The Eleventh!

"Hahahahahahhahahaha! You think you guys can defeat me? I'm the strongest of all of you. I'm the eleventh and strongest Takeshi, and I'm going to revive Master and never let him die again!" The eleventh Takeshi proclaimed, leaving all the other Takeshi on the ground.

He added, "One more thing, Haruki..."

The scene suddenly went black and transitioned seven years into the future. Our profound protagonist was now getting ready for the upcoming tournament.

"Hey, Grim," Leon greeted his brother.

Grim responded, somewhat annoyed, "I'm training."

Leon grinned. "I've picked my Takeshi. It's going to be a surprise for you."

Leonardo chimed in, "What about me? Can I ask a Takeshi for training?"

Grim and Leon responded in unison, "We don't care."

The scene shifted to multiple instances of Leonardo asking various Takeshi to train him for the tournament. Each one turned him down with their own reasons.

Tende said, "Your resolve isn't strong enough."

Isag commented, "You need a stronger heart."

Nabe straightforwardly refused, "No pride."

Menma advised, "Try again, kid."

Finally, they reached Ichimaru, who delivered a punch to Leonardo's gut. "I'm tough, kid. You won't be able to handle me as your trainer."

Leonardo, as determined as ever, declared, "I will! I will, with no complaining!"

Despite the hit, Ichimaru urged, "Get up, kid."

But Leonardo couldn't get up. Ichimaru insisted, "Get up, kid, and go home."

Defeated, Leonardo sulked for a while until he heard a voice beckoning him. "Come here, Leonardo."

He followed the voice and saw a figure forming in smoke. The mysterious figure said, "You want to be strong, Leonardo?"

Leonardo replied earnestly, "Yes."

"Let me show you the power you can possess," the figure said as a bright light shone brilliantly.