The moment he activated the *Polymerization* Spell Card, besides *Ojama Yellow* on his Field, he also had an *Ojama Green* and the recently recovered *Ojama Black* in his hand.
As he played the *Polymerization* Spell Card, Hayato awkwardly realized something: in the anime of his previous life, no matter who activated the *Polymerization* Spell Card, as long as the Fusion Materials were gathered, the Fusion Monster Card could be 'printed' out.
But now, after Hayato repeatedly gestured with his eyes at the gathered Ojama brothers, he didn't see them react at all.
"Eh? Big Bro, are you trying to make us Fusion Summon?"
"Though our three brothers can indeed Summon *Ojama King*~"
"But Big Bro! You don't even have an *Ojama King* Card in your hand!"
Damn it, I'm an idiot.
If it were a Duel on a future Duel Disk or Duel Arena, it might be possible to Improvise Rules and claim a Fusion Monster appeared, but this was a face-to-face Duel. If I took out a Token and declared it was *Ojama King*, my opponent definitely wouldn't accept it, right?
And there was another point Hayato had just remembered ———
"Fusion?! Can that awful Monster really fuse with the decent-looking *Warrior Dragon*?" *Gorō the Pig-Head* fell into deep thought, looking at the *Ojama Yellow* and *Warrior Dragon* that remained on Hayato's Field. Although two cool *Thunder Dragon* monsters could Fusion Summon into *Twin-Headed Thunder Dragon*, which was identical to *Two-Mouth Dark Ruler*, he truly couldn't imagine the combination of these monsters on Hayato's Field.
———In the early Duel Monsters rules, there seemed to be a restriction that '*Polymerization* can only fuse monsters existing on the Field'.
At this point, Hayato had no choice but to take a rare moment to Improvise Rules and patch up his terrible play: "No, what I'm fusing isn't *Ojama Yellow*, but the *Baby Dragon* I Normal Summoned this Turn!"
Although Hayato played the Spell Card first and then Summoned the Monster, *Gorō the Pig-Head* didn't question the strange sequence, which made Hayato breathe a sigh of relief. At the same time, he thought to himself: Luckily, I still have this card in my hand as a contingency.
"The *Warrior Dragon* will ride on the grown *Baby Dragon*! I Summon *Dragon Rider Wyvern Fighter*!"
*Dragon Rider Wyvern Fighter* [Level 5/WIND][Dragon/Fusion][1700/1500]
"Then, I'll use *Dragon Rider Wyvern Fighter* to Attack your *Blazing Swordsman* on the Field!" After *Baby Dragon* and *Warrior Dragon* were Sent to Graveyard, Hayato slammed down a Monster Card and pointed at *Gorō the Pig-Head*'s *Blazing Swordsman* on the Field.
Although *Dragon Rider Wyvern Fighter* actually possessed the ability to "Directly Attack the opponent if all face-up monsters on their Field are EARTH, FIRE, or Aqua Attributes," since Direct Attack was currently forbidden in Duel Monsters' rules, *Dragon Rider Wyvern Fighter* became a Vanilla Fusion Monster.
Seeing Hayato initiate an Attack, *Gorō the Pig-Head* sneered: "It's just 1700 ATK points. Do you want Mutual Destruction with my *Blazing Swordsman*? If you can do it, then go ahead!" In his hand, there was a monster that could rival or even surpass *Blazing Swordsman*, but he had held back from Summoning it earlier out of caution.
If that *Dragon Rider Wyvern Fighter* defeated *Blazing Swordsman*, then on his next Turn, he would Summon that stronger monster, Attack that Fodder monster still in Attack Position, and clear out his opponent's Life Points in one go.
"Mutual Destruction? Oh, that's right, I forgot to explain something to you." Hayato smiled, pointing a hand at the *Ojama Country* on the Field. "When an *Ojama* monster exists on the Field, *Ojama Country*'s second effect will activate."
"The ATK and DEF of all monsters on the Field will be swapped!"
*Dragon Rider Wyvern Fighter* [ATK 1700→1500]
*Ojama Yellow* [ATK 0→1000]
*Blazing Swordsman* [ATK 1700→100]
"My *Blazing Swordsman*!" *Gorō the Pig-Head*'s eyes widened. "In that case, even that fodder monster could defeat it!"
"*Dragon Rider Wyvern Fighter* Attack! Crush that monster!"
"Ugh!"
*Blazing Swordsman*, with its ATK reduced to 100, was easily destroyed, and *Gorō the Pig-Head*'s Life Points were reduced by a full 1400 points in one go.
[*Goro*: 2000 LP → 600 LP]
"End Turn."
[*Hayato*: Hand 3→4→2]
Previously, facing *Blazing Swordsman*'s Attack, Hayato could only respond defensively, having to rely on Spell Cards to revive his monsters again and again. Yet, in just one Turn, he had managed to organize such a sharp offensive. *Gorō the Pig-Head* was now incredibly serious.
"Hey you, who are you? I've never heard your name before."
"The world is vast enough to contain anyone's ambition. As for me, my name is Hayato, merely a passing Duelist. Remember it well."
*Gorō the Pig-Head* nodded seriously, no longer exhibiting his previous arrogance and disdain: "Hayato, I will remember that name. Now then——— "
"My Turn, Draw!"
Glancing at the card he had Drawn, *Goro* looked seriously at Hayato and said: "I thought you were some third-rate Duelist, but it turns out I've met a rare expert. Then I'll have to get serious too!"
"I activate this Spell Card! I'm going to Summon my Soul too!"
*Goro* played the card in his hand; it was a Spell Card — *Hamburger Recipe*! This was the first Ritual Spell Hayato had seen so far.
"According to the card's effect, I Tribute monsters from my hand with a combined Level of 6 or higher."
He took three low-Level Normal Monster cards from his hand and discarded them to the Graveyard as Tributes for the Ritual Summon. *Gorō the Pig-Head* Summoned his soul: "Hot metal and flames tightly intertwined, this is the essence of teppanyaki! Come forth, *Hungry Burger*!"
*Hungry Burger* [Level 6/DARK][Warrior/Ritual][2000/1850]
"Two thousand ATK, but because of *Ojama Country*'s effect, *Hungry Burger*'s ATK and DEF will swap," Hayato reminded him.
*Hungry Burger* [ATK 2000→1850]
"What about adding this card?" After consuming five hand resources in one go, performing a classic "Five-for-one" just to Summon *Hungry Burger* to the Field, *Goro* continued his actions. "I activate the Spell Card, *Legendary Sword*!"
*Hungry Burger* [ATK 1850→2150]
"And now for my last card in hand! I haven't Normal Summoned yet!" *Gorō the Pig-Head* played his last card, which was a monster card, *Giant Soldier of Stone*.
*Giant Soldier of Stone* [Level 3/EARTH][Rock/Normal][1300/2000]
"Then *Ojama Country* activates!" Before Hayato could even speak, *Goro* proactively used the Field Spell's effect.
*Giant Soldier of Stone* [ATK 1300→2000]
"Although that *Ojama Country* weakens my other monsters, it greatly enhances *Giant Soldier of Stone*'s ability." *Goro* waved his hand forward. "*Hungry Burger* Attack *Dragon Rider Wyvern Fighter*! Then, *Giant Soldier of Stone* will crush that *Ojama Yellow*!"
(end of chapter)