Guest: I'm glad you liked it and I was thinking about doing a version of VRAINS but I haven't decided on whether I'll do it or not.
MOR the Divine Being: Thank you for reviewing and sharing your thoughts on Konami's duel with Sawatari. I'll make sure that Konami will use a deck full Ritual deck on some point in this story.
Blue555Nexus: You're welcome for the update and I'm glad you liked it.
Guest: Konami's past will be revealed to them in time. I just want to build the suspense like with Konami's reunion with the friends from his former life.
Sabandja: Thanks for always being honest with me.
Anon12: I'm not at all offended by asking me however I don't know where. I'm not into those kind of things at all however that doesn't stop me from watching a show I've watched during my childhood. And since we're on topic about offence; I'd like to once again apologize to my fans if I offended them in chapter 15. I just hope they take my sincerity and hope there is no hard feelings after explaining myself.
Hagox: Thank you for liking and reviewing, dude. I could give Konami those cards in a future duel however I will give it some thought.
Chapter 17
The Master At Work
As soon as Konami opened and closed the door to You Show Duel School, he greeted by oncoming footsteps and voice of three certain children all shout his name
"Konami nii-chan!" Ayu, Tatsuya, and Futoshi said in unison as they hugged Konami
"Eh?"
"Konami!" Yuzu said as she showed up with a relieved smile with the others "You're back! I'm so glad to see you again!"
"Ayu-chan? Tatsuya? Futoshi?" Konami replied a bit confused "You all sound sad... What's wrong?"
"We were so worried about you!'" Ayu replied sadly still holding onto Konami's leg
"Huh?"
Konami was now really confused by their behavior but before the boy could speak he show the three child looked up at him in tears
"Futoshi and I were so sure we lost after hearing about you were send to the hospital!" Ayu replied tearfully
Konami was surprised when he realized how he completely forgotten about what happened to him
Konami gave a reassured smiled and hugged back before speaking
"Don't worry children..." Konami said in a kind and loving voice "Your big brother won't be kicking the bucket anytime soon."
"You mean it?" They said in unison before as the kids sniffled
"I mean it." Konami replied "Besides, it'll take more then a severe head injury to keep someone like me down."
The kids wiped away their tears and replaced their sad expressions with smiles. The sight of it warmed Yuya's heart as he smiled himself before speaking to Konami.
"Hey Konami! Everyone has been waiting for your return! You're going to practice with us today right?!"
Shuzo was about to give his two cents on the matter before Gongenzaka unintentionally interrupted him
"I, the man, Gongenzaka wish to watch that! There is much too learn from watching Konami Duel!"
"Normally, I would've blushed at such flattery but after making a name for myself years ago, I've got use to it." Konami thought to himself
"So how did things go with you and Sawatari?" Sora asked curiously
"He believed that I actually left you guys for him and his group but I informed him that wasn't my intention which led to a Duel." Konami replied "After losing to me, the dude seemed like he learned something from the experience."
"You must've shown him what a perfect Duelist truly looks like!" Sora said with a cheeky smile "Ha ha! I would've loved seeing that Duel!"
"Even though I haven't fully recovered from my duel with Yuya's doppelganger; Sawatari put up quite a fight against me!" Konami thought with sincerity
"You know, all this talk about Konami's power and skill has got me really itching to Duel you though!" Sora informed
"Okay! But Konami is going up against me first!" Yuya replied
Shuzo was going to voice his opinion until he was interrupted again
"Stop right there!" A voice shouted behind Konami as everyone saw Sawatari trying look suave with his Nene, Anshi, and Mikadono "If you want a true challenge Yuya Sakaki... Then I'll be your opponent!"
"Sawatari?! What are you doing here?" Yuya asked
"You better not be here to try and take Konami away from us again!" Yuzu said protectively as she stared at him with suspicion
"He probably accidentally wandered over here because he's still suffering from the brain damage he received in his Duel against Konami!" Sora said with a mischievous smile
"Not cool, man..." Konami thought to himself since he himself is actually suffering from a real head injury
"Watch who you're talking to pipsqueak!" Sawatari warned
"Yeah, yeah." Sora replied still keeping his expression
"I'm not the same person that you knew before." Sawatari replied "I've undergone a new metamorphosis!"
"I think we may have seen this before!" Gongenzaka stated
"I realized that I approached my goal of wanting to be the best the wrong way..." Sawatari informed "I understand that now because of you Konami! You have always given me the strength to do extraordinary things when it comes to Dueling! And I'll never forget that!"
Konami simply smiled at Sawatari
Yuzu's eyes widened
"Wow Sawatari!" Yuya said impressed "It kinda sounds like... you've changed! So sure, let's see what you got!"
"Will you guys just let me speak already?!" Shuzo shouted loudly which caused some of them to be confused, the others surprised, and the children a little scared
Shuzo got embarrassed as he rubbed the back of his head and chuckled
"Sorry about that! Ha ha!" He stated before looking at Yuya with a serious face "Yuya, you only need one more win to be fully qualify for the tournament! Any more losses will just hurt you rather than help you!"
Konami was surprised to hear this information
"You didn't duel anyone else yet?" Konami asked him surprisingly "Why?"
"It's just that since we're going to be partners for the tournament." Yuya said which seemed to have annoyed Sawatari "I thought it would be meaningful if the both of us, get the requirements together and at the same time."
"I see..." Konami replied before looking at Shuzo and speak to him "I know where your coming from Shuzo-san however if Yuya does lose then he can duel and defeat Nene and the others."
Nene, Anshi, and Mikadono had concerned looks on their faces as Shuzo pondered on Konami's suggestion
"You got a point there, actually." Shuzo replied "I guess I'll allow it. Speaking of which, You really should get some wins before the tournament begins, Konami. If your that insistent on Dueling despite your condition then I suggest you get as many wins first thing in the morning. Especially given that you don't have any yet."
"Actually, I've beaten 26 people today."
"You did?!" Everyone at You Show asked surprisingly
"Yeah, when I was with Sawatari."
"What is with this kid..?" Shuzo thought to himself unsure of whether he should be impressed or concerned
"The new power I hold is derived from my bond with Konami and I'll show you exactly what that type of power can do!" Sawatari said "This one's for you, Partner! Let's go Sakaki Yuya!"
"Give it your best shot, Sawatari!" Yuya replied "Let's settle this in the Solid Vision room!"
"You're going down, Yuya!" Sawatari said as he and his group followed Yuya and the others
Yuzu and Konami were all by themselves before she turned and looked at him
"You really are amazing Konami."
"Excuse me?" He asked confusedly
"Not only did manage to change Sawatari but you were able to beat 26 people in just one day despite being injured." She explained to him "Where did you the strength to do all of this?"
"Let's just say I can be very determined when I really want too." Konami replied
"Konami Onii-chan! Yuzu Nee-chan!" Ayu shouted "Hurry before they start without you!"
"Well, we can't keep them waiting." Konami replied "Let's go Yuzu."
Yuzu nodded before speaking "Right!"
-ARC V-
It was a new day as Konami and Gongenzaka were walking down the street early in the morning
"How's your injury?" Gongenzaka asked him "Does your head still hurt?"
"Not enough to make me want to stop finding me some opponents."
"I see..."
"I truly appreciate that you're going out of your way to help me, Gongenzaka." Konami replied with sincerity "However I don't need your assistance."
"I always help a friend in need!" He replied "Besides, if everyone really knows who you are and how well you duel then they might not duel you. With me, by your side then they might get the idea that your chances of losing is greater in a Tag Duel."
"That actually makes sense..." Konami said both surprised and impressed
"Hey look!" Gongenzaka spoke "I think we found our first opponents!"
"Huh?" Konami glanced to his right and saw a spiky-haired LDS kid and an LDS girl wearing a tiara with a heart in the middle
"You there!" Gongenzaka shouted "Want to Tag Duel against us?"
"Are you talking to us?" The boy asked him
"Oh boy! A Duel?!" The girl asked surprised and excited "I'll take on anyone!"
"Anyone?" Konami thought to himself
"Yeah! Me too!" The boy answered "This looks like it could be fun!"
"Are you guys really strong?" The girl asked
"Do they not know who I am?" Konami thought to himself curiously
"Well, we're not weak but Konami usually does all the heavy-lifting in Tag Duels."
Konami turned to look at him startled as Gongenzaka widened his eyes in concern when he realized what he just said
"You're Konami!?" The girl asked surprised and intrigued
"Oh hell..." Konami thought to himself
The girl then walked over and encircled Konami as she examined him from head-to-toe
"I can't believe it! It really is Konami!" She shouted with joy as the girl kept jumping in the air
"Fortunately for her, we can't see her panties." Konami thought to himself
The boy looked like he was having second thoughts when he learned Konami's identity
"I've heard nothing but great things about you! I can't wait to see your power in person, Konami-san!"
"Talk is cheap!" Gongenzaka spoke but knew full well they are more than true "You can see for yourself in the Duel!"
"I don't know..." The boy spoke "I'm not very good at Dueling but if Konami is as good as they say..."
"Come on, Jumonji!" The girl spoke "You should consider it an honor to even face such a strong Duelist! Besides, even if we lose, it'll go for a good cause when he competes in the Junior Youth Tournament! Don't you want to see some amazing battles that'll blow you away?!"
"Well... when you put it like that, Makina-san..." Jumonji replied still having some level of doubt
"Don't worry!" She smiled brightly "You can count on me to back you up!"
Jumonji seemed to have regained his confidence
"Alright Makina! Sounds good to me!" He replied as they readied their Duel Disks "Let's get this Duel underway!"
"Excellent!" Gongenzaka said smiling as Konami and him activated their disks as well.
DUEL!
Konami x5 & Gongenzaka x5 - 8000 LP
Makina x5 & Jumonji x5 - 8000 LP
"Ladies first!" Makina declared "I activate the Spell Card; Foolish Burial! This lets me sent a card from my deck to the Graveyard and I choose... Batteryman AA!"
"What? There's someone who possess a Batteryman deck besides Konami?" Gongenzaka asked surprisingly
"Eh? Konami-san has Batteryman cards too?" She asked surprised and interested
"The Batteryman aren't that hard to find." Konami replied "I'm sure the only reason some Duelist don't use them because they don't have the necessary amount of certain cards to make it constant."
"Luckily for me, I'm one of those people!" Makina smiled "Next, I activate the Spell Card; Battery Charger! By paying 500 Life Points, I can Special Summon 1 "Batteryman" monster from my Graveyard!
Konami x5 & Gongenzaka x5 - 8000 LP
Makina x3 & Jumonji x5 - 7500 LP
"Appear Batteryman AA!"
The battery-like warrior appeared onto the field
Batteryman AA -LV3- (0/0)
"If I remember correctly that "Batteryman" card while in Attack Position gains 1000 ATK for each "Batteryman AA"(s) on their player side of the field; including itself."
"You guessed it!" She said happily as the monster small particles of energy was surrounding him and granting the creature power
Batteryman AA -LV3- (1000/0)
"Now I'll summon my other Batteryman AA onto the field!" She said as the girl placed it on her Duel Disk
The small warrior appeared beside his fellow comrade
"Don't forget this little guys will get even stronger by 1000 points whenever another "Batteryman AA" in the Attack Mode on my field!"
Batteryman AA -LV3- (2000/0)
Batteryman AA -LV3- (2000/0)
"Alright Makina!" Jumonji praised "It's only our first turn and you already have two monster with 2000 Attack Points!"
"As long we keep this up then we got nothing to worry about!" Makina assured him "I set a card and end my turn!"
"I'll take it from here!" Gongenzaka said before he drew his card "My turn!"
Turn 2 - Gongenzaka x6
Gongenzaka examined his hand thoroughly before making his decision
"I set my monster and end my turn."
"Huh?" All Jumonji and Makina could say to his performance
"That's it?" Makina asked him "You're not going to set any Spell or Trap cards?"
"Of course not."
"You must have a really bad hand." Jumonji spoke
"Yeah, you guys don't know about that, do you?" Konami said as he got their attention
"What do you mean?" Jumonji asked
"Gongenzaka only runs a deck filled with monsters."
They looked at Gongenzaka in surprise when Konami told him
"Is this true?" Jumonji asked him
"It is."
Jumonji laughed loudly at him
"I've never even heard of such a style of Dueling." Makina spoke
"That's because any meathead should know that they are a guaranteed win without Spell or Trap cards." Jumonji said while wiping the tears away from his eyes "No wonder you didn't set anything in your Spell & Trap Zone."
"These aren't any ordinary monster cards, kid." Gongenzaka replied
"What do you mean?" He asked him
"Why don't you summon a monster and find out for yourself?"
"Alright then!" Jumonji said before he drew his card
Turn 3 - Jumonji x6
"I also activate my own Foolish Burial!"
"Do you two run the same deck?" Gongenzaka asked him
"Not quite! I choose to send away my Inzektor Hornet!"
"An Inzektor deck?" Konami spoke
"Is this another deck you know about?"
"I'll let you be the judge of that."
The boy examined his hand very carefully before declaring his monster
"I summon Inzektor Centipede!"
The humanoid centipede-like warrior onto the field with a stance similar to his picture frame
Inzektor Centipede -LV3- (1600/1200)
"Next I activate Inzektor Cetipede's effect!" Jumonji spoke "Once per turn: I can equip 1 "Inzektor" monster from my hand or Graveyard to this card! I choose the Hornet in my Graveyard."
Inzektor Hornet's speargun appeared above Centipede before the humanoid insect grabbed it with his right hand
"Thanks to Hornet's effect, Centipede's ATK and DEF increases equal to Hornet's! Not only Hornet increases that monster's level by 3!"
Hornet's specter was visibly seen next to Centipede as his eyes glowed bright red
Inzektor Centipede -LV6- (2100/1400)
Before Jumonji could make another move he decided too really think about what to do next
"I could use Hornet's effect to destroy his monster and deliver some serious damage to them..." Jumonji thought cautiously with a beat of sweat as looked the field and then at Konami "But what if Konami-san brings out a very impressive monsters on his turn that could do just as much or even more...? Sure Makina might have her other "Batteryman AA" and her Short Circuit but that would be wishful thinking, not to mention, a risk I am not willing to take..!"
"Centipede, attack his monster!" Jumonji shouted as the the insect warrior charged towards it and tried to use his gauntlet to destroy the monster. The creature revealed itself to be none other than Gongenzaka's Superheavy Samurai Blue Brawler. The monster held his ground while trying to withstand Centipede's assault.
Superheavy Samurai Blue Brawler -LV4- (0/2000)
"Wh-What?!" Jumonji spoke surprised and confused by this turn of event "My enhanced Inzektor Centipede is the stronger one! It's should've been destroyed!"
"That's thanks to my Blue Brawler's special ability!" Gongenzaka answered "This card can't be destroyed in battle!"
"Tsk! If I can't destroy it in battle then I'll get rid of it with card effects!" Jumonji responded "Since my Battle Phase is over, I activate Hornet's effect! By sending this card to the Graveyard, I can target a monster and destroy it!"
Centipede pulled the trigger on his comrade's speargun as it came straight towards Blue Brawler
"I don't think so!" Gongenzaka replied "I activate Superheavy Samurai Soulfire Suit's effect! During either player's turn; I can discard it and target 1 "Superheavy Samurai" monster I control in Defense Mode! It loses 800 DEF points but can't be destroyed or card effects!"
"Huh?!"
The suit appeared between the metal samurai and the spear. The hard exterior caused the spear to bounce off and shatter while appeared to not have a single scratch on it.
"No way!" Jumonji denied
"So cool!" Makina asked smiling "I didn't know a deck of full of nothing but monsters could be so amazing!"
"Why thank you very much." Gogenzaka replied
"I can't believe this...!" Jumonji muttered "Fine then I'll just activate Centipede other effect! If a monster equipped to it is send to the Graveyard, I can add 1 "Inzektor" card from my deck to my hand! The card I choose is Inzektor Gauntlet!"
He looked at Konami nervously before speaking further "I set a card and end my turn."
"Alright! Now we get to see Konami-san in action!"
"Y-Yeah!"
Konami was analyzing the two children before beginning his turn
"My turn!"
Turn 4 - Konami x6
Konami examined his hand before speaking
"Before I continue my turn, I like to ask you a question."
"Okay!" Makina replied almost instantly in a happy tone
Gongenzaka slightly turned his head towards Konami
"Have you ever heard of this word before?"
"What word would that be?" Jumonji asked
"OTK..."
"Huh?" Makina asked
"Is that short for something?" Jumonji asked curiously
"It means One Turn Kill; meaning I'm going to end this entire Duel in just one turn."
Gongenzaka was surprised to hear this statement from him. For as long as he has known Konami, he is aware the hatted Duelist wouldn't make such a declaration without reason, not to mention he has never seen anyone perform the One Turn Kill even among the Pro League Duelists, including the infamous Sakaki Yuusho himself. If what Konami said is true then this will be a sight to behold!
"Really?!"
"Surely you're joking Konami-san! As good as you are; you should know that not even Pro League Duelists are capable of performing it!"
"That's because they don't have my experience and discipline!" Konami replied "I activate the effect of the Quick-Play Spell Card; Twin Twister! By discarding 1 card, I can destroy two Spell/Trap cards on the field!"
The twisters appeared and destroyed the two set cards on the field
"I activate the Spell Card; Polymerization!"
"Fusion?"
"That's right! And the monsters I chose are... Big Koala and Des Kangaroo!"
The big blue koala and green boxing kangaroo turned into orbs representing their respective attributes before spinning around and entering the colorful vortex
"Heavyweight champion whose determined to maintain his title! Punch your way through life and overcome the odds stacked against you! Fusion Summon! Behold, The Undisputed Beast Boxer! Master of OZ!"
The giant green boxing beast appeared onto the field as he moved his body and threw his punches as fast as possible
Master of OZ -LV9- (4200/3700)
"I knew it..!" Jumonji thought to himself worriedly
"A monster with 4200 ATK right off the bat?!" Makina shouted surprising and happily "Awesome!"
"Why do you sound so happy?!" Jumonji asked her
"Next I use this Spell Card; Wild Nature's Release!"
"Wild Nature's Release?" Jumonji asked "What's that?"
"It's simple, really." Konami replied "It lets me target 1 Beast or Beast-Warrior-Type; it gains ATK equal to it's current DEF until the End Phase and then that monster will be destroyed."
"Wait! What?"
OZ suddenly got bigger as his body was turning red, his muscles were showing veins, his nostrils were letting out steam, and his eyes showed how he gave into his more beastlier side as the level-headed boxer become nothing but a sweating and crazed behemoth.
Master of OZ -LV9- (7900/3700)
"7900 ATK Points?!" Jumonji said surprised
"I'm not done yet!" Konami replied "I activate other Wild Nature's Release!"
Oz got redder, bigger, and crazier than before as fused being completely surrendered to his inner demons. Drool was coming from his mouth, his teeth looked more like fangs, growled like a feral creature, and let out a menacing roar.
Master of OZ -LV9- (11600/3700)
"1-11600 ATK points?!"
"Unbelievable!"
"Battle Phase!" Konami said with Hayato's spirit beside him "Master of Oz! Destroy Inzektor Centipede! Ayers Rocky!"
Oz spun his killer left hook around as fast as possible before delivering the final blow. The impact was so strong that, it not only destroyed the monster's allies along with him but even caused the two Duelists to fly away so fast that they could've been seriously injured as their Life Points instantly hit zero.
Konami x0 & Gongenzaka x4 - 8000 LP
Makina x2 & Jumonji x4 - 0 LP
Konami and Gongenzaka win
"Are you alright?!" Konami asked as both him and Gongnezaka came running towards the two students to see if they were okay
"Oww!" Jumonji complained with his hand on his head as Konami helped him up "Jeez, for someone who said they are experienced and disciplined, you certainly don't know how to hold back, do you?"
Konami simply let out an awkward chuckle as Gongenzaka helped Makina up
"I can't say I'm surprised with the results but the ending was definitely a shocker." Jumonji replied
"That was amazing! I've never seen anyone perform the infamous One Turn Kill before!" Makina replied smiling "You're even better than what they've made you out to be!"
"I swear..." Gongenzaka replied "You are just full of surprises, Konami."
"Thank you, thank you, you're too kind." Konami replied sincerely "Anyway, we should get going and find our next opponent right Gongenzaka?"
"R-Right.."
"Nice meeting you!" Konami replied as he ran off "Bye, Jumonji! Bye, Makina!"
"Bye!" Jumonji replied before looking at Makina which caused him to almost jumped out of his skin
"He remembered our names..!" Makina said gleefully
"Yeah.. Lucky us.."
TO BE CONTINUED...