Kuroda's pulling puts Hakone Academy in the lead as the competitors head towards the first day's finish line, but Sohoku's sprinter turned all-rounder Naruko Shoukichi shows off his strengths! By demonstrating a new special ability that allows him to go quickly even while racing uphill, he doesn't back down from the challenge. Told by Teshima to decide between themselves who will be the ace, Imaizumi and Naruko act more like rivals racing against each other than teammates working together, while Kuroda and Ashikiba demonstrate their battle-hardened coordination. Meanwhile, the shadow approaches from behind both teams...
We carried everyone's supplies 
here on the spare bikes.
Wir hatten die Versorgung
aller auf unseren Schultern
Vinimos en las bicis de repuesto
a traer el avituallamiento.
Vinimos en las bicis de repuesto
para traer el avituallamiento.
On a porté leurs provisions
avec des vélos de rechange.
Abbiamo portato qui snack e acqua per tutti
usando le bici di riserva.
Carregamos os suprimentos de todo
mundo nas bicicletas reservas.
Мы довезли припасы на всех
 на запасных велосипедах.