Yu-Gi-Oh! The Pitfall Hero

Kid, you're so bored you need to be disciplined.

What should I do if my child's illness keeps recurring?

It's okay, a beating will fix it!

"Big brother~ Stop complaining about all this nonsense, it's time to help me find my brothers!"

Just as Manjōmu was complaining to the air, the phantom of Disruption Yellow suddenly appeared beside him, wiggling its butt and starting to act cute and charming.

It has the appearance of a yellow snail-man, with a pair of sausage lips.

That speechless look and posture is still as infuriating as ever...

"...Brothers? Why would I need your brothers? Do you think I'm free?" Without even thinking, Manjou blurted out his thoughts.

You alone are enough to give me trouble. If a few more brothers come, I'm afraid I'll die on the spot!

Should I still sleep or rest?

"Waaaaah~~~ Big brother is bullying me~~~~"

Upon hearing Wan Zhangmu's resolute refusal, two streams of tears suddenly burst forth from Huang's snail-like eyes, like a flood.

Then, it turned its red-underwear-clad rear end towards Wan Zhangmu and disappeared, whimpering.

"Damn it! They're all bothering me... It's all their fault that I, Lord Manjoume, have become like this!" With a hard grit of his teeth, Manjoume couldn't help but think of Yusei's image.

Ever since he lost to him in the duel, his life has been on a downward spiral.

Other people's lives have their ups and downs, but his life is a series of ups and downs...

From the most noble Obelisk Blue, it plummeted to the very bottom of the spectrum: Osiris Red...

It can only be described as extremely tragic.

Especially after being disturbed by Huang, these negative thoughts became even stronger.

For a moment, it seemed there was something that could not be contained...

"Whose fault?"

"...!"

Suddenly, Yusei's slightly puzzled voice came from behind Manjoume. Upon hearing this voice, Manjoume trembled violently, as if he had been caught red-handed by his family while secretly generating electricity.

"Holy crap...! Why didn't you knock?"

Before he knew it, Yusei, Yuki Jaden, and Marufuji Sho appeared at his door.

Suppressing the panic rising within him, Wan Zhangmu loudly questioned the people at the door.

As long as I speak loud enough, I can cover up my current embarrassment!

At this moment, Manjōme was holding exactly that thought.

Even if you say you want to knock...

After exchanging a glance with Jaden Yuki, who also looked puzzled, Yusei pointed to the empty door frame and the door panel placed to the side, then shrugged and smiled wryly at Manjoume again: "...But your room doesn't have a door."

Oh no, I forgot to put it back together when I was moving my luggage...

Recalling his carelessness, Wan Zhangmu's eyes widened into two circles.

"Wow... these pieces of furniture are so beautiful! They're definitely not some cheap, mass-produced item!"

"Exactly, it's unbelievable, this is the same room as ours..."

"Ugh! Those damn rich people... I'm so envious..."

Entering the room with curious eyes, everyone began to scan the dazzling room's structure.

"Hmph! Being high-class is a given!"

Seeing the group enter the room and look around with curiosity and envy, Manjou wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and asked, "Compared to this, is there something you came here for?"

No way, could it be that these guys were really attracted by my complaints, Mr. Manjoume?

"Ah... this? Principal Samejima wants to talk to you!" Yusei said with a smile, playing with the Manjoume high-class bed like a trampoline.

"Something's wrong? What could it be? Do you want me, Mr. Manjoume... to return to Obelisk Blue and restore the glory of the Duel Academy?"

With his hand resting on his chin, Manjou's face showed a thoughtful expression.

"Uh... I don't know, but the principal said it's a big deal that only you can accomplish..." Jaden Yuki chimed in with a chuckle.

"Hahahaha!! That's it, isn't it? Well done! I, Mr. Manjoume... have finally made it to the end, and I can leave this place now!"

Having confirmed his suspicions, Wan Zhangmu was so excited that he jumped out of bed, put his hands on his hips, and looked out the door.

"Wait for me, Principal! I, Lord Manjoume, am coming right away~~~~"

Leaving all his previous worries behind, Manjoume resolutely left the dormitory and headed to the principal's office at the Duel Academy...

There, a bright future awaits his arrival...

……

Principal's room.

Yusei and his group, who had arrived following behind Manjou, immediately spotted Principal Samejima and Teacher Daitokuji.

Principal Samejima's bald head is still as conspicuous as ever.

Meanwhile, sitting on the sofa to the side, Master Daitokuji was leisurely petting the fat cat Pharaoh in his arms, his narrow eyes occasionally flashing with an extremely satisfied expression.

"what……"

With his hands clasped together on the table, Principal Samejima addressed the arriving Manjoume, "You've come, Manjoume? I've been waiting for you..."

"What do you want from me... Principal? The so-called important matter, could it be..." Recalling his previous guesses, Manjou's lips involuntarily curled up.

Although he was already convinced in his heart, he still tentatively raised his doubts.

As expected... when it comes to crucial moments, we still need Lord Manjoume to step in and support us!

"...Could it be that the Seven Star King has attacked again?"

Standing before the vast expanse of the sky, Jaden Yuki offered his own conjecture.

“That’s not how it is, meow~” Decisively rejecting Yuki Judai’s guess, Daitokuji-sensei turned his gaze to the location of Principal Samejima.

"In fact, rumors suddenly spread within the Duel Academy that we were about to be acquired..." Principal Samejima cleared his throat and explained calmly.

"...Huh? Acquisition?" Upon hearing that the so-called big event was not what he had imagined, Manjoume's expression collapsed at a visible speed.

“That’s right, the fate of this place… will be decided by our duel with the representatives they send…”

After carefully considering his tone, Principal Samejima continued, "If we lose, then the academy's owner will probably have to be someone else instead of President Kaiba..."

"Huh? Such a big deal? Hasn't President Kaiba made any response at all?" Recalling the arrogant man from before, Yusei, who was watching the show with his arms crossed, couldn't help but ask Principal Samejima.

How dare someone have ulterior motives towards the school founded by President Kaiba? Does this guy have a death wish?

"Uh... well... because our opponent proposed that the outcome of the duel be the deciding factor, President Kaiba found it interesting and readily agreed to the acquisition proposal... In his words, it's like this: we should pave our own way for the future, and there won't be a single duelist in the Duel Academy who can lose to the opponent... If we really lose, then this Duel Academy... is better off without it!"

Youxing: “…”

All I can say is that this speaking style is indeed very characteristic of Haima.

But, President!

Don't you know that not everyone here is as awesome a duelist as you?

What if the other side picks a noob as their opponent? Wouldn't we be giving them away for nothing?

"Our opponent this time is someone we have a connection with..." Principal Samejima said, glancing deeply in the direction of Manjou: "Moreover... our side has already had its candidates chosen by the other side..."

Manjoume: "?"

Noticing Principal Samejima's gaze, Manjou slowly typed a question mark.

No... why are you looking at me?

Such an important duel should be given to Yusei, who is more capable, right?

He's a powerful figure who defeated two Seven-Star Kings in succession!

Besides him, who else can guarantee a sure win?

"Could it be..." Yusei stroked his chin, having understood everything, and quietly said, "The person they chose is Manjoume?"

364 I have a bold idea

"Ahem...that's how it is, meow~"

Hearing Yusei's guess, Daitokuji-sensei immediately stood up from the sofa, walked to the monitor on the wall, and pressed the button that was constantly beeping: "Principal, a phone call has come in~"

"Yes, perfect... Master Daitokuji, please take it from me."

Nodding to Daitokuji-sensei, Principal Samejima then turned his gaze to the large screen beside him, quietly waiting for the video call to connect.

Said Cao Cao, Cao Cao.

With a flicker of the screen, the figures of two familiar faces appeared on the huge monitor.

That's exactly...

Previously, when Jun Manjoume led his juniors from the Northern Academy back to Duel Academy, staging a "return of the king" drama, two older brothers suddenly appeared in Duel Academy—the eldest brother, Chosaku Manjoume, and the second brother, Masaji Manjoume.

At this moment, they were wearing smug expressions, arms crossed, looking arrogantly at Yusei and his group on the other side of the screen.

Clearly, this incident was caused by the two of them again.

"Masaka (Could it be)...the people who plan to acquire Duel Academy this time are Manjoume's brothers?"

"These two bastards...didn't they learn their lesson last time?"

"Looks like they're planning to cause trouble again!"

Seeing this unexpected person appear before them, everyone began to express their opinions.

"Brothers! What on earth is going on?"

His brows furrowed, and a series of bad premonitions suddenly flashed through Wan Zhangmu's mind.