Yu-Gi-Oh!: This is the real duel!

"As expected, it's the International Illusion Society again, and that Pegasus guy again..." Seto Kaiba's cold gaze was still tinged with anger.

Seto Kaiba's KC Corporation and Pegasus's Illusion International are currently the two pillars of the dueling world.

KC Company was responsible for the virtual projection system, aiming to make the Duel Monsters game as realistic and engaging as possible. Meanwhile, International Illusion Company was responsible for card production and marketing.

On the surface, the two sides have a deep cooperative relationship, but both Seto Kaiba and Pegasus have ambitions to annex the other and monopolize the dueling industry.

Therefore, behind the seemingly harmonious facade lies a power struggle and scheming between the two.

Seto Kaiba gradually pressured Pegasus by monopolizing the dueling ring technology, while Pegasus bribed the five elders of KC Corporation in an attempt to undermine Seto Kaiba's power from within.

In short, the two had a deep-seated grudge.

So when Yuzuru hinted to Seto Kaiba that he had some connection with Pegasus, Seto Kaiba's expression immediately turned ugly.

He had no idea where Youche came from, so naturally he couldn't do anything out of line.

"Heh, since that's the case... then let's duel, Yuzuriha." After a long silence, Seto Kaiba said coldly, "I've seen your duels. Although I don't have a good impression of the International Illusion Society, I still acknowledge your strength."

"If you lose this duel, you will have to hand over the Armored Dragon, but if you win, I will give you the fourth Blue-Eyes White Dragon!"

Perhaps Seto Kaiba won't make things difficult for me today, but if I don't have a duel with him, I'm afraid I won't have any peace for a while.

This is already the third duel today.

Youche also possesses this physical strength.

But it's unclear whether the card sprites can handle it.

Just then, a loud yawn came from Youche's ear, and the armed dragon cub, who had slept for the entire afternoon, finally woke up.

Looking at the arrogant fellow in front of him, the Armored Dragon cub revealed a disdainful expression.

Armored Dragon Cub: This guy's too cocky, take him out! (￣_，￣)

Youche: ...

Very good. They've only known each other for less than a day, and they've already stopped calling each other "master" and started calling each other by our full names.

However, since the elf is in good condition, there's nothing to worry about.

Seto Kaiba's deck is extremely strong. Although his deck is still in its early stages, the presence of Card Spirits helps to bridge the gap, making everything much easier.

"Ta! Tat! Tat!"

A few minutes later, the lights were turned on in another dimly lit room!

A dueling arena with luxurious silver-white paint and a unique white dragon design appeared before Youche's eyes.

When he arrived at the battle area on the ladder with his deck, Seto Kaiba had already been waiting on the other side for a long time.

"Yusho, I have one more condition!" Seto Kaiba's booming voice rang out from the opposite side of the dueling platform, "If you lose this duel, you must reveal everything you know about Pegasus!"

Want to use this duel as an opportunity to gather information about the business war?

You Che chuckled inwardly and pondered for a moment.

Since I'm currently an unregistered resident of Domino City, and Seto Kaiba has raised the stakes, I can also propose that he resolve my identity issue after I win.

But this would likely make Seto Kaiba realize that he actually has no connection to Pegasus.

Because if someone is truly a core member of the International Illusion Society, then having an identity is completely irrelevant.

To avoid being exposed and to prevent Seto Kaiba from causing further trouble, Yuzuru chose to refuse: "Don't joke around. The value of Armored Dragon is already above that of Blue-Eyes White Dragon. Agreeing to a duel with you is already my biggest concession!"

Upon hearing this, Seto Kaiba felt his blood pressure soaring: "Damn Phantom Company lackeys! Since that's how it is, then let me show you the majesty of the strongest and most magnificent dragon! Prepare to tremble before absolute power! Duel! Begin!!"

Sure enough, this White Dragon Cancer would never allow the Blue-Eyed White Dragon to be insulted.

No matter how calm Seto Kaiba was before, just one casual remark was enough to completely divert his attention.

With a triumphant smirk, You Che drew his card and shouted, "Duel!"

Seto Kaiba, LP: 2000

Cruiser, LP: 2000

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"Chicken sauce~ (Grandpa~)"

After school, Yugi called out to his grandfather as usual, but today, Sugoroku Muto, who should have been sitting behind the card shop counter drinking tea, was nowhere to be seen.

"Hey? Yugi, where did your grandpa go? I can't wait to buy a few packs of powerful cards!" Yugi Muto returned with several of his high school classmates, and a tall boy with blond hair who looked like a delinquent asked eagerly.

"Could they have gone to buy more goods?" The girl in the short skirt who was with them looked towards the door.

"He might have gone to the bathroom! Game, which super rare card are you talking about? Show it to us quickly!" Another tall boy with a pompadour hairstyle excitedly suggested.

Yugi Muto shook his head and said, "No, that's Grandpa's most precious card. It's usually kept in a box. I can't touch it without his permission."

"The box? You mean...that one?" the blond boy asked, pointing to a storage box on the counter that had been opened and carelessly tossed aside.

Upon seeing this, Yugi Muto's face instantly turned deathly pale.

Realizing something was wrong, the group rushed out to search for him. After inquiring with their neighbors, they learned that Muto Sugoroku had been taken away by the KC Group.

The group rushed to KC Company and found a weak Muto Sugoroku sitting on a bench in the lobby on the first floor, looking extremely pale.

Seeing Yugi Muto finally appear, he handed over a deck of cards with trembling hands: "Yugi, Yugi... Blue-Eyes White Dragon is... You must defeat him..."

The moment he received the deck, the pyramid pendant on Yugi Muto's chest seemed to flash with a faint light, and Yugi Muto's previously timid demeanor suddenly became sharp.

The tall boy with the pompadour and the girl in the pink skirt quickly took Muto Sugoroku to the hospital.

Meanwhile, the enraged Yugi Muto and the blond boy named Katsuya Jonouchi went straight to the top floor of KC Corporation, determined to make Seto Kaiba pay the price!

However, when they arrived at the dueling arena, they found that the duel had already begun.

At this moment, the one dueling with Seto Kaiba is a boy whose face looks somewhat familiar.

"He... is that Yu Che from the news?!" Katsuya rubbed his eyes, somewhat incredulous.

Yugi Muto frowned, and he had only one thought in mind!

Regardless of who wins this duel, he must reclaim the card that rightfully belongs to his grandfather—the Blue-Eyes White Dragon!

Chapter 17 Joint Tactics! The Magician and the Evil Ninja!

"duel!!"

Cruiser, LP: 2000

Seto Kaiba, LP: 2000

"Whoosh—"

Youche drew a card from the top of the deck almost instantly and declared the start of his turn.

Offstage, Katsuya Jonouchi was secretly cheering for Yuzuru. Although he didn't know Yuzuru at all, the enemy of my enemy is my friend, and with both opponents being Seto Kaiba, he definitely hoped that Yuzuru would win.

"This duel will not be easy," Wang Yang said solemnly.

Jonouchi paused, then said, "Really? But Yuzuriha can easily defeat the national runner-up. Even if Seto Kaiba is the champion, he probably isn't much stronger than the runner-up."

“No,” Wang Yang shook his head, “Seto Kaiba, as the champion of the first National Duel Monster Tournament, is more than one level stronger than this year’s champion and runner-up. The reason he did not participate this year is simply because he could not find an opponent who could match him and did not want to waste his time.”

"Really...?" Jonouchi looked at Seto Kaiba standing opposite him, and the thought that this guy was actually his classmate made him feel a little incredulous.

"My first move: Draw a card!"

Yu Che didn't notice the two people who quietly appeared below the stage. This was his first time facing a duelist of Seto Kaiba's caliber, so he naturally had to concentrate all his attention.

"Face a monster, then place another card face down."

"Round over!"

Seeing that Yuzuru had chosen a safe defensive strategy from the start, Seto Kaiba couldn't help but burst into laughter: "Hahahahahaha!"

"You were spouting all that bravado before the duel, but you've already cowered away once it starts!"

"You Che! No matter what tricks you plan to use, they are all insignificant in the face of absolute power!"

"My turn! Draw a card!"

"Attack signal summoned! Bloodthirsty Orc!"

"roar--------"

The dueling platform flashed with light, and a violent, rough roar followed!

The cards that appeared on the battlefield transformed into a teleportation array, and a strong orc wielding a sharp axe stepped into the arena, his eyes gradually revealing boundless killing intent!

Bloodstained Orcs

【Four stars】

[Dark Attribute/Beast Warrior Race]

[Attack/Defense: 1900/1200]

Upon seeing this monster, Jonouchi's expression turned to surprise and envy: "Only four stars, but its attack power is 1900! What a powerful card!"

Wang Yang frowned slightly but remained silent.

Currently, his understanding of Seto Kaiba is relatively limited; he only knows that he is a power-focused, aggressive deck.

Even for a high-attack deck known for its high attack power, a four-star monster with nearly 2000 attack power is truly terrifying.

"Enter the battle phase!" Seto Kaiba pointed at Yuzuriha's card and shouted, "Go! Blood Demon Beastman! Attack that defense-position bastard!"

"Roar!!!!"

The powerful, bloodthirsty orc roared once more and charged at the enemy, swinging his giant axe!

But just as his attack was about to land, a powerful gust of wind forced him back.

"Trap Card - Attack Nullification!" Yuzuriha flipped up the face-down card and said, "This can only be activated when an opponent's monster attacks, negating that attack and forcibly ending the Battle Phase!"

"Ha!" Seto Kaiba sneered, "You've already been forced to use this kind of card to defend after just the first attack? It seems this duel is already decided!"

"Put two cards on the card!"

"Round over!"

Yuzuru remained unmoved by Seto Kaiba's trash talk; he simply waved his hand and drew a card from his deck.