Synopsis

Ark and Han engage in a heated battle, where Han uses a smokescreen to his advantage. Ark struggles initially but realizes Han's reliance on sound. Through intense thought and advice from a professor, Ark learns how to control his Synchro-Rates and counter Han's strategy, culminating in a victory using a well-timed shield counter. The chapter ends with the realization that both Ark and Han are D-Rank, sparking questions about their true capabilities.