Not realizing that Ranma and 'the pigtailed girl' are the same, Kuno is furious that he let the "cretin" slip away. His attention soon shifts to the red-haired one though, when she bests him in combat.

Ryoga finally manages to find Ranma again, and challenges him to a fight in the schoolyard. Unfortunately for Ranma, several outside parties have a vested interest in seeing him lose.

Ranma faces Kodachi in the ring, with the Black Rose's love on the line.

Tired of the constant outbursts whenever she gets near Ranma, Shampoo decides to get Akane out of the way.