Traveling in reverse through the Yu-Gi-Oh! world with the MD system

But soon, Yuya remembered that although he himself didn't know the way, there was someone else who did. Tokumatsu Chojiro, who came from a humble background, should remember the way back to the lower class, right?

However, after hearing Yuya's suggestion and glancing down twice, Chojiro also shook his head:

"I'm sorry, I don't know this place either. Perhaps there are some low-level areas that I haven't been to, or perhaps the low-level areas have changed too much in the past ten years."

Chojiro's words silenced Yuya:

Yes, Mr. Chojiro has been in the shelter for ten years. Perhaps the outside world has changed beyond what he remembers?

However, they eventually have to land; they can't stay on the [Heterochromatic Wind and Thunder Dragon]'s back forever, can they? So, Yuya immediately spoke up:

"There are lights over there. Let's go down and ask for help. If we find someone, maybe we can ask for directions?"

"Ok!"

With everyone's unanimous agreement, Yuya immediately commanded [Heterochromatic Wind and Thunder Dragon] to land in the direction of the light on the ground.

Hello! Is anyone there?

After Yuya shouted and knocked on the door, a response immediately came from the brightly lit room.

When the owner of the house opened the door and saw Yuya's face, he was immediately taken aback:

"You are... Yugo? No, you're Yuya, right? Weren't you arrested by those police officers and taken to the detention center the other day? You managed to escape?"

Seeing the guy in front of him seem to know a lot about his affairs, yet Yuya was certain he had never seen him before, and he rubbed his hair in confusion:

"I am Yuya, that's true, but how do you know about me? I don't remember knowing you."

"Haha, you don't know me, but I do know you. That day, I accepted Crow's invitation to help you buy time. Now, let's get acquainted. My name is Shinji."

Upon hearing what the dark blue-haired man said, Yuya remembered that quite a few people had indeed been invited by Crow to help him stall for time that day, and it seemed that this man named Shinji was one of them.

Given this connection, Yuya immediately extended her hand and shook his:

"Hello, Shinji, thank you so much for your help that day. I've successfully rescued my friends from the shelter, but I can't find my way to the orphanage for a while."

Yuya's words brought a smile to Shinji's face. After all, rescuing people from that shelter was, in a sense, a slap in the face to the top.

Anything that would displease those at the top would make him happy.

Thus, Shinji instantly became enthusiastic about Yuya, this great contributor who could displease the top leadership:

“It’s already very late today, and you’re probably still being chased by those bastard police officers on the top floor. It would be too dangerous for you to go back to the orphanage like this. If you don’t mind, you can stay here with me tonight and go back to the orphanage tomorrow after we’ve confirmed it’s safe.”

"Well... then I'll have to trouble you."

Chapter 172 The Gathering Before the Friendship Cup

When Yuya led everyone into Shinji's house, Shinji discovered that taking in Yuya and the others had brought him an unexpected surprise.

"You, could it be... 'Chōjirō the Hedonist'?"

Shinji's excitement stunned Tokumatsu Chojiro, who had just entered the house. He never expected that even though he had been in the shelter for ten years, there would still be people outside who recognized his name.

"you know me?"

"Of course! When I was a child, you were the duelist we kids admired!"

Looking into Shinji's eager gaze, Chojiro felt a sense of fear rise within him, and even had the thought of running away.

In his view, he was no longer the "hedonistic Chojiro," and having lost the duel with the top echelons, and later cheated and was imprisoned in a detention center, he was not qualified to shoulder the expectations of those children.

"If I had the chance, I would love to witness the duel of 'Henpei Chojiro' once again."

Shinji's words made Chojiro want to escape even more. How could he possibly relive the duel of the past? Even his most iconic phrase as "Chojiro the Hedonist," "Let's enjoy!", had become so unfamiliar that he could hardly utter it.

However, he couldn't bear to tell the truth and shatter the children's hopes. So, faced with Shinji's expectation, he could only nod and say:

"Yes, you will definitely be able to meet him if you have the chance."

And so, Yuya and the others, who had just escaped from the detention center, spent the night in Shinji's house. The next morning, while they were having breakfast, they saw on the morning news that they had been released from the wanted list.

"So, we no longer have to hide and run away?"

After confirming the matter with the people around him, Ze Du was the first to cheer. As a pampered young master who had been spoiled since childhood, the life he had spent in the shelter a few days ago had been extremely difficult for him.

After Shinji learned of this, he addressed them, saying:

"Now that you are safe, our convoy will take you to the orphanage."

"Thank you very much."

After the group finished breakfast, the convoy that Shinji had arranged arrived at Shinji's house, picked up the four of them, and headed towards the orphanage where Yugo and the others were.

"Yugo, Yuzu!"

Just as Yuya arrived at the entrance of the orphanage, he spotted Yugo and Yuzu Hiiragi gathered in the courtyard, dueling with the orphanage children using only cards. He immediately stood up straight on his motorcycle, waved his hands high, and greeted the two of them.

"Yuya! Watch out!"

Yuzu had held a glimmer of hope when she saw the news that Yuya and the others had been released from the wanted list that morning, and now that she heard Yuya's voice, she looked over with delight.

But soon, seeing the dangerous maneuvers Yuya made on the back of the motorcycle, her voice changed from joy to worry.

"Eh?"

Before Yuya could react, the motorcycle he was riding suddenly came to an abrupt stop. If he hadn't grabbed the driver's shoulder in time, he might have been thrown off by the inertia.

Seeing that Yuya was almost in trouble, Hiiragi Yuzu rushed over and complained to him:

"Yuya! How could you do something so dangerous!"

"Sorry, sorry, I just got a little excited because I haven't seen you in so long."

Yuya got off the motorcycle with a grin, unaware that his words had already made Hiiragi Yuzu's ears turn red. When Yuya hugged Yuzu tightly, Hiiragi Yuzu's entire face turned red.

It wasn't until Sawatari, who arrived a little later, whistled that Hiiragi Yuzu realized what was happening. She pushed Yuya away and said shyly:

"Yuya, what are you doing?"

"Sorry, it's just been so long since I've seen you."

After apologizing, Yuya looked around again, but then noticed something was amiss.

"By the way, Yuzu, why are only you and Yugo here? Where's Serena?"

Upon hearing Yuya mention Serena, Hiiragi Yuzu immediately looked embarrassed, lightly scratching her cheek with her finger. Finally, Yugo ended his duel with the children and came over to explain to Yuya:

"You mean Serena? Since we're planning to participate in the Friendship Cup, I prepared D-wheels and a racing suit for her. But she seems to be too excited because it's the first time she's seen these things, so she's planning to try out the car."

"Want to test drive?"

Seeing Yuya's puzzled expression, Hiiragi Yuzu immediately added:

"That means Serena went racing with other people."

"That's it..."

Just as Yuya breathed a sigh of relief that Serena had simply gone racing and hadn't been caught by the police or anything, Yugo handed him a note:

"Let's put those aside for now, Yuya. Take a look at this first."

"what is this?"

Puzzled, Yuya took the note, and his first glance fell on the signature on it.

"Is this... a message from Akaba Reiji? Let me see..."

Upon seeing the note from Reiji Akaba urging Yugo to find Yuya and the others as soon as possible to participate in the Friendship Cup, Yuya waved the note in his hand and smiled at Yugo, saying:

"It seems I've returned just in time; you don't need to go looking for us anymore."

"Yuya, don't get too cocky. Participating in the Friendship Cup is no easy feat. Even if I know you're a strong duelist, don't forget that our Synchro Dimension's riding duels aren't just about dueling."

As he spoke, Yugo pointed to the motorcycle that had brought Yuya and the others back, while Shinji and the others hadn't had a chance to return yet.

"For example, the skill of driving a D-Wheel is also a very important part of riding duels!"

"But I heard Shinji and the others say that the advanced D-Wheels are now equipped with autopilot programs..."

Before Yuya could finish his awkward words, Yugo interrupted him directly:

"Are you an idiot? The self-driving program is just a mechanical program after all. It's difficult for it to react in time to some emergencies, such as road damage or when you and D Wheel are directly attacked!"

"And you said it yourself, those advanced D-Wheels! D-Wheels are something we low-level duelists have to prepare ourselves! Do you think we can get our hands on such advanced D-Wheels?"

Yugo's questioning made Yuya lower his head. He then realized that the riding duel in the Synchro Dimension was not as simple as he had imagined.

Not content with reprimanding Yuya, Yugo then turned to Shinji and began to lecture him as well:

"Shinji, don't teach Yuya such flawed common sense!"

"Yes, I'm very sorry..."

While Shinji can be quite short-tempered and fiery when dealing with those at the top, he rarely gets angry with his lower-ranking comrades. Therefore, when Yugo reprimanded him, he didn't argue but obediently admitted his mistake.

As for Yugo, after teaching both of them a lesson, he clenched his fist and chuckled, saying:

"So, Yuya, before the Friendship Cup, I'll be giving you special training in piloting the D-Wheel! But let me tell you beforehand, I'll be very strict!"

Chapter 173 The King's Sacrifice

"You've got a knack for it, Yuya. Looks like you've completely mastered the D-Wheel now. But compared to me, you're still a little lacking!"

On the opening day of the Friendship Cup, a large convoy of cars, all made up of D-class vehicles, set off from the bottom floor and headed towards the venue for the Friendship Cup.

This caravan can be said to have gathered all the well-known duelists from the lower classes, such as members of the Lancers represented by Yuya and Yugo, as well as natives like Shinji, Crow, and Chojiro.

At this moment, at the very front of the convoy, leading the way, were Yuya and Yugo, who were driving side by side.

As for Yuya, upon hearing Yugo's voice, a slight smile immediately appeared on his lips:

"Worse than you? Then let me show you my full power!"

With that, Yuya twisted his hand, and the bright red D-Wheel he was riding on immediately spewed out a bright tail flame, propelling Yuya to quickly overtake Yugo.

Yugo, unwilling to admit he was inferior to Yuya in piloting the D-Wheel, immediately started shouting:

"You just suddenly accelerated and overtook me; I could do that with ease!"

He twisted the handle of the D-Wheel in his hand, and the two wheels of the D-Wheel spun even faster in an instant. In a short while, he caught up with Yuya, allowing Yugo to give Yuya a smug look.

Seeing the two of them so competitive, Crowe from the back of the convoy immediately started to reprimand them: