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...
Sohoku, which of you two is the ace?
Sagt mal, ihr von Sōhoku,
¿Quién de los dos es el líder?
¿Quién de los dos es el líder?
Sôhoku… Qui de vous deux
est le champion de votre équipe ?
Sohoku, chi è l'asso, fra voi due?
Sohoku, qual de vocês dois é o ás?
Сохоку, кто из вас ас?