Valt grew excited. "That voice. It is, isn't it?"

Drum Koryu entered the arena, in a yellow collared shirt, a blue jacket with white, yellow and dark blue attires, D symbols, tie, and gloves red in color, teal pants, though his face was just as red as half of his outfit, even overshadowing his blond hair, horn highlights, and red-yellow markings on his cheeks.

The general consensus was everything asking if this kid was actually doing alright or were in need of medical therapy, given how angry his face looked. Valt just assured that he was just very nervous as he walked up to the other teams from other worlds.

"Um, my, um, name is Drum Koryu," expressing with every fiber of his being, bowing down to them and showing off Dragon. "It's very nice to meet all of you!"

Kenny could empathize with the embarrassed and took Drum's hand. "I'm new at this too, well the blading side of it."

"Well, I'm actually ranked number six, but it's nice to meet you too," vibrantly shaking hands with Kenny, and energetically bouncing around to say hello to everyone.

Julia noticed something off. "You're from Europe?"

"Yeah, France! I moved to Spain to join BC Sol and I stayed with my uncle's team in Japan," before heading back to Kenny. "It's okay, I was new at this too. We just have to give it our all." Kenny started to agree.

That was until Drum started counting the number of people who was up against, and his brain melted until his brain started to glow, and a large azure dragon was right in front of him.

"One minute you're pumped as usual, the next you're sweating."

"You're right. It's just there's so many bladers. I can do this, right?"

Dragon spoke with wisdom and courage. "Anything is possible."

"Still, I'm even battling the other legends."

"Don't discount your efforts. Defeating Aiga Akaba and Valt Aoi in their state is something to be proud of. We've gotten this strong because of you doing your very best."

"Then why stop now, right?"

Dragon nodded. "The bonds you've made with your friends and rivals, push through and have fun."

Drum nodded and turned back to reality. Tyson could tell he was talking with his dragon as well when Sakyo approached the younger blader.

"Is there a dragon clan in this world too?"

Flustered, Drum wasn't sure how to respond. Kira wasn't impressed and got in his face.

"Sure you're not too young for this, kid?"

As per usual, Drum tried fighting his flustered state and fought back. "I'm super serious about this, miss!"

Kira got enraged, but Aiga but in while Kite held the former back. "Think you can beat me without Lui?"

"Oh, Lui's here too!" He sprinted over to the other dragon user. "You got a new Dragon blade, right? Can I see, can I see?"

Lui reluctantly agreed, showing him Guilty Longinus. Drum admired the heck out of it until Lui took it back. "Has that interesting training helped you out again?"

"Right! We're even more serious than before!"

The two dragon bladers laughed as loud as they could while Hanami asked for the next member of team twelve to approach.

"Drum, don't rush so quickly, we were supposed to enter together!"

A teen with a more mature figure, dark brown hair, green eyes, black shirt under a smooth yellow martial artials robe with a white-red flaming double V shirt, but had on glasses.

Daichi didn't see much from him. Ray and Mei-Mei disagreed.

"His concentration and patience is high."

"We could use someone like that on Wang Hu Zhong."

Amane apologized on behalf of Drum's behaviors, though the latter was pleased.

"We're in such a big tournament with so many powerful bladers. Amane, we made it."

Amane slightly blushed. "It's really an honor. I always wanted to take Victories this far! Something like this, we've really made it."

Their attention was now on Transcendent Turbo, with Aiga and Valt aware of them.

"You helped out the WBBA beat Hell," the former spoke. "Let's see if you can actually take a point off of me this time."

Valt took his hand as a sign of gratitude. "Hell is gone for now because of Victories. Amane, thank you for looking after Drum this time. Show everyone how strong your bond with your blade is!"

Then, Amane's eyes found himself in a green void, where his giant partner spoke with him, an armored humanoid, six armed, four foot, three faced, golden bladed being fitting of a Buddha.

"Bushin Ashura!"

"You're really excited for this, huh. Show it," with a positive tone. "Your hard work has gotten you this far, you're not overthinking as much. Keep your spirits up and stand your ground! We'll win!"

Amane nodded and his psyche returned to reality, removing the glasses and tightening his green headband around his waist. "Give up or you'll cry uncle soon," kicking at the other teams. "Team Rising Victories will have you begging for mercy!"

"The Heart of the Victories, Amane Kusaba has spoken. With the Pride of the Victories, will they reign supreme in the tournament?!"

"We'll make sure of it." Delta Akane came out next, tall, red eyes, shaggy green hair, long bangs over the left side of his face, in a casual black shirt and bright red jacket, and gray pants. Everyone else was more focused on why he looked so similar to Shu.

"We're not related. Valt, he's one of your proteges?"

'Mhmm. They've really grown since they've forged their own paths. Lui, Zac, Free, you would all make great mentors!"

Zac seemed to agree, Free had to think about it, and Lui thought it'd be too much of a hassle. "I'll surpass them all eventually. At least he didn't turn out like yours, Shu."

Shu didn't say anything, while Diabolos brought Delta into their mental space.

"Their light, it's delicious. We'll conquer their darkness and prove our light superior. Ashura, Dragon, don't hold us back."

Delta nodded and returned back to reality, tapped Drum.

"You've lost to Sisco and Free already. I'll be sure to help you out." Drum went to hug him but Delta briefly pulled away. "Still, Rising Victories will be the winning stars shining in the sky when the tournament is over."

"Yes, yes, that is true. However!" A blond haired, ruby eyed, blue and yellow glasses, red-yellow jacket, green dress shirt, with rings on his fingers clapped his fingers and posed in front of them. "I, Fumiya Kindo, will elevate the Victories to it's full potential!"

Amane groaned. "I'm starting to regret recruiting you."

"Oh, but you won't. This time, you have no excuse to include me. If you were able to unlock Gold Turbo, then this is my shining moment," snapping his fingers at them.

"And look, Free's there too."

Fumiya jumped, jittiering at the sight of the Golden Boy. The Spark Devils himself hid behind Delta when Free turned to them.

"Keep it together Fumiya!"

"You know you could just talk to him."

"Easy for you to say," regaining his composure. "I'll have to fight my way to the top and show him how far I've come," holding Wizard Fafnir in his hand. "I can do this."

Delta wondered if it was possible he could unlock his Gold Turbo.

Hanami called the final member up. Garland and Xhaka expressed surprise. Delta grinned.

"So you came after all."

The crescent haired curved kid walked in, eager and willing. His tattoos, diamonds on the bridge of his nose, turquoise and gray robe, scarves with stripes, and strong battle aura set a precedent.

"Only because I want to see if I can go farther," said Pot Hope. "If Blind could do it, why can't I?"

Crusher wondered what the deal was. Garland explained his research showed there was a temple in this world known as the Castle in the Clouds to some, Heaven's Castle to others. Xhaka also admitted knowing some of the details.

"I was going to take Sword Flames and SB Rios there for some training. I thought you gave up on blading for good?"

"After Gold Turbo, Flare, I want to feel that excitement again. A power that pushes me to rise with the heavens. I can't be left behind anymore."

After Hanami introduced him and his blade, Gingka was curious about seeing his blading style. There was only one other blader with a Pegasus he could think of but it wasn't like they would be in this tournament.

Masamune thought he was cool and expressed a hand, looking forward to a great match. Pot agreed, and the latter freaked out when Pot's entire arm disappeared. Yu laughed.

"Still as gullible as ever Masa-moo-moo. Ooh, we could use more strong Stamina types too, this day keeps getting better."

Tango, Drum's uncle, and Ichika, Fumiya's sister, joined them as the support mentors. The younger member was easily tired. "Dealing with those five together is a bit of a hassle."

"But it's nice to do."

Ichika agreed. They were soon joined by Taka taking images with everyone and offering interviews to mixed results, while Ichika dragged her brother to talk with Sasha.

"We're big fans of Free, but someone's too chicken."

"You're good. Free feels a lot more open, but I'm not even sure he would know what to say."

"Hope we end up on the same bracket then."

Everyone took their place. All twelve teams were now assembled, there was nothing stopping them from starting the tournament when suddenly, Hanami burst out in shock.

"Wow-wow, there are more teams entering this tournament. Next up are-wait are those even allowed?"

Two silhouettes were about to exit the entrance hall.