Chapter Summaries

Zane Truesdale defeated Aster Phoenix, overturning Saiō Takuma’s prophecy and drawing Saiō’s attention to the possibility that someone was changing fate. Kira recognized that his interference had altered Zane’s path and planned to pursue Saiō through his sister.

• Zane Truesdale defeated Aster Phoenix, ending Aster’s winning streak and preserving his own undefeated record.
• Aster demanded a rematch, but Zane left and told him he would have to wait in line.
• Saiō Takuma watched Aster’s defeat through his Crystal Ball and suspected that Revolver or another hidden player had disrupted fate.
• Kira read reports of Zane’s victory and concluded that his interference had changed Zane’s destiny.
• Zallug told Kira that Saiō had disappeared, and Kira suggested investigating Saiō’s sister.

Saiō Misuchi gave Ganmaru one last chance to defeat Revolver, transferring Enmaru’s power to him and tasking him with reclaiming the spirit cards held by Revolver. Ganmaru accepted the burden of the Four Monarchs and set out to prove himself to the Society of Light.

• Saiō Misuchi confronted Enmaru and Ganmaru over the failures of Ice Maru and Thunder Maru and threatened to take back their powers.
• Enmaru and Ganmaru promised to defeat Revolver within the day, and Misuzu granted them one final chance.
• Misuzu sealed Enmaru into a card and transferred his power to Ganmaru.
• Misuzu gave Ganmaru Zaborg the Thunder Monarch and Mobius the Frost Monarch cards and ordered him to recover their spirit cards from Revolver.
• Ganmaru accepted the mission and promised not to disappoint the Society of Light.

Kira learned about the GX Tournament and agreed to consider joining after finishing his current business. He then answered a challenge to Revolver’s club from Ganmaru, who claimed the Four Monarchs’ power, and the duel began with Ganmaru’s opening turn.

• Mokuba told Kira that Duel Academy’s GX Tournament would run through the school year and explained its badge-based format.
• Kira received an urgent call from Heiqi about a strange Society of Light duelist challenging the club.
• Kira changed into Revolver’s outfit and confronted Ganmaru, who claimed to wield the ultimate power of the Four Monarchs.
• Ganmaru began the duel by summoning Ore Golem, activating Guiding Ore Vein, and setting a card.
• Kira drew, used Take Over 5 to send five cards from his Deck to the Graveyard, and Normal Summoned Head Zaluug.

Kira and Ganmaru continued their Duel as Ganmaru used Ore Golem and Guiding Ore Vein to inflict damage before Tribute Summoning Granmarg the Rock Monarch. Kira revived Black Scorpion - Meanae the Thorn to evade Granmarg’s attack on his Back Row.

• Kira summoned Head Zaluug, which destroyed Ganmaru’s Ore Golem and made Ganmaru discard a card.
• Ganmaru used Guiding Ore Vein to summon another Ore Golem, then activated Rock Slab Blast to damage Kira and destroy the giant before Guiding Ore Vein summoned it again.
• Kira set four cards and ended his turn; Ganmaru drew cards, and Kira activated the Continuous Trap Appropriate to draw when Ganmaru drew outside the Draw Phase.
• Ganmaru Tributed Ore Golem to Tribute Summon Granmarg the Rock Monarch, then targeted one of Kira’s Set Cards with Granmarg’s effect.
• Kira chained Call of the Haunted to revive Black Scorpion - Meanae the Thorn from his Graveyard, causing Granmarg’s attack to hit nothing.

Ganmaru summoned Titan, Spirit of Rock, but Kira’s Crush Card Virus destroyed the Monarchs in Ganmaru’s Deck and left his strategy in ruins. Kira ended the turn by choosing Granmarg the Rock Monarch from Ganmaru’s Graveyard to summon during his next Standby Phase.

• Ganmaru used Card of Sanctity, then banished Ore Golem to Special Summon Titan, Spirit of Rock.
• Titan, Spirit of Rock attacked and destroyed Leader Zallug, reducing Kira’s Life Points to 2200.
• Granmarg the Rock Monarch attacked Mina the Thorn, triggering Kira’s Crush Card Virus and destroying every monster with 1500 or more ATK in Ganmaru’s hand, Field, and Deck.
• Ganmaru set two cards and ended his turn after losing his Monarchs.
• Kira activated Deep Grave and selected Granmarg the Rock Monarch from Ganmaru’s Graveyard for his next Standby Phase.

Kira and Ganmaru traded attacks and traps, and Ganmaru used Kira’s Crush Card Virus to destroy the high-ATK monsters on both sides. Ganmaru restored his Monarchs with Pot of Avarice, but Heavy Storm destroyed one of Kira’s Set Cards and activated Jackpot 7’s victory condition, leaving Ganmaru wary of the threat.

• Kira revived Granmarg the Rock Monarch from Ganmaru’s Graveyard and attacked, but Ganmaru revived Obnoxious Celtic Guardian and used Graverobber to steal Crush Card Virus, destroying monsters with 1500 or more ATK.
• Ganmaru used Pot of Avarice to return four Monarchs and Ore Golem to his Deck, then drew two cards while Kira drew two through Appropriate.
• Ganmaru activated Heavy Storm, destroying Appropriate and Kira’s Set Card.
• Kira revealed that the destroyed card was Jackpot 7, which was banished by Heavy Storm and could win him the Duel if three copies were banished this way.
• Ganmaru realized he needed to watch for the remaining Jackpot 7 cards.

Kira used the Black Scorpion Thief Gang to exploit its forced effect and banish a second Jackpot 7, leaving Ganmaru facing a likely loss. Ganmaru activated his Set Trap, Mirror of Cursed Words, just before the final attack could resolve.

• Ganmaru revealed that his destroyed Set Card, Volcanic Eruption, dealt 300 damage to Kira and would let both players search for a Fire Attribute monster during the next Standby Phase.
• Ganmaru summoned Flame of Invasion, destroyed Kira’s Army Dragon in battle, and triggered its effect to summon another Army Dragon from his Deck.
• Kira drew three cards with Magical Stone Excavation, summoned the Black Scorpion Thief Gang, and used Spy of the Flame Swordsman to give Ganmaru control of it.
• Kira had Army Dragon attack the Thief Gang, causing its effect to make Ganmaru send a Spell Card from his Deck to the Graveyard and banish a second Jackpot 7.
• With another Army Dragon ready to attack and the final Jackpot 7 in danger, Ganmaru activated his Trap Card, Mirror of Cursed Words.

Kira turned Ganmaru’s attempt to stop his Jackpot 7 combo into a trap, using Morphing Jar #2 to force the last Jackpot 7 from the top of his Deck into the Graveyard. The third Jackpot 7 was banished, completing Kira’s victory condition and leaving Ganmaru facing defeat.

• Ganmaru activated Mirror of Cursed Words to destroy Kira’s Army Dragon and break the Black Scorpion Thief Gang’s attack combo.
• Ganmaru claimed that fate had made him stronger, while Kira said he preferred a darker path and sent the third Jackpot 7 to his Graveyard with Foolish Burial Goods.
• Kira used Phoenix Wing Blast to return Jackpot 7 to the top of his Deck, then ended his turn as the Black Scorpion Thief Gang returned to his Field.
• Ganmaru added Thestalos the Firestorm Monarch to his hand with Volcanic Eruption, but Kira used Flip Reuse to place Morphing Jar #2 on Ganmaru’s Field.
• Kira activated Worm Nebula Meteorite, flipping Morphing Jar #2 face-up and forcing Ganmaru to draw three cards, including the Jackpot 7 on top of Kira’s Deck.
• Morphing Jar #2’s effect sent Jackpot 7 to the Graveyard, where Kira’s opponent’s effect banished it and completed his combo.

Kira defeated Ganmaru, who questioned his fate after losing, and Saiō Misuzu appeared through a mirror to seal him in a card. Misuzu told Kira she would meet him later, after watching a fateful duel at Duel Academy.

• Ganmaru lamented his defeat, and Kira told him that duelists had to forge their own fate rather than leave victory to it.
• Kira kept Ganmaru’s Deck and asked him to tell Saiō Misuzu that he would visit her soon.
• Saiō Misuzu appeared through a mirror, criticized Ganmaru, and sealed him inside a card with a beam of light.
• Misuzu told Kira she had expected him to find her base but would not meet him yet because she wanted to watch an important duel at Duel Academy.

Aster Phoenix challenged Judai Yuki to a duel at Duel Academy, hoping to test the prophecy that Judai might change his fate. Judai repeatedly stopped Aster’s powerful Destiny HEROes with Neo-Spacian Grand Mole, then began using Aqua Dolphin as the duel continued.

• Aster arrived at Duel Academy and chose Judai Yuki, rather than Kira, as his challenger.
• Aster summoned Destiny HERO - Dreadmaster, but Judai used Neo-Spacian Grand Mole to return it to Aster’s hand.
• Aster revived Dreadmaster and summoned Destiny HERO - Dogma, but Judai used Enemy Alert to bring back Grand Mole and return Dogma to the hand.
• Judai Normal Summoned Neo-Spacian Aqua Dolphin and began using its effect to inspect Aster’s hand and select monsters.

After Judai defeated Aster, Aster’s faith in Saiō’s prophecies collapsed. Saiō Misuchi invited Kira to duel in the Link System, and the chapter ended with her opening turn underway.

• Aster brooded over his recent defeats by Revolver, Zane Truesdale, and Judai, and began doubting Saiō’s prophecies and destiny.
• Judai celebrated his victory, while Kira attributed his success to the power of Neo-Spacian and the strength of Grand Mole and Dolphin.
• Kira reflected that Aster’s shattered Shard of Light had cut his connection to the Light of Destruction, leaving Saiō’s plans vulnerable to Judai and the other students.
• Saiō Misuchi contacted Kira through the Link System and invited him to meet in its Virtual World, where he recognized that she wanted allies to free her brother from evil.
• Kira met Misuchi alone, and they began a duel with both players at 4000 Life Points.
• Misuchi summoned Silver Shikigami - Ukyo, activated Moon Ring Mirror, drew two cards, and set two cards before ending her turn.

Kira and Misuzu began their duel, with Kira targeting Misuzu’s Moon Ring Mirror before defending against her Silver Shikigami’s direct attack. Misuzu’s attack remained blocked by Kira’s Air Circle monsters as the duel continued.

• Kira used Take Over 5, then tried to destroy Misuzu’s Moon Ring Mirror with Magic Eraser, but Misuzu redirected the effect with Pandora’s Treasure and drew two cards.
• Kira summoned Breeze Air Circle Bird in Defense Position, set two cards, and ended his turn.
• Misuzu drew two cards with Pot of Greed and used Silver Crossroads—Mirror Avenue to let Silver Shikigami—Ukyo attack Kira directly.
• Misuzu activated Trap Jammer to negate Kira’s Dark Barrier, but Kira chained Limit Reverse to revive Synthetic Air Circle Bird and summon Air Circle Bird from the Graveyard.
• Ukyo tried to attack again, but Air Circle Bird’s effect prevented Misuzu from declaring an attack while another Air Circle was on Kira’s field.

Kira summoned Supreme Sun and Phoenix God of Nephthys, then attacked Misuzu’s Ukyo. Misuzu revealed that she had been waiting for the attack and used Mirror Restraint to destroy both attacking Supreme Sun and Phoenix God of Nephthys.

• Misuzu summoned Silver Shikigami - Sakyo in Defense Position and set three cards.
• Kira used Take Over 5 and Pot of Greed to draw, then tried to destroy the back row with Heavy Storm, but Misuzu negated it with Anti-Revolution.
• Kira activated Card of Demise, Tribute Summoned Supreme Sun using two Air Circle Birds, and drew two cards.
• Kira used Quick Summon to summon Nephthys Guide, then Tributed it and Air Circle Bird to Special Summon Phoenix God of Nephthys.
• Misuzu activated Card of Sacrifice to draw two cards because her shikigami’s combined ATK was lower than Phoenix God’s.
• Kira attacked Ukyo with Supreme Sun, and Misuzu activated Mirror Restraint to destroy Supreme Sun and Phoenix God of Nephthys.

Misuzu and Kira traded monsters that could revive themselves, while Misuzu recovered Mirror Restraint and set four cards. Kira’s Phoenix God threatened to destroy her Back Row, but Misuzu stopped it temporarily and activated Infinite Demon-Slaying Mirror.

• Misuzu used Mirror Restraint to destroy Supreme Sun and Phoenix God of Nephthys, but Supreme Sun revived during Kira’s Standby Phase.
• Misuzu drew four cards, repositioned Sakyo and Ukyo, recovered Mirror Restraint, and set four cards before ending her turn.
• Kira revived Phoenix God of Nephthys, whose effect would destroy all Spell and Trap Cards on the Field.
• Misuzu activated Zero Force to negate and destroy Phoenix God, delaying its next revival and threat to her Back Row.
• Misuzu activated Terraforming after Phoenix God’s Special Summon and brought out Infinite Demon-Slaying Mirror.

Misuzu revived her Silver Shikigami and Tribute Summoned God of Darkness - Dark Deity, then used Infinite Demon-Slaying Mirror to fill her Field with copies. She left Kira facing five indestructible-by-battle Dark Deities as the Duel reached its climax.

• Kira Tributed Supreme Sun to draw two cards with Advance Draw, then used Dark Hole to destroy Misuzu's Silver Shikigami and disable her Mirror Restraint Trap.
• Misuzu drew cards while Kira revived Supreme Sun during the Standby Phase.
• Misuzu used Soul Revival Mirror to revive Silver Shikigami - Sakyo, then summoned Silver Shikigami - Ukyo from her Graveyard.
• Misuzu Tributed Sakyo and Ukyo to summon God of Darkness - Dark Deity.
• Misuzu sent Moon Ring Mirror to the Graveyard with Magic Planter, then used Infinite Demon-Slaying Mirror to summon four Dark Deity Tokens.

Misuzu used her Dark Gods and a massive attack to try to defeat Kira, but Kira’s Orichalcos cards absorbed the damage and set up a counterattack. Kira summoned Orichalcos Shunoros, defeated Misuzu, and reduced her Life Points to zero.

• Misuzu combined the attack power of her five Dark Gods with Courageous Advance and attacked Kira’s Supreme Sun.
• Kira summoned Orichalcos Kidara, which absorbed the Battle Damage, while Courageous Advance destroyed Misuzu’s Dark Gods at the end of the Battle Phase.
• Misuzu revived Dark God - Dark Deity, restored its four Tokens, and ended her turn with two Set Cards.
• Kira revived Supreme Sun and Phoenix God of Nephthys, but Misuzu negated Phoenix God’s effect and stopped Kira’s Atmosphere God Bird with Solemn Warning.
• Kira used Orichalcos Kidara’s effect to summon Orichalcos Shunoros with 12000 attack points, then defeated Misuzu and reduced her Life Points to zero.

Kira defeated Misuzu with his Orichalcos power, and Misuzu revealed that her and Saiō's predictions had recently begun failing. She asked Kira to save her brother and the world.

• Sylonos's ultimate move struck Misuzu, and Kira's Orichalcos monster defeated her.
• Misuzu recognized Orichalcos and praised Kira for commanding several extraordinary powers.
• Misuzu told Kira that fate predictions for Saiō, Aster Phoenix, the Four Emperors, and herself had recently been overturned.
• Kira suspected that his interventions had disrupted fate but could not explain why Saiō's power was failing.
• Misuzu asked Kira to save her brother and the world.

Misuzu explained how the Light of Destruction took control of Saiō Takuma through Destiny HERO - Plasma and revealed his plan involving Satellite Sky. Kira said he could save Saiō and asked Misuzu to help, and she agreed.

• Misuzu told Kira that Saiō had changed after the Light of Destruction possessed him through Destiny HERO - Plasma.
• Misuzu revealed that she planned to digitize her soul and stay in the Digital World to protect Saiō.
• Kira stopped Misuzu and showed that he already knew about Saiō's plan to use Prince Ojin's Satellite Sky to destroy life on Earth.
• Kira promised to save Saiō and asked Misuzu to cooperate with him.
• Misuzu agreed to help Kira.

Kira joined Mokuba Kaiba and Pegasus Tsukikage at Industrial Illusions to review Deck research and discuss a proposed project on Yugi Mutou. Their meeting shifted to an archaeological discovery in Europe, where Industrial Illusions had found something connected to Gladiator Beast.

• Mokuba Kaiba and Isono arrived at Industrial Illusions Headquarters, where Pegasus Tsukikage greeted them.
• Kira arrived on a glider and reviewed the Decks in development, showing interest in the incomplete Genex cards.
• Mokuba told Kira that cards had been set aside for him and invited his laboratory to join a project studying Yugi Mutou's cards and archetypes.
• Pegasus Tsukikage asked whether KaibaCorp had heard about Industrial Illusions' discovery at a European ruin.
• Pegasus Tsukikage said the excavation team had found what it had sought for six years and asked Kira and Mokuba whether they knew of Gladiator Beast.

Kira learned that Pegasus Tsukikage’s team had uncovered ancient Gladiator Beast tablets in Europe, and agreed to help with their study. Elsewhere, Saiō Takuma’s plans continued to unravel until an unexpected visitor appeared.

• Pegasus Tsukikage explained to Kira and Mokuba that his team had found Gladiator Beast tablets in European ruins and described their links to Ancient Rome.
• Tsukihiko told Kira the tablets were stored at an Illusion Industrial branch for testing and would be transported to headquarters if they proved safe.
• Tsukihiko revealed that Illusion Industrial and KaibaCorp had signed a joint development agreement, and Kira agreed to assist with the tablets.
• Saiō Takuma overturned his table in anger after another Tarot reading showed that events were slipping beyond his control.
• Saiō Takuma turned toward an unexpected presence, froze, and stared as though he had seen light.