Phoenix's shattered mask reveals him as Gingka's father, Ryo Hagane, who rescues Yu and seven other captured bladers before recounting the deep history of L-Drago and Pegasus and the ancient battle between light and darkness. Kyoya declares he will face Gingka himself in the finals, and Ryuga betrays and drains a weakened Doji of his remaining power.

What happens

• Phoenix is revealed to be Gingka's father, Ryo Hagane.
• Ryo and the group rescue Yu and seven other captured bladers.
• Ryo tells the group the history of L-Drago, Pegasus, and Koma Village.
• Kyoya declares he will fight Gingka, not Ryuga, in the finals.
• Ryuga betrays Doji and drains his remaining power, leaving him powerless.

Battles

• Doji vs Ryuga — Ryuga wins

Places

Koma Village (flashback)Dark Nebula headquarters

Attributed, not verified by us

Claims We Could Not Check

• Doji's near-defeat here is often mistaken for his death, though his aged look in Metal Fury implies he survived.
• This is Doji's final appearance in Metal Fusion.