The time has come for Yoichi and Marui to face off in the "Taste Search" competition. However, Aji Shogun bursts into the venue and declares that Marui is a member of the Aji Shogun group, causing a stir in the venue. To clear Marui's name, Yoichi accepts the challenge from Shichibocho, but Aji Shogun's scheme puts both him and Marui in danger.
陽一と丸井の勝負「味探し」の時が来た。だが、会場に乱入した味将軍が丸井は味将軍グループの一員だと宣言し会場はどよめく。丸井の疑いを晴らそうと陽一は七包丁との勝負を受けるが、味将軍により追い込まれる。