Yu-Gi-Oh! Your Friends Are Fighting Out of the Underworld

Chapter 273 Castle Katsuya Muto Game
If possible, Yu Ming would also like to go for a hot-blooded style.

It's incredibly exciting to talk about friendship and bonds, nipping any hint of world destruction in the bud.

But the problem is that these things are not so simple:
Zach – In the context of the entire A5 series, the destructive power of this 'protagonist' who also serves as the final boss far surpasses that of all previous bosses.

Putting aside the destructive power of the Four Heavenly Dragons, Yu Ming really didn't want to be completely unaware of anything, to wake up one day to find the world completely shattered, or even himself split into four parts, with someone still trying to start a war in the four split dimensions.

Just think about it, it's a world full of fake people, a world where nothing is actually being solved but everyone is inexplicably laughing.

"So even for the sake of the whole world, we can't just leave him alone."

"……as long as you are happy."

Seeing the helpless expression on Yashiki-warashi's face, Yumei also sighed.

Ultimately, they still knew nothing about the man's 'setting'... No, it should be said that even Yu Ming himself didn't fully understand the specifics of 'Zack's' setting.

As the largest background element of A5, much of its content is only briefly mentioned.

"So why call it 'garbage'? Wouldn't it be better to focus more on the main plot and not just drag in this talk of shared sentiments..."

"What are you muttering about again?"

"No, it's nothing. Just let these messy things take their course."

Gently pushing away the little head of the house spirit that was almost touching him, Yumei slowly put away the card that seemed to still be roaring.

"Let's put Zack's matter aside for now and wrap up what's going on here."

Right now, there's only one most important thing in front of us—Duel City!
"I wonder if Mr. Pharaoh and Mr. Jonouchi have finished their fight yet."

"The second match of the first Super Expert Rules Tournament - Duel City Semifinals will begin in 10 minutes. Please take your positions, duelists."

"...Oh, so it hasn't started yet."

…………

Perhaps because he had too many upsetting things on his mind, Youming completely forgot when the second round was starting.

However, such things are actually not a big deal anymore. Now that the president and the six-year-old have both left the scene, there are no more shady dealings in Duel City that require special attention or protection.

But precisely because of this, to some extent, this is a match that Youming is looking forward to.

"You're lying. You were just asking when this game would end."

"You just don't understand."

Meeting the gaze of the house spirit, which was brimming with a desire to make sarcastic remarks, Yumei responded without batting an eye:

"To me, it's like the cartoons that were shown every day at 6:30 when I was in elementary school. Self-disciplined kids would always finish their homework before watching cartoons."

"...So according to your point of view, it seems you haven't finished your homework either."

"That's why I watched with trepidation."

"..."

Meeting the shocked gaze of Yashiki-dōji, who seemed to want to say something but couldn't, Yumei fearlessly shifted his gaze to the two duelists now standing in the center of the arena.

In the original work, since the Duel Kingdom arc, these two best friends who were supposed to be chasing each other's backs have never had a direct 'battle' again. Even the battle to prove the Red-Eyes Black Dragon, which was foreshadowed in the early stages, was not given a specific process and was only briefly explained in the ending.

Now, that regret has been made up for.

However, the situation is somewhat different from that of the original work:

"Gah!"

As the young yet excited dragon's roar echoed in his ears, You Ming felt his eyes burning.

On the tower directly in front, the dark phantom had already eagerly revealed its form.

"Red-Eyes Black Dragon!"
Unlike the 'one-eyed dragon' form possessed by Youming, that black dragon was much younger and more vigorous.

Beneath her flawless, obsidian-like wings, Jonouchi simply continued to shred the cards in her hands.

Then he looked straight ahead, where the figure of the strongest magician was appearing on the other side of the dueling arena.

Directly below, under the magician's protection, that familiar figure was also looking at him. The moment their eyes met, Jonouchi couldn't help but laugh:

"You know what, game, I feel like I'm dreaming right now."

"What's wrong?"

"Look, Duel City is a world-class tournament, and I've barely even participated in the city tournaments, yet I've managed to get this far."

"You have also achieved excellent rankings in Duel Kingdom."

“But this time is different from that time. A month ago, when natural disasters were frequent, I realized that the cards in our hands were different from then. They represented more things.”

Staring at the dark, swirling card in his hand, Jonouchi couldn't help but sigh.

"To be honest, after witnessing the power you and Kaiba displayed, I actually considered giving up. I felt that with my current strength, there was no way I could defeat you."

"Within the castle, no one will know the outcome of the duel until the very end..."

"I know, it's a game, but let me finish."

After taking a deep breath, Jonouchi's smile vanished.

"I want to win."

he said loudly.

“I know you seem to have a very important responsibility in the game, and the God of War cards seem to hold great significance for you, but standing here, I absolutely do not want to lose, so…”

Meeting the Pharaoh's smiling gaze, the city suddenly fell silent.

"So I……"

That seriousness vanished instantly, and he couldn't help but scratch his head:

"how to say……"

"Let's have a duel where we have no regrets."

"Yes, that's it!"

Upon hearing the Pharaoh's seemingly persuasive words, the castle swelled with laughter.

"Let's go all out in this game. I won't hold back, so I don't expect you to hold back either!"

Amidst the roar of the black dragon, Jonouchi finally placed the card into the Duel Disk.

'Click'

The moment the duel disk was fully deployed, Referee Isono raised his arm:

"Therefore, I hereby declare the second semifinal match of Duel City officially begin."

On the battlefield, a spectacle witnessed only by true duelists, the spirits of both sides were poised to unleash their power.

The crimson eye reflected the black flames, and magic brewed on the wand.

finally……

"The duel begins!"

"Black Flame Bullet!"

"Dark Magician!"

Under the sacred declaration, the dragons' proud, jet-black flames collided with the black magic known for its destructive power.

Amidst the exploding smoke and dust, Jōnei felt an immense force that was almost unbearable. He even felt his body being overturned and falling outwards.

'Click'

But when he finally managed to stand up, what came into view was that familiar smile:

"I'm going in, Jonouchi—my turn, draw a card!"

(End of this chapter)