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[[Trueman]] plays a variety of Decks, as he can manifest himself out of any variety of cards and copy the Decks of Duelists he defeats.
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{{Infobox chapter
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| image          = ZEXAL Rank 5.jpg
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| en_name        = Plot and Counterplot?!
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| ja_name        = ウラのウラは…!?
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| romaji_name    = Ura no Ura wa…!?
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| ja_trans_name  = The Opposite of Opposite is…!?
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| series          = Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL
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| number          = 5
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| ja_magazine    = V Jump
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| ja_issue        = 2011 #6
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| volume          = 1
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| ja_release_date = April 21, 2011
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| en_release_date =
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"'''Plot and Counterplot?!'''", titled "'''The Opposite of Opposite is…!?'''" (ウラのウラは…!? ''Ura no Ura wa…!?'') in the Japanese version, is the fifth chapter of the [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL (manga)|''Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL'' manga]].
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This chapter was first printed in the 6/2011 issue of ''[[V Jump]]'', released on April 21, 2011. It was later reprinted in the [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Volume 001|volume 1]] of ''Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL''.
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{{chapter summary|A boy named [[Tokunosuke Hyori (manga)|Tokunosuke Hyori]] shows up and challenges [[Yuma Tsukumo (manga)|Yuma]] to a Duel. However, Tokunosuke uses his tricky methods to deceive Yuma, and takes [[control]] of his "[[Number]]s"...!}}
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==Summary==
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[[Tokunosuke Hyori (manga)|Tokunosuke]] defeats a [[Duelist]], who calls him despicable. Tokunosuke responds that the result can be brutal and that as they agreed, the man's Deck now belongs to Tokunosuke.
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At [[Yuma Tsukumo (manga)|Yuma]]'s house, Yuma is in the bathroom, while [[Astral (manga)|Astral]] floats outside the door. Yuma asks Astral why he's following him, with Astral telling him he's not so sure himself. Yuma is surprised it turned out this way, and reveals that Astral is known as the "Duelist's Spirit". He may be skilled, but Yuma does not want to rely on him. Yuma tells him to stop bugging him, with Astral saying he'd like to leave himself, but can't.
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[[File:Astral pokes his head through the door.png|thumb|150px|left|[[Astral (manga)|Astral]] pokes his head through the door.]]
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Astral muses that he may have an important mission to fulfill and that if they can obtain the "[[Number]]" cards, he may recover his memory. Yuma says that he's never heard of amnesiac spirit. Astral asks why he can't go inside the room with Yuma and Yuma claims that if someone sees a human "releasing energy", that human will die. Astral takes this as "observation 1" as he pokes his head through the door, but Yuma tells him not to remember that.  
  
==Anime==
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<div style="float: right">[[File:Todoroki talks about Yuma's talent.png|thumb|right|[[Takashi Todoroki (manga)|Takashi]] talks about [[Yuma Tsukumo (manga)|Yuma]]'s hidden talent.]]</div>
===Archetype===
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Later, Yuma goes to school, and Astral asks what that place is. Yuma explains it's a place where you learn things, and that in his world, all kids are expected to attend school. Yuma is greeted by [[Cathy (manga)|Cathy]], [[Kotori Mizuki (manga)|Kotori]], [[Takashi Todoroki (manga)|Takashi]] and [[Tetsuo Takeda (manga)|Tetsuo]]. Takashi says he heard Yuma won against [[Ryoga Kamishiro (manga)|Shark]], surprising Yuma, while Tetsuo says he let it slip. Takashi says he didn't know that Yuma was actually a good Duelist and that he must have hidden, undiscovered talent.
{| style="float:right; margin-bottom:5px;" border="1" width="50%"
 
! colspan="3" style="background: #00FF00; text-align: center;" | Record
 
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! Opponent(s) || Episode(s) || Outcome(s)
 
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| [[Jaden Yuki]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX - Episode 157|157]] || Lose
 
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| [[Jaden Yuki]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX - Episode 158|158]] || Lose
 
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| [[Jaden Yuki]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX - Episode 160|160]] || Lose
 
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| [[Taigo Sorano]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX - Episode 168|168]] || Win
 
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| 4 [[Obelisk Blue]] students || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX - Episode 168|168]] || Win
 
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| [[Chazz Princeton]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX - Episode 173|173]] || Win
 
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| [[Mindy]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX - Episode 173|173]]  || Win (off-screen)
 
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| [[Jasmine]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX - Episode 173|173]]  || Win (off-screen)
 
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| [[Alexis Rhodes]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX - Episode 173|173]]  || Win
 
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Trueman's main deck is an '''Archetype Deck''', based around using the [[card effect|effect]] of "[[Dark Archetype (anime)|Dark Archetype]]" to quickly Summon a variety of powerful [[Monster Card|monsters]]. Because Trueman can manifest through any bunch of cards, his Deck features an enormous amount of variety. Running "Dark Archetype" helps to ensure his deck maintains a degree of consistency, even if it means taking heavy damage early in the game. Also, as part of his "darkness" theme, most of his key monsters are of the [[DARK]] [[Attribute]]. Trueman's Deck also evolves each time he loses a Duel, as he has an improved (and usually more homogeneous) Deck in his next appearance. Trueman's Archetype Deck features three major stages during Trueman's duels with Jaden.
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[[File:Cathy and Kotori argue.png|thumb|left|[[Cathy (manga)|Cathy]] and [[Kotori Mizuki (manga)|Kotori]] argue.]]
* First; in [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX - Episode 157|Trueman's debut duel]], his deck appears to be a relatively disorganized '''DARK Knight''' deck (featuring cards like "[[Zure, Knight of Dark World (anime)|Zure, Knight of Dark World]]" and "[[Familiar Knight (anime)|Familiar Knight]]").
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Yuma reveals that most of his victory is due to the "[[Number]]s" card Astral gave him, but specifies that appears that no one can see Astral but him. Cathy grabs Yuma's arm, saying he must have won through his power of "[[Kattobingu|jetting]]". Kotori asks if Cathy isn't getting a little too close to Yuma and Cathy asks why she has a problem with that. Kotori and Cathy begin to yell at one another, as Yuma falls over. At that time, Tokunosuke, who was hidden, watching him, determines that his next target will be Yuma, and he believes something fishy must have happened for Yuma to beat Shark.  
* Second; during [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX - Episode 158|Trueman's rematch with Jaden]] he changes to a '''Fusion Deck''' focused on summoning "[[Meteor B. Dragon]]." This deck also had a [[FIRE]] sub-theme, featuring unrelated cards such as "[[Twinheaded Beast (anime)|Twinheaded Beast]]" and "[[Molten Zombie (anime)|Molten Zombie]]."
 
* Third; during Trueman's [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX - Episode 160|final match with Jaden]], he runs a dedicated '''Dragon Deck''' focused on summoning "[[Five-Headed Dragon (later anime)|Five-Headed Dragon]]." Interestingly, this is the only duel in which Trueman does not use "[[Dark Archetype]]" before his adopting [[Taigo Sorano|Taigo Sorano's]] identity.
 
  
Trueman also has the ability to copy any Duelist's appearance and Deck, as long as public memory of the Deck exists. After his third loss to Jaden, he defeats [[Taigo Sorano]] and mimics both his '''[[Horus the Black Flame Dragon|Horus Lockdown]]''' Deck and appearance to blend in with the rest of Duel Academy. He uses Sorano's Deck to defeat most of the remaining student body, including [[Syrus Truesdale]] and [[Tyranno Hassleberry]]. With a majority of the students pulled into the [[World of Darkness]] (and thus memory of Sorano gone), Trueman reverted back to his own Deck to defeat the remaining students, including [[Chazz Princeton]] and [[Alexis Rhodes]].  
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He later runs over to Yuma, asking him for his autograph. Yuma asks who he is, and Tokunosuke responds that he's in the neighboring class. In gratitude, Tokunosuke gives Yuma a "[[Baby Tiragon]]" card and Yuma is ecstatic to receive his own [[Xyz Monster]]. Tokunosuke tells him that this is proof of their friendship. As Yuma leaps in the air in excitement, Tokunosuke calls him a fool inside his mind, as he doesn't realize everything has an opposite side. Tokunosuke asks how Yuma beat Shark without an Xyz Monster. Yuma says he has one, but it isn't technically his. Tokunosuke determines that that must be Yuma's trump.
  
At the same time, Trueman also made use of a special '''[[Volcanic]]''' variation on his "[[Dark Archetype]]" deck for his duel with [[Axel Brodie]]a near-replica of the deck used by [[Mr. Brodie|Axel's Father]].  
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[[File:Tokunosuke approaches Yuma (manga).png|thumb|right|[[Tokunosuke Hyori (manga)|Tokunosuke]] approaches Yuma.]]
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At home, Astral asks who the two people in the picture Yuma has on his desk are. He tells him that those are [[Mirai Tsukumo (manga)|his]] [[Kazuma Tsukumo|parents]] and who never returned from their adventure. Astral recalls Yuma mentioning that his parents gave him the [[Emperor's Key]] and wonders if they are related to its powers. Yuma tells him to forget about that and shows him his new "Baby Tiragon" card - his very own Xyz Monster. Yuma hears someone coming. [[Akari Tsukumo (manga)|His sister, Akari]], enters the room and asks when he's planning to go to bed - she's trying to write a news article and Yuma won't be quiet. He apologizes and says he'll go to bed now. Seeing the card in his hand, she asks if he's been playing ''[[Duel Monsters]]''. He says that of course he hasn't, as his sister previously forbade him to do so. [[Haru Tsukumo (manga)|Their grandmother]] muses that Yuma is a poor kid to be picked on like that.
  
Trueman's crusade ultimately left only [[Jaden Yuki]] and [[Jesse Anderson]] unaffected. Trueman presumably also copied both Axel's and Jaden's Deck, as well as their appearance, but never used them since Jaden succeeded in escaping from him.
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[[File:Akari talks about Yuma.png|thumb|left|[[Akari Tsukumo (manga)|Akari]] talks about Yuma's relation to [[Duel]]s.]]
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Akari believes that for Yuma, [[Duel]]ing is more than just a game, and that it can't be helped. Astral is surprised to learn that Yuma isn't allowed to Duel and Yuma responds that his sister doesn't wish him to, as she believes something bad may happen. Astral thinks that perhaps Akari is aware of the relationship between Yuma and The Emperor's Key. The next day at school, Kotori tells Yuma that Tokunosuke was looking for him a minute ago to challenge him to a Duel after school. She tells him to be careful, as Tetsuo had heard many bad rumors about Tokunosuke. Yuma refuses to believe this, saying that Tokunosuke is a good guy. Later, Yuma meets him, telling him that he'd be happy to Duel. He responds that Duel will be held where everyone can see. If he defeats Yuma, he'll be the strongest Duelist at school, since Yuma defeated Shark. Yuma accepts the challenge, and the two activate their [[Duel Gazer]]s.
  
{{Decklist|Dark Archetype Deck
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[[File:Tokunosuke takes Hope.png|thumb|right|Tokunosuke takes "[[No. 39: Utopia (manga)|Utopia]]".]]
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Tokunosuke [[Draw a card|draws]], and [[Set]]s both a [[Monster Card|monster]] and a card. Yuma draws, commenting that Astral is awfully quiet today. Astral responds that if the Duelist isn't using a "Numbers" card, he's not interested. Yuma says it's nice not to have to listen to his advice anyway. Yuma [[Normal Summon]]s "[[Gagaga Magician (manga)|Gagaga Magician]]" in [[Attack Position]] and [[attack]]s the [[face-down]] monster. It is "[[Tubone]]", which is [[destroy]]ed, though its [[Flip Effect]] [[activate]]s. Yuma declares that with only 300 [[DEF]], the monster is no match for his "Gagaga Magician". Tokunosuke [[Special Summon]]s three "[[Tubone Jr.]]" from his [[Main Deck|Deck]] to Yuma's side of the [[field]], perplexing both Yuma and Astral. Tokunosuke regrets and says that he carelessly Summoned monsters to Yuma's field. Astral questions what the point of the Flip Effect was, as Yuma declares that Tokunosuke let his guard down. With three monsters of the same [[Level]], Yuma decides to [[Overlay]] them and [[Xyz Summon]].
* [[Meteor Dragon (anime)|Meteor Dragon]]
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* [[Zure, Knight of Dark World (anime)|Zure, Knight of Dark World]]<ref group=Notes name=archetype1>This card is [[send|sent]] from his [[Main Deck|Deck]] to the [[Graveyard]] to Summon "[[Reign-Beaux, Overlord of Dark World (anime)|Reign-Beaux, Overlord of Dark World]]" via the [[effect]] of "[[Dark Archetype (anime)|Dark Archetype]]" during [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX - Episode 158|episode 158]].</ref>
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[[File:Tokunosuke's contract.png|150px|thumb|left|Tokunosuke shows the contract signed by Yuma.]]
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Astral realizes it was a trap to force Yuma to Xyz Summon, and tells him to stop. Yuma tells him to be quiet for now and Xyz Summons "Baby Tiragon". Tokunosuke declares that Yuma fell for it and activates his face-down "[[Ultra C (manga)|Ultra C]]", a [[Continuous Trap Card]]. As Yuma Xyz Summoned "Baby Tiragon", Tokunosuke may Special Summon an Xyz Monster from Yuma's [[Extra Deck]]. He chooses "[[No. 39: Utopia (manga)|No. 39: Utopia]]". Tokunosuke reminds Yuma that they are betting their Decks on the Duel, pulling out the autograph that Yuma signed earlier - it was in fact an agreement to bet on their best cards. Yuma asks if Tokunosuke deceived him for the beginning, and he responds that Yuma should have known that everything in the world has an opposite side.
* [[Dark Archetype (anime)|Dark Archetype]]
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* [[Des Volstgalph (anime)|Des Volstgalph]]
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* [[Familiar Knight (anime)|Familiar Knight]]<ref group=Notes name=archetype1/>
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* [[Infernal Dragon (anime)|Infernal Dragon]]
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==Featured Duel: Yuma Tsukumo vs. Tokunosuke Hyori==
* [[King of the Swamp (anime)|King of the Swamp]]
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<u>'''Turn 1: Tokunosuke'''</u><br />
* [[Molten Zombie (anime)|Molten Zombie]]<ref group =Notes name=gift>This card is sent from his Deck to the Graveyard to [[activate]] "[[Power Gift]]" during [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX - Episode 159|episode 159]].</ref>
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[[Tokunosuke Hyori (manga)|Tokunosuke]] [[Set]]s a [[monster]] and a card.
* [[Rare Metal Dragon (anime)|Rare Metal Dragon]]
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* [[Reign-Beaux, Overlord of Dark World (anime)|Reign-Beaux, Overlord of Dark World]]
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<u>'''Turn 2: Yuma'''</u><br />
* [[Spear Dragon (anime)|Spear Dragon]]
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[[Yuma Tsukumo (manga)|Yuma]] [[Normal Summon]]s "[[Gagaga Magician (manga)|Gagaga Magician]]" (1500/1000) in [[Attack Position]]. It [[attack]]s the Set monster, which is "[[Tubone]]" (300/300). Its [[Flip Effect]] [[activate]]s, letting Tokunosuke [[Special Summon]] three "[[Tubone Jr.]]" (100/300) from his [[Main Deck|Deck]] to Yuma's side of the [[field]] in [[Defense Position]]. Yuma [[Xyz Material Monster|overlays]] his three "Tubone Jr." to [[Xyz Summon]] "[[Baby Tragon (manga)|Baby Tragon]]" (900/900). Tokunosuke activates his face-down "[[Ultra C (manga)|Ultra C]]", letting him Special Summon an [[Xyz Monster]] from Yuma's [[Extra Deck]] since Yuma Xyz Summoned "Baby Tragon". He Special Summons "[[No. 39: Utopia (manga)|No. 39: Utopia]]" (2500/2000) in [[Attack Position]].
* [[Spirit Ryu (anime)|Spirit Ryu]]
 
* [[Twinheaded Beast (anime)|Twinheaded Beast]]<ref group=Notes name=archetype2>This card is sent from his Deck to the Graveyard to Summon "[[Meteor Dragon (anime)|Meteor Dragon]]" via the effect of "Dark Archetype" during [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX - Episode 159|episode 159]].</ref>
 
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* [[Five-Headed Dragon (later anime)|Five-Headed Dragon]] x2
 
* [[Meteor B. Dragon (anime)|Meteor B. Dragon]]
 
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* [[Axe of Despair (anime)|Axe of Despair]]
 
* [[Dragon's Mirror (anime)|Dragon's Mirror]]
 
* [[Future Fusion (anime)|Future Fusion]]  
 
* [[Polymerization (anime)|Polymerization]]
 
* [[Power Gift]]
 
* [[Thousand Punisher]]
 
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* [[Dragon's Rage (anime)|Dragon's Rage]]<ref group=Notes name=set>This card is [[Set]] during [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX - Episode 160|episode 160]], but is not activated.</ref>
 
* [[Draining Shield (anime)|Draining Shield]]
 
* [[Skill Drain (anime)|Skill Drain]]
 
* [[The Dragon's Bead (anime)|The Dragon's Bead]]<ref group=Notes name=set/>
 
* [[Zero Gazer]]
 
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===Volcanic Burn===
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''Duel continues in [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Rank 006|the next Rank]].''
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! colspan="3" style="background: #00FF00; text-align: center;" | Record
 
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! Opponent(s) || Episode(s) || Outcome(s)
 
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| [[Axel Brodie]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX - Episode 169|169]] || Win
 
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For his Duel against [[Axel Brodie]], Trueman copies the Deck of [[Mr. Brodie|Axel's father]] and mixes in some of his own cards.  
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==Featured cards==
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The following cards appeared in this chapter. Cards in italics debuted here.
  
{{Decklist|Volcanic Burn Deck
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{{Decklist|Yuma Tsukumo
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* [[Volcanic Rat (anime)|Volcanic Rat]] x2<ref group=Notes name=rat>Both copies are sent from his Deck to the Graveyard via the effect of "[[Volcanic Wall (anime)|Volcanic Wall]]" during [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX - Episode 169|episode 169]], with one later being Special Summoned.</ref>
 
 
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* [[Dark Archetype (anime)|Dark Archetype]]
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* [[Gagaga Magician (manga)|Gagaga Magician]]
* [[Dark Psycho Eye (anime)|Dark Psycho Eye]]
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* [[Volcanic Blaster (anime)|Volcanic Blaster]]<ref group=Notes name=wall>This card is sent from his Deck to the Graveyard via the effect of "Volcanic Wall" during episode 169.</ref>
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* ''[[Baby Tragon (manga)|Baby Tragon]]''
* [[Volcanic Hammerer (anime)|Volcanic Hammerer]]
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* [[No. 39: Utopia (manga)|Number 39: Utopia]]
* [[Volcanic Queen (anime)|Volcanic Queen]]
 
* [[Volcanic Shell (anime)|Volcanic Shell]]<ref group=Notes name=wall/>
 
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* [[Bonfire]]<ref group=Notes name=wall/>
 
* [[Flame Wall (anime)|Flame Wall]]
 
* [[The Unchosen One (anime)|The Unchosen One]]
 
* [[Volcanic Cyclone]]<ref group=Notes name=wall/>
 
* [[Volcanic Wall (anime)|Volcanic Wall]]
 
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* [[Firewall (anime)|Firewall]]
 
* [[Volcanic Curse]]
 
 
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===Horus===
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{{Decklist|Tokunosuke Hyori
{| style="float:right; margin-bottom:5px;" border="1" width="50%"
 
! colspan="3" style="background: #00FF00; text-align: center;" | Record
 
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! Opponent(s) || Episode(s) || Outcome(s)
 
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| [[Tyranno Hassleberry]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX - Episode 172|172]] || Win
 
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| [[Syrus Truesdale]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX - Episode 173|173]] || Win
 
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| Various [[Duel Academy]] students || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX - Episode 173|173]] || Win
 
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{{Decklist|Sorano's Deck
 
 
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* [[Horus the Black Flame Dragon LV4 (anime)|Horus the Black Flame Dragon LV4]]<ref group=Notes name=sorano>This card is not played by Trueman, but is played by [[Taigo Sorano|Sorano]] before Trueman copies the Deck.</ref>
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* ''[[Tubone]]''
* [[Horus the Black Flame Dragon LV6 (anime)|Horus the Black Flame Dragon LV6]]
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* ''[[Tubone Jr.|Tubone Junior]]'' x3
* [[Horus the Black Flame Dragon LV8 (anime)|Horus the Black Flame Dragon LV8]]  
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* ''[[Ultra C (manga)|Ultra C]]''
* [[Burial from a Different Dimension (anime)|Burial from a Different Dimension]]
 
* [[Level Down!]]<ref group=Notes name=level>This card is [[discard]]ed to activate "[[Magical Stone Excavation (anime)|Magical Stone Excavation]]" during [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX - Episode 172|episode 172]].</ref>
 
* [[Level Modulation (anime)|Level Modulation]]<ref group=Notes name=level />
 
* [[Level Up! (anime)|Level Up!]]
 
* [[Magical Stone Excavation (anime)|Magical Stone Excavation]]
 
* [[Premature Burial (anime)|Premature Burial]]
 
* [[Sealer Formation]]<ref group=Notes name=sorano />
 
* [[Stop Defense (anime)|Stop Defense]]<ref group=Notes name=sorano />
 
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* [[Royal Decree (anime)|Royal Decree]]  
 
 
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==Notes==
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{{Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL chapters}}
<references group=Notes/>
 
 
 
[[Category:Characters' Decks]]
 

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"Plot and Counterplot?!"
Title page
Names
EnglishPlot and Counterplot?!
Japanese name
Japaneseウラのウラは…!?
RōmajiUra no Ura wa…!?
TranslatedThe Opposite of Opposite is…!?
Serialization
SeriesYu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL
Number5
Japanese magazineV Jump 2011 #6
Volume1: "The Name's Yuma!!"
Release dates
JapaneseApril 21, 2011
Chronology
Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL chapters
Previous"The Light of Hope!!"
Next"Yesterday's Enemy Is...!?"
Card galleries

"Plot and Counterplot?!", titled "The Opposite of Opposite is…!?" (ウラのウラは…!? Ura no Ura wa…!?) in the Japanese version, is the fifth chapter of the Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL manga.

This chapter was first printed in the 6/2011 issue of V Jump, released on April 21, 2011. It was later reprinted in the volume 1 of Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL.

A boy named Tokunosuke Hyori shows up and challenges Yuma to a Duel. However, Tokunosuke uses his tricky methods to deceive Yuma, and takes control of his "Numbers"...!

Summary[edit]

Tokunosuke defeats a Duelist, who calls him despicable. Tokunosuke responds that the result can be brutal and that as they agreed, the man's Deck now belongs to Tokunosuke.

At Yuma's house, Yuma is in the bathroom, while Astral floats outside the door. Yuma asks Astral why he's following him, with Astral telling him he's not so sure himself. Yuma is surprised it turned out this way, and reveals that Astral is known as the "Duelist's Spirit". He may be skilled, but Yuma does not want to rely on him. Yuma tells him to stop bugging him, with Astral saying he'd like to leave himself, but can't.

Astral pokes his head through the door.

Astral muses that he may have an important mission to fulfill and that if they can obtain the "Number" cards, he may recover his memory. Yuma says that he's never heard of amnesiac spirit. Astral asks why he can't go inside the room with Yuma and Yuma claims that if someone sees a human "releasing energy", that human will die. Astral takes this as "observation 1" as he pokes his head through the door, but Yuma tells him not to remember that.

Takashi talks about Yuma's hidden talent.

Later, Yuma goes to school, and Astral asks what that place is. Yuma explains it's a place where you learn things, and that in his world, all kids are expected to attend school. Yuma is greeted by Cathy, Kotori, Takashi and Tetsuo. Takashi says he heard Yuma won against Shark, surprising Yuma, while Tetsuo says he let it slip. Takashi says he didn't know that Yuma was actually a good Duelist and that he must have hidden, undiscovered talent.

Cathy and Kotori argue.

Yuma reveals that most of his victory is due to the "Numbers" card Astral gave him, but specifies that appears that no one can see Astral but him. Cathy grabs Yuma's arm, saying he must have won through his power of "jetting". Kotori asks if Cathy isn't getting a little too close to Yuma and Cathy asks why she has a problem with that. Kotori and Cathy begin to yell at one another, as Yuma falls over. At that time, Tokunosuke, who was hidden, watching him, determines that his next target will be Yuma, and he believes something fishy must have happened for Yuma to beat Shark.

He later runs over to Yuma, asking him for his autograph. Yuma asks who he is, and Tokunosuke responds that he's in the neighboring class. In gratitude, Tokunosuke gives Yuma a "Baby Tiragon" card and Yuma is ecstatic to receive his own Xyz Monster. Tokunosuke tells him that this is proof of their friendship. As Yuma leaps in the air in excitement, Tokunosuke calls him a fool inside his mind, as he doesn't realize everything has an opposite side. Tokunosuke asks how Yuma beat Shark without an Xyz Monster. Yuma says he has one, but it isn't technically his. Tokunosuke determines that that must be Yuma's trump.

Tokunosuke approaches Yuma.

At home, Astral asks who the two people in the picture Yuma has on his desk are. He tells him that those are his parents and who never returned from their adventure. Astral recalls Yuma mentioning that his parents gave him the Emperor's Key and wonders if they are related to its powers. Yuma tells him to forget about that and shows him his new "Baby Tiragon" card - his very own Xyz Monster. Yuma hears someone coming. His sister, Akari, enters the room and asks when he's planning to go to bed - she's trying to write a news article and Yuma won't be quiet. He apologizes and says he'll go to bed now. Seeing the card in his hand, she asks if he's been playing Duel Monsters. He says that of course he hasn't, as his sister previously forbade him to do so. Their grandmother muses that Yuma is a poor kid to be picked on like that.

Akari talks about Yuma's relation to Duels.

Akari believes that for Yuma, Dueling is more than just a game, and that it can't be helped. Astral is surprised to learn that Yuma isn't allowed to Duel and Yuma responds that his sister doesn't wish him to, as she believes something bad may happen. Astral thinks that perhaps Akari is aware of the relationship between Yuma and The Emperor's Key. The next day at school, Kotori tells Yuma that Tokunosuke was looking for him a minute ago to challenge him to a Duel after school. She tells him to be careful, as Tetsuo had heard many bad rumors about Tokunosuke. Yuma refuses to believe this, saying that Tokunosuke is a good guy. Later, Yuma meets him, telling him that he'd be happy to Duel. He responds that Duel will be held where everyone can see. If he defeats Yuma, he'll be the strongest Duelist at school, since Yuma defeated Shark. Yuma accepts the challenge, and the two activate their Duel Gazers.

Tokunosuke takes "Utopia".

Tokunosuke draws, and Sets both a monster and a card. Yuma draws, commenting that Astral is awfully quiet today. Astral responds that if the Duelist isn't using a "Numbers" card, he's not interested. Yuma says it's nice not to have to listen to his advice anyway. Yuma Normal Summons "Gagaga Magician" in Attack Position and attacks the face-down monster. It is "Tubone", which is destroyed, though its Flip Effect activates. Yuma declares that with only 300 DEF, the monster is no match for his "Gagaga Magician". Tokunosuke Special Summons three "Tubone Jr." from his Deck to Yuma's side of the field, perplexing both Yuma and Astral. Tokunosuke regrets and says that he carelessly Summoned monsters to Yuma's field. Astral questions what the point of the Flip Effect was, as Yuma declares that Tokunosuke let his guard down. With three monsters of the same Level, Yuma decides to Overlay them and Xyz Summon.

Tokunosuke shows the contract signed by Yuma.

Astral realizes it was a trap to force Yuma to Xyz Summon, and tells him to stop. Yuma tells him to be quiet for now and Xyz Summons "Baby Tiragon". Tokunosuke declares that Yuma fell for it and activates his face-down "Ultra C", a Continuous Trap Card. As Yuma Xyz Summoned "Baby Tiragon", Tokunosuke may Special Summon an Xyz Monster from Yuma's Extra Deck. He chooses "No. 39: Utopia". Tokunosuke reminds Yuma that they are betting their Decks on the Duel, pulling out the autograph that Yuma signed earlier - it was in fact an agreement to bet on their best cards. Yuma asks if Tokunosuke deceived him for the beginning, and he responds that Yuma should have known that everything in the world has an opposite side.

Featured Duel: Yuma Tsukumo vs. Tokunosuke Hyori[edit]

Turn 1: Tokunosuke
Tokunosuke Sets a monster and a card.

Turn 2: Yuma
Yuma Normal Summons "Gagaga Magician" (1500/1000) in Attack Position. It attacks the Set monster, which is "Tubone" (300/300). Its Flip Effect activates, letting Tokunosuke Special Summon three "Tubone Jr." (100/300) from his Deck to Yuma's side of the field in Defense Position. Yuma overlays his three "Tubone Jr." to Xyz Summon "Baby Tragon" (900/900). Tokunosuke activates his face-down "Ultra C", letting him Special Summon an Xyz Monster from Yuma's Extra Deck since Yuma Xyz Summoned "Baby Tragon". He Special Summons "No. 39: Utopia" (2500/2000) in Attack Position.

Duel continues in the next Rank.

Featured cards[edit]

The following cards appeared in this chapter. Cards in italics debuted here.