Gingka vows to stop a mystery blader scratching other kids' Beyblades on purpose, who turns out to be crab-obsessed bully Tetsuya Watarigani. After Tetsuya cheats his way past Kenta, he kidnaps Madoka and forces a best-of-three battle in his crab-filled stadium. Learning of Tetsuya's past betrayal by a friend, Gingka still defeats him with a new move, Tornado Wing, freeing Madoka as Tetsuya vows revenge and flees.

What happens

• Tetsuya Watarigani is introduced as a bully who scratches other bladers' Beys.
• Tetsuya cheats to beat Kenta, then kidnaps Madoka to force a battle with Gingka.
• A flashback reveals Tetsuya's betrayal by his friend Echizen, explaining his cruelty.
• Gingka debuts the special move Tornado Wing to overcome Tetsuya's crab-stadium trap.
• Benkei is revealed to have secretly rescued Madoka from the crabs.

Battles

• Kenta Yumiya vs Tetsuya Watarigani — Tetsuya wins by cheating
• Gingka Hagane vs Tetsuya Watarigani — Gingka wins 2 of 3 rounds

First appearances

Character: Tetsuya WatariganiBeyblade: Mad Gasher CH120FSSpecial move: Tornado Wing

Places

Tetsuya's crab-filled stadium

Attributed, not verified by us

Claims We Could Not Check

• Tetsuya's Beyblade was renamed from "Cancer" to "Gasher" for the English dub, with its stickers repainted.
• This episode briefly revives the original series' best-two-out-of-three battle format.
• This is the first named Beyblade in the saga to use a Light Wheel.