Youyu was quite satisfied with the players' reactions.
Even though they're all complaining now, when Youyu introduces the new Six Samurai card box, won't they all end up buying it?
Although the pure Six Samurai deck isn't very strong and lacks high attack power monsters, in the current environment, the samurai's effects are still quite comprehensive.
At the very least, it's a series with a complete system and functioning capability, which already puts it ahead of most other decks of the same era.
And real card players should know that the Six Samurai series will continue to strengthen with version updates. Future versions will introduce the "Secret Six Samurai" and "Legendary Six Samurai" series, making it a deck with considerable development potential in future versions, even having world champion potential in its heyday.
With players having limited deck choices now, this deck is definitely a series worth investing in!
Moreover, the Six Samurai series is already very popular and marketable among players. As long as Youyu's advertising is on point, there won't be any worries about people not buying in, no matter how high the price.
Of course, for advertising effectiveness, regardless of whether Youyu wins this duel or not, he has to showcase style and flair first.
Simply put, it has to be cool and eye-catching.
Youyu drew his second card: "Next is the Continuous Magic - Shien's Dojo!"
The ground trembled again, the terrain changed, and ancient buildings rose from the ground, forming a vast dojo.
"This card can place a Bushido Counter when a Six Samurai monster is summoned on your field.
Then, if the opponent has a monster on the field and I have none," Youyu revealed his third card, "from the hand, Special Summon 'Elder of the Six Samurai', in Defense Position!"
As the card was placed on the Duel Disc, a mechanically controlled large palanquin immediately appeared on Youyu's field. A suave elder with a black cloth covering his face leaned against it, exuding an air of laziness.
[Elder of the Six Samurai, Defense 0]
"At this moment, 'Six Samurai United' and 'Shien's Dojo' effects activate! Each time a Six Samurai monster is successfully summoned, a 'Bushido Counter' is placed on each of these cards."
The surface of the Continuous Magic cards shimmered with golden light. Meanwhile, Youyu's actions didn't stop.
"Next, I Normal Summon 'The Six Samurai - Zanji' from my hand!"
A whirlwind rose from the ground as an armor-clad samurai, his face covered with a bandage, coolly appeared. He held a long sword, leaving a clear golden trail in the air.
[The Six Samurai - Zanji, ATK 1800]
"Oh? A samurai-centric series?" Pegasus raised an eyebrow, "You're always so full of surprises, Youyu Boy~"
This was another series the Father of Duel Monsters hadn't seen before, but he was no longer surprised by a player like Youyu who frequently unveiled new cards.
If anything, Pegasus was even more eager to see how this duel and this unheard-of new deck would perform.
"At this moment, the Bushido Counter on 'Six Samurai United' becomes two!" Youyu detached the card to the graveyard, "By sending this card with two counters to the graveyard, I get to draw two cards."
Drawing two cards, Youyu glanced at them and immediately played one: "Magic Card - Graceful Charity. Draw three cards from the deck, then discard two cards to the graveyard.
Now, let's battle!"
Youyu pointed at Pegasus's only wall monster on the field: "The Six Samurai - Zanji, attack Toon Alligator!"
The samurai flew out, slashing down with his long sword, striking hard at the alligator.
"At this moment, the effect of 'Toon Kingdom' is activated!" Pegasus raised his hand, "By banishing the top card of my deck, I can prevent a monster with 'Toon' in its name from being destroyed by battle!" (Anime effect)
Youyu smiled, "I already knew about that."
"Oh?" Pegasus raised an eyebrow.
"The effect of The Six Samurai - Zanji!" Youyu declared, "When Zanji has other Six Samurai in play, he can destroy the monster he attacked!"
"What!?" Pegasus was shocked, "Unbelievable, Youyu Boy, you actually planned a strategy against my Toon monsters from the start?"
As they spoke, Zanji's double sword light continuously slashed over Toon Alligator. The big-headed alligator struggled to fend off the first slash with its axe, but the second was more than it could handle.
The white light of the sword passed through its chest, and it instantly exploded into golden dust.
"Samurai never fight alone," Youyu smiled, "The brotherhood through thick and thin, the unbreakable bonds, these are the true sources of a samurai's strength."
"I see," Pegasus smiled, "With teamwork, no matter how strong the opponent, they can be defeated... indeed a powerful effect.
But my Toons aren't just at this level!"
He pressed a button on his Duel Disc, instantly flipping a Set Card at his feet: "Trap Card - Soul Rope! When a monster is destroyed, pay 1000 Life Points to Special Summon a Level 4 Monster from the Deck!"
[Pegasus, LP 4000 → LP 3000]
"Come, my adorable Toon monster! Toon Cannon Soldier!"
A chibi big-mouthed mechanical warrior flew out of his deck, comically cute, topped with a thick black cannon on its head.
[Toon Cannon Soldier, ATK 1400]
Summoning another Toon monster right away... preparing for a Tribute Summon?
Knowing the characteristics of Toon monsters, Youyu could probably guess how Pegasus intended to attack, allowing for pre-emptive defensive measures.
"Set a Card, end of turn!"
"Then my turn, draw!"
Pegasus drew a card, and his face lit up with childlike delight, "YES! First, I'll activate this Magic Card... 'Book of Magical Pot'!
This card lets both players draw three cards from their decks." (Manga Card)
Youyu: "..."
No surprise it's the DM world; even after so long, he's still seeing new card-drafting Divine Cards...
Though compared to major treasures like Reckless Greed, Card of Safe Return, and Destiny Board, this card seems just okay. After all, if both players draw three cards, you profit by two cards while the other gains three cards, so you're still down by one card overall.
"Next up is Magic Card – Pot of Greed," Pegasus said, "I'll draw two more cards from my deck."
Youyu: "..."
Alright, let's pretend he didn't say that.
This way, it does seem like a good deal...
"Then I activate Magic Card - Cost Down from my hand!" Pegasus revealed this classic Magic Card, "By discarding one card, all the monster star levels in my hand decrease by two stars.
This allows me to summon a monster that originally needed two tributes with just one tribute."
Pegasus drew a card from his hand, looking like a little boy eager to unwrap a birthday gift.
"I'll use 'Toon Cannon Soldier' as the tribute!" Pegasus held up the card in his hand, "Summoning the new adorable form of the most powerful magician -
— Toon Dark Magician!"
A dark shadow flew from the card in his hand and shot into the book called "Toon Kingdom," and when it emerged again, it had transformed into a small-bodied, boy-faced Dark Magician in black robes.
[Toon Dark Magician, Attack Power 2500]
"Now you'll witness the might of Toon Monsters." Pegasus sent a card from his hand to the graveyard, "Toon Dark Magician's effect activates!
Once per turn, by discarding a 'Toon' card from my hand, I can Special Summon a Toon Monster from my deck, ignoring the summoning conditions!
I'm summoning the cutest form of the apprentice of the strongest magician, the magical girl –
— Toon Dark Magician Girl!"
A lively silhouette cheekily flew out from the book of "Toon World," did a playful roll in midair, then "ta-da" stretched out her pale little arms and legs before Pegasus.
[Toon Dark Magician Girl, Attack Power 2000]
The gathered players couldn't hold back their excitement.
"Wow, that's adorably overwhelming!"
"So cute!"
"Hmph, cuteness pales in comparison to sexiness! The original waifu is still supreme!"
"Wake up, your waifu is always clinging to Youyu-san..."
"..."
At that moment, the Dark Magician Girl by Youyu's side also floated out, staring at the chibi version of herself across the field, her face full of displeasure.
"Toons can't attack on the turn they're summoned... Generally, that's true, but Toon Dark Magician Girl is an exception."
Pegasus waved his hand, "Battle time, attack with Toon Dark Magician Girl!"
Youyu squinted, "Toon Monster's attacks can't be defended against..."
"That's right! Toon Monsters can bypass the opponent's monsters and directly attack!" Pegasus ordered, "Toon Dark Magician Girl, direct attack Youyu Boy!"
The Toon girl charged forward, rushing toward The Six Samurai - Zanji.
This warrior raised his blade to strike, but the girl stuck her tongue out, feinted her move, and dodged past the warrior, heading directly for Youyu.
With a clear shout, the mini staff launched a sphere of magic power straight at Youyu's face!
Youyu swung his arm, "Activate Set Card, Trap Card - Counter Gate! When a monster makes a direct attack, this card can be activated, negating the attack, and I get to draw one card!"
A blue barrier materialized out of thin air, standing like a door before Youyu. The fierce assault struck against the defensive wall, not causing any harm to Youyu.
"Oh! You managed to defend against the direct attack ability of the Toon Monster? That's just like you, Youyu Boy!" Pegasus exclaimed, slapping his forehead in frustration, but then slyly smiled, "However, how about this card?"
He quickly revealed his next card, "Magic Card - Toon Rewind! This card can only be activated when a Toon Monster's attack is negated by a Trap Card. Another battle phase can be initiated this turn!" (Anime Effect)
Youyu sighed, "This effect… So you predict I would defend against direct attacks, huh?"
Is this the legendary 'I predicted your prediction'?
"Exactly! Youyu Boy!" Another string of Pegasus-style lingo, he continued, "Battle phase again! Toon Dark Magician Girl, direct attack!"
Toon Dark Magician Girl advanced again — this time not even bothering with magic, she simply spun the mini staff in her hands like a pinwheel, slipped past the samurai, and reached Youyu, delivering a bonk straight on his head!
[Youyu, LP 4000 → LP 2000]
Youyu: "..."