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# Chapter 409: The So-Called God is an Existence That Absolutely Cannot Be Defeated
After using **De-Fusion** to easily bounce **Cyber End Dragon** back to Samejima's Deck, Hayato glanced at his Hand, feeling a bit troubled.
Now, Samejima only had one Face-down Position **Dark Mimic** on his Field. As long as he could Flip it and Destroy it, Hayato could use its Effect to Revive **Cyber End Dragon** from his Graveyard.
Even if Samejima could Special Summon a Monster from his Graveyard, he only had one **Cyber Dragon** there right now, which was no match for **Cyber End Dragon** at all. This was the advantage of **De-Fusion**; it returns to the Deck instead of being destroyed.
But the problem now was that Hayato found that he had no Monster Cards in his Hand. Including the **De-Fusion** he just used, all three cards he held were Spell Cards.
But it didn't matter. Who said you couldn't defeat someone without Monster Cards?
"Duel Monsters, in short, is a game of mental warfare, not too different from Chess. In that case, it's fine if I use a few unconventional moves." Hayato Played a Card. "Activate Spell Card, **Painful Choice**!"
With the Card's Activation, five Cards appeared before Samejima: two **Cyberload Fusion**, **Cyber Dragon Core**, and two **Proto-Cyber Dragon**.
Without Monster Cards, Hayato could simply use a card's effect to Add Monster Cards to his Hand, and because it wasn't "Drawing Cards," it wouldn't Trigger the Effect of **Illusion of Desire**.
And even if Samejima didn't choose one of the three Monsters he presented, it didn't matter. Hayato could still use **Cyberload Fusion** to Return the three **Cyber Dragon**s Banished by Samejima's **Scrap Fusion** to the Deck for Fusion.
Samejima had collected Information on "Dan Kuroto" before. Among the five Cards Revealed by **Painful Choice**, **Proto-Cyber Dragon** could Destroy **Dark Mimic** and Revive **Cyber End Dragon**, and **Cyberload Fusion** could Fusion Banished Monsters. Neither was a good choice; it was clearly a trap waiting for him to step into.
As for the remaining **Cyber Dragon Core**, although he had never seen this Card before, judging by its Name, it should be a **Cyber Dragon**-related Monster. Its Effect was unknown, but the only thing certain was that its Attack was even lower than **Dark Mimic**'s weak Defense.
Although he felt this Card was also a Trap Card, Samejima had no choice but to step into it. "The Card I choose is **Cyber Dragon Core**."
"Heh heh, a wise move. Then I will Add **Cyber Dragon Core** to my Hand, and Send all other Cards to the Graveyard." Hayato took back **Cyber Dragon Core**, and one by one, he sent the other four Cards to the Graveyard.
Confirming that the four Cards had all entered the Graveyard, Hayato smiled cunningly. "On the surface, **Cyber Dragon Core** has the lowest Attack, only 400 points. It can't even break through the weak Defense of a Flipped **Dark Mimic**."
"However, something that looks harmless isn't necessarily without Danger. On the contrary, the weakest can often be more troublesome than the strongest." Saying this, Hayato placed the **Cyber Dragon Core** he had just Added to his Hand onto the Duel Disk. "I Normal Summon **Cyber Dragon Core** in Attack Position, and then Activate its Effect."
"When **Cyber Dragon Core** is successfully Summoned, I can Add one 'Cyber' Spell/Trap Card or 'Cybernetic' Spell/Trap Card from my Deck to my Hand. The Card I will Add to my Hand is **Cybernetic Fusion Support**."
On Hayato's Field, a mechanical "snake" whose shape was even simpler than **Proto-Cyber Dragon**, essentially just a few spherical mechanical joints connected together, raised its head. Although it only had 400 Attack, it was as confident as a Commoner with 3000 Attack and 2500 Defense.
An extra Card appeared in Hayato's Hand; it was **Cybernetic Fusion Support**, which he had just Added to his Hand using **Cyber Dragon Core**'s Effect.
"**Cybernetic Fusion Support**?" It was another Card Samejima had never heard of, but Samejima could more or less guess that the Card was likely used to Assist Fusion.
"Dan Kuroto" put his hands on his hips proudly. "Most people's Fusion is just Fusing Monsters from their Hand and Field, or using Cards like **Dragon's Mirror** to Fusion Monsters from the Field and Graveyard. But don't underestimate my Talent! As long as I use **Cybernetic Fusion Support**, I can choose Fusion Material simultaneously from my Hand, Field, and Graveyard."
"The only Cost is paying half of my Life Points!"
As he spoke, **Cybernetic Fusion Support** was inserted into the Spell & Trap Zone before it even got warm. "Mere Life Points! As long as they're not Reduced to Zero, they're Infinite! Take them! I will Pay half of my Life Points! Activate Quick-Play Spell Card, **Cybernetic Fusion Support**!"
[Dan Kuroto: 5000→2500 LP]
Half of the Life Points were Deducted from "Dan Kuroto." At the same time, a highly advanced mechanical device rose from his Backrow. As Hayato revealed the Card he had previously Set on the Field, the **Fusion** Spell Card, originally intended as bait, now Took Effect.
Not only **Cyber Dragon Core** on Hayato's Field, but the Monsters in Hayato's Graveyard also appeared one by one on the Field. **Cyber End Dragon** and the two **Proto-Cyber Dragon**s all raised their heads. After letting out a roar, they turned into particles along with **Cyber Dragon Core** and entered the **Cybernetic Fusion Support** Device, which began emitting Electric Light as it Activated and Accelerated.
"The total Fusion Material I will Use is four. Among them, as long as **Cyber Dragon Core** Exists on my Field or in my Graveyard, its Name is treated as **Cyber Dragon**." Hayato held up five fingers. "The Fusion Material Requirement is **Cyber Dragon** and one or more Machine-Type Monsters!"
"Don't blink! This is the last Monster you'll see! I Fusion Summon **Chimeratech Overdragon**!"
A grating sound of metal rubbing together echoed. A Mechanical Giant Dragon, much longer than **Cyber End Dragon**, appeared on "Dan Kuroto"'s Field. Simultaneously, Mechanical Dragon Heads extended from its bifurcations, a total of four Mechanical Dragon Heads, majestic and imposing!
[**Chimeratech Overdragon**] [ATK 3200]
Samejima's expression was very serious. He had thought choosing **Cyber Dragon Core** was the safest Option, but unexpectedly, "Dan Kuroto" actually used its Effect as a springboard to utilize all the Monsters in his Graveyard, Summoning **Chimeratech Overdragon** with a high Attack of 3200 points almost instantly.
Each Fusion Material could provide **Chimeratech Overdragon** with 800 Attack. Having Used a total of four Fusion Materials, **Chimeratech Overdragon**'s Attack had already surpassed the publicly acknowledged Unit of Measurement for Combat Power in Duel Monsters—**Blue-Eyes White Dragon**.
"Now, entering my Battle Phase, Samejima Iemitsu!" Hayato waved his hand forward. "Although this isn't my Limit, this is more than enough to End you!"
"**Chimeratech Overdragon** has the Ability to Attack a number of Monsters equal to its Fusion Materials. So, the first Attack—"
"**Chimeratech Overdragon**, Attack the Set Defense Position **Dark Mimic**! Meidou Zangetsuha!"
Unlike **Cyber End Dragon**'s pure white Laser Beam, the Attack emitted by **Chimeratech Overdragon** was an ominous, pitch-black color filled with the Aura of Destruction. In just an instant, it Destroyed the Weak Defense **Dark Mimic** and Sent it to the Graveyard.
Holding up his arm to block the Impact, Samejima Declared, "Then, at the same time **Dark Mimic** is Destroyed by **Chimeratech Overdragon**, its Effect, upon being Flipped, also Activates."
"Both players can choose one Monster from their respective Graveyards that can be Special Summoned, and Special Summon it to the Field in Attack Position or Set Defense Position." Samejima said, and Reminded, "However, Dan Kuroto, all the Monsters in your Graveyard were just Banished by the Effect of **Cybernetic Fusion Support**, so you cannot Summon a Monster to the Field."
To maximize **Chimeratech Overdragon**'s Attack, Hayato had deliberately Banished all the Monsters in his Graveyard, including **Cyber End Dragon**. However, Hayato didn't mind. Anyway, no matter what Monster Samejima Summoned, he could still Destroy it.
Could he possibly conjure up a Monster with over 3200 Attack?
Just as this thought crossed his mind, before Hayato could even say it, he saw a large, towering Giant Robot emerging from Underground on Samejima's Field. Its two electronic eyes lit up, and yellow Electric Current crackled on its thick arms. It clearly looked like a tough guy who could rip open a cockpit with his bare hands.
[**Perfect Machine King**] [ATK 2700→3200]
"3200 Attack?! When did this Monster...?" For a moment, Hayato couldn't recall when Samejima had Sent this Monster to his Graveyard.
Samejima smiled and Reminded him, "At the very beginning of the Duel, I Activated a **Graceful Charity** to Replace Cards in my Hand. **Perfect Machine King** was the only Monster in my Hand at the time. Although it's strong, I didn't have enough Tributes to bring it onto the Field in the first Turn."
As he spoke, Samejima glanced at **Perfect Machine King**. "**Perfect Machine King**'s Effect is that for every Machine-Type Monster on Both players' Fields other than itself, it gains 500 Attack. Since there are only **Perfect Machine King** and **Chimeratech Overdragon** on the Field, its Attack is Increased to 3200 points, exactly matching **Chimeratech Overdragon**."
"So, will you continue to Attack, Dan Kuroto?" Samejima smiled gently, but he didn't tell Hayato one thing.
That was, in Samejima's Graveyard, besides **Perfect Machine King**, there was also a **Shield Warrior** among the Monsters he had Sent to the Graveyard with **Graceful Charity** during the first Turn.
**Shield Warrior** has the Effect that during Damage Calculation, by Banishing itself from the Graveyard, the Monster on your Field will not be Destroyed by that Battle. This means that if their Attack is equal, when **Chimeratech Overdragon** and **Perfect Machine King**, neither of which has the Ability to "not be Destroyed by Battle," Attack each other, only **Perfect Machine King**, protected by **Shield Warrior**, would remain.
Even if **Chimeratech Overdragon** had the Ability to Attack multiple Monsters, if it was Destroyed, attacking more times would be useless.
And if "Dan Kuroto" chose to stop here and maintain the Confrontation with **Perfect Machine King**, that situation wouldn't last long either. Because in the Next Turn, during Samejima's Standby Phase, the **Time Capsule** he Activated at the very start of the Duel would Take Effect.
The Card contained within Samejima's **Time Capsule** was **Monster Reborn**. Once he obtained the **Monster Reborn** Card, Samejima could Revive the **Cyber Dragon** in his Graveyard and then Summon it to the Field.
This way, a **Perfect Machine King** with its Attack Increased to 3700 points, plus a **Cyber Dragon** with 2100 Attack, could deal a total of 2600 Damage. How could he possibly lose? Relying on that **Light Sealing Spirit Sword** on Dan Kuroto's Backrow?
Because of **Cybernetic Fusion Support**, "Dan Kuroto"'s Life Points were down to the last 2500 points. At most, he could only Use the Effect of **Light Sealing Spirit Sword** twice. This wave, Advantage is mine!
Although Samejima appeared calm on the surface, he felt a surge of excitement in his heart, anticipating an imminent Victory.
Hearing Samejima's Provocation, "Dan Kuroto" was silent for only a few seconds before showing a confident Smile. "Are you asking me to consider your words just now as a Challenge to my Divine Talent?"
"There's only one answer! I, Dan Kuroto, am not someone who would shrink back and stop because of a little Difficulty! The more difficult and incredible the action, the more it can demonstrate my Divine Talent!"
"Proof of my Talent! Even if it costs my life, it doesn't matter!" Hayato waved his hand. "Second Attack! **Chimeratech Overdragon**, Attack **Perfect Machine King**!"
"Purgatory Crush!"
Only a few seconds had passed since **Chimeratech Overdragon**'s last Attack. "Dan Kuroto" once again came up with a strange Name for **Chimeratech Overdragon**. The pitch-black Beam struck towards **Perfect Machine King**.
Seeing this, Samejima couldn't help but respond excitedly, "Now! I Activate the Effect of **Shield Warrior** in my Graveyard!"
"By Banishing **Shield Warrior** from the Graveyard during Damage Calculation, my **Perfect Machine King** on the Field will not be Destroyed in this Battle!"
In **Perfect Machine King**'s hand, a massive Shield suddenly appeared. Although it was a medieval Shield, it seemed coated with an anti-particle layer, easily blocking **Chimeratech Overdragon**'s Beam Cannon. Lightning crackled around **Perfect Machine King**'s Fist. It stomped hard on the Ground and attacked **Chimeratech Overdragon**!
"Boom!"
The steel giant's Fist and the mechanical multi-headed dragon's Body collided, reinterpreting the most primal aesthetic of violence with an extremely sci-fi art style, like the battle between Susanoo and Yamata no Orochi in Japanese mythology.
The spot on **Chimeratech Overdragon**'s Body Hit by **Perfect Machine King** exploded with a boom. A cloud of Smoke and Dust enveloped most of **Chimeratech Overdragon**'s Body and **Perfect Machine King**'s Arm.
Seeing this, Samejima couldn't help but show a Smile and said to "Dan Kuroto" standing opposite him, "In your Pursuit of Victory, you were too eager for quick success, Dan Kuroto. Duel Monsters isn't just a Contest of Talent and Ability; the Psychological Game is also a very important Aspect."
"It's Regrettable that this Duel Ended without either of us showing our full Limits, but at least I've Proved the Power of the 'Electronic Flow'." Samejima paused, then said firmly, "The Victor of this Duel has been decided."
"Hmph, sore wa dou kana?" Unexpectedly, hearing Samejima's words, "Dan Kuroto" showed a confident Smile. "Even if a Victor has been decided, that spot will only fall to me. If you ask why, it's because I am Dan Kuroto!"
"Roar!!"
"Nani!?"
As "Dan Kuroto"'s words fell, Samejima discovered that **Chimeratech Overdragon**, which should have been Destroyed and Sent to the Graveyard in the Battle with **Perfect Machine King**, actually let out a Roar! He couldn't help but look up in surprise!
"How could this be!?"
"Watch closely, and learn well! Don't be scared by just the tip of the iceberg of my Divine Talent!" Hayato looked up and ordered **Chimeratech Overdragon**, "Stop wasting time over there! Bite and Crush it for me!"
"Crunch!"
"Boom!!"
The second Explosion sounded, and this time, the Impact of the Explosion completely dispersed the Smoke and Dust enveloping **Perfect Machine King** and **Chimeratech Overdragon**. The Outcome of the Battle between the two was instantly revealed.
What Samejima found difficult to understand was that **Perfect Machine King**, which should have been granted the Ability to "not be Destroyed by Battle," was now missing an Arm. And upon looking, he could see the Arm **Perfect Machine King** had just used to Attack was currently held in the mouth of one of **Chimeratech Overdragon**'s Mechanical Dragon Heads, and then crushed into scrap metal with a single bite.
"If the Attack is exactly the same, **Perfect Machine King** can naturally use **Shield Warrior**'s Effect to Destroy **Chimeratech Overdragon** while not taking Damage itself." Hayato's voice rang out. As the Smoke and Dust cleared, Samejima finally saw clearly that Hayato's last Card in Hand had actually been inserted into the Duel Disk and Activated!
Quick-Play Spell Card, **Half Shut**?
"But if **Perfect Machine King**'s Attack is Lowered, your Plan is Ruined, Samejima!" Hayato said triumphantly. "Chaining to your **Shield Warrior**'s Effect, I Activated the Quick-Play Spell Card **Half Shut**! Its Effect grants one Monster on the Field the Ability to not be Destroyed by Battle until the End Phase, but as a Cost, its Attack is Halved."
"I decide the Outcome of this Duel! So now, **Chimeratech Overdragon**, complete the second Attack!"
[**Perfect Machine King**] [ATK 3200→1600]
[**Chimeratech Overdragon**] [ATK 3200]
The pitch-black Beam burst forth again. This time, **Perfect Machine King**, having lost an Arm, although it still held its Shield and Protected itself, it couldn't hold the Shield steady. The deflected Beam struck the Ground in front of Samejima!
"Hmph—!"
[Samejima: 4000→2400 LP]
Suddenly losing 1600 Life Points, Samejima grunted but wasn't significantly affected. Instead, he looked up at the menacing **Chimeratech Overdragon**. Its two heads that hadn't Attacked yet were wide open, ready to Attack.
"Press the attack! Third Attack! Flying Dragon Strike Thief Sky-Shaking Thunder Cannon!"
[Samejima: 2400→800 LP]
Another Attack landed. Samejima's Life Points were down to the last 800. **Perfect Machine King**, in this Attack, lost both its Shield and the Arm holding the Shield. It was just two decorations that the higher-ups didn't understand away from being a standard limbless figure.
"The so-called Divine Talent isn't an Ability that surpasses everyone else, but an Ability that absolutely cannot be surpassed, that cannot be defeated, that is beyond even Imagination. And the so-called Miracles are Controlled within my grasp." Hayato said, clenching his Fist. "In other words, this isn't a Miracle accumulated from Drawing Cards once or twice, but the inevitable Result Created by my Talent."
"The Victor is me, the absolutely immortal Dan Kuroto! Be Shattered like a meteor!"
"**Chimeratech Overdragon**, fourth consecutive Attack, and, the ultimate Final Blow! God Fist Smash!"
"Roar!!"
The pitch-black Aurora completely Engulfed **Perfect Machine King**. Before this Final Blow, a flash of Light briefly flickered in Samejima's Deck. Although none of this could change the Outcome of the Duel, for that one instant, Samejima, having completely cleared his mind, finally saw through a layer of mist that had been blocking his sight.
"So it was you. No wonder I lost." Samejima looked at "Dan Kuroto" and showed a Bitter Smile. "You truly are the Strongest one that's hard to figure out, Kobayashi Hayato."
"Boom!"
The sound of the Explosion rang out just as it was needed, precisely covering the last Name Samejima uttered.
[Samejima: 800 LP→0]
The Impact wave made Samejima stumble back a step or two before stopping himself. Looking up, his Gaze met Hayato's, who looked a bit Surprised.
"Victor, Dan Kuroto!"
As the Referee's Announcement sounded, Hayato noticed that the Sound Collection System set up along the edge of the Duel Platform had been temporarily shut off. He couldn't help but show a helpless expression and said to Samejima, "As expected of Samejima, to see through my perfect disguise."
"No, no, it was just Unexpected. But Hayato, how did you do it?" Samejima scratched his head, belatedly remembering that he had recently noticed significant hair loss and needed to be careful, so he quickly put his hand down. "Outwardly, 'Dan Kuroto' and 'Kobayashi Hayato' look exactly the same, but I couldn't connect the two until just now."
"Well, that's a bit complicated to explain," Hayato didn't know where to start. "There's probably something that prevents others from linking me to the Identity of 'Kobayashi Hayato'. Originally, no one should have been able to see through it."
Except Kaiba, Yugi Mutou, Marik, Valon, Rafael, Amelda... Strange, why are there so many people? And now Samejima has to be added to the list.
Samejima was also taken aback. As if remembering something, he pulled his Deck from the Duel Disk. After glancing past Cards like Cyber Summon Blaster, **Card Destruction**, and **Dimensional Prison**, he flipped out a Card, his face showing understanding. "If I'm not mistaken, it's probably this Card?"
Hayato tilted his head to look. In Samejima's hand was a Machine-Type Monster Card. Its Level seemed to be nine or ten Stars, hard to see clearly from the reverse direction. On the Card Art, a ferocious, giant Mechanical Dragon Head was depicted.
"Cyber Eltanin?" Hayato blurted out subconsciously, not noticing the Unexpected Expression on Samejima's face.
After using **De-Fusion** to easily bounce **Cyber End Dragon** back to Samejima's Deck, Hayato glanced at his Hand, feeling a bit troubled.
Now, Samejima only had one Face-down Position **Dark Mimic** on his Field. As long as he could Flip it and Destroy it, Hayato could use its Effect to Revive **Cyber End Dragon** from his Graveyard.
Even if Samejima could Special Summon a Monster from his Graveyard, he only had one **Cyber Dragon** there right now, which was no match for **Cyber End Dragon** at all. This was the advantage of **De-Fusion**; it returns to the Deck instead of being destroyed.
But the problem now was that Hayato found that he had no Monster Cards in his Hand. Including the **De-Fusion** he just used, all three cards he held were Spell Cards.
But it didn't matter. Who said you couldn't defeat someone without Monster Cards?
"Duel Monsters, in short, is a game of mental warfare, not too different from Chess. In that case, it's fine if I use a few unconventional moves." Hayato Played a Card. "Activate Spell Card, **Painful Choice**!"
With the Card's Activation, five Cards appeared before Samejima: two **Cyberload Fusion**, **Cyber Dragon Core**, and two **Proto-Cyber Dragon**.
Without Monster Cards, Hayato could simply use a card's effect to Add Monster Cards to his Hand, and because it wasn't "Drawing Cards," it wouldn't Trigger the Effect of **Illusion of Desire**.
And even if Samejima didn't choose one of the three Monsters he presented, it didn't matter. Hayato could still use **Cyberload Fusion** to Return the three **Cyber Dragon**s Banished by Samejima's **Scrap Fusion** to the Deck for Fusion.
Samejima had collected Information on "Dan Kuroto" before. Among the five Cards Revealed by **Painful Choice**, **Proto-Cyber Dragon** could Destroy **Dark Mimic** and Revive **Cyber End Dragon**, and **Cyberload Fusion** could Fusion Banished Monsters. Neither was a good choice; it was clearly a trap waiting for him to step into.
As for the remaining **Cyber Dragon Core**, although he had never seen this Card before, judging by its Name, it should be a **Cyber Dragon**-related Monster. Its Effect was unknown, but the only thing certain was that its Attack was even lower than **Dark Mimic**'s weak Defense.
Although he felt this Card was also a Trap Card, Samejima had no choice but to step into it. "The Card I choose is **Cyber Dragon Core**."
"Heh heh, a wise move. Then I will Add **Cyber Dragon Core** to my Hand, and Send all other Cards to the Graveyard." Hayato took back **Cyber Dragon Core**, and one by one, he sent the other four Cards to the Graveyard.
Confirming that the four Cards had all entered the Graveyard, Hayato smiled cunningly. "On the surface, **Cyber Dragon Core** has the lowest Attack, only 400 points. It can't even break through the weak Defense of a Flipped **Dark Mimic**."
"However, something that looks harmless isn't necessarily without Danger. On the contrary, the weakest can often be more troublesome than the strongest." Saying this, Hayato placed the **Cyber Dragon Core** he had just Added to his Hand onto the Duel Disk. "I Normal Summon **Cyber Dragon Core** in Attack Position, and then Activate its Effect."
"When **Cyber Dragon Core** is successfully Summoned, I can Add one 'Cyber' Spell/Trap Card or 'Cybernetic' Spell/Trap Card from my Deck to my Hand. The Card I will Add to my Hand is **Cybernetic Fusion Support**."
On Hayato's Field, a mechanical "snake" whose shape was even simpler than **Proto-Cyber Dragon**, essentially just a few spherical mechanical joints connected together, raised its head. Although it only had 400 Attack, it was as confident as a Commoner with 3000 Attack and 2500 Defense.
An extra Card appeared in Hayato's Hand; it was **Cybernetic Fusion Support**, which he had just Added to his Hand using **Cyber Dragon Core**'s Effect.
"**Cybernetic Fusion Support**?" It was another Card Samejima had never heard of, but Samejima could more or less guess that the Card was likely used to Assist Fusion.
"Dan Kuroto" put his hands on his hips proudly. "Most people's Fusion is just Fusing Monsters from their Hand and Field, or using Cards like **Dragon's Mirror** to Fusion Monsters from the Field and Graveyard. But don't underestimate my Talent! As long as I use **Cybernetic Fusion Support**, I can choose Fusion Material simultaneously from my Hand, Field, and Graveyard."
"The only Cost is paying half of my Life Points!"
As he spoke, **Cybernetic Fusion Support** was inserted into the Spell & Trap Zone before it even got warm. "Mere Life Points! As long as they're not Reduced to Zero, they're Infinite! Take them! I will Pay half of my Life Points! Activate Quick-Play Spell Card, **Cybernetic Fusion Support**!"
[Dan Kuroto: 5000→2500 LP]
Half of the Life Points were Deducted from "Dan Kuroto." At the same time, a highly advanced mechanical device rose from his Backrow. As Hayato revealed the Card he had previously Set on the Field, the **Fusion** Spell Card, originally intended as bait, now Took Effect.
Not only **Cyber Dragon Core** on Hayato's Field, but the Monsters in Hayato's Graveyard also appeared one by one on the Field. **Cyber End Dragon** and the two **Proto-Cyber Dragon**s all raised their heads. After letting out a roar, they turned into particles along with **Cyber Dragon Core** and entered the **Cybernetic Fusion Support** Device, which began emitting Electric Light as it Activated and Accelerated.
"The total Fusion Material I will Use is four. Among them, as long as **Cyber Dragon Core** Exists on my Field or in my Graveyard, its Name is treated as **Cyber Dragon**." Hayato held up five fingers. "The Fusion Material Requirement is **Cyber Dragon** and one or more Machine-Type Monsters!"
"Don't blink! This is the last Monster you'll see! I Fusion Summon **Chimeratech Overdragon**!"
A grating sound of metal rubbing together echoed. A Mechanical Giant Dragon, much longer than **Cyber End Dragon**, appeared on "Dan Kuroto"'s Field. Simultaneously, Mechanical Dragon Heads extended from its bifurcations, a total of four Mechanical Dragon Heads, majestic and imposing!
[**Chimeratech Overdragon**] [ATK 3200]
Samejima's expression was very serious. He had thought choosing **Cyber Dragon Core** was the safest Option, but unexpectedly, "Dan Kuroto" actually used its Effect as a springboard to utilize all the Monsters in his Graveyard, Summoning **Chimeratech Overdragon** with a high Attack of 3200 points almost instantly.
Each Fusion Material could provide **Chimeratech Overdragon** with 800 Attack. Having Used a total of four Fusion Materials, **Chimeratech Overdragon**'s Attack had already surpassed the publicly acknowledged Unit of Measurement for Combat Power in Duel Monsters—**Blue-Eyes White Dragon**.
"Now, entering my Battle Phase, Samejima Iemitsu!" Hayato waved his hand forward. "Although this isn't my Limit, this is more than enough to End you!"
"**Chimeratech Overdragon** has the Ability to Attack a number of Monsters equal to its Fusion Materials. So, the first Attack—"
"**Chimeratech Overdragon**, Attack the Set Defense Position **Dark Mimic**! Meidou Zangetsuha!"
Unlike **Cyber End Dragon**'s pure white Laser Beam, the Attack emitted by **Chimeratech Overdragon** was an ominous, pitch-black color filled with the Aura of Destruction. In just an instant, it Destroyed the Weak Defense **Dark Mimic** and Sent it to the Graveyard.
Holding up his arm to block the Impact, Samejima Declared, "Then, at the same time **Dark Mimic** is Destroyed by **Chimeratech Overdragon**, its Effect, upon being Flipped, also Activates."
"Both players can choose one Monster from their respective Graveyards that can be Special Summoned, and Special Summon it to the Field in Attack Position or Set Defense Position." Samejima said, and Reminded, "However, Dan Kuroto, all the Monsters in your Graveyard were just Banished by the Effect of **Cybernetic Fusion Support**, so you cannot Summon a Monster to the Field."
To maximize **Chimeratech Overdragon**'s Attack, Hayato had deliberately Banished all the Monsters in his Graveyard, including **Cyber End Dragon**. However, Hayato didn't mind. Anyway, no matter what Monster Samejima Summoned, he could still Destroy it.
Could he possibly conjure up a Monster with over 3200 Attack?
Just as this thought crossed his mind, before Hayato could even say it, he saw a large, towering Giant Robot emerging from Underground on Samejima's Field. Its two electronic eyes lit up, and yellow Electric Current crackled on its thick arms. It clearly looked like a tough guy who could rip open a cockpit with his bare hands.
[**Perfect Machine King**] [ATK 2700→3200]
"3200 Attack?! When did this Monster...?" For a moment, Hayato couldn't recall when Samejima had Sent this Monster to his Graveyard.
Samejima smiled and Reminded him, "At the very beginning of the Duel, I Activated a **Graceful Charity** to Replace Cards in my Hand. **Perfect Machine King** was the only Monster in my Hand at the time. Although it's strong, I didn't have enough Tributes to bring it onto the Field in the first Turn."
As he spoke, Samejima glanced at **Perfect Machine King**. "**Perfect Machine King**'s Effect is that for every Machine-Type Monster on Both players' Fields other than itself, it gains 500 Attack. Since there are only **Perfect Machine King** and **Chimeratech Overdragon** on the Field, its Attack is Increased to 3200 points, exactly matching **Chimeratech Overdragon**."
"So, will you continue to Attack, Dan Kuroto?" Samejima smiled gently, but he didn't tell Hayato one thing.
That was, in Samejima's Graveyard, besides **Perfect Machine King**, there was also a **Shield Warrior** among the Monsters he had Sent to the Graveyard with **Graceful Charity** during the first Turn.
**Shield Warrior** has the Effect that during Damage Calculation, by Banishing itself from the Graveyard, the Monster on your Field will not be Destroyed by that Battle. This means that if their Attack is equal, when **Chimeratech Overdragon** and **Perfect Machine King**, neither of which has the Ability to "not be Destroyed by Battle," Attack each other, only **Perfect Machine King**, protected by **Shield Warrior**, would remain.
Even if **Chimeratech Overdragon** had the Ability to Attack multiple Monsters, if it was Destroyed, attacking more times would be useless.
And if "Dan Kuroto" chose to stop here and maintain the Confrontation with **Perfect Machine King**, that situation wouldn't last long either. Because in the Next Turn, during Samejima's Standby Phase, the **Time Capsule** he Activated at the very start of the Duel would Take Effect.
The Card contained within Samejima's **Time Capsule** was **Monster Reborn**. Once he obtained the **Monster Reborn** Card, Samejima could Revive the **Cyber Dragon** in his Graveyard and then Summon it to the Field.
This way, a **Perfect Machine King** with its Attack Increased to 3700 points, plus a **Cyber Dragon** with 2100 Attack, could deal a total of 2600 Damage. How could he possibly lose? Relying on that **Light Sealing Spirit Sword** on Dan Kuroto's Backrow?
Because of **Cybernetic Fusion Support**, "Dan Kuroto"'s Life Points were down to the last 2500 points. At most, he could only Use the Effect of **Light Sealing Spirit Sword** twice. This wave, Advantage is mine!
Although Samejima appeared calm on the surface, he felt a surge of excitement in his heart, anticipating an imminent Victory.
Hearing Samejima's Provocation, "Dan Kuroto" was silent for only a few seconds before showing a confident Smile. "Are you asking me to consider your words just now as a Challenge to my Divine Talent?"
"There's only one answer! I, Dan Kuroto, am not someone who would shrink back and stop because of a little Difficulty! The more difficult and incredible the action, the more it can demonstrate my Divine Talent!"
"Proof of my Talent! Even if it costs my life, it doesn't matter!" Hayato waved his hand. "Second Attack! **Chimeratech Overdragon**, Attack **Perfect Machine King**!"
"Purgatory Crush!"
Only a few seconds had passed since **Chimeratech Overdragon**'s last Attack. "Dan Kuroto" once again came up with a strange Name for **Chimeratech Overdragon**. The pitch-black Beam struck towards **Perfect Machine King**.
Seeing this, Samejima couldn't help but respond excitedly, "Now! I Activate the Effect of **Shield Warrior** in my Graveyard!"
"By Banishing **Shield Warrior** from the Graveyard during Damage Calculation, my **Perfect Machine King** on the Field will not be Destroyed in this Battle!"
In **Perfect Machine King**'s hand, a massive Shield suddenly appeared. Although it was a medieval Shield, it seemed coated with an anti-particle layer, easily blocking **Chimeratech Overdragon**'s Beam Cannon. Lightning crackled around **Perfect Machine King**'s Fist. It stomped hard on the Ground and attacked **Chimeratech Overdragon**!
"Boom!"
The steel giant's Fist and the mechanical multi-headed dragon's Body collided, reinterpreting the most primal aesthetic of violence with an extremely sci-fi art style, like the battle between Susanoo and Yamata no Orochi in Japanese mythology.
The spot on **Chimeratech Overdragon**'s Body Hit by **Perfect Machine King** exploded with a boom. A cloud of Smoke and Dust enveloped most of **Chimeratech Overdragon**'s Body and **Perfect Machine King**'s Arm.
Seeing this, Samejima couldn't help but show a Smile and said to "Dan Kuroto" standing opposite him, "In your Pursuit of Victory, you were too eager for quick success, Dan Kuroto. Duel Monsters isn't just a Contest of Talent and Ability; the Psychological Game is also a very important Aspect."
"It's Regrettable that this Duel Ended without either of us showing our full Limits, but at least I've Proved the Power of the 'Electronic Flow'." Samejima paused, then said firmly, "The Victor of this Duel has been decided."
"Hmph, sore wa dou kana?" Unexpectedly, hearing Samejima's words, "Dan Kuroto" showed a confident Smile. "Even if a Victor has been decided, that spot will only fall to me. If you ask why, it's because I am Dan Kuroto!"
"Roar!!"
"Nani!?"
As "Dan Kuroto"'s words fell, Samejima discovered that **Chimeratech Overdragon**, which should have been Destroyed and Sent to the Graveyard in the Battle with **Perfect Machine King**, actually let out a Roar! He couldn't help but look up in surprise!
"How could this be!?"
"Watch closely, and learn well! Don't be scared by just the tip of the iceberg of my Divine Talent!" Hayato looked up and ordered **Chimeratech Overdragon**, "Stop wasting time over there! Bite and Crush it for me!"
"Crunch!"
"Boom!!"
The second Explosion sounded, and this time, the Impact of the Explosion completely dispersed the Smoke and Dust enveloping **Perfect Machine King** and **Chimeratech Overdragon**. The Outcome of the Battle between the two was instantly revealed.
What Samejima found difficult to understand was that **Perfect Machine King**, which should have been granted the Ability to "not be Destroyed by Battle," was now missing an Arm. And upon looking, he could see the Arm **Perfect Machine King** had just used to Attack was currently held in the mouth of one of **Chimeratech Overdragon**'s Mechanical Dragon Heads, and then crushed into scrap metal with a single bite.
"If the Attack is exactly the same, **Perfect Machine King** can naturally use **Shield Warrior**'s Effect to Destroy **Chimeratech Overdragon** while not taking Damage itself." Hayato's voice rang out. As the Smoke and Dust cleared, Samejima finally saw clearly that Hayato's last Card in Hand had actually been inserted into the Duel Disk and Activated!
Quick-Play Spell Card, **Half Shut**?
"But if **Perfect Machine King**'s Attack is Lowered, your Plan is Ruined, Samejima!" Hayato said triumphantly. "Chaining to your **Shield Warrior**'s Effect, I Activated the Quick-Play Spell Card **Half Shut**! Its Effect grants one Monster on the Field the Ability to not be Destroyed by Battle until the End Phase, but as a Cost, its Attack is Halved."
"I decide the Outcome of this Duel! So now, **Chimeratech Overdragon**, complete the second Attack!"
[**Perfect Machine King**] [ATK 3200→1600]
[**Chimeratech Overdragon**] [ATK 3200]
The pitch-black Beam burst forth again. This time, **Perfect Machine King**, having lost an Arm, although it still held its Shield and Protected itself, it couldn't hold the Shield steady. The deflected Beam struck the Ground in front of Samejima!
"Hmph—!"
[Samejima: 4000→2400 LP]
Suddenly losing 1600 Life Points, Samejima grunted but wasn't significantly affected. Instead, he looked up at the menacing **Chimeratech Overdragon**. Its two heads that hadn't Attacked yet were wide open, ready to Attack.
"Press the attack! Third Attack! Flying Dragon Strike Thief Sky-Shaking Thunder Cannon!"
[Samejima: 2400→800 LP]
Another Attack landed. Samejima's Life Points were down to the last 800. **Perfect Machine King**, in this Attack, lost both its Shield and the Arm holding the Shield. It was just two decorations that the higher-ups didn't understand away from being a standard limbless figure.
"The so-called Divine Talent isn't an Ability that surpasses everyone else, but an Ability that absolutely cannot be surpassed, that cannot be defeated, that is beyond even Imagination. And the so-called Miracles are Controlled within my grasp." Hayato said, clenching his Fist. "In other words, this isn't a Miracle accumulated from Drawing Cards once or twice, but the inevitable Result Created by my Talent."
"The Victor is me, the absolutely immortal Dan Kuroto! Be Shattered like a meteor!"
"**Chimeratech Overdragon**, fourth consecutive Attack, and, the ultimate Final Blow! God Fist Smash!"
"Roar!!"
The pitch-black Aurora completely Engulfed **Perfect Machine King**. Before this Final Blow, a flash of Light briefly flickered in Samejima's Deck. Although none of this could change the Outcome of the Duel, for that one instant, Samejima, having completely cleared his mind, finally saw through a layer of mist that had been blocking his sight.
"So it was you. No wonder I lost." Samejima looked at "Dan Kuroto" and showed a Bitter Smile. "You truly are the Strongest one that's hard to figure out, Kobayashi Hayato."
"Boom!"
The sound of the Explosion rang out just as it was needed, precisely covering the last Name Samejima uttered.
[Samejima: 800 LP→0]
The Impact wave made Samejima stumble back a step or two before stopping himself. Looking up, his Gaze met Hayato's, who looked a bit Surprised.
"Victor, Dan Kuroto!"
As the Referee's Announcement sounded, Hayato noticed that the Sound Collection System set up along the edge of the Duel Platform had been temporarily shut off. He couldn't help but show a helpless expression and said to Samejima, "As expected of Samejima, to see through my perfect disguise."
"No, no, it was just Unexpected. But Hayato, how did you do it?" Samejima scratched his head, belatedly remembering that he had recently noticed significant hair loss and needed to be careful, so he quickly put his hand down. "Outwardly, 'Dan Kuroto' and 'Kobayashi Hayato' look exactly the same, but I couldn't connect the two until just now."
"Well, that's a bit complicated to explain," Hayato didn't know where to start. "There's probably something that prevents others from linking me to the Identity of 'Kobayashi Hayato'. Originally, no one should have been able to see through it."
Except Kaiba, Yugi Mutou, Marik, Valon, Rafael, Amelda... Strange, why are there so many people? And now Samejima has to be added to the list.
Samejima was also taken aback. As if remembering something, he pulled his Deck from the Duel Disk. After glancing past Cards like Cyber Summon Blaster, **Card Destruction**, and **Dimensional Prison**, he flipped out a Card, his face showing understanding. "If I'm not mistaken, it's probably this Card?"
Hayato tilted his head to look. In Samejima's hand was a Machine-Type Monster Card. Its Level seemed to be nine or ten Stars, hard to see clearly from the reverse direction. On the Card Art, a ferocious, giant Mechanical Dragon Head was depicted.
"Cyber Eltanin?" Hayato blurted out subconsciously, not noticing the Unexpected Expression on Samejima's face.
