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| en_name = Gong Strong
| de_name = Gong
|nicknames =
*Gon-chan
*Big Brows (by [[Kit Blade|Kit]] and [[Sora Perse|Sora]], dub only)
| age = 14<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.konami.jp/gs/game/yugioh_tfsp/partner/|title=''Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V Tag Force Special'' partner characters|publisher=Konami|accessdate=January 24, 2015}}</ref>
| gender = Male
| de_voice = {{voice actors|de|Peter Lontzek}}<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.anime2you.de/news/23710/deutsche-sprecher-fuer-yu-gi-oh-arc-v-bei-yep-stehen-fest/|title=Deutsche Sprecher für „Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V” bei YEP! stehen fest|publisher=Animanga Network|accessdate=March 6, 2015}} {{icon|German}}</ref>
| ja_voice = {{Voice actors|ja|Yohei Obayashi}}
|nicknames = Gon-chan|hide_nicknames = Gon-chan}}
'''Gong Strong''', known as '''Noboru Gongenzaka''' ({{Ruby|権|ごん}}{{Ruby|現|げん}}{{Ruby|坂|ざか}} {{Ruby|昇|のぼる}} ''Gongenzaka Noboru'') in the Japanese version, is one of the main characters in the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V]]'' anime. He is an old friend of [[Yuya Sakaki]]. He Duels using the "Non-Action" or "Heavystrong" style, known as "Steadfast" in the Japanese version, which means that even if he competes in an [[Action Duel]], he refuses to search for [[Action Card]]s, standing firmly in the same spot. He is one of the [[Lancers]].
==Design==
===Appearance===
[[File:FullNoboruGongenzaka.png|thumb|left|200px250px|Full body view of Gong.]]Though a teenager, Gong has a huge frame, easily equivalent in height to some adults. While he has a fairly round face, he is stockily built and rather muscular. Gong has black hair styled into a large [[wikipedia:Pompadour (hairstyle)|pompadour]], restrained by a red band (possibly his sash from his youth), and his nose is somewhat redder than the rest of his face. There is a constant blush on his cheeks. Gong appears to wear a [[Paradise Prep School]] jacket (albeit one that is more of a vest) over a buttoned white coat that has golden trim, as well as white pants. Gong wears a white sash crossed over his back, tied at the left shoulder. He briefly replaced it with a black one that was given to him by his father during his Duel with [[Grizzlepike Jones]], but wore his white one again after [[Yuya Sakaki|Yuya]] retrieved it for him and the black one was torn. Gong wears heavy sandals [[wikipedia:Geta (footwear)|geta]] rather than shoes.
In his youth, Gong had shorter hair, wore a less elaborate coat under another short-sleeved one, as well as a red sash, and did not have a band.
As a result of his "Heavystrong" training and muscular body, Gong is a very physically strong individual. He can endure attacks from Real [[Solid Vision]] [[Monster Card|monsters]] often without losing his balance, can stand still while holding very heavy boulders, do karate chops strong enough to destroy a Real Solid vision spike, and when he [[draw a card|draws]] in his [[Draw Phase]], he does with so much strength that he releases a strong force of wind. He is strong enough to punch a hole into a wall of concrete without injury.
===Voice/Mannerismsand mannerisms===In Japanese, Gong often refers to himself in the third person, by his last name, but does not use his name as an honorific like [[Aura Sentia]] does. Furthermore, he refers to himself as "this man, Gongenzaka" (この男権現坂, ''Kono otoko Gongenzaka''). He also has a habit of saying "Unforgivable", and has very polished speech.  In the dub, his voice resembles that of [[wikipedia:Elvis Presley|Elvis Presley]], and he . He retains the habit of referring to himself in the third person, though he simply refers referring to himself as "Gong".
===Etymology===
Gong's Japanese given name, ''Noboru'' {{Ruby|昇|のぼる}}, means "to ascend", while ''[[wikipedia:Gongen|Gongen]]'' {{Ruby|権|ごん}}{{Ruby|現|げん}} came comes from the manifestation of a buddha in the form of an indigenous kami <ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gongen</ref>. ''Zaka'' {{Ruby|坂|ざか}} means "hill".  "Gong", his dub given name, may refer to [[wikipedia:Gong|gongs]]and/or be a shortening of his Japanese surname. Gongenzaka, coincidentally, starts with "Gong."
==Biography==
===History===
[[File:Young Gongenzaka.png|thumb|200px250px|A young Gong.]]
Gong and his friend [[Yuya Sakaki]] were in a park one day, discussing Gong's tendency to not use [[Action Card]]s. Gong replied that there was always a chance that the card couldn't help him out, though Yuya protested that it was more exciting. Gong replied that he would believe in his [[Deck]] rather than in Action Cards.<ref name="ep11">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|11|ref}}</ref> After the disappearance of [[Yusho Sakaki]] and Yuya's subsequent bullying, Gong supported Yuya, protecting him from bullies, even though on one occasion, the bully was a [[Grizzlepike Jones|senior member]] of his own Dojo. The two of them Dueled several times throughout the years, but they never once had a serious Duel. Gong also often arranged for Yuya to Duel against members of his Dojo.<ref name="ep25">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|25|ref}}</ref>
===Pre-Arc League Championship===
[[File:Noboru in a Duel with Yuya (ARCV001).png|thumb|left|200px250px|Gong Dueling [[Yuya Sakaki|Yuya]].]]
Gong and [[Yuya Sakaki]] were engaged in a Duel at [[You Show Duel School]] to recruit future students. As Gong called out to Yuya to Duel in a one-on-one match, he boldly made a stage performance. Gong irritably yelled at Yuya to play seriously, but before their Duel could progress any further, the [[Solid Vision]] system was damaged, ending the Duel with no conclusion. He scolded Yuya after the Duel, pointing out that those watching the Duel didn't laugh with Yuya, but at him, reminding Yuya about how [[Yusho Sakaki|his father]] made audiences smile with his Dueling. When [[Nico Smiley]] arrived, offering to replace the school's Solid Vision system if Yuya Dueled [[The Sledgehammer]], Gong stated that what was important about the situation were Yuya's feelings, noticing then that Yuya had disappeared. They later arrived at the Duel, witnessing Yuya's entrance and his immediate running off on his "[[Performapal Hip Hippo (anime)|Performapal Hip Hippo]]," something that Gong disapproved of, along with his dodging of Sledgehammer's [[attack]]s. Yuya's mother, [[Yoko Sakaki]] assured Gong that this was Yuya's way of fighting. He was quite surprised when Yuya performed a [[Pendulum Summon]]<ref name="ep1">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|1|ref}}</ref> and even more when the [[Monster Card|monsters]] he'd Summoned were enough to defeat Sledgehammer.<ref name="ep2">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|2|ref}}</ref>
[[File:PendulumTraining.png|thumb|250px|Gong training with Yuya.]]
Afterwards, when Yuya and [[Zuzu Boyle]] Dueled in an exhibition match of Pendulum Summoning, Gong, much to his annoyance, was regulated to operating the new Solid Vision System. Despite Yuya failing to Pendulum Summon at all, Gong, after [[Tate]] stated his belief in Yuya and his Pendulum Summoning, encouraged Yuya to master it.<ref name="ep2" /> He assisted Yuya in doing so, going through two hundred and ninety-one Duels before Yuya was finally able to Pendulum Summon successfully again, and tearfully congratulated Yuya for succeeding.<ref name="ep3">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|3|ref}}</ref>
Around a week later, Gong was in the middle of his morning run when he noticed [[Yamabe|three]] [[Ootomo|suspicious]] [[Kakimoto|individuals]] lurking around the You Show Duel School. He confronted them, and was shocked to learn that Yuya had apparently attacked and hospitalized [[Sylvio Sawatari]]. Gong vehemently denied that Yuya would do such a thing during the entire confrontation, encouraging the You Show Duel students to believe in Yuya as well. When [[Leo Corporation]] Chairwoman [[Henrietta Akaba]] proposed three Duels between students of both Schools, Gong eagerly volunteered, only to be replaced by [[Sora Perse]], who pointed out that Gong technically isn't a student of You Show Duel School, which offended Gong.<ref name="ep8">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|8|ref}}</ref>
[[File:KitGongTie.png|thumb|left|250px|Gong and Kit's Duel ends in a DRAW.]]
Gong watched Yuya and Zuzu's Duels with the [[Leo Institute of Dueling|LID]] students.<ref name="ep9">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|9|ref}}</ref><ref name="ep10">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|10|ref}}</ref> When Zuzu lost, he tried to motivate Sora to win the third round. However, Sora had Gong take his place in the last Duel. Gong squared off against [[Kit Blade]], LID's Synchro Course representative, who immediately performed two [[Synchro Summon]]s on his first turn, Summoning "[[X-Saber Souza (anime)|X-Saber Souza]]" and "[[XX-Saber Gottoms (anime)|XX-Saber Gottoms]]".<ref name="ep10" /> He [[destroy]]ed Gong's "[[Superheavy Samurai Kabuto (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Kabuto]]" and reduced him to 1500 [[Life Points]]. Gong brought out his ace monster, "[[Superheavy Samurai Big Benkei (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Big Benkei]]", on his next [[turn]] and destroyed "Gottoms". Kit brought out another "Gottoms" on his next turn and powered it up with an Action Card, forcing Gong to use "[[Superheavy Samurai Soulfire Suit (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Soulfire Suit]]" to protect his monster at the cost of lowering its [[DEF]] and taking [[piercing]] damage that reduced him to 100 [[Life Points]]. When Kit went for his second Action Card, Gong allowed him to grab it, refusing to go against his Dueling philosophy. Kit then used the [[card effect|effect]] of "Gottoms" to [[send]] the rest of the cards in Gong's hand to the [[Graveyard]]. Despite this, Gong was able to draw a monster that powered up the [[DEF]] of "Big Benkei" and allowed it to destroy "Souza," only for Kit to revive it and call out a third "Gottoms". He proceeded to attack, attempting to destroy "Benkei" via an effect, allowing Gong to reduce his monster's DEF to 0 and activate the effect of "[[Superheavy Samurai Soulbreaker Armor (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Soulbreaker Armor]]" to wipe Kit out. Kit was able to block the damage with "[[Saber Reflection (anime)|Saber Reflection]]", forcing Gong to use "[[Superheavy Samurai Soulbang Cannon (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Soulbang Cannon]]" to end the Duel in a [[DRAW|draw]]. He expressed regret to Yuya that he was unable to win the Duel, but Yuya reassured him that it was thanks to Gong that they had a draw.<ref name="ep11" /> After the events involving LID, Gong began training himself physically at his family's [[Strong Dojo|dojo]] by pulling up a boulder over the edge of a cliff<ref name="ep17">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|17|ref}}</ref> and standing under a waterfall. However, he didn't think that this training was enough.<ref name="ep20">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|20|ref}}</ref> He later went to LID to seek out Kit for assistance.<ref name="ep21">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|21|ref}}</ref> The two later had a practice Duel on a shore platform, but Kit had to leave partway through.<ref name="ep23">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|23|ref}}</ref><ref name="ep24">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|24|ref}}</ref>
[[File:ArcV 025.png|thumb|250px|Gong Synchro Summoning "Superheavy Samurai Warlord Susanowo".]]
Gong set himself up so that he had but a single win until he could enter the [[Junior Arc League Championship]]. After that, he didn't Duel properly until he Dueled Yuya for Yuya's fourth Duel to enter the Junior Arc League Championship, putting them in even positions. Gong chose the "[[Sword's Cemetery]]" field that he'd Dueled Kit on to Duel Yuya on. He refused to let Yuya have pity for him and be distracted during their Duel, and he brought out "Benkei" on his first turn. Yuya, in response, raised the [[ATK]] of his "[[Performapal Silver Claw (anime)|Performapal Silver Claw]]" to the point that it could defeat "Benkei", but Gong was able to protect it. On his next turn, Gong showed off the results of his training by Synchro Summoning "[[Superheavy Samurai Warlord Susanowo (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Warlord Susanowo]]", much to the shock of everyone watching.<ref name="ep25">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|25|ref}}</ref> "Susanowo" retained the effects of "Big Benkei" to attack with its DEF while in Defense Position, and it cut Yuya's Life Points in half with one stroke. Just then, [[Mr. Strong|Gong's father]] declared that Gong had lost for stealing the techniques of another Duel School. Gong explained that he'd requested instruction from Kit, despite the pain he'd been put through. He continued to drive Yuya back, even using the effect of "Susanowo" to access the [[Spell Card]]s in Yuya's [[Graveyard]], until Yuya was able to make a comeback with his recently-acquired [[Fusion Monster]], "[[Rune-Eyes Pendulum Dragon (anime)|Rune-Eyes Pendulum Dragon]]", something that Gong had no knowledge of. Even so, Gong's defense managed to withstand all of the attacks of "Rune-Eyes" and allowed him to set himself up for a win on the next turn. But, trusting in his skills, Yuya was able to find an Action Card to activate his "[[Danger Draw (ARC-V)|Danger Draw]]" [[Trap Card]], gambling that he'd be able to draw a card to win. He was able to bring out another new Fusion Monster, "[[Beast-Eyes Pendulum Dragon (anime)|Beast-Eyes Pendulum Dragon]]", and its effect allowed it to deal the winning damage after destroying "Susanowo". Gong reassured Yuya afterwards that he still had a chance to enter the Junior Youth Championship, and admitted that he was glad that he had been able to push Yuya as far as he did. The two shook hands, though Gong got emotional afterwards and tearfully embraced his friend.<ref name="ep26">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|26|ref}}</ref>
Successfully qualifying just before the deadline, Gong arrived at the tournament venue to find [[Yuya Sakaki|Yuya]] butting heads with [[Grizzlepike Jones|Grizzlepike]] again. Gong held Grizzlepike back, and Grizzlepike walked off, promising to crush Gong. Entering separately from his friends (due to being part of [[Strong Dojo]]), Gong learned that Grizzlepike would be his first opponent.<ref name="ep27">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|27|ref}}</ref>
[[File:ArcV 030.png|thumb|left|250px|Gong clashes with "Shaman Battleguard".]]
Gong and Grizzlepike faced each other as the first match of the second day. Before the match, Gong meditated and vowed to defeat Grizzlepike Jones. [[Mr. Strong|His father]] agreed, giving Gong a black sash to wear before the match. Gong showed his back to Grizzlepike in a show of dislike (and to show off his new sash) before the match. Grizzlepike revealed that he'd placed Yuya in danger, causing Gong to panic and desire to finish the match quickly. He attempted to bring out "[[Superheavy Samurai Warlord Susanowo (anime)|Susanowo]]" early, but Grizzlepike took control of Gong's [[Tuner monster]]. Grizzlepike commented that Yuya and Gong's [[Monster Card|monster]] had both betrayed him, causing Gong to panic further until [[Zuzu Boyle|Zuzu]] told him that Yuya was fine and his father reminded him that a Steadfast spirit was more necessary now than ever. Believing that Yuya would return, Gong faced Grizzlepike's next attack proudly, at the cost of taking 3500 damage and being pushed to the edge of a cliff from the [[attack]] of his own "[[Superheavy Samurai Big Benkei (anime)|Big Benkei]]", which Grizzlepike had stolen with his "[[Shaman Battleguard]]". Gong was able to survive with the [[card effect|effect]] of his "[[Superheavy Samurai Gigagloves (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Gigagloves]]" and reduce the [[ATK]] of "Shaman Battleguard" to 0, physically karate-chopping through the spike on the monster's hand himself. Yuya arrived and threw Gong his old sash, which Gong donned to replace the torn black one. He brought out "Susanowo" on his next turn and boosted its [[DEF]] to the point that it could wipe Grizzlepike out in one attack, as he'd promised to do earlier. Yuya congratulated Gong afterwards, apologizing for being late.<ref name="ep30">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|30|ref}}</ref> Gong watched the subsequent Duels of the day; including Yuya's Duel against [[Sylvio Sawatari]], where he noted that Yuya was still going strong despite being pushed into a corner,<ref name="ep31">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|31|ref}}</ref> and [[Sora Perse|Sora]]'s Duel against [[Shay Obsidian|Shay]]. Having not been privy to any of the events regarding Shay, he had no idea what Shay referred to when he described a battlefield.<ref name="ep33">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|33|ref}}</ref>
After Shay's victory and Sora's subsequent hospitalization, Gong was informed of the events that had occurred involving Shay and [[Yuto]], who he learned had been the man who had attacked Sylvio. He was shocked that Zuzu hadn't mentioned the subject before, but ended up confused as to what was happening given the conflicting info provided by Zuzu and Yuya's experiences with Shay and [[Julia Krystal]]'s claim that Shay had always been an [[Leo Institute of Dueling|LID]] student. They heard a commotion in the hospital and realized that Sora had escaped. The trio split up to look for him, with Gong heading for the harbor.<ref name="ep35">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|35|ref}}</ref>
[[File:BattleRoyalStartAV39.png|thumb|250px|Gong in the Battle Royal.]]
Two days later, Gong was delighted to see that Yuya had recovered from his coma, and hugged him. He watched [[Kit Blade|Kit]] Duel against [[Iggy Arlo]], and was shocked when Iggy defeated Kit using brutal physical assault.<ref name="ep38">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|38|ref}}</ref> His next Duel was against [[Trick Tagart]], a Duel that he won blindfolded. He then watched Yuya's Duel against Iggy, and was stunned again when Yuya used "[[Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon (anime)|Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon]]" to defeat him.<ref name="ep39">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|39|ref}}</ref> Gong went off by himself when the [[Battle Royal]] started, punching through the ice to uncover a Pendulum Card necessary to advance. He was lured by [[Olga]] further into the Iceberg Area and she explained that she was a [[Synchro Monster|Synchro]] user and challenged him to a Duel. They were about halfway through their contest when Zuzu accidentally fell on Olga, having topped over a nearby cliff. When Zuzu's opponent, [[Halil]], arrived, Zuzu and Halil automatically joined the Duel according to the Battle Royal rules, with Zuzu paired with Gong.<ref name="ep42">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|42|ref}}</ref> Gong saved Zuzu from a Duel ending attack at the cost of most of his [[Life Points]] and then brought out "[[Superheavy Samurai Ogre Shutendoji (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Ogre Shutendoji]]" to [[destroy]] his opponent's [[Spell Card|Spell]] and [[Trap Card]]s, which gave Zuzu one of her Pendulum Cards back. His attack on Halil's "[[Fire Jinn the Blazing Genie of the Lamp]]" backfired, causing him to be knocked out of the Duel, but he still collected a Pendulum Card as his winnings when Zuzu was able to defeat both Halil and Olga in a single turn.<ref name="ep43">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|43|ref}}</ref>
Gong was sent to the [[Facility (ARC-V)|Facility]] with Dennis and Shay, but Shay was put in solitary for fighting on the first day that they spent there. He later witnessed the bullying of two new prisoners, who were unable to pay card bribes since their Decks had been stolen before they were arrested, and angrily intimidated and bribed the blonde Security guard into keeping the two safe. The two prisoners developed immense respect for Gong as a result. Yuya and [[Sylvio Sawatari|Sylvio]], along with two [[Commons (ARC-V)|Commons]], [[Crow Hogan (ARC-V)|Crow]] and [[Shinji Weber|Shinji]] were placed in their cell, having been arrested the day after Gong was. Gong told the two prisoners that he'd saved to stop acting unseemly before tearfully embracing Yuya, having never thought that he'd see his friend again. He introduced everyone to one another, but had to admit to them that he wasn't the "boss" of the prisoners. Later, after Yuya, Sylvio, Crow and Shinji were bullied in the cafeteria, Gong urged them not to fight, as they would only be sent to solitary and reassured them that they would share their food. Gong later explained to the group that they could use their cards as bribes in order to receive better treatment, and revealed that he had done so for his fellow prisoners. The blonde Security guard then took them to [[Chojiro Tokumatsu]], the "boss" of the prisoners, who demanded that they hand over their cards to ensure their comfort. Gong refused to hand over his cards for such a purpose and watched Yuya and Tokumatsu's Duel, reassuring the two prisoners that it would be okay.<ref name="ep60">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|60|ref}}</ref>
After Yuya's victory, Chojiro held an Entertainment Duel Tournament between himself, Yuya and Sylvio. Gong took notice of both Yuya's despondent mood and Crow's secrecy, and he asked Crow about the events. Learning that Crow, Shinji, and recent arrival [[Damon Lopez|Damon]] intended to break out of prison, he was apparently able to convince them to work with the Lancers in doing so and alerted Yuya to Crow's decision. Gong then went to break Shay out of his cell, but Shay had already escaped and they briefly clashed in the corridor. Gong used his sandals to knock out a recovering guard and followed Shay to find their Duel Disks.<ref name="ep62">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|62|ref}}</ref> He attempted to intervene during Yuya and Silvio's Duel with the [[Stomptroopers]], but the effects of their "[[Goyo King (anime)|Goyo King]]" prevented Gong's attack lock with "[[Superheavy Samurai Magnet (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Magnet]]" and he was forced to end his turn. Shay joined the Duel and defeated the Stomptroopers with "[[Raidraptor - Rise Falcon (anime)|Raidraptor - Rise Falcon]]". They met up with Celina, Dennis, Shinji, Crow and Damon, and prepared to swim away from the Facility, but [[Tony Simmons]], Damon's friend and their contact, had been captured by [[Jean-Michel Roget]], who had Sector Security recapture the group. The [[High Council]] then intervened, ordering the group to be brought to them. Once there, Yuya revealed their intents and origins to the Council, backed up by Declan, who had already met with the Council. The Council had the group enter the Friendship Cup to prove their skills and intentions.<ref name="ep63">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|63|ref}}</ref>
Gong's first opponent was Crow. He was quickly confused by the Turbo Duel and [[Duel Runner]]'s constant movement which almost caused him to crash, but knowing his mission, he resolved to not let it affect his steadfast spirit. As soon as the Duel began, Gong noticed Crow was distracted about something, which he considered disrespectful. Crow's rapid Synchro Summons managed to destroy Gong's monsters and put him in a pinch. At that moment, an Action Card appeared, but Gong ignored it and took a 2600 ATK [[direct attack]] from "[[Assault Blackwing - Raikiri the Sudden Shower (anime)|Assault Blackwing - Raikiri the Sudden Shower]]". On his next turn, Gong revealed his new [[Superheavy Samurai General Jade (anime)|Pendulum]] [[Superheavy Samurai General Coral (anime)|Monsters]] and performed a Pendulum-Synchro Summon, much to Yuya's surprise and the audience's excitement. Using his "[[Superheavy Samurai Beast Kyubi (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Beast Kyubi]]", Gong made a comeback and seemingly won the Duel, but knowing that Crow was being affected by something, he instead encouraged him to Duel more seriously, which gave Crow enough time to get an Action Card, "[[Evasion]]", and survive the turn with it. Crow then proceeded to defeat Gong, but Gong took the loss honorably and congratulated him before leaving.<ref name="ep66">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|66|ref}}</ref>
Gong was taken to the [[Underground Labor Facility]] and put to work. Moon Shadow and Chojiro also joined them, and when Lucas and his cronies tormented the most recent arrival, [[Officer 227]], Gong ordered them to stop and demanded to know about Lucas' occupation, given that he had described himself as a promoter. Lucas explained that he searched for strong Duelists in the Underground Arena and Labor Facility and sent them to Jean-Michel Roget, including current Friendship Cup entrant [[Sergey Volkov]]. Lucas explained Sergey's history and rumors that Roget was from a different dimension.<ref name="ep73">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|73|ref}}</ref>
===Friendship Cup Finals===
Shay split up with his fellow Lancers, leaving them to wander around the destroyed city. Gong admonished Sylvio for hallucinating from starving. When they found a woman, she ran away from them and dropped her supplies, afraid of the Duel Disks equipped to the Lancers. They decided to return the supplies to her and witnessed a man being sealed into a card by three Duel Academy students. They finally found the woman, who was still afraid of them, so they unequipped their Duel Disks and helped her. Gong argued with Sylvio about eating the food until Gong's growling stomach and the generosity of the woman's sons allowed them to have some. The woman also explained that [[the Resistance]] had been wiped out for some time by [[Duel Academy (ARC-V)|Duel Academy]]. After the question, three Duel Academy Duelists appeared. Yuya, Gong and Sylvio defeated them all using Yuya's "[[Smile World (anime)|Smile World]]" and a [[Pendulum Summon]]. The three Duel Academy Duelists ran away, only to run into [[Kite Tenjo (ARC-V)|Kite Tenjo]], who sealed them into cards and challenged them to a Duel.<ref name="ep100">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|100|ref}}</ref>
After Sylvio accepted his challenge, Gong joined as well in order to prove that they are allies. But, Kite concluded that they are invaders after seeing them use unknown techniques. Even through he and Sylvio tried to prevent Kite from Summoning his dragon, Kite [[Xyz Summon]]ed "[[Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon (anime)|Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon]]" and defeat them both.<ref name="ep101">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|101|ref}}</ref> Right after being defeated, Gong and Sylvio watched Yuya Dueled Kite, who was able to counter some of Yuya's tactics from learning through his first Duel. Even when Yuya Xyz Summoned "[[Odd-Eyes Rebellion Dragon (anime)|Odd-Eyes Rebellion Dragon]]", Gong was surprised at Kite being able to destroy it. When Yuya Xyz Summoned "[[Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon (anime)|Dark Rebellion xyz Dragon]]", [[Shay Obsidian|Shay]], and [[Allen KozukiAlan|two]] [[Sayaka Saya Sasayama|other]] Resistance members interrupted the Duel and cleared up the misunderstanding as Shay revealed that Yuya, Sylvio and Gong were his comrades. While Kite was still in doubt, Shay assured Kite that Yuya wanted to stop Duel Academy as much as they did, asking him to trust Yuya like he did. Upon hearing Yuya's last name and the female Resistance member's plea to return, Kite refused before taking his leave of them.<ref name="ep102">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|102|ref}}</ref>
Gong went to the Resistance's [[Duel Sanctuary (ARC-V)|new hideout]] where he scolded Sylvio for being rude to AllenAlan. He was present when Allen Alan began mistaking Yuya for Yuto, and explained to Sylvio, who apparently forgot about Yuto, that he was someone Zuzu ran into a few times before and looks just like Yuya. He heard Shay explaining what happened at [[Standard Dimension|Standard]] to Allen Alan and SayakaSaya, as well as his initial mistrust of Yuya before he eventually understood Yuto's decision to give Yuya "Dark Rebellion". Gong made a grave face once he found out how Duel Academy launched a second massive attack that wiped out most of the civilians and the Resistance members. He, along with Yuya and Sylvio, were surprised and shocked to hear of [[Yusho Sakaki|Yusho]]'s visit to the dimension as well as the fact that Yusho was well-known in Heartland.<ref name="ep103">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|103|ref}}</ref>
When Shay and Kite were about to Duel, Gong and Sylvio arrived to stop them but to no futile. While they noted how "[[Raidraptor - Rise Falcon (anime)|Rise Falcon]]" won't stand a chance against "Galaxy-Eyes" even if [[Raptor's Intercept FormFormation]]. Gong and Sylvio were surprised on how Kite was able to counter Shay's "[[Raidraptor - Blaze Falcon (anime)|Blaze Falcon]]" [[Effect]] with "[[Cipher Bit (anime)|Cipher Bit]]" and turn it into a [[Xyz Material|Overlay Unit]]. When Shay started using action cards to overcome "Galaxy-Eyes", Gong and Sylvio started to chat the effects of each card he use. They started to get as Shay needed one more attack to defeat Kite and were surprised when Yuya revealed that Yuto is residing inside of him. After Kite defeated Shay and was about to seal him in a card, Sayaka Saya begged not to before revealing that she was scene of Lulu's kidnapping by [[Yuri]], shocking Gong. Kite reluctantly complied before leaving again.<ref name="ep105">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|105|ref}}</ref>
[[File:Gong and Sylvio Find Allen Alan and SayakaSaya.png|thumb|250px|Gong and Sylvio find an injured Allen Alan and SayakaSaya.]]When Sayaka Saya ran off to go find Kite, Gong returned to the hideout and asked Sylvio did he find her to no avail. Shay arrived and decided to split the Lancers into two groups to find SayakaSaya. While searching through Heartland, Gong and Sylvio heard something and ran to it. They arrived to see Allen Alan and Sayaka Saya on the ground defeated. Gong checked on them while Sylvio confronted the [[Gloria Tyler|female]] [[Grace Tyler|Duelists]]. They then prepare to Duel against the female Duelists.<ref name="ep107">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|107|ref}}</ref> However, Gong and Sylvio are defeated as well and found by Yuya and Shay. When Yuya asked him what happened, Gong said [[Amazoness]], catching Shay's attention. When the Tyler sisters [[LP]] were raised to 10,100, Gong noted how high it was. He was happy when Yuya and Shay were able to defeat the Tyler sisters.<ref name="ep108">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|108|ref}}</ref>
After Allen Alan accepted Yuya as a comrade, the Obelisk Force arrived to challenge them. Gong and Sylvio wanted to join but had to stay out cause of their injuries. During the Duel, Gong was worried when Shay was taken out of the Duel when falling debris hit him from "[[Chaos Ancient Gear Giant (anime)|Chaos Ancient Gear Giant]]" shockwave.<ref name="ep109">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|109|ref}}</ref> When [[Aster Phoenix (ARC-V)|Aster]]'s squad started to surround them, Kite defeated them, allowing everyone to escape while Yuya Dueled Aster.<ref name="ep110">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|110|ref}}</ref>
[[File:Kaito and Lancers 112-1.png|thumb|left|250px|The [[Lancers]] and [[Kite Tenjo (ARC-V)|Kite]] going to the [[Fusion Dimension]].]]Gong and others made it back to the hideout with Shay and watched over him while the Resistance went back for Yuya. They then learned that Duel Academy in Heartland decided to abandon [[Arc Area Project]] and help rebuild the [[Xyz Dimension]] to atone for what they have done. Allen Alan expressed his concern over their decision to let them help but Gong told him that Shay won't wake up without proper medical care. When Yuto started to talk through Yuya, Sylvio wondered if was Yuya talking but Gong corrected him. He was surprised when Aster revealed that there's a way to change back the people who had been carded. However, they first must retrieve those who were carded from Duel Academy in the Fusion Dimension since all the carded people were sent there. Using the [[Interdimensional Travel Technology|Interdimensional Travel Device]] in Duel Academy's base in Heartland, Gong, Yuya, Sylvio, and Kite went to Fusion Dimension and found Zuzu cornered by Duel Academy soldiers.<ref name="ep112">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|112|ref}}</ref> He was surprised to [[Iggy Arlo|Iggy]] in the Fusion Dimension. When he spotted Dennis, Gong yelled at him for kidnapping Lulu and trying to do the same to Zuzu. They were surrounded by Duel Academy soldiers and Gong Dueled them with Sylvio to protect Zuzu. However, the Duel was left unfinished due to the soldiers being focused on Yuya and Iggy's Duel. When Iggy activated "[[Evil-Sealing FlashRadiance of the Forbidden Spell]]", Gong noted Yuya and Iggy would take 2000 damage. He watched Yuya fall into the pit, but relieved when he escaped and applauded with everyone else for Yuya and Iggy's Duel.<ref name="ep113">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|113|ref}}</ref>
Gong went to the harbor with Yuya, Zuzu, and Sylvio. However, the ship left and they tried to find a boat to catch up with it. But, when they couldn't find one, [[Celina]] appeared and told them to follow her.<ref name="ep114">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|114|ref}}</ref> Gong was surprised by the appearance of [[Captain SoloCutter]] after Sylvio criticized SoloCutter's pirate ship. As they set sail on Captain SoloCutter's ship, more Duel Academy soldiers arrived by helicopter and Zuzu was taken hostage by Celina, while Gong and Sylvio were tied up by SoloCutter's crewmates. They watched Yuya Duel against Solo Cutter and Gong wondered what Solo Cutter was planning when he Fusion Summoned "[[Captain Lock]]". Solo revealed that the effect of "Lock" would destroy itself if a monster with 1000 or more ATK was on the field, Gong had to explain to Sylvio that "Lock" itself counted. Gong encouraged Yuya to endure SoloCutter's assaults, but he and Sylvio were shocked when Solo Cutter knocked Yuya off the ship. Fortunately, Crow and the other Lancers arrived and [[Assault Blackwing - Raikiri the Rain Shower (anime)|saved]] Yuya, while Moon Shadow freed Gong and Sylvio, allowing them to escape onto Declan's speedboat. He was worried when Solo Cutter used "[[Grand Naval Battleat Sea]]" to shoot at their speedboat. He watched Yuya and Sora defeat Solo Cutter and learned of the message that Shinji and Chojiro had sent them.<ref name="ep115">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|115|ref}}</ref> Gong wondered why the Professor wanted Zuzu, Celina, Lulu, and [[Rin]]. Once he learned that they might be connected to the Arc Area Project, Gong deduced that if they rescued the girls first, the Project would be stopped.<ref name="ep116">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|116|ref}}</ref> When Declan revealed to everyone how he went to Duel Academy three years ago and asked Yuya's father for help, Gong was surprised. He also learned that Declan found out about [[Revival Zero]] and wondered what it meant. He found that it was another part of the Professor's plan involving Celina and [[Yuri]], and may include Yuya as well. Declan told Gong and the other Lancers to believe in their friends' strength and fight to the very end. After arriving on the island, Gong prepared to climb the mountain and charge into the Professor's lab.<ref name="ep117">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|117|ref}}</ref>
After climbing up the mountain, they were surrounded by Duel Academy students before utilizing their plan to spilt two groups with Yuya, Gong, Sylvio, Crow, and Moon Shadow Dueling the students while Declan's group continue to the lab. When the students retreated, they chased after them but had fallen into a trap and were captured in energy nets. They were then forced into a [[Survival Duel (ARC-V)|Survival Duel]] with five Duel Academy students that would only leave one man standing. Gong deduced that even if they don't card them, Duel Academy will still card the losers. When Moon Shadow went ahead to provide reconnaissance, they heard a scream and ran to the location only to find [[Bernie|a Duel Academy student]] sealed into a [[Bernie (card)|card]]. They then heard something in the bushes and [[Ethan|another student]] came out scared. When Sylvio and Crow ran after the student, Gong and Yuya followed them only to lose them. They heard Moon Shadow's scream and ran to his location only to see a purple light. They then found him [[Moon Shadow (card)|carded]] and Gong thought it was impossible for him to be defeated. Gong believed that Duel Academy students would really card anyone without care, but Yuya told him there was another. They looked at Moon Shadow's last message, revealing that there was an [[Battle Beast|eleventh Duelist]] in the forest with them and decided to find Sylvio and Crow fast.<ref name="ep118">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|118|ref}}</ref> Gong and Yuya found [[Ted|another student]] [[Ted (card)|carded]] and Gong wondered who's doing it. They ran to find Sylvio and Crow fast due to the danger of staying separated.<ref name="ep119">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|119|ref}}</ref>
[[File:Gong Gets Action Card.png|thumb|250px|Gong leaps to grab an Action Card, thus breaking his "Heavystrong Style".]]They were able to find Sylvio and Crow after Crow activated "[[Blackwing - Last Will]]", but Crow was sealed into a [[Crow Hogan (ARC-V card)|card]] right after they arrived. After learning that the [[Battle Beast]] was responsible for carding the Duel Academy students and Moon Shadow as well, Gong and Yuya challenged him to a Battle Royal Duel. Gong Pendulum-Synchro Summoned "[[Superheavy Samurai Stealth Ninja Shinobiashi (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Stealth Ninja Shinobiashi]]" and attempted to bypass the Battle Beast's "[[Gladiator Beast]]s" to avoid their battle-activated effects, but he was unable to do so and the Battle Beast destroyed "ShinobiashiStealth Ninja" and Yuya's "Odd-Eyes", causing them to take damage whenever their cards were destroyed with his "[[Pollice VersoThumbs Down]]". Although Gong was able to revive "ShinobiashiStealth Ninja" in Defense Position, he lost more LP when "ShinobiashiStealth Ninja" was destroyed again by the effect of "[[Gladiator Beast Gyzarus (anime)|Gladiator Beast Gyzarus]]". Yuya saved Gong by attracting the attention of the Battle Beast, something that Gong knew was due to Gong's Heavystrong style preventing him from using Action Cards. Gong then broke his own Heavystrong style by activating the Action Card "[[Benkei Guard]]" in order to save Yuya, though at the cost of restricting his Deck. He was defeated by the Battle Beast and badly wounded as a result. The Battle Beast was about to seal him into a card, but Jack arrived in the arena, surprising everyone present.<ref name="ep120">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|120|ref}}</ref> He let Jack handle being helped by Sylvio, who thought he held out because he knew Jack was coming. Gong didn't know he was coming, but believed something might happen under pressure. When Jack asked where Crow was, Gong could only close his eyes while Sylvio revealed what happened. When Sylvio wondered why the Battle Beast's damage was so high, Gong reminded of the effect of "[[Pollice VersoThumbs Down]]". When Sander brought "[[Gladiator Beast AndabataeAndabata (anime)|Gladiator Beast Andabata]]" back with "[[Gladiator Beast Tamer Editor (anime)|Gladiator Beast Tamer Editor]]", Gong was surprised that he could freely summon other people's monsters. He and Sylvio were surprised when Sanders revealed that the Professor ordered him to eliminate Yuya. When Yuya was in lost in thought, they called out to him because of Sanders' attack. Gong told Yuya not to let their comrades sacrifice go in vain. He was surprised when Battle Beast used the effect of "Tamer Editor" to destroy itself.<ref name="ep121">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|121|ref}}</ref>
[[File:Jack Helps Gong Up.png|thumb|left|250px|Gong gets help from Jack and Sylvio to stand.]]Gong wondered why Battle Beast would attack his own allies. He was surprised when Yuya revealed that Battle Beast doesn't really want to fight. He wondered how Yuya and Battle Beast were similar and learned that Battle Beast's violent nature is similar to a threaten animal. When the students wanted their instructor sealed into a card, Gong was surprised by Duel Academy's teachings. He was worried when Yuya was about to be defeated by the effect of "Gladiator Beast Tamer Editor". He was surprised Jack protected Yuya from the second "Fort". When Jack destroyed everything with the effect of "[[Tyrant Red Dragon Archfiend (anime)|Tyrant Red Dragon Archfiend]]", Gong thought he was overdoing it even though [[Pendulum Monster]]s return to the [[Extra Deck]]. When Battle Beast brought out "[[Gladiator Beast 's Great Fortress]]", Gong wondered was he inside it. Gong was surprised when "AndabataeAndabata" ATK reached 4000. Gong noted that Yuya is turning a wasteland after he Special Summoned [[Level 1]] [[Pendulum Monster]]s. When Sylvio was surprised when "Gyzarus" came back weak, Gong told him because one monster already left the fortress. When Battle Beast Special Summoned "[[Gladiator Beast Augustus (anime)|Gladiator Beast Augustus]]", Gong was happy its the last monster and that Yuya still has "Pararhino" to win. But, he was surprised that Battle Beast still had a monster. He and Sylvio wondered what Yuya did when he activated the effect of "Guard Dance". When Sanders thought Yuya will lose, Gong told him that Great Fortress' effect only affect monsters going to the graveyard except for Pendulum Monsters which go to the Extra Deck. When Yuya mentioned the people Battle Beast carded, Gong looked at him while holding the three cards. He told Yuya to go save Zuzu and Celina as Jack and Sylvio helped him.<ref name="ep122">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|122|ref}}</ref>
===Duel Academy===
Gong and [[Sylvio Sawatari|Sylvio ]] arrived in the [[City (Fusion Dimension)|City]] and found a hurt Sora and Aster. They checked on them and learned that Yuya became the [[Supreme King Dragon Zarc Z-ARC (character)|Supreme King Dragon ZarcZ-ARC]], including how they were trying to regain Yuya's heart through Dueling. Gong left Sylvio to watch over Sora and Aster to join the Duel until Jack arrived, telling him to wait. They then both joined the Duel, receiving intrusion penalties and watched Zarc Z-ARC defeat Shay and Kite. Gong caught Shay and Kite from crashing into the ground and received [[Yuya's pendant]] from Shay, promising to return Yuya to normal. He told Jack how everyone was trying to regain Yuya's heart and told Yuya they will rescue him. He and Jack then declared to [[ZarcZ-ARC]] that they were his opponents now.<ref name="ep137">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|137|ref}}</ref> [[File:Zarc defeats Gong.png|thumb|left|250px|Gong is defeated by Z-ARC.]]Gong watched how Z-ARC [[Synchro Summon]]ed "[[Supreme King Dragon Clear Wing (anime)|Supreme King Dragon Clear Wing]]" during Jack's turn without a [[Tuner monster|tuner]]. He told Kite that "[[Scarlight Red Dragon Archfiend (anime)|Scarlight Red Dragon Archfiend]]" is Jack's soul and would never be destroyed with him. He then proclaimed that he'll open the road for Jack and Synchro Summoned "[[Superheavy Samurai Swordsmith]]". He told Yuya to remember his [[Action Duel#Action Duel Styles|Heavystrong]] Dueling and used the effect of "Swordsmith" to [[Special Summon]] "[[Superheavy Samurai Blue Brawler (anime)|Blue Brawler]]", "[[Superheavy Samurai Swordsman (anime)|Swordsman]]", and "[[Superheavy Samurai Big Benkei (anime)|Big Benkei]]". He told Yuya that his monsters are the brave people fighting against him and how they inherited the Dueling styles from [[Mr. Strong|their]] [[Yusho Sakaki|fathers]]. He also told him that they fought and worked hard together since they were little, even now those days were engraved into their hearts. When Z-ARC started to mumble Dueltaining and Heavystrong, Gong told Yuya to call up his Dueltaining soul and attack like before while he'll take it with his Heavystrong Dueling. He also told Z-ARC that he'll protect "Scarlight" even if he attacks it or destroy his body. He told Yuya to come with his Dueltaining and all of his monsters were destroyed by the effect of "Clear Wing" [[Equip|equipped]] with "[[Supreme Presence]]". However, Gong used the effect of "[[Superheavy Samurai Warchief Heavystrong]]" to Special Summon it from his hand by [[Tribute|Tributing]] "Swordsman". He then used the second effect of "Warchief Heavystrong" to protect itself and "Scarlight" from destruction and end the battle. Gong was surprised when Jack used monsters in his hands to Synchro Summon and used the second effect of "Warchief Heavystrong" to prevent "Scarlight" and "Tyrant" from being destroyed. He told Jack he was counting on him to bring Yuya's heart back with his soul's dragons. However, Gong was defeated by the effect of "Clear Wing" with "Supreme Presence" and sent flying. He was checked on Sylvio and told him how Yuya was trying to come back after reacting to Dueltaining. He passed on his Duel Disk and Yuya's pendant to Sylvio and was surprised to see Crow freed from his card.<ref name="ep138">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|138|ref}}</ref>
[[File:Zarc defeats Gong.png|thumb|left|Gong defeated by Zarc.]]Gong watched how Zarc [[When Crow Synchro Summon]]ed Summoned "[[Supreme King Servant Dragon Clear WingAssault Blackwing - Raikiri the Rain Shower (anime)|Assault Blackwing - Raikiri the Rain Shower]]" , Gong knew Z-ARC do the same during JackCrow's turn without a [[Tuner monster|tuner]]. He told Kite that was surprised when Crow negated the effect of "[[Scarlight Red Dragon Archfiend Supreme King Gate Zero (anime)|Scarlight Red Dragon ArchfiendSupreme King Gate Zero]]" is Jack's soul and would never be destroyed with himdealt damage to Z-ARC. He then proclaimed that he'll open the road for Jack and Synchro Gong was surprised when Z-ARC Summoned "[[Superheavy Samurai SwordsmithSupreme King Dragon Odd-Eyes (anime)|Supreme King Dragon Odd-Eyes]]". He told Yuya to remember his [[Action Duel#Action Duel Styles|Heavystrong]] Dueling and used the effect of was also surprised when he thought Sylvio defeated Z-ARC with "Swordsmith" to [[Special Summon]] "[[Superheavy Samurai Blue Brawler Abyss Script - Abysstainment (anime)|Blue BrawlerAbyss Script - Abysstainment]]", . When Sylvio used "[[Superheavy Samurai Swordsman (anime)|Swordsman]]Abyss Entertainment"again, and Gong noted that Z-ARC already used the effect of "Odd-Eyes". Gong was surprised when [[Superheavy Samurai Big Benkei (anime)|Big BenkeiLeo Akaba]]". He told Yuya that his monsters are joined the brave people fighting against him and how they inherited the Dueling styles from [[MrDuel. Strong<ref name="ep139">{{episode|their]] Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|139|ref}}</ref> When [[Yusho SakakiDeclan Akaba|fathersDeclan]]. He also told him that they fought and worked hard together since they were little, even now those days were engraved into their hearts. When Zarc started managed to dealt damage to mumble Dueltaining and HeavystrongZ-ARC, Gong told him to open Yuya to call up his Dueltaining soul and attack like before while he'll take it with his Heavystrong Duelings heart. He also told Zarc that hewasn'll protect "Scarlight" even if he attacks it or destroy his body. He told Yuya to come with his Dueltaining and all of his monsters were destroyed by t surprised Declan used the effect of "Clear Wing" [[Equip|equippedPendulum Effect]] with of "[[Supreme King Violent SpiritD/D Savant Dirac]]" to protect himself from "Clear Wing". However, Gong used was worried that the world would be destroyed due to Z-ARC turning the effect of Duel around his way and was surprised when he thought "Z-ARC"killed Declan. When [[Superheavy Samurai Bushin Fudomyo'oRay Akaba|Ray]]" to Special Summon it from his hand by used [[Tribute|tributingEn Flowers]] "Swordsman". He then used the second effect of "Fudomyo'o" to protect itself and "Scarlight" from destruction and end the battle. Gong was surprised when Jack used monsters in his hands inflict damage to Synchro Summon and used the second effect of "Fudomyo'o" to prevent "Scarlight" and "Tyrant" from being Z-ARC for every monster destroyed. He told Jack he was counting on him to bring Yuya's heart back with his soul's dragons, Gong called it beautiful. However, Gong he was defeated by the effect of surprised when "Clear WingZ-ARC" with "Supreme King Violent Spirit" and sent flying. He was checked on Sylvio and told him how Yuya was trying to come back after reacting to Dueltaining. He passed on his Duel Disk and Yuya's pendant to Sylvio and was surprised to see Crow freed from his card.<ref name="ep138ep140">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|138140|ref}}</ref>
When Crow Synchro Summoned "[[Assault Blackwing Following Z- Raikiri ARC's defeat and the Rain Shower (anime)|Assault Blackwing - Raikiri rebirth of the Rain Shower[[Standard Dimension]]as the '''"Pendulum Dimension"''', Gong knew Zarc do lost his memories of [[Zuzu Boyle|Zuzu]] and the same during Crow[[Lancers]]'s turnadventures. He was surprised when Crow negated received a invitation from Declan for the effect of "[[Supreme King Gate Zero (anime)Arc League Championship|Supreme King Gate ZeroJunior Arc League Championship]]" and dealt damage to Zarcmet Yuya and Sylvio at the [[Leo Institute of Dueling]]. They learned from Declan that they would Duel in a four-player [[Battle Royal]] before the championship. Gong was surprised when Zarc Summoned Upon "[[Supreme King Servant Dragon Odd-EyesQuartet of Quandry]]". He [[Activate|activating]], Gong wondered where the fourth Duelist was and was also surprised when he thought Sylvio defeated Zarc with "[[Abyss Script - Abyss EntertainmentMoon Shadow]]arrived. Gong told Yuya he wouldn't show any mercy and told him to come at him. He brought out ". When Sylvio used Big Benkei"Abyss Entertainmentand attacked " again[[Performapal Hip Hippo (anime)|Performapal Hip Hippo]], Gong noted that Zarc already but Yuya used the effect of "Odd-Eyes". Gong was surprised when [[Leo AkabaHippo Carnival (anime)|Hippo Carnival]] joined " to block his attack. On his turn, Moon Shadow reminded them of the DuelArc League Championship, and Gong's memories started to return.<ref name="ep139ep141">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|139141|ref}}</ref> When Sylvio teamed up with Moon Shadow against Yuya, Gong [[Declan AkabaSuperheavy Samurai Helper|Declanincreased]] the [[DEF]] of Yuya's "[[Hippo Token]] managed ", causing Moon Shadow to dealt receive damage to Zarc, Gong told him as he wanted to open defeat Yuya's hearthimself. He wasn't surprised Declan used wondered what was wrong with Yuya when he kept spacing out during the Duel. Gong [[Pendulum EffectSummon]]ed "[[Superheavy Samurai Preparation]] of " and Summoned "[[D/D Savant DiracSuperheavy Samurai Soulhorns (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Soulhorns]]" , using its effect to equip it to protect himself from "Clear WingBig Benkei"and attack twice. However, Gong was worried that the world would be destroyed due to Zarc turning the Duel around regained his way and was surprised memories of Zuzu when he thought "Zarc" killed Declan. When [[Ray AkabaSkip Boyle|RaySkip]] used arrived at the stadium and told Yuya that she was gone. Realizing that Yuya would break down at the news, Gong gave up his [[En FlowersLP]] to inflict damage use the effect of "Preparation" to Zarc for every monster destroyedweaken "Superstar" and attacked twice with "Big Benkei", first defeating Sylvio, then destroying "[[Twilight Ninja Getsuga, Gong called it beautiful. Howeverthe Shogun (anime)|Twilight Ninja Getsuga, he was surprised when the Shogun]]" and used the effect of "ZarcPreparation" was surprisedto attack a third time, defeating Moon Shadow as well.<ref name="ep140ep142">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|140142|ref}}</ref>
Following Zarc's defeat and Gong was surprised to learn from Declan that the [[Standard DimensionFour Nature Cards]] being reborn had turned Riley back into the '''"Pendulum Dimension"''', Gong a baby and that she had lost his memories of [[Zuzu Boyle|Zuzu]] and the [[Lancers]]her smile due to absorbing Z-ARC' adventuress soul to save Yuya. He received a invitation from Declan explained that the reason for reenacting the [[Arc League Championship|Junior Arc League Championship]] was to return Riley's smile and met Yuya and Sylvio at pacify Z-ARC to prevent him from attempting to destroy the [[Leo Institute of Dueling]]world again. They learned from Declan Yuya began to doubt himself, so an angered Gong told him that they he would Duel in a four-player save Zuzu and Riley instead. He destroyed Yuya's monsters and attacked him directly, but Yuya [[Battle RoyalEvasion|dodged]] before the championshipattack. Upon Gong then Synchro Summoned "[[Quartet of QuandrySuperheavy Samurai Steam Train King (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Steam Train King]]" [[Activate|activating]], Gong wondered where the fourth Duelist was and was surprised when [[Moon Shadow]] arrived. Gong told as he stood atop it, he declared his resolve to defeat Yuya he wouldn't show any mercy and told him to come at himbecome a pro. He brought out attacked Yuya directly, who tried to use "Big BenkeiEvasion" and attacked "[[Performapal Hip Hippo (anime)|Performapal Hip Hippo]]again, but Yuya used Gong broke from his Heavystrong Style, finding and activating "[[Hippo Carnival (anime)|Hippo CarnivalNo Action]]" to block his attacknegate it. On his turn, Moon Shadow reminded them of the Arc League Championship, and Gong's memories started Yuya was still able to return.<ref name="ep141">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|141|ref}}</ref> When Sylvio used escape with "[[Abyss Impromptu Play - ImprovPerformapal Signal]]" to increase the battle damage, so Gong increased activated the effect of "Train King"to banish all [[Hippo TokenSpell Card|Spell]]'s" and [[DEFTrap Card]] with the effect of "s from his [[Superheavy Samurai Otasu-KeGraveyard]]", causing Moon Shadow to receive the and inflict 200 damagefor each card. He then Gong told Yuya that he'll be the one could do better if he wanted to defeat him. He wondered what was wrong with Yuya when he kept spacing out during the Duel. Gong become a pro and [[Pendulum SummonDueltainer]]ed like his father. Yuya began a race with Gong, using "[[Superheavy Samurai Kaku-GoPendulum Illusion]]" to halve its DEF and Summoned allow him to inflict piercing damage, but preventing "[[Superheavy Samurai Soulhorns (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Soulhorns]]Train King"from being destroyed, using its effects which allowed him to whittle Gong's LP down. Gong in turn continued to equip it use the effect of "Train King" to destroy "Big BenkeiOdd-Eyes" and attack twicedamage Yuya, and as they raced through "Quartet of Quandry", they competed for Action Cards to fuel their combos. When [[Skip Boyle|Skip]] arrived at Yuya eventually managed to find the stadium Action Card that he needed to win, and Gong told Yuya that Zuzu was gone, Gong regained to come at him with his memories of herfinal attack. Realizing Yuya will break downDefeated, Gong gave up told Yuya that his [[LP]] Dueltaining was better than this, and told him to use the effect of "[[Superheavy Samurai Kaku-Go]]" to weaken "Superstar" prove it by saving Zuzu and defeat SylvioRiley. He then destroyed "[[Twilight Ninja GetsugaDeclan arrived, announcing that Yuya wouldn't be promoted to the Shogun (anime)|Twilight Ninja GetsugaSenior class yet, explaining that the Shogun]]" Battle Royal was done as a continuation for the Arc League Championship due to Duel Academy's invasion, and used would only permit one Duelist from the effect of "Kaku-Go" Lancers advance to destroy his [[Pendulum Zone]] and attack again, defeating Moon Shadowthe Senior class.<ref name="ep142ep143">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|142143|ref}}</ref>
When Gong later watched Yuya's Duel against Jack with Sylvio, [[Henrietta AkabaAura Sentia|HenriettaAura]] revealed a baby Riley, Gong was surprised learned from Declan that the and [[Natural Energy CardsYou Show Duel School]] turned Riley back into a baby . Gong and lost his smile due to absorbing Zarc's soul to save Sylvio discussed how Jack countered Yuya. He also learned the reason for reenacting the Arc League Championship was to return Riley's smile attack and save the world through Yuya's Dueltainingsummoned a [[Red Giant|new monster]]. <ref name="ep146">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|146|ref}}</ref> He was also surprised pleased when Yuya mentioned Zarc's soul being in some part of Riley won and learned that Zarc will resurrect and the world will be at risk again surprised when Declan became his next opponent. Gong wondered if they don't do it. When Yuya began to doubt himself, Gong told him was being careful when hedidn'll save Zuzu ad Riley instead. He destroyed Yuya's monsters and attacked him directly but Yuya [[Evasion|dodged]] it. Gong then Synchro Summoned t Pendulum Summon "[[Superheavy Samurai Steam Fiend Tetsudo'oPerformapal Duck Dealer]]", declaring his resolve to defeat but cheered him on when did Pendulum Summon, expressing amazement at how Yuya and become a prothe Four Dimensional Dragons' hearts beat as one. He attacked Yuya directly again, who tried However to use "Evasion" again but Gong used 's surprise, Declan summoned "[[No ActionD/D/D Super Doom King Purple Armageddon (anime)|D/D/D Super Doom King Purple Armageddon]]" to prevent him. However, Yuya used "[[Performapal SignalD/D/D Super Doom King Bright Armageddon (anime)|D/D/D Super Doom King Bright Armageddon]]" to banish all , and "[[Spell CardD/D/D Super Doom King Dark Armageddon (anime)|SpellD/D/D Super Doom King Dark Armageddon]] and ".<ref name="ep147">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|147|ref}}</ref> [[Trap CardAllie]]s from his [[Graveyard]] to inflict 200 damage for each card. He told Yuya he could do better if he wants to become asked Gong what a pro and [[Dueltainer]] like his father. His "Tetsudo'o's" DEF portfolio was halved after Declan used the term, and prevented Gong noted that it from being destroyed due to was likely the "[[Pendulum Illusion]]Super Doom Kings'"combo. He then was attacked by "Odd-Eyes" and worried for Yuya when he took double the huge damage from the effect of four dragons' destruction, and though Yuya made a comeback with his own hybrid "Odd-Eyes"Pendulum Monsters, Declan survived Yuya's attacks, leaving Yuya with only a Set card to survive. Gong attacked "Odd-Eyes" worried over Yuya's predicament, but was pleased when Yuya used the effect of "[[Abysmal Entertainment|a combo]] to set up his Pendulum Illusion" again, halving "Tetsudo'o'Zone. When Yuya and Declan were collecting [[Action Card]]s" DEF again and caused Gong take damage. He then used for the effect Pendulum Effect of "Tetsudo'o" to destroy "Odd[[Performapal Five-Rainbow Magician (anime)|Performapal Five-EyesRainbow Magician]]" and used its second effect again to inflict damage to Yuya. , Gong and Sylvio were surprised at how Declan was stealing Yuya exchanged blows while traveling through "Quartet of Quandry" and bringing their LP down. After "Tetsudo'o's" DEF was halved for the final timeshine, and Gong told Yuya was initially unable to come at him with his final attack and was defeatedtell who had found five cards first. He told was pleased when Yuya his Dueltaining goes further than this and to prove it by saving Zuzu and Riley. When Declan arrived announcing that Yuya wouldn't be promoted to Senior class yetwon, Gong and Yuya learned that the Battle Royal he was done as a continuation for the Arc League Championship due transported to Duel Academy's invasion and will only permit one Duelist from the Lancers advance field by Ray to the Senior classwitness her revival as Zuzu, shedding tears of joy when she returned.<ref name="ep143ep148">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|143148|ref}}</ref>
==Deck==
[[File:Gong and Susanowo.png|thumb|200px250px|Gong and "[[Superheavy Samurai Warlord Susanowo (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Warlord Susanowo]]".]]
Gong plays a '''"[[Superheavy Samurai]]" Deck'''. Unlike most Decks with a mixture of all three card Types ([[Monster Card|Monster]], [[Spell Card|Spell]], and [[Trap Card|Trap]]), Gong's Deck is composed only of Monster Cards.<ref name="ep11" /> Furthermore, his style requires that he have no Spell or Trap Cards in his [[Graveyard]] and thus he cannot use [[Action Card]]s as they would remain in his Graveyard after each usage. Because of this, Gong utilizes several [[hand trap]] monsters that activate their effects from his [[hand]] or Graveyard. Also, he uses monsters that can be played as Spells as a substitute and bypass the five-zone limit for actual monsters on the [[field]]. For [[battle|battling]], Gong relies heavily on defensive tactics, allowing his opponent to strike first to counterattack or and using high [[DEF]] to protect himself. Requiring a Graveyard without Spell and Trap Cards proved to make Gong's Deck rather unfitting for [[Tag Duel]]s, as sharing a Graveyard with [[Sylvio Sawatari]] was implied to have been the cause of their loss against the Tyler sisters.
For actual attacks, he relies mainly on his [[Signature card|ace]], "[[Superheavy Samurai Big Benkei (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Big Benkei]]",<ref name="ep11" /> making him stock up on DEF-boosting cards to further strengthen this monster. By being able to [[attack]] using DEF instead of ATK for [[damage calculation]], added with his monsters' huge DEF, Gong can effectively take down strong monsters and/or deal massive damage while still defending himself with very difficult to defeat monsters. As per his "Heavystrong" Dueling style, he seems to only rely on one monster at a time while the rest power it up and/or ensure that it's never defeated.
After his [[DRAW]] against [[Kit Blade]], he decided to incorporate [[Synchro Summon]]ing into his Deck to further strengthen himself. He shows a variety of levels in his Synchro Monsters, providing him with more utility. At the same time, all of these Synchro Monsters possess the effect of attacking in Defense Position, like "Big Benkei". Through this new tactic, Gong can also now make use of Spell and Trap Cards without without disrupting his normal Duel style. With "[[Superheavy Samurai Warlord Susanowo (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Warlord Susanowo]]", he can access the Spell and Trap Effects in his opponent's Graveyard. With "[[Superheavy Samurai Steam Fiend Tetsudo'oTrain King (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Steam Train King]]", Gong can use Spell and Trap which and then be [[Banish|banishedbanish]] them from his [[Graveyard]], letting him further damage his opponent while keeping restarting his original normal strategy in effect.
Gong later acquires his own [[Pendulum Monster]]s after becoming a [[Lancers|Lancer]], allowing him to Pendulum-Synchro Summon.
* [[Superheavy Samurai Blowtorch (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Blowtorch]]
* [[Superheavy Samurai Blue Brawler (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Blue Brawler]]
* [[Superheavy Samurai Bushin Fudomyo'o]]
* [[Superheavy Samurai Flutist (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Flutist]]
* [[Superheavy Samurai Gigagloves (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Gigagloves]]
* [[Superheavy Samurai Helper (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Helper]]
* [[Superheavy Samurai Hexagon]]
* [[Superheavy Samurai Kabuto (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Kabuto]]
* [[Superheavy Samurai Kaku-Go]]
* [[Superheavy Samurai Magnet (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Magnet]] x2
* [[Superheavy Samurai Otasu-KePreparation]]
* [[Superheavy Samurai Prepped Defense (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Prepped Defense]]
* [[Superheavy Samurai Scales (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Scales]]
* [[Superheavy Samurai Soulpeacemaker (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Soulpeacemaker]]
* [[Superheavy Samurai Soulbang Cannon (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Soulbang Cannon]]
* [[Superheavy Samurai Soulbeads (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Soulbeads]]
* [[Superheavy Samurai Soulfire Suit (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Soulfire Suit]]
* [[Superheavy Samurai Soulhorns (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Soulhorns]]
* [[Superheavy Samurai Soulpeacemaker (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Soulpeacemaker]]
* [[Superheavy Samurai Soulpiercer (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Soulpiercer]]
* [[Superheavy Samurai Soulshield Wall (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Soulshield Wall]]
* [[Superheavy Samurai Thief (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Thief]] x2
* [[Superheavy Samurai Transporter (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Transporter]]
* [[Superheavy Samurai Warchief Heavystrong]]
|tuner monsters =
* [[Superheavy Samurai Battleball (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Battleball]]
* [[Superheavy Samurai Drum (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Drum]]
* [[Superheavy Samurai Kobu-CFist (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Fist]]
* [[Superheavy Samurai Trumpeter (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Trumpeter]]
|pendulum monsters =
* [[Superheavy Samurai Beast Kyubi (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Beast Kyubi]]
* [[Superheavy Samurai Ninja Sarutobi (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Ninja Sarutobi]]
* [[Superheavy Samurai Ninja Shinobiashi (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Ninja Shinobiashi]]
* [[Superheavy Samurai Ogre Shutendoji (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Ogre Shutendoji]]
* [[Superheavy Samurai Stealth Ninja (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Stealth Ninja]]* [[Superheavy Samurai Steam Fiend Tetsudo'oTrain King (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Steam Train King]]
* [[Superheavy Samurai Swordsmith]]
* [[Superheavy Samurai Warlord Susanowo (anime)|Superheavy Samurai Warlord Susanowo]]
| [[Trick Tagart]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V - Episode 039|39]] || Win
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| [[Halil]] and [[Olga]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V - Episode 042|42]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V - Episode 043|43]] || Win (with [[Zuzu Boyle]]); Eliminated
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| 3 [[Obelisk Force]] members || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V - Episode 049|49]] || Win (with [[Celina]], [[Moon Shadow]], [[Shay Obsidian]] and [[Sylvio Sawatari]])
| [[Dennis McField]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V - Episode 057|57]] || Win
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| 3 [[Stomptroopers]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V - Episode 063|63]] || Win (with [[Shay ObsidianYuya Sakaki]], [[Sylvio Sawatari]] and [[Yuya SakakiShay Obsidian]])
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| [[Crow Hogan (ARC-V)|Crow Hogan]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V - Episode 066|66]] || Lose
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| 5 [[Duel Chasers]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V - Episode 096|96]] || Win (with [[Chojiro TokumatsuDeclan Akaba]], [[Declan AkabaSylvio Sawatari]], [[Riley AkabaShay Obsidian]], [[Shay ObsidianRiley Akaba]] and [[Sylvio SawatariChojiro Tokumatsu]])
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| 3 [[Duel Academy (ARC-V)|Duel Academy]] Duelists || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V - Episode 100|100]] || Win (with [[Sylvio SawatariYuya Sakaki]] and [[Yuya SakakiSylvio Sawatari]])
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| [[Kite Tenjo (ARC-V)|Kite Tenjo]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V - Episode 101|101]] || Lose (with [[Sylvio Sawatari]])
| [[Duel Academy (ARC-V)|Duel Academy]] Duelists || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V - Episode 113|113]] || No result (with [[Sylvio Sawatari]])
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| [[Duel Academy (ARC-V)|Duel Academy]] Duelists || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V - Episode 118|118]] || No result (with [[Crow Hogan (ARC-V)|Crow HoganYuya Sakaki]], [[Moon ShadowSylvio Sawatari]], [[Sylvio SawatariMoon Shadow]] and [[Yuya SakakiCrow Hogan (ARC-V)|Crow Hogan]])
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| [[Battle Beast]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V - Episode 120|120]] || Lose (with [[Yuya Sakaki]], eliminatedwho won)
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| [[ZarcZ-ARC]]/[[Yuya Sakaki]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V - Episode 138|138]] || Lose (with [[Jack Atlas (ARC-V)|Jack Atlas]])
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| [[Moon ShadowYuya Sakaki]], [[Sylvio Sawatari]] and [[Yuya SakakiMoon Shadow]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V - Episode 141|141]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V - Episode 143|143]] || Win (Sylvio and Moon Shadow and Sylvio), Lose (Yuya)
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