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The duel unfolded beneath cherry blossom trees. Asuka's opening move was flawless, summoning the cybernetic angel, Miaka, within three turns. The mechanical angel unfurled its wings of light, boasting an attack power of 2800.
Direct attack. Asuka gave the order, and arrows of light shot straight at Yuuyo.
Yu Yang's health dropped to 1200, but he smiled and activated [Memory Freeze]. A blurry image of an old-fashioned camera flashed by, and Miyuki's figure was frozen on the card.
Interesting. Asuka squinted, but fancy tactics won't win a game.
You Yang didn't refute. As he drew the card, a few cherry blossoms fell: Summon [Scavenger of Memories]. A small monster wearing patched clothes appeared on the field, with an attack power of only 500.
Suicide attack? Asuka looked on in bewilderment as the scavenger charged toward her mechanical angel.
Activate the effect of Scavenger! A glint flashed in Yu Yang's eyes. When it is destroyed by battle, you can add one Trap Card from your Graveyard that has recorded a monster's name to your hand.
Asuka suddenly understood his intention. The scavenger turned into specks of light and disappeared, and the [Memory Freeze] returned to Yuuyo's hands.
Next, activate the Spell Card [Reminiscence]! Yu Yang raises the card, Special Summons a monster from the Graveyard that was destroyed in battle, and gains access to its recorded monster information!
The scavenger reappears, with the phantom of Miyuki appearing beside him.
Now, activate the second effect of [Memory Freeze]! Youyang's voice trembled with excitement as he revealed the recorded monster, granting the Scavenger half of its attack power this turn!
A golden light emanated from the scavenger, and its attack power rose to 1400. Asuka was surprised to discover that Yuuyo's every move was paving the way for this weak card.
Fight! The scavengers are attacking your Gev monster!
Asuka's inner defense monster was destroyed; it was an electronic angel with an attack power of 600.
Two cards were covered, turn 3, Suzuzaki Eruoshi y/<*ue- ended. Yu Yang wiped the sweat from his forehead. This duel was more difficult than he had imagined, but also more exciting.
Asuka stared at the boy opposite her. His tactics were haphazard, yet they were imbued with a strange persistence. When she drew the Cyber Angel - Dagini, she should have ended the battle immediately, but inexplicably chose to defend.
"Why use this deck?" Asuka suddenly asked in the sixth round.
You Yang was commanding the scavengers whose attack power had been temporarily increased to 1800: Because... every encounter is worth remembering.
Asuka's heart skipped a beat. Watching the cherry blossom petals fall above Yuuyo's deck, she did something she'd never done before in a formal duel—she activated a draw agreement.
"We'll settle this next time." She put away the duel disk, and as she turned around, her golden hair brushed against You Yang's burning cheek.
From that day on, the last row of seats in the library always had two people sitting there. Asuka was researching new combinations of Cyber Angels, while Yuu was recording the stories of his duels with each opponent. He always kept a blank card in his deck, saying he wanted to save it for special encounters.
On a certain evening, Asuka couldn't help but ask, "Who am I waiting for?"
The pen tip of Youyang's pen stopped on the notebook: Waiting for someone... someone I would exchange all my memories for.
Asuka turned her face away, the sunset glow reddening her fair neck.
The unexpected turn of events occurred during the midterm exams. Yu Yang's childhood friend, Sakura, transferred to their school and walked arm-in-arm with him across campus. Asuka missed three days of classes until Yu Yang stopped her at the Electronic Angels' training ground.
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Why are you avoiding me?
Asuka activates the Duel Disk: Win and I'll tell you.
This duel was ten times more intense than their first meeting. Asuka's Cyber Angel unleashed a perfect suppression, and Yuu's Memory Deck was forced into retreat. When his life points were down to 100, he suddenly smiled: Activating [Heart Resonance].
This never-before-used trap card unleashes a rainbow glow on the field: when the difference in Life Points exceeds 2000, it can copy the effect of a monster in the opponent's Graveyard.
Asuka's eyes widened. Yu Yang had chosen the electronic angel, Idaten, whom she had sent to the grave in the previous round.
"The effect of Wei Tuo Tian," You Yang said softly, "is that when there is an Angel-Type monster on the opponent's field, it can be Special Summoned from the hand."
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The blank card in his hand suddenly glowed and transformed into a monster card called "Asuka of Memories". It has 0 ATK, but its effect is to increase the ATK of the highest monster on the opponent's field by a factor of 0.
"You..." Asuka's voice trembled slightly.
The blank card has been waiting for you all along. You Yang looked directly into her eyes. Every encounter is worth remembering, but some encounters... are worth recalling for the rest of your life.
Asuka's electronic angel dissolved in rainbow light. When Yuu's monster attack power surged to 3300, she didn't activate any defensive traps.
The duel ended, and Asuka lowered her head. "That girl..."
"Little sister." You Yang couldn't help but chuckle. "My dear little sister, Xiao Ying, has come to visit me at the academy."
Asuka looked up abruptly, her cheeks flushed. Yu Yang gently took her hand, which was resting on the duel disk: "Now can you tell me why you're avoiding me?"
Asuka withdrew her hand, but as she turned away, she slipped him a card. It was a Trap Card with a handwritten effect: [Angel's Confession] - When an opponent's monster attacks directly, you can end your Battle Phase and accept one request.
The cherry blossoms have bloomed again. In the academy's highest dueling arena, Yuu and Asuka face off back-to-back in their doubles match. Their decks are still different, but they've gained several new cards that synergize with each other. When Yuu activates "Memory Freeze," Asuka's Cyber Angel gains an extra boost; and when Asuka's Fairy monster is destroyed, Yuu's Memory Monsters from his Graveyard are Special Summoned.
Chapter 291
Professor Chronos, adjusting his glasses on the referee's stand, remarked: "This coordination...it's like they're telepathically connected."
In the final round, Yu Yang's [Memories of Asuka] and Asuka's [Cyber Angel - Miaka] attacked simultaneously. The two beams of light intertwined in the air, merging into a completely new form—[Heart Winged Dragon]. This was a miraculous fusion never before recorded in the system database.
We won! Yu Yang shook Asuka's hand amidst cheers.
Asuka didn't pull away, but gently squeezed back: Next time... it'll be a one-on-one duel.
I'm looking forward to it. You Yang smiled as he looked at her, "Every match against you feels like writing a new memory."
Cherry blossoms fell on their clasped hands, like a seal of fate, marking the first tender imprint on this love that began in a duel. The holographic projection system at the top of the Duel Tower hummed, and Yu Yang's black trench coat fluttered in the high-speed airflow. He stared at the arrogant man opposite him—Seto Kaiba was lightly stroking the Duel Disk with his white-gloved fingers, his silver-gray pupils filled with undisguised contempt.
"How unexpected." Kaiba's voice was like ice. "Besides games, someone actually dares to challenge me with Blue-Eyes White Dragon." He suddenly unfolded his Duel Disk, and three phantom images of Blue-Eyes White Dragons appeared and disappeared behind him, but a fake is still a fake.
You Yang's fingertips traced the "880" along the edge of the deck, the tiny scratches on the card sleeves gleaming faintly in the sunlight. He recalled the scene when he first saw this card in the underground dueling arena—the Blue-Eyes White Dragon trampled in the mud by thugs, its surface damaged yet still shimmering with a stubborn light.
Draw a card! Kaiba's movement created a whooshing sound as he activated the Spell Card [Harmony's Treasure Card]! He discarded [Ancient White Stone] and drew two cards! A white dragon egg phantom fell into the Graveyard. As Kaiba scanned his newly drawn cards, a confident smile appeared on his lips. He summoned [Blue-Eyes Sage]!
The moment the white-robed magician descended, Yu Yang's Duel Disk automatically displayed a notification screen—[Attention! Special effect triggered!]. Kaiba revealed the silver-white dragon in his hand: Sage's effect activated! He added [Blue-Eyes White Dragon] to his hand, then searched his deck for [Chaos Form]! His maneuver was fluid and graceful; three face-down cards landed in the back row with a flick of his sleeve, ending his turn! But at that very moment—
Yu Yang's pupils suddenly contracted, and the white stone phantom in the Seahorse Graveyard suddenly glowed: [Ancient White Stone] Effect! During the End Phase of the turn it is sent to the Graveyard, Special Summon [Blue-Eyes White Dragon] from the Deck! The air distorted in the deafening dragon's roar, and the pure white dragon spread its wings that blotted out the sky, its cold vertical pupils locking onto Yu Yang.
An attack signal? You Yang subconsciously pressed down on his trembling right hand. A legendary dragon with an attack power of 3000 stood prominently on the seahorse arena, making his empty arena appear so insignificant under its might.
Scared? The seahorse raised an eyebrow mockingly. This is true power; even a small fry like you...
"My turn." Yu Yang interrupted his taunt, the air currents from drawing a card ruffling his clothes. He looked at the newly drawn [Dragon's Temple] and suddenly smiled: "Activate the Spell Card [Dragon's Temple]! Send [Blue-Eyes White Dragon] and [Legendary White Stone] from my deck to the Graveyard." The instant the two cards fell into the Graveyard, a crack suddenly appeared on Kaiba's Sage's Staff on the field.
A futile struggle. The seahorse crossed its arms; no matter how many resources you pile up, you can't summon it...
Normal Summon [Blue-Eyes Priestess]! The card Yu Yang played bursts into a dazzling light, revealing a girl in a blue and white robe. A dragon's shadow is reflected in her crystal ball. Priestess Effect activated! Reveal [Blue-Eyes White Dragon] in your hand, and add [Abyssal Blue-Eyes Dragon] from your deck to your hand!
For the first time, the seahorse's expression changed: "Sub-White Dragon? How could you...?"
Next, activate the effect of [Blue-Eyes Dragon of the Abyss]! Yu Yang slams the card heavily onto the Duel Disk, revealing this card in his hand and on the field along with [Blue-Eyes White Dragon], and Special Summons a second [Blue-Eyes White Dragon] from his Deck!
The entire Duel Tower began to tremble, and a second pure white dragon descended amidst lightning, confronting Kaiba's Blue-Eyes White Dragon across the void. Gasps erupted from the stands, and Kaiba's face darkened completely: a mere imitator...
It's not over yet! A fiery light ignited in You Yang's eyes as he activated the second effect of [Blue-Eyed Priestess]! He released her and Special Summoned [Blue-Eyed White Dragon] from the Graveyard! The priestess vanished as particles of light, and a third white dragon spread its wings in holy light. The sight of the three giant dragons shining together caused the holographic projection system to issue an overload warning.
Seahorse's fingertips unconsciously dug into his palm: Three... impossible...
Battle phase! Yu Yang pointed at the Blue-Eyes White Dragon on the field, "Use my Blue-Eyes White Dragon to attack your Blue-Eyes White Dragon!" The two dragons' breaths of destructive white light collided in mid-air, and the shockwave from the explosion ripped off the white coat of the seahorse.
Open the face card! [Attack Nullification]! Kaiba presses the Duel Disk button amidst the raging winds, forcibly ending your Battle Phase!
The white dragons of Yu Yang retreated to the field with reluctant growls. He glanced at the two face-down cards remaining on Kaiba's deck, then calmly drew his last card: Activate the Quick-Play Spell "Silver Dragon's Roar"! Banish "Blue-Eyes White Dragon" from the Graveyard, and my Dragon-Type monsters can attack a second time this turn!
What?! The seahorse suddenly took a half step back.
"Go! Blue-Eyes White Dragons!" Three beams of light simultaneously blasted towards Kaiba's arena. The first attack was blocked by [Divine Shield - Mirror Force], but the subsequent two attacks pierced through the defense. Kaiba's HP plummeted from 4000 to 1000, and he staggered, grabbing the railing to avoid falling.
Set one card to end the turn. Looking at the trembling back of the seahorse, Youyang suddenly raised his voice, "Do you know what? I picked this Blue-Eyes White Dragon out of a junkyard."
The seahorse suddenly turned around, its silvery-gray pupils contracting sharply.
It had been folded, soaked in rain, and the marks on the card surface still lingered. Youyang gently stroked the card on the duel disk, but when I wiped away the mud, its eyes were still so bright—just like when you first saw it.
Seahorse's lips trembled slightly, as if he were seeing a distant shadow through the shimmering sunlight. But the next second, his expression returned to its usual cold indifference: Boring sentimentality. My turn!
His card-drawing action was ruthless and decisive: Activate [Pot of Greed]! Return five monsters from the Graveyard to the Deck, draw two cards! The recovered white dragons vanished in a flash of light, and Kaiba looked at the newly drawn cards with a cold smile: Let me show you true evolution! Activate [Chaos Form]! Tribute my Blue-Eyes White Dragon—
Space distorted, and the pure white dragon was enveloped in chaotic energy, its form undergoing a dramatic transformation. The ultimate light of chaos's destruction! Descend, [Blue-Eyed Chaos Dragon]!! A jet-black dragon appeared amidst purple lightning, its 4500 attack power causing alarms to blare throughout the arena.
Jonouchi, standing in the spectator stands, suddenly jumped to his feet: 4500 attack power?! How can this be...?
Battle! The roar of the seahorse drowned out all the noise as the Chaos Dragon attacked the Blue-Eyes White Dragon! Chaos Burst Impact!! A torrent of dark energy engulfed the white dragon on the field, the aftershocks reducing his health to 5000...
Yu Yang knelt on one knee amidst the energy storm, but looked up with a smile: "Activate the face-down card [Damage Capacitor]! When you take more than 2000 battle damage, Special Summon a monster from your Deck with an ATK lower than that value!" Amidst the mechanical sound of the Deck being automatically shuffled, the card he drew caused Kaiba's expression to change drastically: Special Summon [Blue-Eyed Girl]!
A blue-haired girl emerged from the smoke and dust, her delicate figure a stark contrast to the ferocious Chaos Dragon. Kaiba scoffed: "A weakling with zero attack power..."
The girl's effect activates! Yu Yang wipes the blood from the corner of her mouth. When she is destroyed by battle or card effect, Special Summon a Blue-Eyes monster from my Deck! I choose Blue-Eyes Jet Dragon! The girl transforms into particles of light under the dragon's might, and a silver-white mechanical dragon roars as it bursts out of the light barrier.
The seahorse squinted: It's just stalling for time...
It's not over yet! Yu Yang's Duel Disk suddenly popped up a special notification: [Blue-Eyes Jet Dragon] effect activated! When your opponent controls a Special Summoned monster, negate its effect and destroy it! Jet Dragon's chest energy core burst out with blinding white light, and Chaos Dragon roared in resentment as it was forcibly disintegrated.
What?! Seahorse stared at his empty arena, cold sweat beading on his forehead.
Yu Yang's life points were down to only 500, but his card-drawing action remained resolute and powerful: My turn! Activate [Monster Resurrection]! Revive the [Blue-Eyes White Dragon] in the Graveyard! The familiar dragon's roar echoed across the battlefield once more, followed by Activating [Dragon's Mirror]! Banish the three Blue-Eyes White Dragons from the Graveyard—
The light in the world suddenly contracted, and some ancient pressure caused the holographic projection system to begin to collapse. A light of bonds transcending time and space! Fusion Summon! [True Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon]!!! The three-headed holy dragon appeared in the sky, its 4500 attack power rivaling that of the former Chaos Ultimate Dragon.
Kaiba's pupils reflected the image of the Ultimate Dragon, and for a fleeting moment, he seemed to see his younger brother, Keihei's, smiling face as he first learned Fusion Summoning. But the next second, Yuuyo's declaration pulled him back to reality: Battle! True Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon, direct attack! Triple Destruction White Light!!
A blinding beam of light engulfed Kaiba's figure, and an alarm sounded, indicating his health had dropped to zero (2.4). When the light faded, the arrogant Kaiba president was found kneeling on the ground, his white suit scorched.
You Yang walked up to him and handed him the scarred blue-eyed white dragon: Look, its eyes are still very bright.
Kaiba slowly raised his head, his gaze shifting from the card to Youyang's face. He suddenly noticed the burn scar on the boy's right hand—a plasma burn unique to the underground dueling arena. A series of images suddenly flashed through his mind: illegal duels in the slums, counterfeit cards being resold, and those fools willing to take beatings to protect their fakes...
You... Kaiba's voice was unusually hoarse. How long have you been winning in the underground dueling arena with this card?
You Yang put the card away, his smile a mixture of weariness and relief: Only today can I say I've truly won.
A deafening cheer erupted from the stands, but Haima could only hear his own heart pounding. He stood up, brushed off the dust, and suddenly pulled a gold-embossed card from his suit pocket: "Next week's KC Cup, I want to see this card on the field."
You Yang took it and saw that it was one of only three surviving copies of the first edition of the [Blue-Eyes White Dragon] card in the world. He looked up in shock, but only saw Hai Yiqi Erlan's retreating figure walking towards the exit, along with the words carried on the wind:
Don't get me wrong, I just can't stand my dragon being used so ugly.
Chapter 292 You Yang Acquires Beauties, Boldly Establishes a Harem
Beneath the cherry blossoms at Duel Academy, Yuu leaned against a bench, organizing his card deck. Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled shadows on him. Ever since he defeated Seto Kaiba, his name had spread throughout the entire academy. But with that came some unexpected "trouble"...
"Lord Youyang~"
A sweet voice came from behind him. You Yang turned around and saw Asuka walking towards him. Today she was wearing a white school uniform skirt, her long golden hair was flowing in the wind, and she was holding a delicate bento box in her hands.