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After Kaito left, Yuki was the only one left on the rooftop. His excitement gradually subsided, but the burning passion in his blood from the ultimate duel lingered. He didn't leave immediately, but instead, in the faint light of dawn breaking on the edge of the city, he carefully examined his deck once more.
His fingertips traced the cards, the cold card membrane still seeming to hold the warmth of the battles they had just fought. [Young Saiyan Son Goku], [Saiyan Prince Vegeta], [The Legendary Super Saiyan Broly]... these were more than just cards; they were partners who fought alongside him, creating miracles time and time again.
“Stability…” Yuki murmured to himself, Kaito’s last words having awakened him. The power of Super Saiyan 4 Gogeta was undeniable, but the near-life-risking summoning conditions and the side effect of leaving the field afterward were indeed a double-edged sword. If luck wasn’t on his side next time, if he hadn’t gotten his hands on [?Yi Ling C Wife (8) is E Qi Si Wu? Liu <〃? Saiyan Legacy] in time… the outcome might be completely different.
He recalled Kaito's fluid and effortless play, the almost flawless synergy between [Photon] and [Xyz Transformation Tactics], and the precise allocation of resources and control of the board that his current deck lacked.
“We can’t just rely on bursts of power in desperate situations,” Yuki’s eyes hardened. “We must make the deck’s early game management more solid, with more options and resilience.”
His mind raced, simulating various possibilities. "I need more searching... not just Vegeta's effect. Perhaps I could add [Saiyan Radar]? It would reveal my hand information, but it could pinpoint key components." He imagined adding a new spell card to his deck. "Or... [Yajirobei's Support]? It could Special Summon a low-level Saiyan from the deck, useful for Synchro, as Xyz Material, and trigger some entry effects... (衤三是磷qi迩迩罒扒肆...)"
He then turned his attention to the trap card area. "【Saiyan Pride】 and 【Resilience】 are good, but perhaps a more proactive card is needed. For example... 【Room of Spirit and Time】? Although it would skip a few turns, it could provide crucial extra card draws and opportunities to unleash combos. For Saiyan decks that need to accumulate resources, the risks and rewards are two sides of the same coin." This idea excited him, but he also cautiously assessed its side effects.
“And…” His gaze finally settled on the Extra Deck. Super Saiyan God Goku and Super Saiyan 4 Gogeta were the ace cards, but there were still empty slots in the Extra Deck. “Perhaps… we need some core strength. For example, an Xyz Monster that can quickly enter the field to provide disruption or generate resources? Could we use two Level 4 Saiyans to stack a 3/7/3 and then play [Number 39, Ultron]? Or, for synchronization, besides Super Saiyan God, could we consider a more versatile terminal like Stardust Warrior as an alternative?”
He was so immersed in the ocean of his imagination that he completely forgot the passage of time. The eastern sky was gradually tinged with the pale light of dawn, and the first rays of sunlight gilded the cold city buildings with a soft golden edge.
He was only jolted from his reverie by the crisp sound of his cell phone ringing in his pocket.
"Oh no!" You Ji glanced at the time and immediately panicked. "I have class this morning!"
He hurriedly packed up his deck and practically sprinted down the stairs. He ran all the way to school, his mind still racing with various card combinations and combos.
In class, the teacher's voice seemed to come from a distant place. Yuki's notebook was not filled with class notes, but with abbreviations of various card effects, arrows, and possible combo chains.
"You Ji!" The teacher's call of name startled him.
"To!"
"Please answer this question."
Yuki stood up awkwardly, looking at the mathematical formulas on the blackboard, but his mind was full of "attack power increase", "special summon", "nullify effect"... He stammered for a long time, which drew a burst of laughter from his classmates.
He finally endured until the bell rang, and almost instantly revived, grabbing his backpack and rushing out of the classroom. His destination was clear—the largest card shop in the city's commercial district, "Domino Town Card Center".
The card shop was as bustling as ever, the air thick with the smell of new card pack ink, the chatter of players, and the swishing sound of cards being rubbed together. Yuki skillfully weaved through the crowd, heading straight for the area displaying loose cards. His gaze swept across the rows of glass cases like a scanner, searching for the cards he had envisioned.
"Boss, do you have the [Saiyan Radar]?"
What about "The Room of Spirit and Time"?
Has anyone recently released the card 【Yajirobei's Support】?
He inquired, compared prices, and carefully calculated his meager allowance. Fortunately, he found a few cards he liked, and although he spent all his budget, he felt a sense of accomplishment.
Just as he was about to leave, satisfied, a slightly arrogant voice called out to him.
Hey! You over there, kid!
Youji turned around and saw a young man in a flashy shirt with exaggeratedly dyed green hair, leaning against the counter with several followers, looking at him with ill intent. Some of the players around seemed to recognize them and subconsciously made some distance.
"I heard your deck is pretty unique? What's it called... 'Saiyan'?" The green-haired youth stepped forward, his tone flippant. "Never heard of that series before. Are you just printing fake cards yourself?"
Yuki frowned: "These are official cards, a series I conceived myself."
"Oh? You came up with this yourself?" The green-haired youth scoffed, and his henchmen joined in the laughter. "Kid, even bragging needs a draft. What deck like this exists in the history of Duel Monsters? You probably got it through some shady means, didn't you?"
Yuki gripped the card box tightly; the other man's provocation was obvious. He recognized him as a notorious (or rather, infamous) thug duelist in the area, known for using underhanded tactics to gamble with cards and bully newbies.
"Whether it's true or not, we'll find out in a duel," Yuki said calmly, looking at him. He didn't want trouble, but he was absolutely not afraid of challenges. Perfect timing; the newly adjusted deck needed to be tested in actual combat.
The green-haired youth's eyes lit up, as if he'd been waiting for these words: "Oh? You've got guts! But just dueling isn't very interesting, how about some stakes?" He pointed to the new cards Yuki had just bought, "I think the cards you just bought are pretty good. If you win, I'll give you the equivalent amount of money. If you lose..." He licked his lips, "Your so-called 'Saiyan' deck is mine! Dare to take it?"
The surrounding air fell silent instantly. A card bet? And betting on the opponent's core deck? That's a huge gamble. Many people cast worried glances at Yuki.
Yuki's heart sank. Betting on cards was something he utterly despised; a deck was the soul of a duelist, how could it be used as a wager? But his opponent's attitude and the surrounding gazes had cornered him. If he backed down, not only would he be humiliated, but his "Saiyan" deck would also be ridiculed.
He took a deep breath, his eyes sharpening as they had been when he faced Kaito the night before.
“I have no interest in betting on cards,” Yuki’s voice was clear and firm. “However, if you insist on a duel, I can oblige. We’ll forgo the betting; it’ll be a pure contest of strength. I’ll let you see for yourself whether the power of a ‘Saiyan’ is real or not.”
The green-haired youth was taken aback, seemingly not expecting Yuki to refuse the bet but accept the duel, which thwarted his original plan. He snorted, "What are you pretending to be so high and mighty for? But it's fine, consider it a lesson! Let you know that not just any random deck can be used to embarrass yourself!"
The two quickly cleared a space, and the surrounding players gathered around, watching the sudden duel with curiosity. Many were curious about Yuki's unheard-of deck, and at the same time, they were worried for him, after all, his opponent was known for his dirty tricks.
"DUEL!" they both shouted at the same time.
"First strike is mine!" The green-haired youth seized the initiative. "Draw a card! I activate the Continuous Spell [Dark Realm's Attraction]! Then, Normal Summon [Dark Realm's Vanguard Bege]!"
A hideous demon soldier exuding an ominous aura appeared on the field (Dark/Demon/4-star/ATK1600/DEF1300).
"Hmph, my [Dark Realm] deck is a truly powerful set!" the green-haired youth said smugly. "According to the effect of [Dark Realm's Guidance], both players draw one card and then discard one card from their hand. I discard [Dark Realm's War God Sylva]!"
"Then, the effect of [Sylva, the God of War of the Dark World (ahfd)], which was discarded by its effect, activates! If this card's effect discards it from the hand to the Graveyard, Special Summon it to the field! Come forth, Sylva!"
Another, even stronger demon general, exuding a strong aura of darkness, has appeared (Dark/Demon/5-star/ATK2300/DEF1400).
"It's not over yet! I still have [Snow the Sorcerer of the Dark Realm] in my discarded hand! When it's discarded by its effect, you can add 1 [Dark Realm] Spell/Trap Card from your Deck to your hand! I choose [Gate to the Dark Realm]!"
Within a single turn, the green-haired youth easily fielded two monsters and searched for key cards, demonstrating considerable skill and deck strength.
"Two cards face down, end of turn!" He smiled smugly. On the field were monsters with 2300 and 1600 attack power, and two face-down cards in the back row. The situation was quite good.
Some murmurs arose from the crowd, clearly indicating that the green-haired youth's start had put considerable pressure on him.
"My turn, draw a card!" Yuki said calmly. His opponent's opening move was indeed smooth, but compared to Kaito's almost suffocating offensive, this situation was not enough to shake him.
"Activate the Field Spell Card - [Call of Namek]!" The alien scenery once again replaced the scene in the card shop, causing a gasp from those around.
"Based on its effect, Special Summon a Saiyan monster with 1500 or less ATK from your hand! Descend! Saiyan Girl Chi-Chi!"
A spirited young woman dressed in martial arts attire appeared on the field (Light/Warrior/4-star/ATK1400/DEF800).
"Chi-Chi's effect activates! When this card is Special Summoned, you can add one Level 4 or lower Saiyan monster from your Deck to your hand. I choose [Saiyan Raditz]!"
"Next, I will summon [Saiyan Nappa]!" A bald warrior with an extremely burly and robust physique roared as he entered the arena (Earth/Warrior/4-star/ATK1700/DEF1000).
"Nappa's effect! When this card is successfully summoned, if there are other [Saiyan] monsters on the field, you can Special Summon a Level 4 [Saiyan] monster from your hand! I Special Summon [Saiyan Raditz], which was just added to my hand!"
A scarred, fierce-looking warrior appears (Dark/Warrior/4-star/ATK1500/DEF800).
"Hmph, no matter how many small fry there are, they're still small fry!" the green-haired youth scoffed. "The highest attack power is only 1700, how can they fight against my 2300 War God?"
"Is that really the case?" Yuki's lips curled into a smile. "I'll stack the level 4 [Saiyan Girl Chi-Chi] and the level 4 [Saiyan Nappa]! The two stars will form a stacking network!"
"XYZ Summon! Descend! [No. 39 Hope Royal Hope]!"
The two Saiyans turned into specks of light, and in the shimmering light, a Knight of Hope, clad in silver armor and wielding two swords, descended (Light/Warrior/Tier 4/ATK2500/DEF2000)!
"Attack power 2500?!" The green-haired youth was shocked, but quickly calmed down. "Only 200 more than my War God!"
"Battle Phase!" Yuki immediately entered the battle, "[No. 39 Hope Emperor Hope], attack [Sylva, the God of War of the Dark World]!"
I hope that Royal Hope will wield his twin swords and slay the demon general!
"Open the face-down card!" The green-haired youth immediately activated it. "Trap Card [Dark Realm Miasma]! When your opponent's monster declares an attack, I discard one card from my hand, and that opponent's monster's ATK decreases by 500! I discard [Dark Realm Hunter Brau], and your Hope's ATK decreases by 500!"
(Hope ATK: 2500 → 2000)
A dark miasma enveloped Hope, causing his attack power to plummet instantly.
"Hahaha! You think you can defeat my God of War with only 2000 attack power?" The green-haired youth laughed.
“Solvadora?” Yugi calmly replied, “Activate the effect of [Number 39: Hope the Emperor]! Remove one Xyz Material and negate the attack of one of your opponent's monsters! I negate the attack of [Sylva the Dark World]!”
A point of light disappeared from Hope's body, releasing the power of hope, which instantly immobilized the God of War Sylva, temporarily preventing him from unleashing his attack power.
"And," Yuki shouted, "because your monster attack was nullified, battle resumes! [No. 39 Hope the Emperor], continue attacking! Hope, you're about to attack!" "Flash of the Sword!"
Hope, with an attack power of 2000, has her attack nullified and her attack power restored to its original state (2300), but she is unable to move!
"Damn it!" the green-haired youth cursed under his breath.
Boom! The God of War, Sylva, was shattered by the Emperor of Hope!
绿发青年LP：4000→4000-(2300-2000)=3700？！
(Damage calculation: Hope with 2000 attack power vs. War God with 2300 attack power. With lower attack power, Yuuki takes 300 points of damage?)
Travelogue LP: 4000 → 3700
"Huh?" Yuji was taken aback, then realized what was happening. Hope's effect was "invalid attack," not "reduce attack power" or "change the form of attack." The God of War's attack power remained at 2300; it simply couldn't attack. Using Hope, with its 2000 attack power, to attack it would only result in Yuji taking 300 damage.
"Hahaha! Idiot!" The green-haired youth laughed again. "You don't even understand the effects of your own monsters? That's hilarious! This is your so-called 'Saiyan' deck? How ridiculous!"
The surrounding audience also began to whisper among themselves, seemingly thinking that Yuki had made a basic mistake.
Yuki's face flushed slightly, but he quickly calmed down. Indeed, he wasn't yet proficient enough in using Xyz Monsters, and this was a lesson learned.
"I set one card face down, end of turn." He ended his turn, and on the field were Hope with 2000 ATK (no materials) and Raditz with 1500 ATK.
"My turn! Draw!" The green-haired youth drew a card triumphantly. "Looks like the goddess of victory is on my side! Kid, the mistake you made will be fatal! Activate the second [Dark Realm's Guide]! We both draw one more card, then discard one card from our hand!"
Both players draw cards, then choose to discard cards from their hands.
Chapter 410 Legendary Broly
"I discard [Dragon God Grafa of the Dark Realm]!" the green-haired youth shouted. "Then, the effect of [Dragon God Grafa of the Dark Realm], which was discarded by its effect, activates! If this card's effect is discarded from the hand to the Graveyard, it is Special Summoned to the field! Furthermore, since it was discarded by [Dark Realm's Guide], I can draw another card!"
Boom! An even larger and more ferocious Dark Realm Dragon God descended, radiating terrifying pressure (Dark/Demon/8-star/ATK2700/DEF1800)! And the green-haired youth drew another card.
"Next, I will summon [Serulli, the Mentor of the Dark Realm]!" (Dark/Demon/3-Star/ATK1000/DEF300)
"Cerulli's effect! When this card is successfully Summoned, you can Special Summon 1 Level 4 or lower Dark World monster from your Graveyard! Revive! [Dark World Vanguard Bege~]!"
The previously abandoned scout has returned to the field (AT-K1600).
"Now, I have three monsters gathered on my field!" the green-haired youth said aggressively. "I'm stacking my Level 3 [Dark World Mentor Seruri], Level 4 [Dark World Vanguard Becky], and Level 8 [Dark World Dragon God Grafa]!"
Yu Ji's pupils contracted: "Three monsters stacked on top of each other?"
"Three stars form a superimposed network!" the green-haired youth shouted. "Descend! Rank 8! [Bron the Mad King of the Dark World]!"
Dark energy converged wildly, and a colossal demon king descended, clad in heavy armor, wielding a giant axe, and radiating an aura of madness and destruction (Dark/Demon Race/Tier 8/ATK 3000/DEF 2500)!
"【Dark World Mad King Brom】effect activated! When this card is Xyz Summoned, you can destroy and banish 1 monster your opponent controls by detaching 1 Xyz Material! I detach Seruli to destroy your 【Number 39 Hope Royal Hope】! Dark Mad Axe!"
The Mad King Braum swung his giant axe, and a jet-black energy slash roared toward Hope the Emperor!
Yuki's expression turned serious: "Activate the face-down card! Trap Card [Saiyan's Tenacity]! When an opponent's monster effect is activated, target one [Saiyan] monster I control, and negate that effect! I choose [Saiyan Raditz]!"
Raditz roared and charged forward to try and block the dark slash!
"Useless!" the green-haired youth laughed wildly. "Bron the Mad King's effect is 'Destroy and banish'! Your trap can only nullify effects, but it can't stop the destruction that has already been targeted! Moreover, your Raditz will be destroyed along with it!"
As expected, the Dark Slash easily tore through Raditz's defenses, destroying him and Hope the Emperor together, and the two figures completely disappeared, eliminated!