Traveling in reverse through the Yu-Gi-Oh! world with the MD system

"This is... [Galaxy-Eye Time-Space Dragon]..."

Amid Kaito's shocked murmurs, Soleva waved his hand and shouted:

"Next, the battle begins! At this moment, I activate the effect of [Galaxy-Eyes Time-Space Dragon]! At the start of my Battle Phase, I can detach one Xyz Material from this card, negate the effects of all face-up monsters on the field other than this card, and restore their ATK and DEF to their original values! [Time-Space Reincarnation]!"

As the gems on the body and limbs of [Galaxy-Eyes Time Dragon] shone brightly, Kaito could see with his own eyes that the light on his [Galaxy-Eyes Lightwave Dragon] and Soreva's [Radiant Dragon Photon Blast Dragon] dimmed.

"Then, since the Xyz Material I removed was [Galaxy-Eyes Residual Dragon], I can now activate the effect of [Galaxy-Eyes Residual Dragon]!"

As Soreva's voice rang out, a phantom image of the [Galaxy-Eyed Residual Light Dragon] soared above Soreva's head.

"When this card is removed as Xyz Material for an Xyz Monster, you can Special Summon 1 [Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon] from your hand or Deck, or place it as Xyz Material under an Xyz Monster you control."

I choose to Special Summon one [Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon] from my Deck!

Immediately, the phantom of [Galaxy-Eyes Residual Light Dragon] instantly transformed into points of light, converging on Soleva's field. The photon dragon that everyone had seen once before descended on Soleva's field once more.

However, amidst this shock, Soreva's voice rang out once more:

"It's not over yet! If [Galaxy-Eyes Residual Dragon]'s effect is activated during the Battle Phase, it will double the ATK of all [Number] Xyz Monsters on your field!"

"That is to say!"

To everyone's astonishment, a silvery-white particle of light drilled into the gem on the chest of the [Galaxy-Eyed Time-Space Dragon]. Almost instantly, the [Galaxy-Eyed Time-Space Dragon] shone brightly, and its attack power reached a terrifying 6000 points.

"6000 attack power... but with these cards, we should be able to barely hold on..."

After checking the card he had placed, Kaito nodded; he wasn't without the ability to resist. However, Soleva's next command was somewhat beyond his expectations:

"Now, the battle officially begins! [Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon] attacks [Galaxy-Eyes Wave Dragon]!"

Seeing that Soleva was commanding the [Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon] to attack his [Galaxy-Eyes Wave Dragon], Kaito immediately understood Soleva's plan and sneered:

"Hmph! You plan to take down my [Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon] with your [Galaxy-Eyes Lightwave Dragon], which have the same attack power? You've miscalculated!"

I activate the Trap Card [Light Wave Counter]! This allows one [Light Wave] monster on my field to remain undestroyed by battle or card effects this turn! Furthermore, during the End Phase of the target monster's battle, that monster's ATK is doubled!

Seeing a ring of rainbow-colored ripples spreading from the trap card, Soreva immediately smiled slightly:

"Is that so? Then I'll activate the effect of [Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon]! When this card battles an opponent's monster, you can banish this card and one monster your opponent controls! The monster banished by this effect returns to the field at the end of the Battle Phase."

"What!?"

The effect that Soreva uttered startled Kaito instantly, since the effect of [Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon], which is a follow-up chain, was activated first.

This means that after [Galaxy-Eyes Lightwave Dragon] was eliminated, his [Lightwave Suppression Force] was completely useless.

"Now, banish the [Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon] to the ends of the galaxy! [Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon]!"

In an instant, the light wings on the back of [Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon] violently erupted, carrying the body of [Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon] straight into [Galaxy-Eyes Light Wave Dragon].

As the [Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon] shone brightly, the two dragons vanished without a trace in the blinding light.

"Now you don't have any monsters on the field, right? Then, [Galaxy-Eyes Time-Space Dragon], attack Kaito directly! [Annihilation Time-Space Spiral]!"

Looking at the [Galaxy-Eyes Time-Space Dragon], whose entire body was glowing and whose mouth was brimming with terrifying energy, Kaito suddenly noticed something unusual and widened his eyes to question it:

"Why has your [Galaxy-Eye Time-Space Dragon]'s attack power increased to 7000 points?"

"Looks like I forgot to mention that during the Battle Phase of the turn [Galaxy-Eyes Time-Space Dragon] activates [Time-Space Reincarnation], this card's ATK increases by 1000 points every time the opponent activates a Spell/Trap/Monster effect until the End Phase."

Upon hearing Soleva's explanation, Kaito immediately cursed under his breath, "Damn it!" But this was no time to dwell on such things; he had to stop the [Galaxy-Eyes Time Dragon]'s attack as soon as possible.

"I activate the effect of [Double Exposure]! Once per turn, transform one monster on the field into another monster with the same name as that monster's controller!"

I choose to transform your [Radiant Dragon Photon Blast Dragon] into [Galaxy-Eyes Chrono Dragon]!

As the card emitted a ring of colorful ripples, the body of [Radiant Dragon Photon Burst Dragon] immediately transformed into another [Galaxy-Eyes Time Dragon], which was much smaller and even paler in color.

However, the light emanating from the real [Galaxy-Eyed Time-Space Dragon] grew even brighter, and its attack power reached 8000 points.

"Oh? What's the point of you doing this? It's just to increase the attack power of [Galaxy-Eye Time-Space Dragon]."

Faced with Soreva's disdain, Kaito immediately turned on his last face-down card:

"Hmph! Then you shall see this card! I activate the Trap Card [Double Review]! Once per turn, if there is a monster with the same name as the monster that is battling, negate that attack!"

A white ripple spread from the body of the [Radiant Dragon Photon Blast Dragon], which had transformed into the [Galaxy-Eyed Time-Space Dragon], instantly dissipating the dark purple energy gathering in the mouth of the [Galaxy-Eyed Time-Space Dragon].

Seeing this, Kaito said smugly:

"How about that? Your [Galaxy-Eyes Time-Space Dragon] can no longer attack, and your [Radiant Dragon Photon Blast Dragon] is also in defense position. You can no longer harm me!"

However, the disappointment Kaito had anticipated from Soleva did not materialize. Soleva simply shook his head and said:

"It's useless, Kaito. You're just wasting your time. Now, let me show you the true meaning of the name [Galaxy-Eyes Time Dragon]!"

[Galaxy-Eyes Time-Space Dragon], unleash the true power of [Time Reincarnation] and return to the very beginning of the battle!

As the [Galaxy-Eyes Time-Space Dragon] raised its head and let out a dragon roar mixed with electronic music, its body transformed back into its original four-sided cone shape, and strange colors surged into its body.

When the last trace of strange color returned to the tetrahedron, the tetrahedron opened again, and the [Galaxy-Eye Time-Space Dragon] once again revealed its true form.

"Now, the [Galaxy-Eye Time-Space Dragon], which has returned to the start of the battle phase via [Time-Space Reincarnation], can launch another attack! [Annihilation Time-Space Spiral]!"

This time, Kaito, powerless to stop the attack from [Galaxy-Eyes Time-Space Dragon], calmly closed his eyes to receive the 9000-point attack from [Galaxy-Eyes Time-Space Dragon].

Under such a powerful attack, Kaito's LP was instantly reduced to zero.

Even more ferociously, the dark purple breath blasted Kaito's body backward, sending him flying through a broken wall before he landed on the ground.

As for Kaito himself, he completely passed out.

Chapter 148 News of Sakaki Yusho

"Um... what am I doing..."

Sitting up in bed, Kaito rubbed his still-aching head and began to recall.

"I remember I was just in a duel, how come..."

After a moment's recollection, Kaito remembered that he had been blasted away by [Galaxy-Eyes Time-Space Dragon]'s [Annihilation Time-Space Spiral]. He immediately got up from the bed, still feeling some pain in his body, and walked towards the door.

Kaito reached out and turned the handle, finding that the door was not locked, so he carefully opened it.

However, as soon as the door was opened a crack, Kaito saw through the crack that the crowd sitting outside the door were all looking in his direction.

Among this group of people were his two former classmates from the Plum Blossom School, Aren Kamitsuki and Sayaka Sasayama.

"Ah, Kaito, are you awake?"

Upon seeing Kaito awake behind the door, the short-haired, bespectacled girl named Sayaka Sasayama stood up happily, also remembering to bring Kaito a pre-heated can of meat.

"Hey, Kaito, you've been unconscious all afternoon, hurry up and eat something."

"Thank you."

Taking the can of food from Sayaka Sasayama, Kaito noticed Soleva looking at him from the crowd. A wary look instantly crossed his eyes, and he asked Sayaka, "..."

"Sayaka, what are you doing here?"

"Oh, this is because when Alan and I were searching for supplies, we happened to run into Hayabusa and Yuto. They're the ones who led us here to find you."

As she spoke, Sayaka Sasayama stepped aside, allowing Kaito to see Hayabusa and Yuto, whom he hadn't seen in a long time:

"Yuto, Hayabusa, it's been a long time."

"Yes, it has been a long time, Kaito."

After nodding to Kaito, which served as a greeting, the two began to ask him about the matter that concerned them.

"Kaito, we heard from Aren and Sayaka that you mysteriously disappeared after the [Resistance Movement] headquarters was attacked by [The Academy]. What happened?"

Upon hearing the two ask about this, Kaito's expression instantly darkened. He clenched his fists and said with resentment:

“My family was killed by those invaders in that attack. I will never forgive them! That's why I decided to abandon everyone and take revenge on those bastards!”

Hearing Kaito's words, Hayabusa and Yuto's expressions also fell. After all, like Kaito, they had lost important people in the invasion of the fused dimension, so they could understand Kaito's feelings.

However, after a brief moment of empathy, Yuto still put his hand on Kaito's shoulder and began to offer advice:

“Kaito, I understand your desire to avenge your family, and I think everyone in the [Resistance Movement] understands that too. So, you don’t have to abandon everyone and go on your own to take revenge. We can all be your support.”

“Wandering and fighting…”

Hearing Yuto's words, Kaito was somewhat tempted, but after weighing his options, he pulled his hands away from Yuto's and shook his head, saying...

"No, the [Resistance Movement] is still too weak. I alone am enough to deal with those duelists who have merged dimensions; the others will only be a burden to me."

If their collaboration with me leads to them being targeted by those bastards from the dimensional fusion and putting them in danger, then it would be a huge loss.

Kaito's rather ruthless words immediately drew the ire of Aren Kamui and Sayaka Sasayama:

"What do you mean by that, Kaito! Are you saying we're both weak!?"

"That's right, Kaito! The two of us can at least help you in some way!"

But Kaito still shook his head and said, "It's all true."

"No, you are still too weak. In the end, a duel relies on one's own strength. I don't want to see you sealed away in front of me by those bastards who merged dimensions."

Even Yuto frowned deeply at Kaito's words:

“Kaito, I remember you weren’t like this before. The Kaito I knew was ruthless to his enemies, but he would never speak ill of his friends.”

"That's because I was too naive before!"

As he spoke angrily, Kaito clenched his fists tightly, his voice filled with regret.

“If I had stayed by my family’s side back then, instead of believing that the [resistance movement] could protect them, maybe they wouldn’t have gotten into trouble!”

"Kaito..."

Just as Yuto was wondering what to say to comfort and persuade Kaito, Hayabusa, who had been squeezed behind him, stepped forward:

"Kaito, if you really care so much about dueling strength, shouldn't you join us? I just heard from Masumi and the others that you fainted because you were defeated by Mr. Soleva."

You should be able to tell that Mr. Soreva's group is definitely not weak.

Hayabusa's words instantly made Yuto's eyes light up:

Exactly! If Kaito cares so much about dueling strength, then Mr. Soleva, who defeated Kaito, must have no doubt about his strength, right?

However, when Kaito's gaze shifted to Soleva and the others, Hayabusa and Yuto saw him and their eyes filled with intense disgust.

"Hayabusa, Yuto, do you really trust these people from the basic dimension?"