As Neo Battle Bladers qualifiers continue, Zyro defeats DNA assassin Spike Bourne's Thief Zirago with Burning Upper. Sakyo destroys Genjuro's Bandit Genbu, while Yoshio defeats Akuya and Kira crushes Eight with the move Iron Brave. The tournament narrows to a final eight: Zyro, Shinobu, Kite, Sakyo, Yoshio, Kira, Takanosuke, and the masked, mysterious Captain Arrow.

What happens

• Spike Bourne, a new DNA blader, challenges and loses to Zyro's Samurai Ifrit.
• Sakyo defeats Genjuro's Bandit Genbu after both reveal special moves.
• Yoshio defeats Akuya Onizaki, ending his gang's run in the tournament.
• Kira defeats Eight's Pirate Orochi using the special move Iron Brave.
• The tournament narrows to the Best 8: Zyro, Shinobu, Kite, Sakyo, Yoshio, Kira, Takanosuke, and Captain Arrow.

Battles

• Zyro Kurogane (Samurai Ifrit) vs Spike Bourne (Thief Zirago) — Zyro wins with Burning Upper
• Sakyo Kurayami (Dark Knight Dragoon) vs Genjuro Kamegaki (Bandit Genbu) — Sakyo wins
• Yoshio Iwayama (Bandit Golem) vs Akuya Onizaki (Archer Gargoyle) — Yoshio wins
• Eight Unabara (Pirate Orochi) vs Kira Hayama (Berserker Begirados) — Kira wins with Iron Brave

First appearances

Character: Spike BourneCharacter: Captain ArrowBeyblade: Thief Zirago WA130HFSpecial move: Iron Brave

Places

Neo Battle Bladers tournament grounds