Yu-Gi-Oh! The Pitfall Hero

but……

Now that Yusei has grown, his heart is filled with unwavering determination!

Help the building when it is about to collapse, and turn the tide before it falls.

Such a star deserves everyone's heartfelt respect!

357 It's you, Seto Kaiba!

The world of dreams.

Yusei wandered alone across the boundless gray wasteland.

The view from all directions, and even everything around us, was shrouded in layers of mist, obscuring any clear traces of the road.

At this moment, Yusei felt as if he were wandering in the void, about to be swallowed up by darkness from somewhere at any moment...

"I will not lose, so I will keep fighting!"

Despite being in an unknown environment, Yusei felt no fear whatsoever. Facing the deserted wilderness, Yusei firmly proclaimed his determination.

Whether fighting alone or against seven opponents, Yusei, having embarked on this path, no longer feels lost.

Just as when he first found his own "path," Yusei slowly stretched out his arms towards the gray wasteland: "Yui, Ria, Asuka, Jaden, Caesar... and another me..."

As he called out the names of the friends with whom he had once formed bonds, Yusei slowly clenched his fists.

As he moved, the mist that had been obstructing Yusei's vision was instantly dispelled by the sudden, unknown light!

"Wandering...star...wandering star..."

Enveloped in light, in a daze, Yusei seemed to hear someone's voice.

That voice... is it Judai Yuki?

Before Yusei could even understand what was going on, his consciousness began to fade away...

At that moment, he realized that he seemed to be waking up from the dream.

……

"...Ah! Yusei, you're finally awake!"

As consciousness gradually returned and Yusei awoke from his dream, the moment he opened his eyes, he saw the figures of Yuki Judai, Marufuji Sho, and Maeda Hayato surrounding him.

The three of them had already changed into their uniforms and seemed to be waiting for Yusei.

"Holy crap... what do you guys want?"

The eight eyes met, and Yusei subconsciously crossed his arms in front of his chest, assuming an absolutely defensive posture, before cautiously asking the trio surrounding him.

Just a moment ago, Yusei suddenly thought of that classic picture that said, "You're awake! The surgery was a success, you're a lovely girl now~~~".

Thinking of this, Yusei subconsciously touched his genitals.

call……

Thankfully, my good brother is still alive... and the terrifying thing I imagined didn't happen...

"Oh dear... what could I possibly do to you?"

"I just wanted to remind you that a very important person is coming to the Duel Academy today!"

Somewhat puzzled by Yusei's reaction, Jaden Yuki scratched his head and explained, "Everyone who heard the news is already heading towards Duel Academy! We're about to leave too, do you want to come along?"

"What big shot? Wait... Judai! How long have I been asleep??? Could it be that I'm already..."

"Huh? It's already the second day?"

Seeing Yusei's strange expression, Jaden Yuki glanced at Sho and Hayato beside him. After seeing them nod, Jaden Yuki smiled brightly: "...We thought you were tired, so we didn't want to wake you up!"

"Well, during this special time, let's not worry about attendance and credits!"

"If you really think about it, you are a great hero who protected this academy from the threat of the Seven Stars!"

Without sparing a word of praise, Jaden Yuki gave Yusei a thumbs up.

Since Yusei fell asleep due to mental exhaustion, almost a day and a night had passed without her realizing it.

Strictly speaking, today is considered daytime on the second day.

Although the Seven Stars have not been completely wiped out, the current state of peace is only temporary.

But... without Yusei's efforts, even this temporary peace would not have been possible for everyone...

"Darkness, Camilla... we've already taken down two Seven Star Kings, so who will be next...?"

"Well... let's just go with the flow. The enemy is in the dark while we are in the light, so thinking about anything else now is pointless."

Shaking his head to clear his thoughts, Yusei then followed Jaden Yuki and the others on their way to the Duel Academy headquarters.

"...A big shot? Just what kind of big shot is he?"

Along the way, students in various uniforms passed by them from time to time.

Even worse, some students rush to the cafeteria at the end of the last class, wishing they had eight legs to speed up their pace.

"Tsk tsk tsk... This guy is really going all out! I think even reporters who are good at gossip and scandals might not be able to keep up with his speed, right?"

As Yusei watched a passerby rush by, pondering this question, a slow smile crept onto his lips.

Sure enough, whether in the original world or the present world, there are always plenty of fun-loving people.

So, in this casual, rambling conversation, before they knew it, Yusei and his friends had arrived at the main gate of Duel Academy.

Then they saw...

People, people, people, people, people... Countless people...

Everyone: "..."

Yuki Jaden: "Ah, this..."

"Haha... It really is a scene of a huge crowd..."

Looking around at the surrounding scenery, Yusei couldn't help but shrug and smile wryly: "Looks like we're still a step too late..."

What unfolded before Yusei and his companions was a bizarre scene of nearly everyone leaving the streets empty.

Security personnel in uniform formed two human walls, blowing whistles to maintain order while trying to keep onlookers outside the cordon.

Meanwhile, Principal Samejima, the current head of the Duel Academy, stood with Professor Chronos at the academy entrance, inside the human wall, waiting for the arrival of that important figure.

"...Ohhhhhhh!!!! I see it! It's the Golden Legend!"

"Ahhh! He's looking at me! He's looking at me!!! Listen... that man, he's deliberately looking this way!!!"

"...Bullshit! He was clearly looking at me!! You're nothing but a nobody!!!"

"Heh... For someone like you, all I can say is %&*￥＃＃..."

Amid the crowd watching the spectacle, bursts of cheers, almost overwhelming, erupted intermittently.

Amidst the waves of enthusiastic shouts, from the other end of the road opposite the entrance to the Duel Academy, the figure of a man in a white trench coat strode confidently toward Principal Samejima and Professor Chronos.

"That person, could it be... Kaiba?"

When Yusei first arrived in this world, he even considered whether he should directly challenge President Kaiba.

However, after meeting the benefactor in his life—Tian Gongjie—his plans changed...

In Yusei's memories, Seto Kaiba, in his teenage years as a human, naturally exudes an aura of arrogance that keeps strangers at bay.

The man who appeared in Yusei's eyes at this moment had toned down his sharpness and instead spread his aura and pressure as a superior, preventing the onlookers from getting closer.

"Hmm...that imposing aura...and that unique, stylish white trench coat...as expected..."

Although the appearance of the person who came was slightly different from what he remembered, Yusei observed for a while and finally became convinced of his deduction.

That so-called big shot in the rumors is none other than Haima himself!

"Wow~~~ It's actually President Kaiba, the one who controls the God Cards!!! I never thought such a big shot like him would have time to come here?"

"That's right! I specifically waited here just to catch a glimpse of him!"

"Uh... bro, you're a guy, right? Why are you acting like a female fangirl?"

"So what if he's a guy... What's it to you? I just like that domineering Seto Kaiba, so what?"

……

The chatter of passersby drifted to Yusei's ears on the breeze, and he could only shrug helplessly at their thoughts.

Tut tut...

As expected of Kaiba's president, he can even win over men...

If it were Wang Yang here, he'd probably charm a huge crowd, friend or foe alike...

After all, the living Pharaoh Atum is a genuine legend!

Many of the people present grew up listening to their stories and admired their glorious achievements, which is why they chose to apply to the Duel Academy!

"...Duel Academy, huh? It's been a long time."

Walking at the front of the group, looking at all the stares coming from all around, the seahorse couldn't help but sigh.

Ten years is enough time for many things to change.

Even Kaiba himself never imagined that he would one day found such a professional dueling academy...

A strange sense of accomplishment began to spread in the heart of this happy person.

The last time I came here was...

Cough cough cough...

In short, Hai Ma chose to make time to come here because he had a clear purpose.

"...Hmm? Besides Iso, is Kisara also with Kaiba?"

Because President Kaiba had drawn most people's attention, Yusei didn't see the people behind him immediately.

As Kaiba's butler, bodyguard, and suitcase carrier... Iso would definitely accompany him.