Gion and Iwashimizu join the Jinko rugby team. Captain Sekizan Takuya imposes a brutal training exercise known as "the turtle" on Gion, who wants to practice tackling. Will Gion be able to successfully tackle the large Sekizan?!
Gion and Iwashimizu join the Jinko rugby team. Captain Sekizan Takuya imposes a brutal training exercise known as "the turtle" on Gion, who wants to practice tackling. Will Gion be able to successfully tackle the large Sekizan?!
The practice game against Keijo High, one of Kanagawa's top four teams, begins. Iwashizumi faces off against Miyuki Atsushi, the friend he injured during middle school.
The match takes a turn for the worse under their opponents' skillfull assault. In order to change the flow of the game, Sekizan subs in the amateur Gion! Will Gion have a chance to shine in his very first match? Jinko VS Keijo finally comes to a close!!
The Jinko rugby club's training camp has begun. As the team engages in intense practice, a lone man appears and tells them they're wasting their time. The harsh words of former national team coach Komori Shingo leave the team at a loss.
The first thing the hot-tempered sore loser Ebumi ever became passionate about... was rugby. And because of his attitude, he can't tolerate the lukewarm approach of his teammates!
For Gion, who joined the rugby team after being charmed by tackling, rugby = tackling. Even during an intrasquad match, Gion neglects teamwork and the basics in favor of tackling and tackling and tackling... Komori has some harsh words for Gion!
Second place school Todo-dai Sagami continues to impress... Not only are they strong, but their clever play produces advantageous situations for them throughout the game.
With their game against Todo-dai Sagami over, the Jinko rugby team has even more work to do. At Komori's suggestion, they engage in an unusual practice session on the beach! Gion begins to wonder if there's a better position for him on the team...
Gion and Kamo have arrived at Ryoin Academy to spy on the team. Gion's path has become clear to him, while Kamo is overwhelmed by the amazing prowess of Ryoin.
Since meeting Sekito, Gion has begun to see his own path. In order to become a flanker, he chooses to particiate in the fowards' practice. Gion is inspired by the hard work of the forwards of one of the best teams in Kangawa.
Though Gion has decided to be a flanker, he doesn't know what to practice. While watching Iwashimizu offer advice, Hachioji is reminded of Sekizan's past; the unknown story of how Sekizan, who now leads the Jinko rugby team, joined the team is revealed!
Encouraged by Komori and his friends, Sekizan begins practicing even harder. Though everything appears to be going well for Jinko, X Day isn't over yet... Will another team member be leaving the Jinko rugby club?!
With the Sugadaira training camp starting tomorrow, Sekizan and Hachioji take their brief day off to go out together. In contrast with Umeno and Rie's wild fantasies, the two of them are simply going to a lunch meeting at Coach Komori's house.
The summer training camp has finally begun!! Strong players from all over the country have gathered at Sugadaira, and every day several practice matches are conducted on the various fields.
After some harsh words, the Tenjiku team's stagnant atmosphere begins to change. They begin closing the point gap between themselves and Jinko. In order to change the flow of the game, Jinko sends Oharano onto the field.
The whistle sounds and the curtains close on a fierce battle. In their fight against Tenjiku, Jinko has achieved victory. At dinner after the game, Jinko finds themselves unable to celebrate their victory.
After their match, Gion and his teammates run into a group of Ryoin players at a crepe shope. Yoshida's request pays off, and Ryoin agrees to play against Jinko in two days.
Iwashimizu is anxious about the match against Ryoin. Miyuki realizes his friend's emotional state and shows up at his inn. When Gion, who had been training at the field alone, joins them, the three of them begin a secret training session!
