The Manjome Group does not use the Duel Academy's teleportation gate; they have prepared their own Dimension Gate.
Suspended by steel cables beneath four helicopters, a massive metal Dimension Gate was transported from overseas to this remote island.
Amidst the gasps of a group of students, with a "boom," the Dimension Gate landed on the open ground of Academy Island, and Manjome's big brother then descended along the ropes as well.
"Eh, is Manjome's brother also that impressive?" Shou, present today, asked in confusion.
"...They are beginners," Manjome said, bowing his head.
"Even non-duelists have such skills, huh." Judai said in surprise.
"Alright, Jun, come up quickly."
"Chosaku brother, are you going too?" Manjome expressed a worried look, "That's not a place for outsiders to go casually."
"Hahaha, that's why a hanger-on remains a hanger-on, Jun." Hearing Manjome say this, Manjome Chosaku laughed heartily, "While you were playing house with kids at the Academy, our Manjome Group has improved the teleportation mechanism of the Dimension Gate, and even ordinary people without spirits can reach the Other Dimension using the Dimensional Pod!"
As he spoke, he clapped his hands, and several staff members pushed something covered in a white cloth, slowly moving it in front of the Dimension Gate. Then, he pulled the white cloth with force, revealing a dazzling bright white "pod" beneath.
"Really? Even ordinary people can use it?"
"Is the Manjome Group really that impressive?"
Manjome looked at the pod, opened his mouth, and then silently nodded.
"So, what is this duel for?" After the initial excitement, a student couldn't help but ask.
After all, although Tenjo Hikari and the others knew about the matter, they didn't deliberately spread the word, so witnessing this scene, everyone was quite puzzled.
"It's said that the Academy originally owed money to a certain group... it's the creditor who has come calling."
"Eh, eh, eh???"
"It seems if Manjome loses, the Duel Academy will belong to that group from now on."
"How could that be?"
Manjome Chosaku didn't care about the students' discussions at all; he merely looked at Manjome Thunder, crossed his arms, and said discontentedly, "The Manjome Group is committed to ruling the business world, political realm, and the dueling card realm — to rule the world!
I've done my utmost with your second brother in other aspects, Jun, why are you still only at this level until now!"
"We've invested so much in you every year, helping you participate in countless competitions, and yet, you're indulged for a year in this inexplicable place called Duel Academy for some personal dignity!"
He flicked his hand fiercely: "Jun, if you lose today, I'll become the principal of Duel Academy and directly dismiss you. From now on, you'll debut as an Entertainment Duelist and become the world's number one Entertainment Duelist!"
Tenjo Hikari shivered instinctively.
"No, even if it's Thunder's brother, this is too much!" Judai shouted forward, "Thunder is a proud Duelist, how can you decide his destiny so casually! Even if you're his brother, it's no excuse..."
"Hum, that person said it too."
Chosaku snorted coldly, recalling his previous conversation at Kaiba Company with Kaiba Seto about the ownership of "Duel Academy," where Kaiba Seto stated,
"Jun? Ha, whatever, you decide for yourselves. Whether it's Entertainment Duelist, Performance Duelist, or Professional Duelist, it's all fine."
"As for Duelists, let things be decided by duels."
Chosaku recited Kaiba Seto's words, raising his right hand in front of him, smiling as he said, "That's what he said."
"Ah, this..."
Judai's momentum suddenly deflated.
The other friends who wanted to speak for Manjome, those purely there for fun or more courageous students, couldn't find a reason anymore.
With the brother and the teacher saying this, they had no right to interfere; only Manjome himself was fit to speak on this matter.
"Alright, Judai, no need to say more." Manjome appeared very calm, "It's okay, I will prove to everyone the pride of Manjome Thunder!
The future of the school and mine, I will safeguard personally!"
This Manjome Thunder is pretty cool.
Chosaku laughed twice, clapping his hands, and a group of staff began quickly preparing the teleportation arrangements.
Incidentally, at this moment, Manjome Chosaku also noticed Tenjo Hikari standing at the side.
"Oh, it's you, the student who won in Domino City earlier?" Chosaku recognized Tenjo Hikari.
Tenjo Hikari nodded.
"Ranked first in your grade and already world-famous at such a young age, are you interested in joining our Manjome Company?"
This time, it was a shake of the head.
Manjome Chosaku didn't mind, instead turning back to Manjome: "Jun, don't think finding the strongest classmates to help will ensure smooth sailing, remember, our agreement with President Kaiba only allows you to participate in the duel alone!"
Thunder nodded helplessly: "Chosaku brother, I won't forget."
"Hum, that's good."
Afterwards, he thoroughly began rallying manpower.
Not only is he going, but he also has to arrange for camera personnel to go to that Dimension, so some time is needed for preparation.
And during this time, Tenjo Hikari found a chance to chat with Manjome.
"Our Manjome Group shouldn't be capable of making something like that." Manjome said thoughtfully, almost hinting, while looking at the teleportation pod, "The goal of Manjome Group is to dominate the commercial, political, and dueling realms.
Our group is not involved in research, nor do we have a dedicated research department."
Tenjo Hikari raised an eyebrow.
"Recently... those gentlemen told me that they might stop investigating. Because... they discovered that the Professor cooperates with our group."
He was referring to those sent by Kaiba Seto to investigate. In fact, they had already discovered that Akaba Leo had been to the Dimension he is going to this time, but precisely because they knew, it made the investigation difficult—because this revealed that Manjome Group was actually in cooperation with Akaba Leo.
In such a situation, it's not easy for them to intervene or say much. What to do exactly depends on Manjome's choice.
"...I see. Is that what you meant yesterday?"
Tenjo Hikari let several possibilities circle in his mind.
Akaba Leo is very good at stirring things up, and in a world filled with infinite "treasures" and "talented individuals" everywhere, it's quite normal for him to seek cooperation with some people.
After all, this world is not the talent-deprived "Fusion Dimension" in Yu-Gi-Oh! A5! Here, there are troublemaking entities everywhere capable of causing significant events!
"To be honest, yesterday I thought it was only related to the Dimension Gate." Manjome whispered, "But today when I saw that Dimensional Pod, I started to doubt their intentions!"
"Allowing normal people without Spirit Power and not even Duelists to use dimensional teleportation... what exactly do they intend to do." Manjome's eyes were filled with worry and confusion.
Tenjo Hikari shrugged helplessly.
"Tenjo."
"What?"
"I want to become the president of the Manjome Group!"
Tenjo Hikari blinked, looking at Manjome.
"Just like my master back then, I also want to... become the president of the Manjome Group!"
Goodness.
Tenjo Hikari never expected it, he already thought of Manjome as ambitious, yet he's even more ambitious than imagined.
"I suspect that the brothers and Professor Akuma are cooperating, and there must be a secret in that Dimension. Tenjo, can I ask you to go there after... to personally check it out?"
Tenjo Hikari finally understood his meaning.
No wonder he sought him out.
In terms of familiarity, he and Judai are obviously more familiar and well-coordinated; in terms of cooperation, if a tag team is not possible, Tenjo Hikari could only stand and watch.
But some matters can only be done by Tenjo Hikari!
"Then to confirm again, do you really not need assistance? After all, an unknown Dimension, its dangers are unpredictable, and you'll have to wear a shackle preventing the use of ATK over 500."
"Ha, a Duelist must not fear!" Even with cold sweat, Thunder's eyes were still full of spirit.
"Big brother, you're so cool!"
Just when Tenjo Hikari couldn't help but want to applaud him, three odd little creatures suddenly popped out around him, yellow, green, black, looking mischievous and only wearing underpants, sticking to Manjome, cheering excitedly.
"Eh——"
Tenjo Hikari stood there in a daze.
Although knowing such a scene would appear, actually seeing it still... makes it a bit hard to maintain composure.
"Shut up, you're so annoying——" He quickly waved his hand, knocking the three Spirits away.
"What is Manjome doing?" asked Shou in confusion not far away.
"That, um..." Judai looked at the three Spirits flying around and also didn't quite know how to respond.
Having argued with the three Spirits for a while, Manjome gathered the cards and loudly justified: "I investigated, in a corner of the island there's a dry well, it's where students of previous classes discard their cards, I got a bunch of riffraffs from there!"
"Big brother, how can you call us riffraffs~"
"Exactly, exactly."
Tenjo Hikari couldn't help but glance aside to watch Manjome Group setting up shooting equipment and installing the teleportation pod.
"Hey, why did you turn away too!!"
Just as Manjome was clashing with his cards, his brother was finally ready and, watching his brother embarrassing himself by "dancing," he shook his head again.
This useless brother, when will he ever grow up.
"Alright, Jun! Stop messing around!"
"Prepare for teleportation!"
"Target——Union Hangar!"