Witch's Strike!
Destroying all the cards on the opponent's field and in hand means that all available resources in their hand right now are completely wiped out, reducing the possibility of turning the tables to the lowest.
Everything before was just a feint and prelude; this is the true reversal strike from Kaiba!
"Kaiba Seto is truly a terrifying man," Officer Fujino couldn't help but murmur, "Even in such a situation, he can find instant counters and firmly grasp the key to victory?"
Even Egawa, who had kept a stoic expression until now during the duel, was somewhat losing his calm. But he also didn't give up: "Continuous Trap - Sea Stealth Attack's effect! Until the end of the turn, remove the Water Attribute 'Citadel Whale' from the game, all face-up Magic and Trap Cards on my field will not be destroyed by opponent's effects this turn!"
A storm rose over the sea, with towering water columns encircling the pitch-black massive fortress, and the crystalline blue light dissipated.
The fortress transformed into blue light points that connected to form a transparent protective layer. A fluid-like shield protected all the cards in Egawa's back row, including Field Magic "Umi," two Continuous Traps "Sea Stealth Attack," and "Tornado Wall."
Even though the Amphibious Bugroth MK-3 was shattered by the backlash of trap power and all of Egawa's hand cards were blown up, at least he managed to preserve his strongest setup.
Despite the successful activation of such a powerful trap as "Witch's Strike," it still couldn't shake this ironclad barrier.
Even at this point in the battle, Egawa's Life Points remain untouched at 4000. So far, Kaiba hasn't inflicted even the slightest damage to his LP.
"Damn, this setup is too unfair, right?" Mokuba couldn't help but worry for his brother, "Is that guy from the military really that strong?"
He was frowning on the side but suddenly felt a hand ruffling his hair.
Mokuba turned his head, only to find Youyu had somehow already arrived at the spectator seat, smiling lightly as he patted his head.
"Don't worry." Youyu said, "Your brother... Kaiba is not the type to be troubled by such a setup."
Not sure if Kaiba, who is dueling, heard it, but he seemed to glance at Youyu intentionally or unintentionally and snorted.
"End of the turn phase, 'Citadel Whale' returns to my field," Egawa said.
The sea surged with waves, large volumes of seawater were pushed aside, and the massive steel creation returned to Egawa's field, staunchly facing Kaiba.
"Indeed, a very beautiful counterattack, you've proven that your strength is genuine, President Haima."
Officer Fujino, who loves to show off, openly acknowledged Kaiba's strength, but he quickly smiled, full of confidence, "But it stops here. The fortress we built is 'Absolute Defense,' even you can't break through."
"Absolute Defense? Just this level?" Kaiba sneered, "Don't make me laugh."
Officer Fujino frowned, "Are you saying you have a way to break through this defense?"
Kaiba crossed his arms, his coat seemingly fluttering without wind, looking sideways with a gaze of a superior overlooking Fujino.
At this moment, Fujino suddenly felt as if he had shrunk significantly.
"No," Kaiba said calmly, "I'm saying this turn, I'll win this duel."
Even Egawa, who was seemingly a "merciless card-playing machine," gave a slight twitch, finding it hard to believe.
This turn... and win?
How to win? With just that Blue-Eyes White Dragon on his field, which would be destroyed by Sea Stealth Attack in one strike?
"If you can't understand, then wide-open your eyes and watch, a duel beyond your imagination!" Kaiba shouted, "My turn, draw!
Activate Magic Card - Card of Demise! Draw cards from the deck until my hand becomes five!"
Youyu: "......"
It truly is a duel beyond imagination...
No risk, no cost, creating something out of nothing, exchanging one for five, equivalent exchange fed to the dogs directly, alchemists across worlds giving it a thumbs down...
"Magic Card - Melody of Awakening Dragon!" Kaiba shouted, "Discard a card, add up to two Dragon-Type monsters with 3000 or more attack and less than 2500 defense from the deck to the hand.
I choose the other two Blue-Eyes White Dragon!"
Kaiba revealed the two Blue-Eyes, adding them all to his hand after the showcase.
Officer Fujino frowned, "All three Blue-Eyes are in hand now? But even then, Blue-Eyes can't..."
"Magic Card - Ancient Rules! Special summon a Level 5 or higher Normal Monster from the hand!" An ancient parchment appeared in front of Kaiba.
"A Level 5 or higher Normal Monster?" Fujino shook his head. "It's useless. Even if you summon a second Blue-Eyes..."
"The monster I want to summon is," Kaiba interrupted coldly, revealing a card from his hand, "Blue Spirit Dragon!"
Youyu almost burst out laughing.
President, are you printing new cards secretly again...
It was a dragon of utmost nobility. Its body as solid as alloy, its scales emitting a blinding white light. Its broad bone wings unfurled, shining brightly as if to dye the world in its own color.
[Blue Spirit Dragon, Attack Power 2500]
"Although Blue Spirit Dragon is an Effect Monster, it can be used as a Normal Monster." Kaiba said, "And when Blue Spirit Dragon is successfully summoned or special summoned, it banishes one Magic or Trap Card from the opponent's field!"
He pointed towards the vast ocean at his feet.
"Whether it's Sea Stealth Attack or Tornado Wall, all of your impenetrable defenses are based on this sea field! So, I'll just flatten this field!
Blue Spirit Dragon! Erase this field for me!"
Officer Fujino suddenly realized: "Damn! The Absolute Defense created by 'Sea Stealth Attack' can only prevent Magic Traps on the field from being destroyed, but if it's directly banished..."
The white dragon raised its noble head and let out a high-pitched roar! Its entire body glowed with unprecedented brilliance, so radiant that even its body seemed to disappear, leaving only a blazing sun!
The sea water churned violently, raising terrifying waves and tsunamis—not as a show of force, but as if it was the ocean's own fear. It was as if the sea knew it was about to be obliterated, struggling in vain at the last moment.
But it was all for naught. The sea water quickly vanished, evaporated in the searing light, dissipating at a speed visible to the naked eye. The ocean that covered the entire field was completely gone under the dragon's brilliance, restoring the field to its original emptiness.
Just as Kaiba said. The Continuous Traps "Sea Stealth Attack" and "Tornado Wall" both required the Field Magic "Umi" to be on the field to function. Now that the field was gone, those two cards were nothing but blank paper.
The absolute defensive setup of the Ocean Deck was shattered.
"Now, let me show you the foolishness of daring to challenge me!" Kaiba shouted, "Magic Card - Polymerization activate!"
Egawa's pupils shrank, realizing something.
...Damn it.
"On the field, 'Blue-Eyes White Dragon', with the two 'Blue-Eyes White Dragons' in my hand, fuse them! Dispel the deepest darkness, bring forth the ultimate light, the ultimate dragon! The form of my strongest servant's ultimate evolution—
—Neo Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon!!!"
The ultimate fusion, the three Blue-Eyes appeared on the field, flapping their wings and soaring into the sky, like three silver shooting stars merging into one, unleashing divine might.
The ultimate white dragon, with three heads, massive bone wings, and a body as solid as steel, like an armored king reigning over all.
Neo Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon, summon!
[Neo Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon, Attack Power 4500]
"Battle!" Kaiba roared, "Neo Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon's attack!"
The three-headed dragon opened all its mouths, and dazzling beams shot forth as if piercing through time and space! Without the support of the sea, the massive citadel completely lost its ability to resist. Even though it was equipped with various advanced weaponry, the citadel was utterly helpless against the white dragon's power.
The incandescent burst of light pierced through Citadel Whale, creating a huge gap from front to back, and the entire fortress soon exploded into fragments under the blinding firelight. Half of the cannon barrel spun into the air, while metal parts and scorched wreckage flew out in all directions.
[Egawa, LP 4000 → LP 1950]
"Hahaha! Neo Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon can attack up to three times in a single turn!" (Anime effect)
The president roared, swinging his arm down like a final judgment.
"Shatter! Jade Shattering! Cheers! The destructive jet-white light!!!"
What? You say the president's iconic lines sound awkward when translated?
No, no, you've got it wrong. It's actually just as awkward untranslated; it's just that the president himself doesn't mind...
The ultimate blast, three beams struck Egawa's face simultaneously, raising a towering black smoke, the momentum as grand as a tsunami made of light.
[Egawa, LP 1950 → LP 0]