{{Infobox/Yu-Gi-Ohchapter| image = YGODDuel020.jpg| en_name = The Ticking Clock!| ja_name = 時を刻め！！| romaji_name = Toki wo Kizame!!| ja_trans_name = Time Ticking!!/Chapter | series = Yu-Gi-Oh! Duelist | image name number = YGODDuel020.jpg79 | image size ja_magazine = Weekly Shōnen Jump | image caption ja_issue = 1998 #22–23 | kanji volume = 時を刻め！！10 | romaji bunkoban_volume = 6 | english sjr_volume = The Ticking Clock! | japanese translated ja_release_date = April 27, 1998<ref>{{cite web|url= Time Record!! http://www.thegrandline.com/odatocLIVE.htm| alternate title= Oda's Deep Thoughts| english number publisher= 20thegrandline.com}}</ref> | japanese number en_release_date = 79

"'''The Ticking Clock!'''", known as "'''Time RecordTicking!!'''" in the Japanese version, is the seventy-ninth chapter of the [[Yu-Gi-Oh! (manga)|''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' manga]]. In its first English printing, it was numbered as the twentieth chapter of ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! Duelist]]'' in . In the English version and the seventy ninth chapter of ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! (manga3-in-1 edition)|Yu3-Giin-Oh!1 edition]]'' in , its number was changed to match the original Japanese versionprinting.

It This chapter was first originally printed in the ''[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]'' magazinein Japanese. It has been reprinted in in [[Yu-Gi-Oh! Duelist - Volume 002010|volume 2Volume 10]] of the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! Duelist]]tankōbon'' and [[Yu-Gi-Oh! bunkoban - Volume 006|volume Volume 6]] of the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! (bunkoban)|bunkoban]]''.

{{Chapter summary|[[Katsuya Jonouchi (manga)|Katsuya Jonouchi]] continues [[Joey Katsuya Jonouchi and RexDinosaur Ryuzaki's Duelist Kingdom Duel(manga)|his Duel]] with [[Rex RaptorDinosaur Ryuzaki (manga)|Dinosaur Ryuzaki]]. "[[Flame Swordsman (manga)|Flame Swordsman]]" can easily dispose disposes of Ryuzaki's [[Dinosaur]]s, but Ryuzaki knows he has a powerful card that can defeat it.}}

"[[Flame Swordsman (manga)|Flame Swordsman]]" slices "[[Megazowler|Megasaurus]]" in half, dropping [[Rex RaptorDinosaur Ryuzaki (manga)|Ryuzaki’sRyuzaki]] 's [[LP|Life Points]] to 1460. [[Joey WheelerKatsuya Jonouchi (manga)|Jonouchi]] invites Ryuzaki to say hello to his strongest monster, who is going to take out his lizards one at a time. Ryuzaki growls, says that Dinosaurs are not lizards and gets mad at Jonouchi for harming his Deck. While Jonouchi's friends cheercelebrate and think he might have a chance after all, but [[Mai ValentineKujaku (manga)|Mai]] calls it a lucky shot and claims that Jonouchi doesn’t does not stand a chance against her slave. [[Téa GardnerAnzu Mazaki (manga)|Anzu]] tosses Mai and a look and reminds her that Jonouchi had beaten her a few hours ago. Mai writes it off as luck, and says that Jonouchi had cheated anyway, since he won because he had gotten help from [[YugiMutou (manga)|Yugi]]; a feat which a kindergartner could accomplish. The girls exchange vicious glares before Anzu and [[Yugi Muto|Yugi]] go back to cheering for Jonouchi.

Ryuzaki worries about the high ATK of "Flame Swordsman's" high [[ATK]] and its advantage over [[Dinosaur]]s, but knows his Deck has a powerful card, that can defeat it. He [[Draw a Card|draws]] in the hopes of hitting this ultimate power, but instead gets something else. He starts to mildly panic and [[Summon]]s "[[Uraby (manga)|Uraby]]", before ending his turn.

Jonouchi has "Flame Swordsman" attack "[[Two-Headed King Rex (manga)|Two-Headed King Rex]]". Using its “Tôki "[[Attack name|Tôki Enzan Ken]]" attack, it slices off one of the heads of "Flame Swordsman" slices King Rex's head off", destroying it and dropping Ryuzaki’s Ryuzaki's Life Points to 720. Mai starts to scold Ryuzaki over how poorly he's doing. Annoyed at her arrogance he looks forward to beating her after he takes out Jonouchi. Yugi is anxious that Jonouchi may be letting his advantage get to him. Jonouchi has not won yet and Yugi is sure that Ryuzaki will pull something stronger than "Flame Swordsman".

Mai starts to scold Ryuzaki begins his turn and frowns over how poorly henot drawing the powerful card again. He Summons "[[Crawling Dragon 2 (manga)|Crawling Dragon #2]]" in [[Defense Position|Defense Mode]], calling it "The Carrion Dragon". "Flame Swordsman" easily beheads "Crawling Dragon #2". Jonouchi's doingfriends cheer and Mai yells at Ryuzaki again. Annoyed at her arrogance he looks forward to beating her after he takes out Jonouchimocks Ryuzaki, asking if his cards are going extinct.

Yugi Ryuzaki tells them to shut up and concentrates as he draws his next card. He smirks, as he is anxious that Jonouchi may be letting after getting his advantage get to himultimate card. He Summons "[[Red-Eyes Black Dragon (manga)|Red-Eyes Black Dragon]]", which stands proudly at 2400 ATK. Jonouchi hasn’t won yet is surprised by its power and Yugi recognizes it as a legendary rare card, which collectors pay hundreds of thousands of yen for. Ryuzaki notes that it is sure that Ryuzaki will pull something stronger than not as powerful as the "Flame Swordsman[[Blue-Eyes White Dragon (manga)|Blue-Eyes White Dragon]]", but he spent everything he had to get it.

Ryuzaki begins his turn and frowns over not drawing the powerful card again. He Summons "Being [[Crawling Dragon 2DARK|Crawling Dragon #2Dark]], " in [[Defense Position|Defense Mode]]Red-Eyes" does not get a Field Power Bonus, but is still strong enough to take out Jonouchi's "Flame Swordsman". "Red-Eyes" launches its "Black Fire Bullet" attack, calling it taking out "The Carrion DragonFlame Swordsman"and dropping Jonouchi's Life Points to a mere 65.

Jonouchi and his friends begin to worry, unsure if Jonouchi can turn this Duel around, while Mai is impressed with Ryuzaki. Anzu asks Yugi if there is any way Jonouchi can win. Yugi knows that Jonouchi can win with "[[Time Wizard (manga)|Time Wizard]]"Flame Swordsman, since it has a second effect that can be used without " easily beheads [[Baby Dragon (manga)|Baby Dragon]]". It would spin its roulette, stopping at a random section, which would dictate the dragonfate of the monsters. If it backfires, Jonouchi's friends cheer and Mai yells at Ryuzaki againmonsters would get sucked into a time vortex. It only has a one-in-three chance of going right, but there's no other way he can win. However Yugi had promised Jonouchi that he would not help, so he keeps quite.

Ryuzaki tells her Jonouchi draws and begins to shut up and concentrates as he draws his next cardworry. Ryuzaki smirks, as he is after getting his ultimate card. He Summons conscious that Jonouchi has "Time Wizard"[[Red-Eyes B. Dragon|Redface-Eyes Black Dragondown]]", which stands proudly at 2400 ATK. Jonouchi but is surprised at certain that he neither knows how powerful to use the card nor isbrave enough to play it. Yugi recognizes Thinking of "Time Wizard", he remembers that Jonouchi had used it as a legendary rare to defeat Mai, so if he could get this cardhimself, which collectors pay hundreds of thousands of yen forhe should have no problem beating Mai. Ryuzaki notes that it isn't as powerful as imposes a gamble; if he wins, he gets to take the "Time Wizard" card, but if Jonouchi wins, he gets the "[[BlueRed-Eyes White Black Dragon", which is worth a few hundred thousand yen. Jonouchi had forgotten he [[Set]]"Time Wizard" until Ryuzaki mentioned that. He was also tempted by the thought of the few hundred thousand yen. Mai becomes furious and bangs on the window to the arena, but telling Ryuzaki that she will not allow that trade and as her slave he spent everything should obey. Ryuzaki yells back that he had to get itis not her slave. While the two bicker, Jonouchi ponders on how the few hundred thousand yen could help him and accepts the bet.

Being [[DARK|Dark]]While Ryuzaki and Mai continue to argue, Jonouchi wonders if "Red-EyesTime Wizard" doesn't get could be a Field Power Bonusreally powerful card, but since they are making such a fuss over it. He assures himself the card is still strong enough good and with no other options, he decides to take out play it, even though he doesn't know what it does. Jonouchi'Summons an unnamed monster in Defense Mode and [[flip]]s the "Flame SwordsmanTime Wizard". Ryuzaki and Mai look back in surprise. Yugi is excited that Jonouci figured out how to use the card. "Red-EyesTime Wizard" launches spins its "Black Fire BulletRoulette of Time" attack. If Jonouchi is successful, taking out it will use its "Time Magic" and if he is unsuccessful, it will "Flame Swordsmanself-destruct" . The arrow stops on a win, aging Ryuzaki’s monsters thousands of years, turning them into fossils and dropping JonouchiRyuzaki's Life Points to a mere 650.

Jonouchi 's friends and his friends begin to worry, unsure if Mai all let out a loud cheer for Jonouchi can turn this Duel around, while Mai is impressed with Ryuzaki. Anzu asks Yugi if there is any way Jonouchi can win. Yugi knows that Jonouchi can win with looks over at Mai, who embarrassingly lets out an "[[Time Wizard (Bandai)|Time Wizard]]oops", since . Ryuzaki relinquishes his "Time Wizard" has a second effect that can be used without Red-Eyes Black Dragon"and 2 of his [[Baby DragonStar Chips]]". It would spin its roulette, stopping at a random section, which would dictate the fate of the monsters. This would give to Jonouchi a one in three chance, but there's no other way he can win. However Yugi had promises Jonouchi that he wouldn't help, so he keeps quitewho now has 4 Star Chips.

==Featured Duels=====Katsuya Jonouchi draws and begins to worryvs. Dinosaur Ryuzaki is conscious that Jonouchi has "Time Wizard" ===:''[[faceYu-downGi-Oh! Duelist - Duel 019#Featured Duels|… continued from previous chapter]]", but deduces that he neither knows how to use the card nor is brave enough to play it. Thinking of "Time Wizard", he remembers that Jonouchi had used it to defeat Mai, so if he could get this card himself, he should have no problem beating Mai. Ryuzaki imposes a gamble; if he wins, he gets to take the "Time Wizard" card, but if Jonouchi wins, he gets the "Red-Eyes Black Dragon", which is worth a few hundred thousand yen. Mai becomes furious and bangs on the window to the arena, telling Ryuzaki that she won't allow that trade and as her slave he should obey. Ryuzaki yells back that he isn’t her slave. While the two bicker, Jonouchi ponders on how the few hundred thousand yen could help him and accepts the bet.'

While Ryuzaki and Mai continue to argue, Jonouchi wonders if "Time Wizard[[Flame Swordsman (manga)|Flame Swordsman]]" ([[ATK]]: 2340) [[attack]]s "[[Megasaurus]]" could be a really powerful card, since they're making such a fuss over itwhich loses its [[Field Power Bonus|Field Power Source]] due to [[Dinosaur]]s weakness against [[FIRE|Fire]]. (ATK: 2340 → 1800). He assures himself the card "Megasaurus" is good and that he'll play it, even though he doesn't know what it does.destroyed (Ryuzaki: 2000 → 1460 [[Life Points]])

Jonouchi Ryuzaki Summons a monster in Defense Mode and [[flip]]s the "Time Wizard" [[Spell CardsUraby (manga)|Spell CardUraby]]. Ryuzaki and Mai look back in surprise. Yugi is excited that Jonouci figured out how to use the card".

"Time WizardFlame Swordsman" spins its attacks "Roulette of Time[[Two-Headed King Rex (manga)|Two-Headed King Rex]]", landing on a winnegating its Field Power Source (ATK: 2080 → 1600) and destroying it. It uses its "Time Magic", aging Ryuzaki’s monsters thousands of years, turning them into fossils(Ryuzaki: 1460 → 720).

Ryuzaki's Life Points drop to 0. Jonouchi's friends and Mai all let out a large cheer for Jonouchi. Anzu looks over at Mai, who embarrassedly lets out an Summons "oops". Ryuzaki relinquishes his "Red-Eyes Black [[Crawling Dragon 2 (manga)|Crawling Dragon#2]]" and 2 of his in [[Star ChipsDefense Position]] to Jonouchi, who now has 4 Star Chips.

==Featured Duels==<P align=center><b><big>Katsuya Jonouchi vsattacks and destroys "Crawling Dragon #2" with "Flame Swordsman". Dinosaur Ryuzaki</big></b></P>

: ''Ryuzaki Summons "[[YuRed-Gi-Oh! Duelist Eyes Black Dragon (manga)|Red- Duel 019#Featured Duels|… continued from previous chapterEyes Black Dragon]]" (ATK: 2400) and uses it to attack and destroy "Flame Swordsman" (Jonouchi: 665 → 65 Life Points).''

"Jonouchi Summons an unnamed monster in Defense Position and [[Flame Swordsman|Flame Swordsman'sflip]]s " ([[ATK]]: 2340Time Wizard (manga) [[attack|Time Wizard]]". The positive effect of "Time Wizard" is activated, destroying Ryuzaki's "Red-Eyes Black Dragon"', "[[MegazowlerSword Dragon (manga)|MegasaurusSword Dragon]]" and uses its effect to negate "Megasaurus'Uraby" [[Field Power Bonus]]. (ATKRyuzaki: 2340 1800)"Megasaurus" is destroyed and Ryuzaki's [[720 → 0 Life Points]] drop to 1460).

Ryuzaki Summons "[[Uraby]]"Jonouchi wins.

Jonouchi attacks "[[Two-Headed King Rex]]" with "Flame Swordsman", negating "Two-Headed King Rex's" Field Power Bonus, (ATK: 2080 → 1600) destroying it and dropping Ryuzaki's Life Points to 720==Featured cards==The following cards appeared in this chapter. Cards in italics debuted here.

Ryuzaki Summons "{{Decklist|Katsuya Jonouchi|monsters =* [[Crawling Dragon 2Flame Swordsman (manga)|Crawling Dragon #2Flame Swordsman]]" in * Unnamed|spells =* [[Defense PositionTime Wizard (manga)|Time Wizard]].}}

Jonouchi attacks and destroys "{{Decklist|Dinosaur Ryuzaki|monsters =* ''[[Crawling Dragon 2 (manga)|Crawling Dragon #2" with "Flame Swordsman"]]''* [[Megasaurus]]* ''[[Red-Eyes Black Dragon (manga)|Red-Eyes Black Dragon]]''* [[Sword Dragon (manga)|Sword Dragon]]* [[Two-Headed King Rex (manga)|Two-Headed King Rex]]* ''[[Uraby (manga)|Uraby]]''}} {{Decklist|Other|monsters =* [[Baby Dragon (manga)|Baby Dragon]] (demonstration)* [[Blue-Eyes White Dragon (manga)|Blue-Eyes White Dragon]] (mentioned)|other =* [[Time Wizard (manga)|Time Wizard]] (demonstration)}} ==Appearances==The following appear in this chapter.Items in bold debuted here. {{Appearances| characters = * [[Katsuya Jonouchi (manga)|Katsuya Jonouchi]]* [[Anzu Mazaki (manga)|Anzu Mazaki]]* [[Yugi Mutou (manga)|Yugi Mutou]]* [[Hiroto Honda (manga)|Hiroto Honda]]* [[Ryo Bakura (manga)|Ryo Bakura]]* [[Dinosaur Ryuzaki (manga)|Dinosaur Ryuzaki]]* [[Mai Kujaku (manga)|Mai Kujaku]]* [[Shizuka Kawai (manga)|Shizuka Kawai]] | locations =* [[Duelist Kingdom (island)|Duelist Kingdom]]

Ryuzaki Summons "| events =* [[Duelist Kingdom]]** [[Red-Eyes B. DragonKatsuya Jonouchi and Dinosaur Ryuzaki's Duel (manga)|Red-Eyes Black DragonKatsuya Jonouchi and Dinosaur Ryuzaki's Duel]]" ** [[Katsuya Jonouchi and Mai Kujaku's Duel (ATK: 2400manga). He attacks |Katsuya Jonouchi and destroys "Flame Swordsman" with "Red-Eyes Black Dragon", dropping JonouchiMai Kujaku's Life Points to 65.Duel]] (mentioned)

Jonouchi Summons "?" in Defense Position and | items =* ''[[flipDuel Monsters (manga)|Duel Monsters]]s his ''* [[Spell Cards|Spell CardDuel Glove]], "* [[Time Wizard (Bandai)|Time WizardStar Chip]]". "Time Wizard's" positive effect goes off and destroys Ryuzaki's monsters; "Red-Eyes Black Dragon"', "* [[Sword Arm of DragonBattle Box]]" and "Uraby". Ryuzaki's Life Points drop to 0.

==Anime adaptionadaptation==This chapter was redone in [[Yu-Gi-Oh! - Episode 011|episodes 11]] and [[Yu-Gi-Oh! - Episode 012|12]] of the [[Yu-Gi-Oh! second series (anime)|second series ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' anime]].

* Joey's (Jonouchi's) "[[Flame Swordsman (anime)|Flame Swordsman]]" was defeated by Rex's (Ryuzaki's) "[[Serpent Night Dragon (anime)|Serpent Night Dragon]]". Joey managed to beat "Serpent Night Dragon" using a combination of "[[Swamp Battleguard (anime)|Swamp Battleguard]]" and "[[Lava Battleguard (anime)|Lava Battleguard]]". Rex beat both of them with "[[Red-Eyes B. Dragon(anime)|Red-Eyes Black Dragon]]", equipped with "[[Dragon Nails (anime)|Dragon Nails]]". 

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