Yu-Gi-Oh! The Pitfall Hero

"That concludes the matter, Master Daitokuji!"

Extending his index finger, Jaden Yuki made his final declaration: "Sunrise Warrior's direct attack... Fusion Magic Light!"

Crossing his arms once more, Sunrise Knight aimed at the location of Master Daitokuji.

"Ughhhhhhh...!!!"

(Daidekuji Temple teacher's LP: 2400→0)

Under a dazzling light, Master Daitokuji lost all his life points and faced defeat in the duel!

The winner is—Judai Yuki!

Grandmother's Book of Darkness fell to the ground with the defeat of Master Daitokuji, and the Millennium Eye on the cover turned to ashes and disappeared into the air.

The defeat of the last of the Seven Star Kings symbolized that Yusei and his companions had achieved final victory.

The towering pillar of light vanished, and the Seven Star Gate, which sealed the Three Phantom Demon Cards, reassembled itself.

Nameless, Asuka, Fubuki... these people who were previously sealed away by Master Daitokuji were also released at this moment and revived on the spot where they were defeated.

"Master Daitokuji..." Yuki Judai walked up to Master Daitokuji with Yusei and the others. Looking at Master Daitokuji, who was kneeling on the ground because of his defeat, Yuki Judai's face showed a complicated expression.

He could sense that the strange changes that had occurred on the island had now vanished without a trace.

However, the master Daitokuji before them was about to lose his life due to defeat in the duel...

"...Judai, you passed the final exam beautifully!"

"Alchemy can turn all matter into gold, but that's just the surface. Its true meaning lies in transforming the human heart into something purer and nobler..."

"Now that you know the truth, my goal has been achieved..."

Feeling his skin gradually peeling away and his life slipping away, the weak, kneeling Daitokuji-sensei, as if making a deathbed confession, spoke in a trembling voice to the crowd that had gathered around him: "...The person who supported my research, because he obtained great power, his heart...has unknowingly become dark."

“Judai… Yusei… One day, disaster will strike this island again…” Looking at the two red stars of hope in Osiris Red, Master Daitokuji smiled slightly, forcing himself to continue, “I need to cultivate the power to fight against that disaster… So, please take this book.”

“Master Daitokuji, you…”

"It was you who could have prevented all of this..."

As Yusei and Yuki Jaden exchanged a glance and received the Book of Darkness from their grandmother, as if they had completed their mission, the smiling body of Daitokuji-sensei and the original form of Daitokuji-sensei lying in the coffin instantly turned to ashes and dissipated into the air.

All that remained before everyone's eyes was the alchemist's robes that Master Daitokuji had been wearing earlier...

Jaden Yuki: "What...is this...?"

Marufuji Sho: "I never imagined that Daitokuji-sensei really was the King of the Seven Stars..."

Hayato: "That's really unexpected..."

Yusei: "But, in this way, all seven Kings of the Stars have been defeated..."

"So, does that mean Duel Academy can now enjoy peaceful days?" Marufuji Sho asked the question that everyone was most concerned about at the moment.

Now that the Seven Star Kings have all been defeated, the cards of the Three Phantom Demons and the peaceful school life can finally return, right?

"No, it's not clear yet..."

Shaking his head, Yusei stroked his chin and said, "...Didn't Master Daitokuji just say that there's an even greater disaster yet to come...? I think this isn't the end, but rather a new beginning..."

"There may be a brief respite, but a new crisis... will surely come crashing down on us in the near future..."

Everyone: "Hmm..."

"No matter what, even if that day ever comes, I will follow Master Daitokuji's will and I will definitely defeat that guy!"

Shaking his head sharply, Jaden Yuki expressed his determination.

there is always a solution to a problem.

No matter what kind of disaster it is, we'll overcome it one by one...

……

Meow~~~~?

While everyone was discussing future plans, Pharaoh, unnoticed, walked with cat-like steps to the spot where Daitokuji-ji had stood earlier.

From the ashes that the body of Daitokuji-sensei had turned into, a small golden orb of light unexpectedly emerged...

The small orb of light, freed from the buried dust, began to sway around the Pharaoh.

Curious about this, the Pharaoh followed the sphere of light, and then opened his mouth wide and swallowed it whole.

Finally, he even let out a satisfied burp...

422 beeps! Good guy card

After the last of the Seven Star Kings was defeated, everyone's lives returned to a brief period of peace.

Since the external threats have disappeared, Yusei and the others no longer need to guard the sealing key.

After informing Principal Samejima of the passing of their teacher, Daitokuji, Yusei and Jaden Yuki returned their keys, along with the keys they had sealed, to Principal Samejima.

Then, just like at the beginning, these alien keys were reassembled into a golden cuboid and placed back in the box that had originally kept them.

……

After that, some time passed.

"Big brother~~ Big brother~~~"

"Big brother, what's wrong? You seem to be spacing out a lot lately!"

"..."

He lay sprawled out on the roof of the Duel Academy, staring blankly at the sky above the Manjoume, his face showing a listless expression, devoid of any interest in anything.

Beside him, a worried-looking Huang was wiggling his hips as he asked him with concern.

"Tenjouin..."

Having been freed from the constraints imposed by his teacher at Daitokuji Temple, Manjoume keeps thinking about the scene when he was inside his grandmother's Book of Darkness.

In that dark scene, which resembled outer space, he kept his eyes fixed on Asuka Tenjouin, and during this process, a bold idea gradually formed in his mind.

At this moment, he decided to confront his feelings.

"Brother Manjoume has been looking like this ever since he finished his battle with the Seven Star King..."

One-eyed Disruptor Green glanced at his older brother Disruptor Black and said with a hint of helplessness, "Compared to our side, that side is completely different!"

"Hey, stop talking..." Disruptive Black shook his head with his hands on his hips, looking pained, and said with a sigh, "Just thinking about this makes me want to sigh."

That side refers to the side where Yusei, Yuki, and Jaden are.

After learning that the Seven Star Kings had been defeated, the two received a warm welcome from all walks of life in the academy, like triumphant heroes.

In no time, their names became household names, and some even suggested, "It's a waste to keep them in Osiris Red; they should be transferred to Obelisk Blue!"

Compared to when I first enrolled, it's like heaven and earth, completely incomparable.

At least for now, no one will act superior just because they are Osiris Red.

"Hmph! Those boring guys... What's a duel?"

Sitting up from the ground, annoyed by the three brothers' ramblings, Manjoume pulled his deck from his pocket with a disdainful look and let the strong wind from the roof blow it away...

He has now lost all interest in dueling.

Therefore, these cards are no longer needed.

...Playing cards? Nothing beats a woman.

"Big brother, big brother, big brother! Ahh ...

Along with Manjoume's deck, the three brothers of Disruption were blown away by the strong wind to an unknown distance, disappearing from Manjoume's side.

Goodbye, duels, and my deck! Now I have higher goals to pursue~~~

Watching the three troublesome brothers disappear with the wind, and feeling the peace return to the surroundings, Manjou-me silently clenched his fist: "Tenjōin, back then when I was trapped... I could only feel your presence in my heart. Even after being freed from my restraints, this thought has always lingered in my heart..."

"As expected, confessing is the only option... If this continues, I'll..."

Speaking of Manjōmu, I happened to catch a glimpse of the scene at the lighthouse.

In that place, he saw Ryo Marufuji and Asuka.

At this moment, the two of them were having their usual "rendezvous" by the lighthouse, just like when they were searching for Fubuki in the past.

"Damn it! As expected, Tenjouin and Caesar..." Manjou, who had presumptuously labeled the two as a couple, had a look of resentment in his eyes: "But even so, I don't intend to give up!"

"Even if my opponent is that guy, I'll still put up a fight!"

With this in mind, Manjoume immediately left the rooftop, intending to seek help from others.

The first person that comes to mind is naturally Asuka's brother, Tenjouin Fubuki!

Fubuki...

No! Master! Please teach me your dating skills!

……

"After Fubuki, is everything alright now?"

Beside the lighthouse, with his arms crossed as usual, gazing at the distant horizon, Marufuji Ryo, whom Manjoume had arbitrarily identified as a love rival, or rather, Kaiser Ryo, turned to Asuka, who was standing quietly beside him, and asked about the state of his friend Fubuki.

"Yes, it's all over now." Nodding gently, Asuka smoothed her long hair that had been ruffled by the sea breeze and added, "...My body and mind have both returned to the way they were before, my brother."

"Original..."

Upon hearing this, Kaiser Liang frowned, a complex expression appearing on his face, as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.

However, after seeing the bright look on Asuka's face, he gave up on continuing to dwell on the topic: "Really? That's great... Now I can graduate from here with peace of mind."

After thinking for a moment, Marufuji Ryo added, "...It can also be considered as graduating for Fubuki."

Because Tenjouin Fubuki had been missing for a long time, he was not yet of graduation age compared to Marufuji Ryo, who was in the same cohort.

After spending the remaining few days, third-year student Ryo Marufuji will be facing the end of his student life.

Graduation, entering society, and then stepping onto the grand stage of professional competition.