In the dorm of Osiris Red, Majyome was lying on his huge bed, complaining about his room. It was so small that there wasn’t enough room for all the antiques and furniture he owns, and many of them had to be held outside in a tent. Majyome yelled, complaining that his room was small, too small, and very small. Evidently it’s possible to be all those three things at once, especially with a king-sized bed taking up half the room. Hearing Majyome’s voice, Ojama Yellow emerged from the deck, and, completely ignoring the duelist’s complaints, begged Majyome to help in the search for his siblings, Ojamas Green and Black. Annoyed as always, Majyome yelled at Ojama Yellow, telling it to shut up and that he has nothing to do with its siblings. Upset by Majyome’s obvious response, Ojame Yellow began to cry, which, of course, annoys Manjyome further. Majyome attempted to grab at the Ojama, finally clasping it between his hands to make it disappear. Manjyome then proceeds to complain, blaming everything on “that guy.” Of course, the “that guy” he refers to is Judai, who entered the room with Sho while Majyome complained. Judai asked who Majyome was referring to. Manjyome didn’t answer, but instead asked why the two didn’t knock before entering, to which Sho replied that they couldn’t knock, considering the door had been removed and placed outside the room. Manjyome became embarrassed, realizing that he removed the door to allow extra space. Looking around the room, Judai became impressed, because although their rooms were the same, Majyome’s looked larger due to the bed. So, Judai and Sho began jumping on the said bed, which upset Majyome. He didn’t invite them in, and asked them to stop, then asks why they came. While still jumping on the bed, Judai and Sho answer that the principal wanted to see Majyome to talk to him about something. The message was delivered to Manjyome, so he asked for just how long they’d continue to jump on his bed.

In the principal’s office, Majyome asked what the serious issue is. Judai thought it may have been the 7-Stars again, but Daitokuji-sensei said that it was something else. (Note: sensei is an honorific used for teachers, so this name is often translated as Daitokuji teacher, or some may call him Mr. Daitokuji. However, I’m calling him Daitokuji-sensei, because it’s what they call him, and it makes the most sense.) Principal Sameshima said that there was a sudden offer for someone to purchase the school, on a condition set up by Kaiba Seto, the owner of the school. The condition was a duel, should the purchaser duel a student of the school and win, they could complete the purchase. Judai understood the situation and asked if he could duel, but Principal Sameshima told him that the duelist has already been chosen. Considering Majyome was called up to the office, everyone could guess it was him

Suddenly, a phone call came in. Daitokuji-sensei connected the call to the screen, and everyone was amazed by the appearance of Chousaku and Shouji, Majyome’s older brothers. Sho wondered if those trying to purchase the school was the Majyome Group, and Manjyome demanded an explanation from his brothers. They explain that their goal is to rule the financial, political, and card game worlds, but because Manjyome had thus far failed at controlling the card game world, they decided to take the matters into their own hands. Furthermore, they selected Manjyome as their opponent. Judai thought that if one of the brothers was to duel against Manjyome, Manjyome would easily win; the brothers are amateurs, so neither could face an experienced duelist such as Manjyome. Chousaku, however, disagreed. He showed them a briefcase full of rare cards, the same cards that Manjyome didn’t use against Judai in the interschool match. Chousaku planned on using those cards to create a powerful deck, and there was one more condition: Manjyome could not use cards with more than 500 attack points. Judai and Sho thought that was an unfair condition, but Kaiba agreed to it, thinking that the students of Duel Academia should at least be capable of doing that. (Note: The Manjyome brothers should just feel lucky that Mogi wasn’t chosen as their opponent. His Mokey Mokeys have less than 500 attack points, so he could use them to wipe the floor with either of the brothers.) Chousaku and Shoji bid the duelists farewell, saying that they look forward to the fun duel. Before Manjyome could leave, Judai and Sho offered their help, wanting to share their strengths with Manjyome. However, Manjyome refuses, saying he’s the one dueling, so he must depend on himself.

Principle Sameshima	I have waited for you, Manjyome-Kun.
Manjyome	What is the matter, Principle? Is it serious?
Judai	Impossible! Probably, 7 stars have come to attack again?
Daitokuji Teacher	That isn't the problem.
Manjyome	Well, what is...?
Principle Sameshima	It is about the sudden offer of the school acquisition. This destiny will be made in the conclusion of the duel between the purchaser and a student.
Manjyome	What?
Judai	By the duel?
Principle Sameshima	The owner here will be changed. However, he brought up a duel condition to the purchaser.
Kaiba	Well, the future road may be open by an ax in hand. You must defeat a duelist in Duel Academia. If you win, I will hand over the school to you.
Daitokuji Teacher	Those words seem to force us...
Judai	If that so, please let me duel, Principle!
Principle Sameshima	That may be impossible. The duelist has already been identified by his destiny.
Judai	That can't be...
Principle Sameshima	Um...
Judai	Manjyome?
Daitokuji Teacher	You can say that again. Principle, there is a call coming in.
Principle Sameshima	Please connect it.
Daitokuji Teacher	Hai~
Sho	What! The purchasing opponent is Manjyome Group...!?
Manjyome	Brothers, what does this mean?
Chousaku/Shousaku	As you know, our goals are to control the political world, the financial world, and the card game world. Then, Manjyome Group will dominate the entire world.
Manjyome	But I still...
Chousaku	Who or the drop out makes an opponent?
Shouji	We will acquire this school by ourselves. We have decided to enter this card game business. You are assigned to duel against our brother.
Manjyome	I and Chousaku brother?
Sho	Although he says that...
Judai	...Manjyome's brother is merely an amateur in duel. Against Manjyome holding the real strength from this school, he won't win at all.
Chousaku	Ha ha ha! Of course, I will show you this. There are valuable cards that Manjyome didn't use. I will create a deck from these cards. Also, Jun...you use cards with less than 500 attack points in this fight.
Manjyome	What?
Sho	That is impossible!
Judai	That is such an unfair condition.
Chousaku	This condition...
Kaiba	That's fine. The opponent of the purchaser can definitely do that.
Chousaku	I am looking forward to have fun with this duel Ha Ha Ha!!!

In the Duel Academia, students talked about the upcoming duel between Manjyome and his brother. Some believe that Manjyome will just surrender, so that the school will belong to his family, the Manjyome Group. Manjyome couldn’t stand the gossip, and turned to yell at them, but Judai firmly told the crowd that Manjyome is a student of the school, and would never surrender so easily. Manjyome stopped Judai, telling him that he talks too much, and that his help is useless. Manjyomes words offended Judai, but Misawa and Asuka came and stopped the quarrel. They had already heard the story, and offered their assistance to Manjyome, should he need their help. Evidently, everyone wanted to contribute something to Manjyome’s duel. Again, Manyjome refused their offers, because it was his duel. Kaiser entered, and told Manjyome not to be harsh, because if he was to lose, it would affect all the students. More importantly, he knew that Manjyome could not duel with his current deck. Everyone wondered what he meant, and Kaiser explained that the condition was that he must use cards with less than 500 attack points. Manjyome explained that his decks are built for power, and the only card with less than 500 attack points is Ojama Yellow. Revealing the card to everyone, the crowd was surprised, probably not because that was the only weak card he had, but more likely because he has such a strange card with him.

Judai was worried about how Manjyome could create a deck for that duel, when Daitokuji-sensei appears and tells them of a rumor he heard. There is a used well in the forest of the island, which became a trash can for weak cards, where students would throw cards they had no use for. However, the cards became evil spirits and since that time have cursed people. After hearing the story, Manjyome didn’t care. Even if the curse is true, he can’t protect the school without those cards. The crowd seemed impressed by Manjyome’s statement and intent.

Manjyome entered the forest alone to look for the cards, but Judai followed. Manjyome asked why Judai followed, and Judai explained that the destiny of the Duel Academia is in his hands, so Judai wanted to protect Manjyome if any evil spirits came. Manjyome said that was ridiculous, and that evil spirits coming from cards is impossible. Before he could finish, however, the spirit of a card flies past his face, into the sky. Looking up, Manjyome and Judai see many spirits. Manjyome said that it appears they have already come, while Judai said he was glad that Manjyome could also see card spirits like Judai does. Manjyome replied that it wasn’t the time to talk about such things, as the spirits were going to attack. The attacks passed right through Judai and Manjyome, however, and neither of them were hurt. Manjyome realized that it was because they had zero attack points, so they wouldn’t get hurt no matter how many times they’re attacked. Despite being evil spirits, they’re still weak cards. (Note: Manjyome calls them “sako,” meaning “small fry” or “weak monster,” which is a term Kaiba usually uses for Yugi’s cards.)

When both of them arrived at the well, Judai was very excited, and pointed it out to Manjyome, who responded that he could easily see it himself. They dropped a rope ladder and descended into the well, where many cards were lying. Judai saw the multiple cards on the ground and understood that they were in a sort of card graveyard. Manjyome said that there would only be weak cards there, while Judai thought that they may find something interesting. Suddenly, the spirits of Ojama Green and Ojama black appeared in front of them, and ask Judai and Manyjome what they were doing, and if they knew who had thrown them down there. Manyjome responded that he didn’t know because he didn’t discard them, but the Ojamas didn’t believe him and began arguing. Growing tired of the argument, Manjyome told the Ojamas to do what they want, if they even can, with only zero attack power. They Ojama brothers wept, knowing they can’t do anything with their weak strength, upsetting other spirits inside the well. Judai and Manjyome plugged their ears, annoyed by the noise.

Ojamas Green and Black continue to cry, now crying about their missing brother, Ojama Yellow. It was then that Ojama Yellow appeared on Manjyome’s head, asking who called it. The three Ojamas were surprised by their sudden meeting, Ojama Yellow called the other Ojamas Black Nii-chan and Green Nii-chan. (Note: Nii-chan is a word for older brother, meaning that, like Manyjome, Ojama Yellow is the youngest of the three.) The Ojama brothers were delighted by their reunion, but Manjyome told them he was returning. Judai asked Manjyome what he intented to do with the cards, and the three Ojama beg him for help, accompanied by all the other cards in the well. Judai asked Manjyome for his answer, addressing Manjyome in such a casual way that Manjyome reminds Judai to call him “Manjyome Thunder.” However, realizing that it couldn’t be helped, Manjyome agreed to take all the cards with him. The spirits were overjoyed, thanking Manjyome and calling him “Manjyome-sama,” so he again reminded them to call him “Manjyome Thunder.” Ojama Yellow tried to thank his master with a kiss, but Manjyome hit it away, disgusted. The other Ojama brothers (green and black) tried to do the same, but Majyome shoved them away as well, as all the spirits in the cave chanted Manyjome’s name in thanks.

In the Duel Academia duel arena, everyone was ready for the duel between Manjyome and Chousaku, the duel that would decide the destiny of the school. Chousaku said Manjyome knew the condition, so he was impressed that his younger brother had the courage to not run away, despite the terrible condition. Manjyome replied and said that he had something to declare: not only would he follow the condition and only use monsters with less than 500 attack points, his deck had only 0 attack point monsters. The crowd was in shock. A deck with cards that don't have a single attack point? It sounded impossible. Judai claimed he never heard of Manjyome's intention to do that before, and Sho wondered if Manjyome had just planned to lose. However, Judai told Sho not to say such foolish things, and that no matter what, he'd believe in Manyjome. Although Chousaku was enraged at Manjyome's attitude, he hoped that it would make the duel a bit more fun, and the duel began.

The first move was Manyjome's. He drew a card, then played Soul Tiger in defense mode [Soul Tiger - 4/0/2100] and ended his turn. Asuka commented that if all Manyjome's monsters only had 0 attack points, all he could do was defend, to which Judai replied that even though it's only a defense, 2100 defense points are hard to break through.

King Dragun Monster Card

It then became Chousaku's turn. He drew a card and played Polymerization to fuse Lord of D. and Divine Dragon Ragnarok from his hand, creating King Dragun [King Dragun ~ Ryou Majin King Dragun - 7/2400/1200: While this card is face up on the field, your opponent cannot target Dragon sub-type monsters with Magic, Trap, or effect monsters. Once per turn, you can special summon 1 dragon sub-type monster from your hand to the field]. People were surprised to see such a powerful monster played by such an inexperience duelist on the first move. Chousaku then activated the effect of King Dragun, allowing him to special summon one dragon sub-type monster from his hand to the field once per turn. As such, he special summoned Emerald Dragon [Luster Dragon#2 ~ Emerald Dragon - 6/2400/1400] to the field. People grew worried because Manyjome had to face two monsters, each with 2400 attack points. Chousaku declared King Dragun's attack against Soul Tiger, then Emerald Dragon's attack to Manyjome's life points directly. That decreased Manyjome's life points to 1600 (4000-2400), and his friends began to grow concerned. After that, Chousaku ended his turn.

It was then Manjyome's turn again, and he quickly set one monster, then ended his turn. Chousaku began his turn, and summoned Sapphire Dragon in attack position [Luster Dragon ~ Sapphire Dragon - 4/1900/1600], then used the effect of King Dragun to special summon Diamond Dragon on to the field [Hyozanryu ~ Diamond Dragon - 7/2100/2800]. Manjyome was in quite a pinch, facing off against four powerful dragons. Chousaku wanted to show his brother a bit of mercy, by ending the duel swiftly in one turn, and had King Dragun attack the set monster. However, it was the Unhappy Maiden, so multiple tiny monsters appeared, ceasing the movement of his monsters. Manjyome explained that the Unhappy Maiden's effect made it so that once it was sent to the cemetery, his opponent's battle phase immediately ends [The Unhappy Maiden ~ Hatsukou No Bishoujyo - 1/0/100: If this card is destroyed in battle and sent to the cemetery, the battle phase ends immediately]. Chousaku wondered how much longer Manyjome could struggle in vain, then ended his turn.

The Dark Door Magic Card

It became Manjyome's turn, and he drew a card, then summoned Spirit of Breeze in defense mode [Spirit of Breeze ~ Soyokaze O Seirei - 3/0/1800: During your Standby Phase, if this monster is in face-up attack mode, you gain 1000 Life Points]. Following that move, he played the continuous magic card the Dark Door, limiting each player to one attack per turn [The Dark Door ~ Ankoku No Tobira - Permanent Magic: As long as this card is face-up on the field, both players can only attack with one monster per turn]. With that card, Manjyome stopped the multiple attacks of his brother's dragons, protecting him as long as he could play at least one monster per turn. Chousaku thought that the problem could be solved by drawing a card that can destroy that magic card.

Chousaku's turn began, so he quickly drew a card and declared King Dragun's attack against the Spirit of Breeze. Because of the Dark Door, he couldn't attack with any other monsters, and ended his turn there. During Manyjome's turn, he played Matabi Cat in defense mode, and ended at that [Catnipped Kitty - 2/0/500]. It became Chousaku's turn, and he drew a card, then grinned, and declared that victory would be his. He set one card, then had King Dragun destroy the Matabi Cat, and ended his turn. The crowd seemed surprised that Chousaku drew an effective card to win, and Kaiser was certain that it was some sort of card to destroy the Dark Door, which would then allow Chousaku enough attacks to finish Manjyome off.

Painful Choice Magic Card

Manjyome's turn began, and Chousaku immediately activated his trap card. To no one's surprise, it was Dust Tornado, which destroyed the magic card The Dark Door [Dust Tornado ~ Sujin No Outatsumaki - Trap: Destroy one magic or trap card on your opponent's side of the field. You can then set one magic or trap card from your hand to the field]. The Dark Door was destroyed, so all of Chousaku's dragons could attack on the next turn. Everyone wondered if the duel was over, and the brothers Cousaku and Shouji were sure that it was the end, and the school would soon belong to them. Manjyome's turn, however, had just begun, and he played the magic card Painful Choice [Painful Choice ~ Kujyuu No Sentaku - Magic: Chose five cards in your deck and show them to your opponent. Your opponent choses one of the cards to go to your hand, and the others are sent to your graveyard]. By its effect, Manjyome selected five cards, and allowed his brother to chose one of them. The five cards were:

Enchanting Fitting Room Magic Card

Chousaku wasn't too concerned about which card, as he figured he could end the game on his next turn, so he nonchalantly chose Thunder Crush. Manjyome kept the Thunder Crush in his hand, and sent the others to the grave, then told his brother that he was sure that card would be chosen. Manjyome then activated Enchanting Fitting Room. To play that card, he'd have to pay 800 life points, thus reducing his life to 800 (1600-800). By the effect of the magic card, he took four cards from his deck, and any level three or lower cards could then be special summoned to the field [Enchanting Fitting Room ~ Ma No Shijyakuheya - Magic: Pay 800 life points. Reveal the top 4 cards of your deck, and special summon all level three or lower normal monsters there to your field. Return all the other cards to your deck and shuffle]. The four cards were Pot of Greed, Ojama Yellow, Ojama Green, and Ojama Black, so the Pot of Greed was returned to his deck, while the three Ojamas were special summoned.

Of course, Chousaku looked down upon those three monsters, calling them "sako" (small fry, weak monster) and intended to blow them away with his monsters' light in the next turn. However, Manjyome told his brother that he couldn't forgive anyone for calling those cards "stupid." The three Ojama brothers turned to him and seemed to appreciate Manjyome's words, as if they became a wall to protect them. Manjyome continued, saying that even though they have 0 attack points and their looks are the worst, (yeah, like he doesn't look down upon them either) he still learned something from them. The Ojama brothers thought it was the unity of brotherhood that he learned, but Manjyome shocked them by saying he learned how to feel good about being on the bottom. In other words, he feels better about himself by being around these pathetic monsters. ("In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king." Or maybe, "you look thinner if you hang out with fat people.") Chousaku told him to shut up, and that Manjyome was still a drop-out to their family, and nothing could change that fact. Manjyome replied by saying he would show them what a drop out could do.

Manjyome	I can't forgive anyone calling them "Stupid"!
Three Ojama	Big Brother!
Manjyome	Although these monsters have 0 attack points....and whatever you look at ...their characters are the worst..., I have got some lesson from them.
Sho, Judai	What?
Ojama Green	Bond of Brothers!
Ojama Black	Power Adjustment!
Ojama Yellow	Things that we can do!
Manjyome	I learn how to be in the bottom ~!! Compared myself to them, I feel that I am definitely much better!

Manjyome showed the power of the Ojama brothers and activated the magic card Ojama Delta Hurricane. It's a magic card that allows the user to destroy all his opponent's monsters if the three ojamas are on the field [Ojama Delta Hurricane - Magic: You can activate this card if you have Ojama Yellow, Ojama Green, and Ojama Black on your side of the field. Destroy all of your opponent's cards on the field]. That meant that Chousaku's dragon army was destroyed by the Ojama Delta Hurricane. The Ojamas seemed to be proud of themselves and impressed by their master, but before they could finish talking, Manjyome played another card, Thunder Crush, that his brother put in his hand through Painful Choice. Ojama Yellow wondered what the card was, and Ojama Green read the name "Thunder Crush," while Ojama Black read the text:[Thunder Crush - Magic: Destroy all your monsters on the field. Do 300 points of damage to your opponent's life points for each monster destroyed that way]. The three Ojamas turned to each other, wondering what monsters the card referred to, until they realized it meant them, and they all panicked. Manjyome said that the duty of those 0 attack point monsters had been completed, rendering them useless.

Chaos Necromancer Monster Card

After sacrificing the three Ojama Brothers, Thunder Crush dealt 900 points of direct damage to Chousaku (300 x 3), decreasing his life points to 3100 (4000-900). Although Chousaku became angry, he felt it didn't affect his advantage at all, and that he could start over from the beginning. However, Manjyome hadn't normal summoned a monster, and he was waiting for that moment, when he had enough monsters in his graveyard. He summoned Chaos Necromancer in attack position [Chaos Necromancer - 1/0/0: This card's attack strength is 300 times the number of monsters in your graveyard]. It was the first monster that duel he normal summoned in attack mode, and by its effect, it had 300 attack points for each monster in Manjyome's grave. There were 11 monsters, so the Necromancer's attack became 3300 (11 x 300).

Manjyome declared a direct attack from Chaos Necromancer to Chousaku at once. Chousaku took a direct hit, while Shouji yelled at his older brother. From the attack, Chousaku's life points became 0 (3100-3300), and he was finally defeated. Judai and Sho, along with the rest of the Duel Academia, were impressed by the great duel, and everyone began cheering Manjyome's name. Manjyome corrected the crowd, telling them to call him by his proper name. Everyone cheers, "1, 10, 100, 1000 Manjyome (man=100000 Thunder!" Shouts of the name "Thunder" echoed throughout the duel stadium, and Manjyome smirked. At the same time, Shouji helped Chousaku down from the stage, angry at Manjyome, and refusing to forgive him. However, Chousaku stopped him, asking if Shouji saw what happened to Manjyome. He said that the youngest brother grew up a lot more than they expected.

Far away, Kaiba received word of Manjyome's duel. Kaiba thought the report was unnecessary, because he knew the duelist would win. He firmly said that it is as it should be, and that all students at his Duel Academia should be able to win, no matter what the circumstances. That night at the Osiris Red dorm, Manjyome was nowhere close to alone. His room was full of the spirits of the weak monster cards he got from the well, who were all moving around and playing in his room. Manjyome became annoyed to an unbearable point, and demanded to know how long the cards intended to stay in his room. The Ojama Yellow reminded Manjyome about what he said before, during the duel, about the cards with zero attack points being useful. Manjyome replied that the duel was an exception, and that he didn't intend to use those cards seriously after that. However, none of the monsters seemed to listen to him. Manjyome saw how cramped his room became, and yelled at all the monsters to get out of his room.

to be continued...

[ Manjyome's Ojama deck list]
New cards played | Spirit of Breeze (M),Catnipped Kitty (M), Castle Gate (M), Mimicking Illusionist (M), Royal Magic Libary (M), Ojama Black (M), Ojama Green (M), Chaos Necromancer (M), Soul Tiger (M), Ojama Delta Hurricane (S), Thunder Crush (S), The Dark Door (S), Painful Choice (S)

[ Chousaku' deck list]
New cards played | Diamond Dragon (M), Divine Dragon Ragnarok (M), King Dragun (M) , Lord of D. (M), Luster Dragon (M)

M=monster, S=Spell, T=Trap