Ep. 17: Chapters 34 to 36 cover the Lion King Tournament festivities and a meeting with Touji Souya

During the Lion King Tournament, Rei and Nikaidou attend pre-match celebrations before the contest between Shimada and Master Souya. Rei observes Nikaidou’s strong resolve to eventually compete in a title fight, which deeply affects him. While in the garden outside the hall, Rei notices an unobtrusive figure standing beside him. This person is revealed to be Touji Souya, a historic shogi master who became the youngest ever to achieve the title and won all seven major championships. The encounter highlights the presence of a legendary player within the tournament setting, contrasting with the younger competitors' ambitions.

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