VWXYZ Divine Dragon Cannon, summon!
President Kaiba, tough and terse, started right off by summoning the strongest form of the Divine Dragon Cannon's five-part fusion.
And his assault continued.
"VWXYZ Divine Dragon Cannon, activate effect!" Kaiba shouted, "Once per turn, you can remove any card from your opponent's field out of the game.
That bothersome wall monster, get off my field!"
The electromagnetic weapon of the Divine Dragon Cannon activated, roaring out like a blue Thunder Dragon from the cannon's mouth. The electromagnetic shock broke free, transcending sound and tearing everything apart, leaving twisted light and shadow in its wake.
There wasn't the deafening explosion, nor the spectacular blaze. But space seemed to distort at that moment, and that lone Cover Card appeared to be destroyed in a split second by high temperature and electromagnetic force, evaporating the creature beneath along with the finest dust.
The image of Feathered Chestnut Ball flashed briefly across the field, dissolving into a phantom.
"Ah, it's Feathered Chestnut Ball," Judai couldn't help but exclaim.
His elf floated out beside him: "Kurikuri..."
The tone sounded regretful for its duplicate's inability to make an impact.
"Feathered Chestnut Ball originally had the ability to be immune to any battle damage for one round, whether by battle or card effect destruction." Judai remarked regretfully.
"But if it's excluded from the game, there's nothing it can do..."
Feathered Chestnut Ball drooped its wings, indicating dejection: "Kuri..."
"Seto Kaiba is indeed as terrifying a duelist as rumored," Marufuji Ryo also said, "Instantly clearing both the front and back fields, even bypassing such a powerful defense ability like Feathered Chestnut Ball..."
He paused, frowning deeply.
Indeed, compared to him, who also values strong attacks, there's still a long way to go.
He simultaneously looked at Yugen, his eyes flickering.
With Seto Kaiba as an opponent, can Fujiki Yugen still smoothly execute his duel?
"If it's only to this extent, then it's completely inadequate!" Kaiba shouted, "VWXYZ Divine Dragon Cannon's direct attack!"
With the commander's orders, the Divine Dragon Cannon unleashed full power. All weapons simultaneously entered full output mode, brilliant beams sliced through the sky like falling stars, vaporizing everything they touched in extreme heat.
But just as the attack came, in front of Yugen's field appeared a reliable figure familiar yet strange to the President.
"Kurikuri!"
A golden spherical barrier firmly blocked the Divine Dragon Cannon's fire.
Kurishinryu Ball Form!
"Discard 'Chestnut Ball' from your hand, activate effect," Yugen said, "During the opponent's monster's attack declaration, discard to change the attacking monster to defense position."
The mighty Divine Dragon Cannon instantly fell silent, its fire extinguished, crouching down with no sequel for the moment.
[VWXYZ Divine Dragon Cannon, Attack Power 3000→Defense Power 2800]
Keihei felt regret: "Ah, Brother's perfect offense still didn't break through..."
What's left to say?
Simply say Kurishinryu is impressive...
"Hmph↓, still relying on miscellaneous monsters in the end," Kaiba sneered, "Then I'll activate the Speed Attack Magic 'Super Regeneration Ability'.
Based on the number of Dragon-type monsters sacrificed or discarded from the hand this turn, draw cards from the deck during the End Phase."
Yugen: "The President used 'Angel's Charity', 'XYZ Divine Dragon Cannon', and 'Price Reduction Shopping' effects to discard cards this turn..."
"Correct, a total of three Dragon-types discarded," Kaiba said coolly, "So at the end of the turn, I can draw three cards from the deck."
With a wave of his arm, blue data streams converged into card images on his field.
"Cover one card, turn ends.
And during the End Phase, I draw three cards!"
He redrew three cards.
"Come on, Yu↑gen↓! If you've grown into a duelist worthy of this stage, show me!"
Yugen: "..."
He couldn't understand why the President was always so full of energy. Moreover, despite being no longer young, he always talked about things like "crush and pulverize", "the battle wind clamoring incessantly" without fear of social death.
Such spirit.
"...My turn, draw."
Yugen drew a card, glanced over it, then played it directly.
"Then I'll activate the Magic Card 'Angel's Charity', draw three cards from the deck and discard two cards from my hand."
After drawing, he slowly pulled out one card from his hand.
"I can feel it, it seems the President is indeed in full attack mode for this duel. Looks like I can't just sit back here..."
A short dark gleam flashed in his eyes.
"Then...next, I'll have to rely on your power again."
With the card in hand raised, an invisible whirlwind seemed to brew even before it fell to the field.
"Remove from the game 'Divine Mage' of Light Attribute and 'Evil Emperor Gaius' of Dark Attribute from the graveyard!
Souls of Light and Dark offered to Chaos Field, the legendary warrior descends here!
The world opens—
——Chaos Warrior - Messenger of Creation, summon!!!"
On one side Light, the other Dark, two souls transformed into intersecting beams soaring into the air. Chaos erupted on the field, the twin swords of Light and Dark slashed open space, and an armored knight with sword and shield descended amidst the storm of chaos!
[Chaos Warrior - Messenger of Creation, Attack Power 3000]
"Ha, it appeared, the legendary warrior."
Kaiba smiled faintly.
Briefly, the image of a past enemy seemed to flash by.
The same one who also commanded Chaos Warrior, his nemesis, and combined Chaos Warrior and Ultimate Dragon to create moments of miracle.
"...Ultimate Dragon Knight, did you know about this monster from the start, Game?"
"Believe in its existence, and it exists, Kaiba."
"..."
Memories faded like smoke, a decade passed, but the enemy's voice and appearance remained undimmed in his memory.
Kaiba gently closed his eyes, returning to reality.
"Are you now a duelist capable of commanding this guy?" He asked faintly, "Allow me to confirm personally."
Yugen waved his hand: "Chaos Warrior - Messenger of Creation, attack 'VWXYZ Divine Dragon Cannon'!"
[VWXYZ Divine Dragon Cannon, Defense Power 2800]
Thanks to the invincible Kurishinryu, the Divine Dragon Cannon was already changed to defense mode.
Chaos's blade slashed out, the sword aura of Light and Dark surged, cutting the Divine Dragon Cannon into two. The giant mecha immediately exploded, shattering into pieces with the swelling fireball.
"At this moment, Messenger of Creation's effect," Yugen stated, "When destroying an opponent's monster by battle, once only, can attack again.
Direct attack against President Kaiba!
Space-Time Blade · Path-Breaking Double Slash!"