Itsuki Minami, the babyfaced tough from the Eastside, is known by everyone, but when he leads his school to victory over a some Westside punks, life becomes very dangerous. To help him out, the Noyamano sisters, with whom he lives, teach him a skill that lets him save his school from the gansters and introduces him to a thrilling world.

Family secrets. The Truth behind Kaito's quest to stop the Takeuchi brothers is revealed, and the entirety of Agito and Akito's genesis is laid bare -- a past stained with blood. Meanwhile, Buccha's battle with the deadly Orca leaves him in a quandary: Is it cowardice or triumph to show your back to the enemy? The war atop the aircraft carrier rages on!

"With the Gram Scale tournament fast approaching, Kazu is wracked by a loss of confidence. Unable to watch his old buddy and rival dwindle away into nothing, Ikki sets up a one-on-one duel to teach Kazu a lesson in self-esteem. But with Sora Takeuchi commanding military power and the start of the tournament imminent, will Kogarasumaru even stand a chance?"--P. [4] of cover.

The Gram Scale Tournament that decides who is at the top of the Air Trek world is happening. Those fit for battle in the finals between Sleeping Forest and Genesis have been decided, but then Sora Takeuchi takes Rika hostage and demands Sleeping Forest forfeit! As the Sleeping Forest team is on the verge of splitting up, Ikki and gang are surprised with a hard battle in the third round against Slepnir. --Back cover.

Time is running out before Ikki and Team Kogarasumaru face off against über-villain Sora. Before they're ready to take on the big boys, the team has to learn how to function as a team--something they hope to show off in a preparatory match against the White Wolves, a company team run by Kururu's father. Does Kogarasumaru have the wings it needs to soar, or will it come crashing to earth with a resounding thud?

"Fearsome friend and foe. On their mission to rescue Rika, Ikki and the crew take to the skies and attack via aircraft! Meanwhile, Agito and Buccha emerge from some fierce fights with a harrowingly narrow victory, and Ikki sees through Nue's trick and earns the Thunder Regalia core. Though things seem to be turning in Nike's favor, Onigiri steers him into combat against Kazu and Aeon. The grand battle heats up as Nike takes on the two opponents but...