The protagonist of the Yu-Gi-Oh! world might be the same person.

If you control [Winged Beast Chimera], you can activate this effect by banishing this card from your field or Graveyard when a monster on your opponent's field activates its effect. Negate that effect.

"Large sacs?!"

Judai's pupils contracted; this sudden turn of events had caught him off guard and disrupted his original plans.

boom--!

At the same time, the Mirror Sword Knight on Kagurazaka self-destructed and shattered into pieces.

There was no other way, so Judai had to think of other methods first.

After glancing at his hand, he immediately played the Fusion Spell Card. "Spell Card [Fusion] activated. The fusion condition is an Elemental HERO monster plus a WIND monster. I will use Nova Lord and Sky Knight on the field as materials to fuse them."

The rising star and Sky Warrior on the field instantly transformed into two energies, merging into one and releasing a dazzling light.

"Fusion Summon! Appear, [Elemental HERO Tornado Hero]!"

As the light faded, a storm suddenly swept across the field, and a green-yellow figure wearing a black cloak appeared on the field.

【Elemental Heroes: Tornado Warrior - Attack Power 2800】

[Yuki Jaden's hand cards: 2 → 1]

He then swung his hand and shouted, "Due to the arrival of [Elemental HERO Tornado], this card's special effect is activated!"

If this card is successfully Fusion Summoned, activate this effect. All monsters on your opponent's field have their ATK and DEF halved.

The giant tornado hero raised his right hand, and a gust of wind blew around him.

All the monsters on Kagurazaka Island within the storm's range were suppressed.

[Giant Rock Lizard (Phantom Beast): Attack Power 3600 → 1800]

[Fantasy Beast Chimera: Attack Power 3700 → 1850]

[Illusionary Magician: Attack Power 2500 → 1250]

Asuka: "Great, now Jaden's monsters on the field are taller than the opponent's."

Misawa, standing to the side, still looked very serious: "It's no use. Fighting the fantasy demon monsters will not only fail to destroy them, but we'll also have to deal with their troublesome abilities."

At this point, Judai couldn't care less about anything else.

Without knowing the effect, he had to test it out little by little.

So he waved his arm and commanded, "Battle begins! [Elemental Hero Tornado Warrior] attack [Phantom Beast Giant Rock Lizard]!"

Deal with this known monster first, because he doesn't know if the other two monsters will set traps.

Just then, Kagurazaka crossed his arms and said casually, "Do you think an attack of this level will be effective?"

"Special ability of the [Illusionary Magician] activated!"

Once per turn, at the start of the Damage Step when a monster other than this card attacks: Destroy 1 card on the field.

"Nani?!"

Judai was immediately shocked.

The next moment, the illusion magician waved his hands, and a complex red light array instantly appeared above his head.

Then a bolt of lightning shot out from the magic circle above its head, striking the approaching Tornado Warrior.

boom--! !

The giant tornado was instantly blasted into ashes.

"Was my cleverness backfire...?"

Jaden gritted his teeth: "But you won't be able to stop the next attack."

"The battle continues! [Masked Hero Kamikaze] attacks [Phantom Beast Giant Rock Lizard], Rider Kick!"

Kamikaze brought his legs together and kicked at the giant rock lizard with incredible speed.

boom--! !

Without any other obstacles, the giant rock lizard was instantly kicked to pieces by Kamikaze.

"Uh......"

Kagurazaka: LP 2700 → 1800

Immediately afterward, Jaden shouted, "At this moment, another effect of Kamikaze activates: when this monster destroys an opponent's monster by battle and sends it to the Graveyard, you draw another card from your Deck."

"Degeneration!!"

He forcefully drew a card from his deck, glanced at it, and then played it without thinking.

"Quick Attack Spell [Form Change] activated!"

You can target 1 [HE] Fusion Monster you control; return that monster to your Extra Deck, and Special Summon 1 [Masked HERO] Monster with the same Level but a different Name from that monster as a [Masked Change] Special Summon from your Extra Deck.

"I will return Kamikaze to my Extra Deck and summon a brand new [Masked Hero]."

No sooner had he finished speaking than a beam of light shot up from beneath Kamikaze's feet, obscuring his figure.

"Show yourself, [Masked Hero Koga]!"

As the light faded, Kamikaze's figure disappeared, and the Masked Hero's armor transformed into a suit of golden armor, with two sharp fangs protruding from his arm armor.

【Masked Hero Koga: Attack Power 2500】

After the new hero entered the field, Jaden continued, "Kouga's monster effect: For each monster on your opponent's field, that monster gains 500 ATK."

"Kagurasaka, you have two monsters on your field, therefore your ATK increases by 1000."

[Masked Hero Koga: Attack Power 2500 → 3500]

Kagurazaka frowned deeply. "The attack power is a whopping 3500 points..."

Misawa: "Impressive. The monsters summoned during battle can continue to attack. Although the monsters of the Fantasy Demon race cannot be destroyed by battle, the damage still needs to be calculated."

Asuka excitedly said, "Moreover, Kagurazaka only has 1800 HP right now. If the [Magician of Illusion] is hit by this attack, Jaden will win."

Without further hesitation, Jaden pointed at the warrior in front of him and shouted, "Go! [Masked Hero Koga], attack [Magician of Illusion]!"

At his command, Guangya brought his hands together, and a large amount of light energy gathered between his two fangs.

The next second, the energy transformed into a beam of light and shot towards the opponent, about to hit the Illusion Magician.

However, at that moment, Kagurazaka revealed the card in his hand and said, "I activate the effect of this monster, Kuriboh!"

Curry Curry~~

With a cute cry, Kuriboh appeared in front of the magician in a flash, taking the damage from the beam of light in its place.

boom--!

"What......"

Chapter Thirty-Six: Absolute Zero Hero

Seeing that his attack had been blocked, Jaden was stunned for a moment.

At this moment, Kagurazaka put the card in his hand into the graveyard while explaining, "By discarding [Kuriboh] from my hand, I can reduce the damage of one battle to zero."

[Kagurazaka hand cards: 1→0]

"And when fighting against the monsters of the Fantasy Demon race, neither side's monsters will be destroyed in the battle."

He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and looked at his grave: "Thank you, Chestnut Ball."

"As expected of the monster I chose from thousands, you've saved me so many times."

"..."

Chestnut Ball sweating: Curry Curry (Who are you?)?

The atmosphere suddenly became awkward.

Jaden was speechless: "You're getting too into character, aren't you? Even if you're going to act, don't actually think of yourself as the Duel King!"

Moreover, it doesn't really resemble modern games; it's more like a pharaoh.

Kagurazaka ignored what the other person said and continued acting on her own: "Kuriko, I won't waste the opportunity you've given me."

He then pointed to the magician beside him and shouted, "The other ability of the [Illusion Magician] is activated!"

This effect can only be activated at the end of the Damage Step when this card battles an opponent's monster. Gain control of that opponent's monster.

"Oops!!"

Before Jaden could react, Koga quickly moved to the other side.

"Now you have no monsters on the field, and Light Fang's attack power is restored to normal."

[Masked Hero Koga: Attack Power 3500 → 2500]

Jaden broke out in a cold sweat: "So strong, no wonder it's a Yugi-style deck..."

Kagurazaka: "Hehehe, a duelist of your caliber is a thousand years away from defeating me."

"Heh heh, you're clearly using someone else's deck, and you really dare to say that!"

After saying this, Jaden revealed the remaining card in his hand.

"My turn is not over yet. I will activate the Spell Card [Hero's Legacy] from my hand."

You can activate this effect by returning 2 Fusion Monsters that require a [HERO] Monster as Fusion Material from your Graveyard to your Extra Deck. Draw 3 cards from your Deck.

"I retrieve Elemental HERO Nova Master and Elemental HERO Tornado from my graveyard, and then draw three cards from my deck."

[Yuki Jaden's hand cards: 1 → 3]

After glancing at his three cards, he inserted one into the Duel Disk without hesitation, "Finally, set one card face down, end of turn."

[Yuki Jaden's hand cards: 3 → 2]

Misawa: "This is bad. Judai is now on the defensive. With only one face-down card, it's not enough to stop Kagurazaka's offensive."

At this moment, Kagurazaka said calmly, "It seems you've run out of options..."

"My turn!"

[Kagurazaka hand cards: 0→1]

After confirming his hand, he casually inserted it into the Duel Disk: "I activate Quick-Play Spell [Whirlwind] to destroy one Spell Card or Trap Card on the field."

"That way, I've destroyed your faceplate."

[Kagurazaka hand cards: 1→0]

As the card took effect, a gust of wind suddenly swept across the field, engulfing Jaden.

Seeing this, the latter quickly pressed the button to face down the card and shouted, "Don't even think about succeeding! Open the face down card, activate the Quick-Play Spell [Kuriboh's Calling Whistle]!"

Special Summon Winged Kuriboh from your Deck in Defense Position.

As soon as he finished speaking, the storm on the field stopped, and then a golden light suddenly appeared in front of Jaden, projecting out a Kuriboh with wings on its back.

Winged Kuriboh: Defense 200

Curry Curry~~

Looking at this adorable creature, Kagurazaka clicked her tongue inwardly: "Winged Kuriboh... what a persistent little devil..."

"But because you have an extra monster on your field, Lightfang's attack power increases by 500 points."

[Masked Hero Koga: Attack Power 2500 → 3000]

He then flicked his arm and commanded, "Go! [Masked Hero Koga], attack [Winged Kuriboh]!"

At his command, Koga charged forward, his fangs instantly piercing towards Winged Kuriboh.

Curry Curry~~

boom--!

The winged chestnut ball was pierced instantly.

Seeing this, Judai quickly said, "The turn that [Winged Kuriboh] is destroyed, all battle damage I receive will be reduced to zero."

[Masked Hero Koga: Attack Power 3000 → 2500]