[After Yami Bakura has activated the magic card "Counterbalance", which forces both players to send cards equal to the number of monsters on the field from the top of their Deck to the Graveyard by the end of their turn. An effect that would eventually lead into a deckout. Yugi questions Yami Bakura why would he risk losing all the cards in his own deck also, not knowing that the effect of "Counterbalance" doesn't affect to Yami Bakura, because he no longer has a graveyard due to the "Cursed Twin Dolls" magic card, he played earlier]
YYugi
It doesn't make any sense!
[laughs evilly] To work, it requires a graveyard and I don't have one. [mockingly] Guess that means I can't participate. I feel so left out. So, you're in this alone! Get it? This card only drains your deck!
Yugi, were you able to locate my name?
ZZorc
[chuckles evilly] These humans may have found the location of your real name, Pharaoh, however, they were unable to read it!
ZZorc
It's simple. The word in question is written in a language unfamiliar to them.
YYugi
[sighs] It's true. We made it through your tomb, and there it was on the back wall. There was only one problem. Your name was carved in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics! I know what it looked like. I just don't know how to say it.
[Yugi and his friends all stack their hands together and start to memorize the Egyptian symbols of the Pharaoh's name by concentrating as it starts appearing on the cartouche Téa gave to him]
Yes! It's working! Concentrate!
[thinking] We won't let you down!
[thinking] I gotta remember those symbols!
YYugi
[thinking] Pharaoh's name, appear!
ZZorc
I'm afraid once again, you're too late, humans! [strikes a blast at the gang, but is blocked out by Kaiba's Ring of Defense magic card] How dare you interfere! [strikes a blast again, knocking them off aside] It's over! [As the smoke clears, the Pharaoh's name is fully revealed on the cartouche] NO!
[looks at the cartouche] Yugi, it worked! It's my name!
[Yugi and his friends all stand up on their feet]
Pharaoh? Can you read the symbols?
YYugi
Yeah, do you know what your name is?
Yes. My ancient name has been revealed! I am King… ATEM!
KAKing Aknamkanon
You now possess the power to defeat the dark one, my son.
KAKing Aknamkanon
By calling forth the light of the three Egyptian Gods to swallow the darkness.
And now… Mighty gods of Egypt… I REVIVE THEE! [revives Slifer, Obelisk and the Winged Dragon of Ra]
You think they'll win this time?
YYugi
Yeah, the Pharaoh knows what to do.
ZZorc
The Egyptian Gods are powerless against me! You already tried this and failed!
Yes, but there's something I didn't do last time… Merge them together! Now I give you, the Creator of Light!
ZZorc
[as the Creator of Light vanishes him forever; last words] NO! I SHALL TAKE YOU WITH ME!!!
Wait a second, guys. I have a hunch this is the good Bakura.
Now…let me see. The last thing I remember was hearing a strange voice and then… [falls into Joey's arms, about to pass out]
So do I. You don't see me passing out.
Look, we could all use a bite. It has been 5,000 years.
Huh? [takes the Millennium Ring off Bakura's neck] I think he's got something that belongs to you, Yuge.
Right. [thinking] Now that Zorc has vanished, so has the evil spirit of the Ring. So Bakura is finally free.
Hey, guys! A little help here?! Thanks, Téa. Grab a leg, will you?
[picks up the Millennium Key and Scale; thinking] Shadi… Please know that your items will finally be laid to rest. And thank you, my friend. [looks up at the tablet] Seto, according to the inscription on this tablet, you became a great pharaoh in your own right. You kept my father's dream alive by maintaining peace in Egypt. And knowing this, my spirit can finally go to its resting place.
YYugi
Wait! What are you saying?
My Pharaoh, were you able to recover your lost memories?
Then after 5,000 years, our family's task is finally complete.
You're right. And the Millennium items are gathered together at last. My King...
I know. Now I must seal them away forever so I can enter the spirit world.
This is the final task of my mission, Téa.
I guess I always knew. I mean, you came back here after all this time so you could save the world. And now that you've done that, you can finally rest.
[Marik and Ishizu nod in agreement to each other]
Pharaoh, if you and your friends would like us to, Marik and I can lead you to the final resting place of the seven Millennium items.
You mean the Millennium Stone?
And the inscription above this ancient stone reads as follows: "To the spirit world thou may proceed, but first thou must complete this deed. Return the items whence they came and speak aloud the Pharaoh's name." Are you ready for your final task?
Then allow me to be your guide to the shrine of the next world.
Yugi, before we go any further, there's something else you should know about all this. There's another ancient passage inscribed above the Millennium Stone. It mentions a battle ritual.
YYugi
Did you say "battle?!"
In order for the Pharaoh to enter the spirit world, he must first face off against a worthy opponent in battle and lose.
What kind of battle do you mean?
In ancient times, this referred to a duel with swords. But, luckily for us, today we duel one another with cards.
Exactly, Yugi. I must lose in a game of Duel Monsters.
YYugi
I don't mean to be disrespectful, Marik, but I don't get what the challenge is in losing a duel.
Think about it, guys. Winning is easy for the Pharaoh, but being able to accept defeat is probably the greatest test of his character there is.
You may have a point there, Duke. But where are we gonna find a duelist who's good enough to beat the Pharaoh?
[The gang arrives at the Shrine of the Millennium Stone and Ishizu leads them down the stairs]
Dude, this duel is gonna be awesome!
Yeah, Yugi vs. the Pharaoh? That's as good as it gets.
[Téa comes to a stop with a worried look on her face]
You gotta use the little girl's room?
Not quite. I was just wondering why we had to rush into all this so soon. This could be our final chance to hang out with the Pharaoh before he leaves us for good.
That's true. I was so pumped up for this duel, I forgot this might be his last one.
My friends… I know how difficult this must be, however, Yugi and the Pharaoh must carry out this battle ritual as quickly as possible. If too much time should pass, our window of opportunity will close.
YYugi
We all know how you feel, Téa, but this is what's best for the Pharaoh. He doesn't belong in our world, and now his spirit finally has a chance to go home.
[sighs, then lightens up] You're right. Let's do this.
I probably don't say this as often as I should, Téa, but you know, you're one of the bravest people I ever met. I know this is tough for you, and I just want to say I'm proud.
If you dorks start holding each other's hands, then I'm out of here. I didn't come here to listen to your lame friendship speeches.
Maybe if you had some friends, you wouldn't feel that way!
Oh, like he didn't deserve it?
YYugi
[joins his three gadgets to his Moving Fortress] Whenever these three gadget monsters are on the field at the same time, they're able to raise the attack strength of my Moving Fortress to 3,000 points!
I taught that kid everything he knows, folks!
[Téa chuckles]
YYugi
Stronghold the Moving Fortress, attack! Steel Gear Crush! [his monster then gets trapped in the Swords of Revealing Light] What happened to my Stronghold?!
He's trapped, thanks to my Bounce Spell! This magic card allowed me to transfer the effect of your Swords of Revealing Light to your monster! Now it can't attack for three more turns.
YYugi
[thinking] Whoa! Now what am I gonna do? I wasn't expecting that. I guess the Pharaoh really is trying his hardest to defeat me. [speaking] I switch my Green Gadget into defense mode and end my turn.
[thinking] Yugi, in my heart, I hope you win. But that doesn't mean I plan to go easy on you. [speaking] It's my move. [draws] And I'll start by sending my monster to the graveyard in order to activate the magic card, Tricky Spell 4! This allows me to summon as many Tricky tokens as you have monsters on the field. That gives me four monsters as well!
Whoa, the taller Yugi just evened it all up!
KKaiba
Not exactly. If he's about to do what I think he is, then he's way ahead of the game.
I'm not finished yet. Not even close! I'm taking this duel to the next level!
This could be my last move. To begin, I'll place one card facedown. And, next, I'll play my Card of Sanctity magic card! Now, we both draw until we're each holding six cards in our hand! Ready?
YYugi
As ready as I'll ever be.
Well, here goes. I'm afraid if this works, the duel is over. May the heart of the cards guide you, Yugi.
Now, let's see if you can withstand the great fury of an Egyptian God!
YYugi
Go ahead, give me your best shot, Pharaoh!
Congratulations. Well done. Yugi, a champion doesn't stand on his knees. You've achieved a great victory for us both.
YYugi
[tearfully] I was focusing so hard on playing the game, that I forgot what winning this duel would actually mean. By defeating you, I sent you away. For good.
No, you have opened the door for me. Thanks to you, my spirit can finally be at rest. I'll be back where I belong. Fate brought the two of us together for a reason. And we fulfilled our destiny… We protected mankind from the return of the Shadow Games.
YYugi
I'm gonna miss you.
You do realize we will never truly be apart, right? The gift of kindness you have me and the courage I've given you will remain with us.
[last lines of the series]
So this is the end? Feels weird.
What were you geeks expecting?
Fireworks, sappy music... something! At least make one of your little wrap up speeches, Yug.
YYugi
Well, sometimes the end of one adventure is just the beginning of another.
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