The young Bronze Saints decide to invade Mars' stronghold to rescue Aria. The teenagers carry out their plan, finding strong opposition in the enemy lines. During a moment of desperate need, the Bronze Saints receive the assistance of Lionet Sōma, who rejoins them, stronger than before, thanks to further training under Unicorn Jabu, the Bronze Saint. The Saints reach Aria's chambers, only to find she has left. Not all is lost, as Sōma is able to retrieve the Southern Cross Cloth's Clothstone, which belonged to his father Kazuma, after defeating Hornet Sonia, his killer.
