Investigator in the Yu-Gi-Oh! 5DS World

All the audience members looked expectantly at the center of the venue.

Jack's eyes lit up the moment he saw Yusei Fudo.

Yusei!

You actually came!

Finally, I can satisfy that restless fighting spirit!

The big screen began playing images of all the participants one after another, making it easier for the audience to get to know each contestant.

Sharp-eyed viewers immediately noticed the mark on Yusei Fudo's face, and questions arose:

“Look, there’s a man with a mark.”

"Really!"

"Choosing someone like that would be worse than choosing us. Did you steal another invitation?"

"Get the garbage from the satellite area down there!"

......

The situation briefly spiraled out of control.

Godwin seemed oblivious to what was happening, remaining with his eyes closed as if resting.

The host looked around, unsure of what to do.

Seeing this, Wan Zhanglong stepped forward and said to the host:

"Excuse me, could I borrow your microphone?"

The host handed over the microphone, looking bewildered.

Wan Zhanglong took the microphone and said with a smile:

"Thank you!"

Having said that, Wan Zhanglong coughed once and shouted with a strong voice:

"To everyone here, my name is Banjō Ryūichi!"

"From the Public Security Bureau!"

"As a duelist, there are some things I should say. What exactly are you all here to see?"

“Since this man was chosen just like us, he is undoubtedly a true duelist.”

"If he performs poorly at that time, it's not too late for you to vent your dissatisfaction."

"Instead of questioning it before it even begins."

"To judge someone based on their markings—how is that any different from violence?"

"You are all residents of Shin-Domino City, don't you even have this much basic manners?"

After saying that, Wan Zhanglong handed the microphone to the host and smiled.

The entire venue fell silent.

Jack snorted coldly.

A playful smile appeared on Godwin's face.

Fudo Yusei looked at Banjou Ryuichi and said:

"Thank you, Mr. Long Yi."

“I don’t care what other people think. You don’t need to say these things for my sake.”

Wan Zhanglong smiled slightly and said:

“If you are Crowe’s friend, then you are my friend. It is only right that I stand up for you.”

The venue was silent.

It wasn't until Godwin clapped his hands that everything was shattered.

The host immediately picked up the microphone, clapped vigorously, and then shouted:

"What brilliant remarks!"

"Ladies and gentlemen, please give a round of applause!"

Scattered applause broke out in the hall, but it grew louder and louder.

It eventually resounded throughout the sky.

After the applause subsided, Godwin slowly stood up and said:

"Thank you for your comments, Mr. Long Yi."

"What he said could be considered the entirety of this incident."

"Perhaps some people don't know me, please allow me to introduce myself."

“My name is Rex Godwin, and I’m in charge of the Bureau of Peacekeeping.”

"At the same time, I am also the one who planned the Lucky Cup duel for all of this."

"The duelists' identities have nothing to do with any differences; true equality lies in the dueling arena!"

"I hope everyone will keep this in mind, and I also have something to say to all of you duelists."

"The moment you pick up the Duel Disk, no matter who your opponent is, you have only one identity: Duelist!"

"The duel disk in your hands is your shield, and your deck is your sword."

"Duelists, brandish your swords and shields and begin this grand competition!"

As Godwin spoke, cheers erupted once again in the hall.

The host wiped away a cold sweat.

As expected of the superior.

He immediately chimed in, shouting:

"Now, the next step is to draw the first round of the Lucky Cup!"

"The Lucky Cup uses an elimination system, and the sixteen participants will be divided into Group A and Group B to compete against each other!"

"First up is the draw for Group A's first round!"

"Start now!"

As the host raised his right hand, the duelists' avatars on the big screen began to flash.

The audience got excited and watched the screen expectantly.

The host shouted loudly:

"STOP!"

As the host spoke, the avatar frame gradually came to a stop.

The host shouted again, his voice hoarse:

"The duelist for the first match has been determined!"

"A showdown between Banjou Ryuichi, an investigator from the Public Security Bureau, and Yamagami Kouno, a martial artist from the mountains!"

Yamashita Kouno is a man dressed in samurai attire with a katana slung across his waist.

He looked at Wan Zhanglong and sneered, then raised his right thumb and pressed it down hard.

The host immediately added:

"Yamagami Kouno has already declared war, so what kind of exciting duel will they bring us?"

“Stay tuned!”

Chapter 57 Opening Battle

Cheers resounded throughout the stadium.

The audience looked expectantly at the center of the stage.

The host shouted again:

"The other contestants, please take a short break. Now, the two contestants will be taking the stage!"

The platform descended again, and the other contestants left the arena.

All that remained were Wan Zhanglongyi and Shan Shang Hongye.

Yamagami Kouno drew his katana with his right hand and began slashing it incessantly on the stage.

Iai!

The blades whistled through the air, a truly impressive sight.

After a series of swings, Yamagami Kouno sheathed his katana and then knelt on the ground.

A gentle breeze ruffled his bangs, eliciting screams from the female audience members below the stage.