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Chapter 807 A Seemingly Beautiful Reunion (5K)

Is human growth instantaneous or continuous?
For many people, this problem is elusive.

Because in life, it seems not so rare for someone to encounter a specific event at a certain time that changes their entire life belief and leads them down a different path.

However, the personality and preferences cultivated by one's long-term living environment do indeed influence one's life.

For Yuya Sakaki, his life was the same.

He lives in a family of "entertainment duels," or even a world of "entertainment duels."

His father, Yusho Sakaki, was the strongest duelist in their dimension, having won world championships in multiple global tournaments.

Because of Yusho Sakaki's existence, the "entertainment duels" he advocated were also very popular in the Pendulum Dimension.

In this global atmosphere, Yuya was exposed to the world's largest and most prestigious "entertainment duels" from a young age.

This is why Yuya has been proficient in all sorts of "entertainment tricks" since childhood.

Whether it's gymnastics, figure skating, roller skating, magic, knife throwing... as long as it's a skill related to "entertainment," Yuya Sakaki can master it skillfully, and because of this, he is very confident in his abilities.

However, no matter how confident you are, it doesn't mean you can really control everything.

Even those who are considered "all-rounders" by ordinary people, such as Yugi Muto, Yusei Fudo, and Hikaru Amagi, are not that outstanding in specific fields.

Although Yugi Muto is proficient in all kinds of games, he was often bullied in high school because of his physical condition and height. He was even taught a lesson by "Katsuya Jonouchi" at one point. Later, he became good friends with Katsuya Jonouchi and had the protection of this famous "delinquent classmate".

Yusei Fudo was also exceptionally intelligent from a young age, and he taught himself all sorts of scientific categories. He could easily master both mechanical structures and modern science, making him a true genius.

If he had studied and grown up in his original family from childhood, he might never have participated in duels in his entire life. Now he is the "Doctor Fudo," respected by everyone in the Synchro Dimension.

But even Yusei Fudo isn't good at everything. In fact, for a long time, he actually felt very inferior.

Because he always believed that it was his father, the "zero-point flip," that caused the people in the lower city to live such a painful life, and that it was his father who made his friends grow up in such a terrible environment. So he often thought about things a lot, to the point that he was very preoccupied.

It wasn't until he encountered the "Satisfaction Team" and achieved the feat of "Dominating the Lower City" that he gradually emerged from this shadow with the help of his friends—and then he stumbled into a completely new shadow.

The death of Kyosuke Kiryu and the betrayal of Jack Atlas.

As for Amagi Hikaru.

Although Hikaru Amagi always appeared to be very versatile, he actually relied not on his own abilities, but on "helpers".

When faced with scientific problems, he would first consult Manjoume, then Yusei, and finally Tieratodi.

When faced with life's problems, he would ask his friends for advice. With Professor Chronos's help and suggestions, he was able to make the best decision each time.

When he gives guidance and advice to the elves and human friends, it's not because he's smart enough, but because he has seen many similar examples and even knows "what kind of torment they will experience in the future." That's why his advice seems so useful and reliable.

In short, Hikaru Amagi has always been like this, and his idea of ​​"integration" has never changed.

Moreover, Yuya Sakaki was much younger back then than he is now. He should have been an innocent and carefree child who only knew how to play, but he was diligently learning the "entertainment duels" passed down by his father every day. When he made a mistake, he couldn't control the sadness in his heart.

So, when he was little, there were times when he would silently shed tears by himself. Whenever this happened, he would put down his goggles and use them to cover his tears.

It was under these circumstances, as he was once again weeping over the river, that his father, Sakaki Yusho, discovered him.

A person will encounter many, many people in their lifetime. They may meet all sorts of people, and each of these different people will teach the child different things.

For example, a duel, a line of thought, a belief, and one's own perseverance...

And a child's first teachers are their parents.

As the setting sun shone on Yuya Sakaki, as his father removed his goggles, as tears streamed down his face, his father, the recreational duelist, the world's strongest duelist, the most outstanding recreational duelist, the "greatest father" to his child, said this—

If you want to cry, then laugh!

And just like that, Little Tomato's life was ruined.

Joy and sorrow, separation and reunion are normal emotions and normal physiological behaviors for human beings. It is not wrong to use a smile to cover up sadness. However, if you suppress yourself at all times, you will eventually break down. When that happens, the pain of the breakdown will be magnified many times over.

Fortunately.

Sakaki Yukatsu usually behaved this way; he never cried, nor did he get angry. On his face, there was only one expression: a smile.

Whether he's smiling or laughing, he can infect those around him and the audience with his smile, making them forget their troubles and pain, and then happily walk on the road ahead in life.

That is why, although this was extremely difficult, Yuya Sakaki never doubted this path.

After all, his father really could do it.

however.

Before his father could actually teach him, this unique talent and ability mysteriously disappeared during a world championship match.

He did not participate.

He became known as a "runaway" and as a "coward" in other people's eyes.

For two whole years, Yuya Sakaki lived in an atmosphere where everyone around him looked down on and despised his family and the Duel Academy. If it weren't for his childhood friend Yuzu Hiiragi and his good brother Noboru Kongensaka, even the strongest person would have had some unwarranted thoughts about it.

Whether they will become the pessimistic comedians who "laugh in public but are depressed in private," or the kind of person who says, "Whatever you think, I don't care!" is hard to say.

Despite this atmosphere, good fortune still befell Yuya Sakaki.

First, he dueled the former world champion, Yusho Sakaki's "escape" opponent. During the duel, he awakened a magical power called "Pendulum" and finally successfully obtained the Pendulum Card.

He successfully defeated the "Strong Champion" with the help of pendulum cards, which in turn attracted a "large number" of new students, making Yushojuku unusually vibrant again.

Later, because of Reiji Akaba, he learned that the pendulum was not a power unique to him, and that anyone with intelligence could create a pendulum monster card.

Then, something lucky happened.

He encountered a senior figure named "Yugi Muto," who not only patiently guided him during their duel, helping him explore the path of "Pendulum," but also rekindled his new goals with just a few words.

The goal is named "Possibilities for the Future".

Yes.

Right now, whether it's a pendulum fight or a casual duel, he's far from good enough, and he can't make all the audience smile.

But is it really something to worry about?

Nothing is perfect from birth.

Even Yugi Muto needed to gradually understand the rules and characteristics of "pendulum" through testing step by step in duels.

He's not the only pendulum user, so he should strive to become the best pendulum duelist.

Become an excellent duelist, then an excellent recreational duelist, and finally strive to become the "greatest recreational duelist".

This is the reasonable approach.

Achieving success overnight is something that will never happen to anyone in the world.

Later, he went to the Synchro Dimension and participated in the WRGP competition, witnessing the hardships and "creations" that belonged to the Synchro Dimension.

Fudo Yusei, a person who truly streaked across the dark sky like a shooting star.

And, that duelist named Jack Atlas.

He encountered entertainment duelists from other dimensions, and even witnessed Jack Atlas, a duelist who was also entertaining but incredibly domineering.

Of course.

What he was most grateful for was probably... Amagi Hikaru.

The strongest fusion user!

The person Mr. Yugi Muto was talking about!
The true, legendary "Absolute Fusion User" is the strongest fusion duelist recognized across all dimensions!
and--

His current goal is to "become the strongest pendulum duelist".

Although Hikaru Amagi is different from the other two, who are simply "supporting", he truly became someone who made even an outsider like himself feel a sense of "integration".

Because Hikaru Amagi not only helps Team 5DS, but also offers advice when dueling with any random duelist who happens to pass by. As he himself said, he is practicing "fusion" and helping Yusei prove that "coordination" is not just empty talk.

In particular, Amagi Hikaru actually dueled with duelists from their dimension and sparred with them. He not only taught them a lot about dueling, but also gave them some of his own "special fusion achievements".

He still can't forget the look in Mitsutsu Masumi's eyes when she saw that alternate version of "Gem Knight Fusion".

That look in his eyes was even more intense and full of longing than when I was a child watching my father duel.

More importantly, after that, during the KC Cup warm-up, he saw Amagi Hikaru again in his own dimension, that kind and friendly senior, and from his mouth, he heard information that was extremely important to him!
His father, Yusho Sakaki, will also participate in the KC Cup!
Overjoyed, he didn't notice Amagi Hikaru's strange expression at the time.

He only grew more expectant, worked harder, and yearned more—

"…………Eh————" Kurosaki Ruri, who was watching the live stream, felt a sudden jolt in her heart. She was very, very familiar with Sakaki Yuya's current expression.

Because she had seen it on her best friend Serena's face more than once.

Before, before the final battle between Guang Ge and Akama Zero, she would sometimes fantasize that Akama Zero would realize his mistakes. At that time, she would also be curious and ask her what was on her mind that made her so fond of Akama Zero.

There are many reasons.

Rescuing her from the orphanage, providing her with good food and clothing, teaching her dueling...

However, Ruri Kurosaki felt that there was only one real reason.

That is, Akama Zero really said that she was his daughter.

Children's admiration for their parents is almost instinctive.

but……

Ruri Kurosaki was somewhat worried.

She vaguely felt that she had seen Sakaki Yusho in her "home" before.

She seems to be an otherworldly being who teaches "entertainment duels." Several students from the Spade and Diamond academies have heard that they are learning from him, but before she could join in the fun, her brother told her, "I'll go check it out first." Not long after, she was kidnapped by the Fusion Army.

Therefore, she did not personally participate in or learn about entertainment duels.

However, Ruri Kurosaki had a feeling.

A feeling that's hard to describe, vague yet profound—

She felt that this new friend, whom she had only known for a few days, might follow in the footsteps of her best friend.

"Yuya... I didn't know you'd grown this tall?" Sakaki Yukatsu wasn't entirely a robot; seeing his son standing so tall in front of him, he was naturally very pleased.

"Yes, yes—I..." Yuya was somewhat agitated, tears even welling in his eyes, but just as he had said before...

When you feel like crying, try laughing.

These were the words that accompanied Yuya Sakaki throughout his life, and also the principles that Yukatsu Sakaki upheld.

At this moment, among the many viewers watching this duel, only Amagi Hikaru truly understood the "value" and "weight" of those words.

In the original work, even after losing the duel, about to be turned into a card, and even before dying in front of his son Yuya, Sakaki Yusatsu's last words were—

"Keep smiling, Yuya."

It's hard to maintain!

How many people could laugh when they see their own father die in front of them?
After all, the Sakaki father and son were not estranged; Yuya Sakaki always admired his father.

have to say.

Although it is indeed very abstract.

But at least in adhering to the concept of "entertainment duels," Sakaki Yushō was genuine.

Throughout A5, there are few duelists with such a fighting spirit; perhaps only Yuri can compare to him.

But it is truly outrageous.

Yuya Sakaki took a deep breath.

He forced himself to control his emotions, then flashed a bright smile again and said, "Father, I...I have become a duelist. I have participated in the WRGP tournament. I defeated Strong Ishijima. I...I even...I even received a lot of praise."

He wanted to exaggerate a bit, but he wouldn't do it.

"I'm getting closer and closer to you—"

"As expected of you, Yuya! I've always believed that you could become an outstanding entertainment duelist!" Sakaki Yukatsu exclaimed with a smile.

This praise made Sakaki Yuya's smile much more genuine, and his heart pounded with excitement.

Sakaki Yusho laughed along.

Everything is perfect.

A perfect match.

We met again at the perfect time.

He was much better than before, and he had completely understood the concept of "entertainment duel"—because he had grasped the principle of first "duel," then "entertainment," and finally "entertainment duel."

So he wanted to take this opportunity to show his father what he was made of!
In this way, I won't let down the help I received from my predecessors.

He took another deep breath, and said excitedly, his voice trembling, "Father, I'm much better than before. I have eight minutes left, and I'll show you what I've learned these past few days—"

"Oh, are you going to perform some new acrobatics?" Sakaki Yukatsu's face lit up with interest. "After I left, entertainment duels should have continued to be passed down in our dimension. So, there should be some brand new techniques developed, right?"

"Uh, no, it's my duel..."

"A duel? Well, you're taller than before, so you should be able to create more [entertainment] content now."

Da da--

Da da--

bang...

It sounded like the swinging of a pendulum.

Yuya Sakaki had a strange feeling that something was wrong.

My chest feels a little tight.

Perhaps it was driven by instinct.

He had a vague feeling that this shouldn't be the case.

Perhaps it was because he hadn't seen his father for so long that he was too excited.

And so, in what should theoretically be the "sideboard" stage of the third round of the KC Cup qualifiers, a stage used to replace cards, he didn't modify his deck composition at all, and he and his father showcased incompatible magic and acrobatics learned from different dimensions—

There are acrobatics from Xyz Dimension and Fusion Dimension demonstrated by Yusuke Sakaki, as well as magic tricks that Yuya Sakaki learned while relaxing in Synchro Dimension after losing the WRGP tournament...

Then--

It was in this very skill that...

Time is up!

The duel begins!
bang——bang——

"Ugh……"

At this very moment, Yugi Muto, who was very optimistic about Yuya Sakaki, and Hikaru Amagi, who had just witnessed the duel between the Sakaki father and son, both sighed.

Yuya Sakaki looked at his hand, at the countdown to the impending duel, and the excitement he felt when they first met had gradually cooled down.

He made a fist.

Something seems... something's not right...

Father, like son.

At this moment, Ruri Kurosaki began to worry about him.

Because... she knew very well that if a duelist's mentality collapsed before, during, or after a duel, not to mention participating in the competition, whether he could continue to participate in duels in the short term would be a very serious problem.

Just like... Rin!

She desperately didn't want her kind and warm-hearted friend, whom she had only known for a short time, to suddenly collapse like this.

but!
time does not wait!
Whether it's mindset or philosophy, as time goes by and the pendulum begins to swing, everything will continue.

No matter how confused you are, or how much something feels wrong, at this moment, there is only one answer!
That is it: a duel!

"Duel!" X2.
Yuya Sakaki uttered those two words in a daze.

At the same time, a virtual coin featuring the iconic golden blue-eyed white dragon from the Seahorse Corporation fell from the sky, determining whether the duel would end with the first or second striker.

Attack first, Sakaki Yuya!

The duel begins now!
Entertainment Duelist, Son, Yuya Sakaki, LP: 4000.
Entertainment duelist, father, Yusho Sakaki, LP: 4000.
　5K, the plot about Yusho Sakaki was just too difficult to write. I had to come up with a character that fit the logic of the book, the original work to a certain extent, and the future development of the book. So it took me a really long time to write, and I never expected it to take so long...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)