Yu-Gi-Oh!: This is the real duel!

"Nani..." Jonouchi's expression was somewhat embarrassed.

"Judging from your expression, your turn should be over by now, right?" Ryuzaki the Dinosaur sneered. "Since I'm going to take you all down anyway, I might as well start with you, the easy target!"

"My turn! Draw a card!"

"Attack signal summoned!!"

"Red-Eyed Black Dragon!!!"

A real red-eyed black dragon?!

Everyone present was taken aback.

This is an extremely rare card with an incredibly high price!

It is a dragon monster second only to the Blue-Eyes White Dragon!!

Unexpectedly, in the second round of this duel, Ryuzaki summoned the dinosaur!

A dragon's roar resounded through the heavens and earth, and deep red cracks appeared on the desolate ground!

Suddenly, a column of magma erupted from the ground!

Amidst the blazing flames, a jet-black dragon with crimson eyes flapped its wings and soared out!

Countless sparks flew in all directions, and as the earth trembled, the Red-Eyed Black Dragon descended like a tyrant, locking onto its enemy with eyes full of rage.

【Red-Eyed Black Dragon】

【Seven Stars】

[Dark Attribute/Dragon Race]

[Attack/Defense: 2400/2000]

"It's not over yet!" Standing atop the majestic Tyrannosaurus Rex's head, the dinosaur Ryuzaki laughed smugly. "I'll activate the Equip Spell Card again—Dark Dragon Claw!"

"This card can only be equipped to a DARK Dragon-Type monster! Increases its ATK by 600!!"

"Beep beep beep beep——————"

Red-Eyes Black Dragon, Attack Power: 2400 → 3000

"Attack power of 3000?!"

"It's already on par with the Blue-Eyes White Dragon!"

"It seems that Ryuzaki the Dinosaur has already won!"

Amidst the shocked gazes of countless onlookers, Ryuzaki the Dinosaur sneered and pointed at the monster within the castle: "Enter battle phase! Two-Headed Dinosaur King! Attack the Giant Axe Raider!"

In a state of extreme tension, Jonouchi shouted back, "It's no use! The giant axe attackers are clearly much stronger!"

"Hahahaha!" Dinosaur Ryuzaki laughed, "How utterly shameful! You still haven't figured out the hidden rules of Duel Kingdom! I really don't know how you've managed to keep going until now!"

"The site we are in is 90% wilderness and 10% forest!"

"When dinosaur monsters fight in the wilderness, their attack and defense will increase by 30%!!"

"Go! Two-Headed Dinosaur King! Tear apart the enemies that stand in your way!!"

"Bang!"

Two dark purple flames shot out from the mouth of the two-headed dinosaur king, and the extremely destructive dragon breath blasted the cards inside the castle to pieces!

"Beep beep beep!"

Within the castle, LP: 2000→1620

After completing an attack, Ryuzaki the Dinosaur turned and pointed at the monster that was roaming around: "Hmph~ You must have some kind of scheme to make such a weak monster take the attack stance!"

"However, no matter what kind of trap it is, my Red-Eyed Black Dragon will mercilessly crush it!"

"Red-Eyes Black Dragon!! Attack the evil ninja!!"

"Black Flame Bullet!!!"

Chapter 43: Underdog Overthrows Superior! The Mysterious Swordsman Lv2 Who Defeated the Red-Eyes Black Dragon!

The attack power of the evil ninja is only 400, while the attack power of the true red-eyed black dragon is as high as 3000!

This attack is enough to completely deplete Youche's LP!

However, as a seasoned duelist, Yuzuru remained calm and composed, executing his maneuver with the words: "Evil Ninja's effect triggered! When this card in Attack Position is targeted for an attack, you can draw one card from your Deck!"

"Whoosh—"

After drawing the cards, Yusho flipped the face-down card over again: "Activate another Trap Card - Monster Switch!"

"You can activate this skill when your opponent's monster launches an attack. Return 1 monster on your field to your hand, and Special Summon 1 Level 4 monster from your hand!"

"Come back, you wicked ninja!!"

"Special Summon! Octopus Shark! In Defense Position!!"

The evil ninja vanished into thin air in the mist, replaced by a hideous monster with the body of a half-shark and the body of a half-octopus!

【Octopus Shark】

【Four stars】

[Water Attribute/Fish Clan]

[Attack/Defense: 1600/800]

This is one of the classic combos in the game.

When facing the Peacock Dancer, he used this tactic to turn the Harpie Girl, whose attack power was as high as 2100, into a cripple with zero attack power.

At this point, the Red-Eyes Black Dragon had already launched its attack and could no longer cancel it.

After being destroyed by the incredibly powerful flames, the Octopus Shark did not die immediately. Instead, it transformed into tentacles that wrapped around the Red-Eyes Black Dragon!

Yu Che explained, "When the Octopus Shark is destroyed by battle, you can equip this card as an Equip Card to the attacking monster! The monster equipped with this card will have its ATK reduced to zero and will not be able to change its battle position!"

"Beep beep beep beep——————"

Red-Eyes Black Dragon, Attack Power: 3000 → 0

This move took many duelists by surprise.

Jonouchi, standing to the side, stared blankly at the scene, still processing what had just happened.

"Heh~" Dinosaur Ryuzaki sneered, "You think you can stump me with such a trivial trick?"

"I've already said it! No matter what traps you've laid, they mean nothing to my Red-Eyes Black Dragon!"

"A monster treated as an Equip Card will also be considered an Equip Spell Card! So I can remove this disgusting monster by destroying a Spell Card!"

"Activate Spell Removal! This card can destroy one Spell Card on the field!"

"Roar once more, Red-Eyes Black Dragon!!"

"roar--------------"

Under the brilliance of the magic card, tentacles were severed one by one, and Red-Eyes Black Dragon returned to its former dominance on the battlefield!

Red-Eyes Black Dragon, Attack Power: 0 → 3000

The triumphant dinosaur Ryuzaki ended his round.

Looking at the situation on the field, Jonouchi couldn't help but feel discouraged: "I'm sorry... Yuzuriha, I'm really too bad... Even though it's two against one, I'm completely useless..."

As Yuzuru drew cards, he encouraged them, "No, Jonouchi, this is only the second round. Even if that guy has a Red-Eyes Black Dragon with an attack power of 3000, he absolutely cannot defeat us!"

"This tournament is the home ground of Lv monsters! Summon your swordsmen, I'll cooperate with you!"

"What? Cooperate with me? Yuche, you..." Before Jonouchi could finish speaking, Yuche began his turn.

"Summon a monster in defense position, set two cards, and end the turn!" Faced with the strong attack of the dinosaur Ryuzaki, Yuzuru chose to defend for the time being.

The turn has come, and it's Jonouchi's turn again.

"Lv Monster... does that refer to the Mysterious Swordsman? I did draw that card, but..."

Looking at the Mysterious Swordsman Lv2 in his hand with only 900 attack power, Jonouchi couldn't figure out how to use this card to turn the tide of battle.

"Tsk... No way... It's simply impossible..."

"If only Yugi were here, with his help, I'm sure I could win this duel with Yugi..."

The image of his companion flashed through Jonouchi's mind again, but suddenly, he gritted his teeth and clenched his fist.

"Damn it! I'm still relying on games...?"

Thinking about how the game gave up a star chip just to qualify me for the competition, thinking about how the game cards were thrown into the sea, and how I couldn't do anything about it...

The gaze within the castle gradually shifted from doubt to conviction.

No!

If things continue like this, you will never become a true duelist!

Although I am not strong enough, at least I have You Che by my side now!

They clearly agreed to fight side-by-side with You Che before the duel, but now they're acting all timid and hesitant!

"Hey! You newbie! It's your turn!" Dinosaur Ryuzaki mocked and urged. "If you're scared, just admit defeat and hand over the Time Magician! You're just a hindrance anyway!"

"Shuru!" Jonouchi raised his head, a hint of confidence in his eyes. "Although I'm a novice duelist, I'm not entirely unreliable!"

Looking at Yuzuriha, Jonouchi resolutely summoned his only Level 5 monster: "Yuzuriha! Although I don't know what your plan is, as a partner who fights alongside me, I will trust you without hesitation!"

"My turn!"

"Attack signal summoned!!"

"Mysterious Swordsman Lv2!!!"

A flash of light, and a diminutive warrior wielding a lightsaber appeared from the card.

Despite his fearless expression, he ultimately appeared too weak standing in the enormous shadow of the Red-Eyes Black Dragon.

[Mysterious Swordsman Lv2]

[Two stars]