Chapter 100

Manjoume looked at the Z-Infinite Crawler on the field in surprise.

Although he didn't know the effect of this card, just by looking at the appearance of this card, he had already guessed a possibility.

It is the evolution of Z-Metal Tank!

This made the thing he didn't want to think about appear in his mind again.

The person wearing a mask in front of him, could it be, really...

Master Kaiba!

His breathing became rapid.

"When there is a Light-attribute Machine-type Fusion Monster or Union Monster on your field, this card can activate its effect and Special Summon from the hand!" Kaiba Man drew a card from his hand. "Special Summon X-Cross Cannon!"

X-Cross Cannon, Level 4, Light attribute, Machine-type, ATK 1800.

This time it's the upgraded version of X-Head Cannon!!

Looking at the robot that was much more gorgeous and huge than Head Cannon, Manjoume couldn't help but swallow his saliva.

His deck composition.

The Armed Dragon series fought together from small to large; the Ojamas were found in an abandoned dry well some time ago, 0-attack monsters that students didn't want; and the XYZ series were cards given to him by Kaiba.

The XYZ series are super rare cards. Although they may not be very powerful in this world, they are genuine "rare" cards.

Naturally.

A brand-new XYZ that is even more than XYZ...

Where would a normal person get it!?

"X-Cross Cannon's effect, once per turn, can take 1 Machine-type/Light-attribute Union Monster from the deck and equip it to it as an Equip Magic Card.

Heh... of course it's Y-Dragon Head."

"Gao!"

Y-Dragon Head looks almost exactly the same as Y-Dragon Head, only the flowing light on the body can reveal its brand-new identity.

"By now, you should be able to understand, right?"

Manjoume swallowed his saliva and nodded.

"Then—combine X-Cross Cannon, Y-Dragon Head, and Z-Infinite Crawler on the field!"

Rumble—

Three brand-new machine monsters operated on the field. Infinite Crawler came to the bottom, Dragon Head spread its wings and flew to the middle, and Cross Cannon jumped up and assembled at the top.

"Combination Summon—

XYZ-Hyper Dragon Cannon!"

Boom boom boom!!!

The three monsters combined together and bombarded the sky, illuminating the entire hot spring like broad daylight!

XYZ-Hyper Dragon Cannon, Level 9, Machine-type, ATK 3000.

"Attack power... 3000?!" Manjoume was stunned. "How can the attack power be 3000?"

They are all X, all Y, all Z. Although the lower-level monsters are updated, the attack power is the same!

As a result, the attack power after combination is 200 higher than Dragon Cannon!

"Heh, battle, XYZ-Hyper Dragon Cannon, destroy that giant dragon."

One mechanical giant cannon after another aimed at Dragon Cannon, infinite light shot out, instantly piercing Armed Dragon LV5.

Manjoume LP: 4000→3400.

Actually destroyed Armed Dragon?

Good—in that case, I still have a chance, I can completely activate Dragon Cannon's effect to destroy this brand-new robot!

"Turn end." Kaiba Man ended his turn so hastily.

Good!

"My turn, draw—"

"At this moment, I want to activate XYZ-Hyper Dragon Cannon's monster effect."

"Ah?" Manjoume finished drawing the card, and his action stuck there.

"Hyper Dragon Cannon's effect, once per opponent's turn, can discard 1 hand card to destroy 1 card on the opponent's field." Kaiba Man reached out and pointed at XYZ-Dragon Cannon. "The one I want to destroy is, of course, XYZ-Dragon Cannon."

He put a card from his hand into the graveyard.

"Go, Hyper Dragon Cannon! Hyper Cannon!"

Crawler, Dragon Head, Cannon, the three combined machine monsters accumulated power at the same time, and then erupted with light, bombarding Dragon Cannon. Instantly, Manjoume, who had just thought about using Dragon Cannon's effect to counterattack Hyper Dragon Cannon, was stunned on the spot.

"How could it be... stronger than XYZ-Dragon Cannon."

But—

Isn't that a matter of course?

Since XYZ-Hyper Dragon Cannon is a brand-new card that is newer than Dragon Cannon, and its attack power is stronger than Dragon Cannon, isn't it a matter of course that it is stronger in some aspects?

Sure enough...

I simply, I simply can't win...

"Hmph." Noticing Manjoume's retreat, Kaiba Man couldn't help but snort coldly.

And this cold snort made Manjoume lower his head even more fearfully.

"Useless guy!" Kaiba Man raised his head. "Do you only have this level!?"

"But, Master, I..." Manjoume didn't pretend not to see it anymore. He naturally recognized who the other party was.

"Just like this, do you also dare to call yourself the most excellent duelist?" Kaiba Seto didn't pretend anymore, or rather, he didn't care if he was recognized at all. "Just like this, do you also want to defeat me!?"

"I..." Manjoume had never thought about defeating Kaiba.

From small to large, Kaiba didn't teach him much, only occasionally pointing him out when he was confused, or throwing him some cards and letting him look at them himself.

Even family matters, he never guided himself.

Before, in the Union Hangar, Kaiba knew about the Manjoume family and Akaba Reo's affairs, threw all these things to Manjoume, and let him handle it himself. At that time, Manjoume also tried his best to find a way.

But—

His methods were useless. Not long ago, the Fusion Army blitzed Heart Land, and two dimensions erupted in unimaginable disasters. The Manjoume Group was hit in all aspects due to its cooperation with the Fusion Army. His two brothers were too busy to find the north, and had no intention of opposing him. He also had plenty of opportunities to find a way to obtain the management rights of the Manjoume Group.

But all this was not done by him.

But "picked up" by him.

He didn't have Master's talent, he didn't have Master's momentum, his dueling couldn't compare to Master, and his mentality wasn't as good as Master...

He...

"Hmph, trash!" Kaiba Seto spoke again. "How can a duelist actively admit defeat!

No matter how strong the opponent is, no matter how terrifying the enemy is, a duelist should not bow to the opponent!

Otherwise, how can you call yourself an [Excellent] duelist?"

Manjoume gritted his teeth but couldn't refute.

Kaiba's voice calmed down a bit, and he slowly clenched his fists in front. "You have just entered the duel of the new era. In front of you is an infinite future.

Facing brand-new cards that are newer than the ones you use, facing a duelist with more experience than you, facing your Master, are you willing to admit defeat?"

What is the most important thing for an excellent duelist?

Is it brand-new cards?

Is it powerful monsters?

Neither—it's the spirit to dare to challenge any enemy!

Ready.

A few days ago, I received news that your friend, that—if he becomes the champion, he hopes to get...

Blue-Eyes."

！！！！

Hearing this, Manjoume suddenly raised his head and looked at Kaiba.

"He... this... that guy Tenjou—that guy wouldn't want the Ultimate Dragon!!!"

Manjoume's eyes widened, his heart beating wildly.

Blue-Eyes White Dragon is Master's soul card, the true soul that must be used even if God is abandoned!

Without Blue-Eyes White Dragon, there would be no Kaiba Seto!

There are countless people in the world trying to challenge Kaiba, trying to use this or that method to obstruct Kaiba, but Kaiba will always move forward with Blue-Eyes!

Manjoume looked at his right hand.

He...

Let alone challenging Master, he never even thought about "Blue-Eyes White Dragon"!

Clearly Master had given him many cards, clearly he had given him many legendary rare cards, but he never thought about it... and never dared to ask.

Blue-Eyes...

That guy Tenjou!

Bold and daring?

Fearless?

No...

He just wants [Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon]!

Even if the opponent is Kaiba Seto, even if the opponent is a cross-dimensional company like Kaiba Corporation!

He just wants the [Fusion Card].

It has nothing to do with anything else. He just wants Fusion!

As a peer, as a classmate, as a friend in the same club—

What about himself?

He absolutely cannot accept losing to a peer!

He is the glory and thunder of the Manjoume family!

"...I understand, Master!" Manjoume felt his heart calm down. The fear in his heart gradually receded, replaced by the endless competitive spirit he had had since he was a child!

He had always, always, feared Kaiba since he was a child.

But now, he finally understood.

There is nothing to be afraid of!

In a duelist's heart, there shouldn't be that kind of emotion!

Kaiba's mouth curled up, his arms crossed, and he nodded lightly: "Heh... bring it on. Ready."