Ep. 172: Duel Academia in Peril! The Crystal Beasts Block the Way

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After completing his match against Sartorius, Jaden proceeds toward the Academy but encounters Trueman, who obstructs his path and initiates a duel. Trueman employs a Crystal Beast deck, a set that Jaden recognizes as belonging exclusively to Jesse. This revelation shocks Jaden, as he realizes that Jesse has fallen under Trueman's control. The confrontation forces Jaden to face an opponent wielding the very cards he expected to be safe, highlighting the immediate threat posed by Trueman and the compromised state of his friend within the Academy grounds.