Jun tells her father that Ren is a gentle boy and has seen too many horrible things as Tao's heir. She also says Yoh's kind and warm heart will eventually make Ren lose despite their power difference. En rejects her words and has her imprisoned. Meanwhile, Yoh learns how to unleash the full power of his oversoul, making it as big and strong as Ren's and securing himself a draw which qualifies both to the next stage. Later, everyone including Ren celebrate at Yoh's house. Realizing his ways were wrong, Ren decides to confront his father, the source of all his hatred, in China. It all goes downhill, though, and Bason heads back to Japan to ask Yoh for help.