Is this the world of card dealers? Yada thieves!

"Symbolized by the earth, shaped like a fox, and empowered by the harvest, awaken, you creations that emulate the power of the gods—Level 7☆, Special Summon!"

"【Kibouko-Uka no Mitama Inari】!"

The piece of metal that was slammed to the ground by the [Iron King Battle] bounced up the moment it hit the ground, unfolded and transformed into a huge mechanical beast that looked like a fox. A blue indicator light lit up on its body and a power display like a rice stalk was on its tail.

【Machine Fox - Uka's Soul Inari】【7☆/Land】

[Mechanical Race/Effect]

[2250/2250]

"【Machine Fox - Uka no Mitama Inari】?" Misawa glanced at the giant mechanical fox specially summoned by 【Iron King Battle】, frowning with some doubt.

It wasn't that he was surprised that his opponent could Special Summon a monster during his turn; after all, he had witnessed their headmaster's "Meteor" in a video, which could turn all the opponent's hopes into absolute despair in an instant. What puzzled him was the giant mechanical fox itself.

Japan has its own legend of the "Three Fox Gods"—Inari. Unlike Misawa, who is obsessed with science, his father, Hiroya Misawa, gradually became interested in the myths about the undead monsters he believed in after experiencing something in the past (referring to being beaten up by Hayato in a duel). This subtly influenced Misawa to learn about some of the myths and legends.

(Fox God (Fox Zhen))

But the key point isn't that the mechanical fox took a god's name, but rather—

"As far as I remember, the [Kikudo] card series is a recent release from the International Mirage Company. Like the [Six Samurai] series, it was designed with reference to ancient samurai and ninja elements, and also incorporated the multiplication table. However, there are no noteworthy high-level monsters or fusion monsters in it. It is a deck series with a promising future."

Recalling the [Kiku] monsters he remembered, most of which had bodies with obvious wooden structures, and then glancing at the [Kiku-ko-Uka no Mitama Inari], which looked like it had wandered off from a tokusatsu film set, Misawa said, "Is this really a [Kiku]?"

"【機巧】 and 【機巧】 are not the same. The 【機巧】 you mentioned is 'カラクリ', but the 【機巧】 of 【铁海王战】 is 'きこう'," explained 【光海王战】, who was watching the battle, thus repaying Misawa for her explanation earlier. "As for the origin of its 【機巧】, it seems to be based on the myths of gods from other lands that circulate among you humans?"

When [Light Realm King Battle] finished speaking, he seemed uncertain and looked at [Iron Realm King Battle] for confirmation. The giant mechanical humanoid paused for a moment, as if pondering something, before speaking: "Intelligence level: Encrypted, no explanation or permission required."

"This is forbidden." With that, the massive Iron King Battle even human-like raised a finger near what appeared to be its mouth, indicating that it absolutely could not speak. However, this gesture would be fine if a beautiful girl did it, but on a behemoth like Iron King Battle, it looked rather strange.

"Tsk, stingy." Having failed to glean the information he was interested in, [Light Realm King Battle] pouted and sat down again, looking at Sanze and saying, "Hey, you little brother called Wuze, teach this guy a lesson! Good luck!"

"It's not Five Swamps, it's Three Swamps!"

When Misawa corrected [Light King Battle]'s name, [Iron King Battle] didn't lower the finger he had raised. Instead, he pointed forward at the monster on Misawa's field and said, "Activation condition: If [Machine Fox - Uka no Mitama Inari] is successfully Summoned or Special Summoned, target a face-up monster on your opponent's field. Effect: Special Summon a monster from my Deck or hand with the same ATK and DEF as the targeted monster."

"Target selected: DARK Attribute 【Six Samurai's True Shadow】, Special Summon this DARK Attribute monster with 2450 ATK and DEF from the Deck." A thick piece of metal popped out of the 【Iron King Battle】 deck, and like the previous 【Machine Fox - Uka no Mitama Inari】, that piece of metal was also mainly gold.

"Symbol of calamity, form of a serpent, power of disaster, awaken, we who emulate the power of the gods—Level 8☆, Special Summon!"

As the Iron King Battle hurled the iron block to the ground, this time the metal began to transform and unfold before even touching the ground. In the blink of an eye, Misawa saw the metal transform into a massive, three-headed mechanical behemoth with four legs, a long tail trailing behind it, and a pair of claws connected by mechanical arms and three cannons mounted on its body.

"【Kibou no Sushi - Murakumo Orochi】!"

【Kibou no Orochi - Murakumo Orochi】【8☆/Dark】

[Mechanical Race/Effect]

[2450/2450]

"【Murakumo Orochi】? Orochi Yamata! They just stitched the name of the Kusanagi sword at the tail together?" Misawa remembered that the legendary monster "Yamata no Orochi" was also called "Yamata no Orochi," and he made a sarcastic remark. Looking at the three-headed, four-legged monster, he couldn't help but continue, "Even if it's imitating mythology, this is a complete failure to capture the essence. The so-called 'Yamata no Orochi' means 'each of its head and tail has eight branches,' and 'one body has eight heads and eight tails,' which is also recorded in the Kojiki."

"Where's your 'Yamata no Orochi'? It only has three heads, and what's with the four legs?"

Hearing Misawa's criticism of his work, [Iron King Battle] seriously defended himself like a creator: "Although there are only three snake heads, there are five when you add the wing heads with sharp blades. And with the three mechanical arms on the back that carry the launcher, although it is not 'eight heads,' it can make up 'Yamata no Orochi.'"

"Then where's your tail? Putting aside the fact that snakes have four legs, how come you only have one tail?"

[Iron World King Battle] was stumped by Misawa's question, and after a long pause, he managed to utter, "This is a prohibited matter."

Even though it's a mechanically synthesized voice that's normally devoid of emotion, Misawa could still detect a hint of guilt in the voice of "Iron King Battle".

Meanwhile, [King of Light Battle] seized the opportunity to complain: "I think this guy clearly forgot his limits when he was making things, so he used up almost all the materials in other works. When it came to making that [Kidou-Serpent - Murakumo Orochi], he just took a dragon-like machine he made before and modified it and that was it?"

"If you replace the sharp blades with wings and change the style of the cannons on the back, without changing anything else, you can only fool idiots by making it look like a three-headed dragon."

[Light King Battle] didn't continue speaking because she saw that after saying just a few words, [Iron King Battle]'s face was already a little red.

"Nonsense, we can't understand it. What you're saying doesn't exist." Having forcefully evaded the question, [Iron King Battle] chose to divert the others' attention with a duel. "Continue your turn, human."

"So you remember this is my turn? Moving around during someone else's turn." Misawa glanced at the two high-level monsters that [Iron King Battle] had Special Summoned onto the field without even starting its own turn, and continued, "Then I'll activate the effect of [Six Samurai's Spirit Generation] on my field."

"As a Union Monster, [Six Samurai's Spirit Generation] can be equipped as an Equip Card to any monster on my field whose name includes [Six Samurai] during my Main Phase once per turn, or this card can be removed from its equipped state and Special Summoned in face-up Attack Position."

"I will equip [Six Samurai's Spirit Generation] to [True Six Samurai - Shining Blade]." Pressing down on the virtual card in front of him and dragging it downwards, the semi-transparent spirit of [Six Samurai's Spirit Generation] on Misawa's field disappeared into the armor and hid. Then, the many armors flew towards the direction of [True Six Samurai - Shining Blade] on his field.

【True Six Samurai - Shinzan】wearing a much thicker new armor over his existing armor, he did not resist at all, and said in a rather profound voice: "My comrade, I have felt your domineering spirit, I have understood your determination, let us unite now!"

(Approximate scene)

【True Six Samurai - Shinzan】(Six Samurai's Spirit Generation) 【ATK 2100→2600】

Having successfully donned the armor, [Radiant Slash]'s power immediately surged, increased wildly, and intensified! His aura was stronger than ever before, exuding unparalleled dominance and madness! Despite being only a level 4☆, he possessed such immense power, comparable to [Red-Eyes Black Dragon], what in the world could possibly withstand him?

He's a bastard among the Six Samurai, what in the world can stand against him?

"When used as an Equip Card, 'Six Samurai's Spirit Generation' increases the ATK of the equipped monster by 500 points, and destroys the equipped monster instead if it is destroyed. In addition, if 'True Six Samurai - Shining Blade' equipped with 'Six Samurai' destroys an opponent's monster by battle, I draw one card from my Deck."

[The Six Samurai's Instructor] was looking at [True Six Samurai - Shinzan] with an embarrassed, murderous gaze. Shinzan was laughing maniacally, as if he wanted to join some envious family. Misawa didn't think much of it. He just glanced at them and continued, "In this way, the position on the field will be empty again, and my strategy can continue."

"Am I going to have to use the effect of [Six Samurai Gate] again? That card's effect doesn't even have a one-time limit per turn. Even though it requires consuming [Bushido Counters], the [Six Samurai] cards are just too easy to Special Summon. They can be replenished so easily."

[King of Light Battle] glanced at the two spell cards on Misawa's field besides [Six Samurai Spirits]. There were four [Bushido Counters] on each of [Six Samurai Academy] and [Six Samurai Gate]. "Just those two counters alone are enough to use the card search effect twice."

"However, you probably don't intend to use them all, do you?"

Misawa nodded and said, "If I didn't know the opponent's monster, I might have used up all the Bushido Tokens from the Rokubuin, but for now, I'll keep some."

"Because of the four Bushido Counters, Rokubuin reduced the attack power of all face-up monsters on the opponent's field by 400 points."

【Kibou Fox - Uka no Mitama Inari】【ATK 2250→1850】

【Kidou-Sei-Murakumo Orochi】【ATK2450→2050】

Because of the presence of Bushido Counters on the Rokubuin, the attack power of the two high-level monsters in the Iron Kaio Battle has been reduced by 400 points. Furthermore, as Misawa continues to summon and special summon, the number of Bushido Counters increases, and their attack power will continue to decrease. Currently, the only monsters that Misawa can defeat on the field are the 2000 DEF monster, Shadow of the Six Samurai, and the 1800 DEF monster, which happen to be the two monsters that the Iron Kaio Battle previously disdained.

However, even though his own "Six Samurai Master" and "True Six Samurai - Shining Slash" both surpassed the attack power of "Iron King Battle's" monster, Misawa did not let his guard down. Instead, he pondered why "Iron King Battle" would Special Summon his monster at this time.

While it's true that the effect of [Shien's Dojo] happens to fulfill the Special Summoning conditions of [Kikou-ko - Uka no Mitama Inari], could it be that [Iron King Battle] felt it couldn't destroy its monsters since it couldn't enter the Battle Phase this turn, so it recklessly Special Summoned the monsters?

Misawa's intuition told him that the Iron King War must have had its own purpose in doing so.

In short, let's test the waters first.

Pointing at a card in front of him, Misawa watched as the card spun out and spontaneously combusted. He then loudly proclaimed, "It's time to show you the strongest card in this deck, the Iron King Battle! Witness the might of the Six Samurai who command the world!"

"Move into battle immediately! Great, Great, Great, Great General!"

"My way of life, Okehazama! When will my wish be fulfilled? To unify the world!" A male voice rang out from the flames emanating from the card, followed by a menacing katana that cleaved through the flames, revealing a man in full general's armor, wielding the katana. He slowly sheathed the sword and murmured, "Life is but fifty years, compared to the inhabitants of this world, is it but a dream, an illusion...?"

"Hahahahahaha!"

Then, he suddenly opened his eyes, revealing scarlet irises, and burst into maniacal laughter. Even without making any movement, just standing there gave off the feeling of a "Demon King"!

【Great General - Purple Flame】【7☆/Flame】

[Warrior Race/Effect]

[2500/2400]

This was the first non-Six Samurai monster that Misawa played in the duel, and also the first Shien monster, which made the King of Light Tournament clear about what kind of monster Shien was, as mentioned in Misawa's previous cards such as Shien's Dojo.

The prototype of 【Great General - Shien】 is Oda Nobunaga, the most famous figure in the Sengoku period and one of the most well-known figures in the entire history of Japan. He is the supreme commander of the 【Six Samurai】, which are based on Oda Nobunaga's six armies!

"【General Shien】is not a 【Six Samurai】monster, therefore it does not increase the 【Bushido Counters】on the 【Six Samurai Institute】 and 【Six Samurai Gate】. If I have two or more 【Six Samurai】monsters on my field, 【General Shien】can be Special Summoned directly from my hand."

Misawa explained the conditions for Special Summoning [Great General - Shien], then carefully observed the monsters on the field in the [Iron King Battle] event. To his surprise, one of the monsters did indeed make a special move. However, it wasn't [Kikakushi-Murakumo Orochi], which Misawa was particularly wary of due to the immense fame of its prototype "Yamata no Orochi," but rather [Kikakushi-Uka no Mitama Inari], which had already used two of its effects?!

Chapter 1337 Ichisaki wins the game~

"The third effect of 【Kibou-Tama Inari - Uka no Mitama】 requires: each successful Normal or Special Summon of a monster by the opponent." 【Iron King Battle】 waved his hand, "Effect: Inflict 300 effect damage to the opponent."

"Yu Feng Jin!"

With a flick of its tail, the mechanical fox activated the thrusters at the very end of its metal body, unleashing a surge of blue-white flames that resembled a soul. A shockwave swept across the field, passing directly through [General-Shien] and the other [Six Samurai], striking Misawa.

"Well!"

Misawa Daichi: 4000→3700LP

As his life points dropped, he clearly felt the pain, an experience unlike any ordinary duel in reality, which immediately reminded Misawa of his past experiences: "The Dark Game?"

"Is that how humans refer to dueling rituals?" [Light Kaio War] chuckled. "If you mean a battle where the loser dies, then that's right. The dueling ritual you and [Iron Kaio War] are currently engaged in is a Dark Game. But, you humans won't actually die anyway, will you?"

“That doesn’t mean we’ll just let you bunch of weirdos do whatever you want with us and hurt us however you want.” Misawa said, looking at [Kikou-ko-tama Inari], “Luckily I didn’t use the effect of [Shien no Dojo] to Special Summon a monster from the deck earlier, otherwise I might have lost more than 300 Life Points.”

"But trying to suppress me from continuing to Special Summon monsters with that kind of effect? ​​Don't even think about it!"

"Send three different Six Samurai monsters from my field—Wind Attribute [Shadow Six Samurai - Fuuma], Earth Attribute [Six Samurai Master], and DARK Attribute [Six Samurai True Shadow]—to the Graveyard, and Special Summon this monster from my Deck. Triple Contact Fusion!"

"Who am I? It's me! A ninja!" Dressed in glowing clothing that was anything but understated, just like the [Six Shadow Samurai - Fuuma], and wearing a headband and mask that only revealed his eyes, the ninja appeared on Misawa's field after the three-body monster exploded into smoke. He wore a retractable beam claw on one hand and held a lightsaber upside down in the other, giving him a rather futuristic look. "Oh my god, reporting for duty!"

【Shadow Six Samurai - Fuuma】【6☆/Light】

[Warrior Race/Fusion/Effect]

[2400/2400]

The prototype of 【Kagero Six Samurai - Rihan】 can be seen from his name. Rihan "Rihan" is a suffix extracted from "ハットリ-ハンゾウ" ​​(Hattori-Hanzo), which means "half-body". His real name is Hattori Hanzo, a famous ninja who served under Tokugawa Ieyasu as a samurai and was known as "Oni Hanzo".

"Due to the special summoning of [Shadow Six Samurai - Riban], the number of [Bushido Indicators] on [Rokubuin] and [Rokubu Gate] has increased."

As Misawa finished speaking, [Iron King Battle] followed up with: "However, because your Special Summon of the monster was successful, the effect of [Kiki-Tama - Uka no Mitama Inari], which also has no limit of once per turn, is activated again, inflicting 300 effect damage on the opponent's duelist."

"Well!"

[Misawa Daichi: 3700→3400LP, 3 card in hand]

【True Six Samurai - Shining Slash】(Six Samurai's Spirit Generation) 【2600/800→2300/500】

[Rokubu-in] [Bushido Indicator 4→5]

[Six Samurai Gate] [Bushido Indicator 4→6]

【Kibou Fox - Uka no Mitama Inari】【ATK 1850→1750】

【Kidou-Sei-Murakumo Orochi】【ATK2050→1950】

"Because the only remaining 'Six Samurai' monster on the field besides myself is the newly appeared 'Shadow Six Samurai - Rihan,' the effect of 'True Six Samurai - Shining Slash' increasing its ATK and DEF by 300 points has also failed. However, the appearance of 'Shadow Six Samurai - Rihan' is necessary," Misawa said, waving his hand.

"Remove four Bushido Counters from the Gate of the Six Samurai to activate its effect. Add the Six Samurai Master from my Graveyard to my hand. Then, since I control a Six Samurai monster, Special Summon it from my hand and add more Bushido Counters to the cards on the field!"

The [Six Samurai's Master], who had just been sent to the graveyard as one of the fusion materials, pushed open the [Six Samurai Gate] again and returned to the field, making the [True Six Samurai - Shinzan], who had finally gotten some relief, feel uncomfortable again. To make matters worse, its attack and defense were increased because there were two more [Six Samurai] besides it.

[The Six Samurai's Instructor] [ATK2100]