Yu-Gi-Oh! The Pitfall Hero

"...You idiot!"

Before Manjoume could finish speaking, his agitated second brother grabbed him by the collar, staring angrily at the dejected Manjoume: "What a joke! To have such naive ideas about such an important duel... That's why I said you're a loser! Accurate!"

Seeing this, Manjoume's second brother was about to deliver a "chuunibyou correction punch" to Manjoume Lightning...

"Stop it!"

"...You two brothers should really stop now!"

"That's right! Everyone's watching you!"

Unable to bear watching the Manjoume brothers' actions, Yusei, along with Jaden Yuki and the others who had just arrived, simultaneously spoke words of dissuasion: "Look closely... Manjoume is already fighting very hard!"

"What kind of logic is it to scold him instead of comforting him at this time?"

"Hmph! Are you outsiders planning to meddle in the family affairs between the Manjoume brothers?" Upon hearing Yusei's words, the eldest brother, Manjoume Nagasaku, snorted coldly and turned his gaze over.

Meanwhile, Manjoume Masaji, the second elder brother who was holding Manjoume's collar, frowned and expressed his thoughts: "...We are not interested in the process, only the result matters!"

"Yes, yes... the result is the most important thing..."

Professor Chronos nodded in agreement, expressing his deepest approval, but he couldn't help but frown: "That makes sense, but... I feel like the way these brothers are talking is a bit infuriating!"

"Results are everything, victory is everything!"

Looking at the surrounding crowd, Wan Zhangmu waved his hand and shouted, "Do you know how much money we brothers have invested in this duel?"

"But this guy has let us down, making all our efforts and money go down the drain!"

Pointing to Manjoume, who looked utterly dejected, Manjoume continued, "After hearing what I said... do you still think we shouldn't have treated him like this?"

“You have your reasons, but… I believe you also understand that what Banjou-jun… no! Banjou-jun Lightning carries on his shoulders is not just the outcome of this duel…”

Looking directly into Manjoume's eyes with a serious expression, Yusei firmly stated his thoughts: "Besides the outcome... there's also the immense pressure from your pointless ideas!"

"That's right! Even I, an outsider, can see how much pressure you're putting on him!" Echoing Yusei's words, Jaden Yuki also stepped forward, bravely expressing his opinion: "...No matter how much pain he's in, Lightning will surpass both of you!!!"

What about Wanzhangmu Group?

Others might be afraid, but I'm not afraid at all!

“Yusei… Judai…you…” Looking at his former rival, Manjoume’s eyes widened suddenly.

In Obelisk, he found no so-called friends.

Despite having enjoyed immense success in the past, surrounded by a large group of followers...

However, when he was at his lowest point, these people left him one by one...

Originally, Manjoume thought that only his enemies existed in the Duel Academy.

I came here solely for revenge, to humiliate those who mocked me, and to teach those who once laughed at me a lesson...

but……

These guys, whom he considered enemies, actually dared to speak up for him at this moment...

How foolish...

No! That's not the case!

"Hehehehe..."

Reaching out to grasp his second brother's arm that was gripping his collar, Wan Zhangmu slowly raised his head, his expression returning to normal: "...Let go."

"……allow?"

Seeing that Manjoume Lightning seemed to be full of determination at this moment, Manjoume Masashi subconsciously released his palm.

"My two older brothers, please go back... Yusei and Judai, please don't say anything more... Please... don't make me continue to grieve..."

With his back to everyone, Wan Zhangmu turned around and bowed deeply towards the seat where Yi Qiangsen was: "I'm sorry, Principal, I couldn't fulfill your wish."

"...I've decided to stay at the Duel Academy and continue my studies."

Everyone: "Manjou-moku..."

Manjoume Nagasaku & Seiji: "You... are allowed to!"

"Waaah... It's okay, it's okay..." Wiping away his tears, Yi Qiangsen stood up and came to stand in front of Wan Zhangmu.

"Although the time was short, I am very happy and honored to have such an outstanding student as you."

"...Ten Thousand Eyes Lightning! Lightning! Lightning!!!"

The name of Wan Zhangmu kept ringing out from the seats at Northern Academy.

Meanwhile, at the Duel Academy, they were loudly urging the Manjoume brothers to leave as soon as possible.

Unbeknownst to them, Wan Zhangmu's emotions and determination had already infected everyone, bringing their thoughts together.

At least at this time, everyone welcomed the return of Wan Zhangmu.

……

"...Hmph! We really misjudged you, Accurate!"

"Let's go, Masashi!"

Leaving behind a few standard villain lines, the Manjoume brothers then boarded the helicopter they had come in and left.

With the duel over, the group from the Northern Academy prepared to return to the far north ice plains aboard their submarine, which served as a mobile fortress.

As the sun sets, a farewell party is being held on the coast, as well as... an awards ceremony that the two principals had arranged privately.

"Brother Wan Zhangmu, are you really not planning to come back with us?"

Standing on the deck of the submarine, King, the student council president of Northern Academy, asked with some reluctance.

"Well, I don't plan to go back. There are still things I haven't finished here."

"...Huh? Unfinished business?"

"Hmm... King, I'll return your throne to you."

Even if you say you'll give it back to me... I don't know what to do... Lightning!

Patting King on the shoulder, Manjoume gave him a trusting look: "Don't panic, I believe you, as the student council president, can do a good job!"

"Hey hey hey hey hey...???"

After nodding to King and waving goodbye to the people from Northern Academy, Manjoume turned and headed towards Yusei and the others.

325 Osiris Red's New Colleague

Despite the panicked shouts of the Northern Academy members echoing from behind Manjoume on the submarine deck.

However, those matters concerning Northern Academy are no longer relevant to Manjoume, who has returned to Duel Academy.

Yusei, Jaden Yuki, Ryo Kaiser, Asuka Tenjouin, Sho, Koala, Samejima, Ikki, Chronos, Daitokuji...

Friends, sworn enemies, or even strangers.

In short, all those who had some connection with Manjoume in the past were now standing not far behind him, watching his words and actions with watchful eyes.

When they saw Manjoume turn around and walk towards them, everyone extended their hands in a friendly welcome.

"...Principals, that's how it is...I'll be troubling you a lot more in the future."

Looking at Principals Ikhomno and Samejima, Manjoume calmly offered polite greetings.

She turned against her brothers and resolutely returned to where she started.

Despite his defeat in the duel with Yusei, it was at this moment that Manjoume truly rediscovered his original aspirations.

“Ah! Of course, Manjoume, you were originally a student here... It’s only natural that you came back.” Principal Samejima nodded, without saying anything more.

More than the return of Manjoume, he was concerned about the contents of the reward at the moment.

At this moment, his face revealed an undisguised joy.

"Ah! Right, Manjoume... since you're going back... then what about our academy's card..."

"Time is of the essence! Look! The Northern Academy team is about to set sail and leave this place! Let's quickly hold the awards ceremony now!"

Just as Principal Iqiangsen was about to say something to Manjoume, Professor Chronos's distinctive hoarse voice suddenly echoed around the harbor.

Attracted by the sound, everyone couldn't help but turn their gaze in the direction from which the sound came.

There, Professor Chronos, holding a microphone, was standing on a makeshift stage, raising his arm and saying something.

"...Oh my gosh!!! It's finally here!"

"...boil it!"

Upon hearing this sound, the two principals displayed two completely opposite expressions.

Samejima's face was filled with the joy of someone who had just learned that it was New Year's.

On Johnson's face was a clear expression of despair and disappointment...

Even the words I was about to say were swallowed back down by this sudden blow.

His expression was as if he had swallowed ten pounds of "Oli Gei" (a popular Chinese kimchi brand) in one gulp...

"Huh?...An awards ceremony? What's that?"

Yusei and Jaden Yuki exchanged a glance, their faces showing confusion.

"...I don't know, I've never heard of such a thing?"

Jaden Yuki shrugged, his face bearing the same puzzled expression.

This duel was fraught with various conspiracies, but in the end, it was just a friendly exchange between the two schools.

Even though Yusei will receive the benefits promised by the principal after his victory.

But, when it comes to private deals, it's best to just discuss them in private...

There's no need to hold an awards ceremony and promote it extensively, is there?

Or……