Five-Headed Dragon

Who exactly is Ogorou Daimon?

First, it's certain that he doesn't have a brother or junior who can punch monsters and kick spirits; he has no brother named Suguru Daimon, nor a nephew named Masaru Daimon.

As for the anime's setting, he was Gozaburo Kaiba's initial executive assigned to Seto Kaiba. He was depicted as Seto Kaiba's greatest aid in establishing himself within Kaiba Corporation, helping him build his own business and company, and subsequently acquiring Kaiba Corporation itself.

And then... that's it.

As an anime that focuses on solving all problems through card duels, it naturally wouldn't delve into so-called business warfare. This meant Yu Ming didn't have a particularly deep impression of the character; anything that could highlight his personal abilities remained purely in the setting.

As for now... one could only say he perfectly fits the stereotype of a "business elite."

"Sharp insight, excellent memory."

Yu Ming couldn't help but look straight ahead. There, Ogorou Daimon stood with his arms crossed, striking the classic pose of Jinzo.

"My suspicions were indeed correct; you are a Duelist not to be underestimated."

"So you're saying you're more impressive for noticing that?"

The young man's lips curled.

"..."

Ogorou Daimon fell silent. Since most of his face was covered by machinery, no one could discern his expression.

But Yu Ming didn't care. He had seen this kind of thing, this tactic, too many times.

Ultimately, that's just how the so-called elite persona is; they often engage in this kind of passive-aggressive behavior.

It seems like they're praising their opponent, but in essence, they're placing themselves in a higher position, as if looking down on everything.

"Arrogant, selfish."

In the anime's portrayal, the Big Five were all depicted as such, speaking with an arrogant tone that highlighted their self-importance from the start, looking down on everyone except Kaiba from beginning to end. And Mr. Ogorou Daimon was particularly exemplary among them.

Yu Ming remembered that in the anime, he even looked down on the other four colleagues, considering himself the strongest and leader of the Big Five... That should be right, shouldn't it?

Perhaps it had been too long since he rewatched the main anime, and for a moment, Yu Ming felt he couldn't recall such minor details.

But then, did it even matter that much?

"It's already come to this, anyway..."

Looking up at the swirling, murky chaos around him, Yu Ming couldn't help but glance at the floating stone slab behind Ogorou Daimon.

The abstract relief was far from exquisite; one could only discern something with five heads, possessing an aesthetic reminiscent of the Stone Age.

"Alright, that's enough."

Adjusting his helpless mood, Yu Ming sighed.

"Let's get to the point. You brought me to a place like this; it can't just be for idle chatter, boasting, and showing off your mysterious sense of superiority, can it?"

"Tsk... you sharp-tongued brat."

Yu Ming's unyielding attitude, as if he were completely detached from the situation, made Ogorou Daimon lose his composure.

"It seems you don't understand the situation at all!"

The former Kaiba Corporation executive couldn't help but raise his voice.

"You should learn to respect your elders!"

Even though his arms were crossed, Yu Ming could still tell he was distinctly puffing out his chest.

And then...

"Hmph!"

Nothing happened.

Yu Ming couldn't help but look around again. The murky darkness still stretched endlessly. Under the candlelight, that abstract stone slab remained firmly upright.

In contrast...

"Hmm!"

"Hmph!"

When Yu Ming turned his gaze back to Jinzo, he saw him repeatedly puffing out his chest, his neck unusually long, like a duck seeing a fish in the sky.

For a moment, Yu Ming couldn't help but ask:

"What exactly are you doing?"

"..."

The moment his words fell, a strong, eerie atmosphere quickly enveloped the entire area.

In the deep silence, Ogorou Daimon remained as still as a statue.

After a long while, a cold voice finally emerged from the machinery covering the android's face:

"To be able to withstand the might of the Evil Dragon, it seems you are stronger than I imagined."

"Huh?"

"If given some time to grow, perhaps you truly could carve out a place for yourself in this world."

"No…"

"But unfortunately, everything you have will end here."

"Wait a minute."

"Blame it on your bad timing, then."

Yu Ming finally fell silent, realizing there was no longer any need to speak.

His gaze shifted upwards. Behind the Jinzo, whose eyes glowed red, an ancient stone tablet emanated a dense black mist.

"Great Evil Dragon, bestow your power upon me!"

At Ogorou Daimon's shout, the black mist gradually coalesced into a phantom—the Evil Dragon!

But really, what kind of Evil Dragon could represent the Big Five?

Hint one:

It has five attributes in its lore.

Hint two:

It is one of the monsters with the highest attack power.

Hint three:

It has five heads.

A monster with these characteristics, also known as an 'Evil Dragon,' its name is:

"Five-Headed Dragon!"

The moment its true name was called, Yu Ming felt the previously vague dragon's roar suddenly become clear.

When he came to his senses, a colossal figure had fully descended from the murky depths.

Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, Dark.

On its massive body, dragon heads representing the five attributes writhed like long snakes, each head incredibly ferocious, as if ready to devour anyone.

As they faced off, Yu Ming could feel the breath washing over him with every inhale, as if he, a mere speck, would be swallowed whole by one of the Evil Dragon's heads at any moment.

"You will become its sacrifice!"

As Ogorou Daimon declared this, the surrounding shadows seemed to churn, emitting a viscous pressure.

"Tsk, it does feel quite pressing."

Although he said that, Yu Ming was not flustered. After all, this wasn't some fantasy world where disagreements instantly led to world-ending destruction without any reason.

Crack

Facing the ferocious Evil Dragon, Yu Ming openly drew his short gun and attached it to his wristband. The mechanism extended, restoring its original form under the green indicator light.

Almost simultaneously, Yu Ming felt the voices lingering in his ears disappear.

Looking around, it seemed even the candlelight flickering in that darkness had stopped swaying.

In this moment, where even time seemed to have completely solidified, Yu Ming simply watched the figure that appeared to be completely enveloped by the Evil Dragon.

Ogorou Daimon—the man presenting himself in the form of Jinzo—seemed to gaze down at him.

Then…

"Duel."

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