Ep. 73: Sartorius challenges Hassleberry to a duel while predicting Jaden and Aster's alliance.

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Sartorius anticipates that Jaden and Aster have united, yet he identifies Hassleberry as an uncontrollable variable threatening his schemes. He visits Duel Academy to confront Hassleberry directly. Despite widespread belief among the students, excluding Jaden, that Hassleberry would prevail, Sartorius defeats him in battle. The match mirrors the encounter with Chazz, where card effects depend on Hassleberry's choices. Although Sartorius wins, Hassleberry remains immune to the influence that typically converts opponents into Society members. It is disclosed that Hassleberry suffered a childhood leg injury, which was healed through a bone replacement using dinosaur material. The following day, Crowler introduces Sartorius as a new student at the academy.