Ep 17. Team Hokage. The Ura Buto Satsujin!

Flame of Recca season 1 episode 17, titled "Team Hokage. The Ura Buto Satsujin!" starts with the protagonist Recca and his friends joining the Ura Buto Satsujin to compete in the tournament. They meet a group of fighters from Hokage fittingly named 'Team Hokage'. The group includes six members, one of whom is a girl named Mikagami. Recca is excited about the competition and the chance to fight alongside his friends, but he soon realizes that the other teams have powerful fighters with unique abilities, which will make the tournament difficult.

The fights in the tournament begin in earnest, and the first match is between Team Hokage and Kuroda's team. The match starts with a member of Team Hokage in the ring, and they quickly show their impressive abilities with their ninja techniques. Kuroda's team puts up a good fight but eventually loses to Team Hokage. Recca realizes that they were right to be worried about the other teams, and that they would have to put in the work and effort to win the tournament.

As the tournament continues, Team Hokage proves to be a strong competitor, winning most of their matches. They also display an interesting mix of personalities, with each member having their own unique strengths and weaknesses. Recca and his friends are impressed by their skills and realize that they will have to fight hard to beat them if they come face to face.

Soon enough, the stage is set for the much anticipated match between Team Hokage and Recca's team. The match is intense, with both teams giving it their all. Recca and his friends put up a good fight but are ultimately defeated by Team Hokage, who showed their superior skills in the end.

Despite their loss, Recca and his friends are content knowing they put in their best effort. They also realize that in order to become stronger and defeat the competitors in the Ura Buto Satsujin, they need to work even harder.

Overall, Flame of Recca season 1 episode 17 is a fast-paced episode that follows the tournament storyline. Team Hokage is an interesting addition to the competition, and the unique abilities of each member make them a strong contender. The episode is entertaining and keeps the viewer engaged as they watch the characters grow and develop throughout the tournament.