Takemichi is beaten to a pulp by Taiju Shiba. In order to save Takemichi, Hakkai proposes a bargain to Taiju.

After declaring victory over Black Dragon at Tokyo Manji Gang's first meeting of the year, Mikey makes an unexpected announcement.

Back in the present, Takemichi and Naoto meet up with Taiju Shiba and learn who is essentially leading Toman. Then Inupi and Koko suddenly barge in there. Takemichi and Naoto try to make their escape but end up jumping from the frying pan into the fire.