Isn't he basically an Immortal!
Even Ruri, who was usually calm, couldn't help but scream out in surprise.
Although most people in this world have rather unusual deck constructions, even by these standards, Hikari Tenjo's deck is exceptionally abstract.
To be able to mimic Hikari Tenjo's deck and even use it well, that's indeed remarkable.
Yes, this is the talent of "Kagurazaka."
Although he doesn't have innate Spirit Power or outstanding deck-building skills, he possesses the ability to use any deck, no matter how abstract, just as well as its original owner.
"Kagurazaka, huh..."
On a ship heading to Duel Academy, a man wearing a standard professor's outfit, with a robust build, standing very straight with hair slicked back like a snake's, was methodically reviewing some documents: "Compared to other outstanding students, this student is really quite mediocre. Be it in grades, battle records, or dueling skill, he's just ordinary.
Even in my academy, there are plenty of students better than him. And yet, this is the kid you want me to focus on?"
His name is "Cobra."
Due to the Akaba Leo incident, Professor Cronos decided to evaluate all the teachers in the Global Duel Academy. Except for that Darklord user he scored zero, the rest of the professors and teachers would be successively evaluated at the main school.
Most of the evaluations had already been completed with assistance from Kaiba Company, but the ones carrying real weight were termed "professors" and those in various academies.
As representatives from all branch schools will come to the main school for exchange learning in the next semester, the main school decided to gather all professors at Duel Academy's headquarters for evaluation.
This gave Professor Cobra a reason to come here.
Fortunately, he doesn't mind the trouble.
One could say...
This might just suit his intentions.
During the GX Tournament, he already wanted to visit the Duel Academy headquarters.
Previously, Akaba Leo had also invited him for collaboration, but at that time he was saddened by something related to his son, so he didn't pay Akaba Leo much mind.
But now…
Everything has changed!
A yellow, glowing phantom unknowingly flew out and appeared in front of him.
The figure had no body, only a left hand resembling an Archfiend's claw, looking very eerie.
"Ah, that's true, that kid isn't exceptionally powerful compared to those excellent duelists. But... he is indispensable."
Exactly.
This phantom is indeed...
Yubel!
She laughed coldly.
She used the "resurrection" of Cobra's son as a bargaining chip to collaborate with Professor Cobra.
After witnessing Hikari Tenjo and Judai's duel up close, she realized how difficult Hikari Tenjo would be to handle.
Wanting to torment Judai's friends to prove her unique love for him was a problem as Hikari Tenjo wasn't easy prey.
If she could fully revive, then she'd be confident against Hikari Tenjo.
But as of now…
She only has one left hand.
Under these circumstances, trying to defeat that bizarre Otherworld God seems almost impossible.
However, after some research, she found two very promising "targets."
One was Hikari Tenjo's senior, who once accompanied the group of kids facing Trials at the Critical Point, the former king of Dinosaur-Type duelists, the Legendary Duelist "Dinosaur Lyuzaki."
If she could possess him, she could surely achieve the desired effect.
Unfortunately, before she could carry out this plan, she learned from Cobra that Dinosaur Lyuzaki had seemingly left this dimension for some adventure in another.
With that, the best option was gone.
Luckily, she's always had plots and plenty of adaptability.
Through meticulous investigation and study, she discovered another person perfectly fitting her needs, and in some respects, even more suitable than Dinosaur Lyuzaki.
And that is...
Kagurazaka!
Kagurazaka once dueled with Judai and even dared to provoke him, damn it.
Originally, Kagurazaka and Judai should have been mere acquaintances, but this person almost perfectly replicated Hikari Tenjo's abilities, earning Hikari Tenjo's appreciation, being invited to the Fusion Department, becoming the renowned "Copy Duelist Kagurazaka."
Of course, it is precisely because of this reason that Kagurazaka interacts with Judai almost daily, establishing a friendship with him.
With this scenario.
He is both a friend of Judai and Hikari Tenjo, able to mimic both their dueling styles and easily use their decks. Most importantly, compared to Dinosaur Lyuzaki, he has one significant advantage.
That is—he is nearby!
If something happened to Dinosaur Lyuzaki, Hikari Tenjo would undoubtedly be anxious, much like how in her investigation with Insector Haga, Hikari Tenjo would surely rush to help.
But ultimately, time would be needed, preventing immediate involvement in a duel!
But Kagurazaka—he's close enough!
Both Hikari Tenjo and Judai would feel the agony.
There couldn't be a better choice.
Of course, Yubel considers strength too.
And at a glance, Kagurazaka's strength seems not significant, but in reality, it's quite commendable!
To use the decks of Hikari Tenjo and Judai, he is born to be a "mirror!"
With such talent, Kagurazaka can even adapt to her power, directly using her deck!
This discovery even stunned Yubel after her research.
Honestly, she never really cared about who Judai's classmates were until she recently began to seriously study all Duel Academy students after the team duel of Judai and Hikari Tenjo against the Manjome Group, realizing she had to change her approach.
After examining the Duel Academy students thoroughly, she found that the school did indeed have many hidden talents, quite a number worth exploiting!
He's the perfect candidate to torment Judai and assist in her resurrection!
Let me use this man to reclaim my love—Judai!
"Hmm?"
In the second-floor meeting room of the Fusion Department, Judai suddenly shivered.
"What's wrong?" Hikari Tenjo asked casually while reading a book.
"Ah, just... It's like a chill ran down my spine." Judai scratched his head, feeling an odd discomfort all over.
"What?" Manjome dismissively waved, saying, "Probably just you getting overexcited about possibly seeing John today and not covering yourself properly last night, dummy."
"What nonsense, Manjome, I slept just fine—" Judai unhappily hit the table to argue back.
Then, scratching his back, he muttered inside, "No, not really a chill... Just... feels strange, very strange. It's like something bad is going to happen."
Is it?
Hikari Tenjo glanced up at him.
Judai's intuition is usually reliable.
He seemed uncomfortable, glancing around suspiciously.
"You…" Manjome sighed.
But looking at Judai's state, he also started to wonder.
Judai's intuition was never wrong; could something really be impending?
"Eh—" Judai slumped on the table dispiritedly.
The feeling of danger came and went quickly; he didn't understand the cause but fell back onto the table seemingly desolate.
With a long sigh: "Sigh, so bored, I wish I could face mighty foes like Hikari during the summer vacation…
And those opponents Mr. Yugi invited... Sigh, so envious."
"Hmm, bored and strong foes, huh?" Hikari couldn't help but close the book with a snap.
"Since that's the case, then let's get down to why I called you both here... Judai, Manjome, do you want to come with me to find Teacher Daitokuji?"
!!!???
The other two immediately looked at Hikari Tenjo.
"Mage Domain, you found it!?" Judai had never forgotten about it.
Hikari Tenjo nodded.
There might be Trials or Challenges like before with Warrior's Domain where a duel was encountered.
So... This time, Hikari Tenjo decided to invite the two most reliable teammates along!
Just in case!