.
Nincat: Aww, come on. These robes were tailored-made. (Destroyed)
Vile Ranma: You destroyed my gauge long enough. I won't let you do as you please any longer.
Hou: {confident smile} We'll see about that. Draw. Charge & Draw. I buddycall Gargantua Dragon to the right.
Garga: (Appears) All are powerless before my blade.
Hou: (Set) I set spell. Meditation in the Bamboo Forest. I cast again. Demon Way, Blood Sucking Bird.
Vile Ranma loses a gauge and life while Hou gains the same amount.
Hou: One more time. Demon Way, Blood Sucking Bird.
Ion: Vile Ranma loses even more gauge and life points!!! Two consecutive Blood Sucking Birds in one go is too much, I say.
Vile Ranma: {Angry} Enough!!! Dragotrap. Garga cannot attack.
Hou: Meditation in the Bamboo Forest. I nullify your spell.
Vile Ranma: {shocked} Huh???
The Dragotrap spell is suddenly destroyed in an instant.
Vile Ranma: You're kidding me.
Masato: Whoa!!!
Agito: He's popping off. Let him cook, people. Let him cook!!!
Hou: I discarded Art of Blasting Thunder. So I draw 2 cards. And I also destroy your last gauge thanks to Gar-Chucks' effect.
Vile Ranma now has 0 gauge again.
Vile Ranma: This is ridiculous!!!
Hou: Garga. Attack Ranma.
Garga: As you wish. (Attacks)
Vile Ranma: I cast. Green Dragon Shield. (Blocks)
Garga: Double attack.
Vile Ranma: Ponilia's ability activates. (Destroys it)
Garga's attacks are relentless, but Vile Ranma receives 2 damage as he just stands there. Both parties go "Tch". Hou swings his items and throws them.
Vile Ranma: Cast. Dragonic Heal Plus. (Gains 5 life)
The attack still hit regardless. 6 life left.
Ion: Vile Ranma just increased his life further and withstood the attack.
Hou stomps the ground, cracking his neck left and right, turning his wrist wraps. His eyes suddenly turn extreme and cat-like.
Hou: Gargantua Dragon. G-EVO Activate. Change. Gargantua Koga Dragon.
Garga suddenly changes into his new Ninja Form.
Garga: Even a Deity like myself can adapt to new forms. I am Gargantua Koga Dragon.
Everyone's shocked.
Masato: Whoa. I've never seen that Garga before.
Hou: It's Garga's new Ninja Form. Now watch and learn, cause this is going to be wild.
Vile Ranma: So what? Cast. D Formation. I move Ire to the center.
Ire moves.
Hou: Garga. Show him your new power.
Garga moves left and right while holding Giant Shurikens in his palms. The moment he reaches near Ire, he suddenly moves up in a flash, and everyone's shocked.
Vile Ranma: What?
Hou: (smirks) With this new form, Garga has Shadow Dive.
Ion, Tako, Masato & Agito: SHADOW DIVE?
Gwen: What's Shadow Dive?
Amaterasu: He bypasses the opponent's monster in the center, allowing him to attack the opponent directly.
Gwen: Whoa!!!
Garga: There's more. When I attack, Ire is eliminated. Hou gets to draw another card, and you receive 2 damage. (Throws Shurikens)
One shuriken hits Ire. Another one hits Vile Ranma. 4 life left.
Garga: (About to strike) Cue the fi'ni.
2 life left.
Hou: 2 life left. Finish Him off.
Garga: Right. (Attacks)
Vile Ranma: Cast. Blade Dragon Shield. (Blocks)
Both players are feeling exhausted as they let out a few breaths. Everyone who's watching this feels very astonished as their eyes are wide open and their expression is shocked.
Masato: Whoa...what a fight.
Agito: You said it.
Hou: (Pants) So close, huh...
Vile Ranma: (rubs his chin) Ergh...I won't lose this match...NEVER. (Looks at his hand card) Huh?...D...Coating...(Smirks)
Garga: Mmm? Something's up.
Vile Ranma: Like I said, Hou. I won't lose this match. Now, let's win this. I cast. D Coating.
Suddenly, Vile Ranma gains two gauge, much to everyone's shock.
Ion: Wh Wh Wh WHAT? All of a sudden, his gauge increased???
He pays 2 gauge and...
Vile Ranma: BEHOLD...Cover the Flag. LOST WORLD.
Lost World appears.
Vile Ranma: LOST DECK. TO MY HAND. The Gateway to the Lost Dimension has opened. The Vile Demonic Dragon Roars. Deck Change.
The cards that are flying around stack themselves and thus...
Vile Ranma: Lost Vanity Dimension.
Destroyer once again appears.
Vile Ranma: Vile Demonic Dragon, Vanity Husk Destroyer.
Hou: Oh No...
Garga: We failed...
Vile Ranma: My turn. Draw. Charge & Draw. Cast. Dimension Recharge. I draw three cards. Now Tremble in Fear. Quake in Terror. Be Consumed By Despair. I buddycall Vile Demonic Dragon, Vanity Husk Destroyer to the right.
Destroyer takes its spot.
Vile Ranma: I equip Lostless Buster. (Equips) Cast. Dimension Breeding. I gain 2 gauge and draw 2 cards. (Does So)
Ion: In a blink of an eye, Vile Ranma recharged his resources!!!
Hou: Garga. Move to the center.
Garga moves to the center.
Garga: I'll protect you.
Vile Ranma: Destroyer. Attack Garga.
Destroyer: I shall grant that wish. (Attacks) Dimension Door, Origin. (Shoots Garga)
Garga loses a soul & Destroyer fires, which it hits.
Vile Ranma: Double attack.
Destroyer: Dimension Door, Origin.
Gar-Chucks is out. Destroyer fires another blow at Garga, which it hits.
Garga: AHHH. (Destroyed)
Hou: Garga!!!
Vile Ranma: Worry bout yourself than your buddy. (Attacks)
Hou: Cast. Demon Way, Oborugenbu. (Blocks)
But Hou loses a card thanks to Lostless Buster.
Vile Ranma: Just why won't you give up??? (Fires)
Hou: Cast. Art of Body Replacement. (Blocks) It's because I never give up.
Vile Ranma: Tch. You're so annoying. Cast. Dimension Cruelty. Destroyer stands.
Destroyer stands, much to Hou's shock. Everyone else is also shocked. Garga is also shocked from the dropzone.
Garga: Oh No!!!
Vile Ranma: Destroyer. Once More!!!
Destroyer fires again. And Hou takes the blow!!! 9 life left.
Ion: Hou may have survived the turn, but he's out of hand cards. Oh dear. He's in a pickle.
Vile Ranma: Heh. You thought you had the advantage, but you're still no match for me. Final Phase!!!
FINAL PHASE. (Pays cost) Cast. Vanity ZERO BLAZER.
Impact Sequence.
Vile Ranma: Cast. Dimension IMPACT. VANITY ZERO BLAZER.
The Impact fires and Hou is first shocked before changing into calmness. Hou finally hit 0 life.
Ion: Game End. Winner. Vile Ranma.
Masato: Dah...he was so close.
Agito: I know. Absolute Downer.
Gwen: He was playing so well, though.
Amaterasu: Yeah...really unfair.
Back at the stage, Hou is looking down. Garga then comes out of his card.
Garga: Are you alright?
Hou: (Snaps back) Huh? Yeah, I am.
Garga: Thank goodness. But we were so close.
Hou: Yeah...Garga...Today's loss...is really awkward.
Garga: (Nods) (Flashback) He must have drew D coating thanks to Blade Dragon Shield. If he hadn't had that card, we could have won there. Victory really does depend on the luck of the day.
Hou: He's so lucky. (sigh)(Flashback)
In a flashback, it was revealed that Hou decides to look into the records of Ranma's matches. Together, He & Garga & even Cross study them bit by bit. Cross even suggested that they should head to other worlds to train. And thus, during the last three days, Hou, Garga & even the Gar Trio decide to train day and night in Katana World. Sharpening their skills in a bamboo forest. Meditating under the blue waterfalls in the Katana World Mountains. And therefore achieved the results.
Hou: Ranma... I won't lose next time.
Nighttime arrives, and Ranma is throwing a temper tantrum???
Vile Ranma: How dare he...humiliate me like that? I'll remember this...HOU REN!!!!!
Anime Ending: Buddy Funny Days
Hou: I just received a new flag??? Magic World??? What's it about? Next time, "Who wants a Magic Show?" Join us for a Buddyfight.
Story End.