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Chapter 473 Dismantle - Emergency Egress

On the ABC-Dragon Buster, the two heads of B-Buster Drake and C-Crush Wyvern mounted on A-Assault Core moved aside, allowing the Laser Cannon Barrel and Rocket Pod underneath to aim unobstructed at Chimeratech Rampage Dragon.

As Hayato's Hand was sent to the Graveyard, two scorching laser beams shot out fiercely from the Laser Cannon Barrel, instantly piercing the core of the incredibly imposing Chimeratech Rampage Dragon, which had just had its ATK boosted by Limiter Removal.

On the three dragon heads of Chimeratech Rampage Dragon, the eye monitors, which were just incredibly crimson, instantly dimmed. Then, in the next moment, to prevent future trouble, dense rockets enveloped Chimeratech Rampage Dragon's entire body within the bombing range, completely crushing and banishing it.

"The Chimeratech Rampage Dragon with 4200 ATK was actually...!?"

"Where did this guy come from? So strong!"

"This is dangerous now..."

The surrounding Apprentices were previously amazed by the power of Chimeratech Rampage Dragon, but they never expected that the Previous Master/Instructor had just activated Limiter Removal, and the Chimeratech Rampage Dragon, whose ATK was doubled to a terrifying 4200 points, was banished by ABC-Dragon Buster the next second. They couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed.

"Because I just discarded a card and sent it to the Graveyard, the effect of Ojama Magic activates when it is sent to the Graveyard from the Field or Hand. I can search my Deck for Ojama Yellow, Ojama Black, and Ojama Green and add them to my Hand."

The last card in Hayato's Hand was Ojama Magic. It has the effect that when sent to the Graveyard, it can search three cards from the Deck at once. Although the three cards searched are all useless small fry, they are perfect to use as the cost for ABC-Dragon Buster's effect.

"Ojama? I remember that's the Deck whose main combat strategy is to interfere with the opponent's strategy, and all its monsters seem to have 0 ATK. However, it's a good idea to think of using monsters with no attack power to support your Deck."

Although Chimeratech Rampage Dragon was banished, the Previous Master/Instructor only showed a moment of shock when he first heard the effect of ABC-Dragon Buster. Afterwards, he regained his composure and even calmly commented on Hayato's recent play.

Looking at him, it seems he still has other means?

Hayato couldn't help but look at his hand. The opponent hadn't performed a Normal Summon this turn, and still had a full four cards in hand. Theoretically, there was indeed a possibility for further plays.

But even though he had just adopted a stance of going all-in to decide the victory or defeat with Chimeratech Rampage Dragon, did the opponent really still have cards that could be used for battle?

Answering Hayato was the Former Cyber Style Master, who drew three cards from his hand at once: two Monster Cards, and one green Spell Card, Polymerization.

"Let me repeat myself. The 'Cyber Style' has no limit. The path of Fusion's evolution leads to an infinite future." The Previous Master/Instructor placed Polymerization in the Spell & Trap Zone, holding up the two Monster Cards in his hand. "Young man, banishing just one monster cannot stop me from winning this duel this turn!"

"Your ABC-Dragon Buster's effect to banish a monster can only be used once per turn, right? So how will you deal with this monster!?"

"Activate the Polymerization Spell Card! From my hand, I will use two Cyber Ogre as Fusion Material to Fusion Summon Cyber Ogre 2!"

The vortex of Polymerization appeared on the Previous Master/Instructor's Field, swallowing the two Cyber Ogre from his hand. The black steel Machine Monsters merged and combined two by two, Fusing into a giant monster standing on just two arms, dragging a long tail!

[Cyber Ogre 2] [Level 7/EARTH]
[Machine Type/Fusion/Effect]
[2600/1900]

Cyber Ogre 2, whose arms alone were as thick as a person, stood before the Former Cyber Style Master. He proudly introduced it: "After every 'Cyber Style' Apprentice cultivates to the 'Okuiri' stage, they can obtain the 'Cyber Style' Symbol Card, Cyber Dragon, as a symbol of legacy."

"But don't think the 'Cyber Style' only has Cyber Dragon!"

"When Cyber Ogre 2 engages in battle, its ATK increases by half the opponent's ATK value. Even against Five-Headed Dragon with 5000 ATK, Cyber Ogre 2 can surpass it!"

The rank division used in "Cyber Style" is the same as the traditional Kendo divisions. Kendo ranks are divided into "Initiation", "Okuiri", "Kirigami", and "Mokuroku", while "Cyber Style" is similar: "Initiation", "Okuiri", "Menkyo", and "Kaiden".

Among these, newly initiated Apprentices are at the "Initiation" level. After some cultivation, obtaining Cyber Dragon serves as proof of "Okuiri". The "Menkyo" level means one has basically mastered all the techniques of "Cyber Style", and Cyber End Dragon is the proof of the "Kaiden" level, meaning one has fully integrated "Cyber Style".

During the Duelist Kingdom era, Samejima was at the "Menkyo" level. Although he possessed "Cyber Style" characteristic cards like Cyber Dragon, he couldn't temporarily advance to "Kaiden" due to the Previous Master/Instructor's test. He only advanced to "Kaiden" after the Duelist Kingdom match ended, and subsequently took over as the current Master/Instructor of "Cyber Style".

It's worth mentioning that Samejima Iemitsu also seems to use Cyber Ogre cards, just like the Former Cyber Style Master.

"What a troublesome effect. It increases during battle, not just when attacking?" Hayato couldn't help but frown.

As is well known, the K language is vast and profound. Often, changing just one word or character can bring about huge changes. "When attacking", "When attacked", and "When battling" represent different meanings.

In the real card game, Cyber Ogre 2's effect is to increase ATK when attacking, meaning this effect only applies when it actively initiates an attack. It's not very powerful, only having some offensive capability.

But the Cyber Ogre 2 used by the Former Cyber Style Master clearly belongs to the anime version effect. Whether attacking or being attacked, as long as Cyber Ogre 2 is involved in battle, he can directly increase the other monster's ATK by half its value. Even when used defensively, it has some field presence capability.

The best way to deal with such a monster is clearly to directly destroy or banish Cyber Ogre 2 through an effect. However, Hayato's ABC-Dragon Buster's effect to banish a card has a restriction of once per turn, and it was just used on Chimeratech Rampage Dragon.

Seeing Hayato frown tightly, the Previous Master/Instructor revealed a smile. "Heh heh, you're still far from defeating 'Cyber Style'. Although this is the first time I've seen that ABC-Dragon Buster, its name is so close to XYZ-Dragon Cannon that even without any evidence, my intuition told me it must have a similar effect."

"And sure enough, the effect to banish a card by discarding a card in hand once per turn, although not as potent as XYZ-Dragon Cannon's effect which can be activated as long as you have hand cards, it has the ability to be activated during the opponent's turn, which even surprised me."

"At the beginning, I could have actually Summoned Cyber Ogre 2 and then used more Fusion Material to Fusion Summon the more powerful Chimeratech Rampage Dragon. However, out of caution, I Summoned Chimeratech Rampage Dragon first before Summoning Cyber Ogre 2. It seems I'm still sharp."

Just as Hayato waited until the Former Cyber Style Master invested certain resources into Chimeratech Rampage Dragon before banishing it, the Previous Master/Instructor was actually waiting for Hayato to reveal his next move before unhurriedly unleashing Cyber Ogre 2, this big move.

Although Hayato's ABC-Dragon Buster's ATK is currently 400 points higher than Cyber Ogre 2, in front of Cyber Ogre 2 which can increase its own ATK, this slight gap will be surpassed immediately.

"Alright, let's enter my Battle Phase! I will use Cyber Ogre 2 to attack your ABC-Dragon Buster!" The Previous Master/Instructor swung his arm. "Absorb the opponent's power and turn it into your divine might, Cyber Ogre 2!"

"Super Electromagnetic Shock!"

Although it only had two overly thick arms for movement, Cyber Ogre 2's attack speed was quite astonishing. As Cyber Ogre 2 approached, ABC-Dragon Buster was just about to attack, but was surprised to find that a portion of its ATK had been stolen!

[ABC-Dragon Buster] [ATK 3000]
[Cyber Ogre 2] [ATK 2600→4100]

A complete reversal!

Seeing Cyber Ogre 2's thick arms about to grab ABC-Dragon Buster's body, Hayato didn't doubt for a moment whether its power output could destroy ABC-Dragon Buster. Not wanting his monster to be destroyed like this, Hayato immediately ordered: "You forced my hand. I didn't originally plan to use this move."

"Activate ABC-Dragon Buster's second effect—"

"A second effect!?" The Previous Master/Instructor was somewhat surprised, as he never expected ABC-Dragon Buster to have other abilities.

Its Summoning Condition is excessively simple. Although it's a Fusion Monster, it doesn't even require the Polymerization Spell Card; it can be Summoned simply by Banishing three Fusion Materials from the Field or Graveyard. Furthermore, it has excellent stats with 3000 ATK and 2800 DEF, and even a powerful effect to banish cards that can be used during the opponent's turn.

And now it even has other effects? You can't print fake cards like this, can you?

The Previous Master/Instructor glanced at the last card in his hand, planning to first see what effect Hayato was going to use before deciding whether to activate his own card.

Is it to increase ATK, or an ability to banish cards similar to the first effect? But even so, it doesn't matter. The card in his hand can save his monster, but the next turn will be difficult to endure.

The Previous Master/Instructor recalled many powerful effects. And under his wary gaze, ABC-Dragon Buster's body suddenly disassembled!?

"Second effect, Dismantle - Emergency Egress!"

Hayato stood with his hands on his hips, looking smug. "It would be too much of a waste if the ABC-Dragon Buster I worked so hard to Summon was destroyed by you like this. Rather than that, I might as well disassemble them directly."

"During the opponent's turn, ABC-Dragon Buster can voluntarily Tribute itself, and then Special Summon the three LIGHT Attribute Machine Type Union Monsters I have Banished back to my Field." Hayato said, sending the ABC-Dragon Buster card to the Graveyard, then taking out three cards he had previously Banished from his pocket. "Come back, A-Assault Core, B-Buster Drake, and C-Crush Wyvern!"

[A-Assault Core] [DEF 200]
[B-Buster Drake] [DEF 1800]
[C-Crush Wyvern] [DEF 2000]

Looking at the three monsters in Defense Position in front of him, Hayato felt a bit of regret. If his Field Union Hangar was still on the Field, the Special Summon of the Union Monsters could have triggered the Field Spell Card's effect, letting him gain another card. Unfortunately, he couldn't change that.

The Previous Master/Instructor's mood was hard to describe with words right now. He had just prepared to face some terrifying enemy, and then suddenly he was told the opponent chose to escape?

"An ability to Tribute itself and return Fusion Material to the Field? How troublesome and disgusting. But because ABC-Dragon Buster disappeared from the Field, it triggered a Battle Replay, so my Cyber Ogre 2 can choose a new target."

The Previous Master/Instructor looked at C-Crush Wyvern, which had the highest DEF on Hayato's Field, and waved his hand, ordering: "Attack again, Cyber Ogre 2! Attack C-Crush Wyvern! Super Electromagnetic Shock!"

C-Crush Wyvern in Defense Position had a DEF of 2000 points, but it had no resistance before Cyber Ogre 2, which had 2600 ATK and increased to 3200 points after absorbing power from C-Crush Wyvern. It was instantly destroyed and sent to the Graveyard. However, because it was in Defense Position, it dealt no Battle Damage to Hayato.

Although C-Crush Wyvern has an effect that can be activated when it is sent to the Graveyard from the Field, "Special Summon a Union Monster from your Hand", unfortunately, Hayato currently only has three small fry in his hand, and no Union Monsters that can be Special Summoned.

"Set one card, I end my turn." The only Cyber Ogre 2 on the Field had already attacked. The Previous Master/Instructor glanced at the De-Fusion in his hand, choosing not to activate it, but instead Set it on the Field.

If he activated this card's effect now, it would only Special Summon the two Cyber Ogre from the Graveyard to the Field and then destroy two of the opponent's monsters in Defense Position. It wouldn't inflict any Battle Damage to that guy on the other side.

It's better to keep it for now and activate it depending on the situation. Let Cyber Ogre 2, which is basically immune to battle destruction, maintain field presence first. If the opponent activates an effect similar to the previous ABC-Dragon Buster, that way he can still use De-Fusion to avoid it.

"You escaped this turn." The Previous Master/Instructor said, raising his head. "But next turn will be your final struggle."

[Previous Master/Instructor: 3000 LP, Hand 0]
[Cyber Ogre 2] [ATK 2600]
[Future Fusion] [Set Card (De-Fusion)]

Although the Cyber Dragon that was sent to the Graveyard earlier due to Future Fusion became Fusion Material for Chimeratech Rampage Dragon, Future Fusion had already taken effect after being activated.

By the Standby Phase of the next turn, the "Cyber Style"'s Ultimate Secret Art, Cyber End Dragon, will descend onto the Field. At that time, even setting monsters in Defense Position won't protect the opponent's Life Points!

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