Chapter 97: Toughness, Invincible, Strongest!
"I don't have any banished monsters, so I don't need to Summon," Kaiba said, looking at the [X], [Y], and [Z] on Hayato's Field. "All three monsters are back on the Field? So what? [XYZ] is still sleeping in your Graveyard. Even if the three monsters combine, you can't activate Annihilation Mode to Destroy my [Blue-Eyes]!"
"But when did I ever say I was Summoning [XYZ]?" Hayato smiled mysteriously and played a Card from his Hand. "I'm going to use this Spell Card! It comes from a Duelist who once lost to me, one who is even dead now!"
"Equip Spell Card, [7 Completed]!"
As the number "7" appeared on Hayato's Field, [X-Head Cannon] seemed to receive a mysterious power boost. Then, [Y-Dragon Head] and [Z-Metal Tank] disassembled and equipped themselves onto it.
"I remember, [7 Completed] is an Equip Spell Card that only Machine Type monsters can Equip. It can increase a monster's ATK or DEF by 700 Points at once," Kaiba's pupils contracted slightly. "[X-Head Cannon]'s ATK!"
"That's right! Under the boost of triple power, although it doesn't have the ability to Destroy Cards by using Hand Cards as ammunition like in its combined form, the current [X-Head Cannon] has a massive ATK of 3500 Points!"
[X-Head Cannon] [ATK 1800 → 2500 → 2900 → 3500]
"Strongest Dragon, witness the Struggle I make for Victory! [X-Head Cannon], Attack [Blue-Eyes White Dragon]! Evolution Burst!"
Facing the white Giant Dragon that had once Destroyed it, [X-Head Cannon]'s monitor emitted a cold red light. Its weapon system locked onto the target, followed by maximum power energy output. The white laser beam dispersed, and the [Blue-Eyes White Dragon] that had been dominating Kaiba's Field for so long was defeated head-on for the first time.
[Kaiba: 1800 LP → 1300 LP]
Hayato glanced at his Field. [X-Head Cannon]'s ATK was boosted to 3500 Points in one go, but the Stakes were that its existence depended on the three Cards in the Spell/Trap Zone. Coupled with the previously used [Frontline Base] and [Soul Resurrection], all five positions in Hayato's Spell/Trap Zone were completely occupied.
"Set Defense Position Summon a monster from my Hand. My Turn ends."
[Hayato: 1800 LP, Hand 0]
[X-Head Cannon] [ATK 3500]
[Face-Down Defense Position Monster]
[Frontline Base] [Soul Resurrection]
"My Turn, Draw!" Kaiba drew a Card but didn't play it immediately. Instead, he looked at Hayato. "Hayato Kobayashi, I thought you were just a Small Fry, but you actually possess such Strength. I admit, I underestimated you."
"In response to your complete dedication to this Duel, I will also defeat you with my Strongest Monster! Then, I Activate the Spell Card, [Card of Demise]!" After Activating the Spell Card, Kaiba drew 4 Cards from his Deck at once. "This Card's Effect allows me to replenish my Hand to 5 Cards, but 5 Turns after Activating it, I must Discard my entire Hand."
'What's the difference between that Side Effect and having none?' Hayato Ranted inwardly.
But Kaiba's actions had only just begun.
"First, I Activate [Foolish Burial] from my Hand. I Discard one monster from my Hand, then Revive a monster with a lower Level from the Graveyard. And the monster I will Discard is the [Blue-Eyes] in my Hand!" Under Hayato's puzzled gaze, Kaiba actually Sent [Blue-Eyes] to the Graveyard. "Revive, [Kaiser Sea Horse]!"
[Kaiser Sea Horse] [DEF 1650]
"It's not over yet! Next is this Card, [Trade-In]! I Tribute the [Blue-Eyes] on the Field and Draw two more Cards from my Deck!" Kaiba's confusing actions didn't stop. The [Blue-Eyes] that had been standing firm on the Field was Sent to the Graveyard by him, replaced by only a single [Kaiser Sea Horse] in Defense Position.
"You Sent all your [Blue-Eyes] to the Graveyard? What exactly are you doing, Kaiba?"
"Heh heh, Hayato, celebrate the evolution of the Strongest Dragon, celebrate that you are about to witness an invincible existence! Originally, this was the Ace Card I saved for Yugi, but now I'm unleashing it early for you!" Kaiba said, playing a Card. "Activate the Spell Card, [Dragon Mirror]!"
"Nani?!" Hayato was startled. He knew this Card because he had one himself and had used it before. It allows Fusion Summoning by Banishing Dragon Type monsters from the Graveyard, and the only Dragon Type monsters in Kaiba's Graveyard were—
"By Banishing the three [Blue-Eyes White Dragon] from my Graveyard from Play," Kaiba declared like an emperor reigning over the world. A violent hurricane appeared on his Field, as if the heavens and earth trembled for the monster about to appear. The immense Pressure made it difficult for Hayato to even breathe. "The Strongest, the most Ultimate Dragon in history, Manifest!"
"Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon!!!"
[Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon] [Level 10☆ / Light]
[Dragon Type / Fusion Monster]
[4500 / 3800]
Kaiba still had three Cards in his Hand, and he hadn't Normal Summoned this Turn. However, there was no need to Summon further, because [Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon] was the Strongest Fusion Monster Kaiba could Summon. As long as this one Card existed, he was enough to sweep away everything.
"Perfect! Invincible! Strongest!" Accompanied by Kaiba's unique voice, the three-headed white Giant Dragon opened its mouths, and a white torrent began to gather. Its spread wings seemed to cover the entire world in their shadow. "The Strongest Power that surpasses everything, Destroy everything before you! Destruction Stream of White Light, Ultimate Burst!"
The triple light breath struck. The dazzling light occupied every other color in Hayato's vision, making it impossible for him to see anything clearly. When the light slightly dispersed, the [Y-Dragon Head] beneath [X-Head Cannon] on Hayato's Field had disappeared. "As a substitute for [X] being Destroyed, [Y-Dragon Head] is Sent to the Graveyard."
"Hmph, a useless Struggle. Your Life Points will still take damage," Kaiba snorted coldly.
[Hayato: 1800 LP → 800 LP]
"Set one Card from my Hand. My Turn ends." Riding the Strongest White Dragon, Kaiba was now full of confidence in the Victory or Defeat of this Duel. "Victory is already in my Hand. Begin your final Turn, Hayato Kobayashi!"
[Kaiba: 1300 LP, Hand 2]
[Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon] [ATK 4500]
[Set Card]
"Don't speak too soon, Kaiba. Although I'd like to say that, [Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon]... Tsk, an undoubtedly strong opponent." Hayato looked at the three-headed Giant Dragon dominating the Field. The noble Level 12☆ brought not only magnificent Stats, but its Pressure was even comparable to that of a god.
"My Turn, Draw."
"Activate the Spell Card [Magical Stone Excavation]! Send [Soul Resurrection] to the Graveyard, and Draw two Cards from my Deck." Drawing two Cards, Hayato Activated another Spell Card. "[Pot of Greed]! Draw two more Cards!"
As the number of Cards in his Hand reached 3, Hayato's eyes lit up. He looked at Kaiba and said, "Seto, you said Victory is already in your Hand? But I have also found my Path to Victory!"
Toughness, Invincible, Strongest!
(End of Chapter)