Having escaped from the Bio-Raptors, Ruuji and the others arrive at Sakusa village, and meet the mechanic who was repairing Ron's Zoid, Bamburian. Ron wants to test Bamburian in battle, and challenges Ruuji to a friendly match. Ruuji loses the battle, and becomes determined to prove himself. He fights against a wild Zoid by himself, but is overwhelmed when more wild Zoids show up and attack him. He is saved by an unknown Zaber Fang-type Zoid.