Now that the preliminary rounds are over, the main battles of the Victory Prayer Imperial Martial Arts Festival have finally begun! Things are going smoothly for Tenma until he encounters a formidable enemy who uses underhanded methods and doesn't shy away from killing his opponents—even if they're Tenma's friends!

Together, Tenma and company face off against former winners, runners-up, and fan favorites from previous tournaments in this battle of the strongest warriors in the kingdom. Meanwhile, the mysterious Bandit King finally reveals his identity, heating up the competition! Does anyone have a prayer against our overpowered hero, or will Tenma finally meet his match?