Soji and Tsurugi finish their battle from the previous episode to end with Soji as the victor. Hiyori, along with Arata and Soji, enter Area X to discover what ZECT is trying to keep hidden from the world. Once inside, the trio meets resistance from Shun and Shadow and Hiyori discovers that Soji and Arata are Kamen Riders Kabuto and Gatack. After receiving some help from an unlikely ally, the trio opens the door to the center of Area X.