The Insei Examination

Season 1, Episode 22, Aired
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Hikaru is losing the game in his anxiousness to win it. He freaks out when he realized that he didn't necessarily have won the game to pass as the purpose is for the examiner to gain an idea of his strength/potential. In reading the kifu, the examiner is amazed that Hikaru played the way he did during the 3-way match (with Mitani, Tsutsui & Kaga) and passed him. Hikaru unwittingly blurted out that Akira pursues him as a rival and received a cold reception from the Inseis who then see him as a threat. Waya and Isumi questioned Hikaru's validity when observing Hikaru's matches. Hikaru is shell-shocked to find out that Kishimoto didn't even make it up to the upper half of the Insei class when he was an Insei and had quitted trying.moreless
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      • The name for this episode in the American dub was changed to "The Insei Test". Edit
      • Hikaru is shocked by the Kishimoto news as he lost to Kishmoto in an earlier episode and realise how far he has to go in making the cut. Edit

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      • Hikaru's Test Instructor: Is it true you're not studying under anyone? Hikaru: Yes sir. (To self) Well, I am studying under someone, but he's kind of annoying. Sai: Hikaru! Edit
      • Hikaru: Poor kid, I wonder what he's doing now? Waya: His name's right on the tip of my tongue, but I can't quite put my finger on it. I remember now, it was Kishimoto! (Hikaru remembers Kishimoto) Waya: So, what was this powerful guy's name anyways? (Hikaru remains silent) Waya: What's up with him? Edit

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