Kenichi begins his extremely harsh training at the Ryōzanpaku Dojo under the guidance of Akisame. The training focuses on building strength and stamina. Concerned about Kenichi, Miu secretly teaches him a stepping technique to maneuver around a larger opponent. Kenichi practises the move constantly and is able to defeat Daimonji in the fight, though he admits he technically lost by using an illegal throwing move and quits the Karate club. Kenichi is then warned by ex bully Haruo Niijima that now he has defeated Daimonji other stronger fighters will likely want to fight him.