Yu - Gi - Oh ! ARC - V - Episode 098 " Friendship Finale " , known as " Towards the Only Path " in the Japanese version , is the ninety - eighth episode of the " Yu - Gi - Oh ! ARC - V " anime . It first aired in Japan on March 27 , 2016 and in Australia on December 1 , 2016 . It became available with official subtitles via Crunchyroll on March 14 , 2017 . Summary . Jack and Yuya drive down the highway ; Jack on 3200 LP and controlling the 4000 ATK " Tyrant Red Dragon Archfiend " , while Yuya only has 100 LP and controls his five freshly Pendulum Summon ed monsters ; " Timebreaker Magician " , " Performapal Radish Horse " , " Performapal Gumgumouton " , " Performapal Bubblebowwow " and " Odd - Eyes Pendulum Dragon " . Looking at the " Smile World " card in his hand , Yuya thinks about his mother and father . He activates the Spell Card , " Smile World " , and colorful smiling faces radiate from the card . Yuya explains that it will increase the ATK of all monsters on the field by 100 for each monster on the field . " Tyrant Red Dragon Archfiend " rises to 4600 ATK as Yuya explains that since there are six monsters on the field , so all monsters will gain 600 ATK . " Timebreaker Magician " increases to 2000 ATK , " Radish Horse " to 1100 , " Gumgumouton " to 1500 , " Bubblebowwow " to 2900 , and " Odd - Eyes " to 3100 . Then Yuya activates the effect of " Radish Horse " to lower the ATK of " Tyrant Red Dragon Archfiend " by its own ATK for the rest of the turn and increase the ATK of a monster he controls by the same value . " Radish Horse " fires its radish into the air and the radish explodes and reduces the ATK of " Tyrant Red Dragon Archfiend " to 3500 and increasing the ATK of " Odd - Eyes " to 4200 , " Odd - Eyes " roaring as it glows red . Amanda gasps that the ATK of " Odd - Eyes " has increased and Tarren adds that it ' s higher than Jack ' s Dragon . Frank adds that Yuya has five monsters on his field . Chojiro asks if this could be it , and the Topsiders and Commons ask if Jack , the unrivalled King , is going to lose . But Jack activates a Trap Card , " Over the Red " . When the ATK of a " Red " Synchro Monster is lowered , " Over the Red " doubles the ATK of that monster . " Tyrant Red Dragon Archfiend " rises to 7000 ATK , but Jack reveals further that he can also banish " Scarlight Red Dragon Archfiend " from his Graveyard to increase the ATK of " Tyrant Red Dragon Archfiend " by the ATK of " Scarlight Red Dragon Archfiend " . The form of " Scarlight Red Dragon Archfiend " merges into that of " Tyrant Red Dragon Archfiend " and " Tyrant Red Dragon Archfiend " glows with flame as its ATK increases even further – to 10000 . The Commons in Sylvio and Gong ' s alley begin dropping their weapons as the whole of New Domino City is transfixed in shock at the high ATK value . Melissa Trail gasps " No way ! " and the Commons all repeat the attack score . Sylvio gasps that Jack is on a different level and Gong agrees that Jack Atlas is a truly fearsome opponent . Jack drives up a spiraling road as he declares that this is his Dueling ; a King ' s Dueling . He boosts up the highway and he tells Yuya to follow him and face him with his Dueling , his words , and the cry of his soul . Yuya replies that just as his father fought with pride as the founder of Dueltaining , he will fight Jack with pride as the founder of Pendulum Summoning with his own words . He ramps of the edge of a road , and Melissa asks in shock what Yuya is doing . Yuya activates the Pendulum effect of " Nirvana High Paladin " with " Timebreaker Magician " as the target ; this turn " Timebreaker Magician " cannot be destroyed in battle and Yuya will take no damage from its battles . " Nirvana High Paladin " raises its greatsword and extends the tip , creating a rainbow square seal that causes " Timebreaker Magician " to glow with a rainbow aura . Yuya orders " Timebreaker Magician " to attack " Tyrant Red Dragon Archfiend " . Melissa is shocked by Yuya ' s decision ; even if it can ' t be destroyed there ' s no point in attacking a 10000 ATK monster with a 2000 ATK one . " Timebreaker Magician " brings its sword down and is surrounded in by a blue sphere as " Tyrant Red Dragon Archfiend " blocks the strike . Yuya lands on the highway and he explains that if the monster targeted by the Pendulum effect of " Nirvana High Paladin " battled , it lowers the ATK of all monsters his opponent controls by its own ATK . The ATK of " Tyrant Red Dragon Archfiend " falls to 8000 as the monsters disengage and the kids all gasp that the ATK of " Tyrant Red Dragon Archfiend " fell by 2000 . Chojiro notes that that alone won ' t bother Jack in the slightest . Jack echoes that sentiment and he asks Yuya if this is all that his cry amounts to ; it didn ' t resonate with his soul for a second . Yuya replies that each of their voices alone may be small , but he will make sure that they resonate with Jack ' s heart . Crow drives up on the Blackbird in a parallel highway and he tells Yuya that that ' s the spirit . He explains that everyone in New Domino City is watching Yuya and Jack ' s Duel , so now is the time to tell them his words . Shinji , Damon and Tony drive behind Crow and Shinji tells Yuya that now that it ' s come to this , he ' ll bet it all on Yuya . He encourages Yuya to give it his all . Yuya whispers Crow and Shinji ' s names before he smiles and he declares that the fun has only just begun and spreads his arms . Yuya explains that after the battle ends , the Pendulum effect of " Nirvana High Paladin " switches its target to a monster that is one Level higher than the previous target . The gear on the hilt of " Nirvana High Paladin ' s " greatsword moves one spoke and a glowing number " 3 " changes to a " 4 " . " Timebreaker Magician " glows with the rainbow aura again and a giant version of Yuya ' s pendant swings past it and " Performapal Radish Horse " , the next target . " Radish Horse " glows with the rainbow aura and Yuya orders it to attack " Tyrant Red Dragon Archfiend " . " Radish Horse " charges with its horn and clashes with " Tyrant Red Dragon Archfiend " , surrounding itself with a blue shield and reducing " Tyrant Red Dragon Archfiend " to 6900 ATK . Tarren gasps that the ATK of " Tyrant Red Dragon Archfiend " fell again and Frank exclaims that this time it was reduced by the 1100 ATK of " Radish Horse " . Sirens echo as Officer 227 leads his fellow demoted Duel Chaser s on a lower highway to the Duel as they escort a Security van . 227 notes that Yuya Sakaki , the guy who defeated him , is Dueling the King and he declares that ' s the greatest . He encourages his fellow former officers to ride with their hearts at full speed alongside the Duel and they all cheer , including the driver of the van , which contains the imprisoned and beaten Lucas Swank . Yuya states that after the battle ends , the target of the Pendulum effect of " Nirvana High Paladin " will switch to the Level 5 " Gumgumouton " . The gear on " Nirvana High Paladin ' s " greatsword switches to a " 5 " and the pendulum swings to cover " Gumgumouton " with a rainbow aura . Amanda cries that it ' s like the monsters are holding hands while fighting , and she holds out her hands for Frank and Tarren to take . " Gumgumouton " attacks " Tyrant Red Dragon Archfiend " and lowers it to 5400 ATK , and the Commons in the street with Sylvio and Gong cheer the move . Gong cries that he gets it ; Yuya Summoned those five monsters , all of one different Level , in order to use the Pendulum effect of " Nirvana High Paladin " repeatedly . Sylvio puts his arm around Gong ' s shoulder and his other around a Common and he cheers Yuya . He hates to admit it , but Yuya is doing great . As a reward , Sylvio will name this attack for him , and he ' ll call it … " Straight Pendulum ! " Gong calls as he puts his arm around the shoulder of a Duel Chaser . Sylvio squeals in shock at having his thunder stolen . The gear of " Nirvana High Paladin " switches to " 6 " and the pendulum swings as Yuya declares the next target of the Pendulum Effect of " Nirvana High Paladin " , " Bubblebowwow " . " Bubblebowwow " glows with the rainbow aura and Yuya orders it to attack " Tyrant Red Dragon Archfiend " . " Bubblebowwow " and " Tyrant Red Dragon Archfiend " clash and the ATK of " Tyrant Red Dragon Archfiend " falls to 2500 . Commons drive by in cars and the monorail as they cheer the Duel and encourage both Duelists not to lose . Melissa asks in shock what this is and she looks around and gasps . There are Duel Runner s , cars , helicopters , and even the monorail following Yuya and Jack ' s Duel . In one of the helicopters , a butler asks Lazar if he ' s sure that it ' s safe to watch this Duel while New Domino City is under martial law . Lazar takes a glass of champagne from beside his packet of cup ramen and he titters , noting that the greatest Duel in the history of New Domino City is currently ongoing ; it would be a sin as a resident of New Domino to miss out on this Duel . He takes a sip of champagne . ( Lazar ' s Champagne is changed to Milk along with the bottle that says milk and the Japaneses words on the roman noodles is removed ) . Jack bursts out laughing and he states that he sees ; these are Yuya Sakaki ' s words . Even though each of their voices may be small , if one combines them they resonate with great strength . As Jack speaks , the followers of the Duel all join their lane . Jack continues , stating that this must mean that his wishes and feelings have been passed on to the people of New Domino City . Melissa gasps that this is amazing ; it ' s a huge uproar with the entirety of New Domino City involved ; she ' s never seen anything like this before . Jack turns the Phoenix Whirlwind around and he tells Yuya to come at him . He spreads his arms and he tells Yuya to see this through to the end with his Dueling and declares that he will take it with everything that he has . Yuya thanks Jack and he takes a deep breath , before he declares " LADIES AND GENTLEMEN ! " Everyone cheers as Yuya tells the audience that now it ' s time for the climax . He states that after the monsters from Level 3 to 6 is over all that is left is … " Seven ! " the orphans and Sam cheer . Yuya confirms that that ' s right ; their final performer is the Level 7 " Odd - Eyes Pendulum Dragon " . The pendulum swings , causing " Odd - Eyes " to glow with the rainbow aura . Officer 227 observes that " Odd - Eyes " has 4200 ATK , so if it attacks it can destroy the 2500 ATK " Tyrant Red Dragon Archfiend " , but … The driver of Lucas ' s van finishes that it won ' t wipe out Jack ' s LP . Lucas snorts and he observes that there ' s no way that Yuya would come this far without an answer . He remarks that Yuya has something , claiming that the eyes of the great promoter Lucas are never wrong . The Commons tell Yuya to go , claiming that they ' ve been waiting for this , and a chant of " Yuya ! " goes up across New Domino City . Melissa tells the audience to look at this ; everyone ' s feelings and expectations are on Yuya Sakaki . Amanda whispers that Duel Runners are the symbol of freedom , much to Frank ' s surprise . She explains that Crow told her that Duel Runners were the symbol of hope for Commons who were seeking freedom . Right now , New Domino City is becoming one with Yuya ' s Duel . Yuya smiles , sits up on his Runner and he tells everyone to say it with him for their last attack , and the kids and Chojiro all cry , " Go , battle ! " The crowd all order " Odd - Eyes Pendulum Dragon " to attack " Tyrant Red Dragon Archfiend " . Yuya cries , " Spiral Flame Strike ! " and " Odd - Eyes " blasts a plume of rainbow flame from its mouth . Yuya declares that the effect of " Odd - Eyes Pendulum Dragon " activates , and Crow leads the chant as the crowd that know declare that when " Odd - Eyes " battles a Level 5 or higher monster , the battle damage is doubled . Yuya declares , " Reaction Force ! " and " Odd - Eyes " unleashes its second plume of rainbow flame . The attack strikes " Tyrant Red Dragon Archfiend " , who fends it off . Jack watches and then he closes his eyes with a small smile as his LP falls to zero . Melissa declares that the winner is Yuya Sakaki ; the winner standing on the throne of the Friendship Cup is a boy of fourteen years , a promising star who uses Dueltaining and Pendulum Summons : Yuya Sakaki ! Crow , Shinji , Damon , Tony and the escaped Duel Chasers all cheer and New Domino City chant Yuya ' s name . Chojiro yells in congratulations and the kids cry that Yuya did it . The citizens continue to chant Yuya ' s name , and applaud , and the citizens Duel Chasers and Commons cheer together as Gong bursts into tears and cries Yuya ' s name while Sylvio dodges Gong ' s tears with a grin . Even Shay smiles proudly from his position in the streets . Yuya removes his goggles and he laughs happily . Everyone has stopped and watches as Jack stands with his back to Yuya . Yuya thanks the King , and Jack turns and wheels on him , roaring that he is not the King anymore . Yuya hastily apologizes and Jack calms down , explaining that since Yuya has won the Friendship Cup , " he " is the new Duel King . He reflects on bringing smiles with Dueling and asks if this is what Yuya believes in ; the power of " Smile World " ? Yuya replies that it ' s not just his power , but it was because it was a Duel with Jack Atlas that New Domino City was able to smile this much . Jack raises Yuya ' s hand and he announces to New Domino City that he is at the summit of happiness right now . Yuya Sakaki is the Duelist that he was searching for , one who could speak through his Dueling , a true Duelist . He is proud that he was able to battle with this man today . The citizens of New Domino City cheer , but their joy is interrupted by a large grey helicopter that hovers over Yuya and Jack . Melissa asks what the helicopter is . Three holograms of the High Council appear in the sky above New Domino City , and Sylvio and Gong recognize them , while Chojiro angrily asks what the big wigs of New Domino City want now . White Taki addresses the people of New Domino City , explaining that now that the Friendship Cup is over they of the Council have something that they want to confess . Bordeaux explains that they claimed that the Friendship Cup was a celebration of the unity between the Topsiders and the Commons , but it is in fact merely a tournament to find the strongest Duelist to become the King . Taki explains that their plan was to use that King to bring together the Topsiders and Commons and maintain the current status quo of society . Gael explains that simply put , the Council didn ' t care who became the King . Gray elaborates that they didn ' t care as long as there wasn ' t someone who would try and challenge their authority or their position . Yuya mutters Roget ' s name . Azul states that during this tournament it was brought to their attention that this way of thinking was old - fashioned , cowardly , and underhanded . Dexter watches with his parents as Taki states that thanks to Jack and Yuya Sakaki there were able to see a new side of New Domino City ; that there was a society where Topsiders or Commons didn ' t matter and they would lend a shoulder to one another with smiles on their faces . He announces that the Council will disband today and leave the future of New Domino City to the younger generation . He states that he ' d like those who approve of this decision to signify so by applauding . Topsiders and Commons alike clap the decision , including Tony , Damon , Crow and Shinji . Melissa declares it a moving scene ; right now there are no Topsiders or Commons anymore . New Domino City is truly one , and they are all friends . She comments that she ' s really got it to be able to commentate on such a historical event , but when she strikes a pose she nearly falls out of her helicopter and only just regains her balance . In their helicopter , the High Council deactivate their projector and Gael asks if this was really the best choice . Gray adds that they still have some unresolved cases and Azul agrees that they still haven ' t determined their stance in the dimensional war as the Synchro Dimension . Bordeaux states that the people of New Domino City should decide that for themselves , and he asks Taki to confirm . Taki agrees and states that those who will be responsible for it will decide . He remarks that now , the people of New Domino City will determine their own future that they will be responsible for ; whichever future that may be and he laughs softly . Jack comments that Yuya ' s fight isn ' t over yet . Yuya agrees ; now he ' ll save Zuzu . Sora appears on a holographic screen and he cries that Roget has taken Zuzu and ran . Gong and Sylvio are shocked to learn that Roget has taken Zuzu . Sitting in Roget ' s chair , Sora explains that he and Moon Shadow had rescued Zuzu from her cell , but then Roget showed up . Shay realizes that Roget was able to beat both Sora and Moon in a Duel and he immediately turns and heads for the Sector Security Headquarters . Sora explains that Roget said that he was going to take Zuzu back to Duel Academy and he urges Yuya to stop Roget , but smoke from an explosion surrounds him and cuts the connection . Yuya calls Sora ' s name and he turns and runs off as well . The High Council ' s helicopter alights in front of him ; Taki declaring that they will take Yuya to the Sector Security Headquarters . He tells him to get in and Yuya races towards the helicopter . Explosions wrack the Sector Security Headquarters and a staff member runs out of an elevator , declaring that it ' s no use ; the elevators aren ’ t running . He tells his workmate to use the emergency stairs , and his workmate barely avoids an explosion . As Roget drags Zuzu down a corridor by her cuffs with a cruel smirk , Zuzu calls Roget awful for disabling all the elevators but his own so that only Roget can get away . Roget madly declares that there is no reason for a true winner to take pity on the weak ; that is the true path to victory . Zuzu retorts that Roget isn ' t the winner and he has already lost . Roget violently attack her into the wall and he asks her why she says that ( half of the scene of Roget attacking Zuzu against the Wall is Cut from the dub ) . Her friends who came to save her were defeated before her very eyes . Zuzu defiantly states that Yuya won , and that ' s why Roget is running isn ' t it ? He ' s been defeated and now he ' s running back to Duel Academy with his tail between his legs - " SHUT UP ! " as Roget screams . He claims that he has not lost ; he is merely retreating to plan his next move ; this is merely strategy . " Oh ? " Declan ' s voice asks . Was taking Zuzu Boyle with him part of his plan too ? Roget turns to see Declan , Riley and Moon standing in front of him . Declan comments that he only sees it as a way to shelter Roget ' s ego . Roget grimaces and her mutters Declan ' s name . Declan points out that that is why Roget had Zuzu as a hostage , isn ' t it ? After breaking off from Duel Academy he would use her as a shield in his negotiations with them , and on the off - chance that Roget would need to flee he would offer Zuzu Boyle as a chance to clear his name from betraying Duel Academy ; it was all to protect himself . Declan states that Roget making excuses for his defeat means that he has already lost the battle . Roget starts angrily , but Declan isn ' t finished and he tells Roget to release Zuzu and beg for forgiveness to the people of New Domino City ; since as the Director of Sector Security Roget is responsible for plunging New Domino into chaos . Roget insults Declan and he furiously asks who would ever beg for forgiveness . He screams that he hasn ' t lost and he turns and runs , dragging Zuzu with him . Declan pursues , but Riley lags behind to help the injured Moon . Roget yanks Zuzu into a room and Declan follows him in and stops in the threshold . Riley catches up and he tries to follow his adoptive brother in , but Declan shoves him out and the door closes . Riley cries " big brother ! " and pounds on the door desperately , and Moon tells Riley to calm down ; Declan does not want to endanger Riley . Riley is surprised by Moon ' s description of the situation and Moon explains that Roget is a truly fearsome opponent who will face Declan with a Duel that he cannot predict . Riley asks " A Duel that he can ' t predict ? " " Beg for forgiveness ? " Roget asks . How dare Declan say such humiliating words to him . Blue lights shimmer up the walls , suffusing the room with light . He repeats the same words to Declan . Roget raises his arm with an Academy Disk attached to it and he offers for Declan to reconsider his statement ; if he begs for forgiveness and goes with him to Duel Academy that is . " To Duel Academy ? " Declan asks . Roget confirms it and he states that if he brings back both Zuzu Boyle and Declan the Professor will be overjoyed . " Well done for capturing my rebellious son who dared to stand against me ! " he will say . But Declan adjusts his glasses and calls Roget foolish ; when Declan goes to Duel Academy he will be breaking in from the front to destroy it . Roget challenges Declan to see if he can destroy him as well . Declan replies " Very well " and he activates his Duel Disk , and it declares " Field Spell : Crossover " , causing blue platforms to appear in the room . Roget smiles and he activates his own Fusion Dimension Duel Disk . Both Duelists declare " Duel ! " Roget states that he will take the first turn , and he immediately activates the Spell Card " Polymerization " from his hand . He fuses two " Ancient Gear Soldiers " from his hand and he chants , " Mechanical soldiers bearing the souls of old , form an allegiance and become a new power ! Fusion Summon ! Appear now ! Level 8 Mechanical being of malevolence ! Ancient Gear Howitzer ! " " Ancient Gear Devil " appears in Defense Position with 1800 DEF and Roget further activates the Equip Spell Card " Ancient Gear Magic Shield " , equipping it to " Ancient Gear Devil " . A shield appears in front of " Ancient Gear Devil " and generates a sphere of red electricity to surround it , raising its DEF by 1200 , to 3000 , and preventing it from being destroyed in battle . Then Roget activates the effect of " Ancient Gear Devil " , inflicting 1000 damage to Declan for each Spell Card he controls . " Ancient Gear Devil " fires several lasers from its hands and Declan runs sideways before flipping into a crouch to dodge them . His LP falls to 3000 . Roget explains that while " Gear Devil " is equipped with " Ancient Gear Magic Shield " it is unaffected by card effects in addition to the equipped effect of being immune to destruction in battle , and every turn he will deal 1000 damage to Declan . Roget asks if Declan can crush this impenetrable combo and he ends his turn , challenging Declan to come at him . Declan adjusts his glasses . In the High Council ' s helicopter , Yuya is back in his normal clothes and he mentally tells Zuzu to wait for him . Featured Duels . Yuya Sakaki vs . Jack Atlas . Turn 9 : Yuya Yuya activate s " Smile World " , increasing the ATK of all monsters on the field by 100 for each monster on the field until the End Phase ( " Tyrant " : 4000 → 4600 ; " Timebreaker " : 1400 → 2000 , " Radish Horse " : 500 → 1100 , " Performapal Gumgumouton " : 900 → 1500 , " Bubblebowwow " : 2300 → 2900 , " Odd - Eyes " : 2500 → 3100 ) . Yuya activates the effect of " Performapal Radish Horse " , which lets him decrease the ATK of a monster with 2500 or more ATK by an amount equal to its own ATK and increase the ATK of another by the same amount until the End Phase . He target s " Tyrant " and " Odd - Eyes " ( " Tyrant " : 4600 → 3500 , " Odd - Eyes " : 3100 → 4200 ) . Since the ATK of a " Red " Synchro Monster was decreased , Jack activates his face - down " Over the Red " , which doubles the ATK of a " Red " monster and lets him banish a " Red " monster from his Graveyard to increase the ATK of the targeted monster by the banished card ' s ATK until the end of the turn . He targets " Tyrant " and banishes " Scarlight Red Dragon Archfiend " ( " Tyrant " : 3500 → 7000 → 10000 ) . Yuya activates the Pendulum Effect of " Nirvana High Paladin " , which allows him to prevent the Pendulum Summon ed monster he control s with the lowest Level from being destroyed by battle , reduce the battle damage to 0 , and decrease the ATK of all opposing monsters by that monster ' s ATK after damage calculation . He targets the Level 3 " Timebreaker " . " Timebreaker " attacks " Tyrant " , and after that damage calculation , it loses ATK equal to the ATK of " Timebreaker " ( " Tyrant " : 10000 → 8000 ) . The second Pendulum Effect of " Nirvana High " activates , allowing Yuya to grant the same effects to the Level 4 " Radish Horse " , the Level 5 " Gumgumouton " , the Level 6 " Bubbblebowwow " and the Level 7 " Odd - Eyes " . " Radish Horse " , " Gumgumouton " and " Bubbullbowwow " attack " Tyrant " in succession ( " Tyrant " : 8000 → 6900 → 5400 → 2500 ) . " Odd - Eyes " attacks " Tyrant " , doubling the battle damage via its own effect since " Tyrant " is Level 5 or higher . " Tyrant " is destroyed ( Jack : 3200 → 0 LP ) . Declan Akaba vs . Jean - Michel Roget . At the start of the Duel , the Field Spell Card " Crossover " is activate d , as per the rules of an Action Duel . It will allow the players to use Action Card s , but they may only have one in their hand at a time . Turn 1 : Jean Jean activates " Polymerization " , fusing two copies of " Ancient Gear Soldier " from his hand to Fusion Summon " Ancient Gear Howitzer " ( ? ? ? / 1800 ) in Defense Position . He equip s " Howitzer " with " Ancient Gear Magic Shield " , which increases its DEF by 1200 ( 1800 → 3000 ) and prevents it from being destroyed by battle . As " Howitzer " is equipped with an Equip Card , it is unaffected by card effects via its own effect . Roget activates the effect of " Howitzer " , which lets him inflict 1000 damage to his opponent for each face - up Spell Card he controls ( Declan : 4000 → 3000 LP ) . Featured cards . The following cards appeared in this episode . Cards in italics debuted here .