Hikaru enters into the Young Lion's Tournament, along with Waya, Isumi, and Fuku. Only three insei will advance to the second round. Sai sees Hikaru make a blunder during a match against Shinichi Murakami, yet Shindo is able to turn the tables. Isumi wins his match, but Waya and Fukui lose. The result of Hikaru's match is yet to be seen.