Kaiba Land, a restricted area.
Zigfried Lloyd still managed to get into Kaiba Land. He's swaggering through the restricted area, even stopping boldly to make a gun gesture at a security camera.
An open provocation.
But Kaiba Seto can't see it, because Zigfried has replaced the camera feed with yesterday's footage. Plus, since this is a restricted area, hardly anyone passes by, even Kaiba would find it hard to notice any anomalies in the surveillance footage.
"The system updates quickly, Kaiba's skills seem to have improved over the years."
Zigfried said with a playful smile, pulling out the rose he always carried and giving it a sniff.
But it doesn't matter, he has further plans.
After all, he's the childhood genius who once hacked into Kaiba Corporation's system at a banquet, confident Kaiba Seto would never beat him in computer technology.
However, compared to the original plan, now his target is not just Kaiba Seto.
He's also eyeing the Duel King, Youyu!
Thinking of that guy, Zigfried couldn't help but feel a surge of annoyance.
If it weren't for that Duel King suddenly causing trouble, he wouldn't have to sneak in like this, moving with uncertainty like a thief.
According to his original plan (as the animation unfolds), he should have swaggered in through the front gate of Kaiba Land, competing as a duelist while secretly causing trouble for Kaiba.
A gentleman must avenge his grievances!
Thinking about this, Zigfried showed a cruel smile.
So what if he's the Duel King?
I, Zigfried Lloyd, have a thousand ways to make you unable to stay here!
However, as he thought of this, suddenly a deep voice echoed in the empty space.
"Is it you? The guy causing chaos, attempting to disrupt the tournament!?"
Zigfried Lloyd stopped in his tracks, turned slightly, and saw...
...a rabbit and a unicorn?
Come to think of it, Zigfried recalled seeing quite a few people dressed like this in Kaiba Land.
Is this some strange event in Kaiba Land, or merchandise?
Of course, the ones appearing before Zigfried now were Judai and Yusei, dressed in bizarre costumes arranged by Youyu to infiltrate.
Youyu's temporary "external aid" for the president was indeed Fudo Yusei.
Yusei was a typical techie among protagonists. He managed to manually create a small Moment engine from junk and used it to assemble a D-Wheel...
...yes, the same one he rode through time to return to the present.
Against such a Big Name from decades into the future, who picked junk to program and build a D-Wheel himself, Zigfried's outdated "genius" status was nothing; tracking his location was far too easy.
Zigfried frowned.
Of course, he couldn't have known Yusei was from the future, but he roughly guessed this could be a subordinate of Kaiba, or at least someone affiliated.
However, Zigfried didn't want to bother figuring it out right now.
He felt these two were just cannon fodder, definitely small fry. His targets were Youyu and Kaiba, no need to waste time on underling roles.
So he gestured: "Take them out."
The men in black suits, already primed, leapt into action as soon as the boss gave the order, rushing towards the two.
Judai was about to step forward—such small fry didn't even require his "Elemental Hero - Ultraman" to step in.
However, before he could make a move, he saw future junior Yusei stride forward, confronting the suited men head-on, stepping in, clenching his fist—
—Crab Ascension Fist!
Yusei's signature Rising Dragon Fist, abbreviated Crab Ascension Fist.
This punch packed a trick. Just as it landed squarely on the chin of the man in black, who grunted, his head tilted back, brain buzzing, his entire body fell straight down like a mountain, motionless.
Yusei didn't stop, seamlessly moving between the men, striking from both sides, fists flying, the sound of hits ringing out continuously. Several well-trained black-suit bodyguards were beaten black and blue, flipping over one by one...
Even Judai was surprised, looking at Yusei in a new light: "Yusei, you really know how to fight!"
As the last bodyguard fell, Yusei withdrew his fists and stepped back, humbly nodding: "I know a little."
Zigfried was stunned.
This good at fighting!?
Who on earth is this guy dressed like a rabbit? A Royal Physical Duel Master from Kaiba Corporation?
Watching this rabbit and unicorn deal with the bodyguards, and clearly about to come after him, Zigfried glanced at the scattered, seemingly broken men on the ground, feeling a chill below, gritted his teeth, and decided to use his trump card.
"Wait... hold on!" he gestured "stop," raising the Duel Disc in his hand.
The marine-headed duo froze in place, looking at each other.
Is he... planning to duel us?
Zigfried sneered: "Kaiba Corporation's dogs? Heh, then let's speak in the language your president excels at!
My Duel Disc has already released a virus lurking in Kaiba Corporation's mainframe, which Kaiba Seto won't notice for a while, but the virus is starting to spread.
If I activate the virus, all Duel Monsters data up to now will be deleted!"
Really?
He wasn't sure either.
After all, the matter was too big, the success rate truly unknown. He originally planned to activate it when ready with at least ninety percent certainty, but never expected to be exposed so soon.
But that's okay, he has the final trump card—the duel!
"Now, the virus program is already bound to the Duel Disc," Zigfried coldly said, "the only way to unlock it is to beat me in a duel.
If you understand, then quickly get Kaiba Seto to meet me for an honorable duel at the KC Cup. If he wins, the virus will naturally be removed..."
The marine-headed duo exchanged glances.
"Are you going?" Judai rarely gave the junior a chance.
"No, please go ahead, Mr. Judai," Yusei politely declined, thinking there's no reason to steal the show with a senior present.
"It's okay, you can go," Judai generously offered.
Mostly out of curiosity, wanting to see what a future duel looks like.
"...Alright then, humbly accepting."