Ep 21. A Battle of Friendship!

In Beyblade Burst season 1 episode 21, titled "A Battle of Friendship!," the gang is ready to participate in the local tournament, where they will have to face off against opponents from different schools. Valt, who is determined to win, is feeling the pressure, and his friends are worried that he might not be able to handle it.

In the tournament, Valt is up against a tough opponent named Ken Midori, who has a powerful beyblade and has already defeated many opponents. Despite the odds, Valt is confident and ready to put up a good fight. The battle is intense, but Valt uses his experience and skills to gain an upper hand and emerge victorious.

However, after the match, Valt realizes that Ken is feeling down and disappointed after his loss. Valt, being the kind-hearted person he is, reaches out to him and offers a hand of friendship. Ken is surprised by Valt's gesture, as he had always thought of him as his rival and not a friend.

As the tournament progresses, Valt and Ken become good friends and even team up for a tag-team battle. Together, they face off against two tough opponents and use their skills and teamwork to emerge victorious. The crowd is amazed by their performance and cheers them on.

Meanwhile, Val's friend Shu, who had been the tournament favorite, is struggling in his battle and loses. This loss sets a downward spiral for Shu, as he starts questioning his abilities and loses his confidence. However, Valt and the gang rally around him and offer him support and encouragement.

The episode ends with the group moving to the next phase of the tournament, with Valt feeling confident and optimistic. The message of the episode is clear - while winning is important, true friendships and sportsmanship are just as crucial.