[ Epsiode 220 ] The Final Test

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All people get up and find themselves in front of the stone tablet of memory. Anzu asks Yugi for Atem, wondering whether Atem has returned with the people or not. Thus, Yugi calls Atem out. They are all happy to see one another again. Atem thanks his friends for coming for him. If people hadn't come, he wouldn't have won the shadow game. Jyonouchi and Honda claim that Atem is also his important friend; they are always l together. Haring what Honda talked, Jyonouchi says that Honda was, in fact, possessed and controlled by Bakura. That means Honda usually contains too much weak point. Anzu and Honda are trying to stop Jyonouchi since he is very talkative now. Looking at his friends, Atem looks very happy. 3,000 years ago, Atem had the priests but now he has many friends here. Then little Yugi talks to Atem that he is going to call Atem as another I as usual because both of them are still sharing the same body.

[ Honda ]	Here is...
[ Anzu ]	The stone tablet of the memory. We have returned to the original world, haven't we!?
[ Little Yugi ]	Everybody
[ Anzu ]	Ah... another Yugi..Atem...?
[ Jyonouchi ]	Didn't he return together?
[ Little Yugi ]	Another I
[ Atem ]	I am here.
[ Jyonouchi ]	Atem
[ Anzu ]	How good!
[ Atem ]	Everybody, thanks. If everybody hadn't come, I wouldn't have won the shadow game.
[ Jyonouchi ]	Why did you say like that? We are always with you.
[ Honda ]	That's right. You are our important friend.
[ Jyonouchi ]	Anyway, you were easily controlled by Bakura.
[ Honda ]	Don't say that.
[ Jyonouchi ]	Usually, you have too much gap (weakness).
[ Anzu ]	Jyonouchi, you had better stop.
[ Atem ]	(3,000 years ago, the priests were with me. Then now you are all beside me.)
[ Little Yugi ]	Atem, I should call you "another I" now becase we are still sharing the same body.
[ Atem ]	Partner, Ah!
[ Jyonouchi ]	Anyway, we should be glad that we returned safely.

Seeing what people are talking, Kaiba looks at the millennium eye in his hand and thinks that everything wasn't a dream. He calls Yugi and throws the millennium eye to him. Kaiba knows that the millennium is important to Yugi. Jyonouchi doesn't understand why Kaiba obtained the millennium eye with him, so he is following Kaiba to ask for explanation. After that people see Bakura walking down along the stair. While people are all scared of Bakura, Bakura asks where he is. Jyonouchi is getting amazed, asking whether Bakura can remember anything. Bakura remembers merely that he was running away from someone chasing him and then his memory was gone. Suddenly, Bakura falls down onto Jyonouchi, claiming that he is hungry. Therefore, Jyonouchi, Honda tries to carry him up. Jyonouchi takes out the millennium ring that Bakura is holding, and gives it to Atem. Looking at the millennium ring whose shadow spirit was already gone, Atem thinks that Bakura was just a victim. While Anzu is going up to help Jyonouchi and Honda, Atem turns back to pick up the millennium scale and ankh on the floor. He has realized that Shadi's spirit was also gone. Walking toward the stone tablet of memory, Atem reminds himself of Seto. Although his real memory and the game are a bit different, that Seto became the next king and ruled the kingdom is the fact. After that Seto created this stone tablet of memory. When Zork was finally sealed, Atem is thinking about his next turn. Then Atem is going outside with Kaiba waiting for him.

[ Kaiba ]	(It wasn't a dream) Yugi! It is your neccessary thing, isn't it?
[ Anzu ]	The millennium eye?
[ Jyonouchi ]	How did you have it with you?
[ Atem ]	Kaiba
[ Jyonouchi ]	Kaiba, wait! Explain this! Ah, Bakura!?
[ Bakura ]	Ah...everybody, where is here?
[ Jyonouchi ]	Where!? Can't you remember anything?
[ Bakura ]	I see...I was being chased by something and after that...
[ Jyonouchi ]	Bakura! Hang on!
[ Atem ]	Bakura!
[ Bakura ]	I am hungry...
[ Jyonouchi ]	He already fainted.
[ Anzu ]	Bakura-Kun
[ Honda ]	Haa..we had better carry him to outside.
[ Jyonouchi ]	Ah! You had better keep this.
[ Atem ]	Ah!
[ Jyonouchi ]	Honda, let's go!
[ Atem ]	(The evil mind inside the millennium ring has already gone. Bakura was just a victim)
[ Honda ]	Anzu! You had better come to help.
[ Anzu ]	Ah!
[ Atem ]	(Shadi, also your soul has already gone. Thank you. Seto, the real world and the memory world were different. After I was sealed inside the millennium puzzle, you continued protecting the country well as a pharaoh. Then you created this stone tablet of memory and left it behind. Zork has already been sealed, but now I still...)
[ Little Yugi ]	Another I
[ Atem ]	Let's go, partner....Kaiba

Isis is glad to see that Pharaoh has finally recovered his memory. At this moment, the mission of tomb-guard family has been accomplished. When the seven millennium items are collected, Isis implies to the next step. Atem understands what Isis is going to say very well. He intends to finish his own work by himself without help of people. That is his final mission that he has to seal himself. Anzu understands that Atem refers that he is going to return to the world of death. Isis reports that her family is taking care of the actual stone tablet of Hades at another sanctuary. There is a inscription recorded that;

That name of Pharaoh is "Atem". Seeing the last key revealed, Isis says that every condition has already been fullfilled. Next, she will guide people to the sanctuary. However, she asks Atem to confirm that he won't change his mind. Atem is certain to his answer.

[ Isis ]	Pharaoh, you have finally recovered your memory, haven't you!?
[ Atem ]	Ah!
[ Malik ]	So, the mission of our family as tomb guarders has actually been finished.
[ Isis ]	Yes, the seven millennium items were all collected. Next is...
[ Atem ]	Ah, I don't have to let anyone help me but I will seal by myself.
[ Anzu ]	Seal?
[ Atem ]	That is my final mission.
[ Anzu ]	I understand. It means that the soul of Atem has to return to the world of death, doesn't it?
[ Isis ]	Pharaoh, our tomb guard family is protecting the stone tablet of Hades enshrining in a sanctuary.
[ Atem ]	The stone table of Hades!
[ Isis ]	There is inscription recorded there. "In order to open the door to the world of death, the seven millennium items must be obtained. And the final key is the real name of Pharaoh"
[ Anzu ]	Pharaoh's name..
[ Jyonouchi ]	Atem
[ Isis ]	Atem...that is the lost name of Pharaoh. That means all conditions have been fullfilled. Don't you want to change your mind?
[ Atem ]	Ah!
[ Isis ]	Well, I will take you to the sanctuary.

After that, people are ready at a port. Jyonouchi misunderstands that he is travelling by a plane not a ship. Isis explains that people can reach the place where the stone tablet of Hades is located only by the ship. While Jyonouchi feels that this may be a slow trip, Honda points him to see Anzu. Thus, Jyonouchi understands Anzu's feeling; she doesn't want to separate from Atem too early. He changes is view instantly, agreeing not to hurry. Isis adds that according to ancient Egypt, ships were vessels carrying people or the kings to the world of death (In other words, it refers that the ship is carrying Atem's spirit back to the world of death). Suddenly, Sugoroku calls Yugi from the entrance of the ship. People see Otogi, Sogoroku and Mokuba staying together there. Then Mokuba starts running toward Kaiba and jumps over him. Because everybody is worried about Yugi, he decided to come to see him in Egypt. Also, Otogi would like to see his friends, he has come here with Sugoroku. That he didn't get any news from Yugi was very cruel. So, Yugi says sorry to him. However, Otogi says that everybody relating to Yugi has already been informed. Jyonouchi asks whom Otogi is refering to. Otogi tells him that there is someone who alway thinks of Yugi. On the other side of the world, Pegasus is standing in his own office of his company. He has realized that everything has almost reached the destination. The destiny started when he got the millennium eye from Shadi, found the stone tablet of memory at Egypt, and then created the game Duel Monster with the three Egyptian gods. These were all the destiny that Pegasus was given. Meanwhile, people - Mai, Rebecca, Varon, Amelda, Raphael, Haga, Ryusaki, Kayiki, Shizuka, Vivian, Leon - who have dueled against Yugi before are thinking of the same thing and looking up into the sky in various parts of the world.

The ship is moving along the Nile through the sanctuary. Looking through the sky during sunset, Yugi feels lonely although the view is beautiful. Jyonouchi turns back and asks Kaiba and Mokuba why they are also coming. Anyway, Kaiba doesn't him at all. Then Malik and Isis come in, saying that they have something important to tell Yugi. It is about the ceremonial battle (Tatakai No Gi) on the inscription.

Malik tells Yugi that Pharaoh may need to hear this story, too. Thus, Atem also comes out. Malik says that there is the inscription written;

Of course, Jyonouchi doesn't understand at all what it means. Therefore, Malik translates that the sword implies a weapon in the current world. For duelists, it means cards. Atem understands that if the cards are put in a place, that mean he has to be defeated in the duel. In other words, the spirit of Atem will be released when he is defeated in the ceremonial battle. Nevertheless, Anzu is still wondering who has an ability to beat Atem. There is no duelist who can do that.

[ Little Yugi ]	The ceremonial battle!
[ Malik ]	Pharaoh may also want to hear this. It is written on the inscription. "As long as Pharaoh is still carrying his sword, his soul can't go and rest in peace "
[ Jyonouchi ]	What does that mean?
[ Malik ]	Sword refers a weapon used for fighting in our current world. For the duelists like us, it means exactly cards.
[ Little Yugi ]	Card!?
[ Atem ]	Cards are put in a place. That means I have to be defeated in the duel.
[ Otogi ]	I see, according to the duel history of another Yugi-kun, his spirit will be released if someone can defeat him.
[ Anzu ]	But who is that guy? There is nobody who can defeat him.

At night, Jyonouchi reminds Yugi of their previous journey to the Duelist Kingdom. During that time, they were travelling like this at the night sky. Then Jyonouchi asked Yugi do him a favor by throwing all millennium items into the river. While Yugi and the others are getting shocked, Jyonouchi says that he just kids Yugi. By the way, Jyonouchi has already made a decision that he will duel against Atem. At the same time, Kaiba comes in and claims that an underdog like Jyonouchi should withdraw. Instead, Kaiba will duel against Atem. If this means the final duel of Atem, Kaiba intends to pay his all of his debt in this duel. In order to defeat Atem, Kaiba has come all this way. He is certain that he will be the winner this time. While Jyonouchi and Kaiba are arguing who will get this place, Yugi claims that he won't give this job to anyone. In other words, he will duel against Atem. Of course, Kaiba is getting angry, claiming that Yugi is impossible to win. However, Jyonouchi agrees with Yugi and accepts Yugi's decision. No matter how much Kaiba says, Yugi insists that he will do this job. As a result, Kaiba lets Mokuba open his card bag, allowing Yugi to use his cards to create the greatest deck to beat Atem. Nevertheless, Yugi refuses Kaiba's offer because he intends to create a deck by cards that he and Atem have used together. Therefore, Kaiba lets Yugi do as he wishes, leaving the ship deck with Mokuba.

[ Jyonouchi ]	Yugi, do you remember? When we are on the ship under the night sky like this, I remind myself of the our journey to the Duelist Kingdom.
[ Little Yugi ]	Um..
[ Jyonouchi ]	Yugi, can you listen to my one request?
[ Little Yugi ]	??
[ Jyonouchi ]	Throw all seven millennium items into this river!
[ Little Yugi ]	Heeee!
[ Jyonouchi ]	What! I was just kidding. Kidding!
[ Little Yugi ]	Jyonouchi-Kun
[ Jyonouchi ]	Yoo! I have already made up my mind. I will duel against Atem.
[ Little Yugi ]	Jyonouchi-Kun
[ Anzu ]	Jyonouchi
[ Otogi ]	That is impossible.
[ Jyonouchi ]	What is impossible? I will fight against Atem.
[ Kaiba ]	An underdog should withdraw.
[ Jyonouchi ]	Kaiba!
[ Kaiba ]	If this means the last time as you said, now it is time to return my debt. I will say a requiem for you!
[ Little Yugi ]	Kaiba-Kun
[ Jyonouchi ]	Kaiba! You...I came first..
[ Kaiba ]	In order to get the conclusion with you and another Yugi, I have come here. This time, I will be the winner.
[ Little Yugi ]	Kaiba-Kun, I see. You have fighted against another I continuously.
[ Kaiba ]	Hi! Of course.
[ Little Yugi ]	But I am sorry. I will fight...against another I.
[ Kaiba ]	What?
[ Jyonouchi ]	Yugi!
[ Little Yugi ]	No matter what, I can't transfer this job to anybody.
[ Jyonouchi ]	I got it. You have already made a decision, haven't you!?
[ Little Yugi ]	Jyonouchi-Kun
[ Kaiba ]	Don't be joking! You hardly has possiblity to beat another Yugi.
[ Little Yugi ]	But this is the thing that I should do.
[ Jyonouchi ]	Yugi!
[ Kaiba ]	Mokuba! Yugi, use these cards! I allow the vague duel against that guy. Show a perfect deck created by these cards.
[ Little Yugi ]	Thank you Kaiba-Kun. But I can't put them in.
[ Kaiba ]	What?
[ Little Yugi ]	The deck that will be used against another I will be created by cards that both of us have used together.
[ Kaiba ]	Hi! Do as you wish!
[ Mokuba ]	Ah! Wait for me, brother!
[ Little Yugi ]	Kaiba-Kun

Yugi is building his new deck in his room. Then Anzu stops by there. She tells Yugi that the ship will reach the sanctuary tomorrow morning. Coming closer, Anzu asks whether Atem said something. Yugi thinks that Atem is leaving Yugi alone to create the deck, so Atem has hidden himself inside Yugi's mind. Anyway, Anzu says that she merely comes to report the schedule for tomorrow and then says good night to Yugi before she leaves the room. In fact, Yugi understands that Anzu would like to see Atem, so he says sorry for her for this uncomfortable time. Meanwhile, Anzu is sill standing in front of Yugi's room. She always understand that Atem isn't a person in the current era. He has his own place to go back and can't stay with people forever. Thinking about this, Anzu starts crying.

[ Little Yugi ]	Hai!
[ Anzu ]	Can I come in for a while?
[ Little Yugi ]	Umm...what?
[ Anzu ]	We will reach the sanctuary tomorrow morning.
[ Little Yugi ]	I see.
[ Anzu ]	Hum..you are really going to fight against another Yugi, aren't you!?
[ Little Yugi ]	Um... this is what another I can finally do.
[ Anzu ]	That is... did another Yugi say something?
[ Little Yugi ]	Umm..I don't see him inside my mind room now. He intends to let me alone create my deck.
[ Anzu ]	(I see. They are preparing...both of them)
[ Little Yugi ]	Anzu!?
[ Anzu ]	Umm...nothing! I just came to inform you about tomorrow. Don't push yourself too much. Good night!
[ Little Yugi ]	Ah! Good Night!...Anzu, you would probably like to see another Yugi. I am sorry.
[ Anzu ]	(Another Yugi...Atem isn't a person in this era. He has his original place to return. He can't always stay...

Yugi is staying alone, creating his deck in his room. He reminds himself of the beginning of the entire story. When he could solve the millennium puzzle that his grandpa gave him, everything started. Both Atem and Yugi have shared the same name and body since then. This time Yugi intends to use everything he has for Atem. On ship deck, Jyonouchi is still standing alone there. Then Honda and Otogi come in, asking whether Jyonouchi really agrees to the situation. This may be the last chance for him to duel against Atem. Jyonouchi always think of Atem who is his target. After fighting with Yugi, he much enjoyed and became stronger. He would like to make Atem's wish come true. Anyway, Atem's opponent is solely Yugi. Meanwhile, people are doing their own activities and waiting for tomorrow.

At the same time, Yugi has finally finished his new deck. It is his own original deck that will be played against Atem. Yugi keeps his deck inside the golden millennium box. Then Atem shows up, asking whether Yugi has finished. He understands that he couldn't come out to see the deck that would be played against himself. Atem also thanks Yugi to fullfil his last wish. It is time for Yugi to let Atem build up a deck. Yugi tells Atem to be careful because he knows every weak point in their previous decks very well. If Atem is careless, he may feel sorry later. After that Yugi goes inside his mind and lets Atem come out. In fact, Yugi doesn't want to duel against Atem. However, he has to do this to release Atem from his mind. That is his mission. Although he would like to talk to Atem, he has no time left. Now, whatever he should do is merely keeping himself silent as a duelist. Meanwhile, Atem is also thinking about Yugi. This duel in the ceremonial battle seems to be the most tough one for him even although he faced many strong duelists before. Atem looks at the millennium box containing Yugi's deck, the deck by which Yugi intends to fullfil his wish. Eventually, Atem finishes his own deck in the morning. His destiny will be determined in this battle whether to win and stay in the current or to lose and advance the future. The answer is in the game against Yugi. Next morning has come while the ship finally reaches the destination. Atem walks to the exit and sees his friends waiting for him there. The final battle to judge his destiny is going to begin....

[ Little Yugi ]	I did it!
[ Atem ]	You finished your deck, partner?
[ Little Yugi ]	Another I. You have waited until I finished my deck, haven't you!?
[ Atem ]	Ah! I can't see the deck that is going to be played against me. Thanks for fullfilling my last ordeal.
[ Little Yugi ]	I will use everything I have in this fight against you.
[ Atem ]	Ah!
[ Little Yugi ]	Well, next is your turn to complete your deck. Let me tell you. I know weakness inside entirely previous decks very well. I have already prepared attack for the weakness in my new deck. You will feel sorry if you are not careful. Jya...I am going inside my heart.. (In fact, I don't want to fight against you. But now you can't be released from my mind. To beat you is my mission. There is hardly time left. I would like to talk to you as much as I can. Yet, I have to keep myself silent as a duelist who decides to fight.)
[ Atem ]	(I have fought against many enemies until now. But this duel is supposed to be the most tough one, the ceremonial battle. Partner accepted the fight to fullfill my destiny. This isn't only my ordeal. There is a completed deck, which he made, sealed inside this box. Partner, I will also use everything I have to create a deck.) (I did it, my strongest deck. My destiny will be determined in this battle. Winning to remain in this world or losing to advance the future...the answer is in the game, partner!)

To be Continued...

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>> This episode's story matches that of comic episode 337-338
>> Japanese scans of comic episode 337-338