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...
I'm just taking my time since 
I've got some baggage to carry.
Ich lass mir nur etwas Zeit,
da ich gerade Gepäckschlepper bin!
Me tomo tiempo mi porque tengo carga.
Me tomo mi tiempo porque tengo carga.
J’y vais mollo à cause du fardeau
que je me traîne.
Me la sto prendendo comoda,
visto che ho un peso morto da trascinarmi appresso.
Estou pegando leve porque
estou carregando bagagem.
Я специально не спешу с таким багажом.