Chapter 265
"Phew, it's finally over."
Now it was his turn to play a card.
"My turn, draw a card!"
[Katsuya Jonouchi's hand cards: 2→3]
After drawing the card, Jonouchi first flipped the face-down card on his Duel Disk, "Flip Summon, [Young Red-Eyes Dragon]!"
As the card was raised, a young Red-Eyes Black Dragon was projected into view amidst the light effects.
[Young Red-Eyes Dragon: Attack Power 1200]
After flipping the monster card, Jonouchi launched an attack without hesitation, "Take this! [Young Red-Eyes Dragon] attacks [Phantom HERO Adorationman]!"
Awoo--!!
The young dragon let out a childish roar, then spat out a miniature Black Flame Bullet towards the Adorationman.
Upon seeing this, Judai immediately understood what the other party intended to do.
So he quickly pressed the button on the face-down card. "Activate the Trap Card, [Negate Attack]!"
"One of the opponent's monster's attacks was negated, and my Life Points are restored equal to that monster's Attack Power."
Boom--!!
A green barrier instantly opened, blocking the smaller Black Flame Bullet.
[Yusei Fudo: LP3600→4800]
"What...!?"
Jonouchi looked slightly surprised; he hadn't expected Judai to set a trap at this moment, which was beyond his expectations.
So he asked, "Why did you use Face down on [Young Red-Eyes Dragon], Judai?"
"Isn't the answer obvious?" Judai smiled and replied, "Because I know the effect of [Young Red-Eyes Dragon]. When this card is destroyed by battle, you can Special Summon a Level 7 or lower [Red-Eyes] monster from your Deck and Equip this card to that monster as an Equip Card."
"Then I guess you'll Special Summon [Red-Eyes Iron Knight - Gia Freed]. This card can send an Equip Card to the Graveyard to destroy one Spell or Trap Card on your opponent's field, and it can also send an Equip Card to the Graveyard to Special Summon one Level 7 or lower [Red-Eyes] monster from your Graveyard."
"In addition, when a baby dragon used as an Equip Card is sent to the Graveyard, you can search for or recycle a Level 1 Dragon-Type monster. Searching for [Black Metal Dragon] allows for further adjustments to the roster."
"If the fight goes ahead, although you will take some damage, you will gain a very good advantage. So, having anticipated your combination, I can't let you get through this attack."
Listening to Judai's analysis, Jonouchi had to give him a thumbs up again, "You guessed it perfectly...!"
At the same time, he thought to himself, 'Yeah, I almost forgot. It's not surprising that Judai knows the card's effect. He really is like that Yugi guy.'
Regaining his composure, Jonouchi said seriously, "It's a bit of a shame that the baby dragon's attack was nullified, but now you, Judai, won't be able to stop the attack from the Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys..."
So he waved his hand and roared, "Go! Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys, attack the Multiplication Man!"
At his command, the Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys immediately raised his greatsword, and the flames on his body instantly gathered on the sword. In a flash, he appeared in front of the Multiplication Man.
"At this moment, the special ability of the Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys is activated!"
This effect can only be activated at the start of the Damage Step when this card attacks. Select 1 face-up monster on the field other than this card and equip it to this card as an Equip Card that increases its ATK by 500 (only 1 monster can be equipped).
"Using this effect, equip the Adorationman as an equipment card."
As soon as he finished speaking, the Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys raised his shield in his left hand, and a suction force was generated on it, causing the Adorationman to be uncontrollably pulled away by the bull.
[Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys Saint Gia Freed: Attack Power 1500 → 2000]
After absorbing the Adorationman, it immediately swung its blade and cleaved the Multiplication Man in two, which then exploded into fragments with a bang.
Chapter 123 The Situation Turns Twist Again
After the Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys defeated the monster on Judai's field, Jonouchi did not immediately end the battle phase. Instead, he quickly pressed the button on the Duel Disk, and the face-down card at his feet was opened.
"It's not over yet. I'll open the face-down card [Red-Eyes Soul] and Special Summon a [Red-Eyes] monster from my Graveyard."
"Awaken, [Red-Eyes Black Dragon]!"
Buzz--!!
A beam of white light shot out from his grave, and the image of the Black Blade Dragon reappeared on the field.
[Red-Eyes Black Dragon: Attack Power 2800]
"The battle continues..." Jonouchi shouted, flicking his hand, "Red-Eyes Black Dragon, attack the Manju of the Ten Thousand Hands! Black Flame Bullet!"
Under his command, another Black Flame Bullet condensed on the Blackblade Dragon's sharp beak and then fired it towards the Manju of the Ten Thousand Hands.
Boom--!!
The Manju of the Ten Thousand Hands was blasted to pieces in the blink of an eye.
As a result, Judai was left with only one monster on the field, and the advantage he had worked so hard to build vanished in an instant.
'But that's what makes it fun; what's the point if I'm playing alone?'
As he was thinking this, the battle within the Jonouchi had already ended.
He then placed a card onto the Duel Disk and said, "I will now offer [Young Red-Eyes Dragon] as a tribute to summon the Gemini Monster [Red-Eyes Thunder King - Evil Demon]."
The young dragon vanished in a burst of light, and a pitch-black demon with scarlet eyes appeared on the field.
[Red-Eyes Fierce Thunder Emperor - Evil Demon: Attack Power 2500]
After that, he placed the remaining two cards from his hand into the Spell & Trap Zone on the Duel Disk, then activated the Continuous Spell [Mage Power], set aside one more card, and ended his turn.
Yanagi[Katsuya Jonouchi's hand cards: 3→0]
"Alright, it's your turn again, Judai!"
Jonouchi Judai a provocative gesture.
"Here I come..." Si smiled and then drew a card from the top of the deck.
"My turn, draw a card!"
[Yusei Fudo's card pack: 4→5]
After confirming the card he had drawn, Judai first drew another card from his hand and played it. "I activate the Spell Card [Fake HERO] from my hand, and Special Summon one [Elemental HERO] from my hand."
"Appear once more, [Elemental HERO Shadow Mist]!"
Buzz--!!
A flash of golden light appeared on the field, Shadow Mist reappeared.
[Elemental HERO Shadow Mist: Defense 1500]
[Yusei Fudo's hand cards: 5 → 3]
"Then, the Shadow Mist's special effect activates, adding a second [Change] Quick-Play Spell Card from the Deck to the hand."
"Heh~, trying to summon [Masked HERO Dark Claw] again? I won't let you succeed!" Jonouchi him and shouted, "Activate the other ability of the Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys!"
When a monster's effect is activated, you can send 1 face-up Equip Card you control to the Graveyard to activate this effect. Negate that activation and destroy it.
"I put the equipment card [Phantom HERO Adorationman] into the graveyard to destroy Shadow Mist."
[Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys Saint Gia Freed: Attack Power 2000 → 1500]
The Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys raised his shield once more, unleashing a burst of flame that instantly reduced the Shadow Mist to ashes.
"Yosh! Now you're out of options, Judai?"
"Hmm, as expected..." Judai shrugged, then continued, "That way, the Adorationman will be placed in the graveyard."
Then he threw out another Spell Card and shouted, "Spell Card [Monster Reborn] activated! Special Summon a monster from my Graveyard!"
[Yusei Fudo's hand cards: 3→2]
"Rise, Adorationman!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a burst of light effects flashed across the field, and the Adorationman reappeared on his field with his arms crossed.
[Phantom HERO Adorationman: Attack Power 2800]
"And once again activate the effect of Adorationman, during this turn the attack power of Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys is reduced by the attack power of Venomous Wraith."
[Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys Saint Gia Freed: Attack Power 1500 → 600]
Immediately afterwards, Judai rotated the monster card, "Change Poisonous Man to Attack Position..."
[Phantom HERO Toxicodendron: Attack Power 900]
After changing the monster's display, he began the battle for this turn.
"Go! First, use the Poisonous Man to attack the Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys!"
Under his command, the Poisonous Man immediately raised the cannon on his arm, and a spray of venom instantly drenched the Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys.
Hmph hmph hmph, ahhhhhh--!!
Corroded by the venom Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys was in excruciating pain and exploded into dust with a bang in the blink of an eye.
[Katsuya Jonouchi: LP3500→3200]
"Then, the Adorationman attacks the Evil Demon!"
At the Judai's command, the Adorationman instantly transformed into a phantom, appearing before the Evil Demon in a flash. He then unleashed a punch imbued with the power of the phantom, shattering the demon into dust in an instant.
Bang!
"Well..."
[Katsuya Jonouchi: LP3200→2900]
"After Double Summon, the Evil Demon has the troublesome ability to destroy all of your opponent's monsters with lower DEF than this card, so I'm not going to leave it for you."
Finally, Judai inserts a card from his hand into the Duel Disk, then says, "Face one more card, end of turn."
[Yusei Fudo's card pack: 2 → 1]
"That's truly impeccable, but thanks to the disruption this round, the attack power of the Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys will be refreshed."
Next, it was Jonouchi's turn to play a card.
"My turn!"
"Activate the effect of the Continuous Spell [Mage Power] during my draw phase!"
You can activate this ability during your Draw Phase as an alternative to a normal draw. Add 1 Equip Spell Card from your Deck or Graveyard to your hand.
"I add the Equip Spell [Premature Burial] from my deck to my hand and activate it."
"Pay 800 Life Points as a cost to Special Summon a monster from your Graveyard in Attack Position."
[Katsuya Jonouchi: LP2900→2100]
Jonouchi chuckled and said, "I don't need to explain what I'm going to revive, do I?"
Judai nodded and replied, "Yes, if I let you pass, my health points really can't be guaranteed, so in order to survive this round..."
He quickly pressed the button on the Duel Disk, and the cover card at his feet opened.
"Counter-Trap, [Paradox Fusion]!"
"Ban one of your Fusion Monster from your field for two turns, negate the activation of Spell and Trap Card, and destroy them!"
Upon Jonouchi, Jonouchi's pupils contracted sharply, and he exclaimed in astonishment, "What?!"
The Adorationman vanished from the field in an instant, and the equipment card shattered into pieces with a bang.
The situation has turned around again!
Chapter 124 Trio Man
"Ah! What a pity!"
Seeing that the resurrection attempt had failed, Jonouchi tapped his head in frustration.
Judai smiled and said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Jonouchi. I'm a very competitive person, and I won't let you beat me so easily!"
Jonouchi clenched his fist and said, "Well, I'm just like you, I won't give up either."
After [Premature Burial] was countered, Jonouchi temporarily had no cards available and could only launch an attack.
Then he waved his hand and roared, "Take this! Red-Eyes Black Dragon attacks the Poisonous Man!"
"At this moment, due to the effect of this card, the Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys in the graveyard is once again equipped as an Equip Card, increasing its ATK by 200 points."
Instantly, the blades on the Blackblade Dragon's arms burst into flames.