Yu-Gi-Oh!: This isn't a duel!

"Ignite the engines! Return!"

Buzzing—!

A sharp, rapid sound of propellers spinning at high speed came from the vortex of the cemetery.

Immediately afterwards, a bright yellow flame suddenly erupted, shattering the silence of the data space.

Propelled by the flames, a mechanical monster shaped like a small single-person jet plane soared into the sky. Its tail engine spewed out dazzling flames, drawing a beautiful arc in the air before coming to a steady stop on Youyang's field, emitting a roar that signaled its imminent launch.

Jet Synchronizer

【★1】【Fire/Mechanical/Adjustment/Effect】【Attack: 500 / Defense: 0】

"The Adjustment Monster... is it finally coming?"

As the small, flame-burning machine—the Jet Synchronizer—screeched sharply from its tail engine, the air in the entire duel dimension seemed to become scorching and restless.

Kairos narrowed his eyes slightly behind his glasses, drawing Vivian's attention from the sidelines as she fixed her gaze on You Yang's game.

After all, the man before them was known as the "Chosen One," and the legendary power of the God of Synchronization resided within him!

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, You Yang did not hesitate at all.

He suddenly swung his hand, grabbing two cards from the duel disk, his voice booming and piercing through the storm of data!

"I'm using the Level 4 [Junk King] and the Level 1 Tuner [Jet Synchron] to adjust the Star Rank!"

"Level 4 + Level 1 = Level 5!"

Om-!

[Jet Synchronizer] transformed into a green, luminous ring, instantly enveloping the massive [Scrap King].

Inside the halo, four shining stars lined up, their synchronized radiance converging wildly behind You Yang, as if trying to break through the data dome!

"The gathered stars will ignite the dormant sparks deep within the scrap metal!"

"Awaken that long-dormant power and transform it into a swift path to victory!"

"Synchronization Summon! Rank 5 - [Scrap Speedster]!!"

boom!

Amidst the dazzling light, a white bolt of lightning plummeted from the sky.

It was a lithe figure clad in a pure white, streamlined aerodynamic battle suit. He performed a graceful somersault in mid-air and landed steadily.

The long, bright red scarf around his neck fluttered in the wind, and his entire body roared, exuding a wild beauty that pursued ultimate speed.

[Scrap Speed ​​Booster] [★5] [Wind/Warrior/Synchro/Effect] [Attack: 1800 / Defense: 1000]

As soon as he landed, You Yang waved his hand and shouted without hesitation:

"At this very moment! Full engine speed!"

"I activate the [Scrap Speedster] entry effect!"

"This card can only be activated if it is successfully Synchro Summoned."

"Special Summon as many 'Synchro' Tuner monsters as possible from your Deck in Defense Position!"

However, no sooner had You Yang finished speaking than Kairos's icy voice poured down like a bucket of cold water:

"Don't even think about it! There's no such thing as extreme speed when faced with my absolute blockade!"

"Chain the effects of [the waste growth driver]!"

"I activate the effect of the [Tech Genus: Long-handled Blade Demolitionist] on the field!"

"During your turn or your opponent's turn, you can target 1 monster on the field that is Special Summoned from your Extra Deck."

"Eliminate that monster—directly!!"

Kairos suddenly pointed at the white figure on the swimming field, a flash of red light in his eyes:

"Not destruction, but utter exile!"

"Disappear at the edge of another dimension!"

"I activate this effect targeting your [Scrap Speed ​​Booster] on the field!"

"—Gravity Collapse Cannon!!"

Rumble—!

The [Technology-type Long-handled Blade Demolitionist], resembling a war fortress, slowly raised its massive mechanical arm, and terrifying dark red energy accumulated at the tip of its long-handled halberd.

With a deafening roar, a thick red lightning bolt tore through the sky and struck the [Scrap Speedster] precisely.

Immediately afterwards, a pitch-black, ethereal dimensional gate tore open in mid-air, generating an irresistible and terrifying suction force that instantly swallowed the white figure whole!

On the battlefield, only that fleeting afterimage remained.

Seeing this scene, You Yang's expression remained calm as water; in fact, it could be said that this scene was entirely within his expectations.

"So it's an effect after all..."

You Yang pondered to himself.

Although he was not clear about the specific effects of the new card called [Tech Genus: Long-handled Blade Burst Gunner], he was very familiar with the effects of the original Level 12 leader of the Tech Genus: [Tech Genus: Halberd Gunner].

Once per turn, when either player Normal Summons, Flip Summons, or Special Summons a monster: Negate that monster if it is face-up on the field, and destroy those monsters.

Since it's an old monster in a new outfit, its strength will naturally only be higher.

It now appears that this new card's resistance mechanism has become a powerful banishment against Extra Monsters.

"However, you only banished my monster, but you didn't neutralize its effect..."

You Yang glanced at his surviving non-Tuner monster, [Scrap Armor], which he had specifically reserved, and a smile appeared on his lips.

"Luckily, I was prepared and deliberately left a non-Tuner monster on the field as a springboard."

"So now, even though the original body has disappeared, the spark of hope left behind by the [Scrap Accelerator] will still be rekindled!"

Suddenly, Youyang's deck burst forth with a dazzling seven-colored light—it was the call of bonds!

"Effect processing continues! Respond to the call, Synchrons!!"

Swish!Swish!Swish!Swish!

Four cards flew out of the deck like shooting stars and landed precisely on the duel disk.

At the same time, four tiny figures of different shapes appeared one after another on Youyang's field!

"The first one! The Night Raider - [Strike Synchron]!"

A mechanical soldier, entirely black and equipped with small mechanical wings, crouched on the ground.

[Strike Synchron] [★2] [Dark/Machine/Synchro/Effect] [ATK: 700]

"The second one! The earth's changer—the Revolutionary Synchronizer!"

A mechanical dragon, its entire body made of brass gears and precision instrument panels, wields a wrench as it makes its entrance.

[Revolutionary Synchron] [★3] [Earth/Machine/Synchro/Effect] [Attack: 900]

"The third one! The guide of starlight—[Stardust Synchronizer]!"

The mechanical body, radiating a silvery-white glow and resembling a miniature Stardust Dragon, floated gracefully in mid-air.

【Stardust Synchron】【★4】【Light/Machine/Synchro/Effect】【ATK: 1500】

"The last one! The speeding unicycle—[Wheel Synchronizer]!"

A small, oddly shaped robot, which maintains its balance by relying on a huge unicycle, is spinning rapidly and has stopped at the very front.

【Wheel Synchron】【★5】【Light/Machine/Synchro/Effect】【ATK: 800】

Chapter 228 The Gathered Starlight Will Ignite New Hope! Accelerate Synchronization with Stardust Dragon!

Four Synchron Monsters, each dressed in different outfits and of varying ranks, stood neatly arranged in front of Yu Yang, accompanied by a shower of dazzling starlight.

The metallic texture intertwined with the starlight, resembling a mechanical legion undergoing inspection, exuding a magnificent aura!

Seeing the monsters that instantly filled the entire area, Keros adjusted his glasses, and a hint of seriousness finally appeared in his eyes behind the lenses.

"I see……"

He thought to himself,

"It's the same effect, one card fills the whole field. No wonder the Synchro Monster could still show that kind of expression after being banished."

"Is this the power of those favored by the gods?"

However, a cold smile quickly crept onto his lips.

"But if your strategy relies heavily on the Extra Deck, it will only be banished in the face of my [Tech Genus - Long-handled Blade Burst Gunner]!"

Unfazed by Kairos's psychological maneuvering, You Yang quickly pointed to the small mechanical dragon radiating a silvery-white glow on the field:

"Then I'll activate the entry effect of the [Stardust Synchron] I just summoned!"

"This effect can only be activated if this card is Normal or Special Summoned."

"Add 1 Spell/Trap Card with 'Stardust Dragon' in its name from your Deck to your hand."

"Guide the way for the future!"

"I've chosen to add the Continuous Spell Card—[Miracle of Light]—to my hand from my deck!"

As soon as he got the cards, You Yang didn't hesitate. He waved his hand and pointed to the other two monsters on the field, his voice suddenly rising:

"Next, I will continue with the Synchro Summon!"

"I will adjust the Level 5 Tuner monster [Wheel Synchron] and the Level 3 Tuner monster [Revolution Synchron] on the field!!"

Upon hearing this, both of them were stunned.

"What did you say?!"

Keros's previously calm expression instantly crumbled, and even Vivian, who was watching from the sidelines, couldn't help but gasp in surprise:

"Using two Tuner monsters for star tuning?!"

"How is this possible?!"