Ep 16. The Search for Shu

In Beyblade Burst season 2 episode 16, titled "The Search for Shu," the story revolves around the quest of protagonist Valt Aoi to find his missing teammate, Shu Kurenai. Following the intense battles in the previous episodes, Shu mysteriously disappears from the scene. The fans and the other members of the Beyblade team, including Valt, are concerned about his sudden disappearance.

The episode starts with Valt, his friend Rantaro, and his coach Ryo scanning different locations in search of Shu. They visit the stadium where they had their previous Beyblade Burst Championship and all other places with memories with Shu. Despite their rigorous efforts, they are not able to find a clue about Shu's whereabouts. The situation worries Valt, and he starts feeling guilty as he blames himself for not noticing Shu's strange behavior before he vanished.

Meanwhile, news spreads that a legendary Beyblade warrior, Free De La Hoya, is in town. Valt, being a fan of Free, requests his help in finding Shu. Seeing Valt's determination, Free agrees to help him. He suggests that they search the city together and follow rumors of suspicious activity.

During their search, they encounter several Beyblade competitors, who reveal that Shu has created a new, revolutionary Beyblade, which could change the landscape of the game forever. They inform Valt that other teams are trying to lure Shu into joining their forces by offering various incentives.

Valt's team is offered a deal where they are asked to trade their Beyblades for a chance to meet Shu. However, they turn down the offer as they do not want to lose their valuable Beyblades. Meanwhile, Free reveals that there's a chance that Shu could have voluntarily isolated himself to work on his Beyblade's creation. The team receives a tip that Shu's hideout could be in the forests located outside the city.

Venturing deep into the forest, Valt's team confronts other competitors looking for Shu. In a series of intense battles, Valt and his team defeat their opponents. However, they still can't find Shu's hideout. Valt calls out to Shu, and suddenly, they hear a voice responding. They follow the voice to an old temple, where they discover Shu working on his Beyblade.

The episode ends with Valt and Shu having a heart-to-heart conversation about Shu's disappearance, where Shu reveals the reason behind his sudden disappearance. It turns out that Shu was not running away from his team, but rather he wanted to create a Beyblade that could match his opponents without taking on any more injuries. He did not want to endanger himself or his team members by rushing into battles without a proper plan. Valt is relieved to see his friend, and they reconcile with each other.

In conclusion, "The Search for Shu" is an action-packed episode of Beyblade Burst season 2, which follows the protagonist Valt Aoi as he searches for his missing friend. The episode is full of twists and turns as several competitors are also looking for Shu, who has created a revolutionary Beyblade. The episode highlights the bond between Valt and Shu and the importance of trust and perseverance in achieving one's goals.