After a few days of classes, the students at the Duel Academy Main School gradually realized that these professors were indeed all talented, with almost each having their own unique insights.
Of course, the word "almost" is used here.
Not all professors are genuinely talented people.
After a few days of classes, some professors inevitably revealed their shortcomings.
Whether it's because of dealings that made them professors, or relying on Akaba Leo's influence to become professors, a few professors from the branches clearly have neither the strength nor the teaching ability to gain the students' recognition.
In other words, it's evident that these few professors are about to be "downgraded."
They will be downgraded from being the highest-ranked "branch professors" to substitute professors or even just regular teachers.
This was also Professor Cronos's original idea.
The evaluation of teachers assesses whether someone is suitable for the position, but it doesn't mean directly dismissing some professors.
Unless there's a misconduct issue, normally no professor would be dismissed.
But the professors who came here are all proud of their talents and are reluctant to undergo assessments, which is why they initially had conflicts with Professor Cronos.
And now, after a few days of teaching, many professors discovered that their usually quiet colleagues all had their own clever little tools in private. At this time, everyone attending classes together and listening in sparked interest in each other, leading them to eagerly share their research and knowledge.
In this situation, a professor who cannot present anything noteworthy, let alone maintain their prior charisma, would already be considered quite an excellent "teacher" if they could deliver ordinary classes unaffected after watching other professors' sessions.
In such a situation, these people definitely won't be dismissed.
"Kagura, are you going out again today?"
More than a week later, in the Fusion Department, a group of buddies tinkering with the armor saw Kagurazaka grabbing a notebook and couldn't help but call out to him.
Hearing his friend's voice, Kagurazaka lifted his eyes from the notebook, smiled, and greeted them, saying, "Yes, I've learned a lot of useful things recently, and I'm planning to ask the professor some more questions."
With that said, he continued to bow his head and leave.
"Ha, that Kagura guy." A third-year Fusion Department member couldn't help but cross his arms and shake his head, "I didn't expect it... I didn't expect him to be so obsessed with learning during this time."
"Yeah." Another student at the front desk outside of Kagurazaka said, watching him leave, "I thought Kagura would be obsessed with mimicking the minister's deck, but he's changed quite a bit recently."
"After all, he gained the appreciation of that professor!"
Many students nodded and sighed with emotion.
At Duel Academy, being praised by a teacher isn't anything extraordinary.
However, to be praised or even appreciated by a professor is quite remarkable.
The reason is simple.
Between professors and teachers, there's a natural "barrier" that can never be crossed, which is that "professors" generally have vast networks and channels, allowing them to acquire cards that ordinary teachers cannot.
Moreover, the total heads of each branch, like Professor Cronos, the academy's highest authority, can direct the card resources in their possession.
For most ordinary students, being appreciated by a professor and then inheriting the professor's cards is an incredible "leap."
Kagurazaka understands this as well.
Though his family is quite wealthy, and cards that other students strive to obtain, he can easily acquire, even managing to get two copies at once of something like the "Ancient Gear Golem."
But, although he has the resources to assemble such replica cards, there are many cards that he still cannot obtain by conventional means.
For example, some of the minister's special fusions are completely out of his reach.
Kagurazaka is very excited.
Because during this time, he is certain that Professor Cobra truly appreciates him!
In recent days, following Professor Cobra's teachings, he gradually mastered a lot, feeling that his learning was indeed fruitful.
Kagurazaka's steps were light, walking with such ease as he had never felt before.
He feels like he's on the right path.
Just like when Minister Tenjo gained Professor Cronos's recognition, then acquired the Ancient Gear card series and used them to make a bigger name for himself.
Although Tenjo Hikari has had many classic duels, the unforgettable one for Duel Academy's students is still the one where Tenjo Hikari represented them and used Antique Gear Fusion to create "Ultimate Ancient Gear Golem."
That grand stature remains, to this day, the best fusion in Kagurazaka's eyes. Even after getting caught in the fog of the Phantasm dimension and watching Tenjo Hikari's duel with Phantasm, his perspective didn't change.
He learned a lot in the Fusion Department; even in the Critical Point Dimension, he earned the recognition of the "Beastking of the Swamps," gaining the "Hundred-Change Fusion Material."
And now, receiving acknowledgment from a branch professor, he feels like he's on a perfectly correct path!