Yu-Gi-Oh! The Pitfall Hero

Select that number of effect monsters on your opponent's field. Those monsters' ATK is halved until the end of the turn, and their effects are negated.

Your opponent cannot activate the effects of cards of the same type (Monster, Spell, Trap) as the cards sent to the Graveyard for the activation of this card in response to the activation of this card.

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"...【The Forbidden Drop】? It's this card!" Upon seeing this, Yusei couldn't help but recall the Dark Magician Girl from before.

At the time, she also used this card on her own light vehicle, and by almost getting it for free, she directly destroyed two of her [Summoned Beasts Merkaba]...

Judai, you've gone astray too!

They actually put these weird things into the deck...

People really do change, don't they?

"...I send the activated [Magic Stone Mining] to the graveyard to activate the effect of [Forbidden Drop], thus nullifying the effect of [King Howl]!"

[A Forbidden Drop] → [King Howl, the World War King] → [Sorcerer's Stone Mining]

In other words, it's like saying... I'm invalid, you're invalid, and I'm invalid!

Following the chain's reverse processing order, the effect of [King Howl] will be negated by the subsequently activated [Forbidden Drop], and [Magic Stone Mining] will successfully activate its effect.

Master Daitokuji: "...This?!"

While Daitokuji-sensei was making various moves, Yuki Jaden also started acting like a madman, taking the initiative back into his own hands.

The black-winged fallen angel appeared next to the [Magic Stone Mine] as the magic card was activated.

Before the trident of [King Hal] could pierce [Magic Stone Mining], the Fallen Angel took the opportunity to send the Magic Card to the Graveyard and activate its own effect.

After that, the trident, having lost its target, returned to its wielder.

The attack power of [King of the Thunder], whose effect was nullified, was reduced to half of its original value.

However, since it is currently in defensive stance, the reduction in attack power has not had a significant impact on its attributes.

Jaden Yuki: "Hehehe... Now, you can't stop my plans anymore, Sensei!"

Daitokuji Temple Master: "..."

Jaden Yuki, having successfully retrieved the Fusion Spell Card from the Graveyard with a triumphant rub of his nose, immediately activated it: "Spell Card Fusion Activation! I send Elemental HERO Wingman and Elemental HERO Burst Girl from my hand to the Graveyard to perform a Fusion Summon!"

"This fusion material... Could it be that Big Brother is planning to fuse with the Flame Winged Man?"

"But... without the effect of the Field Spell Card [Skyscraper], the Flame Wingman with only 2100 ATK is not enough to destroy Daitokuji-sensei's Royal Monster!"

Sending his last hand of cards to the graveyard as fusion material, Jaden Yuki began his most familiar Fusion Summoning.

Seeing this scene, everyone showed puzzled expressions.

What exactly is Judai planning to do?

"...No! I don't intend to fuse and summon [Elemental Hero - Flame Winged Man]!"

With a mysterious smile at the puzzled crowd, Jaden Yuki then drew a card from his Extra Deck and forcefully placed it on the Duel Disk: "This is the card I'm planning to Fusion Summon!"

"The summoning condition is two [Hero] monsters of different attributes..."

"Come forth! Crimson Flash—[Elemental Heroes: Sunrise Warrior]!"

The greyish-white cloak billowed automatically in the breeze.

The bright red armor reflected the sun's radiance.

At Jaden Yuki's call, a crimson hero wearing a helmet with bull horns appeared from mid-air, accompanied by a warm light, and then slowly descended in front of him.

【Elemental Hero Sunrise Warrior】(Attack Power: 2500)

"...Sunrise Warrior? Is this the monster you entrusted with your wish for victory?"

Holding his arm in front of his cheek, Daitokuji-sensei squinted at Sunrise Warrior and asked in bewilderment, "Even without the attribute boost from [Lopto the King of War], I still have [Baroness Flower] with 3000 ATK, [King of Todoroki War] Hal King with 3000 DEF, and [King of Death War] Queen Hel with 2800 DEF... No matter which monster it is, Sunrise Warrior is not someone Sunrise Warrior can destroy..."

"The monster you summoned is probably still a bit lacking."

"No! That's not how it works!" Yusei, who was watching the battle from the sidelines in place of Jaden Yuki, explained, "When Elemental HERO Sunrise Summoned, it can add one Miracle Fusion to its hand from its Deck... and it can also increase the ATK of all monsters on its field by 200 times the number of monsters it controls!"

Master Daitoku-ji: "...!!!"

At this moment, Jaden Yuki only has one Light-attribute Sunrise Swordsman on his field, so his attack power will also be increased by 200 points.

(Sunrise Warrior Attack Power: 2500→2700)

"Teacher, my goal isn't to increase my attack power! It's to retrieve Fusion Spell Cards from my deck!"

Picking up where Yusei left off, Jaden Yuki reached into his deck and pulled out a single card: "Based on Sunrise's effect, I'm adding Miracle Fusion to my hand."

"...Next, I'll activate [Miracle Fusion] from my hand!"

"The materials for Miracle Fusion can be selected from the field and the graveyard..."

Carefully examining the card's effect description, a look of surprise flashed in Daitokuji-sensei's eyes: "...Masaka (Could it be)? You intend to..."

“…That’s it!” Jaden Yuki tapped the graveyard area of ​​the Duel Disk and said with a smile, “The heroes I sent to the graveyard before will now become my strength, opening the path to victory for me!”

Master Daitoku-ji: "...!!!"

“…Go! Judai!” Yusei gave a look of approval as he looked toward Yuki Judai.

"Oh! I'm going in!"

Holding the light in his hand, Jaden Yuki resolutely stretched out his arm: "Based on the effect of the Spell Card [Miracle Fusion], I will banish [Masked HERO Acidic], [Elemental HERO Wingman], [Elemental HERO Burst Girl] from my Graveyard, as well as [Elemental HERO Necromancer] and [Elemental HERO Clayman], which were discarded from my hand due to the effect of [Magic Stone Mining], to perform a six-unit Fusion Summon!!!"

Earth, water, fire, wind, darkness...

Apart from the Light-attribute Elemental HERO Sunrise, all other monsters on the field were used by Jaden Yuki as fusion materials.

After that, the hero monsters representing the five attributes merged into one in the vortex of fusion, becoming the new power that Jaden Yuki possessed.

This new hero, who gathers the power of various elements, will become, just as Jaden Yuki said before, his sharp blade to reverse reality, cut through the dark curtain, and reach the dawn of the future!

"It's... a fusion of five monsters! Jaden... you really are the one..."

A fusion light, far more dazzling than the light of the World Tree, spread throughout the surrounding space as the magic card was activated.

Meanwhile, Jaden Yuki, standing at the center of the light, wore a bright smile and raised his arm towards the sky above him: "The five attributes are now united as one!"

"...Fusion Summon! Come! [Awaken your sleeping elemental heroes] (Attack Power: 2500)!"

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【Awaken your sleeping elemental hero】

(Warrior/Light/10-star/Attack 2500/Defense 2100)

Blending/Effects:

Element HERO Fusion Monster + 1 or more Warrior-Type Monsters

This card cannot be Special Summoned without a Fusion Summon.

①: This card gains 300 ATK for each monster used as Fusion Material for this card. During the same Battle Phase, this card can attack monsters up to the number of Fusion Monsters it has used.

②: This effect activates after damage calculation when this card battles a monster. Destroy that monster and inflict damage to your opponent equal to its original ATK.

③: If this Fusion Summoned card is destroyed, activate this effect. Special Summon 1 Warrior-Type monster from your hand or Deck.

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A white light shone, and multiple elemental heroes appeared in mid-air...

New Bubble Man, Flash Flame Wingman, Sawtooth Wilderness Man, Necromancer Darker, Hero Boy...

All the monsters that had appeared before, and those that hadn't, gathered together and became one entity at Jaden Yuki's call.

Although it was a scene comparable to a full-scale battle, in terms of the rules of the duel, these monsters were just one monster.

"The attack power of 'Awaken Your Sleeping Elemental HERO' will increase by 300 points based on the number of Fusion Material Monsters used as Fusion Material Monsters. Furthermore, in the same Battle Phase, you can attack monsters with up to that number of Fusion Monsters!"

Among the monsters used as fusion materials is [Masked Hero Acid], so [Awaken Your Sleeping Elemental Hero] can attack once during this turn's battle phase.

But! Because there are a total of five fusion materials, his attack power... will also increase by 5 x 300... which is 1500 points!

Including the permanent effect of Sunrise Knight, it will add an extra 200 points.

(【Awaken Your Sleeping Elemental Heroes】Attack Power: 2500→4200)

Thus, with the attribute bonus of light, the monsters, enveloped in colorful light, also saw a huge increase in their attack power, breaking through the 4000-point God's Domain in one fell swoop!

"...4200 attack power!!! Is this Big Brother's new trump card?" Marufuji Sho, the younger brother, was so shocked that his mouth was agape.

Judging by its size, you could almost fit a ball inside...

"Jūdai, as expected... fusion is the source of your power!"

Looking at the skill displayed by his prized student, Master Daitokuji couldn't help but show a look of satisfaction: "You have the talent for alchemy. From that infinite possibility, you... have finally found your own path..."

"Ah! [Awaken your sleeping elemental hero]... This is the new power I have gained, and proof of my growth over the past year!" Jaden Yuki, clenching his right fist and with a look of reminiscence on his face, slowly spoke: "A year ago, I obtained [Winged Kuriboh] from Mr. Yugi..."

"I met you all a year ago..."

"It was also during this year that we cried and laughed together..."

"What I didn't have a year ago, I finally have in my hands now..."

Raising his head and looking firmly into Daitokuji-sensei's eyes, Judai Yuki calmly said, "The memories we've shared this past year, and the future we'll create together... making more and more friends, that's my alchemy!"

"Even for the sake of my comrades, I must win!"

Daitokuji Temple Master: "..."

Jaden Yuki swung his clenched right fist forward, making his final declaration: "Battle begins! [Awaken your sleeping elemental hero], attack [Baroness of Flowers] (Attack Power: 3000)!"

"At this very moment, the effect of [Elemental HERO Sunrise Knight] activates! Destroy one card on your opponent's field! I choose [King Hal, Todoroki Kaisen,] in Defense Position!"

Upon hearing Jaden Yuki's command, "Awaken your sleeping Elemental Heroes!" immediately rushed towards the location of Master Daitokuji.

Sunrise Warrior also crossed his arms, aiming in the direction of [King Hal].

And so, the heroes used their respective skills and ganged up on the two monsters on Daitokuji's field to send them to the graveyard.

"Well done...!"

The teacher from Daitokuji Temple, whose front area had been cleared out, let out a heartfelt sigh.

(Daidekuji Temple teacher's LP: 3600→2400)