Chapter 139

Racing Down!! (戦闘力低下!!, Sentō Ryoku Teika!!, "Declining Fighting Strength") is the one hundred and thirty-ninth chapter of Initial D.

Plot
Takumi notices that Wataru is driving more aggressively than he was in the first lap. He realises that the third lap will be the last, and he refuses to lose. Takumi chases after Wataru, but a brief lapse in concentration causes the Eight-Six to bounce, losing contact with the road. Takumi focuses, but realises that his tire feels off.

Kazumi thinks about Wataru and his Eight-Six. She remembers him telling her that he loves his car, and that he intends to drive it until it can't drive anymore. He told her that he put a turbocharger in because he needs the power.

Japan

 * July 20th 1998 (Weekly Young Magazine, 1998 Volume 31)
 * November 6th 1998 (Tankōbon, Volume 13)

Chinese

 * February 1st 1999 (Tankōbon, Volume 13, Sharp Point Press)

English

 * August 3rd 2004 (Tokyopop) (Tankōbon, Volume 13, Tokyopop)
 * April 17th 2019 (Digital re-release, Volume 13, Kodansha USA)

French

 * March 10th 2011 (Tankōbon, Volume 13, Kazé)

Characters (in order of appearance)

 * Takumi Fujiwara
 * Kazumi Akiyama
 * Wataru Akiyama (flashback)

Cars (in order of appearance)

 * Toyota Sprinter Trueno 3door GT-APEX (AE86)
 * Toyota Corolla Levin GT-APEX (AE86)