Ep 22. The Dragon Under the Sea: In Search of the Ultimate X
- June 2, 2001
The episode "The Dragon Under the Sea: In Search of the Ultimate X" is the twenty-second episode of the first season of the Zoids New Century Zero anime series. The episode begins with the Blitz Team receiving a mysterious invitation to participate in a treasure hunt competition. The winners of this competition will be awarded the Ultimate X, a highly advanced Zoid that has been long sought after by many Zoid warriors.
As soon as the Blitz Team accepts the invitation, they embark on a journey to the competition site, which is located deep beneath the sea. The competition ground is a massive underwater arena, where various Zoid teams engage in battles to reach the Ultimate X.
The Blitz Team quickly learns that the competition is not just about Zoid battles, but also about solving riddles and puzzles. The treasure hunt competition is organized by a mysterious figure known as "The Professor," who has set up various traps and obstacles for the teams to overcome.
The Blitz Team faces tough competition from other Zoid teams, including the Sledgehammer team, who are notorious for using underhanded tactics to win battles. At the same time, they must solve riddles and puzzles to progress further in the competition.
As the Blitz Team progresses through the competition, they learn more about the Ultimate X, its advanced capabilities and why it’s worth chasing. They also encounter a powerful new Zoid form, the Redler, which proves to be a formidable opponent.
The episode is filled with intense Zoid battles, clever riddles, and challenges that test the ingenuity of the Blitz Team. Apart from testing their physical battle skills, the competitors are assessed for their mental agility, problem-solving skills, and endurance.
As the competition progresses, the Blitz Team realizes that they may have been tricked into competing in the treasure hunt competition. They suspect that the real purpose of the competition is to identify a worthy candidate who can wield the Ultimate X for a higher purpose.
In the end, it all comes down to a final intense battle between the Blitz Team and the Sledgehammer team. Will the Blitz Team come out victorious and win the highly coveted Ultimate X, or will they be defeated by their opponents? The answer lies in this exciting episode, which is a must-watch for fans of the Zoids New Century Zero series.