New Domino City, this dueling sanctuary, saw a group of young people gather before the massive screen on the street, cheering excitedly at the duel.
"One uses Xyz, another uses Synchro, but in the end, they both are fighting for their goals!"
"Yeah, one wants to bring more glory to the Cyber Dragon, while the other is committed to [Polymerization]."
"So... cool—"
"My friend used to love dueling, but when he heard there were even more advanced summoning methods, he felt like those years of his life were wasted and gave up on dueling... This match will definitely awaken his spirit. Keep watching, I'm going to find him!"
This kind of thing wasn't isolated; everywhere in the human world, people, regardless of day or night, and across all races, could understand and realize this as they witnessed the duel.
Though their world couldn't yet harness the power of Synchro and Xyz, that was not the issue.
Since the geniuses leading the forefront of dueling have mastered Xyz and Synchro now, one day, this world will gradually grasp these powers.
But what's more important.
Whether it's Xyz or Synchro.
No matter how powerful the new summoning method, it doesn't really matter.
What's important is the heart.
Just like Caesar, no matter the summoning method, all he wants is victory, moving forward with the Cyber Dragon.
Just like Tenjo Hikari, as he himself said.
Xyz, Tuner, Synchro, it doesn't matter; fusion is inclusive, even with different types of Monsters, it's okay.
The slogan he always upheld was not just empty words, but something he truly believed!
This time, there's no need to doubt.
Because they have seen the reality!
Using Synchro Monsters for Fusion Summon...
"It's true, all of it is true." Suddenly, a member of the Fusion Department in the stands couldn't hold back his emotions and bowed his head, weeping.
Fellow Fusion Department members rushed over, patting his back.
Before, when Tenjo Hikari told them that fusion could encompass anything, and that Synchro Monsters could be part of fusion, they hesitated without proof.
Moreover, after the extreme incident of the Fusion Army attacking the X Dimension occurred, they were even more doubtful and frightened in their hearts.
But now—everything has ended.
No need to doubt, no need to worry.
Because, [Reality] has appeared, [Fusion] has appeared.
Serena watched this scene, feeling as if she had caught onto something, but the feeling quickly vanished, disappearing in a flash.
She touched the Trial Mirror in her arms, feeling a surge of grand ambition within her heart.
Firmly believe in oneself!
For humans, even being excited, they had to stick to the ground, but Spirits were different. Among those who were flying alongside and enjoying the fun, many cheered for Tenjo Hikari and Caesar, and some Spirits even eagerly wanted to cheer for both.
After a long time of chatty discussion, Tenjo Hikari finally extricated himself from the crowd of Spirits.
"Phew—" Tenjo Hikari exhaled a breath of relief.
And outside the spaceship, the Spirits continued flying alongside the ship.
The next duel was still some time away, and Manjome and John had already rushed to adjust their respective decks; on the deck, only Tenjo Hikari and a few staff from Kaiba Company resembling judges were left.
"Haha, you're really popular, Tenjo." Mitsuzawa Daichi laughed heartily.
After a good laugh, he turned to Tenjo Hikari seriously and said, "Though the places are different, it feels like we've returned to the first semester back then."
Mitsuzawa was referring to the "Academy Representative Battle" shortly after the newcomers entered school.
Back then, Mitsuzawa lost to Judai and then cheered on Tenjo Hikari from the same Yellow Academy.
And now, Mitsuzawa lost to Manjome, yet he still stood here cheering for Tenjo Hikari.
Perhaps he didn't have many distinctive traits, but in academic life, he was Tenjo's best study partner, always able to discuss cultural courses with him.
"Ha..." Tenjo Hikari gently shook his head.
"Tenjo, school's pinnacle... the top of the grade, don't lose it—" He laughed, raising his fist towards Tenjo Hikari.
"Don't worry, Daichi, I've said it, the scholarship for first place at school is mine for sure."
Though Tenjo Hikari no longer needed the scholarship and could choose whatever he liked to eat every day, he still responded like that to Mitsuzawa Daichi.
Some things, after persisting for a long time, become a habit, pushing oneself forward.
Afterward, he headed towards the resting chamber.
After the duel with Caesar, he felt like he needed to eat something, drink some water to replenish water and energy, feeling a mental fatigue from the continuous battles.
Hitting the three challenges in this world was indeed a bit tiring.
Next to Tenjo Hikari, Tierra held a few cards, looking at them one by one.
These were several Spirits willing to join Tenjo Hikari, among them was a "Synchro Fusionist," instantly recognizable as a card connecting fusion and syncho, clearly having rushed to join Tenjo Hikari upon seeing him summon the Muddy Mudragon, and received a warm welcome from the Muddy Mudragon, exclaiming it hadn't seen a second Monster of its kind in years, how thrilling and so forth.
But, in fact, it's usual; for most ordinary Spirits, they are pure outliers, hiding in their own territories, rarely encountering each other.
Now, with such a duel broadcast to the entire Critical Point, Spirits naturally recognize one another.
"Critical Point Dimension is a node that can lead to all dimensions." Tierra flipped through two more cards while flying and showed them to Tenjo Hikari, "And almost every race retains a camp in this Dimension.
This duel will likely soon spread across all dimensions, you're really becoming a super celebrity, Tenjo Hikari."
As she said this, she couldn't help but puff up her chest, as if Tenjo Hikari's glory was her own.
Tenjo Hikari took the few cards from her hand and put them back into the deck box—these were all fusion-related or straight-up Synchro-related Spirits, and the most surprising to him was that there was a "Ghost Charon, the Underworld Boatman."
This is a card from the "Ghost" series, a Dark Attribute Zombie-Type LV 2 Tuner Monster, with a good effect, and it was indeed a Monster from the "Ghost" family—it claimed it accidentally drifted into this dimension, and after seeing Tenjo Hikari's duel, simply couldn't resist flying over.
After Tenjo Hikari greeted each Spirit, he also introduced them to the Great Cosmic Workshop, suggesting that with Manjuu and Crystal, they should be able to adapt to life there.
After all, compared to simply staying in a card, the space for activity was much larger.
Besides that, Tenjo Hikari also checked his deck, and surprisingly discovered that some Machine-Type cards had actually fused together, emitting a faint glow—Cyber Eternity Dragon.
Tenjo Hikari looked at this card.
"Just as expected..."
Tenjo Hikari wasn't surprised in the slightest.
The card wasn't fully completed yet, but it was about a quarter done, just needed to be solidified.
Regrettably, Tenjo Hikari didn't have time to fully fuse it out.
Because, perhaps by tomorrow, the ultimate showdown would start completely.
Dueling against one of either Manjome or John.
As Tenjo Hikari pondered how to adjust his deck, next to him Tierra suddenly pulled out a card, then, like performing a magic trick, slowly fanned it to reveal eight or nine cards, showing them to Tenjo Hikari: "By the way, Tenjo Hikari, want to put [me] in the deck for the finals?"
She was very confident.
Though only a semi-finished product, she far outshone ordinary Spirits.
Tenjo Hikari, meanwhile, smiled helplessly and shook his head: "What are you saying, no matter using Mudragon, we lack a designated card name for the Fusion Material."
"Hmph, can't we manage with Fusion Tag? Or just treat Nephilim as Nama."
"Ha, what do you think?"
Tenjo Hikari burst out laughing.
Tierra knew it was not feasible, packed up her various parts, and, with her hands behind her head, shook her little head repeatedly saying it was a pity.
Perhaps it was the extreme close-up perspective of the duel showcasing the convergence of Xyz, Synchro, and fusion that even Tierra couldn't resist feeling her heart surge, seemingly sensing Tenjo Hikari's persistence for fusion, unable to contain the desire to demonstrate her "Divine Might."