It's well known that the most venomous curses in the world are "Your grandma will never get the center spot in square dancing, and your grandpa will always be pointed at when playing cards."
At this moment, Youyu thought there could be a Duelist-exclusive addition—
—You'll always go first against Cyber Dragons.
That's the state he's in now.
Considering it's an exchange battle, according to traditional duel rules, one should practice restraint and display good sportsmanship, so Youyu didn't directly use his Hero Deck.
In GX, Principal Samejima rarely makes a move, and even when he does, he usually gets defeated. But due to the lack of combat records, it's hard to say how strong he truly is.
Honestly, Youyu is quite interested in the power of Samejima's Cyber Style Deck from this era.
"Summon 'The Six Samurai - Irou', in attack position."
A Samurai clad in purple-black armor with his eyes covered exhibits a cool entrance, carrying a pitch-black long sword on his shoulder.
[The Six Samurai - Irou, ATK 1700]
"Then I'll set a card. Turn ends."
Master Samejima seemed a bit surprised upon seeing this Samurai appear.
Not using the Hero Deck?
But upon second thought, he quickly understood.
That's right, the Hero Deck is a symbol of the Duel King's identity; not just any opponent is qualified to face it.
Since that's the case, he should prove himself with all his might.
"My turn, draw!" Samejima showed the card he drew, "When the opponent has monsters on the field, and I have none, this card can be Special Summoned directly from the hand. Come forth—
—Cyber Dragon!"
Sparkling electrical lights, dazzling brilliance, a dragon's metallic body raised its head, the steel structure lightly scratched as its body twisted.
Cyber Dragon, summon!
As soon as this mechanical dragon appeared, it triggered a burst of cheers within the dojo.
Cyber Dragon!
A symbol of their dojo, the embodiment of the Cyber Style Deck!
[Cyber Dragon, ATK 2100]
"Do you see, Mr. Youyu, this is the Cyber Dragon, the symbol of our style!"
The cheering students might not have noticed, but Silent Magician in her loli form appeared before Youyu at the moment the Cyber Dragon hit the field, gestured towards the mechanical dragon.
Youyu was puzzled but then realized, "You mean... that one's a spirit too?"
The Silent Mage nodded her small head vigorously.
"Interesting."
Thinking about it, that does make sense.
If those three Cyber Dragons weren't spirits, it wouldn't explain why Marufuji Ryo's 40-card deck in early GX kept drawing them every time... consistently...
"Then I won't hold back, Mr. Youyu! I'll proceed with a Normal Summon of 'Proto-Cyber Dragon'!"
A dragon with a similar appearance to Cyber Dragon, embedded with wires and pipelines, took to the field, standing alongside the two Cyber Dragons.
[Proto-Cyber Dragon, ATK 1100]
"Battle! Cyber Dragon first, attack The Six Samurai - Irou! Evolution Burst!"
Cyber Dragon opened its mouth, sending out a blue phantasmal shock wave that pierced the air, striking directly at the dark-robed Samurai. His expert swordsmanship was ineffective against the high-tech mechanical energy, and he was instantly shattered into fragments.
[Youyu, LP 4000 → LP 3600]
"Proto-Cyber Dragon, direct attack!"
The other Cyber Dragon's mouth opened, energy flowing like electricity through its pipelines, transforming into a swirling vortex in its maw, piercing through the air.
"Trap Card - Defense Draw!" Youyu waved his hand and flipped his set card, "The battle damage becomes 0, and then I can draw one card."
The shield formed by swirling cards blocked the light, dispersing the shockwave.
Youyu drew a card.
Samejima wasn't surprised that the attack didn't work.
"Set a card. Turn ends."
"My turn, draw!
First, I activate Magic Card - Pot of Greed to draw two more cards from my deck... then summon 'The Six Samurai - Yaichi' in attack position!"
A warrior holding a golden bow and arrow appeared on the field, his armor glowing a pale golden light reminiscent of exoskeletal equipment.
[The Six Samurai - Yaichi, ATK 1300]
He immediately revealed another card from his hand.
"Then I Special Summon Grandmaster of the Six Samurai in attack position!"
An elderly warrior with an eyepatch appeared on the field, wielding a black Samurai sword, slashing through the air and leaving a transparent trail.
[Grandmaster of the Six Samurai, ATK 2100]
Samejima: "Being able to summon a high-level monster with 2100 attack points without any sacrifice..."
"Grandmaster of the Six Samurai can be Special Summoned from the hand as long as there's another Six Samurai present on the field." Youyu smiled, "In that sense, it's quite similar to Cyber Dragon..."
Then he pointed at the golden Samurai beside him: "Yaichi's special effect allows, once per turn, the destruction of a face-down Magic Trap Card on your opponent's field when other Six Samurai monsters are present!
I want to destroy your set card, esteemed Master!"
Yaichi had already drawn his bow, and upon receiving the command, the arrow shot through the air without hesitation. The golden arrow pierced through Samejima's set card, his Continuous Trap - Cyber Shadow Gardna, disintegrating in the face of the Samurai's arrow.
"Cyber Shadow Gardna can be used as a monster card Trap, its attack equal to the battling monster's value." Youyu chuckled, "A pity, it could have dragged any powerful monster down with it."
"As expected of the Duel King, leaving no gaps." Principal Samejima commented, "But the Grandmaster's attack is equal to Cyber Dragon, so they'll both go down here..."
"No, it won't." Youyu activated a Magic Card, "Equip Magic - The Dark Emperor's Steed! Equip it to the Grandmaster, increasing ATK by 200!"
A swirling black mist rose from the ground, transforming into a pitch-black horse onto the field. The Grandmaster mounted the horse, holding the reins and raising his sword as if ready for one more conquest.
[Grandmaster of the Six Samurai, ATK 2100 → ATK 2300]
Samejima: "Exceeding Cyber Dragon's attack power..."
He then waved a hand: "Battle! Grandmaster of the Six Samurai, attack Cyber Dragon!"
The masterful Samurai's sword split open Cyber Dragon's mechanical exterior, the blade etched deep scars into the firm metal shell, bursting out dazzling sparks.
Cyber Dragon let out a mournful cry, its internal systems exploded entirely. The sharp blade split through the smoke screen, and the black horse carried home the triumphant Samurai.
[Samejima, LP 4000 → LP 3800]
"The Six Samurai - Yaichi!" Youyu's attack continued, "Attack Proto-Cyber Dragon!"
Golden light broke through the battlefield, an arrow pierced through Proto-Cyber Dragon's chest. Electrical currents erupted forth; the latter's explosion reduced it to scattered metal remains.
[Samejima, LP 3800 → LP 3600]
"My turn ends."
The students around expressed their surprise: "Two Cyber Dragons taken down in one swoop..."
"And seeing through the Master's Trap..."
"No wonder he's the Duel King, so strong!"
"True, but the Master's skill isn't just limited to this!"
"..."
Principal Samejima retreated half a step under the force of impact, the black smoke slowly dissipating from him.
Indeed, he deeply sensed that even without using the symbolizing Hero Deck and exerting his full prowess, the opponent before him is not ordinary.
...But this is exactly what he wanted.
His students were all watching; if not such an opponent, it'd be meaningless!
"My turn, draw!"
This time, drawing the card gave Master Samejima an even higher spirit and fighting spirit than before!
"Magic Card - Pot of Greed, draw two more cards from the deck."
Drawing two more cards from the deck, Master Samejima's eyes lit up.
It's here!
"Witness, Mr. Youyu, the key to releasing our Cyber Style's true power!
Magic Card - Polymerization activate! Fusion the two Cyber Dragons in my hand! By combining two Cyber Dragons, evolve into a new form, Fusion Summon—
—Cyber Twin Dragon!"