I'm in Yu-Gi-Oh!, but I'm also in Machine Ascension.

"..."

Soon, faced with the seemingly excited and heartfelt words of Principal Samejima, Yufeng indeed picked up the thick stack of new student registration forms on the table in front of Principal Samejima and began to look through them with great interest.

Finally, Yuuka immediately grabbed a registration form featuring a photo of a sunny boy with a bright smile—[Yuuki Judai].

"Very well, Judai... As for the entrance exam... I'll personally torture you!"

63. [Cyber ​​Dragon - Infinite] VS [Hero Arrives]! Battle against Jaden Yuki!

Soon after confirming his employment as a professor at the Duel Academy, he was provided with his own office and dormitory.

However, almost within half an hour of Yu Feng appearing at the Duel Academy, a video link was immediately established in Principal Samejima's office with the Kaiba Group.

After a few signal fluctuations flashed back and forth on the big screen, the president's resolute face, hidden beneath his chestnut-brown short hair, appeared instantly. Compared to back then, he had lost some of his fierceness and gained some vicissitudes, but what remained unchanged was the sharp sense of pride from his soul.

"Wandering in the Wind!"

At that moment, a deep, hoarse, and rough voice, desperately suppressing his emotions, echoed throughout the spacious office.

In an instant, Seto Kaiba's gaze also became extremely complex:

"Ugh... Damn it... He disappeared for so long without even saying goodbye? Yufeng... Don't forget we still have a duel we agreed to fight."

Soon, as if he had finally let out his long-suppressed obsession, President Seto Kaiba coughed twice, and his previously excited expression relaxed slightly.

"Hmph~ You bastard, are you afraid of the wrathful flames of my mighty Blue-Eyes White Dragon?!"

"Yufeng... I am no longer the same as before. After the Duel City tournament, I have experienced more trials... Now, my new form of [White Dragon] is no weaker than your [Cyber ​​Dragon] deck."

"..."

Soon, amidst the president Seto Kaiba's excited and unquestionable voice, [the situation was resolved].

Yufeng smiled and nodded, agreeing on a new time for their duel with Seto Kaiba on the screen.

...

Although he was utterly rude to his arch-rival, Seto Kaiba, as the founder of the academy, still gave instructions to Samejima, the current headmaster of Duel Academy, granting Yuuki the highest authority within the academy.

"Hmm... if more people could truly understand that guy's dueling techniques... the entire dueling world would probably become much more interesting..."

After hanging up the phone, seemingly recalling that day a few years ago when Yuuki used the "Fatal Five-Hit Combo" to "bleed and struggle," and even the situation where he ultimately achieved a "special victory," Seto Kaiba's serious eyes flashed with a smile of extreme appreciation.

...

Then, under Principal Samejima's arrangement, they moved into the teachers' dormitory of Obelisk-Blue that same day.

Meanwhile, at Youfeng's request, the person in charge of the practical dueling phase at the Duel Academy on the second day was changed from Professor Chronos to the new professor, Youfeng.

"Damn it, who stole my thunder!"

"Hmm... There isn't a single one named Yuuka among the outstanding duelists who have emerged in recent years... Could it be..."

Soon, the middle-aged duelist, whose personal style was very European and whose golden "mushroom head" was tied back, who had a deep understanding of dueling concepts, immediately had a distorted expression.

He immediately recalled his outstanding performance in the "Duel City" tournament hosted by President Seto Kaiba, where he even defeated three legendary duelists with the "God Card"—Yugi Muto, Seto Kaiba, and Malik from Egypt.

But soon, she was reminded once again of the handsome boy who seemed to be about the same age as Tenjouin Asuka, as that was circulating among the students.

He immediately snorted coldly, dismissing the idea:

"Hmph...it seems like it's just a coincidence of names. This kid needs to be taught a lesson tomorrow!"

Immediately afterwards, the middle-aged man also angrily slammed his hand on the table in front of him.

...

Soon after spending a peaceful night on the island where the Duel Academy was located, the group immediately went to Kaiba Park in Dono City.

This place was also the gathering point for this event, and it was densely packed with students who had signed up to become professional duelists.

At this moment, after the written test in the morning, the afternoon immediately entered the tense practical duel phase.

Sitting in the center of the stage, You Feng watched the card games and calculations of the hopeful young men and women. He started by frowning slightly, but eventually got so bored that he took a nap on the stage.

"Hmm...it's actually that mysterious champion, Mr. Yufeng, who shone so brightly in the Duel City Tournament..."

Inside the enclosed dueling arena, in the audience seats, a black-haired boy, already wearing a bright blue Obelisk Blue uniform, who seemed to have passed the Duel Academy's entrance exam and become a formal student, immediately showed a hint of surprise.

"If he's the one in charge of all the duels for this entrance exam... things are about to get really interesting—the level of this year's admitted students might be surprisingly high!"

Soon, accompanied by Wan Zhangmu's excited voice, he glanced at You Feng on the platform with a hint of anticipation, his face filled with even more fervent expectation:

"I heard that Mr. Youfeng will personally participate in the students' tests through duels this time. I'm really envious of those guys..."

Soon, with a slightly excited expression, Wan Zhangmu, who had been directly promoted from a lower-level academy in the Duel Academy and did not need to take the entrance test, obviously had no chance to fight Yu Feng. A strong sense of unwillingness flashed in his eyes.

The crowd that had been fawning over him since the beginning, believing that Manjoume would undoubtedly dominate the entire Duel Academy for the rest of the semester, all nodded in unison with a fawning expression.

"That's right... This opportunity to duel with Mr. Yufeng seems like it belongs to Manjou, doesn't it?"

"How dare those small fry receive guidance from Mr. Yuuka?! He's a powerful duelist who can defeat both Yugi Muto and Seto Kaiba..."

...

Meanwhile, on the second floor of the dueling arena, leaning against the railing, one could see that everyone seemed to be casting respectful and admiring glances at You Feng, who was in charge of this duel.

In this environment where duels reign supreme, Asuka Tenjouin, dressed in a skirt, looked longingly in the direction of Yuuki:

"Even the first time I met... Mr. Yufeng, he was sitting in a wheelchair, which was quite a strange sight... But... as that mysterious legendary duelist, I'm really eager to see him in person."

Amidst Asuka Tenjōin's somewhat agitated mutterings, the blue-haired boy beside her, Ryō Marufuji, immediately fixed his gaze on Yūka on the platform with a flickering look:

"...Hmm...Compared to you all, as one of the inheritors of the deck of Mr. Yufeng, a powerful figure who pioneered the electronic style..."

"I will actively seek opportunities to personally challenge Mr. Yufeng using my own Cyber ​​Dragon deck!"

Soon, Marufuji Ryo, after glancing seriously at the [Cyber ​​Flow] core card [Cerberus] in his card box, immediately broke into a confident smile:

"Me...and my old friend..."

...

And soon, at this very moment, as You Feng had unknowingly become the center of everyone's attention like a bombshell, the practical test had essentially come to an end:

"Candidate number 110, Jaden Yuki, please proceed to Duel Arena #5 for the entrance exam!"

The host's gentle yet urging voice immediately resounded throughout the empty dueling arena.

Professor Chronos, with his golden mushroom-shaped haircut, frowned instantly.

"Hmph, this kid's written test scores look really bad. He doesn't seem like a hardworking student. If he's late because he doesn't take the duel seriously, I suggest he be disqualified from admission!"

Soon, after glancing over the crowd on the stage and receiving flattering approval, Professor Chronos's gaze flickered and landed on You Feng:

"Well then, Professor Youfeng...emm...Professor Youfeng...this should bring our work to a close..."

But the next second, just as everyone was packing up their documents to leave, Yuuki shook his head with a smile and snatched the registration form with Yuuki's name on it directly from Professor Chronos's hand:

“Professor Chronos... Sometimes, fixed theories do not necessarily reflect a duelist’s strength. A duelist should be a fighter who values ​​real combat.”

"Therefore, there's absolutely no need to worry about the written test scores..."

...

Soon, accompanied by the faint voice of the boy whose name was recorded in the stories of this legendary duelist.

Although he had instantly recognized Yu Feng as a legendary duelist upon seeing him and had no doubt about Yu Feng's strength, Professor Chronos was still furious at this moment, seeing someone contradict him—someone who had once been the absolute authority on theory at the Duel Academy. His expression turned cold.

"...Hmph...Even if Mr. Youfeng says so, this kid was late, so he should be disqualified immediately. That's what the rules say..."

But before Professor Chronos could finish his solemn protest, a boy with a "jellyfish head" hairstyle staggered in, panting heavily, from the dueling arena located in the Seahorse Park.

"Not yet—not completely late, I finally made it!" Soon, the boy with the "jellyfish hair" glanced at his watch, scratched his head, and flashed a toothy grin.

"Haha, one minute left, so I guess I can officially begin this duel now!"

"..."

With Jaden Yuki's sincere and earnest voice accompanying him, and after glancing at the time in surprise, even Chronos was completely speechless this time. He could only wave his hand helplessly, signaling to hurry up and begin the test.

But just as the staff in the arena nodded in response and placed the [Exam-Exclusive Deck] into the Duel Disk, ready to begin the final duel of this countdown, the moment arrived.

In the very center of the arena, which was divided to form a competition space where several duels could be held simultaneously, the door to the faculty passageway was opened.

Everyone immediately noticed Yuuki, who was wearing a silver-white Duel Disk, standing there, seemingly preparing to stand opposite the "jellyfish-headed" boy, Jaden Yuki, as an examiner for this test.

"Eh?!"

"Are you the senior student I met yesterday? No... why are you wearing a work badge with the word 'professor' on it?!"

Upon seeing the tag on Yuuki's chest, Yuuki Jaden was momentarily stunned:

"My goodness... You've become a professor at the Duel Academy at such a young age... So, senior, you must be the strongest duelist in this Duel Academy?!"

"This is such a wonderful surprise!"

...

Soon, amidst the cheers and jubilation of Jaden Yuki, the crowd clearly had reservations about Yuuki's sudden intervention to personally face Jaden Yuki, expressing a different perspective:

"Damn it... I never expected that Mr. Yufeng's personal duel guidance... would be aimed at the worst student?!"

"This kind of poor student... what's his name, Jaden Yuki? It seems like he has no chance of passing the Duel Academy's entrance exam, right?"

"Was Mr. Youfeng's guidance aimed at the losers this time? That's really disappointing... I was hoping for a clash of titans..."

"..."

Soon, amidst a chorus of complaints from the crowd, Jaden Yuki looked at Yuuki across from him and shrugged slightly.

"Senior, I don't know why, but it seems like I'm being looked down upon."

Seeing Jaden Yuki's helpless expression, Yuki immediately shook his head and then shuffled one of his decks into the Duel Disk:

"Judai, this is the first thing I, as your teacher, will teach you—never let anything other than the duel in front of you distract you."

"bring it on!"

...

The powerful voice of the boy, who appeared to be around the same age as him, instantly inspired Jaden Yuki, who quickly smiled and nodded.

"Okay, senior..."