Yu-Gi-Oh! 5Ds: Duellists Beyond the Light 79

Chapter 79: Speed 78 The Murder Case Three Years Ago

February 23, 2025

Chapter 79: Speed 78 The Murder Case Three Years Ago

Kōbu Zetsujin. (Kōbu Zetsujin – A name, possibly a nickname, implying someone extremely ruthless and skilled.)

The name felt like a giant stone, weighing heavily on Yū Qíng’s heart.

Countless times he’d heard about this guy’s madness from others. Most importantly, Kōbu Zetsujin wasn’t a duelist, so he couldn’t be challenged to a duel to settle things.

On the street, Yū Qíng pondered for a while, finally deciding to stall for a few days and avoid going to the Wildfire Team for now.

For him, winning the High-Speed Dueling Tournament and earning a qualification to go to Shintōjitsuno City was the most important thing. He didn’t have to absolutely complete the task assigned by the Security Management Bureau.

As for his living expenses, he’d saved up a significant amount of money, enough to live comfortably for a long time without working.

And with Niūwěi Zhe seriously injured, he wouldn’t be bothering him at least until after the tournament.

Yū Qíng wasn’t foolish enough to resign outright; he just needed to make a few excuses and wait until the High-Speed Dueling Tournament was over.

Having made this decision, Yū Qíng was about to head back to prepare for the upcoming competition.

But just then, his phone rang. He looked down and saw that it was Akiyama Ryōjitsu calling!

“What does he want at this time?” Yū Qíng frowned, thought for a moment, then answered the call.

“Hello, Yū Qíng,” Akiyama Ryōjitsu’s voice was very noisy on the other end, as if people around him were arguing loudly. “I’m very sorry to tell you, but Wildfire Team has some urgent matters to attend to, so today’s training is cancelled.”

“Oh, okay,” Yū Qíng replied, and they quickly hung up.

Wildfire Team has urgent matters?

Yū Qíng’s mind raced.

Could it be…

That Kōbu Zetsujin was planning to avenge Keith Howard?

The Decade people had already escaped to Shintōjitsuno City and were safe. The others had also left the factory, so the Wildfire Team couldn’t find them.

But upon hearing this news, Yū Qíng’s expression turned serious.

As he was pondering, Han斯特’s call came in—probably after receiving the same news.

Yū Qíng answered again, but Han斯特’s words surprised him.

“Hey, did you hear, Yū Qíng?”

“We don’t have to go to Red Eye Street today, right?”

“No,” Han斯特 sighed, “it’s about Kōbu Zetsujin.”

“Kōbu Zetsujin?!” Yū Qíng was a little dumbfounded.

Han斯特 explained slowly: “These past few days, security officers from Shintōjitsuno City have come down. Their goal is to arrest a major suspect from a big case a few years ago—Kōbu Zetsujin!”

Hearing this, Yū Qíng felt relieved.

It seemed the Wildfire Team’s urgent matter was related to this.

Whether Kōbu Zetsujin was taken away by the officers or went into hiding, he wouldn’t be pursuing the Keith Howard matter; self-preservation would be his priority.

Han斯特 continued to explain, but for some reason, his tone became more emotional: “About three years ago, a major robbery occurred in Shintōjitsuno City.”

“A couple was shot and killed in an alleyway, their belongings and important documents stolen.”

“Because of the couple’s special status, the Security Management Bureau paid close attention to the case and quickly apprehended two of the involved criminals within days.”

“However, a shootout occurred during the arrest; one criminal died on the spot, and the other fell into a coma and became a vegetable.”

“A few months ago, the comatose criminal woke up and, under police questioning, revealed the identity of the third accomplice.”

“After continuous investigation, the location of the third criminal, Kōbu Zetsujin, was pinpointed to the Satellite District.”

“Considering that the missing important documents might still be in Kōbu Zetsujin’s possession, Shintōjitsuno City has deployed a large force.”

“I heard all this from Deputy Bureau Chief Akiyama’s assistant; he’s assisting Deputy Bureau Chief Akiyama in the arrest of Kōbu Zetsujin…”

“Now, the Wildfire Team is leaderless, and it’s likely that Akiyama Ryōjitsu won’t need us for a while.”

At this point, Han斯特 seemed relieved. He smiled and said to Yū Qíng: “But this is actually better for us. No work, but we still get paid. What’s not to like?”

Han斯特’s information put Yū Qíng at ease. Now he could fully prepare for the High-Speed Dueling Tournament: “Yeah, that’s great! By the way, Han斯特, are you free this afternoon? I have nothing else planned, and I’d like to practice at the Satellite High-Speed Arena.”

Han斯特’s dueling skills were strong, and his D-Wheel could transform into three different forms, making him the perfect sparring partner.

But Han斯特 politely refused: “Let’s not, Yū Qíng~”

“Although I’m looking forward to dueling with you, I have some other things to do lately. Let’s talk about it in a couple of days.”

“I have something else to do right now. The reason I called was to tell you this, so don’t worry now, okay?”

“Worry?” Yū Qíng was taken aback.

Han斯特 smiled mysteriously: “I’ve heard about what happened last night, after all, my relationship with the Security Management Bureau is quite close~ ”

“You can rest assured; neither the Security Management Bureau nor Kōbu Zetsujin will be bothering you guys.”

“Just focus on preparing for the High-Speed Dueling Tournament~”

Yū Qíng laughed: “That’s right, thank you very much. I was actually worried about these things.”

“Mm,” a slight noise came from the other end of the phone. Han斯特 said, “Okay, I have to go. Good luck preparing for the tournament, Yū Qíng!”

“Okay, maybe we can even go to Shintōjitsuno City together,” Yū Qíng said, half-heartedly and half-politely.

But Han斯特 just smiled: “Let’s hope so. Okay, goodbye!”

“Yeah, bye.” After hanging up, Yū Qíng was in a good mood. This feeling of having no worries and being able to focus entirely on the competition was incredibly enjoyable for him.

He rode his D-Wheel, first going to the Satellite High-Speed Arena to practice a few rounds. In the evening, he went to the bar where he’d first had dinner with Decade.

Coincidentally, Yū Xing and his group were there.

Yū Qíng went upstairs alone. A fat man at the table saw him and waved friendly: “Hey! Yū Qíng!”

“Mm!” Yū Qíng waved back, smiling.

These days, he had been going in and out of the factory and had become familiar with the people from the neighboring factories.

“Come and join us for dinner, Yū Qíng,” Yū Xing, usually quiet, unusually initiated an invitation. He smiled, but perhaps because he usually kept a cold face, the smile looked a little strained.

This time, there weren’t as many people as last time; there was one empty seat at their four-person table.

The fat man enthusiastically approached and pulled Yū Qíng over: “Hey, Yū Qíng, don’t be shy, relax, we’re treating. This time, we have some questions about the factory to ask you.”

(End of Chapter)

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