Yu-Gi-Oh! The Pitfall Hero

Satisfied with the damage inflicted on Jaden Yuki, the Amethyst Cat licked its paws and turned back to John.

Looking at Jaden Yuki getting up from the ground, John scratched his head and gave a slightly apologetic smile.

His family may have spoiled him a little too much.

Shouldn't it be natural to cause some damage during a duel?

(Yujo Judai LP: 1300 → 700)

"...Blue Cobalt Eagle, it's your turn. Attack the Sky Hummingbird in defense position!"

In his third attack declaration, John set his sights on Jaden Yuki's other "New Spaceman" on the field.

During Jaden Yuki's turn, [New Space Knight: Sky Hummingbird] can activate its effect, restoring Jaden Yuki's life points to the number of cards in John's hand multiplied by 500.

This monster must not be allowed to remain in the next turn of Jaden Yuki.

Otherwise, this round of attacks might very well be in vain.

"Yosh! I was all ready!"

With the speed of an eagle, the Blue Cobalt Eagle, its wings outstretched, transformed itself into a missile and hurtled toward the hummingbird that was on guard.

With a loud explosion, the Blue Cobalt Eagle, having completed its mission, flapped its wings and flew back to John.

"Amber Mammoth!"

"We've been waiting for your instructions, John!"

Almost at the same time John called out Amber Mammoth's name, Amber Mammoth, who had been supporting itself and guarding Yuki Jaden's side, immediately pressed down with its large foot, crushing the last glittering moss into fine fluorescent powder.

From then on, Jaden Yuki's front field was once again completely cleared.

Meanwhile, on John's side, there was still a monster that hadn't launched an attack.

"Ruby, attack directly!"

In the beginning, Ruby, the [Jade Beast/Red Jade Beast], was destroyed by Dolphin Bro's effect and sent to the graveyard.

The Ruby Beast, who had kept this grudge in its little notebook, seized this rare opportunity, leaped from John's shoulder, and launched a retaliatory Ruby Impact at Jaden Yuki himself.

"……Well!"

Jaden Yuki, who was hit head-on by the attack, swayed slightly but did not show any major abnormal reactions.

(Yujo Judai LP: 700 → 400)

"Big brother!"

"Tenth generation..."

"I still have 400 health points left, thankfully..."

The five-hit combo of the [Jewel Beasts] swept past like a typhoon, and as Jaden Yuki's health gradually approached the point of "a candle flickering in the wind," the spectators couldn't help but utter words of worry.

"Hehe... Judai, how was your attack just now?"

John, who had instantly reversed the situation on the field, wiped his nose and asked Jaden Yuki a smug question.

"Well, those few blows just now definitely hurt."

"But... I haven't lost yet! I will never give up until the very end!"

Jaden Yuki, having entered a state of invincibility by moving his limbs, had his passive skill, "Godly Draw," activated.

Therefore, what appeared on his face was not despair, but a confident smile.

"Well said, that's exactly how it should be."

Even though they were on opposing sides, John still felt a sense of "admiration" for Jaden Yuki's ideas.

Having finished his attack, he put down his Duel Disk and waved his hand to end his turn: "My turn is over. Now it's your turn, Jaden."

"Ah! It's about to happen!"

Nodding, Jaden Yuki placed his finger on top of the deck and then slowly closed his eyes.

At this moment, Jaden Yuki's heart entered a state of undisturbed tranquility.

Please, my deck, answer my call!

"It's my turn, draw a card!!!"

With a burning belief in his heart, Jaden Yuki suddenly opened his eyes and drew the top card of his deck.

"Here it comes! My... Neo Universe Knight!"

Looking at the [Elemental Heroes: Neos] he had just mastered, Jaden Yuki's lips curled up, and a knowing smile appeared on his face.

The formula for victory was still unconsciously forming in his mind. Relying on his duelist instincts, Jaden Yuki raised his arm and inserted a card into the back row of the Duel Disk: "I activate the Spell Card from my hand—[Fake Hero]!"

Showing the card in his hand, Jaden Yuki clenched his fist and explained the card's effect: "According to this card's effect, I can Special Summon one Elemental HERO monster from my hand. However, the monster Special Summoned by this effect cannot attack and will return to my hand at the end of the turn."

"...The monster I want to Special Summon is naturally this card!"

"Come on! [Elemental Hero - Neo-Unicorn] (Attack Power: 2500)!!!"

Jaden Yuki drew a new card and placed it on the deck of the Duel Disk.

As Jaden Yuki moved, the New Universe Knight, with its silver-white streamlined body, stretched out its limbs and appeared in front of him in a very dashing and handsome pose.

John: "..."

"Next, I'll activate the last card in my hand—[Soul of Contact]! If there's an [Elemental HERO Neos] on the field, I can revive one [Neo Spacian] monster from my Graveyard!"

Looking at the Neos in front of him, Jaden Yuki inserted his last card into the back of the Duel Disk.

"...Revive! [New Space Warrior - Sky Hummingbird] (Attack Power: 800)!!!"

Fluttering its white wings, the Sky Hummingbird awoke from the graveyard, arms crossed, and came to the side of the standing New Universe Knight.

"New Universe Warrior, plus New Space Warrior Monster... Could it be..."

Seemingly having guessed Jaden Yuki's plan, John, with a strange expression, subconsciously took a half-step back.

"Yes, it's what you think!"

Giving John an approving look, Jaden Yuki raised his arm and shouted, "Elemental HERO Neos and Neos Space Marines, I'm sending these two monsters back to the deck for Neos Space Contact Fusion!"

"Born! Hero soaring through the skies—[Elemental Hero: Sky Neos] (Attack Power: 2500)!"

Sky Hummingbird and Neo-Universe Knight's bodies simultaneously rushed towards the universe outside the atmosphere. During this process, their bodies gradually merged into one, transforming into a new existence in the light.

That is the new hero floating in the sky, who combines the characteristics of the two monsters mentioned above!

"The effect of Sky Neos is that when your health is lower than the opponent's, you can increase your attack power based on the corresponding difference."

(John LP: 1600)

(Yujo Judai LP: 400)

The difference in HP between John and Jaden Yuki is 1200 points, so Sky New Universe's attack power will also increase by the corresponding value at this time!

(【Elemental Hero - Sky Neos】 Attack Power: 2500→3700)

"Attack power... 3700?!"

"That means I've won!"

Waving to signal the start of battle, Jaden Yuki raised his arm and gave the attack command to the monster hovering above him: "Attack! Sky Neos! Sky Slicer!"

"...That's hard to say!"

"Nani?!"

Just as Jaden Yuki was issuing the attack command to the monster, John smiled mysteriously and made a bombshell declaration: "Have you forgotten, Jaden? I haven't used my ace monster yet!"

"Could it be...?!"

"It had to happen at this time...!"

Hearing John's voice as well, Amon, who was watching the battle, looked surprised, and his hands unconsciously clenched tightly.

Ultimate Jewel God...

The big one, is it coming?

"...When the seven precious gems are gathered together, the seven rays of light connecting the world will be revived here."

John stretched out his right palm towards the void ahead, facing the wind blades of the Sky Universe Knight, and shouted, "Look! This is... the miracle of the Jade!"

"Rise! Ultimate Jewel God—Rainbow Dragon!!!"

Seven gems of different colors appeared above John's head as soon as he spoke.

The jade creatures, trailing their tails, transformed into a rainbow bridge, thus opening a path connecting to another world.

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"...When all seven gems are gathered, the seven rays of light connecting the world will be revived here! Behold, this is the miracle of the gems!"

"Awaken! Ultimate Jewel God - Rainbow Dragon (Attack Power: 4000)!"

At John's call, the seven-colored gem, trailing its tail, formed a rainbow bridge connecting another world.

As the rainbow bridge finally took shape, the shadow of a colossal dragon, so enormous it nearly obscured the entire world, slowly emerged in the white light.

That is the miracle of Baoyu—the ultimate Baoyu God who has been resurrected from the distant ancient times!

Faced with this overwhelming power, even Sky New Universe Warrior, whose attack power had surged to 3700 points, couldn't help but adopt a cautious attitude and temporarily halt his attack.

At this moment, all eyes were on John, waiting for his trump card monster to truly descend.

"Oh, I was just kidding!"

"……Um???"

Suddenly, John smiled, scratched his head, and said something that no one could understand.

As his words fell, the once overwhelming rainbow dragon's shadow vanished without a trace.

Amidst a chorus of puzzled gazes, the Sky New Universe, oblivious to the impending danger, flapped its wings once more and launched a final attack on John's monster.

The "Sky Slash" from the Sky Neos shattered the body of the [Jewel Beast Amber Mammoth] into orange crystals.