Den Anfang des Freundschaftscups machen Yuya und der Duell-Champion Jack Atlas in einem Turbo-Duell. Selbstsicher erklärt Jack Atlas einen Sieg in maximal drei Runden. Jack beginnt das Duell indem er sein Synchromonster Roter Wyrm zieht. Im Anschluss spielt Yuya Runenäugiger Pendeldrache und Yutos Finsteren Rebellions-Xyz-Drachen. Mit dem Ausspielen einer Aktionskarte kann Jack den Angriff Widerstand leisten.
As proof that they have came to form alliances with the Executive Council, the Lancers have to participate in the Friendship Cup under Declan's proposal. Furthermore, Yuya is compelled to duel in an Exhibition Match during the previous night of the tournament, and his opponent is the Duel King - Jack Atlas! In a stadium completely filled with the high tensions of the audience, Yuya feels overwhelmed by Jack's presence, but he persists on with his ideal of an Entertainment Duel!
Costretto a partecipare alla Coppa dell'Amicizia, Yuya decide di combattere nella speranza di conquistare la Dimensione Synchro. La cerimonia di apertura inizia e Yuya si trova faccia a faccia con il re della città Jack Atlas.
