The boy genius of Go, Glenn York, buckles under the crushing pressure of being hailed as the "future Go Sage." After a devastating loss, he abandons the game completely. His father William's Go school is suddenly challenged by Harry Doyle and his disciple. With his father's career on the line, a desperate Glenn is forced to seek help from the Celarian Go Sage, Greg Zane. This encounter rekindles his passion for Go.
Glenn then battles through the Dan Promotion Tournament, defeating formidable rivals. Later, representing Dasia, he overcomes the Korian national team at the prestigious Big Dipper Cup, ultimately achieving glory and claiming the championship crown.
