Is this the world of card dealers? Yada thieves!

In reality, at this moment, Jonouchi, watching the attack of the approaching [Serpent God-Yi], did indeed begin to reminisce.

However, at this moment, he was not recalling the details of his journey or the bonds he had formed, but rather the Duel City from long ago.

At that grand event, Jonouchi, who had made it all the way to the semi-finals, needed to defeat Kaiba, who was standing next to him at that moment. At the end of that duel, the image of the monster summoned by Kaiba appeared before Jonouchi's eyes.

An excessively strong resistance, infinitely large attack power, and a final blow that determines victory or defeat.

Looking at the [Serpent God-Yi] before him, Jonouchi naturally thought of the [Obelisk the Titan] that the seahorse used to deliver the final blow.

Such a monster...

I absolutely cannot lose to a monster like that a second time!

"The same move won't work on a duelist. Wouldn't it make me look pathetic to lose to the same move?" Jonouchi shouted to bolster his spirits, drawing a card from his hand. "It's still my battle phase. I'll activate this Quick-Play Spell Card in my hand: [Trap Booster]!"

"Discard one card from my hand, then activate a trap card from my hand!"

"The trap card I'm going to activate is this one, [Bonewood Fish]!"

When Darzal saw that Jonouchi had activated a Trap Card at this moment, he couldn't help but sneer: "Heh, a desperate struggle. Because of the effect of [Orichalcohol Torritos], [Serpent God-Yi] will not be affected by your effect."

To everyone's surprise, the city responded with the same cold laugh: "Who said I was going to set a trap for your [Serpent God-Yi]?"

"What?!"

Jonouchi then sent a card from his hand to the graveyard and said, "The effect of [Bonewood Fish] is to discard one card from your hand, and then each player chooses one monster of 4 stars or lower from the opponent's graveyard and Special Summon it to their field. The monster Special Summoned by this effect is destroyed during the End Phase of the next turn."

At this point, Jonouchi's hand was completely depleted. In their place, Dartz and Jonouchi each had a percussion instrument made of bone appear on their respective fields.

Although it's said to be a free choice, in reality, whether it's Jonouchi, Kaiba, or Yugi, they've all used high-star monsters so far. Dartz only has one monster to choose from—that is, Kuriboh, which Yugi abandoned.

Meanwhile, on the other side, the [Bonewood Fish] on the field inside the castle shattered, revealing the figure of a monster—a monster he had dragged out of Dartz's graveyard...

It's an Orichalcos weapon!?

【Kuriko Ball】【ATK300→800】

[Orichalcohol Vessel] [DEF500]

"Hmph, Dartz, I don't need to explain the effects of this monster, right? It's your own monster, after all." Jonouchi said smugly, hands on his hips. "Although there is a monster Special Summon, unfortunately, this is a battle between my [Dark Dragon - Demon Dragon] and your [Serpent God - Yi], which was designated by your [Martyr's Grudge], so there will be no battle rollback!"

"Then, the [Orichalcos Vessel] will absorb all the combat damage I have taken!"

"boom!"

The moment after Jonouchi finished speaking, [Serpent God-Yi]'s attack struck and engulfed [Demon Dragon-Dark Demon Dragon], but the aftershocks of the attack were absorbed by [Orichalcos Vessel] before they reached Jonouchi.

[The Vessel of Orichalcos] [Absorption ∞]

Dartz never expected that his attack, which he was so confident of defeating, would end up being blocked by his own card.

Who would have thought that Jonouchi, with his thick eyebrows and big eyes, would actually follow Pegasus's lead and play with minotaurs? Unforgivable, Pegasus!

After enduring an attack from its "evolved" ultimate form, [Serpent God-Yi], [Orichalcos Vessel], despite looking like it was about to self-destruct at any moment, actually held on and remained on the field within the castle.

"Phew, I escaped death." After escaping death, Jonouchi finally breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Dartz, saying, "You didn't expect that, Dartz, I'm still alive."

"Then, I'll end this round like this."

[Within the city: 3700LP, 0 cards in hand]

[Orichalcohol Vessel] [DEF500]

【GaiKa】

Seeing that the city was safe and sound, Kaiba and Yugi were somewhat relieved. However, Kaiba, still with his awkward personality, arrogantly said, "What a sorry sight, you mediocre people, wasting so many cards just to prolong your lives."

"But I'm glad you're alright, Jonouchi." Yugi quickly interjected to prevent Kaiba and Jonouchi from arguing again.

Dartz looked at the three who were relieved to have dodged an attack and said unhappily, "Hmph, you were just lucky to escape with your lives. Now it's my turn. I'll see how long you can last."

"Draw a card!"

Dartz glanced at the card he had drawn and activated it nonchalantly: "Although [Orichalcos Vessel] can absorb damage without limit, it's nothing without the matching [Orichalcos God Doll]. It's a monster with a mere 500 defense points. I'll just use [Kuriboh] that I got from you to destroy it!"

"Enter my battle phase, then attack the Orichalcos Vessel with the Kuriboh!"

Seeing this, Yugi quickly reminded Jonouchi, "Jonouchi, my backcourt card is face down!"

"Understood, then I'll chain [Kuriboo]'s attack declaration and reveal the face-down card!" Although he didn't know what card Yugi had set down, out of trust in Yugi, Jonouchi pressed the button to activate the face-down card immediately, and the card that Yugi had set down on the field was revealed.

"Trap Card [Half Damage Unbreakable], target [Orichalcum Vessel] to activate!" Yugi explains. "The targeted monster cannot be destroyed by battle this turn, and the damage it takes from battle against you is halved!"

The Kuriboh, whose attack power was boosted by 500 points by the [Orichalcos Barrier], crashed into the [Orichalcos Vessel]. Although it looked like it was about to self-destruct at any moment, it successfully withstood the attack.

Dartz, with a sour face, said, "Your vitality is really tenacious, but that's only for now."

"During my Main Phase, I activate the effect of [Orichalcos Torritos], I have two monsters on my field, and I recover 1000 Life Points. Then, I set one card face down, and my turn ends."

"And any monster Special Summoned by the effect of [Bonewood Fish] shall be destroyed during the End Phase of this turn."

As the [Orichalcos Vessel] finally shattered and returned to its graveyard, Dartz sneered and stamped a card, saying, "Without the barrier, I'd like to see how long you can struggle."

[Dartz: 0→1000LP, Hand Cards 0]

【Snake God - Yi】【ATK∞】

【GaiKa】

(Field) [Orichalcos Barrier] [Orichalcos Aura] [Orichalcos Toritos]

Is Chapter 653 the end?

After Darzal finished his turn, Seahorse didn't rush to draw a card, but instead looked up at [Serpent God-Yi].

"A monster with infinite attack power..."

Although the seahorse was slightly frightened by the threatening aura emanating from the Serpent God Yi when it first appeared, the fright was more like the shock one feels when turning around after using the toilet and finding someone behind them.

Having fully adapted to the oppressive aura of the evil serpent god before him, Kaiba's current feelings were more like the excitement of seeing an opponent worthy of his full effort.

This duel is the final battle to end the Doma organization. Only an opponent of this caliber is worthy of it. Only an opponent as difficult to conquer as this is worthy of Seto Kaiba's duel.

"My turn—" Kaiba drew a card from his deck. Though his expression remained calm, his eyes betrayed his inner excitement. "Draw!"

"And then, it's this magic card, 'The Treasure Card of Life'!"

"Draw cards from my deck until I have five cards in my hand, and then, as a price, discard all my cards during the fifth standby phase after activating this card."

Several turns after Dartz activated the "Life-Slicing Treasure Card," Kaiba also activated this powerful card draw card, replenishing his hand to five cards in one go.

However, as Kaiba drew his card, Dartz was unimpressed: "Seth, the Blue-Eyes White Dragon deck you use is best at strong attacks, but unfortunately, after losing Obelisk the Tormentor, no matter how much you increase the attack power of your monsters, there is a limit, and you can never get close to the concept of ∞ even a little bit."

"Increasing the number of cards in your hand is completely meaningless. Come on, summon the monsters you use for defense to die, and then live a miserable life."

Dartz's provocation was far too obvious. Even the slow-witted Joey could see through Dartz's trick, let alone the quick-witted Yugi. He was just trying to get Kaiba to put his monster in attack position so that it would be attacked by [Serpent God-Yi] in the next turn. It was as certain as peeing on your pants when it's windy.

However, Yugi and Jonouchi also knew that while such a provocation would not have worked for anyone else, it was particularly effective on Kaiba.

"Hmph, you've really underestimated me. The word 'retreat' doesn't exist in my life; there's only moving forward," Seahorse said coldly, looking at Dartz.

Dartz responded with a chilling smile: "Move forward? That's a real shame. Humanity's future is nothing but a silent darkness. That's why I've decided to wipe humanity out and create a new future for this planet."

"I never said I would leave my future to you to decide. If you dare to interfere with my glorious and illustrious future, then open your eyes wide and watch closely, Dartz, and witness how I will crush you with my [Blue Eye]!"

Kaiba said, activating the card in his hand: "Quick-Play Spell Card [Ultimate Fusion], which can only be activated during both players' Main Phases. Return three [Blue-Eyes White Dragons] from my Graveyard to the Deck as Fusion Materials, and Special Summon this Ultimate Dragon from the Fusion Deck!"

"O strongest and most ultimate dragon in history, transcending time and space, descend! Wagatsumashi!!"

"【Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon】!!!"

The white dragon, symbolizing "victory," is reborn from the graveyard with the activation of a spell card. It circles around Kaiba and gathers into a card, which Kaiba then places on the Duel Disk.

Kaiba's cape billowed wildly as an updraft suddenly appeared, and behind him, the majestic and powerful Ultimate Dragon descended!

Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon [ATK4500]

With its powerful attack and cool appearance, Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon would surely dominate the field if it appeared in a regular duel. However, what it faces now is the Serpent God Yi, whose attack power is infinitely large on Dartz's field.

Before Dartz could utter a sarcastic remark, Kaiba took out another card from his hand, flipped it over, and revealed it: "In accordance with my will, Dartz, the ace I used to defeat you is now in my hand."

"Compared to [True Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon], [Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon] doesn't have the power to launch continuous attacks, but she is still my most trusted ace monster. Keep your eyes wide open, the ultimate dragon is about to show its most resilient, invincible, and strongest form!"

"Tribute my Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon to Special Summon this monster from my hand!"

"Let your light utterly tear apart the filth and defilement of darkness! Shatter, shatter, resounding applause!"

The body of the Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon was enveloped in light and transformed into a sphere. The ultimate light shone from Kaiba's field, illuminating the entire temple.

Despite possessing immense attack power and ranking among the top Duel Monsters, the Serpent God Yi on Dartz Field wriggled uncomfortably under the stimulation of the light, as if unable to adapt to the brightness before it.

Even Dartz was surprised to see the card Kaiba played: "That monster is from three thousand years ago—"

Dartz's low murmur was completely drowned out by Kaiba's shout. He slammed the card in his hand onto the Duel Disk and yelled the monster's name:

"Come to my side!"

"Brut-Ace-Seninger-Doragon!!!"

"boom!"

The sphere of light exploded violently, its impact sweeping across the interior of the [Orichalcos Barrier], easily dispelling the darkness that constantly clung to [Serpent God-Yi] and destabilizing the black hole it inhabited. The specks of light that rose into the air as the sphere exploded fell like snowflakes, and amidst this stardust-strewn scene, a colossal dragon, its form best described as "magnificent," appeared behind the seahorse.

Unlike the imposing bodies of the Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon and the Blue-Eyes Chaos Dragon, the dragon that descended behind Kaiba appeared slender and elongated, with mysterious blue patterns covering its pure white body. Just by standing behind Kaiba with its wings spread, the white spirit dragon gave people an indescribable sense of oppression.

A touch came from near his cheek. He turned his head and found that it was the white dragon he had summoned, nuzzling him affectionately. Unconsciously, he let out a smile that he himself did not realize.

Looking again at Dartz and the giant snake behind him, Kaiba confidently declared, "This is my ultimate trump card, the Blue-Eyes Light Dragon!"

[Blue-Eyes Light Dragon] [10☆/Light]

[Dragon Clan/Effect]

【3000/2500→5700/2500】

"Each dragon monster in my graveyard will increase the attack power of Blue-Eyes Light Dragon by 300. Currently, I have a total of 9 dragon monsters in my graveyard, so the attack power of Blue-Eyes Light Dragon is 5700!"

"The attack power is good... but the opponent's attack power is infinite."

Outside the barrier, Ryuzaki's eyes widened, instinctively wanting to exclaim in amazement at the attack power of the Blue-Eyes Light Dragon, but then belatedly remembered that the infinitely powerful Serpent God-Yi was still on the field.

Because of the imposing presence and radiance of the Blue-Eyes Light Dragon, not only those inside the dueling arena but also those outside, Ryuzaki, subconsciously dispelled his fear of the Serpent God Yi and was filled with confidence in the Blue-Eyes Light Dragon.

In fact, this wasn't the first time Blue-Eyes Light Dragon had appeared. During the "Pyramid of Light" incident at Kaiba Industrial Park, the game used the power of Blue-Eyes Light Dragon to destroy Anubis's Pyramid of Light. However, that incident was not made public, so this was the first time Ryuzaki had seen Kaiba use this monster and he didn't know what kind of power Blue-Eyes Light Dragon possessed.

It's worth noting that even Pegasus himself admitted that, considering all the Duel Monster cards he created, even including the "Egyptian Three," the combination of Kaiba's "Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon" and Shadi's "Blue-Eyes Light Dragon" is arguably the strongest card.