Hikaru, Tsutsui, and Yuki all manage to defeat their first round opponents. But, the next next round won't be so easy as they face of against Kaio. Hikaru is excited about facing Akira, but wishes he had more time to get stronger. However, Hikaru soon learns during the break that Akira was treated very harshly in Kaio's Go Club, but he never quit because he was chasing after Sai. Touched by the story, Hikaru informs Sai that he will play Akira instead of him.
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Eternal Rival Discovered Weakness!! Akira Bears His Fangs Kaga in Shogi Club Prediction of an Awakening The Beautiful Match I Won't Play Against You The Scheme in the Rain An Irritating Presence The Third Member The Most Inconsiderate Act You Are The Third Board Each of Their Decision The Third Match The Player On The Net Who Is Sai? The Match of Revelation Akira vs. Sai Hikaru's Strength The Road to Becoming a Pro The Haze Jr. High Go Club The Insei Examination The Room of Yuugen Ouza vs. Akira Sai's Sword Unsheathed (1) The Greatest Wall for Hikaru (2) A Place To Go Back To The Wakajishisen Kuwabara Honinbou Ogata vs Honinbou
Eternal Rival Discovered Weakness!! Akira Bears His Fangs Kaga in Shogi Club Prediction of an Awakening The Beautiful Match I Won't Play Against You The Scheme in the Rain An Irritating Presence The Third Member The Most Inconsiderate Act You Are The Third Board Each of Their Decision The Third Match The Player On The Net Who Is Sai? The Match of Revelation Akira vs. Sai Hikaru's Strength The Road to Becoming a Pro The Haze Jr. High Go Club The Insei Examination The Room of Yuugen Ouza vs. Akira Sai's Sword Unsheathed (1) The Greatest Wall for Hikaru (2) A Place To Go Back To The Wakajishisen Kuwabara Honinbou Ogata vs Honinbou