Yu-Gi-Oh! The Pitfall Hero

229 I am absolutely furious!

"Good heavens... carrying a grown person and still running so fast... I must say, this is truly a Duel Spirit! You can't use human common sense to understand it at all!"

Looking at the [Psychic Shocker] that appeared and disappeared in the dense forest before him, Yusei couldn't help but sigh.

"That black coat... Could it really be, as Takadera said, a spirit of the [Psychic Shocker]?" Recalling the black-clad man's earlier words, Jaden Yuki's face showed a thoughtful expression as he ran.

Now that all three members of Obelisk Blue have been gathered, it seems the [Psychic Shocker] intends to use them as sacrifices in an evil descent ritual...

Since that's the case, as a hero of justice, I must stop its actions!

"Yusei... Big brother, where did that guy go...?"

"Yusei-kun, and Judai-kun, we've come to help too..."

Hearing the voices of the crowd behind them, Yusei and Jaden Yuki couldn't help but turn their gazes to the back of their heads.

In just a short while, the figure of the [Psychic Shocker] completely disappeared from their sight.

"Oops……"

Watching the [Psychic Shocker] disappear from sight, Yusei punched the tree trunk next to him in frustration.

If I hadn't instinctively turned around, this awkward situation wouldn't have happened...

Takashi, please accept our condolences... It's not that we didn't want to save you, it's just that our opponent was too agile, we couldn't catch up at all!

"Come on... calm down, Yusei! Don't be so upset... If that guy [Psychic Shocker] is planning to hold a ritual, he'll definitely choose an open yet secluded place. Let's just keep looking in that direction!"

Saying words of comfort to Yusei, who was frowning beside him, Jaden Yuki then turned to the group of people who had arrived.

"Where did that guy go...?"

Panting heavily, Marufuji Sho stopped in front of Yuki Judai and asked a question.

"Well...we lost them..."

Scratching his head, Jaden Yuki wore an embarrassed expression.

Driven by sheer enthusiasm, he followed Yusei without ever considering his plans after catching up...

"Meow--!!!"

Just as the group was wondering what to do next, the Pharaoh in Daitokuji's arms suddenly jumped to the ground and let out a warning cry in a certain direction.

"What's wrong, Pharaoh?"

Seeing the orange cat's fur standing on end, Yusei couldn't help but ask, "Could it be that you've found a clue about that guy?"

"Ah... the Pharaoh's beard is trembling..."

"That's it, this is the way!"

Having deduced the whereabouts of the [Psychic Shocker] from the Pharaoh's unusual behavior, the group rushed straight towards a certain direction.

……

"Hoo...where am I?"

Following the Pharaoh's guidance, they passed through a dense forest and came to a dilapidated power generation facility surrounded by iron fences.

"Be careful... This is a power transmission facility that supplies electricity to the entire island... There are high-voltage currents everywhere..."

Looking around, the Daitokuji master gave a reminder to everyone.

The facilities around Yusei and his group are mostly equipped with high-voltage electrical equipment. As non-professionals, it's best for them not to approach these things easily, otherwise they might be at risk of electric shock.

Being hit by tens of thousands of volts of high voltage is no joke!

"Hey! Isn't that Takashi over there?"

The group of people who arrived at the entrance of the power generation facility soon found Takaji lying unconscious near a power tower. The black-clad man who had kidnapped him earlier, the elf who was suspected to be a [Psychic Shocker], was nowhere to be found.

"Takadera!"

Looking at Takaji directly opposite, Yusei planned to go over and bring him back. However, just as he walked to the center of the open space, the electric towers around the open space suddenly began to emit visible white lightning.

"What's going on? Is there a problem with the power generation equipment?"

Seeing the changes around him, Marufuji Sho couldn't help but scream in surprise.

"Hehehehe...Are you guys here to die?"

As lightning crackled from the power tower, the phantom of the [Android - Psychic Shocker] suddenly appeared before everyone, blocking Yusei's path to rescue them.

Like a failed attempt at cyborg creation, the terrifying phantom of the "Homunculus - Psychic Shocker," with its pink brain exposed, truly resembled a ghost in the dead of night, inspiring fear...

"Wow...really...?"

"What the hell is this thing???"

Seeing the Duel Monster that suddenly appeared before them and spoke human language—[Android - Psycho-Shocker]—the others, except for Yusei, couldn't help but show varying degrees of shock on their faces.

"Teacher... wasn't it you who said that Duel Spirits exist...? Why are you looking scared now?" Looking at Pharaoh who jumped into Daitokuji-sensei's arms out of fear, and Daitokuji-sensei holding Pharaoh with a scared look on his face, Marufuji Sho couldn't help but complain.

"What can we do... This is the first time I've ever seen a Duel Monster in person..."

Faced with Marufuji Sho's skeptical gaze, Daitokuji-sensei wore a troubled expression, as if he were truly seeing a Duel Spirit for the first time...

If the man in black from before could have been an imposter, then the [Homunculus - Psychic Shocker] who has completely revealed his form to everyone is undeniable factual evidence.

Despite their reluctance to admit it, everyone had to face the reality that the spirit of the Duel Monster, filled with intense malice, had undeniably appeared before their eyes...

"Heh! A mere 6-star monster dares to spout nonsense in front of me? Does it really think I, You, am easily intimidated?"

Yusei raised his middle finger at the [Android - Psychic Shocker] that appeared in front of him, his face revealing an undisguised provocative expression.

Having experienced paranormal events more than once, he was not frightened at all by the terrifying-looking android in front of him.

"Oh? Interesting. You're not afraid of me at all... It seems you're not the same kind of person as those three fools!"

Undeterred by Yusei's provocation, the Android - Psychic Shocker placed its hand on its chin, a look of interest on its face.

Episode 230: Yusei vs. Android Soga

"Hey! You over there [Homunculus - Psychic Shocker], give those three back to me right now! You know you're in big trouble, right?"

Jaden Yuki, who had walked up to Yusei, also spoke provocatively to the [Homunculus - Psychic Shocker]: "Since you're so eager to awaken, then use us as sacrifices too..."

"Of course... you have to beat us in a duel! In return, if we win, you'll have to return Takadera and the others!"

"...I see!" The [Homunculus - Psychic Shocker], its eyes flashing with a sharp light as it sensed the intense will emanating from Yusei and Jaden Yuki, exclaimed with admiration, "I can sense unusual power fluctuations emanating from both of you... It seems you two are duelists chosen by the Spirits!"

The Android - Psychic Shocker sensed the spirit energy emanating from Kuriboh. Yusei, who possessed the Spherical Kuriboh, and Jaden Yuki, who possessed the Winged Kuriboh, both received his recognition.

"Interesting...how interesting!"

"Hehehe... If it were you guys, you would indeed be much more useful than those three pieces of trash..."

At this point, the [Homunculus - Psychic Shocker] suddenly changed the subject: "However, I'm not foolish enough to engage in a 1 vs 2 battle with you... If we're going to fight, you'll have to take them down one by one!"

"Alright! Decide it, which of you two will go first!"

"Yusei, I'm not going to give you the chance this time, okay?" Jaden Yuki winked at Yuusei beside him, took out his Duel Disk, and showed an eager expression.

“That’s exactly what I wanted to say!” Yusei, who also took out his Duel Disk from behind his back, gave Jaden Yuki the same expression.

We can't let this golden opportunity to steal kills slip away!

"How to say?"

"Ahem... It's time to decide by rock-paper-scissors!"

Facing the two who were arguing, Master Daitokuji offered a reasonable solution.

Rock-paper-scissors, whoever wins goes first, is simple yet fair, and very suitable for the current situation.

"Okay, I have no objection."

Yusei nodded in agreement with the suggestion from the teacher at Daitoku-ji Temple.

Since the other side doesn't intend to take on two opponents at once, he and Jaden Yuki must decide who goes first.

"Hehe... I'm fine with it too... Let's get started! I can't wait any longer!" Jaden Yuki stretched his right hand and got ready.

"In that case... let's begin!"

"3...2...1..."

"—0!"

Master Daitokuji, who had walked up to the two, looked at Yusei and Jaden Yuki, who were ready on either side, and waved to announce the start of the game of rock-paper-scissors. Yusei and Jaden Yuki simultaneously extended their arms...

"Hehehe... It seems the goddess of fate is on my side today!" Yusei laughed triumphantly, raised his fist, struck a victorious pose, and smugly slipped the black Streamer Duel Disk onto his left arm.

"Damn it..." Looking at the outstretched scissor hand, Jaden Yuki had a rather annoyed expression on his face. He awkwardly put away his Duel Disk and followed Daitokuji-sensei back into the crowd.

"Looks like you've made up your mind!" The [Homunculus - Psychic Shocker], arms crossed, looked at Yusei walking towards him and began to introduce himself: "My name is Soga, the ultimate homunculus embodying scientific wisdom. Now, I'll show you how you become the sacrifice for my resurrection!"

"My sacrifice! You can't escape now!" With a boastful shout, the android Soga stretched out his arms toward the surrounding power towers.

As he moved, intense high-voltage currents suddenly erupted from the power towers surrounding the open space where everyone was.

Like an iron net, the surging current firmly sealed off the area around them, cutting off their escape route.

No one will leave here until the duel is over!

"Hmph! It's not certain who will win or lose yet! Let me show you the power of the [Hero] deck!" Yusei shouted provocatively at the arrogant android Soga, and then raised his Duel Disk.

"duel!"

"duel!"

With high-voltage currents surging around them, the duel between Yusei and the android Soga officially began.

As the duel began, five phantom images of cards appeared in front of the android Soga, who was not equipped with a Duel Disk.

(Yusei's LP: 4000)

(Android Zorga's LP: 4000)

"I'll go first! Draw a card!"