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.
Ten! No, a hundred! A thousand 
times harder than you!
¡Diez veces...! ¡No! ¡Cien, 
mil veces más que tú!
Dez, cem, mil vezes mais que você!