Chapter 116: Alliance Storage

Wan Wan Zhangmu Group did not use the Duel Academy's teleportation gate; they had prepared their own Dimensional Gate themselves.

Suspended by steel cables from four helicopters, a massive metallic Dimensional Gate was transported to this remote island.

Amid a chorus of student exclamations, a thunderous boom echoed as the Dimensional Gate landed on the academy island's open ground, and Wan Wan Zhangmu's elder brother leapt down along the rope.

"Hey, is Wan Wan Zhangmu's brother really that strong?" Xiang was present today, asking in confusion.

"... They're newcomers," Wan Wan Zhangmu said, head bowed.

"Even non-Duelists have such skill?" Shidai said in surprise.

"Alright, Zhun, get on quickly."

"Big brother Changzuo, are you going too?" Wan Wan Zhangmu looked worried. "That's not a place amateurs can just wander into."

"Hahahaha! That's why you're still a bottom-dweller, Zhun," Changzuo roared with laughter. "While you were playing house with kids in this academy, Wan Wan Zhangmu Group had already improved the Dimensional Gate's teleportation system—ordinary people, even those without Spirits, can now ride the transport pod to another dimension!"

As he spoke, he clapped his hands, and several staff members slowly pushed forward a white-cloth-covered object toward the Dimensional Gate. Then, with a sudden yank, he tore off the cloth, revealing the dazzling, brilliant white "capsule" beneath.

"Really? Even ordinary people can use it?"

"Is Wan Wan Zhangmu Group really this powerful?"

Wan Wan Zhangmu stared at the capsule, opened his mouth, then silently nodded.

"So, what's this Duel for?" a student asked after the initial excitement faded.

After all, Tenjo Hikari and the others knew the truth but hadn't spread it; everyone seeing this scene was still confused.

"They say the academy owed a certain group money... the creditor showed up."

"Eh?!"

"Apparently, if Wan Wan Zhangmu loses, Duel Academy will belong to that group from now on."

"How is that possible?"

Changzuo paid no attention to the students' chatter; he only fixed his gaze on Wan Wan Zhangmu Lightning, arms crossed, clearly displeased. "Wan Wan Zhangmu Group is dedicated to dominating the business world, the political sphere, and the Duel Card world—to ruling the entire world!"

"Your second brother and I have already reached the pinnacle in every other field, Zhun. Why are you still stuck at this level?!"

"We've invested so much in you every year, helping you compete in countless tournaments, yet now you've thrown away a year here at this ridiculous Duel Academy just for some stupid personal pride!"

He sharply flung his hand. "Zhun, if you lose today, I'll become the principal of Duel Academy and fire you on the spot. From now on, you'll become an Entertainment Duelist—become the number one Entertainment Duelist in the world!"

Tenjo Hikari involuntarily shivered.

"No, even as Lightning's brother, this is going too far!" Shidai shouted forward. "Lightning is a proud Duelist—how can you decide his fate so casually?! Even if you're his brother, you can't—"

"Hmph. That man said the same thing."

Changzuo sneered, recalling his earlier conversation with Kaiba Rensei at Kaiba Corp about the ownership of Duel Academy.

"Zhun? Hah, whatever. You decide yourselves. Whether he's an Entertainment Duelist, a Performance Duelist, or a Professional Duelist—it doesn't matter."

"As for Duelists, let the Duel decide."

Changzuo repeated Kaiba Rensei's words, raising his right hand with a grin. "That's what he said."

"Ah..."

Shidai's momentum instantly deflated.

Other students who wanted to speak up for Wan Wan Zhangmu, whether just curious or braver ones, found no argument left.

With both elder brother and teacher saying this, they had no right to interfere—only Wan Wan Zhangmu himself could speak.

"Enough, Shidai. Don't say more," Wan Wan Zhangmu said calmly. "It's fine. I'll prove to everyone the pride of Wan Wan Zhangmu Lightning!"

"I'll protect my school and my future myself!"

This Wan Wan Zhangmu Lightning was actually pretty cool.

Changzuo chuckled twice, clapped his hands, and the staff hurried to prepare for the teleportation.

At the same time, Changzuo noticed Tenjo Hikari standing to the side.

"Ah, you're the student who won in Citianye City, right?" Changzuo recognized Tenjo Hikari.

Tenjo Hikari nodded.

"Top of your year, and already world-famous at such a young age—have you considered joining Wan Wan Zhangmu Corporation?"

This time, he shook his head.

Changzuo didn't mind; he turned back to Wan Wan Zhangmu. "Don't think you can rely on your strongest classmate to save you. Don't forget—our agreement with Chairman Kaiba allows only you to participate in this Duel!"

Lightning sighed and nodded. "Big brother Changzuo, I won't forget."

"Hmph. Good."

Then he fully began organizing his team.

Not only was he going himself—he also needed to send camera crews into that dimension, so preparations would take some time.

During this time, Tenjo Hikari had a chance to speak with Wan Wan Zhangmu.

"Wan Wan Zhangmu Group couldn't have made something like that," Wan Wan Zhangmu said, staring thoughtfully at the transport pod. "Wan Wan Zhangmu Group's goal is to dominate business, politics, and Duel Card competition."

"We've never been involved in scientific research, nor do we have a dedicated R&D department."

Tenjo Hikari raised an eyebrow.

"Lately... those gentlemen told me they might stop their investigation. Because... they discovered the professor had collaborated with our group."

He meant the investigators Kaiba Rensei had sent—they'd already found that Chi Ma Chima Chima Lingwang had once visited the dimension Wan Wan Zhangmu was about to enter. But knowing this made investigation harder—it proved Wan Wan Zhangmu Group was in league with Chi Ma Chima Chima Lingwang.

Under these circumstances, they couldn't easily intervene or say anything. What to do next depended entirely on Wan Wan Zhangmu's choice.

"... So that's what you meant yesterday?"

Tenjo Hikari turned the possibilities over in his mind.

Chi Ma Chima Chima Lingwang was a master of stirring up trouble, and in a world overflowing with infinite "treasures" and "extraordinary talents," it was natural he'd seek collaborators.

After all, this world wasn't the barren "Fusion Dimension" of Yu-Gi-Oh! A5! Here, troublemakers lurked everywhere, capable of causing major upheavals!

"To be honest, yesterday I thought it was just about the Dimensional Gate," Wan Wan Zhangmu whispered, voice low. "But today, seeing that transport pod, I started suspecting their true purpose!"

"A Dimensional teleportation system usable by ordinary people—people without Spirit power, even without being Duelists... what are they planning?" Wan Wan Zhangmu's eyes brimmed with worry and confusion.

Tenjo Hikari helplessly shrugged.

"Tenjo."

"What?"

"I'm going to become CEO of Wan Wan Zhangmu Group!"

Tenjo Hikari blinked, looking at Wan Wan Zhangmu.

"Just like my Master did—I'm going to become CEO of Wan Wan Zhangmu Group!"

Holy hell.

Tenjo Hikari had thought Wan Wan Zhangmu was already impressive—but he hadn't imagined he was even more extreme.

"I suspect my brothers and Professor Chi Ma are hiding something in that dimension. Tenjo, can you promise me—once you enter that dimension—you'll go and see for yourself?"

Tenjo Hikari finally understood.

No wonder he'd chosen him.

In familiarity, he was clearly closer to Shidai; in teamwork, since tag Duels weren't allowed, Tenjo Hikari could only watch.

But some things could only be done by Tenjo Hikari.

"Let me confirm again—you really don't need assistance? After all, an unknown dimension holds unpredictable dangers, and you'll be forced to wear shackles that limit your Attack Points to under 500."

"Hah! A Duelist never fears!" Even as cold sweat dripped, Lightning's eyes burned fiercely.

"Big brother, you're so cool!"

Just as Tenjo Hikari was about to applaud, three bizarre little creatures suddenly appeared beside him—yellow, green, and black—wearing nothing but underwear, grinning mischievously as they clung to Wan Wan Zhangmu and shouted excitedly.

"Eh—"

Tenjo Hikari froze in place.

He'd expected this scene—but seeing it firsthand still made it hard to keep a straight face.

"Shut up, you're annoying—" He waved his hand, sending the three Spirits flying.

"What's Wan Wan Zhangmu doing?" Xiang asked from afar, puzzled.

"Uh..." Shidai stared at the three Spirits darting around, momentarily speechless.

After a brief argument with the Spirits, Wan Wan Zhangmu tucked away his cards and loudly declared: "I investigated! There's a dry well in a corner of the island—it's where past students discarded their cards. I found this group of trash!"

"Big brother, how can you call them trash~?"

"Yeah, yeah."

Tenjo Hikari glanced sideways, watching Wan Wan Zhangmu Group assemble filming gear and install the transport pod.

"Hey, why are you turning away too?!"

As Wan Wan Zhangmu battled with his own cards, his brother finally finished preparations. Watching his younger brother embarrassingly "dance," he shook his head again.

When would this useless brother ever grow up?

"Enough, Zhun! Stop fooling around!"

"Prepare for teleportation!"

"Destination—Alliance Storage!"

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