After winning the Inter-High, Dragon goes on to win the Junior Olympics singles, and makes his triumphant return. At a press conference after his return, Dragon clearly states Kaio's need for players on Tsukimoto's level. Dragon's statement creates subtle waves in the Kaio Academy team.
I kept turning him down, 
telling him he'd only suffer.
Sabía que lo pasaría mal 
y por eso me empeñé tanto.
Fiz isso porque sabia que 
ele sofreria ao entrar.