Tenjo Hikari felt that Kunikawa Haruto was playing too casually.
Or rather, he was completely relying on the convenience and strength of Xyz Summoning.
For example, a Duelist like Marufuji Ryo, upon seeing the opponent has a Set Card, would first consider how to break the opponent's defense and think about whether the opponent is luring him to attack. Otherwise, like during the tag duel with Tenjo Hikari, he would use Limiter Removal to help Tenjo Hikari devour the Trap, allowing him to operate freely. So, Marufuji Ryo would decisively stop his brother Marufuji Shou from using "Power Bond" lightly.
In the original story, it was only because he was completely destroyed mentally by Ed that he would use Power Bond unprepared.
Perhaps it's not impressive, but he was already prepared in battle.
But Kunikawa is different.
Logically, effects like Dragon King's can be used later — no, the Dragon King shouldn't have been Xyz Summoned in the first turn.
After all, he summoned Rescue Rabbit and then Special Summoned two 4-Star Monsters, which means he must have other monsters that can be Xyz Summoned.
If so, why start with Dragon King? Isn't this just unlike him?
The only reason Tenjo Hikari could think of is — this is his Ace Card in his heart, so it should make an appearance.
Essentially a performance mindset.
Falling for traps is something most GX Duelists have some awareness of but have no reaction at all... I can only say Xyz Monsters are indeed strong.
"Uh... it's fine, even so, my side's ATK is far higher than yours — battle!"
Kunikawa shook his head, looking at the Flame Swordsman and Doppelganger Token: "Use the Great Mammoth of Goldfine to attack Flame Swordsman, feel the power of your own monster!"
"…I activate Trap Card, Salamandra with Chain." Tenjo Hikari shrugged, "This card can be equipped to a Fire Attribute Monster, increasing that Monster's ATK by 700 points. By the way, it can also target a Monster on the field to Set, I'll Set Evilswarm Bahamut as well."
The Dragon curled its body and slowly bowed down.
And the Giant Elephant uncontrollably charged towards Flame Swordsman.
"Ah—"
Kunikawa LP: 2050→1750.
At the same time, the Spirit Illusion shattered abruptly after losing its equipper.
"Damn..." Kunikawa looked slightly pale.
The remaining cards in his hand were all Normal Monsters.
And he had already used the Normal Summon.
I have to admit — though both Tenjo and Kunikawa have their understanding of Summoning methods, clearly, Normal Summon is the most scarce.
Under normal circumstances, no matter who it is, they only have one chance to Normal Summon per turn, and now, he had already summoned Rescue Rabbit.
He took a deep breath and then sighed: "Now, friends from my hometown are going to laugh at me."
In the End Phase of the turn, one of the two monsters he Special Summoned would be destroyed, the other, although with DEF 1800, was also difficult to maintain. After all, Bahamut's DEF is only 1350…
He ended his turn helplessly, wanting to struggle a bit more, hoping the next turn might bring hope, what if Tenjo Hikari has no monsters? But Tenjo Hikari revealing a Gem-Knight let all his hopes vanish.
"Fusion Summon… My LP hit zero," Kunikawa lamented, "It seems I still have a lot to learn."
He took it well.
After all, dueling has wins and losses, it's never been that losing means losing everything, it's more of an entertaining performance.
He's only regretful that in this world-class duel in a physical sense, he performed rather poorly, would it affect Mr. Heartland's show's ratings—
What he didn't know was that many Duelists from his world were cheering for Tenjo Hikari.
Always Xyz, Xyz, it's getting tiresome!
This little guy really knows how to play cards!
"Woohoo, he won!!!"
Compared to the other side, Duel Academy was the one truly celebrating.
Judai even jumped onto the table, pulling his injured arm.
"So awesome, Brother Hikari!"
This was a duel representing their academy to the world, although it was just for fun, no rewards, both teachers and students knew that as long as they performed well, Kaiba Company would surely provide more resources, allowing them to get stronger cards and a better educational environment!
"Brother Hikari is amazing!"
"Fusion!"
"Look, that's the elite of our Fusion Department, our representative!"
"The representative of the academy!"
"Yes, yes, academy representative, hahaha!"
Unusually, the entire hall did not have the usual accusations and contempt between colors, only cheers.
Even some senior students of the Fusion Department couldn't help but feel a bit excited.
The Fusion Department was established because students had fears and misunderstandings about other Summoning methods while pursuing stronger power, so these senior students couldn't help but feel excited seeing Tenjo Hikari defeat someone from another dimension.
Moreover, what made them even more excited was that even Professor Akaba Leo, who was watching, was clapping!
Akaba Leo clapped lightly.
His mouth curled upwards slightly, he seemed surprisingly in a good mood, which astonished a few third-year students from the Blue Academy always following him.
Isn't Professor Akaba usually quite displeased with Tenjo Hikari?
In fact, what delighted Akaba Leo wasn't about that.
He knew far better than the people around about the average level of Xyz Dimension Duelists. He didn't think many peers could easily win or dominate Tenjo Hikari.
He deceived that old man to initiate this exchange event not out of loyalty but for his intention!
High-level Duelists vary little, just slightly inferior to the terrifying Kaiba Seto, but before this, he didn't know the young people's level in X Dimension.
It seems, despite Xyz Monsters being evidently powerful and convenient, they aren't something this world cannot resist — or rather, because people of that world generally have bigger hearts, preferring to "boost ATK, boost ATK, boost ATK!" in battle thinking, appearing straightforward.
Although people of this world are similar, they have at least been influenced by Muto Yugi, having some thoughts on Traps and countermeasures.
In his view, if the students from X Dimension could beat Tenjo Hikari, dropping his reputation would be great. But if people from X Dimension aren't a match for Tenjo Hikari, as he was easily defeated now, even better — it means X Dimension is indeed the world suitable for invading!
Perfect to accomplish his goals!
He showed a wicked smile, clapping his hands gently.
Having allowed that old man to hold this dimension exchange just proved right. Acquired more useful intelligence.
Having assessed X Dimension's student strength, it's clearly winning upon winning!
Cronos, you never expected that this was my proposition!?
Now, only the final step remains.
Get rid of Cronos, Tenjo Hikari, Marufuji Ryo, that trio of master-disciple!
At least ensure they don't return anytime soon!
Broadcasting ended, he returned to his office, contacting his subordinate, a strange-looking scientist.
"It's time, let that guy take action."
"Yes!" The scientist saluted, then chuckled wickedly. Beside him was a huge sealed "can", containing a sinister and twisted being exuding black air.
Madly the scientist pressed all the buttons and pulled everything pullable, releasing the creature.
Akaba Leo couldn't help but laugh aloud.
Duel Academy might be your domain, but in the other dimension, it's my world!
On the other side…
Tenjo Hikari inspected his Deck as usual in the dorm, suddenly trembling while touching a card.
That card, which looked like a crude drawing, became clearer, and its purple glow grew brighter.
El Shaddoll Winda!
"...Little, Little Winda is clearer now!"
After dueling with darkness earlier, because of darkness's terrifying power, Little Winda's completion jumped a level, resembling almost a half-complete card, now, Winda's original appearance could be discerned!
Could it be that dueling with the DT series cards could also increase Little Winda's Fusion degree?
Doesn't it have to rely solely on darkness power?
No, no, don't rush to leave, this shouldn't be hastily done!
He must stay the full twenty days, playing cards with Kunikawa Haruto daily!