Tenjo Hikari noticed their surprised expressions and immediately understood.
It was normal; back then, Serena and Ruri had demonstrated extraordinary Spirit Adaptability talents. As the "core" of the story, it's normal for these two to see spirits.
"I see." Tenjo Hikari thought for a moment, shaking his head, "It's really over the top for Mr. Yugi. I'm far from enough."
Not enough?
Sakaki Yuya was astonished.
He dared to perform Entertainment Duel in front of everyone, but he would never dare to call himself a pursuer of fusion among the people of the world, because it seemed too over-the-top and too manic.
Could speaking calmly and even courageously about such things mean one should have absolute confidence in fusion?
But soon, Tenjo Hikari's next words echoed.
"I'm indeed one of our world's leading Fusion Duelists, but the path to fusion is endless. As I said, fusion is inclusive, everything in the world can be a part of fusion. I'm merely a student who hasn't graduated yet, how dare I claim to have mastered all of fusion?
Step by step, striving towards the pinnacle of fusion, towards the end of fusion, and during this process, making friends, engaging in fusion, reorganizing and even sublimating my duels and soul. This is the fusion I've always adhered to."
Listening to this, Sakaki Yuya was filled with admiration.
This is...
Even after being called "the strongest Fusion Master," he still maintains the mindset of merely being an ordinary apprentice, continuing to learn fusion?
No wonder Mr. Muto Yugi praises Tenjo Hikari so highly!
Then how can I possibly...
Tenjo Hikari saw him bow his head in deep thought, unable to resist chuckling.
He opened his Deck and carefully searched through it. Watching his actions, Masumi Kotsu, who was eavesdropping from afar, became curious.
"What are you looking for?"
"I'm pursuing Ultimate Fusion. In fact, if it weren't disguised, my Deck would only contain fusion."
"Huh?"
Sakaki Yuya momentarily felt confused.
"Use leads to proficiency, familiarity comes from frequent use. If you don't know the path ahead... take this card."
Tenjo Hikari pulled out a Spell Card.
Sakaki Yuya accepted the card, startled.
Pendulum Fusion!?
Hiragi Yuzu instinctively widened her eyes.
After Yuya created Pendulum, this person named Tenjo Hikari already possessed Pendulum Fusion?
Tenjo Hikari scratched the back of his head.
After thinking for a moment, he added, "This card will return the creative force of fusion to me."
"Wh-what do you mean?"
Tenjo Hikari shrugged, not explaining in detail, but simply stating.
Just like when Tenjo Hikari used "Super Polymerization" to unite the powers of Spirit and Ed to create Destroyer Phoenix Enforcer, where Ed and Tenjo Hikari each received a Phoenixman card. This card was specially made by Tenjo Hikari for researching and attempting to create Pendulum Fusion Monsters, a fusion Spell Card, not like Gem-Knight Fusion, a derivative of Super Polymerization, but rather Tenjo Hikari's own attempt.
Giving it away now is actually a bit of a loss - but correspondingly, just as he said, if Sakaki Yuya uses this card to perform fusion, Tenjo Hikari can actually collect similar energy.
In other words, using this card Sakaki Yuya is practically working for Tenjo Hikari.
Of course, the residual power on it won't last very long.
"I understand!" Although not fully clarified, Sakaki Yuya more or less understood.
"As I said, my fusion is inclusive, a future possibility, so... I quite look forward to and appreciate your determination to explore Pendulum Fusion. This card, currently the only one in the world, if you're willing to accept it, it's yours."
"No problem, thank you so much, Senior Tenjo!"
Sakaki Yuya accepted the card without hesitation, even thanking Tenjo Hikari for giving him such a precious card, without feeling like a servant, instead feeling delighted.
Pendulum Fusion—it's the card he doesn't have! As Tenjo Hikari said, it's a different possibility. Indeed, the person Mr. Yugi mentioned is admirable! Yes, truly not just the kind of Duelist who simply uses fusion!
Tenjo Hikari smiled, waved to Sakaki Yuya, preparing to take his leave, while the next duel information echoed in his ears.
"Next match on this track, Moon Wind Bird Team versus Marvelous Lightning Team—"
Tenjo Hikari's brow furrowed deeply, taking a deep breath, then slowly exhaling, smiling once again and turning back to say: "This duel... you should watch."
"Eh?" The two were a bit unsure.
"Perhaps you'll gain some unexpected gains... like the next pathway or direction you could pursue?" Tenjo Hikari then left some ambiguous words. Without waiting for the two to respond, he drove off on the D-wheel, leaving this place.