Episode 81

"Our Respective Battlefields" (それぞれの  Sorezore no Tatakai) is the eighty-first episode of the Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V anime.

Synopsis
"Is Crow an enemy or a friend?" In order to find out, Shun starts his fierce clash with Crow!! As the white-hot battle between both of their monsters continues, Jean agrees with Yūya's belief of "Make everyone smile with Duels", and proposes for a collaboration between the two to realize each of their dreams...!?

Summary
At the Duel Palace, Melissa states that the Friendship Cup is filled with doubts, and she asks whether Yūya Sakaki is really involved in a side deal with their sponsors, the Security Bureau. Crow drives up to the starting line on his D-Wheel and he yells that it doesn't matter. Shun drives up as well, telling Melissa to let him Duel already.

In her new helicopter, Melissa admits that she'd love to pursue this scoop, but for now she'll bring the audience the latest excitement on the Dueling field. The helicopter lifts off, while Crow and Shun privately muse to themselves at the starting line; Crow thinks that no-one can do anything for the Commons and he'll have to win in order to change things; while Shun vows that he'll defeat everyone who stands in his way; there's no other way to expose the enemy. Melissa suggests that they get the show on the road, and she activates the Action Field; the Field Magic Card "Cross Over Accel". The purple light suffuses the stadium and the surrounding track, and the Action Cards scatter. Crow and Shun's D-Wheels' declare "Duel mode: On. Autopilot: Standby", and the holographic countdown appears. Melissa calls, "Riding Duel…acceleration!", and Crow and Shun start with a cry of "Duel!" Yūgo and Serena watch in their rooms as Melissa narrates that Crow and Shun have set off at full pace. Whoever completes the course and exits the Duel Palace first takes the first move. Track pillars deploy and alter the road sections as Melissa explains that the course selected for this match is the Central Loop Line that encircles City's major terminal. She notes that their sponsors might have thought it would be troublesome if a certain someone destroyed a long course. In his office, Jean-Michel Roget snorts, commenting that this expense is nothing to the funding of the Tops, they merely do not wish to defile the beauty of City that will soon be Roget's.

Shun and Crow enter the exit tunnel, and Shun tells Crow that Academia has infiltrated various places; if Crow is one of them, then Shun will show him no mercy. Crow tells Shun not to talk about stuff that he doesn't understand. They exit the Duel Palace, and Crow emerges first, taking the first turn.

Crow vows that he'll win and avenge the grudges of his comrades, stating that Shinji isn't the only one who ties the bonds of the Commons together. Declaring his turn, Crow Summons "Black Feather - Jet the Blue Sky". Then since he controls a "Black Feather" monster with a different name, he Special Summons the Tuner monster "Black Feather - Oroshi the Squall" from his hand. He Synchro Material tunes the Level 1 "Jet the Blue Sky" with the Level 1 "Oroshi" and chants, "Spread your jet-black wings and slice through the gale with your concealed blades! Synchro Summon! Plunge! Assault Black Feather - Sayo the Rain-Shrouded!" "Sayo" appears with 800 ATK, and Crow follows up with the Equip Magic Card, "Spinning Blade of the Trailblazer", increasing the ATK of the equipped monster by 800. "Sayo" grips the twin blades as it rises to 1600 ATK, and Crow activates the effect of "Spinning Blade of the Trailblazer", allowing him to inflict 400 damage for each Synchro Material used to Summon the equipped monster. "Sayo" slashes the air and sends red blades of light at Shun, lowering his LP to 3200. Melissa declares that Crow has inflicted the first damage, and Crow clenches his fist in glee, claiming that this is the strength of the bonds of the Commons; comrades alike, they fight together through their bonds. His words please the Commons in the crowd, and they cheer Crow's words as he states that that's the Commons. Shun responds immediately with the effect of the "Raid Raptors - Avenge Vulture" in his hand, Special Summoning it since he took effect damage. "Avenge Vulture" has 1700 ATK, and Crow muses that Shun won't go down without a fight, but the bonds of the Commons will not waver from just that. He Sets a card and ends his turn.

Shun vows that he'll defeat Crow, and decide whether he's friend or foe after that. He declares his turn and draws. Shun targets a "Raid Raptors" monster he controls, explaining that he can Special Summon "Raid Raptors - Pain Lanius" from his hand by doing so. He adds the card that he drew to his Wrist Dealer and Special Summons "Pain Lanius". Shun states that until the end of the turn, the Level of "Pain Lanius" will then become equal to that of the targeted monster. "Pain Lanius" becomes Level 4, and Shun further explains that he will then take damage equal to either the ATK or DEF of the selected monster, much to Crow's shock. Shun chooses to take the 100 DEF of "Avenge Vulture", and "Avenge Vulture" lightly pecks his helmet, reducing him to 3100 LP. Then since he took effect damage, he Special Summons a second "Avenge Vulture" from his hand. Crow realizes that Shun took damage in order to add more monsters to his arsenal. Shun then activates the Magic Card, "Raid Raptors - Sanctuary", allowing him to draw two cards since he controls three "Raid Raptors" monsters.

Shun declares his Battle Phase, attacking "Sayo" with one of his "Avenge Vultures", and "Sayo" blocks the blow. As Crow falls to 3900 LP, he explains that "Sayo" cannot be destroyed up to twice per turn. Shun attacks with the second "Avenge Vulture" and "Sayo" blocks that strike too, reducing Crow to 3800 LP. Crow laughs that he's withstood Shun's attacks. Shun activates a Quick-Play Magic Card, "Raid Raptors - Rapid Xyz", allowing him to Xyz Summon during the Battle Phase since Crow controls a Special Summoned monster, much to Crow's shock. Shun overlays the Level 4 "Pain Lanius" and his two "Avenge Vultures", and chants "Obscured falcon. Extend your talons sharpened by adversity! Spread your wings of rebellion! Xyz Summon! Appear now! Rank 4! Raid Raptors - Rise Falcon!" As "Rise Falcon" boosts away from the helicopter and down to Shun, Melissa cheers Shun's power. Shun explains that the effect of "Rapid Xyz" will allow him to activate the effect of "Rise Falcon" that uses an Overlay Unit during the Battle Phase, and he detaches an Overlay Unit to activate the effect of "Rise Falcon", increasing the ATK of "Rise Falcon" by that of all Special Summoned monsters Crow controls. "Rise Falcon" rises to 1700 ATK, and Crow is shocked by the power of the effect, telling Shun to get his broken effects out of here. Shun orders "Rise Falcon" to attack "Sayo", and this time, "Sayo" is destroyed and Crow falls to 3700 LP. The ATK of "Rise Falcon" returns to normal during the End Phase, and Shun ends his turn. Melissa praises Shun's surging Xyz Summon, and apologizes for being the only one with such a great vantage point. Shun accelerates beside Crow, and Crow smiles, telling Shun that they can't have Shun thinking that he's destroyed the Commons' bonds by destroying one monster. Shun replies that he'll annihilate anything that Crow throws at him, and Crow responds in kind, refusing to be defeated.

Down in the streets of the slums, Frank, Amanda and Tanner peek out from behind some boxes in an alleyway, and Frank states that they can get onto the highway from there. They turn to Yuzu, and Amanda states that she's sure that it's already started. Tanner suggests that they hurry and Yuzu agrees. In the Executive Council chamber of the Capital Building, Reira asks Reiji where Yūya has gone. Reiji reassures Reira that Roget will not suspend the tournament and that Yūya will continue to participate. However, Roget will likely try to win Yūya over.

Roget is contacted by two Security officers outside his door, who state that they have brought Yūya Sakaki with them. Roget asks them to enter, and the guards bring Yūya in. Roget states that he and Yūya will be fine on their own and politely asks the officers to leave. Yūya turns suspiciously as the officers leave and he asks Roget why he isn't sending Yūya to the Facility. Roget reassures Yūya that will not happen again, and reminds Yūya that he is an important guest. A screen pops up behind him displaying the feed of Crow and Shun's Duel, much to Yūya's surprise. Roget tells Yūya to watch closely, as the victor of the Duel may just become Yūya's opponent. And Roget hopes that Yūya will win then, as according to his plan. Yūya repeats, "plan?" in surprise.

On the highway, Shun states that he's been driven into desperate situations, surviving one hellish day after another; does Crow think that his will can hold out against him? Crow angrily tells Shun not to jump to conclusions when he doesn't know what the Commons have been through. He declares his turn and draws, before Summoning "Black Feather - Tornado the Raging Squall" from his hand. Crow activates the effect of "Tornado" since his opponent controls a Special Summoned monster, Special Summoning a Level 1 Tuner monster from his Graveyard. He revives "Oroshi the Squall", and tunes the Level 4 "Tornado" with the Level 1 "Oroshi", chanting, "Jet-black raging gale, become the tailwind that ties our bonds! Synchro Summon! Take off! Assault Black Feather - Sohaya the Summer Shower!" Crow explains that when "Sohaya" is Synchro Summoned, he can Special Summon an "Assault Black Feather" from his Graveyard, and he revives "Sayo the Rain-Shrouded". Crow then explains that when "Black Feather" monsters are used to Synchro Summon "Sohaya" he can treat "Sohaya" as a Tuner monster, much to Shun's shock. Crow tunes the Level 2 "Sayo" with the Level 5 "Sohaya" and he chants, "Spread your jet-black wings and soar in tandem with the roaring thunder! Slash apart the lightning! Synchro Summon! Cascade! Assault Black Feather - Raikiri the Sudden Shower!"

Melissa cheers that it's here; after a series of repeated Synchro Summons, Crow has called out his ace monster. Crow activates the effect of "Raikiri", destroying a card on the field for each "Black Feather" monster that he controls. Shun spots an Action Card as "Raikiri" sheathes its blade and draws it, sending an arc of blue energy towards "Rise Falcon". Leaning down, Shun grabs the card and activates the Action Magic, "Mirror Barrier", negating a card effect that would destroy a card. A Sphere Field forms around "Rise Falcon" and protects it from the slash. Crow states that he'll battle in that case, and he attacks "Rise Falcon" with "Raikiri". "Raikiri" charges, and Shun activates the effect of the "Raid Raptors - Booster Strix" in his hand, sending it to the Graveyard and detaching one of the Overlay Units from "Rise Falcon". "Booster Strix" roars onto the field and attaches to "Rise Falcon", then the Winged Beasts boost away from the strike of "Raikiri" as Shun explains that its effect allows him to negate the attack. Crow is shocked that Shun was able to negate a battle as well, and Shun continues with the effect of "Booster Strix", detaching another Overlay Unit from "Rise Falcon" to destroy Crow's monster. "Booster Strix" disintegrates and "Rise Falcon" becomes covered in blue energy, speeding towards "Raikiri". Crow tells Shun that he won't let him and activates the Continuous Trap Card, "Blade Shade". A bladed crested spinning shield appears in front of "Raikiri" and Crow explains that once per turn, the destruction of "Raikiri" by battle or by card effect will be negated, and "Rise Falcon" is repelled by the shield. Crow further explains that when this effect is activated, Shun takes 500 damage. Wind buffers Shun and he falls to 2600 LP. Crow ends his turn and he tells Shun to come at him; Crow doesn't have time to play this war game. Shun snaps that this is no game; ever since Academia snatched away his hometown and his younger sister, everywhere Shun goes is a battlefield.

Meanwhile, Amanda spots Crow on the highway as Yuzu joins the three orphans on an overpass. Yūya asks what Roget means when he says that he wants Yūya to win in accordance with his plan. Roget replies that it won't be long before he rules City, or dare does he say that is already the case. Another screen pops up displaying the Security officers holding Reiji, Reira, and the Executive Council hostage, and Yūya gasps the Akaba's names, before turning on Roget. Roget replies that it is for the future, and he requires Yūya's assistance to further his plan.

On the highway, Crow tells Shun that if he wants a war that badly, then he should have it somewhere else. Maybe there are other traitors in those Lancers comrades of Shun's. Crow will wheedle them out before they collaborate with the Tops and get up to no good. But Shun retorts that he doesn't consider the Lancers to be his comrades. Up on the overpass, Amanda spots Crow and Shun, just in time for the camera to focus on Shun as he claims that the people that he lost in his hometown are the only comrades that he has; everyone other than Shun himself is an enemy. Yuzu whispers Shun's name and the orphans shout encouragement at Shun as he and Crow pass under them.

Roget derides the Duel as unsightly, merely an exchange of insults; a far cry from Yūya's Dueling. He notes that in Yūya's Duels with Jack Atlas, Duel Chaser 227, and Shinji Weber, Yūya touched Roget's heart. Roget states that Yūya does not want to Duel just to defeat his opponent and emerge victorious, something that Yūya has conveyed in all of his Duels. Yūya strives to accomplish something even greater with his Dueling, something that will bring winner, loser, and audience together filled with concepts like love, happiness and peace. Yūya admits that what he seeks to bring is smiles. Roget claps his hands together, and calls Yūya truly magnificent. He states that Yūya's message has surely reached the hearts of the people. Yūya remains silent as both of them recall the Duel with Jack, and Roget admits that Yūya's Dueling may not yet be perfect as entertainment, as seen when Jack wiped the floor with Yūya. Roget gets up, stating that even so, Yūya continues to evolve as he clinches one victory after another. He walks over to Yūya, telling him that when he wins, stands with the Tops, and brings smiles to everyone, the true meaning of Yūya's Dueling will be complete, won't it? Yūya looks up at Roget, and Roget muses that the ideal of bringing smiles while Dueling will surely rid the world of strife as well. Yūya is putting his heart and soul into this pure and righteous ideal, and Roget holds out his hand, claiming that he supports Yūya from the bottom of his heart.

On the overpass, Amanda angrily states that she hates violent jerks like Shun. Frank agrees that Shun is the worst, and was totally unreasonable during his Duel with Dennis as well. Tanner reassures them that Crow will thrash Shun. Yuzu protests that Shun lost almost everything when Academia attacked, but Frank points out that the orphans are the same. Yuzu is surprised, and Tanner explains that they had nothing from the start, while Frank states they didn’t do anything unreasonable like Shun. Amanda and Tanner promptly shoot him looks, and Frank admits that they did steal food a couple of times. Tanner points out that Crow always got mad at them when they did, and would tell them to live honestly. Crow would tell them that before they grew up he would build a proper world for them, so they should hold their heads high and survive.

Roget tells Yūya that he also loves peace, and he hopes for a peaceful world where everyone can live happily; a world where people are not divided into Tops and Commons, where everyone can truly experience joy. If Yūya will lend Roget a hand, then that can become a reality. Roget asks Yūya if he will join hands with him and move forward towards their ideal? For the first step, Roget wants Yūya to win the Friendship Cup and defeat Jack Atlas. Yūya doesn't respond, so Roget explains that Jack is not a suitable King for Roget's ideal world; Roget is looking for a Duelist with a pure and righteous ideal, like Yūya. Yūya points out that if that is true, then why did Roget capture him and bring him here? Roget turns away, claiming that he merely wishes to protect Yūya. Yūya is angered by Roget's methods, and Roget admits that they were aiming for the other boy. Yūya is surprised to learn that Roget's forces were targeting Sora, and Roget repeats the name, asking if he is correct in stating that that is the boy's name. Yūya asks why they targeted Sora, and Roget explains that he concluded that Sora's presence threatens the peace of City. Roget states that Sora is from Academia, and Yūya begs him to wait, protesting that Sora is his friend and explaining that Sora came to this dimension to save Yuzu from Academia. Roget asks Yūya if he believes that, stating that people at Academia don't have friends and there is only one person Sora trusts; the Professor alone. Yūya remembers Sora admitting that they have to follow the Professor's orders, even if they don't know why. Roget states that he knows that Sora will definitely betray Yūya because he is from Academia.

In the alley, Sora wonders to himself why the area is so strictly guarded. He thinks that he has to get back to Yuzu as soon as possible.

Crow overtakes Shun as they pass a corner and Shun states that he has no comrades and that he will defeat everyone. He declares his turn and he draws a card which he adds to his hand. He immediately activates "Rank-Up-Magic Raid Force" from his hand, using the "Rise Falcon" on his field as Xyz Material and overlaying it to Xyz Summon a "Raid Raptors" that is one Rank higher. "Rise Falcon" transfigures into purple energy and enters an Overlay Network and Crow gasps, "Rank-Up?" Shun chants "Ferocious falcon. Break through this fierce battle and spread your wings! Destroy our gathering foes! Rank-Up Xyz Change! Appear now! Rank 5! Raid Raptors - Blaze Falcon!" Shun activates the effect of "Blaze Falcon", detaching an Overlay Unit to destroy all Special Summoned monsters his opponent controls and inflict 500 damage for each one. "Blaze Falcon" launches its probes, which unleash a barrage of green laser beams, but Crow reminds Shun that due to the effect of his Continuous Trap Card "Blade Shade", the destruction is negated. "Blade Shade" blocks the lasers and Crow adds that Shun will also take 500 damage. Shun is buffeted by winds again and his LP falls to 2100. Crow wonders what Shun is aiming for with the 1000 ATK "Blaze Falcon". Shun explains that "Blaze Falcon" can attack his opponent directly, and "Blaze Falcon" swoops in to attack Crow, knocking the Blackbird sideways and reducing Crow's LP to 2700. Shun adds that when "Blaze Falcon" deals battle damage to his opponent, he can destroy one monster his opponent controls. "Blaze Falcon" launches its gas-powered missiles and destroys "Raikiri", and Crow realizes that this was what Shun was aiming for. He explains that since "Raikiri" was destroyed, "Blade Shade" is destroyed as well. Shun Sets two cards and he ends his turn. Melissa narrates that Shun took advantage of the fact that the effect of "Blade Shade" can only be activated once per turn, and now Crow has lost his ace monster.

Roget states that he came to City with a mission, but his interactions with the people of City changed him, and now he truly wishes for the creation of an ideal world. He states that he needs Yūya is he wants to makes that a reality, and Yūya looks down as Roget puts a hand on Yūya's shoulder. He implores Yūya to believe him, and Yūya looks back up at Roget uncertainly.

Shun Kurosaki vs. Crow Hogan
At the start of the Duel, the Field Magic Card "Cross Over Accel" is activated, as per the rules of an Action Duel and a Riding Duel. It will allow the players to use Action Cards, but they may only have one in their hand at a time.

Turn 1: Crow

Crow Normal Summons "Black Feather - Jet the Blue Sky" (CG Star 1/100/800). As he controls a "Black Feather" monster, Crow Special Summons "Black Feather - Oroshi the Squall" (CG Star 1/400/600) from his hand in Attack Position via its own effect. Crow tunes the Level 1 "Jet the Blue Sky" with the Level 1 Tuner monster "Oroshi" to Synchro Summon "Assault Black Feather - Sayo the Rain-Shrouded" (CG Star 2/800/100) in Attack Position. Crow equips "Sayo" with "Spinning Blade of the Trailblazer", increasing its ATK by 800 (800 → 1600). Crow activates the effect of "Spinning Blade of the Trailblazer", which lets him inflict damage to his opponent once per turn equal to the number of Synchro Materials used in the Summoning of the equipped Synchro Monster times 400 (Shun 4000 → 3200). As Shun took effect damage, Shun Special Summons "Raid Raptors - Avenge Vulture" (CG Star 4/1700/100) from his hand in Attack Position via its own effect. Crow Sets a card.

Turn 2: Shun

Shun Special Summons "Raid Raptors - Pain Lanius" (CG Star 1/100/100) from his hand in Attack Position via its own effect by targeting "Avenge Vulture" and changing the Level of "Pain Lanius" to that of the targeted monster until the end of this turn (1 → 4), but he must take damage equal to either the ATK or DEF of the targeted monster. He chooses DEF (Shun: 3200 → 3100). As he took effect damage, Shun Special Summons another copy of "Avenge Vulture" (CG Star 4/1700/100) from his hand in Attack Position via its own effect. As he controls three or more "Raid Raptors" monsters, Shun activates "Raid Raptors - Sanctuary", letting him draw two cards. The cards are not shown, but his hand also contains a Trap Card and "Raid Raptors - Rapid Xyz". "Avenge Vulture" attacks "Sayo", with the effect of "Sayo" preventing its destruction by battle twice per turn (Crow: 4000 → 3900). The second "Avenge Vulture" attacks "Sayo" with the same result (Crow: 3900 → 3800). Shun activates the Quick-Play Magic Card "Rapid Xyz" as it is the Battle Phase and his opponent controls a Special Summoned monster. This lets him Xyz Summon a "Raid Raptors" Xyz Monster using monsters he controls and then allows him to immediately activate the effect of that monster that would require an Overlay Unit to be detached. Shun overlays his three Level 4 Winged Beast-Type monsters to Xyz Summon "Raid Raptors - Rise Falcon" (Rank Star 4/100/2000/3 ORU) in Attack Position. Shun activates the effect of "Rise Falcon", detaching an Overlay Unit to increase its ATK by the ATK of all Special Summoned monsters his opponent controls until the End Phase (100 → 1700). "Rise Falcon" attacks and destroys "Sayo" (Crow: 3800 → 3700).

Turn 3: Crow

Crow Normal Summons "Black Feather - Tornado the Raging Squall" (CG Star 4/1000/???). As his opponent controls a Special Summoned monster, Crow activates the effect of "Tornado", letting him Special Summon a Level 1 Tuner monster from his Graveyard. He Special Summons "Oroshi" (CG Star 1/400/600) in Attack Position. Crow tunes the Level 4 "Tornado" with the Level 1 Tuner monster "Oroshi" to Synchro Summon "Assault Black Feather - Sohaya the Summer Shower" (CG Star 5/1500/2000) in Attack Position. As it was Synchro Summoned, the effect of "Sohaya" activates, letting Crow Special Summon an "Assault Black Feather" monster from his Graveyard. He Special Summons "Sayo" (CG Star 2/800/100) in Attack Position. As it was Synchro Summoned using a "Black Feather" monster, the effect of "Sohaya" treats it as a Tuner monster. Crow tunes the Level 2 "Sohaya" with the Level 5 Tuner monster "Sohaya" to Synchro Summon "Assault Black Feather - Raikiri the Sudden Shower" (CG Star 7/2600/2000) in Attack Position. Crow activates the effect of "Raikiri", letting him destroy a number of cards his opponent controls equal to the number of "Black Feather" monsters he controls once per turn. He targets "Rise Falcon", but Shun finds and activates the Action Card, "Mirror Barrier", preventing the destruction of his monster by card effects this turn. "Raikiri" attacks "Rise Falcon". As his opponent's monster declared on attack targeting a "Raid Raptors" Xyz Monster, Shun activates the effect of the "Raid Raptors - Booster Strix" in his hand, sending it to the Graveyard to target his Xyz Monster and have it gain an effect that lets it detach an Overlay Unit to negate an attack on it and detach another Overlay Unit after that to destroy the attacking monster. Shun targets "Rise Falcon" and activates the effect now, detaching an Overlay Unit to negate the attack. He detaches another Overlay Unit to destroy "Raikiri". Crow activates his face-down Continuous Trap Card, "Blade Shade", and targets "Raikiri". Once per turn, he can either negate an attack against the targeted monster or prevent it from being destroyed by a card effect. If either effect is used, the opponent will also take 500 damage. Crow uses the second effect, preventing "Raikiri" from being destroyed by card effects (Shun: 3100 → 2600).

Turn 4: Shun

Shun activates "Rank-Up-Magic Raid Force", Ranking Up "Rise Falcon" and performing an Rank-Up Xyz Change to Xyz Summon "Raid Raptors - Blaze Falcon" (Rank Star 5/1000/2000/3 ORU) in Attack Position. Shun activates the effect of "Blaze Falcon", detaching an Overlay Unit to destroy as many of his opponent's Special Summoned monsters as possible and inflict 500 damage to his opponent for each one. Crow activates the effect of "Blade Shade", preventing the destruction of "Raikiri" by card effects and inflicting 500 damage (Shun: 2600 → 2100). "Blaze Falcon" attacks directly via its own effect (Crow: 3700 → 2700). As "Blaze Falcon" inflicted battle damage, its other effect activates, letting him target and destroy one monster his opponent controls. He destroys "Raikiri", with "Blade Shade" destroying itself via its own effect as the monster it was targeting left the field. Shun Sets two cards.

Duel continues in the next episode.

List of Featured Cards
The following cards appeared in this episode. Cards in italics debuted here.