Yu-Gi-Oh! The Pitfall Hero

(Jaden Yuki's LP: 4000 → 2900)

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Yu-Gi-Oh! - Starting with a Junk Deck

148 A Gift from the Phoenix

"It's not over yet!"

"Cyber ​​Phoenix attacks Jaden Yuki directly! Evolution Blast!"

Upon hearing Ryo Marufuji's command, the electronic phoenix flapped its two enormous mechanical wings, transforming the flames surrounding it into fireballs, which it launched towards Jaden Yuki's location.

The fireballs transformed into a small rain of fire, which exploded around Jaden Yuki.

Shocked by the impact, Yuki Judai collapsed to the ground.

(Jaden Yuki's LP: 2900 → 1700)

"As expected... my brother showed absolutely no mercy..."

Looking at the one-sided situation before him, Marufuji Sho couldn't help but mutter to himself.

"Caesar... seems to have other plans."

Looking at the calm-faced Ryo Marufuji, Yusei couldn't help but stroke his chin and start thinking.

Just as Yusei said, Ryo Marufuji, who had dealt a huge amount of damage to Jaden Yuki in one turn, did not intend to end his turn there, but instead entered his main phase 2.

"Next, I will activate the Spell Card [Time Capsule] from my hand."

(Ryo Marufuji's hand size: 3 → 2)

After saying this, Ryo Marufuji pulled his deck out of the Duel Disk.

The deck was spread out in his palm like an open folding fan.

"Choose one card from your deck and place it into the Time Capsule. During my second Standby Phase after this card is activated, this card will return to my hand."

Ryo Marufuji selected a card from his opened deck and placed it into the Time Capsule, which appeared in front of him and resembled the coffin of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh.

"Huh? You picked a card you liked from your deck..."

What will happen? I can't wait to find out!

Touching his nose, Jaden Yuki stood up, a look of excitement on his face.

The heavy injuries he had just suffered did not make him feel discouraged; instead, they fueled his fighting spirit.

As expected of the man known as "Caesar," he truly possesses formidable strength, just as rumored!

I really don't know whether Ryo Marufuji or Yusei is stronger...

"That card...could it be..."

Looking at the coffin that had disappeared from Marufuji Ryo's sight, Marufuji Sho seemed to have thought of something, and a worried expression appeared on his face.

"【Power Combination】, huh..."

Thinking about Yusei, he immediately understood Marufuji Ryo's plan.

The next two rounds will mark the countdown to Jaden Yuki's defeat.

If he fails to seize the initiative and suppress Ryo Marufuji during this period, then after two rounds, he will face Caesar's trump card—the [Cyber ​​Terminator Dragon] with doubled attack power!

Just like Kaiba's "Blue-Eyes White Dragon", Ryo Marufuji's "Cyber ​​Dragon" is also stuck together. Once you get the first one, you're bound to have the second or even the third.

"End of round."

Ryo Marufuji, having activated the magic card "Time Capsule," finally ended his turn.

As expected of the man known as Caesar, he skillfully employed various tactics in a single round, driving himself into a desperate situation...

This feeling……

This is so exciting!

"My turn, draw a card!"

While contemplating these matters, Jaden Yuki drew a new card from his deck.

"coming!"

Looking at the newly acquired magic card [Fusion], Jaden Yuki couldn't help but smile slightly.

"I activate the Spell Card [Fusion] from my hand!"

Jaden Yuki decisively inserted the newly acquired spell card into the back row of the Duel Disk to activate it.

"Use [Elemental HERO The Flash] and [Elemental HERO Clayman] from your hand as materials to fuse them!"

"Come forth! [Elemental Hero - Thunder Giant] (Attack Power 2400)!"

(Judai's hand size: 5 → 2)

With a flash of lightning, a giant clad in golden armor appeared before Jaden Yuki. Within the enormous jewel on his chest, tangible lightning surged continuously, providing the Thunder Giant with an inexhaustible source of power.

"At this moment, I activate the special effect of [Elemental Hero - Thunder Giant]!"

"Destroy one of your opponent's monsters that originally had a lower attack power than your own!"

"Take this! Destructive Lightning!"

Jaden Yuki opened his palm toward Ryo Marufuji's Cyber ​​Dragon, and upon hearing the command, the Thunder Giant also opened its palm toward Cyber ​​Dragon.

A massive bolt of lightning shot out from his palm, engulfing the electronic dragon's enormous body.

The electronic dragon, bathed in this lightning, quickly dissipated from the field.

"……good."

Ryo Marufuji, whose monster had been destroyed, simply offered this assessment.

"Well done! Tenth generation!"

Seeing that Ryo Marufuji's Cyber ​​Dragon with an attack power of 2100 was destroyed by the effect of Thunder Giant, Hayato, who was watching, couldn't help but let out a joyful shout.

"Alright! Let's go!"

"Thunder Giant attacks Cyber ​​Phoenix! Giant Lightning!"

Having destroyed the Cyber ​​Dragon, Jaden Yuki decisively entered the battle phase and gave the order to attack the Thunder Giant.

Upon receiving the command, the Thunder Giant raised its right hand toward the Cyber ​​Phoenix on the field.

Lightning elements gradually gathered in his hand, eventually forming a huge ball of lightning.

The Thunder Giant, holding the ball of lightning, decisively tossed it toward the electronic phoenix in mid-air.

Faced with the lightning ball hurtling towards it, the Electro Phoenix instinctively fought back.

It roared at the Thunder Giant, and then its body was enveloped in red flames.

The electronic phoenix flapped its enormous wings and charged straight toward the thunder sphere.

With only half the attack power of the Thunder Giant, the flames surrounding it quickly dissipated into nothingness within the thunder sphere.

To outsiders, its behavior was nothing more than a foolish moth drawn to a flame, courting its own destruction.

But in Yusei's eyes, he saw the monster's backbone!

The phoenix also has its pride. Even if it is destined to face destruction, it will choose to bravely confront it rather than passively wait for its demise.

Before everyone's eyes, the lightning ball passed right through the electronic phoenix's body, shattering it to pieces. The remaining force then rushed towards Marufuji Ryo.

Marufuji Ryo, facing the thunderous impact, showed no sign of panic.

He simply crossed his arms and watched the electronic phoenix gradually disappear.

(Ryo Marufuji's LP: 4000→2800)

After Cyber ​​Phoenix vanished without a trace, Ryo Marufuji slowly spoke: "When Cyber ​​Phoenix is ​​destroyed by battle, I can draw one card from my deck."

A tiny feather of fire suddenly drifted down onto Ryo Marufuji's deck.

Although the electronic phoenix has departed, it has given Ryo Marufuji a chance to draw a card.

149 Fusion isn't just for heroes!

Upon seeing the fiery feather, Marufuji Ryo slowly closed his eyes and placed his hand on his deck.

"Draw a card!"

(Ryo Marufuji's hand size: 2 → 3)

Because of the effect of Cyber ​​Phoenix, even though it is Jaden Yuki's turn, Ryo Marufuji can draw a new card from his deck.

Looking at the [Monster Resurrection] he had just drawn, Ryo Marufuji couldn't help but curl up the corners of his mouth slightly.

With this card, the Cyber ​​Dragon, which was just destroyed by the Thunder Giant, can be brought back into the field.

"Bury a card, end the turn."

(Judai's hand size: 2 → 1)

After being thoroughly beaten up by Ryo Marufuji, Judai Yuki finally started to get into the swing of things and gradually became more serious.

Even though Ryo Marufuji was now in an empty field, Judai Yuki still dared not be careless.

After witnessing the terrifying explosive power of the Cyber ​​Dragon deck, Jaden Yuki, who had briefly gained the upper hand, not only failed to relax but also felt a strange sense of unease.

It was as if a voice was constantly whispering in his ear, announcing the countdown to his demise.

"Although my older brother is also very capable... but..."

Upon seeing the calm expression on Marufuji Ryo's face, Marufuji Sho couldn't help but whisper.

"Yuki Jaden still has a lot of room for growth. He needs to continue to hone his dueling skills."

Yusei offered this assessment of their duel.

In his opinion, Jaden Yuki and Ryo Marufuji are not on the same level at all, whether in terms of deck strength or dueling ability.