Title:"The Forked Paths of Destiny! Yuma Throws Away Dueling!" is the forty-fourth episode of the Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL anime. It first aired in Japan on February 20, 2012.

Description:Yuma Tsukumo finds himself in a conflict about the Number cards knowing that both Kaito and Astral have their reasons for obtaining them. However upon learning that his father is still alive, Yuma tries to leave in search for him. Yet Rokujuro appears to help Yuma with his situation.