Ep. 26: Hikaru Defeats Fukui and Prepares for the Young Lion's Tournament
Aired on April 10, 2002
Hikaru defeats Yuta Fukui in a match and prepares to face Waya, who discusses Sai’s online Go games. Waya discovers Hikaru knows about his private conversation with Sai and suspects there is more to him than meets the eye. Hikaru has successfully become an A-league insei and readies himself for the Young Lion's Tournament. This event features lower-league professionals competing against higher-league insei players. The narrative focuses on Hikaru's progression and the growing interest surrounding his abilities as he approaches this significant challenge in his Go career.
Episodes
- Ep. 22 · Hikaru faces setbacks after revealing his rivalry with Akira during the insei test
- Ep. 23 · Akira urges Hikaru to go pro while Hikaru trains and Akira faces the Oza title-holder.
- Ep. 24 · Akira attempts to prove his future dominance against the Oza through restless moves.
- Ep. 25 · Hikaru faces stagnation and fear while Sai urges him to find courage
- Ep. 26 · Hikaru Defeats Fukui and Prepares for the Young Lion's Tournament
- Ep. 27 · Hikaru plays simultaneous matches at Haze Go Club after discovering Yuki's departure and disappointment.
- Ep. 28 · Hikaru and friends compete in the Young Lions Tournament with uncertain outcomes.
- Ep. 29 · Hikaru's Defeat and Ogata's Insight Before the Final Match
- Ep. 30 · Ogata faces a difficult sealed move while Sai challenges an arrogant amateur player.