Chapter 220
"Therefore, in order to prevent you from activating your ability, I will activate the special effect of the Thunder Giant first!"
You can discard 1 card from your hand and destroy 1 face-up monster on the field whose original ATK was lower than this card's ATK.
[Yusei Fudo's hand cards: 3→2]
"Evaporating Lightning!"
After Judai threw the card in his hand into the graveyard, the Thunder Giant raised his hand with his five fingers spread wide, and a bolt of lightning was instantly released from his hand.
Sizzle sizzle--!!
The instant the electric current struck the Masked Dragon, it caused a violent explosion.
Boom--!!
Once the smoke cleared, Manjoume pressed the button to cover the card.
"How naive!"
"I activate the face-down card, the Continuous Trap [Call of the Haunted] is activated, and [Masked Dragon] from my Graveyard is Special Summoned in Attack Position."
Buzz--!!
After a flash of golden light, the Masked Dragon was projected back onto the field.
[Masked Dragon: Attack Power 1400]
He then flicked his left hand, and the card on his left side opened. "Continuous Trap [Ojama Pajama Party] activated!"
Self-swollen">Turn: Jiusi~2≌≥↓Wuji·The opponent's main phase can be activated. Add 1 [Disruption] card from the deck to your hand, and then choose 1 card from your hand to discard.
"Through this effect, [Ojama Country] is added to your hand from your deck."
After getting the cards in hand, he put the other card from his hand into the graveyard.
"Then I'll discard the [Ojama Magic] Spell Card I have in my hand."
"And at that very moment, the [Ojama Magic] effect activated!"
If this card is sent from your hand or field to the Graveyard, activate this effect. Add 1 [Disruption Green], 1 [Disruption Yellow], and 1 [Disruption Black] from your Deck to your hand.
[Manjoume's hand cards: 3 → 6]
In just like that, Manjoume quickly replenished his hand to six cards.
"I didn't Manjoume your new deck to be a disruption deck, and the [Armored Dragon] deck is one of the series that can synergize with disruption decks."
"So, the [Masked Dragon]'s function is to summon [Armed Dragon LV3]."
Manjoume sneered and replied, "So what if I am? Do you dare to attack me?"
Judai shook his head; there was no need to be afraid of it.
After all, even if he didn't destroy Masked Dragon, Manjoume could still use the effect of [Ojama Country] to summon Armored Dragon monsters.
Without further hesitation, Judai launched an immediate attack. "Battle begins! [Elemental HERO Thunder Giant] attacks [Masked Dragon], Volt Thunder!"
At his command, the Thunder Giant once again stretched out his hand and released a bolt of lightning.
Boom--!!
Masked Dragon was once again blasted to ashes by lightning.
"Uh..."
[Manjoume "Lightning": LP 4000 → 3000]
Chapter 49 Armored Dragon
Seeing that Judai destroyed his monster without hesitation, Manjoume coldly said, "Hmph, then activate the effect of [Masked Dragon], Special Summon [Armed Dragon LV3] from the Deck."
"Appear, Level 3!"
A flash of golden light, and a fat orange dragon covered in armor was projected.
[Armed Dragon LV3: Attack Power 1200]
As the dragon appeared, another round of cheers erupted from the crowd.
Asuka exclaimed, "[LV] series monsters, monsters that level up when certain conditions are met!"
Misawa asked in confusion, "The most famous of them are [Silent Swordsman] and [Silent Magician], which were owned by the King of Games Yugi Muto. But where did he get these legendary super rare cards?"
Principal Samejima, however, suddenly realized. "That's the prized possession entrusted to the North Academy, and they've even prepared the [Disruption] series to complement it? Principal Ichise, you..."
Principal Ichise beside him grinned wildly. "Hmph, I'm serious. I've done so much preparation for this day, I'll definitely accept that reward."
The bald Chancellor jumped to his feet. "What?! Do you think I'd let you get away with this? The prize is mine this year too!"
"Judai! Don't lose! You can't lose!"
Upon hearing this, Judai chuckled, "Of course! How can I not take such an interesting deck seriously?"
Manjoume scoffed, "You've got the best time to be stubborn."
"Then you don't need to worry about it..."
With that, Judai inserted the remaining two cards into the Duel Disk.
"Finally, cover two more cards, and the turn ends."
[Yusei Fudo's card pack: 2 → 0]
"My terrifying turn is about to begin: draw cards!"
[Manjoume "Lightning" Hand Cards: 6→7]
"Hmph hmph~, Judai. Since it's my Standby Phase, I'll activate the effect of [Armed Dragon LV3] and Special Summon [Armed Dragon LV5] from my hand or Deck by sending this card to the Graveyard!"
A beam of light shot out from beneath the Armored Dragon's feet, enveloping the LV3 Armored Dragon's silhouette.
"Appear, [Armed Dragon LV5]!"
As soon as the words were spoken, the light dissipated, and a fat crimson dragon clad in black armor appeared.
[Armed Dragon LV5: Attack Power 2400]
Looking at the fat dragon, Judai frowned. "Its attack power is the same as the Thunder Giant's, and because of the effect of the Continuous Trap [Ojama Pajama Party], it can protect the [Armored Dragon] from destruction. Once a battle breaks out, the Thunder Giant will definitely be the one to be destroyed, and your preparations are certainly not limited to this."
Manjoume sneered, "Isn't that obvious?"
He pointed to the Trap Card beside him and said, "Activate the effect of [Ojama Pajama Party] once more, add the Spell Card [Ojama Machine-Red] from the Deck to my hand, and discard [Disrupt Yellow] from my hand."
After retrieving the card, he immediately inserted it into the Duel Disk: "Spell Card [Ojama Machine-Red] Activated!"
Reveal 1 Machine-Type - Light Attribute Fusion Monster from your Extra Deck to your opponent, then banish any number of [Disruption] monsters from your hand, field, or Graveyard; Special Summon Polymerization Material Monsters equal to the number of banished monsters from your hand, Deck, or Graveyard (maximum 1 of each of the banished monsters).
"By revealing [XYZ-Dragon Cannon] and banishing [Disruption Yellow], [Disruption Green], and [Disruption Black] as a price, Special Summon [X-Boss Cannon], [Y-Dragon Head], and [Z-Metal Tracks] from your Deck."
[Manjoume "Lightning" Hand Cards: 7 → 4]
Judai couldn't possibly remain indifferent to summoning three monsters at once. "Will you succeed?"
He quickly waved his arm and shouted, "At this moment, activate the cover card and counterattack the trap [Paradox Fusion]!"
You can banish 1 face-up Fusion Monster you control to activate the following effect. During your second End Phase after activation, the banished monster returns to your field in Attack Position.
●This can only be activated when a Spell/ Trap Card is activated. Negate that activation and destroy it.
●This effect can only be activated when either player Special Summons a monster. Negate that Special Summon, and destroy those monsters.
"Given the current situation, it goes without saying what effect is being used, but [Ojama Machine-Red] is nullified!"
"Oh no!!"
Manjoume's expression changed.
The Thunder Giant vanished from the field in an instant, along with the Spell Card he had activated.
"Impressive, Judai. But this leaves you with no monsters on your field, thus blocking my next attack."
So he took a card from the graveyard and said, "Then I'll activate the other effect of the Spell Card [Ojama Machine-Red] from the graveyard."
You can banish this card from your Graveyard, then target 3 of your banished [Disruption] monsters; shuffle those monsters into your Deck. After that, draw 1 card from your Deck.
"I shuffle all three banished monsters back into the deck."
After slicing and shuffling a few times, Manjoume drew a card from his deck.
[Manjoume "Lightning" Hand Cards: 4 → 5]
After drawing the card, he played it without hesitation. "Spell Card [Level Up!!] activated. This card's effect is to Level Up! of [LV] monsters, ignoring their level-up conditions."
"Watch as the Armored Dragon evolves further."
"Appear, [Armed Dragon LV7]!"
The Armored Dragon then evolved again, transforming into a giant dragon amidst a burst of light, clad in even more imposing armor, and no longer appearing as obese as before.
[Armed Dragon LV7: Attack Power 2800]
[Manjoume "Lightning" Hand Cards: 5 → 4]
As he summoned his ace monster, cheers erupted once again from the North Academy side.
"Lightning! Lightning! Lightning! Manjoume "Lightning"!!"
Judai looked serious. "You raised [Armored Dragon] to level seven in just one turn, impressive. But this one monster alone won't be enough to defeat me."
"Hmph, Judai. You only have this moment to be smug."
Manjoume swung his hand and commanded, "Go! [Armed Dragon LV7], attack Judai directly! Armed Impact!"
At his command, the dragon raised its claws and swiftly slammed them down, about to strike Judai.
However, at that moment, the latter quickly pressed the button on the Duel Disk and shouted, "Activate the Trap Card, [Precise Defense]!"
"When your opponent declares an attack, Special Summon 1 Level 4 or lower monster from your Graveyard in Defense Position."
Chapter Fifty: The Flash Phoenix
As Judai opened the cover card, the Armored Dragon's claws stopped instantly.
Judai then took a card from the graveyard and placed it on the Duel Disk: "Appear, [Elemental HERO Bubbleman]!"
Buzz--!!
A burst of golden light flashed across the field, Bubbleman was instantly projected onto the screen.
[Elemental HERO Bubbleman: Defense 1200]
"A monster Special Summoned by the effect of [Precise Defense] cannot be destroyed by battle or card effects this turn."
Upon hearing this, Manjoume clicked his tongue unconsciously. "Tch, what a troublesome fellow!"
Judai ignored his reaction and continued, "And at this moment, since I have no cards other than Bubbleman on my field or in my hand, I can activate this card's effect and draw two cards from my deck."
[Yusei Fudo's hand cards: 0→2]
Since it's impossible to destroy the monster on Judai's field this turn, Manjoume's attack is pointless.
"Round over."
After he swiftly ended his turn, Judai immediately drew a card from his deck.
"My turn! Draw a card!"
[Yusei Fudo's hand cards: 2→3]
After glancing at the card he had drawn, he first played another card from his hand. "Activate the Spell Card [Miracle Fusion]. By banishing Polymerization Materials from the Graveyard, Fusion Summon one [Elemental HERO] monster."
[Yusei Fudo's hand cards: 3→2]
"At this point, the [Gomamanju of the Swamp] in the graveyard can replace one of the designated materials. I want to replace the [Elemental HERO Phoenix Enforcer]."
"I will Polymerization [Gomamanju of the Swamp] and [Elemental Hero Sparkman] from the graveyard, excluding them."
Sparkman and a gooey mud monster then appeared on the field, quickly Polymerization into a vortex that released a powerful burst of light.
"Fusion Summon! Appear, [Elemental HERO Flame Phoenix]!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a warrior dressed in green with huge silver wings on his back appeared.
[Elemental HERO Flame Phoenix - Attack Power 2500]