Ep. 18: Inazuma Japan meets Bitway Ozrock and learns of the Grand Celesta Galaxy tournament stakes.

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Inazuma Japan encounters alien messenger Bitway Ozrock, who explains the Grand Celesta Galaxy. A flashback reveals Bitway destroyed the Moon three months ago to threaten Gouenji Shuuya, prompting Gouenji and Zaizen Sousuke to seek an audience at Sekai Gikai Kaijyou. Bitway details how Faram Obius faces destruction from a black hole, leading to the Grand Celesta Galaxy tournament where planets compete in soccer to determine their survival and habitat rights. Earth must send players or face invasion. Back at the meeting center, Kuroiwa reveals his true identity as Kageyama Reiji, crediting new medicine for his return and his role as Earth Eleven's coach. He mentions the Soul ability within the team. Inspired, Tenma resolves to go to space. Finally, Endou enters with Ichikawa Zanakurou, a familiar player.