Ep. 27: Preliminary matches occur on the ship as Team Urameshi advances past attackers
Aired on April 24, 1993
Team Urameshi discovers that the preliminary competition takes place directly on the ship. While Yusuke sleeps from training exhaustion, Kuwabara, Kurama, Hiei, and a masked fighter swiftly defeat the attacking competitors. This victory allows them to qualify for the next stage of the tournament. Upon reaching the hotel, the group is briefly visited by Rinku and Zeru, who are members of Team Rokuyukai. The events highlight the team's ability to overcome immediate threats while resting and traveling between competition venues.
Episodes
- Ep. 23 · Yusuke's group battles guards while Tarukane loses bets to Sakyo
- Ep. 24 · Yusuke, Kuwabara, and Botan confront the Spirit World's Triad demons
- Ep. 25 · Kuwabara battles Toguro while Kurama stops Hiei from seeking vengeance against Tarukane.
- Ep. 26 · Toguro Returns with a Display of Power and a Deadly Tournament Ultimatum
- Ep. 27 · Preliminary matches occur on the ship as Team Urameshi advances past attackers
- Ep. 28 · Kuwabara battles Rinku at the Dark Tournament with Botan, Koenma, and Keiko watching
- Ep. 29 · Kuwabara loses to Rinku while Kurama defeats Roto using a planted seed.
- Ep. 30 · Hiei defeats Zeru with Darkness Flame while Yusuke awakens for his match
- Ep. 31 · Yusuke and Chu clash using spirit gun techniques until both are exhausted.