Ep 5. The Path to the Wizard King

In Black Clover season 1 episode 5, "The Path to the Wizard King," Asta and Yuno begin their journey towards becoming the Wizard King. They leave the small village they grew up in to go to the capital city, where they can take a test to become magic knights. Asta is determined to be the Wizard King, while Yuno is more interested in becoming the best magic knight he can be.

While on their journey, Asta and Yuno encounter a group of bandits who have taken a young girl named Lily hostage. Asta and Yuno team up to take down the bandits and rescue Lily. This encounter shows the bond between Asta and Yuno, as they work together to defeat the bandits and save the girl.

Once they arrive in the capital city, Asta and Yuno must take a test to become magic knights. The test consists of an obstacle course, which is designed to test their physical and magical abilities. Asta and Yuno quickly find themselves in the lead, proving to be natural-born fighters and wizards.

As the test comes to an end, the magic knights are assembled, and the results are announced. Both Asta and Yuno pass the test with flying colors, with Asta finishing in first place. However, they quickly learn that being a magic knight is not just about fighting and winning battles. There are other aspects to being a magic knight, including working together with other knights and protecting the realm from outside threats.

The episode ends with Asta and Yuno joining the ranks of the magic knights and being introduced to their new teammates. They are excited about the opportunities that being a magic knight will bring and are determined to become the best they can be.

"The Path to the Wizard King" is a pivotal episode in the series, as Asta and Yuno take their first steps towards achieving their dreams. It highlights the importance of teamwork and working together to achieve a common goal. It also sets the stage for future adventures and challenges that Asta and Yuno will face as magic knights.