In the continuing quarterfinals, Kyoya and Tsubasa both advance easily, but the sinister Reiji Mizuchi reveals his Poison Serpent and psychologically breaks Hyoma before shattering his Bey with a brutal special move. Ryuga then crushes Hikaru's Aquario with a single devastating attack, leaving Gingka furious at both Dark Nebula bladers' cruelty.

What happens

• Kyoya defeats Kumasuke and Tsubasa defeats Reiki, both advancing.
• Reiji Mizuchi is revealed as a new, unsettling Dark Nebula blader.
• Reiji unnerves and defeats Hyoma, badly damaging his Bey.
• The group realizes Reiji, not Yu, is Dark Nebula's true second-in-command.
• Ryuga devastates Hikaru in seconds with his strongest attack.
• The first round of Battle Bladers concludes.

Battles

• Kyoya vs Kumasuke — Kyoya wins
• Tsubasa vs Reiki — Tsubasa wins
• Hyoma vs Reiji — Reiji wins
• Hikaru vs Ryuga — Ryuga wins

First appearances

Beyblade: Poison Serpent SW145SD

Places

Battle Bladers stadium

Attributed, not verified by us

Claims We Could Not Check

• This is the only time Reiki battles without his twin Dan alongside him.