The Disruptors’ Final Assault

When Amaki Hikaru returned to the Princeton Group's teleportation gate, the duel had reached an intense climax.

No, to be more precise, Chazz was already at his wit's end.

[Chazz, LP: 300]

Across from him, [X-Head Cannon, LP: 3500] still had nearly full Life Points.

On top of that, X-Head Cannon had VW-Tiger Catapult and B-Buster Drake on the field.

The only silver lining: X-Head Cannon also had three bizarre-looking "Ojama Tokens" on his field.

It appeared Chazz had used Ojama trap cards to Special Summon three Ojama Tokens to X-Head Cannon's field, and with his zones clogged, this was the only configuration X-Head Cannon could summon.

Even so, Chazz himself only had two Defense Position monsters remaining: Ojama Green and Ojama Black.

Both monsters had 0 Attack and only 1000 Defense.

"Beep—" X-Head Cannon's eyes flashed red. "VW monster effect: Discard 1 card to change the battle position of 1 opponent's monster."

"Discarding Z-Metal Tank. Activating monster effect: Change Ojama Green to Attack Position!"

"Aahh!!" The one-eyed monster with its tongue sticking out had been crouched in defense, but now quivered in terror as the VW unit pointed its cannon at it. Shaking and puffing itself up, it tried to muster courage.

"Hahaha, that's it! Looks like this is the end!" Slade laughed from the sidelines.

In the end, Chazz had miraculously survived over ten turns using only 0 ATK monsters. Though he hadn't been able to counterattack, the fact he held on this long was starting to frustrate the beginner who didn't understand dueling.

While his only offense had shaved 500 LP from X-Head Cannon using monster effects, Chazz's stubbornness was aggravating.

"Battle! VW-Tiger Catapult, Attack Ojama Green!"

"Waaah!!"

Ojama Green ran in circles, panicking on the field.

Chazz clenched his fist in tension. But just then, he shouted out, "Don't be afraid! I activate the Trap Card—Waboku!"

"This turn, my monsters can't be destroyed by battle, and I take no battle damage!"

BOOM—

The blast thundered toward Ojama Green, who shut his eyes awaiting doom.

However, the fire never struck—Opening his eyes, he saw a graceful woman had appeared before him, shielding him from harm.

X-Head Cannon paused mid-attack, lowering its arm.

"Impressive defense. Human warrior, even with 0 ATK monsters, you endured nearly every Attack for more than ten turns. In this dimension, perhaps no warrior is stronger than you."

It noticed Hikaru arriving among the spectators as a flicker of data flashed through its gaze, recognizing him as the Duelist who rescued the Union Machines.

Yet, it didn't shift focus, continuing to glare at Chazz.

"Still, pure defense only leads to exhaustion. If you cannot strike back, I will never acknowledge you as a true Duelist."

What X-Head Cannon admired was only one thing—all-out offense!

"Hmph, a direct attacker deck, huh? Good. That's my favorite style too!" Chazz roared.

"Tzzz—Turn End."

Unlike Hikaru, who had just arrived, the livestream audience had watched the whole duel—Now, hearing Chazz shout that slogan, those opposed to the academy buyout looked deeply worried.

"Aggressive offense? No way!" a student screamed, "He's been turtling this whole time, barely hanging on with just 300 LP! That's barely a flicker of life!"

"Even if he survives again, VW's effect will trigger next turn!"

"Those past wins of his must've all been company-backed, right?" another student cried in despair.

"Don't say that! Chazz's strength is real!" Jaden shouted.

"If we lose, are we even Obelisk Blue students anymore? Will we become Slade's Dorm instead? Will Slifer Red be renamed Lightning Dorm?!"

"What?!" Hearing that, Jaden jumped. "No! That can't happen! Chazz, hang in there! You mustn't lose!"

Though he never believed Chazz would lose, he cheered even louder now.

Hearing him, the classmates realized the gravity of the situation and joined in.

That said, Chazz couldn't hear them as he wiped the sweat from his brow and stood tall.

From childhood, he'd won countless beginner and intermediate tournaments, earning praise and applause. Yet, few truly recognized him.

Peers thought he leaned on family connections, his brothers believed this level of achievement was expected—No one acknowledged his effort or sweat.

Everyone saw it as either luck or shortcuts.

In his desperation to prove himself, he went beyond and extreme—Entering Duel Academy to prove he could shine without family aid, only to lose to Jaden in his first class duel and began to doubt his path.

After training for months with KaibaCorp AIs, he returned to re-challenge Jaden, only to find Jaden had not only lost to others, becoming the "Second Duelist," but was laughing and joking with the one who beat him.

So this is what it means to be a Duelist?

Even after losing, bonds remain?

Even in defeat, he never saw Jaden as weak. When he challenged Hikaru, he lost again.

And that line: "I gaze upon the end of Fusion. But your eyes see only Jaden."

It woke him up completely.

His pride and vision should not be shallow—Victory alone was never enough.

"A Duelist has no limits! Even a bunch of 0 ATK weaklings can win!

My turn! Draw!"

He glanced at his new card.

"I Normal Summon Ojama Yellow in Attack Position!"

[Ojama Yellow] Level 2│LIGHT│Beast│0 ATK

"He went with Attack Position at this point? Looks like you gave up," Slade laughed. "Maybe you should wear that monster's costume and become an entertainment duelist. You might be popular."

"Brother Slade, watch closely!" Chazz's eyes blazed. "For a Duelist, nothing is impossible!"

"When Ojama Yellow, Ojama Green, and Ojama Black are all on the field, something amazing happens! I activate the Spell Card—Ojama Delta Hurricane!

When I control all three Ojamas: Destroy all cards my opponent controls!"

"What?!" Slade's eyes bulged. "Those weaklings had that kind of hidden power?!"

"Go, Ojamas!"

"Yes, Boss!" The three Ojamas leapt up, fused into a twister, and swept the field, destroying all of X-Head Cannon's cards!

"The Ojama Tokens on your field were Special Summoned by my Trap Card—Ojama Trio. When they're destroyed, you take 300 damage per Token! That's 900 total!"

[X-Head Cannon, LP: 3500 → 2400]

Isn't that still useless?" a student muttered. "Ojamas only have 0 ATK."

As if predicting their thoughts, Chazz shouted:

"You fools! I switch Ojama Black to Attack Position and activate the Spell Card—Shield & Sword!

All face-up monsters swap their Attack and Defense!"

Ojama Yellow, Green, and Black each had 1000 Defense—meaning now, they each had 1000 ATK!

The trio struck dramatic poses as muscle exploded from their scrawny bodies!

"Wha—?!" Slade was dumbfounded.

"That's it! Genius! Chazz realized: the rules don't restrict Defense! Just swap it!"

"Amazing! Chazz is seriously the real deal!"

Once again seeming to hear their voices, Chazz roared:

"It's ONE!!"

"HUNDRED!!"

"CHAZZ IT UP!!" Every student watching the duel shouted his catchphrase in unison.

Chazz raised his hand, pointing forward: "Ojamas, Attack X-Head Cannon!"

'Beautiful!'

Hikaru was the first to applaud among those present.

After all, this duel may have been even harder than the one against Slade in the original!

"Draw!"

After the duel ended, cheerful victory music played from X-Head Cannon. Clearly, it was satisfied with the final battle.

Destroying all cards and launching a direct attack—this was the thrill of all-out attack!

Chazz exhaled in relief.

He had won!

He had finally lived up to his teacher's and classmates' expectations.