Yu-Gi-Oh! The Pitfall Hero

Based on her previous reactions and the current situation, Asuka has clearly seen through the black-clad youth's true identity.

That was none other than his long-lost brother...

——Blowing snow in Tianshangyuan!

337 Fusion is the noblest way to summon!

The truth of a matter is often so convoluted and bizarre.

The vanguard of the Seven Star Kings, a young man in black who forcibly dragged Yusei and the others into the crater, is actually Asuka's biological brother!

No wonder Asuka and Caesar couldn't find him for so long.

It turns out that he had already left this isolated island in the far sea, joined the opposing side of the Duel Academy, and become a member of the Seven Stars...

But why exactly?

Why did Tenjouin Fubuki disappear without even saying goodbye to his sister Asuka and his friend Caesar?

"Fubuki...I..."

Upon hearing the name, the young man in black pressed his head down even harder and knelt on the disc.

"—Ughhhhhhhh!!!"

With a demonic roar, the black-clad youth raised his head and let out a desperate, hoarse shout towards the crater.

The voice carried not only sadness and anger, but also a deep sense of confusion and helplessness.

Am I Tenjōin Fubuki?

Or darkness?

What is it that I...?

Ughhhhhhh!!!

"My turn, draw cards."

After drawing a card from the top of his deck, Yusei looked up at Darkness... no, it should be said that it was Tenjōin Fubuki.

"Asuka, the person over there is your missing brother—Tenjōin Fubuki... right?" Yusei asked Asuka behind him.

Asuka's answer will determine Yusei's next move.

"Hmm... I won't admit I'm wrong!"

Seeing the pain on the young man's face, Asuka nodded, her delicate brows furrowing slightly.

Just as she had a bad feeling before, she did indeed meet the person she had always wanted to see.

But... it was in this context of mutual antagonism and a fight to the death.

The Dark Duel has begun; the loser's soul will be sealed into a card.

For Asuka, neither Yusei nor Fubuki Tenjouin were people she absolutely did not want to sacrifice.

If he could, he would even like to take one of their place.

"What's going on? That guy named Darkness... is Asuka's brother?" A little confused by the sudden news, Jaden Yuki scratched his head.

Just a moment ago he was all shouting and ready to fight, determined to take the key from them. How come he's suddenly acting like a big brother?

Hmm... I don't understand...

"I'm pretty sure that person is Fubuki-nii, but I don't understand why he would do this..." Asuka looked at Tenjouin Fubuki with a hint of confusion in her eyes.

As a member of Duel Academy, Tenjouin Fubuki, who bears a striking resemblance to Asuka, was originally a dazzling figure who could rival Kaiser Ryo.

But he chose a darker path.

Brother Fubuki... what are you thinking? And why are you doing this?

"Is that so? But if that's the case..."

Confirmed by Asuka's words, Yusei fell into deep thought.

If that Seven Stars guy on the other side really is my brother-in-law...

If I win, wouldn't that be equivalent to indirectly causing his death?

But if you lose, you will be the one sealed away.

This is... a bit tricky!

"Yusei, what are you hesitating about? Once the Dark Duel begins... it won't end easily!"

"Fight seriously!"

Seemingly having adapted to the pain, Tenjōin Fubuki, still wearing her mask, lowered her hands from her head and looked at Yusei's location: "...While you hesitate, time continues to pass...If you don't care about the lives of those two people over there, you can continue."

After saying this, Tenjouin Fubuki pointed to the circular energy sphere floating in the distance, which contained Marufuji Sho and Hayato.

Compared to before, the energy sphere's eyes were noticeably dimmer now.

"Jūdai, Yūsei, save us!" The two inside the energy sphere cried out for help to Yūsei and the others on the platform.

Because they were some distance apart, they were unaware of the changes taking place on the platform.

"...Hayato, Sho! Hang in there!"

Seeing his roommate facing a crisis, Jaden Yuki was also affected to some extent.

Despite his hesitation, he ultimately urged Yusei to end the duel.

"Yusei... don't hesitate any longer! Win this duel!"

Even though the man opposite him was Asuka's brother, he chose to stand on the opposite side.

If they wait any longer, not only will they fail to bring back Fubuki's consciousness, but they will also lose their lives.

"I'm begging you too, Yusei, please save my brother!"

After Jaden Yuki finished speaking, Asuka added her own explanation, helping Yusei to clear his mind.

"Darkness... No! Fubuki! I'm going in!"

"……bring it on!"

Yusei announced to Tenjōin Fubuki that he had placed one of his cards into the back row of the Duel Disk: "I activate the Spell Card [Imprint Fusion] from my hand!"

"You can only activate one of these cards per turn, and during the turn you activate this card, you can only Special Summon Fusion Monsters from your Extra Deck."

"【Imprint Fusion】...What exactly are you trying to do?" Hearing Yusei's words, Tenjōin Fubuki's brows furrowed involuntarily.

Familiar self-restraint conditions... Could it be that this fusion magic is also...?

"Like the [Red-Eyes Fusion] you activated earlier, [Brand Fusion] is a Fusion Spell Card exclusive to [Albus's Fallen Heir], with the effect of deck fusion. When performing a Fusion Summon, the materials can also be selected from the deck."

"What? You actually have this deck fusion?" Upon hearing Yusei's words, Tenjouin Fubuki couldn't help but take a half step back and gasp.

Aside from himself, this was the first time he had ever seen anyone else use deck fusion.

Unlike regular Fusion Spell Cards, the material monsters for deck fusion have a wider range of choices compared to those in the hand and on the field.

You can even use this effect to achieve extremely precise graveyard stacking while performing Fusion Summoning.

"I sent [Albus's Fallen Heir] and [Tragic Death: The Actor of the Prison Village] from my deck to the Graveyard... Fusion Summon - [Divine Flame Dragon: Crimson Dragon] (ATK 2500)!"

A six-horned dragon covered in silver scales descended upon Yusei amidst a burst of flames, standing at a distance from Tenjouin Fubuki's [Meteor Dragon Meteor Black Dragon].

"Attack power of 2500? That's no match for the Meteor Black Dragon with an attack power of 3500!"

Although the Divine Flame Dragon has a terrifying appearance, its attack power is only 2500 points, which is no match for the Meteor Black Dragon.

Unless... Yusei has other plans.

"Don't rush, this is just the beginning!"

Yusei waved to Tenjōin Fubuki and then began his chain attack.

Unlike Red-Eyes Fusion, which has a powerful self-restraint that only allows one Special Summon, Brand Fusion only restricts the types of Extra Summons.

Therefore, after activating this card, Yusei can still perform a second or third Special Summon.

"The effect of [Divine Flame Dragon: Crimson Dragon] activates! If this card is Fusion Summoned, you can discard 1 card to activate this effect. Return the Fusion Material Monsters (excluding [Divine Flame Dragon: Crimson Dragon]) from your field, Graveyard, or banished monsters to your Deck; then Fusion Summon that Fusion Monster from your Extra Deck. This turn, this card cannot attack, and you cannot Special Summon monsters from your Extra Deck that are not Fusion Monsters."

The self-restraint effect of [Divine Flame Dragon Hell Dragon] overlaps with [Imprint Fusion], so this negative effect is essentially non-existent.

After sending [Elemental HERO: Lady of the Mist] from his hand to the graveyard, Yusei waved his hand and performed his second Fusion Summon of the turn: "I return [Divine Flame Dragon: Crimson Dragon] from the field and [Albus's Fallen Child] from the graveyard to the deck to perform a Fusion Summon!"

"Come forth! The ultimate phantom dragon that unites the power of four bonds—[Ice Sword Dragon Phantom Ice Dragon]!"

The scorching heat from the churning lava inside the volcano gradually dissipated due to the massive ice pillars that followed.

The radiance of the white mark also covered the red glow of the chromatic mark.

Her long silver hair, accented with red, danced in the wind, and four ice swords, reflecting strange runes, floated around her.

The blue ice dragon, replacing the Divine Flame Dragon which had left as fusion material, appeared inside the crater and then let out a threatening roar towards the location of the Meteor Black Dragon.

Meanwhile, the Meteor Black Dragon on the other side flapped its wings and roared back defiantly.

【Ice Sword Dragon Illusion Ice Dragon】(Attack Power 3000)

【Meteor Dragon Meteor Black Dragon】(Attack Power 3500)

In terms of basic attributes, Tenjouin Fubuki still maintains a certain advantage.

"...3000 attack power? That's still a bit lacking!" Looking at the magnificent figure of the Illusionary Ice Dragon, Tenjouin Fubuki maintained a considerable degree of composure.

Even after two fusions, you still can't surpass my Tamashi (Soul)!

Yusei, this is all the strength you've got!

"No... why are you only looking at attack power?"

Speechless at Tenjouin Fubuki's reaction, Yusei continued, "The previous chain hasn't ended yet... When [Tragedy of the Dead Prison Village Actor] is sent to the graveyard by its effect, I can choose one [Dead Prison Village] monster from my deck to draw. I choose [Dead Prison Village Tragedy].

"When Elemental HERO Shadow Mist Lady is sent to the Graveyard, I can also choose a HERO monster to add to my hand. I choose Elemental HERO Skywalker."

After searching his deck for two monsters, Yusei stretched out his arm and activated the monster's effect: "Next... I activate the effect of [Ice Sword Dragon Phantom Ice Dragon] to send [Branded Dragon White World Dragon] from my Extra Deck to the Graveyard, and then banish one monster on the field without targeting!"