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...
It's only 4,500 meters to the finish line!
Nur noch 4.500 Meter bis zum Ziel!
¡Solo quedan 4,5 km para la meta!
¡Solo quedan 4,5 km para la meta!
4,5 km avant la fin de la course !
Mancano solo 4500 metri al traguardo!
Falta só 4500 metros para a linha de chegada!
Осталось четыре с половиной
 километра до финиша!