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

"Huh...?" Upon hearing Yusei's words, Ryua's expression froze for a moment.

"Oh my god!! What a reckless attack!!"

Ignoring the host's surprised voice, Yusei continued, "At this moment, the effect of your Equip Spell [Guardian's Power] activates, placing a Spell Counter on the Equip Card. At the same time, due to the effect of [Gravity Cannon], the attack power of [Giant Warrior] is restored to its original value."

[Guardian's Power: Magic Indicator 0→1]

[Mechanical Dragon Power Tool: Attack 2700→3200, Defense 2500→3000]

[Giant Warrior: Attack Power 3200 → 2800]

In an instant, the giant warrior leaped up and swung his enormous fist toward the mechanical dragon.

However, just as the fist touched the mechanical dragon's body, a colorful barrier suddenly appeared on the latter's body, and with a 'clang', it bounced the giant warrior away. The rebounding damage instantly shattered the giant warrior.

[Yusei Fudo: LP 4000 → 3600]

【'Ryuk': LP4000→2600】

"Eh!!??"

Upon discovering that his health points were also being deducted, Long Ya was immediately taken aback: "Why are my health points being deducted...?"

At this moment, Yusei smiled slightly and explained, "That's because the damage was caused by [Scrap Slam].

Upon hearing this, Long Ya's brain immediately overloaded, and he asked in confusion, "But, wasn't [Scrap Metal Impact] already equipped on [Mechanical Dragon Power Tool]? Why am I the one who got hurt?"

Yusei then pointed to the [Scrap Slam] card next to him and continued, "Although [Scrap Slam] is equipped on [Mech Dragon Power Tool], I am still the one who controls this card."

"When an Equipped Monster is destroyed by battle and sent to the Graveyard, inflict damage to the opponent equal to half the destroyed monster's ATK. This 'opponent' refers specifically to the opponent from the perspective of the controller of this card. Regardless of whose field the Equipped Monster is on, the damage is inflicted on the opponent of the controller of this Equipped Card."

"I am the one controlling [Scrap Slam], therefore you will take damage equal to half the attack power of the monster destroyed by [Mechanical Dragon Power Tool], which is half the attack power of [Giant Warrior], or 1400 points."

"So that's how it is..."

Ryuya then realized that he should have avoided activating the effect of Mechanical Dragon to steal Equip Yusei's Equip Card, unaware that he had fallen into Yusei's trap.

"Furthermore, when [Giant Fighter] is destroyed by battle and sent to the Graveyard, you can Special Summon one Warrior-Type monster from either your or your opponent's Graveyard to your field."

Yusei raised his hand and shouted, "I will Special Summon another [Giants Warrior]!"

In an instant, the light solidified, and the giant warrior's figure reappeared.

The reason for not reviving the battle-destroyed monster is that there's no damage if the monster destroyed in battle isn't in the Graveyard during effect resolution. So what to do? Revive the Giant Warrior that's in the Graveyard, which is why Yusei seemingly went to unnecessary lengths to summon two Giant Warriors.

"The effects of [Scrap Smash] and [Giant Warrior] have no limit on the number of turns, and we are currently in the battle phase..."

After hearing Yusei's explanation, Ryua immediately understood what this meant. "How could this be...?!"

"Wow!! Yusei actually used such a wonderful combination, it's amazing!!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Yusei issued another command: "Go! [Giant Warrior], continue attacking [Mechanical Dragon Power Tool]!"

Immediately, the giant warrior launched another suicidal charge, crashing directly into the mechanical dragon.

[Guardian's Power: Magic Indicator 1→2]

[Mechanical Dragon Power Tool: Attack 3200→3700, Defense 3000→3500]

The next second, the giant warrior was shattered by the reflected damage.

[Yusei Fudo: LP 3600 → 2700]

【'Ryuk': LP2600→1200】

Then Yusei swept his arm and shouted, "Based on the effect of the destroyed [Giant Warrior], Special Summon the [Giant Warrior] that already exists in the Graveyard!"

Upon hearing this, Long Ya immediately realized the situation was dire, but unfortunately, he had no means to stop it.

"Final blow! [Giant Warrior] attacks [Mechanical Dragon Power Tool]!" (Stop! Your card is crying!)

[Guardian's Power: Magic Indicator 2→3]

[Mechanical Dragon Power Tool: Attack 3700→4200, Defense 3500→4000]

The giant warrior continued his reckless charge, only to be killed by the mechanical dragon once again.

[Yusei Fudo: LP 2700 → 1300]

【'Ryuk': LP1200→0】

"The outcome is decided!! Yusei has advanced to the second round of battle!!"

'Ohhhhh!! ! ! '×N

Amid cheers from the host and audience, the first duel came to a close.

Chapter 19 Yusei VS Boma, Wave Dragon Knight

"Judging from the feedback, Yusei Fudo did react a little, but not very strongly. It seems his opponent couldn't unleash his full power. On the other hand, that child didn't detect the Dragon Signer's reaction at all, and instead directed the girl with the same appearance sitting in the audience!"

"Thank you for your hard work, Akutsu. Please continue to monitor that girl. I have other plans."

"Understood, Commander!"

After listening to the report, Godwin looked at Yusei and the disguised Long Ke on the screen, seemingly plotting something in his mind.

After finishing their game, Ryūya went to Ryūkō for comfort, while Yūsei returned to the waiting room, since there were other players who had to participate in the elimination rounds.

Soon after, the four finalists were decided: Fudo Yusei, Izayoi Aki, Homa, and Kuromiya Torado (originally a passerby).

Before the semi-finals began, the organizers added a loser's revival battle, allowing a psychologist who controlled the "Super Demon Self" (defense) to activate Long Ke's Dragon Seal. In terms of results, the goal was achieved, but in the end, their duel ended in a draw, and they were unable to return to the competition.

"Oh my god!! The highly anticipated semifinalists have been decided, and today's first semifinal match is Meteor from the Satellite Zone versus Black Storm Poma!!!"

"Yusei Fudo advanced with a brilliant combination, he's simply indescribably strong! And Boma also proved his strength in his battle against Enjo Mukuro, a duelist who has challenged King time and time again! It's foreseeable that there will be a fierce battle between these two, so let's wait and see!!"

While the host was enthusiastically shouting, Yusei was also preparing the D-round he would use in the competition.

"It's finally Yusei's turn to duel again, I can't wait!"

"Yusei, the opponent's strength should not be underestimated. Be careful."

"Ah."

Under the watchful eyes of the two little ones, Yusei put on his helmet and set off.

"Alright! Now, please welcome our two contestants to the stage!"

With two deep engine sounds, a bright red motorcycle sped off, while on the other side was a modified three-wheeled vehicle... Emmmmm, a tractor?

Anyway, a ridiculously large D-wheel just shot out of the tunnel.

The two quickly drove the car to the starting line...

The dark-skinned burly man, Poma, looked down at the tiny red D-wheel below and sneered, "If you use that kind of D-wheel, be careful, or I might crush you without you noticing."

Yusei glanced at the other person calmly: "A D-round isn't necessarily better the bigger it is."

During their conversation, the host spoke again: "Field magic, [High-Speed ​​World] activated!"

'Duel Mode, Autopilot Ready!' ×2

As the field magic was activated, the surrounding environment was quickly enveloped in purple.

"The arena is now dominated by the High Speed ​​World, and the only magic that can be used is the High Speed ​​Spell! Ride Duel, Accelerate!"

As soon as the host with the airplane-shaped hairpin finished speaking, two D-wheeled vehicles rushed out of the starting line.

【Yusei Fudo: LP4000】

[Bomar: LP4000]

"I'll attack first and draw the card!"

[Boma's hand card: 5→6]

Without hesitation, Poma set himself up for a quick defeat by attacking first. He glanced at his hand and decisively played a card: "I summon a monster from my hand... Appear, [Magic Reaction Machine - Assault]!"

[Magic Reactor - Assault Style: Defense 900]

"Set three cards face down to end your turn."

[Boma's hand card: 6→2]

After Poma ended his turn without any hesitation, control was quickly transferred to Yusei.

"My turn!"

[Yusei Fudo's hand cards: 5 → 6]

(Yusei Fudo SPC1, Poma SPC1)

Bomber decks excel at effect damage, and Yusei quickly came up with a plan after a moment's thought: "So, if only the opponent has a monster on their field, this monster can be Special Summoned from the hand as a Level 4 monster... Come on, [Level Warrior]!"

As he slammed the card onto the duel disk, the portal opened, and a Superman dressed in red rushed out.

Upon seeing this, Poma quickly waved his arm and shouted, "Activate the Trap Card [Rally of the Clan] at this very moment!"

"Target a monster on the field, and Special Summon a monster from your hand or Graveyard that has a different original name but the same original race as the original monster."

"Thus, I hereby Special Summon [Summon Reactor - Great], which, like [Magic Reactor - Assault], is a Machine-type!"

[Summon Reactor - Large Style: Attack Power 2000]

Yusei glanced at the newly summoned robot and then ignored it, continuing his turn's actions: "I will summon another Tuner Monster, [Nitrogen Synchron]."

"Are we going to Synchro Summon?" Poma hurriedly shouted, "But before that, the effect of [Summoning Reaction Machine - Grand Style] will activate. When the opponent Normal, Flip, or Special Summon a monster, inflict 800 damage to the opponent, and you can negate the attack of one monster this turn!"

"At the same time, I'll activate the Trap Card [Ambush]! When my opponent Normal or Flip Summons a monster, I can Special Summon a Level 4 or lower DARK monster from my hand. My Special Summon is [Trap Reactor - Empty]!"

[Trap Reactor - Void: Defense 1800]

[Boma's hand card: 2→0]

At the same time, the summoning reactor created two tornadoes that shot towards Yusei instantly.

[Yusei Fudo: LP 4000 → 3200]

Yusei calmly accepted the damage and continued, "When you have a Tuner monster on your field, you can Special Summon [Push Warrior] from your hand."

[Yusei Fudo's hand cards: 6 → 3]

He then raised his voice and said, "I'm using a level 4 [Level Warrior] to level up a level 2 [Nitrogen Synchron]!"

"Synchro Summon! Appear, [Sludge Dragon King]!"

In an instant, a great light shone brightly, and a green mud dragon passed through the Synchro Light, steadily landing and moving forward at the speed of the D-Wheel.

Mud Dragon King: Defense 2200

Then Yusei shouted, "It's not over yet! I'll activate the monster effect of [Mud King] again. This card, which was Synchro Summoned, can be Fusion Summoned during my Main Phase by using monsters on my field that include this card as materials. I'll Fusion Summon [Mud King] and [Impact Warrior]!"

"Fusion Summon! Appear, [Wave Dragon Knight]!"

The next moment, the mud dragon swallowed the advance warrior whole, and then its form rapidly transformed into a dragon knight. It held a knight's lance, and its body was covered in blue armor.

[Wave Dragon Knight: Attack Power 3200]

Chapter Twenty: Bombers

"Oh my god! This is... Yusei Fudo's ace is more than just Synchro Summoning!?"

Looking at the Wave Dragon Knight flying rapidly above the track, Poma was quite surprised: "It's a fusion summon?! And its attack power is 3200...?!"

The highest attack power in his deck is only 3000, but he's not worried. After all, his ace card has the effect of directly destroying the card, so no matter how high the attack power is, it's useless.

"I'll set one more card down, and the turn ends."

[Yusei Fudo's hand cards: 3 → 2]

Yusei didn't choose to launch an attack, since the effect of summoning the reactor could negate one attack, so attacking would be pointless. Therefore, he simply ended the turn.

"My turn! Draw a card!"

[Boma's hand card: 0→1]

(Yusei Fudo SPC2, Poma SPC2)

The instant Boma drew his card, Yusei decisively pressed the button on his Duel Disk: "Activate the Trap Card [Battlefront Resurgence], Special Summon 1 monster from your Graveyard in Defense Position!"

"Foolish!" Poma sneered. "At this very moment, the effect of [Trap Reactor - Empty] activates. When the opponent activates a Trap Card, destroy that card and deal 800 damage to the opponent!"

The trap reactor then aimed all its gun barrels at Yusei and fired a large number of light bullets.

"Useless!" Yusei suddenly swung his arm and shouted, "[Wave Dragon Knight] effect, Wave Power!"