Ep 34. Jounouchi vs Malik, Part 2. [The Darkness Returns, Part 2]
- September 10, 2002
In Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Monsters season 3 episode 34, titled "Jounouchi vs Malik, Part 2. [The Darkness Returns, Part 2]," the intense battle between Joey Wheeler (Jounouchi) and Malik Ishtar continues. Malik, who has been possessed by the evil spirit of an ancient Egyptian Pharaoh named Yami Marik, is determined to defeat Joey and his friends in order to gain control of the Millennium Item that Joey possesses.
The episode begins with Joey's friends desperately trying to rescue him from Yami Marik's mind control. Meanwhile, Yami Yugi and Seto Kaiba are engaged in a battle of their own against Yami Marik's monstrous Egyptian God card, Ra. Yugi and Kaiba struggle to find a way to defeat the seemingly unbeatable creature.
Back in the arena, Joey and Malik are still dueling fiercely. Joey manages to summon one of his most powerful monsters, the Flame Swordsman, which gives him an advantage over Malik. However, Malik is still a formidable opponent and is able to counter Joey's attacks with his own powerful monsters.
As the duel intensifies, Joey begins to worry that he may not be strong enough to defeat Malik. He reflects on his past failures and how he has always struggled to keep up with Yugi and his other friends. However, with the encouragement of his friends and his own determination, Joey is able to find the strength to keep fighting.
Meanwhile, Yugi and Kaiba are still struggling to come up with a plan to defeat Ra. They realize that they need to work together in order to win, something that has always been difficult for them in the past. With their combined efforts, they are able to weaken Ra and finally defeat it.
Back in the arena, Joey and Malik are nearing the end of their duel. Despite his best efforts, Joey is still struggling to defeat Malik's powerful monsters. However, he is able to summon his own Egyptian God card, the Winged Dragon of Ra, which gives him a chance to turn the tide of the battle.
The episode ends with Joey determined to use all of his strength to defeat Malik and save his friends. The fate of the Millennium Item and the safety of the world are at stake, and Joey will stop at nothing to ensure that his friends are safe and that the evil spirit of Yami Marik is defeated.