Yu-Gi-Oh! The Pitfall Hero

Considering Yusei's plans, Caesar offered his guess: "Could it be that you're planning to wage a tug-of-war with me?"

"No, that's not the case... A protracted battle consumes a lot of resources and also relies heavily on the deck's ability to develop and sustain its deck... Whether it's your [Cyber ​​Dragon] or my [Hero], they are both high-burst decks... and they're not suitable for this kind of stall-to-the-end tactic."

Waving his right hand, Yusei said nonchalantly, "The effect you mentioned does exist... but as long as I change [No. 41 Mudmaw Baku] to Attack Position next turn, then this effect will essentially disappear."

“I see… that’s why you specifically chose to perform an Xyz Summon during my turn.” Nodding, Caesar glanced at his hand, then buried two cards in his backrow. “Well done… that really surprised me and disrupted my strategy…”

"Then... I'll lay two cards in the air and end my turn."

A forced reversal of defense means that an attack is impossible, which also means that... previous tactics are ineffective.

Having seen through this, Caesar readily ended his turn, awaiting the opportunities that would follow.

As Yusei said, he can indeed remove the lock-on effect of [No.41 Mudstalker Baku] by changing its offensive and defensive stance during his turn.

However... the impact of this effect is two-sided.

Yusei can indeed free his monster from the constraints of the Sleep Point, but in return, Kaiser's Cyber ​​Dragon Infinite will also be freed at the same time, bringing a great suppressive force to Yusei.

Generally speaking, each monster can only switch between attack and defense once per turn.

Once Yusei turns [No. 41 Mudmaw Baku] into Attack Position, he can only turn it back into Defense Position on his next turn.

This vacuum period was the opportunity that Caesar possessed.

"My turn, draw a card!"

"As the price for the existence of [No.41 Mudsloth Beast Sleepy Beast], during my preparation phase, I will send [Elemental HERO Sky Knight], which will serve as its Xyz Material, to the graveyard."

When it was his turn, Yusei drew a new card from his deck and sent an Xyz Material Monster that was maintaining the existence of [Number 41, Mudsleemon Baku] to the Graveyard.

Then, just as he had predicted, he switched all his monsters to attack position, starting with [No. 41 Mudmaw Baku].

【Evil Hero: Demon Blade】(Attack Power: 2600)

【Awaken your sleeping elemental heroes】(Attack Power: 3100)

【No.41 Mudstalker Baku】(Attack Power: 2100)

【Masked Hero Dark Claw】(Attack Power: 2400)

On the other hand, on Caesar's side of the field, it was—

【Cyber ​​Dragon - Infinite】(Defense: 1600)

【Cyber ​​Dragon】(Defense: 1600)

【Electronic Dragon Core】(Defense: 1500)

...and two face cards.

"Face-down card, huh? Then... I'll switch to Attack Position and activate Elemental HERO Skywalker's effect: destroy Spell & Trap Cards equal to the number of HERO monsters on the field other than this card!"

"Besides [Elemental HERO Skybreaker], I also have three different HERO monsters on my field: [Awaken Your Sleeping Elemental HERO], [Masked HERO Dark Claw], and [Evil HERO Evil Blade Demon]. Therefore, I can destroy up to three face-down cards on the field!"

The Sky Warrior, who died from overwork, appeared on the field as Yusei finished speaking. He stretched out his arms towards Caesar's card, generating two spiral-shaped streams of air.

Pointing to Caesar's back row, Yusei laughed and said, "No matter what those face-down cards are, just make them disappear! Of course, you can also choose to activate the effect of [Cyber ​​Dragon Infinite] to negate and destroy Sky Warrior's effect."

If Caesar wants to protect these cards, he will have to activate the effect of [Cyber ​​Dragon Infinite].

After losing this only advantage, Caesar's final act is no longer a threat to Yusei.

“I knew it… you would target my card.”

Faced with the oncoming spiraling airflow, Caesar did not choose to activate the counter effect of [Cyber ​​Dragon Infinite], but instead directly opened the face-down card behind him.

"...Trap cards [Electronic Overflow] and [Electronic Revolution] activated!"

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Electron overflow

(Trap Card)

Effect: You can use each of the following effects of this card once per turn.

①: Banish any number of "Cyber ​​Dragons" from your hand, Graveyard, and face-up monsters on your field (maximum 1 of the same Level). Then destroy the number of cards your opponent controls that were banished.

②: If this card on the field is destroyed by a card effect, you can activate this effect. Add 1 "Cyber" Spell/Trap Card or "Cybertech" Spell/Trap Card from your Deck to your hand.

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The Electronic Revolution

(Trap Card)

Effect: You can only activate 1 card with this name per turn.

①: You can activate this effect by Tributing 1 "Cyber ​​Dragon" on your field. Special Summon 1 Fusion Monster from your Extra Deck using a "Cyber ​​Dragon" monster as Fusion Material. Monsters Special Summoned by this effect cannot attack directly, and are destroyed during the End Phase of your next turn.

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Both face-down cards in Caesar's back row are trap cards from the Cyber ​​Dragon family...

439 Caesar: I'm at full health, but I'm about to start struggling!

"[Cyber ​​Overflow] effect activated, banishing my [Cyber ​​Dragon Core] on the field and [Cyber ​​Dragon II] from my hand, destroying your [Masked Hero Darkclaw] and [Awaken Your Sleeping Elemental Hero]."

"Next, based on the effect of [Cyber ​​Revolution], I Tribute [Cyber ​​Dragon] on my field to Special Summon my ace monster from the Extra Deck—[Cyber ​​Ender Dragon]!!!"

Mutual respect and courtesy are essential to show goodwill.

While the face-down cards were being targeted by Yusei's Sky Knight, Caesar did not hesitate to open up the face-down cards in the back row one after another, choosing to activate them.

The effect of destruction can only destroy the card itself, and cannot prevent its effects from activating.

As Caesar finished speaking, two surging currents simultaneously enveloped Friend Hero and Awakener Brother's bodies, and then, amidst a series of explosions, dragged them into the graveyard.

In this way, while breaking the opponent's blockade, Caesar also summoned his ace monster from the Extra Deck - [Cyber ​​Ender Dragon].

Thus, what appeared before everyone was Caesar, who had arranged the chain, following Yusei's previous actions, and began his own turn.

Skywalker's spell-destroying effect is essentially useless.

【Electronic Terminator Dragon】(Attack Power: 4000)

"You've ruined the loneliness, haven't you?"

"As expected of Caesar... This is how a duel should be!" Yusei exclaimed, admiring his opponent's tactical arrangement, before looking at his own hand.

Currently, he doesn't have any effective way to resolve this situation on the field.

However, the Cyber ​​Dragon with 4000 ATK and the Cyber ​​Dragon Infinite with 1600 DEF in Defense Position are the targets that urgently need to be dealt with this turn.

If these two problems are not resolved, then in the next Caesar's turn, Yusei will face a triple blow of monster attraction, armor penetration, and full counter!

In Attack Position, it will be absorbed by Cyber ​​Dragon Infinite; in Defense Position, it will be penetrated by Cyber ​​Terminator Dragon. If you do not summon monsters, you will face their direct attacks.

Even if you want to set a card, you still have to take into account the counter effect of [Cyber ​​Dragon Infinite]...

Even in this round, if Yusei wants to continue his development, he must be careful of the interference from [Cyber ​​Dragon Infinity]. If he is not careful, it will interrupt his development and put him in an awkward situation.

"...The effect of 'Awaken Your Sleeping Elemental HERO' is activated! When this card is destroyed, I can Special Summon 1 Warrior-Type monster from my hand or Deck!"

"Oh? A warrior-type monster... is it planning to summon a new hero?" Without choosing to cancel the effect, Caesar crossed his arms and adopted a leisurely posture.

In fact, this was the first time he had ever seen this monster, so he didn't know what kind of abilities it had.

"No! That's not the case... The Special Summon target of [Awaken Your Sleeping Elemental HERO] is not limited to HERO monsters. Any Warrior-Type monster that can be Special Summoned is within the scope of this effect!"

As Yusei said this, he drew a card from his deck and slammed it onto the Duel Disk: "And the one I intend to Special Summon is none other than the hard-working Warrior-Type card..."

"Come forth! [Divine Phoenix Sword Saint Gia Fried]!!!"

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【Divine Phoenix Sword Saint Kia Fried】

(Warrior/Fire/9-star/Attack: 3000/Defense: 2200)

Effect: You can use each of the following effects of this card once per turn.

①: You can activate this effect by banishing 1 Equip Spell Card from your field or Graveyard. Special Summon this card from your hand.

②: This effect can only be activated at the start of the Damage Step when this card attacks. Select 1 face-up monster on the field other than this card and equip it to this card as an Equip Card that increases its ATK by 500 (only 1 monster can be equipped).

③: When a monster's effect is activated, you can send 1 face-up Equip Card you control to the Graveyard to activate this effect. Negate that activation and destroy it.

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Having appeared since the very first anime, and now with various forms of Gia Freed, reborn from the ashes of a phoenix, he descends upon Yusei in a brand new form.

Behind him, a raging fire burned endlessly, releasing an immense and powerful pressure.

"Kaiser! You'll regret not activating the effect of [Cyber ​​Dragon Infinity] in time to thwart my plans!"

Not even giving his opponent a chance to struggle, Yusei summoned a brand new monster and immediately entered his battle phase: "[Evil Hero Evil Blade Demon] (ATK: 2600) Attacks [Cyber ​​Dragon Infinite] (DEF: 1600)! Take this! Evil Shockwave!!!"

Lowering his crossed arms, the evil-looking demon general unleashed the spikes on his arms directly at [Cyber ​​Dragon Infinity]. As the spikes tore through the air, they transformed into a semi-circular ripple, carrying unstoppable power that engulfed the ultimate Cyber ​​Dragon in one fell swoop.

Unable to activate its effect in time, it faced its inevitable departure with regret.

"Hmm... Cyber ​​Dragon Infinity..."

Caesar held his arm across his body, shielding himself from the smoke generated by the monster's explosion.

"It's not over yet! When [Evil Hero Demon Blade] attacks a Defense Position monster, it can inflict damage on the opponent whose ATK exceeds its DEF... In other words, Kaiser! You will suffer 1000 points of DEF penetration damage!"

(Ryo Marufuji LP: 4000→3000)

"Then comes the attack of [Divine Phoenix Sword Saint Gia Fried], go! Phoenix Sword Saint... show your determination against [Electronic Terminator Dragon]! Cross that seemingly insurmountable wall of heaven!"

"...Divine Phoenix Slash!!!"

After resolving the troublesome [Cyber ​​Dragon Infinity], Yusei removed the Sword of Damocles that had been hovering above his head.

Now, he no longer needs to worry about his actions or effects being interrupted!

"Yusei...Are you crazy? The [Cyber ​​Terminator Dragon] can have an attack power of up to 4000! Are you planning to let the [Divine Phoenix Sword Saint Gia Fried], with an attack power of 3000, bring about his own destruction?"

Unable to comprehend Yusei's thoughts, and watching this monster he had never seen before charge straight at his Cyber ​​Terminator Dragon, Caesar couldn't help but utter this question.