I'm in Yu-Gi-Oh!, but I'm also in Machine Ascension.

"Now, I'd like to introduce Professor Cobra, who will be in charge of dueling instruction along with several other teachers next semester!"

The middle-aged man, dressed in a deep purple suit and sporting a classic look with towering, snake-like fangs, immediately gave a brief self-introduction and introduced his policy, "Disclosure Duel." He then distributed exclusive "Dis-belt" metal wristbands to each student as a key to data collection.

Although Yufeng is actually the highest-ranking person in charge of duels at this dueling academy, Principal Samejima had previously given him instructions and given him a personal perspective.

Unlocking LINK Summoning might be more advantageous for entering the other world filled with spirits.

Therefore, Youfeng did not show any intention to deny it.

...

Just as Professor Cobra solemnly emphasized "Disclosure Duel," and Principal Samejima was about to announce the successful conclusion of the orientation meeting, Yuuka immediately rose slightly and walked onto the stage in the auditorium.

They proposed a welcome duel between the champion among the new recruits.

"Hmm...that does make a lot of sense, but—"

Soon, the bald headmaster, dressed in the red [Osiris-Red] academy uniform, reluctantly glanced around at the new students who had just joined the Duel Academy, and then hesitated before saying:

"Although it is true that if Director Youfeng personally teaches, everyone can experience the charm of dueling."

"But no newcomer would dare to challenge Director Youfeng, who possesses an invincible legend, at this time—that's really asking the impossible..."

But soon, accompanied by Principal Samejima's hesitant voice, the outstanding students from other branch schools who had just been introduced—Amen Garram, O'Brien, Jim, and John Anderson from the Northern Branch School—raised their arms with great interest, expressing their desire to participate in this orientation duel and fight against Youfeng.

"Hmm... the students' enthusiasm is really high..."

After a slight surprise, Principal Samejima immediately nodded and agreed to the welcoming duel where the teachers of the Duel Academy would challenge the four-person team from another school.

...

"Then, for the first match, I will face John."

After almost without hesitation choosing John as his opponent, the teachers, led by Principal Samejima, who were originally standing on the stage, all left, leaving the auditorium classroom stage empty.

After the podium was removed, the empty space that served as a temporary duel arena immediately became the temporary duel arena for this telepathic duel.

"...Hmm...I was just a little frustrated because my duel was interrupted..."

"Now is the perfect opportunity, Senior Youfeng. I've long wanted to give you a proper challenge!"

John Anderson, with his flowing sapphire blue hair, slowly walked onto the stage and immediately put on his Duel Disk.

The moment their eyes met, You Feng also revealed a smile:

"Great, John, you're in great spirits! I like it!"

Along with Youfeng's affirmative voice, he quickly pulled a silver-white metal hard drive from his pocket and tossed it high into the air.

At this moment, the two of them declared a duel almost in unison:

"DUEL!!!"

"DUEL!!!"

...

Then, as the coin landed, after receiving the return of the decision on who went first, Yufeng immediately chose to attack first in today's duel.

"Well, here we come!"

John's bright eyes immediately shone with a sapphire blue light, and at the same moment, he and Youfeng drew 5 cards as their initial hand resources.

"Excellent! All my precious jade beast family members have successfully mastered it!"

As a slight smile appeared on the boy's lips, Jaden Yuki and the others watching from the sidelines also felt a little expectant:

"Hmm! I heard that the power of the Jewel Beast deck that John uses comes from seven priceless gems possessed by an ancient country that worshipped the power of gems..."

"After these gems sank to the bottom of the sea, Mr. Pegasus of the International Illusion Society immediately obtained them and created seven unique [Jewel Beast] cards, each existing only once in the world..."

"Reputed to be the world's most valuable deck..."

As Tenjouin Asuka's voice rang out, Banjou Jun beside her quickly nodded in agreement.

"Yes, that's true... I even remember that the [Crystal Beast] deck chose John as its master during a duel..."

...

As the two explained their knowledge of the blue-haired boy's deck, the "jellyfish-headed" boy, Jaden Yuki, showed an even stronger sense of anticipation in his eyes:

"Well, as expected of someone Mr. Pegasus calls one of the strongest duelists to date..."

"Being chosen by a card is really cool!"

"To be honest... I'm even a little impatient to use [HERO] to fight John's [Jewel Beast]."

Soon, just as this veteran "jellyfish-headed" boy, who had a huge card addiction throughout the entire Yu-Gi-Oh! timeline, sent a "card game invitation" to John from afar.

You Feng also sized up the young man before him, slightly surprised:

"...Hmm...Is it because the card spirit of the Jewel Beast is so fond of it that the system issued an almost buzzing notification when it approached John?"

"The power of card spirits, unlocking LINK summons... I can't wait any longer!"

...

After letting out a deep sigh, Yufeng immediately focused his attention back on his hand. After a slight adjustment, he played a [Normal Spell] card that perfectly embodied the spirit of [Synchro]:

"First, John—"

"I'll activate a Normal Spell Card, Tuning, from my hand first!"

As this card, the first one that Yuufu brought to Duel Academy with Synchro, was played, the elegant harp appeared on the field.

Then, throughout the vast auditorium, melodious and enchanting tunes began to resonate, their notes floating and scattering:

"I can add 1 Tuner from my deck to my hand and shuffle my deck. After that, I can send the top card of my deck to the graveyard!"

Soon, as the card effects took effect, Youfeng immediately reached for his silver-white Duel Disk, took out his main deck, and began searching for cards based on their effects.

After successfully getting the cards with the limited field, Youfeng immediately put the deck back into the Duel Disk to shuffle and cut.

"And the [Synchronizer] card I just drew is, without a doubt, my soul card [Little Junk]!"

Accompanied by the exhilarating voice of the wind, the Level 3 Leather Armor Monster was immediately revealed from the hand to everyone, and then it was played directly:

"Then, I will summon it to the field in normal attack mode!"

A short, somewhat ugly-cute warrior wearing yellow leather armor and a hat, sporting round-framed glasses, also makes his appearance with the classic opening move of the game:

[Scrap Metal Synchronizer]

[Race: Warrior]

[Attribute: Dark]

[Star rating: 3]

[Attack power: 1300]

[Defense: 500]

...

"What is this?! Is Senior Yuuka going to do a synchronization test today?"

"I remember that the terminals under Senior Youfeng's system could completely shatter even the [Light of Annihilation], which possesses the power to destroy the world..."

"【Meteorite Dragon】!"

As Jaden Yuki's slightly surprised voice rang out, everyone's attention quickly turned to Yuuki.

"Yeah, that's right."

Manjou-no-Mikoto, who was also looking excited, took a deep breath at this moment:

"I remember that in Senior Yufeng's deck, there was also a powerful 12-star card that Senior Yufeng called the 'Runaway Dragon'..."

...

In the instant that everyone's emotions were stirred to an extremely high level, John, who was Yufeng's opponent, also looked at the [Scrap Synchron] on Yufeng's field with a slightly surprised expression, seemingly unaware of just how much power this mere 3-star monster card contained.

But soon——

Yuufu immediately swiped his finger towards the graveyard of his silver Duel Disk, activating the effect of [Scrap Synchron]:

"Then, when this card is successfully Summoned, you can target 1 Level 2 or lower monster in your Graveyard; Special Summon that monster in Defense Position. Negate the effects of the monster Special Summoned by this effect."

"So, what I'm about to summon right now is a [Value-Added G] that was just pushed into the graveyard by the effect of [Tuning]!"

Soon, a hand trap monster card that is destined to become one of the most versatile in the OCG card battle environment was Special Summoned to the field in face-up Defense Position.

A hint of surprise flickered in the eyes of Jaden Yuki, who was watching from the sidelines:

"Wait... isn't this the [Cockroach Bully] card I drew before?"

"How come Senior Youfeng got to draw it too?"

"This thing is useless, isn't it? Why did you put it in your deck?"

...

And just as Jaden Yuki looked on in bewilderment at Yuuki's [Value-Added G] in the arena, Yuuki immediately raised his hand:

"Shut up! Jellyfish head!"

"Next—I will proceed with the most crucial step in my combo!"

"This is the inevitable path that every Synchro player goes through—using [G] or [Gray] to tune stars!"

Soon, following Youfeng's excited voice, Bang immediately reached into his silver-white Duel Disk, taking out his entire Extra Deck. Then, amidst the abundance of silver-white Synchro power, he drew a Level 5 Synchro Machine Warrior:

"Now, I will use the 3-star tuner [Scrap Synchro] and the 2-star tuner [G-Synchronizer]!"

"3+2=5!"

"Gather the power of the wind! Bring a powerful sense of transcendence to my Synchro! Synchro Summon—[Scrap Speedster]!"

In an instant, a white light flashed, a hurricane howled through the auditorium, and a powerful warrior in silver-white mechanical armor, He Han, appeared on the field. Accompanied by bursts of light, he soared into the air and assumed a punching attack stance.

[The one that accelerates waste production]

[Race: Warrior]

[Attribute: Wind]