As Ren admits defeat, Hao's soldiers appear to kill Mikihisa who has joined the tournament two alongside two children. Ren allows him to protect his teammates as he faces Hao's soldiers while Hanagumi pursue the children. They are interrupted by Anna, Jun and Tamao. Although Ren initially proves himself superior to his enemeis, he receives a fatal wound when being confronted by the brother of a Patch member he killed. Horohoro and Chocolove try to save Ren but are outnumbered and overpowered by the enemies.