Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 023

The Final Game, Heart Hidden Under the Mask is the twenty third episode of Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's.

Before the final rounds of the Fortune Cup commences, Yusei Fudo confronts and questions Aki Izayoi within a inner passage of the Dueling Stadium of why does she calls the Dragon's Birthmark a "wretched mark". To which angrily responds that she hates and detests the person who carries a birthmark. Furthermore while becoming angry, Aki feels that something remains hidden within her. Yusei, who is filled with various doubts, begins his Duel with Aki.

Featured Duels
 Aki Izayoi vs Yusei Fudo 

Aki Summons "Wall of Ivy" in Defense Position (DEF 1200) and Sets 1 card.

Yusei Summons "Speed Warrior" in Attack Position (ATK 900). He enters his Battle Phase and uses "Speed Warrior's" effect to double its ATK (ATK 1800). "Speed Warrior" attacks "Wall of Ivy". "Wall of Ivy's" effect Special Summons an "Ivy Token" to Yusei's side of the field. "Wall of Ivy" is destoyed by battle.

Aki activates her face-down card, "Cursed Ivy", reviving "Wall of Ivy" in Defense Position.

Yusei Tributes "Speed Warrior" for "Turret Warrior" (ATK 1200). "Turret Warrior" gains ATK equal to "Speed Warrior's" (ATK 2100). Yusei attacks "Wall of Ivy" with "Turret Warrior". Another "Ivy Token" is Summoned to Yusei's side of the field. "Turret Warrior" destroys "Wall of Ivy" and two more "Ivy Tokens" are Summoned to Yusei's side, from "Cursed Ivy".

Aki activates "Seed of Deception" Special Summoning "Dark Verdure". Next she Tributed it to Summon "Rose Tentacles". Aki attacks and destroys "Turret Warrior" and all 4 of Yusei's "Ivy Tokens" with "Rose Tentacles". (Yusei: 1500 Life Points).

Yusei Summons "Shield Warrior" in Defense Position and Sets 2 cards.


 * Continued next episode...