The protagonist of the Yu-Gi-Oh! world might be the same person.

"Mmm!! It tastes good. Although the bitterness hasn't been completely removed, it's still very refreshing!!"

So Daitoku-ji Temple, like the Judai Temple, started to keep cooking rice.

During this time, the cat owner, Daitokuji, also threw a few pieces of meat to the fat cat "Pharaoh," who was known as the "dormitory head."

The others had little appetite, and seeing Daitokuji and Judai eating heartily only made them lose their appetite even more.

......

"Finally, I'm full. I should head back to my dorm. See you tomorrow, Daitokuji-sensei!"

As he spoke, Judai got up to go back to his dorm.

"Okay! See you tomorrow, Judai-kun! I'm looking forward to your cooking tomorrow!"

Daitoku-ji Temple responded with a smile.

Soon, Judai left the cafeteria.

"Yuki Judai...what an interesting child!"

Daitoku-ji watched Judai leave, wondering what he was thinking.

......

"Drip drip..."

Jaden, who had just returned to his dorm, heard a rattling sound coming from his pocket.

Jaden then took out a device that looked like a cell phone from his pocket and opened the message. The device displayed an image of Manjou.

"Yo! Number 1! I'll be waiting for you at the Duel Arena tomorrow morning at midnight. It's a duel with card betting rules where both of us wager our best cards. Come on if you dare!"

Manjoume challenged Judai.

"You've only just arrived at the Duel Academy and you're already being targeted!? Oh! Moses Roy!! Three" →≤〈‰々

Jaden simply smiled at this, not minding being challenged.

When it was almost time, Jaden took the Duel Disk and headed to the Duel Arena.

......

"You actually came, Number 1!!"

Inside the dueling arena, Manjoume and his underlings were waiting for Judai on the stage.

"Knowing someone wants to challenge me, there's no reason not to accept! Are you the one who wants to challenge me?"

Judai looked at the leader, Manjoume, and asked.

"Listen up, Judai Yuki! My name is Jun Banjou! Let me see if your strength in defeating Professor Chronos is genuine!!"

"I am arrogant, with my arms crossed," said Manjōme.

"Great! I also want to know how strong the elites in the Duel Academy are!"

With that, Jaden walked directly onto the dueling platform.

"Heh heh heh! Let's begin then! Jade Generation!!"

Manjoume immediately activated the Duel Disk, and Jaden followed suit.

......

"Duel!!" ×2

[Yujo Judai: LP4000]

【Wan Zhang Mu Zhun: LP4000】

"It's my turn first!!"

Manjoume immediately took the initiative and drew a card.

[Wan Zhangmu's accuracy: 5→6]

"I summon [Hell Warrior] from my hand in Defense Position!!"

A warrior wielding a large sword was projected onto the vast field.

[Hell Warrior: Defense 1400]

"Three cards covered! My turn is over!!"

He covered it three times in a row.

[Wan Zhangmu's accuracy: 6→2]

"Three face-down cards...are they targeted at cards!?"

Judai raised an eyebrow, seemingly unconcerned.

"Then it's my turn!"

He placed his fingers on the deck and prepared to enter his turn.

Chapter Four: Interrupted Duel

"It's my turn! Draw a card!!"

[Yuki Jaden's hand cards: 5 → 6]

After drawing his cards, Jaden slapped one of his cards onto the Duel Disk.

"First, I summon [Elemental HERO Ice Shard] from my hand in attack position!"

Warriors clad in white armor were projected onto the screen.

[Elemental Hero: Ice Shard Warrior - Attack Power 800]

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"Then activate the effect of [Elemental HERO Ice Shard]!"

Once per turn, during your Main Phase 1, discard 1 card from your hand to activate this effect. This card can attack your opponent directly this turn.

"What?! It's a direct attack?!"

Wan Zhangmu frowned immediately; he hadn't anticipated this situation.

"That's right! And I'll activate the Spell Card [Hero's Heart] from my hand again!!"

Target 1 face-up Elemental HERO monster you control. This monster's ATK is halved this turn, and it can attack twice during the same Battle Phase.

"【Elemental Hero Ice Shard】Can attack twice this turn!!"

[Elemental Hero Ice Shard Warrior: Attack Power 800 → 400]

[Yuki Jaden's hand cards: 6 → 3]

"Two attacks only deal 800 damage, what's the point of activating that kind of magic card?"

Wan Zhangmu asked disdainfully.

"Hehe! Guess!!"

Judai did not directly answer the other party's question.

"What do you mean?"

Wan Zhangmu raised an eyebrow.

"Battle has begun! I'm launching a direct attack on you with [Elemental Hero: Ice Shard]!!"

Ice Shard Man immediately threw a punch.

【Ten Thousand Foot Acuity: LP4000→3600】

"Tsk! A mere, ineffective attack!!"

Wan Zhangmu couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement.

Judai laughed when he heard this.

"Really!? How about this then? Based on another effect of [Elemental Hero: Ice Shard]!!"

When this card deals battle damage to your opponent's Life Points through a direct attack, you can destroy 1 face-down card in your opponent's Spell & Trap Zone.

"Wash the motor!?"

Wan Zhangmu was immediately shocked.

Then one of his face cards was flipped open and destroyed.

—【Hell Aggregate】!

This effect is activated when your opponent Fusion Monster is Fusion Summoned. Tribute 1 monster you control to gain control of that Fusion Monster.

"It really is a targeted card!!"

Just as Judai had predicted.

"Damn it! Did they see through me!?"

Manjoume said through gritted teeth.

"It's not over yet! Based on the effect of [Heart of Heroes], [Elemental Hero Ice Shard] will continue to attack you directly!!"

Ice Shard Man threw another punch.

【Ten Thousand Foot Acuity: LP3600→3200】

"Based on the effect of [Elemental HERO Ice Shard], I will destroy another face-down card of yours!!"

After Judai finished speaking, Manjou's other face-down card was destroyed.

——【Fusion failed】!

This effect is activated when a Fusion Monster is Special Summoned. All Fusion Monsters on the field are returned to the Fusion Deck.

"Was this a trap for [Masked Hero]!? Luckily, it was destroyed beforehand!!"

Judai smiled and said, then he drew another card from his hand.

"I activate the Quick-Play Spell Card 'Mask Change' from my hand! Send the WATER 'Elemental HERO Ice Shard' to the Graveyard, and Special Summon 'Mask HERO Mist' from my Extra Deck!!"

A blue warrior with the character for "water" printed on his head makes his appearance.

【Masked Hero Mist: Attack Power 2400】

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[Yuki Jaden's hand cards: 3 → 2]

At this moment, Manjoume quickly opened the last face-down card on his field.

"Hmph! A second [Masked Hero]!? Then at this very moment! Activate the Trap Card [Fusion Removal Device]!!"

Destroy 1 Fusion Monster that is face-up on the field.

"As expected, it's a targeted card! But based on the effect of [Masked Hero Mist]!!"

This card cannot be destroyed by the effects of Spell, Trap, or Effect Monsters.

"Such a large bust!? You even anticipated this!?"

Wan Zhangmu's pupils suddenly contracted; all his targeted cards were useless.

"Well! It was just a coincidence! If I hadn't destroyed [Fuse Failure] just now, [Masked HERO Mist] would have been sent back to the Fusion Deck! There was a bit of luck involved!"

Judai shrugged and said, then pointed at Kirisui and shouted.

"The battle continues! I attack the Hell Warrior with [Masked Hero Mist]!!"

The mist rushed forward and pierced the Hell Warrior with a single shot.

"too strong......"

Cold sweat poured down Wan Zhangmu's forehead.

"Finally, set one card! My turn is over!!"

After Jaden had an extra face-down card in his back row, he declared the end of his turn.

[Yuki Jaden's hand cards: 2 → 1]

"It's my turn! Draw a card!!"