Yu-Gi-Oh! The Pitfall Hero

At this moment, Professor Chronos, who had turned his back to everyone, finally looked like a teacher.

435 The Battle of Fate: Heroes vs. Cyber ​​Dragons!

After boarding a plane bound for America, Hayato finally left Duel Academy amidst everyone's farewells, heading to a wider stage.

This Osiris Red, who was once the worst student, and who was supposed to be a year older than Yusei and the others, but was always underestimated, ended up stepping into society ahead of everyone else and starting his new life.

A future full of infinite possibilities awaits him.

After he left, time passed, and soon it was time for the final exams at the Duel Academy.

At the end of this semester, third-year student Kaisa Ryo will also be spending his last days on campus.

……

"Hey... let me see the results of today's graduation exam..."

"Oh! This year's number one... it's still Marufuji Ryo as expected!"

One day in class, Professor Chronos, who had gathered his graduating third-year students together and was watching the monitor in the classroom with them, announced the results of the written test for the semester.

Just like in previous years, the man who scored full marks in all subjects, ranked first on the list, and left the second place far behind, is still Marufuji Ryo, who is known as "Caesar".

His perfect performance, just like himself, left no room for error!

"...A perfect score! That's incredible!"

"Caesar...invincible!"

Seeing this obvious result, neither Professor Chronos nor anyone else, including Ryo Marufuji himself, showed much surprise.

It was as if, in their eyes, this was something perfectly normal.

"As expected of Marufuji Ryo, he's perfect in every subject."

Professor Chronos cast an approving glance at Ryo Marufuji, who was standing silently with his arms crossed, and then smiled and said, "Well, in that case, Marufuji, as the model graduate this year, you will have the right to freely choose your opponent from among the current students in the graduation duel~ Here you go!"

"Oh! Caesar's opponent... who could it be?"

"Yes... I've been wanting to ask that question too. Who will Caesar ultimately choose?"

Upon hearing Professor Chronos's remarks, the crowd began to whisper amongst themselves.

Speaking of third-year students, perhaps only Fubuki Tenjouin, who disappeared and then returned, has the strength to fight Caesar?

However... due to his long absence, he cannot graduate today.

Strictly speaking, Tenjōin Fubuki will have to wait another year.

Therefore, Caesar's duel opponents became a topic of much discussion.

Which lucky guy was fortunate enough to become a victim of the electronic dragon?

This is something I can't wait to see!

……

"So... you came here specifically to find an opponent for your graduation duel?"

Osiris Red Dormitory, Yusei and his friends' room.

This room, which was changed from a four-person room to a three-person room after Hayato left, received an unexpected visitor today.

Marufuji Ryo... This man, who scored full marks in all subjects of the written test and received special qualifications as a model student, and who is currently the hottest topic in the academy, went straight to Yusei's dormitory after leaving the classroom.

This was the first time he had come to the interior of this dormitory during his three years at the Duel Academy.

After hearing his purpose and seeing Caesar's serious expression, Yusei couldn't help but ask the same question.

"...That's right, my opponent was decided long ago!"

Staring intently at Yusei's face, Caesar's blue eyes revealed a deep, cold light: "Yusei, after losing to you before, I have been waiting for an opportunity like this."

"During this time, I never slacked off even for a moment... Even after gaining new power, I did not believe that I had the confidence to win absolutely."

"Therefore, I want to use this duel to prove how much I've grown during this time!"

Excluding the duel where Camus took hostages to force Ryo Marufuji to surrender, this man known as Caesar has, strictly speaking, only ever lost to Yusei.

Furthermore, this news was known only to a very small number of people who were present at the time, and it did not spread widely.

In most people's minds, Ryo Marufuji is still the Caesar with an undefeated record!

"...Choose me? Aren't you going to consider other people like Judai or Manjoume?"

Yusei extended his finger and shook it, offering his suggestion.

Brother, please don't...

You're about to graduate, can't you just behave yourself a little?

"...While I'm also looking forward to a duel with an interesting guy like Jaden, deep down, I really do want to have a match with you, Yusei!"

Staring intently into Yusei's eyes, Caesar solemnly expressed his determination: "No one has ever made such a deep impression on me, Yusei. You are the first man to enter my heart..."

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Seeing that Marufuji Ryo, who seemed to be a natural airhead, was talking more and more outrageously and was showing signs of wanting to take advantage of men, Yusei, who was sweating profusely, quickly waved his hand to interrupt him and shrugged helplessly, saying, "Okay, okay... if you put it that way, I can't refuse, can I?"

"Stop saying things that could be misunderstood. If you want a duel, I'll accept!"

And so, Yusei accepted Caesar's challenge to a duel.

He had originally planned to give this opportunity to show off to Jaden, so that he and Caesar could have a re-enacted draw duel.

But... now that I've been called out, this idea is no longer feasible.

Rather than timidly standing still, it's better to boldly accept duel challenges from others.

If this stalemate continues, it might cause even deeper misunderstandings...

"Oh? You've agreed? Well then, that's settled... I'm looking forward to the duel."

After patting Yusei on the shoulder and nodding to Yuki Judai and Marufuji Sho beside him, Marufuji Ryo, feeling satisfied, turned around and left gracefully.

"Brother... in the final duel at the academy, you really did choose Yusei as your opponent?" Watching his brother's departing figure, Marufuji Sho couldn't help but sigh.

For him, neither his older brother nor Yusei, who was in the same grade, were figures he could never surpass in his life.

He wouldn't be surprised at all if the two of them started fighting again.

"Wow, that's amazing! Yusei... you actually got called out by that Caesar!" Yuki Jaden wiped his nose, his face full of joy.

Caesar, Wandering Star...

These two men, who had defeated him in duels one after the other, are about to duel again after a long time...

How could he not be excited by such a fact?

"Mmm...um..."

Nodding absentmindedly, Yusei, surrounded by Judai Yuki and Sho Marufuji after Ryo Marufuji left, turned his gaze to the direction outside the window.

He began to think about his next steps.

According to the original story, Ryo Marufuji, who was about to graduate, was supposed to have a fateful duel with the grown-up Jaden Yuki. In the duel, the two would each summon their ace monsters - [Cyber ​​Dragon] and [Elemental HERO Shiny Flame Wingman], and then rely on the effect of [Final Fusion] to stack their attack power. In the end, their LP would both reach zero, resulting in a draw and a relatively satisfactory ending.

However, after replacing Jaden Yuki's character with Yusei, the process of this duel and the outcome to be achieved will obviously change significantly.

As Yusei and Jaden Yuki grew, Caesar, the former No. 1, also continued to grow.

The current Caesar possesses the invincible [Cyber ​​Dragon Infinity] and holds a trap counter like [Red Reboot]. Apart from not yet being corrupted and not yet obtaining the Reverse Cyber ​​Stream card, in other aspects, he is completely incomparable to the original work.

"The last and strongest Cyber ​​Dragon...?"

Facing a Clockwork Dragon that was almost at its peak, Yusei could no longer maintain his usual composure.

After all, in terms of burst damage, Cyber ​​Dragon also possesses extremely strong output capabilities that are comparable to heroes.

One wrong move and you risk capsizing in a ditch.

……

"Hey! Did you hear? Caesar personally named that Osiris Red Wanderer as his opponent!!!"

"Huh? What? They actually chose their opponent from the bottom-ranked Osiris Red? That's unheard of!"

"Fool! Didn't you hear what I said? This red is not that red... Caesar's opponent is that Yusei who defeated the Three Phantom Demons!"

"Uh... I see... I subconsciously..."

"Yes, I understand... I was like that at first too..."

"...Damn it! Why isn't it me? Caesar's opponent should be me, Lord Manjoume, right? Why is it that Yusei guy again!"

"Tsk tsk... The supernova who resolved the Phantom Demon Chaos is going to face off against Emperor Caesar of the Duel Academy... This duel is going to be very interesting!"

"Hehehehe... Oh Mosiloi~~~!!!"

……

The rumor that third-year student Ryo Marufuji had personally named first-year student Yusei as his opponent quickly spread among the students.

The sight of this duel between the two sparked a sense of interest among the crowd.

The No. 1 of the third grade versus the supernova of the previous year... What wonderful results will the clash between these two produce?

With this in mind, everyone began to look forward to the upcoming graduation duel.

Then, in this atmosphere, time passed, and Kaiser Ryo's graduation duel began in the Duel Academy's dedicated arena.

Osiris Red, Apollo Yellow, Obelisk Blue...

Principal Samejima, Professor Chronos, Ms. Ayukawa Megumi, Professor Kabayama...

Traveling around the city for ten generations, the sky is fragrant and the sky is clear. Fubuki Tenjoin, Sky Misawa, Sho Marufuji...

Under the watchful eyes of countless people, Yusei and Caesar, the two opposing sides, stood at opposite ends of the dueling arena after making thorough preparations, presenting a stalemate.

"The moment has finally arrived."

"Hmm, heroes, and Cyber ​​Dragon... In a sense, this can be considered a showdown at the summit, right?"

"Hmph! That Caesar... he actually bypassed me, Lord Manjoume, and went straight to fight Yusei! This is unforgivable! Yusei, crush that guy!"