Yu-Gi-Oh! The Pitfall Hero

[Primitive Life Form Derivative] Attack/Defense: ? / ? → 8300/6300

The [Primal Life Form Derivative], with an attack power of up to 8300, is enough to destroy two Colossi with an attack power of 4000 with its bare hands!

"【Primal Life Form Derivative】is currently in Defense position, so you cannot use it to attack me. After correcting your endgame, its mission is essentially over."

Following his past card-playing habits, Yusei chose the defense position when summoning tokens.

At this moment, Manjoume was also unable to reverse it into an attack signal to launch an attack on Yusei.

"Speaking of which... Manjoume, you've been glancing towards the audience out of the corner of your eye since just now..."

As Yusei said this, he pointed to a spot in the audience.

Sitting there were Manjoume's two older brothers—the eldest, Manjoume Chosaku, and the second, Manjoume Masaji.

"I think... your pressure isn't coming from the academy, but from your brother, right? In this important duel... are you really taking it seriously against me?"

After pointing out Manjou's distracted behavior, Yusei stopped talking and began to observe Manjou's reaction.

A duel is not just about winning or losing, nor is it about fighting for someone else.

Just as Manjoume himself had said, both sides had reasons why they could not admit defeat.

The battle at this moment is entirely a clash of beliefs, allowing no room for complacency!

Even when facing an opponent who had defeated him in the past, Manjoume still had the mind to think about other things...

That alone put him at a disadvantage.

"...Stop rambling! Yusei...you're not me, how could you possibly know my pressure, my feelings???"

Having his true thoughts exposed by Yusei, Manjoume's face contorted with rage. He leaned forward, forcefully waving his large hand forward, and said, "...Don't think you can rest easy just because you've dealt with my monster!"

"Now... this is when it truly begins!"

"What? Could it be that Manjoume is planning to continue? But his resources are almost exhausted!" Upon hearing Manjoume's declaration, Yuki Judai couldn't help but ask.

Having already exhausted all the resources—general recruitment, special recruitment, and even the graveyard—what else can Manjoume possibly produce?

"...Could it be...that card?"

As Yusei rubbed his chin, a flash of inspiration struck him.

He suddenly remembered that there was indeed a monster with special conditions in Manjou's deck.

"As long as the card name of 'Armed Dragon - Lightning LV7' exists on the field or in the Graveyard, it can be treated as 'Armed Dragon LV7'."

"Before that, I also successfully summoned my ace monster, [VWXYZ-Dragon Cannon]..."

As soon as he finished speaking, Manjoume pulled out a card with a purple border from his extra deck.

then……

He slammed it directly into the center of the Duel Disk and Special Summoned it in Attack Position!

"Come on... [Armed Dragon Strike Cannon]!"

Shouting the monster's name, Manjoume raised his arm and pointed to the top of the arena.

"What... what is Manjoume doing?"

"Putting a Fusion Monster from the Extra Deck directly onto the Duel Disk... Is he crazy? Isn't that cheating?"

"Holy crap!!! Has Manjoume gone mad from being hit by that meteorite? Doesn't he even understand the most basic rules?"

"...With so many cameras pointed at him, he still pulled this stunt? Is it because he's incredibly brave, or because he's fearless?"

"Hehehe... Just watch! The Duel Disk will immediately report an error and indicate that Manjoume has fouled..."

"23333... Hearing you say that, I can't wait to see that delightful scene~~~"

……

As Wan Zhangmu performed his move, a cacophony of questions and doubts began to circulate throughout the dueling arena.

The vast majority of people who were just there for the spectacle adopted a "let's have a good show" attitude, waiting for everyone to watch with bated breath.

The sarcastic and mocking remarks never stopped for a single class...

However... the reality was completely contrary to their expectations!

The bewildering behavior of Wan Zhangmu not only failed to trigger the Duel Disk's foul warning, but also caused a white light representing a summoning phenomenon to shoot into the sky in the Duel Arena.

Within this sudden burst of white light, the [Armed Dragon LV7], clad in sharp armor and armed to the teeth, overlapped with the [VWXYZ-Divine Dragon Power Cannon] that had been taken away by the meteorite, transforming into a new supreme being!

If the previous appearances of [Armed Dragon - Thunder] and [VWXYZ - Divine Dragon Power Cannon] can be considered as the changing of the guard between the old and new aces, then the debut of [Armed Dragon Power Cannon] should be considered as the fusion of the old and new aces!

The dragon and the mecha, setting aside their past grievances, have become one!

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【Armed Dragon Barrel】

(Mechanical/Light/10-star/Attack 3500/Defense 3000)

Fusion/Effect: "VWXYZ-Divine Dragon Power Cannon" + "Armed Dragon LV7"

You can Special Summon a card from the Extra Deck by banishing any of the aforementioned cards from your field or Graveyard during a Duel where you have successfully Special Summoned all of the cards listed above (without needing "Fusion").

①: As long as this card is in the Monster Zone, your opponent cannot activate the effects of banished cards of the same name as your opponent's cards.

②: Once per opponent's turn, you can banish 1 card from your Deck or Extra Deck to activate this effect. Banish all cards on your opponent's field or in their Graveyard.

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"The special summon of [Armed Dragon Strike Cannon] has specific conditions. It does not require materials or fusion! You only need to have normally summoned [VWXYZ-God Dragon Strike Cannon] and [Armed Dragon LV7] in a duel. And I happen to meet both of these conditions."

"Watch closely, everyone! I am the strongest card in my deck! The ultimate existence that surpasses both the Divine Dragon Cannon and Armed Dragon: Lightning! I will turn everything into nothingness, a dragon-shaped mech!"

Above Manjoume's head, the various parts of the [VWXYZ-Divine Dragon Power Cannon] were gradually disintegrating in the light, and then replacing the original metal parts on its body, reassembling on the body of the [Armed Dragon LV7].

The cold, mechanical glow, accompanied by the dragon's roar, created a silent sense of awe, both visually and aurally, suppressing the mocking laughter that threatened to fill the entire arena.

The light faded, the fusion was complete...

It made its entrance amidst loud cheers from the Northern Academy, and what appeared before everyone was a mechanical monster that combined the appearance of an Armed Dragon with that of a Divine Dragon Power Cannon, with an attack power of up to 3500 points.

"...It really is this card."

Looking at the 10-star monster formed by the combination of two ace monsters in front of Manjoume, Yusei's eyes flashed with approval.

It seems that after leaving the Duel Academy and learning what defeat is, Manjoume has indeed risen from adversity and made considerable progress, even surpassing his past self at one point.

Even after taking a direct hit from a meteorite, it can still wield a sword in retaliation...

For that alone, Yusei deserves applause!

"Let's fight! Yusei... This is my full power right now!"

"【Armed Dragon Cannon】Attack 【Primitive Life Form Nibiru】!"

With a fierce wave of his hand, Wan Zhangmu's eyes burned with flames of anger and determination, containing the regret of his past defeats and the fury of his current return: "Take this—the Ultimate Extinction Light Wheel!"

With the final barrage and the Annihilation Light Wheel, a devastating attack wave, amplified by both the dragon and the mech, swept across the entire arena, completely engulfing the [Primal Life Form Nibiru] and the surrounding meteorite fragments.

The aftershocks of the impact also successfully damaged Yusei!

"Well done...!"

(Yusei LP: 4000→3500)

Yusei's provocation worked, causing Manjoume to erupt in anger and unleash his full power, summoning his ultimate trump card.

Finally, Yusei, who had suffered minor damage, unconsciously curled up the corners of his mouth while using the Duel Disk to cover his face.

Smoke and dust filled the air, and the Meteorite Warrior vanished without a trace.

At the same time, a feeling called pleasure began to gradually spread in Yusei's heart.

"Manjoume, congratulations, you've successfully made me bleed..."

Setting down his Duel Disk, Yusei slowly extended his hands and began to clap.

I have received your feelings.

Now it's my turn to return the favor!

The iron fist of punishment is coming.

Clench your teeth tight... Manjoume!

"Ha... with that tone, do you think you've already won?"

Hearing Yusei's somewhat frivolous words, Manjoume sneered and spoke again: "Let me tell you! [Armed Dragon Cannon] has the effect of banishing 1 card from your Deck or Extra Deck during your opponent's turn, thereby banishing all cards on your opponent's field and in their Graveyard!"

"No matter what you plan to do, you can't escape the effect of the [Armed Dragon Strike Cannon]! Next turn will be your death day... Yusei!"

In Manjoume's eyes, Yusei had 3500 HP left, which was exactly the same as the attack power of the [Armed Dragon Strike Cannon].

If you activate the exclusion effect of [Armed Dragon Strike Cannon] at the right moment when he sets up, you can immediately gain an absolute advantage and win the duel!

"...I'll end my turn like this!"

Having said what he wanted to say, Manjoume waved his hand, ending his turn.

"Haha...really?"

With a soft chuckle, Yusei raised his arm and declared, "At the end of your turn, I will activate the effect of [Abyss Dragon - White World Reincarnation Dragon], which was previously sent to the Graveyard."

"...This effect can only be activated during the End Phase of the turn this card is sent to the Graveyard. Add 1 'Fusion' Normal Spell Card or 'Borrowing' Normal Spell Card from your Deck to your hand."

"...I choose to add the [Brand Fusion] card from my deck to my hand."

The indicator light on the Duel Disk flashed, and a card popped out from it. Yusei reached out and took it, adding it to his hand.

"【Branded Fusion】?...Does that dragon's effect search for Fusion Spell Cards from the deck? I don't know the effect of this Fusion Spell Card...but it doesn't matter, when you finish fusing, I will activate the effect of 【Armed Dragon Cannon】..."

"...Before my true trump card monster, all my methods are nothing but futile and pointless struggles!"

Upon hearing the words spoken by Yusei, Manjoume's tightly furrowed brows began to slowly relax.

Now that he's given it his all, the duel is practically won. No matter what monster appears on Yusei's field, it won't affect his victory!

In Wan Zhangmu's heart, there was such a deep belief...