Yu - Gi - Oh ! ARC - V - Episode 041 " Bracing For Battle " , known as " The Land of Ambition - Duel Academia " in the Japanese version , is the forty - first episode of the " Yu - Gi - Oh ! ARC - V " anime . It first aired in Japan on February 1 , 2015 and in Australia on January 3 , 2016 . It became available with official subtitles via Crunchyroll on December 13 , 2016 . Summary . Declan muses that the girl is Celina , not Zuzu Boyle . Celina repeats Zuzu ' s name in confusion , and Declan explains that Zuzu is someone from this dimension who resembles Celina , but let ' s leave aside why they look alike for now . He explains that he is Declan Akaba , Leo Akaba ' s son . He asks if she doesn ’ t remember ; he ’ s met her before , at the Fusion Dimension ' s Duel Academy . Celina was the Duelist that Leo Akaba had his eye on the most there , and now she has appeared in their world . But for what purpose ; did she improve her skills under Leo Akaba ' s teachings and get sent here as the vanguard for an invasion ? Celina angrily denies it , claiming that she came to this world of her own will . She remembers Declan too , from when he crossed dimensions and came to her world three years previously . Celina had had to watch her comrades going off to the front lines , while she lived a trapped life in the stifling castle , ever since that day that Declan appeared three years ago . A large cylinder is seen glowing in a laboratory . A younger Declan steps out of it , feebly reaching out , and the glow fades . As he explores the hallways of Duel Academy , he hears shouting , and he sees a young Celina running down a hallway with three Academy professors in pursuit . Shadowing them , Declan hides on a stone walkway above where the professors have cornered Celina . The Aide steps up , telling Celina that it is the Professor ' s orders and asks her to come back . Celina snaps that she wants to test her abilities , but the Aide replies that there is no way that the Professor would allow her to do that . Celina snaps that she doesn ' t need his permission and activates her Duel Disk , stating that she ’ s getting out of Duel Academy by her own free will ; she won ’ t show any mercy to those that get in her way . With no other choice , the Aide orders the three professors to capture Celina , and the professors deploy their Duel Disks . Celina starts off , Summoning " Lunalight Blue Cat " and Set ting a card . She tells them to bring it on , and the Aide orders the professors to do it . They each Summon " Ancient Gear Soldier " , and Declan ducks as a shockwave rocks the area , despite the absence of an Action Field . Celina ' s " Blue Cat " lands unharmed and she snaps that it ’ s ridiculous that they call themselves professors of Duel Academy . The Aide warns her that this isn ’ t over , but before they can continue , Declan Summons " D / D Cerberus " and declares his Battle Phase , destroying one of the " Ancient Gear Soldiers " . Declan yells at Celina to jump as he holds out his hand . Celina looks back as " Cerberus " bars the way of the professors , and Celina leaps into the air to grab his hand . They flee , " Cerberus " fading , and the Aide contacts someone on his Duel Disk . Declan and Celina arrive at the harbor and she tells him to let her go , asking him where his boat is . Declan is confused , and Celina points out that Declan must have taken a boat there ; she ’ s getting out of Duel Academy by her own free will to grasp her future . A voice declares that her future is here . The Professor , accompanied by four blue - uniformed guards wearing strange masks , walks into the area . Declan gasps , " Father ! " but Leo ignores him , addressing Celina instead , telling her that he knows her abilities more than anyone else . Celina angrily asks why he keeps her locked up on this island , not making use of her abilities . Leo replies that it is not that time yet , and Celina asks when it will be , when Leo destroys Xyz or Synchro ? The terms confuse Declan , and Celina explains that she heard a rumor that the advance into the Xyz Dimension is about to start , so if Leo approves of her abilities , he should add her to the vanguard squad . Leo states that he cannot , because Celina already has what she needs to do . Declan angrily cuts in , asking what this advance and destroy talk is all about , and what the heck Duel Academy is . Leo didn ’ t say anything to Declan or his wife , and even abandoned the company . Leo asks if Declan crossed dimensions just to find that out , and Declan is shocked that he has crossed dimensions . Five more guards step up and restrain Declan and Celina , two taking Celina away as she struggles and Declan protests . Leo tells Celina that he will find her no matter where she runs , and absolutely bring her back . As Celina curses and struggles , the guards take her away . Leo explains that he ' ll have Declan return as well , and Declan angrily asks him to explain where they are . Leo explains that this is the Fusion Dimension ; Duel Academy is his front - line base to accomplish his plans . He orders his guard to bring something , and one of them straps a hexagonal band around Declan ’ s wrist , informing Leo that it has been set . Leo explains that the band is a dimensional transporter that will self - destruct after being activated to prevent Declan ' s return . He tells Declan to stay put in his world , but Declan furiously yells that he isn ' t done talking to Leo , and asks what he meant by advance and destroy . Leo claims that it is all for the purpose of uniting the worlds , and Declan tries to ask what that means , yelling " FATHER ! " as the guards release him and the device activates . In the present , Declan explains to Celina that these last three years he has been making preparations to crush Leo ' s ambitions , which was why he became the President of Leo Corporation in his place , and has worked towards finding and training Duelists with potential , all to protect their world . He asks if Celina wants to join him , and she is surprised , as Declan states that they can protect this world from Leo and Duel Academy . Celina interrupts , telling him not to be ridiculous ; she only came here because she heard that there were remnants of the Xyz forces here . She remembers hearing Sora ' s tantrums in Duel Academy about the Xyz scum , and comments that they must have been skilled to defeat an agent of Duel Academy . She thought that if she defeated him , then she could make Leo Akaba acknowledge her abilities , and she pulls out a card , lamenting that her first target was a complete disappointment . She throws Dipper ' s card to Declan , who catches it and informs her that Kev Ravenwood was not the one she wants . Celina angrily asks where he is , the Xyz Duelist who defeated the agent of Duel Academy . In the Center Court , a gold - armored Duelist is thrown through the air , his LP falling to zero . Nico Smiley announces that that does it ; the winner is Shay of LID . His opponent , Chalac from Knights of the Duel Disks , a special guest school from overseas , was utterly defeated in a one - sided match by Shay . Three other armored Duelists sit in the stands , watching their comrade ’ s defeat . " A Duelist from the Xyz Dimension ? " Declan asks . " I don ’ t know of one . " Celina decides to search on her own and turns to leave , but Declan warns her that he will not be able to overlook her causing a disturbance in this town , and even if she is not here under Leo Akaba ' s orders , Declan will consider her an enemy . His statement finally rouses the injured Barrett , who activates the forced return function of his Duel Disk , explaining that he has informed Duel Academy of their location . His Duel Disk warps him away , and Celina nonchalantly comments on the forced return program . She explains to Declan that she will be pursued , and when that happens … Declan remembers his father ’ s absolute vow to bring Celina back when she ran , as Celina continues that her pursuit will cause more than just a disturbance , but if she can defeat the Xyz Duelist , then Leo Akaba will have no choice but to acknowledge her abilities . She finally leaves , and Declan takes out his Duel Disk , calling someone to gather the top brass immediately . At the You Show Duel School , Yuya , Zuzu , Skip , and the kids watch the Duel News on the television , as the announcer explains that after intense battles over the past few days in the Paradise City Junior Arc League Championship , Round Two has finished and the Top 16 have been determined . She begins to introduce them , staring with Zuzu , prompting an excited reaction from Skip ( and a smack from Zuzu ' s fan ) . The announcer continues with Yuya , making a name for himself with his Pendulum Summon ing . Yuya rubs his head in embarrassment as the announcer explains that Yuya defeated two fierce opponents ; LID ' s Sylvio Sawatari in Round One and Bandit Warrior Academy ' s Iggy Arlo in Round Two , and has qualified for Round Three in his first tournament . At the mention of Iggy , Yuya goes quiet , remembering Iggy slapping his hand away , and he vows to never have a Duel like the one that he had with Iggy again , but one that the Duelists and the audience can enjoy , like the one that he had with Sylvio . Zuzu puts her hand out , reminding Yuya that they ' re rivals now that they ’ ve come this far . She encourages him to do his best and give the audience the best Entertainment Duel . Yuya agrees , complimenting Zuzu ' s last Duel , and states that he wants to have one like that . They clasp hands , bringing Skip to tears as he declares that this is youth put into Duels , and he enthusiastically tells them to aim for the top . Frederick complains that Skip is too loud , and Ally points out that the announcements are still not over . The Knight of Duels students have just been announced , and next up is Reed Pepper of the Duel School . Yoko goes into squeals over Reed , much to Yuya and Skip ’ s discomfort . The announcer announces Trout , the Fishing Duelist , whose words are " big haul " , and she wishes Trout good luck in getting a big catch . She states that one of the tournament ’ s dark horses is the Strong Dojo ' s Gong Strong , who has been making a name for himself with his Heavystrong Dueling . And another one of those dark horses is LID ’ s Shay . Yuya gasps to see Shay being announced , and the announcer remarks that his shocking victory over You Duel School " s Sora Perse is still very clearly in their minds . Shay also took his second match with a one - sided victory , and the announcer wonders what kind of Duel he ’ ll show them in Round Three . Tate is horrified , protesting that no matter how one looks at it , Shay went too far . Ally agrees , claiming that she bets that it ’ s his fault that Sora is gone too . Frederick says that he ’ s so angry that he ’ s got the shivers . Yuya just murmurs Sora ' s name . In the Fusion Dimension , Leo sits on his throne in front of his machine , asking if Sora wished to go to the Standard Dimension again . Sora replies that he does , as there are Xyz remnants there . Leo replies that he will grant that wish , and Sora thanks him politely . Leo explains that Sora will not be going alone this time , and nine of the blue - uniformed students guards step up : the Obelisk Force . Leo explains that finding the Xyz Duelists is only a secondary objective ; their primary target is " her " . A hologram of Celina appears , and Sora gasps that it ' s Zuzu . Leo corrects him that it is Celina , and Sora asks in confusion why . Leo states that he has no need to know that . His mission is to retrieve Celina and return her to the Fusion Dimension ; he is authorized to engage the local Duelists in combat to accomplish this , and he must bring Celina back . Back in the Standard Dimension , Skip reassures them that Sora will come back , and suggests that Yuya and Zuzu keep winning for him . Frederick agrees , reminding them that Sora only joined the Championship because Yuya was , and he mimics Sora ’ s eyes and voice . Tate suggests that if they keep winning , Sora will be so frustrated that he ' ll have to show his face . Ally adds that Tate is still winning in the Youth Class as well , and Skip declares that that settles it , telling Yuya , Zuzu and Tate to all win and do their best to frustrate Sora . Yoko muses that she would like Reed to aim for first place as well , and Yuya sweat drops in shock . The announcer on the television declares that tomorrow , they ’ ll finally have their match to determine the Top 8 , as the Top 16 are shown on the screen : Nagi , Sun Shadow , Moon Shadow , Taka , Halil , Trout , Olga , Dennis McField , Reed , Carl , Bram , Ashley , Yuya , Gong , Zuzu , and Shay . She hopes that all of their competitors will fight with no regrets tomorrow , and begins announcing the weather . In the Leo Corporation , Henrietta snaps her fingers to switch the screen off , and she turns to Declan , commenting that it seems like it ’ s finally happening . Declan refuses to let it , stating that they will absolutely prevent it as he stares out over the city in the evening . The next day , in the LID Center Court , the Top 16 stand behind Nico Smiley , save Shay , whose absence is noted by Yuya , Zuzu , and the three Knight of Duels students . Nico thanks the audience for waiting , for right now , a Battle Royal between these sixteen Junior Youth competitors will take place . Everyone gasps in shock . Up in Declan ' s office , Henrietta comments on the city - wide Battle Royal , congratulating Declan . Declan explains that an alert of interdimensional invading Duelists would cause a mass panic , so instead they will release the Top 16 of the Junior Youth class into the city , and have them intercept the invaders . Meanwhile , the ones who will actually intercept the invaders are the Top 8 of the Senior class , a plan made smoother by the fact that all of them , including Kev Ravenwood , are from LID . Henrietta tells them that for the honor of LID and the fate of their world , they are counting on them , and the Senior class respond in the affirmative . Declan nods , and then turns to Shay , who is leaning against the wall , telling him that he ' s sure that he knows that his orders are to find Duelists with potential among the sixteen in the stadium , and to have them join the Lancers as emergency backup . Shay asks if Declan doesn ’ t want him to fight the enemy , and comments that he can ’ t promise that , since he ' ll have no choice but to take part if the Senior Team get wiped out . Kev is derisive of Shay running his mouth despite being only Junior Youth class , and Shay leaves , telling them to do their best to stay alive . In the Center Court , Nico explains the rules . The match will start at exactly noon , when Action Cards will be spread out , but this is the most important part : there are Pendulum Cards developed by Leo Corporation scattered around the city ; competitors must find two of them and Duel . Zuzu and Skip realize that everyone will be able to Pendulum Summon , and Nico explains that the matches will be held under an Ante Rule with the Pendulum Cards as the winnings . The winners will take the number of Pendulum Cards bet by the loser . In addition , the city will be divided into four areas by the Field Spell Card " Quartet of Quandry " , competitors being free to battle in any of these four areas . Tate and Ally gasp that the entire city will be an Action Field , and Frederick gets an impressive bout of shivers . Nico states that there ’ s only five minutes until the Battle Royal begins , and he asks the entrants to prepare their Duel Disks . Yuya , Zuzu , and Gong all ready their Duel Disks , which enter Battle Royal mode . Nico orders the gate to open , and a section of the stadium rises up . Celina watches from the outside , thinking that the Xyz Duelist must be in there . Everyone prepares themselves and Shay moves through LID as Nico declares the start of the match and begins the Action Duel chant . Everyone finishes by yelling " Duel ! " and they dash out of the gates , Yuya , Zuzu , Reed , and the Shadow brothers leading the way as Yuya laughs happily , while the Action Cards scatter in four bunches . Featured Duel : Declan Akaba and Celina vs . Duel Academy professors . This Duel is conducted as a Battle Royal . Turn 1 : Celina Celina Normal Summon s " Lunalight Blue Cat " ( 1600 / 1200 ) and Set s a card . Turn 2 : Duel Academy professors A Duel Academy professor Normal Summons " Ancient Gear Soldier " ( 1300 / 1300 ) and subsequently attack s " Blue Cat " . Through unknown means , it is not destroy ed and no one takes battle damage . Turn 3 : Declan Declan Normal Summons " D / D Cerberus " ( 1800 / 600 ) . It attacks and destroys " Ancient Gear Soldier " . " D / D Cerberus " then holds back the Duel Academy professors , allowing Declan to help Celina escape , so the Duel ends with no result . Featured cards . The following cards appeared in this episode . Cards in italics debuted here .