This report covers , titled "Phantasmagoric Sakkakumon" (Japanese: Takuya no Yūgō Shinka Arudamon Waza Sakuretsu! ), which originally aired in Japan on February 16, 2003. The episode marks a major turning point in the battle against the Legendary Warrior of Steel and highlights Takuya Kanbara's growth as a leader. Plot Summary
During the clash, Takuya notices that Sakkakumon constantly protects his central orb (which bears the Crest of Light) and never uses it to attack.
While the others pin Sakkakumon down, Takuya (as Aldamon ) strikes the core orb, defeating him in a single hit. Takuya then scans Sakkakumon's Fractal Code and Beast Spirit. Aftermath and Foreshadowing
As the battle ends, briefly appears, expressing displeasure at losing his final Legendary Warrior. He decides it is time to "break the seal," signaling a shift in the stakes. Meanwhile, BeoWolfmon (Koji) continues his isolated search for Duskmon in the Dark Continent.
Takuya realizes that by fusing their attacks together, they can create "brand new" data that Sakkakumon's sensors cannot recognize or counter.
Following the apparent defeat of Mercurymon in the previous episode, the group is celebrating the birth of Patamon when Sakkakumon (the Beast Spirit of Steel) is revealed to be alive and active.