"Judge, does this guy not take this duel seriously at all?"
Seto Kaiba crossed his arms, frowned, and said.
Hibiki Momiji, is he really incapable of gauging his opponent's depth?
"Activate the Magic Card 'Celestial Treasure Scroll.'
The Judge revealed the First Generation Card Replacement Divine Artifact.
"Until both players have six cards in hand, draw cards from their Card Deck."
Hibiki Momiji gently bit his lip.
He sacrificed Earth Hero to deal with the Sphinx, but he also left his side of the field empty. However, his opponent only had one card left in hand initially, and he thought it would be enough to fend off any follow-up attacks.
But with such a mass replenishment of cards, the danger level suddenly skyrocketed.
"Next is this card..."
The Judge revealed a card from his hand.
"Field Spell 'Gate of Fusion.' This card can replace the 'Fusion' Magic Card, allowing Fusion Material monsters to be banished from the game for a Fusion Summon."
A pitch-black, enormous vortex appeared in the sky above the Judge's field.
"Next, activate the Cover Card."
The Judge opened his backfield.
"Trap Card 'Chain Material.' During the turn this card is activated, when performing a Fusion Summon, all required Fusion Materials can be selected from the hand, Card Deck, field, or graveyard and banished from the game for Fusion."
Momiji: "!"
The combination of Gate of Fusion and Chain Material allows free selection of any Fusion Materials from the Card Deck or graveyard...
"First, send the Wind Attribute Elemental Hero Wingman from the previous turn to the graveyard as Fusion Material, along with the Elemental Hero Golden Blade Hero from the Card Deck.
Fusion conditions are Elemental Hero plus any Wind Attribute monster, Fusion Summon—
Elemental Hero Great Tornado!!"
As if all the fury and power in the world condensed into an invisible giant hand, it tore through the tranquil field. The whirlwind's roar, akin to the ancient beast's growl, subjugated all it touched with its destructive presence.
The Tornado Hero arrived, mostly enwrapped in the storm, hard to discern, as if using the tornado as wings, standing at the center of a swirling chaos.
[Elemental Hero Great Tornado, Attack Power 2800]
"It's not over yet. Activating 'Gate of Fusion' again for another Fusion Summon.
And similarly, thanks to 'Chain Material,' the materials can be selected from the Card Deck.
Fuse Elemental Hero Clayman from the Card Deck with the Dark Attribute Elemental Hero Dark Necrofear."
Fusion conditions are Elemental Hero plus any Dark Attribute monster, Fusion Summon—
Elemental Hero Netherworld Lady!"
This time, chaos-like darkness condensed into a human form, with sharp, jet-black claws, and eyes as deep as the Netherworld.
[Elemental Hero Netherworld Lady, Attack Power 2500]
"Summoning two such powerful heroes at once?" Judai couldn't hold back.
"Still going on," the Judge said calmly, "one more time, activate 'Gate of Fusion,' with 'Chain Material' effects still in play, select Fusion Materials from the graveyard and Card Deck.
Ban the Elemental Hero Bubbleman from the Card Deck and the Fire Attribute Elemental Hero Blazing Lady from the graveyard.
Fusion conditions are Elemental Hero plus Fire Attribute monster, Fusion Summon—
Elemental Hero New Star Lord!"
Just like harnessing flames, the Elemental Hero donned fiery armor, with a cape that danced like burning flames behind him.
[Elemental Hero New Star Lord, Attack Power 2600]
"Once more activate Gate of Fusion, ban the Elemental Hero Electric Hero from the Card Deck, and the Light Attribute Elemental Hero Lightning Hero from the game.
Fusion conditions are Elemental Hero plus any Light Attribute monster, Fusion Summon—
Elemental Hero Flash Hero!"
This time, it was a radiant hero, descending like the blazing sun, immediately revealing a pure white hero's form from dazzling light, embracing arms as if overlooking the field.
[Elemental Hero Flash Hero, Attack Power 2600]
And add in Phoenix Lad summoned from the first turn; five Fusion Heroes instantly filled the entire field!
"Argh…" Hibiki Momiji gritted his teeth.
This might be the first time in his life he's felt such oppression from his proud Elemental Heroes.
"This guy is absurdly strong." Marufuji Ryo couldn't help but say, "To complete such a formation in just one turn..."
Judai: "Mr. Momiji..."
"Gate of Fusion can endlessly perform fusions, and Chain Material can freely select materials, isn't this invincible!?" Keihei stated incredulously.
"Indeed, but not so powerful," Yugen said, "during the turn this card is activated, he can't attack, and monsters summoned via 'Chain Material' will all be destroyed at the end phase."
"Is... that so."
Keihei nodded.
"I knew it, it was too outrageous. Although it seems strong, it's just a paper tiger that can't attack, it will self-destruct at the end of the turn."
"Well, the mission of 'Gate of Fusion' is complete. Next, I'll activate this card..."
The Judge revealed another card from his hand.
Even though his tone was calm, once the card was revealed, the entire field was instantly engulfed by an endless green light.
"Field Spell - Orichalcos Barrier!"
Only one Field Spell can exist on the field at a time, and Gate of Fusion was fragmented, replaced by the new field. The barrier of the Hexagram expanded, enveloping the entire dueling field.
Hibiki Momiji's expression turned solemn.
He also recalled this terrifying barrier from prior duels, where the defeated would only face death.
"During the turn Chain Material is activated, I can't attack; no matter how grand the lineup looks, it's meaningless. Anyway, they'll be destroyed at the end of the turn… you think so, right?" The Judge said slowly.
Hibiki Momiji: "..."
Your thoughts were seen through.
But surely that's how it should be, right? Now, with Chain Material activated, not even Phoenix Lad summoned initially can attack.
Then why would he do this?
"You must feel it's a pointless move, but what if we add this card..."
The Judge shouted.
"Activate the Magic Card 'Time Goddess's Mischief!' Skip an entire turn, fast forward directly to the next battle phase of your turn!" (Original effect)
"What!?" Hibiki Momiji finally lost his composure.
The spectators also erupted outside.
To directly skip to the next turn!?
Time Goddess's Mischief, originally debuted in the DM anime by Kaiba's opponent Kiku Lloyd, also appeared in the GX anime during the famous 'zero-turn kill' duel between Prince Aojin and Saio.
For years, this card was deemed by players as an 'absolutely impossible to make physical card,' given its viciousness, but it was eventually released after restrictions were applied to its original effect.
In the anime, the card art depicts this as a Normal Magic, though the printed card was modified to be a Speed Attack Magic, but 'can only be activated at the end of the Battle Phase.' Most importantly, this card was modified to be exclusive to the Valkyrie series, activating only if Valkyrie monsters are solely present on the player's field.
While it maintained the original 'can skip a turn' feature from the original, its practicality significantly dropped.
But if these limitations didn't exist, this card would instantly become terrifying.
Just like now.
"Entering the battle phase of the new turn, since a turn has passed, the attack restriction from 'Chain Material' has naturally lifted.
Likewise, as we've skipped the End Phase, these heroes summoned via 'Chain Material' won't be destroyed.
The question now is..."
The Judge lightly smiled.
"Can Hibiki Momiji, the surface's strongest hero, withstand the total attack from the Elemental Heroes?"