Back in the present, Takemichi is stunned to learn that he has become officer in Toman. Kisaki seizes an opportunity to dupe him, and Takemichi finds himself staring down the barrel of a gun.

Back in the past, Takemichi meets Hakkai and Yuzuha Shiba and forms a friendly bond. On the way to the Shiba's home, a chance meeting with Black Dragon turns violent.

Kisaki and Hanma offer their help to Takemichi and Chifuyu in the rescue of Hakkai and destroying Black Dragon. Takemichi and Chifuyu come to a decision.

Propelled by each their own motives, the alliance members head to the church on Christmas night.

Yuzuha's surprise attack on Taiju misses its mark. Takemichi realizes Yuzuha is the key to changing the future, so he gets back into the fight.

Mitsuya arrives at the church, but is seriously injured in a surprise attack. Finding himself in another pinch, Takemichi gathers himself and makes a bold declaration regarding the future of Black Dragon. Though Taiju continues to beat him down, Takemichi keeps getting back up to face him again.

After revealing his secret, Hakkai overcomes his fear of his brother and faces down Taiju with Takemichi. Just when defeat looks imminent, the familiar sound of a bike engine heralds Mikey's arrival at the church. However, something seems odd about him.

After declaring victory over Black Dragon at Tokyo Manji Gang's first meeting of the year, Mikey makes an unexpected announcement.

Certain that he has changed the future, Takemichi returns to the present. However, the timeline he returns to is the worst one yet.