The Underworld... A place filled with Gensokyo's scariest, most hated youkai. These youkai would have powers ranging from giving illnesses to people and mind reading to controlling the supernatural. Very few humans visit this place to face their fears, or to have a great time in the underground city; the parties held down there are sight to behold.
From the entrance of the cave leading to the Underworld emerged a woman with waist-length blonde hair. She was wearing a white, short-sleeved shirt, a blue skirt with red linings and trims, and on her ankles and wrists were chained bracelets. Her red eyes blazed with excitement. Her most distinguishing feature was the red horn coming out of her forehead.
Yuugi Hoshiguma, a oni looking for a good clean fight...or in the current situation, a good, clean duel.
"There sure were a ton of good duelists in the underworld. I wonder how the surface is holding up."
Touhou:DM
Duel Five: A Strong Duel
Elsewhere, a sliver-haired woman was walking along an undisclosed path. She is wearing a green and white dress with ghost insignias and had a black ribbon on her hair. She's also carrying a pair of swords and a Duel Disk that seems to be surrounded by a faint, white-blue aura. Her ghost half was by her side, following her every move.
"I wonder who's going to show up today." Youmu Konpaku said. "I hope Lady Yuyuko isn't doing anything too rash." This 'Lady Yuyuko' that Youmu's referring to is the ghost princess of the netherworld, where ghosts reside. She wanted Youmu to partake in the tournament created by Yukari for the sole purpose of seeing how far her aide can go. Yuyuko is not participating because of this, or some other reason. Youmu can never tell what's she's thinking.
"Maybe I should get something for Lady Yuyuko again today." Youmu said.
"Hey, if it isn't the ghost girl," a tough-sounding voice said. "You're looking for a fight, are ya?"
"Ah, it's Yuugi from the underworld," Youmu said. "But if you're going to say something like that, at least say 'half-ghost girl'!"
"So I just wrapped up a couple duels with some tough humans, and I happened to be looking for another challenge. And I just did!"
Youmu let out a sigh as she activated her Duel Disk. "Well, I guess this is a good chance to try out my reformed deck."
"Is that so? Well then, let's have a lot of fun duelin' each other!" Yuugi said as she activated hers.
Before Duel Monsters made its presence known in Gensokyo, Youmu met Yuugi serveral times, most of the time it was due to Yuyuko sending Youmu to the Underworld for errands (which were mostly getting her some souvenirs). Since one of Yuugi's hobbies is fighting strong people, they would spar each time. This is the first time they will be sparring with cards other than Spell Cards.
And now, it begins.
"Duel!" they both shouted.
Yuugi: (8000)
Youmu: (8000)
"Then, I begin by summoning Luster Dragon to the field in Attack Mode!" Yuugi said. A red-eyed dragon encased in sapphires appeared with a roar. (1900 ATK)
"I'll play this card face down, and play this card- the Spell Heart of the Underdog."
"Heart of the Underdog?" Youmu asked.
"I know what you're thinking; you're thinking that I'm not an 'underdog' type, but if I draw a Normal Monster, by showing it to you I can draw again until I draw a Spell or Trap card. I'm ending my turn! Now, show me your strength!"
"Then, it's my turn, Yuugi!" Youmu yelled as she drew her sixth card. "I begin by playing the Continuous Spell Card, Gateway of the Six!"
A large gate rose out of the ground behind Youmu. A insignia was embedded in the gate.
"Hey, that sign... I know it from somewhere." Yuugi said.
"Next, I summon The Six Samurai- Irou!"
The gate opened, and out of it came a man wearing a armor with purple linings across it, long, a flowing hakama, and he had a sword slung over his shoulder. His eyes were concealed by a white vizor. (1700 ATK)
"Ah, I knew it! The Six Samurai, huh? This is gonna be fun!"
"Huh? You met them before?"
"Sure, I did! Someone in the Underworld used 'em. Just wonderin', do you have the 'Legendary' versions of these guys?"
"Eh? 'Legendary Six Samurai'? Well, no..."
"Oh, that so?"
"I'm not done yet! Every time a Six Samurai monster is summoned in any way, two Bushido Counters will be placed on the gateway."
Two lamp posts on the gateway lit up. (Bushido Counter:2)
"Next, I play Double Summon, which allows me to summon another monster. This time it's The Six Samurai- Yaichi!"
Rushing out of the gate was another samurai dressed in armor and helmet with yellow linings, with a dark green shirt and black hakama underneath, tucked into his boots. He wielded a bow, a quiver filled with arrows at the ready. (1300 ATK)
Two more lamp posts lit up. (BC:4)
"Since you've encountered these monsters before, you know that their effects activate when a fellow comrade is on the field. Yaichi can destroy a set card at the cost of battling this turn."
Yaichi launched an arrow that pierced the face down card. Birthright was destroyed.
"Don't think that your dragon is safe, for now I activate one of the effects of Gateway of the Six; by removing two Bushido Counters, I will make Irou 500 points stronger!"
Two lamp posts dimmed, and a green aura surrounded Irou. (1700-2200 ATK) (BC:2)
"Now, Irou shall slay your dragon!"
Unsheathing his katana, Irou carved Luster Dragon in one fell swoop.
"I now end my turn. Your move!"
Yuugi: (7700)
Youmu: (8000)
"Not a bad set of moves," Yuugi said. "But I can make some good moves too. I draw!"
Yuugi drew a card. It was a Normal Monster.
"Check this out! I drew a Gene-Warped Warwolf!" Yuugi said as she showed it to Youmu.
"A monster with 2000 Attack Points!" Youmu thought.
"Now I draw once more due to Heart of the Underdog's effect!"
Yuugi drew another card, and...
"Well, whaddya know, it's another Gene-Warped Warwolf!"
"The same monster?"
"Now, my third draw!" Yuugi said as she drew her third card. This time...
"I just drew Graceful Charity, and I think I'll play it."
Yuugi drew three more cards...
"Just what is Yuugi aiming for?" asked a weary Youmu.
"Looks like I'll hafta ditch two cards. These Gene-Warped Warwolves will do the trick." Yuugi discarded the monsters into the card graveyard.
"Why would you send two easy-to-summon monsters to your graveyard?"
"Oh, simple really. it's 'cuz I'm summoning a third Gene-Warped Warwolf!"
A monstrous wolf standing on two legs appeared on the field. It had four arms and weird markings were embedded on its chest. (2000 ATK)
"I still don't see what you're planning, Yuugi," Youmu said. "Why send two of the same monsters to the graveyard and summon a third copy to the field?"
"Why? It's because of this Spell Card, partner! I play Phalanx Pike!"
Gene-Warped Warwolf was now holding a pike which enclosed it in a golden aura. (2000-3800 ATK)
"What? How did your get stronger?"
"Phalanx Pike increases the attack of one monster by 900 for every same-name monster in the graveyard. To be honest, I never expected to draw both copies of Gene-Warped Warwolf right now, but oh well! Attack her Yaichi!"
The wolf made a powerful dash towards the samurai and stabbed right through him. Youmu braced herself against the impact.
"Hm? I thought you were going to use Yaichi's other effect to prevent its destruction." Yuugi said.
"It would have been pointless, since you have no cards face down."
"Is that so? Well, I'm ending my turn.
Yuugi: (7700)
Youmu: (5500)
"A monster with 3800 Attack Points," Youmu thought. "No matter the game, Yuugi's very competitive..."
Youmu proceeded to draw another card. The cards in her hand were Shien's Castle of Mist, The Six Samurai- Zanji and Legendary Ebon Steed.
"If I go through with this, my hand will be empty. Well, got to take some chances. I play the Field Spell, Shien's Castle of Mist! "
A castle rose behind the gateway, then suddenly, purple mist surrounded the entire field.
"Next, I summon The Six Samurai- Zanji!"
Another samurai walked through the gate which was being concealed by the purple mist. This one was wearing a orange-lined armor, blue hakama, and wrappings around his arms and face. His weapon of choice is a lance with a crescent blade. (1800 ATK)
Two lamp posts on the gateway lit up again. (BC:4)
"Zanji will be riding on the Legendary Ebon Steed, as well!" A horse that lived up to its color came charging out of the thick mist, and Zanji mouted the reliable steed. (1800-2000 ATK)
"I remove two Bushido Counters to power up Zanji."
A green aura surrounded Zanji. (2000-2500 ATK) (BC:2)
"Now, Zanji, attack Gene-Warped Warwolf!"
"Attacking with a weaker monster? You really have guts!" Yuugi said.
Riding on the black horse, Zanji attempted to take down the powered up warwolf. Their weapons clashed a few times, then the warwolf landed a successful hit on the horse. Zanji was sent tumbling, but he was relatively fine. (2500-2300 ATK)
"Ah, I remember. Konngara used that horse as well, meaning that it took the hit for your monster."
"Hm? Konngara? With a name like that, I assume that she lives in the underworld, as well." Youmu said.
"Yer right 'bout that. Her deck has the 'Legendary' versions, as well." Yuugi said.
"Hm... I should find and duel her someday..." Youmu contemplated. "Now back to the duel. Don't think your Gene-Warped Warwolf escaped death, because any monster that Zanji battled will be destroyed!"
Gene-Warped Warwolf shattered.
"Now, Irou! Attack Yuugi directly!"
Irou skillfully drew out his sword, and performed a diagonal slash on Yuugi. She didn't seemed fazed.
"Ha, that tickles." she said.
"I'll stop my assault for this turn." Youmu said.
Zanji powered down. (2300-1800 ATK)
Yuugi: (6000)
Youmu: (4200)
"Watch this!" Yuugi said. "I play the Spell, Swing of Memories to revive Gene-Warped Warwolf!"
The mutated wolf rose from the ground. (2000 ATK)
"But he ain't sticking around for long, for I'm returning him to the grave to summon Giga Gagagigo!"
The wolf vanished, and in his place stood a tall two-legged reptilian creature who seemed to have cybernetic implants. An unsettling glare could be seen in his red eyes. (2450 ATK)
"Giga Gagagigo, attack Irou with your Dark Fist!"
The hulking reptilian clenched its fist hard then delivered a brutal punch to Irou, but the intensity of the attack lessened. Irou was still crushed. (2450-1950 ATK)
"Wha? That attack lost some spark." said a confused Yuugi.
"That's because when your monsters attack, they lose 500 Attack Points due to Shien's Castle of Mist." Youmu explained.
"So that's the purpose of this purple mist surrounding us." said Yuugi. "Well, your turn, Youmu!"
Yuugi: (6000)
Youmu: (3950)
"Well, here I go!" Youmu said. "Just the card I need! I remove the Irou and Yaichi in my graveyard to Special Summon Enishi, Shien's Chancellor!"
A man stepped through the gate. He was wearing a purple kimono, a blue hakama with a flame pattern at the edges, and a sleeveless green jacket with yellow lining its edges. He had a katana. (2200 ATK)
"Chancellor? I remember seeing him in armor. Looks like he stepped up in the world."
"Enishi, destroy her Giga Gagagigo!"
"What did ya say?"
Enishi took out his blade, and slashed in an arc. Giga Gagagigo fell on one knee before shattering.
"Enishi is able to destroy one face-up monster at the cost of attacking this turn. But Zanji can still attack you directly!"
Zanji twirled his lance before delivering a diagonal slash on Yuugi, knocking her back a bit.
"Felt that one."
"Not much else I can do, so I'm ending my turn."
Yuugi: (4200)
Youmu: (3950)
"My payback is here!" Yuugi said. "I drew a Summoned Skull, so I get another draw due to Heart of the Underdog!"
Yuugi drew another card.
"I just drew the Spell, Ancient Rules, so I think I'm gonna use it to call Summoned Skull to the field!"
Lightning was flashing in the skies, and descending from the skies was a intimidating, muscular fiend wearing its skeleton on the outside. Its green eyes were filled with malice. (2500 ATK)
"I haven't forgotten about your Field Spell, so I'll attack Zanji with Lightning Strike!"
Summoned Skull unleashed a torrent of electricity towards Zanji and, while the mist weakened it, Zanji still couldn't withstand the blast.
"I play one card face down, and call it a turn." Yuugi said.
Yuugi: (4200)
Youmu: (3750)
Youmu drew a card.
"Swiftstrike Armor. It's not another monster, but it could prove valuable," Youmu thought. "So for now, I'll just..."
"Enishi will now activate his effect to destroy that fiend!"
The wise chancellor drew his blade in dramatic fashion and he cut Summoned Skull in twain.
"I'll end my turn here, after I play a face-down card."
A Spell/Trap card appeared on Youmu's field.
"Then, it's my turn!" Yuugi said as she drew a card. "And I'll go ahead and play it. It's called Dark Factory of Mass Production, which allows me to take two Normal Monsters from my grave and add 'em to my hand."
"You mean you're going to take back Summoned Skull and Giga Gagagigo?" Youmu asked.
"Very observant," Yuugi said as she took those cards from the graveyard. "Now, I get to play Cost Down, which lowers the levels of all monsters in my hand by two."
"W-wait, does that mean..."
"Yup, I'm summoning Summoned Skull without a offering."
The fiend re-emerged facing down Enishi and the castle behind him. (2500 ATK)
"Attack once more with Lightning Strike!"
As Summoned Skull prepared to let loose another round of lightning the ominous mist was weakening it. (2500-2000 ATK)
"Are you crazy, Yuugi? Enishi can-"
"No worries, for Summoned Skull here is gonna be rushing recklessly!"
The Quick-Play Spell, Rush Recklessly was Yuugi's face-down card. Summoned Skull felt a sudden spike in power. (2000-2700 ATK)
It blasted its lightning towards Enishi, and all he could do was watch in horror as he was incinerated by the intense lightning.
"How will you overcome him this time? I can't wait to see!"
"Well, before your turn ends, let me prepare by revealing my face-down card, Swiftstrike Armor! You'll what it does when I draw my card."
Yuugi: (4200)
Youmu: (3250)
"Now I draw!"
Youmu drew a card, and...
"Yes!" Youmu cheered. "I activate Swiftstrike Armor's effect. If I happen to draw a Six Samurai monster, I can Special Summon it. And since I drew a Six Samurai monster, I'm doing it! I summon The Six Samurai- Kamon!"
This samurai was wearing pale red armor with gold highlights, a matching helmet, grey hakama, and pair of boots. This samurai was holding a stick of dynamite. (1500 ATK)
Two more lamp posts on the gateway glowed. (BC:4)
"Kamon can destroy a face-up Spell or Trap card at the cost of attacking this turn. I'm aiming for Heart of the Underdog, of course!"
Kamon hurled a lighted dynamite at the Continuous Spell, and the resulting explosion took it out.
"Now I remove all Bushido Counters gathered to take a Six Samurai monster from my deck and add it to my hand."
Youmu searched her deck until she found the perfect choice.
"I've decided. And since I can still perform a Normal Summon, I'm going to do just that and take down your Summoned Skull!"
"You are? I'm going to enjoy this!"
"I summon Hand of the Six Samurai!"
This time, a woman appeared on Youmu's side. She was wearing a purple and yellow kimono with the insignia found on the gate. She also wore a white shawl. She carried a knife. (1600 ATK)
Two lamp posts lit up once again. (BC:2)
"Your Summoned Skull will meet its end here; by sacrificing Kamon, Hand can destroy a monster!"
Kamon transformed into a red knife which Hand tossed into Summoned Skull's neck, effectively destroying it.
"Wow, you're deck's something else!" Yuugi said.
"Thanks. And by the way, unlike Kamon, Yaichi, and Enishi, she can still attack; and she shall!"
Hand of the Six Samurai moved swiftly and stabbed Yuugi straight in the chest. Yuugi coughed only once.
"Man, this duel is such a tug-of-war. I end my turn."
Yuugi: (2600)
Youmu: (3250)
"Hehehehe, your strategy is interesting, indeed!" Yuugi said. "But, I not done yet! My draw!"
Yuugi drew a card.
"I summon Vorse Raider in Attack Mode!"
A three-horned brown fiend wearing a sleeveless open jacket with purple gems, blue pants, and brown boots appeared on the field. He wielded a sinister axe. (1900 ATK)
"I'll end my turn with a face-down card." Yuugi said as a Spell/Trap materialized on the field.
"Yuugi knew she couldn't attack because if she did, Vorse Raider would have lost to Hand of the Six Samurai by way of Shien's Castle of Mist."
"But, what is that hidden card? It's my turn now!"
Yuugi drew another card. It was Return of the Six Samurai.
"I shall remove both Bushido Counters to power up Hand of the Six Samurai."
Hand felt a surge in power. (1600-2100 ATK) (BC:0)
"Now, attack Vorse Raider!"
Hand was about to plunge her knife into Vorse Raider...
"I reveal my Trap Card, Deal of Phantom!" Yuugi said.
"Deal of Phantom?" Youmu asked.
"This card gives my monster a hundred point boost in attack for every monster in my graveyard. Since I have five monsters at this moment, this fella's getting 500 extra Attack Points!"
A white aura surrounded Vorse Raider. His muscles bulged a little (1900-2400 ATK). Hand's knife was destroyed with one swing of Vorse Raider's axe; she was taken out, as well.
"Gh... This is bad. I place one card face down, and end my turn."
Yuugi: (2600)
Youmu: (2950)
"Looks like you're wide open." Yuugi said. "I sacrifice Vorse Raider to return Giga Gagagigo to the field!"
Vorse Raider vanished, and the cybernetic reptilian returned with more bloodlust. (2450 ATK)
"Go get her!"
Youmu could only block its vicious right hook, nearly crashing into the gate. Yuugi ended her turn immediately.
Yuugi: (2600)
Youmu: (500)
"If I don't draw a Six Samurai right now, I will be facing problems." Youmu thought. "My move!"
She drew a card, and...
"All right! I use Swiftstrike Armor to Special Summon The Six Samurai- Nisashi!"
The gate opened once more, revealing a man with green armor and brown hakama tucked in green boots. He held two light green swords. (1400 ATK)
The gate's lamp posts glowed once more. (BC:2)
"Next, I reveal my Return of the Six Samurai to revive Zanji!"
Two more lamp posts glowed as Zanji returned, his weapon at the ready. (1800 ATK) (BC:4)
"Lastly, I'll be using the gate's first effect to make Nisashi and Zanji stronger!"
Nisashi and Zanji were bathed in green aura, as the lamp posts dimmed once more. (1400-1900 ATK) (1800-2300 ATK) (BC:0)
"You remember Zanji's effect, I assume."
"Heh, these are the kinda duels I enjoy the most!" Yuugi said.
"Zanji, attack Giga Gagagigo!" Youmu ordered. Zanji jumped at the reptile and swung his crescent blade down; Giga punched through Zanji's lance, and Zanji himself. Moments later, it was destroyed once more.
"I just realized that I haven't used the secondary effect of the Six Samurai monsters all duel," Youmu thought. "Well, that's because I couldn't afford to against someone like Yuugi."
"Nisashi, attack her directly!"
Nisashi performed a cross shaped slash, and Yuugi stepped back a little. She ended her turn since she had nothing else to play.
Yuugi: (700)
Youmu: (350)
"Heh, it's my draw!" Yuugi said as she drew her card. The other card in her hand was Gogiga Gagagigo.
"I'll go on the defense this time with a face-down!"
A card appeared in the Spell/Trap Zone.
"Then it's my victory, Yuugi!" Youmu cheered as she drew her card. "Nisashi, attack directly!"
Nisashi charged towards Yuugi, and raised his swords...
"I wasn't joking about going on the defensive. Go, Defense Draw!"
Yuugi caught Nisashi's blades and pushed him back.
"After that, I draw a card."
Yuugi drew a card, then she grinned.
"I...I'll set this card and end my turn..."
A card appeared in Youmu's Spell/Trap Zone.
"Sorry, Youmu, but it's my victory!" Yuugi said. "I play my second Ancient Rules to summon my strongest monster, Gogiga Gagagigo!"
With a crash, the reptile returned, but it was different. It was bigger, its skin was a hue of red, and by looking at its eyes, you could tell that it had no soul. (2950 ATK)
"Unleash your Destructive Fist on her samurai!"
Nisashi prepared himself to be devastated by the hulking reptile...
"Sorry, Yuugi, but it's my turn to be on the defensive. I activate MY Defense Draw!"
A barrier appeared in between Nisashi and Gogiga Gagagigo's punch. Nisashi was still blown away, but Youmu never lost a single point. Youmu drew a card.
"This just might work!" Youmu thought.
"Well, how are you going to get out of this pinch, I wonder? I end my turn."
"Whatever happens, this is my last turn! Youmu said. "And I know I'm not going to lose here! My turn!"
Youmu drew her final card...
"I activate Swiftstrike Armor's effect once more and Special Summon Spirit of the Six Samurai!"
A specter wearing purple armor with yellow lines appeared. Two lamp posts lit again. (500 ATK) (BC:2)
"But that's not it. I play Pot of Avarice to return five monsters in my graveyard to my deck, then I draw two cards!"
Zanji, Hand, Enishi, Kamon and Nisashi returned to Youmu's deck. The deck was then shuffled, and she drew two cards. A glint appeared in Youmu's eyes.
"I summon Nisashi once more!"
Nisashi walked through the gate, readying his blades. (1400 ATK) (BC:2)
"Hoh, very interesting. I can't wait to see how those guys are gonna take out my main bud. I did the power count, and Nisashi won't do it."
"That's right. Nisashi can't take out Gogiga Gagagigo. But this guy can!"
"Since two Six Samurai monsters are on the field, I can Special Summon Great Shogun Shien!"
The gate didn't just open, it swung open! Stepping through the gate was a imposing figure. He was decked in red: his armor, gaunlets, boots, and helmet. He was also wearing a blue hakama, and a blue flame was imprinted on his armor. He wielded a blade surrounded by a red aura. (2500 ATK)
"Shien? He's a shogun now? This game sure can tell a story." Yuugi said.
"Now, I'll remove all Bushido Counters to make Shien stronger!"
"That gate can power up Shien too? Not really surprised."
Instead of a green aura, Shien glowed with a powerful red aura. (2500-3500 ATK) (BC:0)
"Shien, attack Gogiga Gagagigo now!"
Shien raised his sword, then he unleashed a red beam towards the overpowered reptile. Gogiga Gagagigo tried to deflect it with a punch, but it was devoured by the blast. Yuugi just sighed, then smiled.
"Nisashi, end this match!"
Nisashi simply slashed Yuugi.
Yuugi: (0)
Youmu: (350)
"Hahahahaha!" Yuugi laughed. "I may have lost, but that was a really fun duel!"
"Whew..." Youmu sighed, wiping her forehead. "That was a little taxing, but I agree with you!"
"Well, time to head home. Wanna come with, 'cuz the party's on me!"
"N-No... I got other things to do, so..."
"Oh, is that so? Well, more sake for me!"
And so, the two went their separate ways with Youmu as the victor.
Turn end.
DUELIST PROFILE
Name: Yuugi Hoshiguma
An oni who is a resident of the Underworld. She loves a good fight.
Deck: Normal Beatdown
Yuugi's an oni, so what better deck is there? Normal Monsters... No tricks, no gimmicks, only all about the power. Of course, Yuugi has the mandatory cards to bring stronger monsters to her hand (like Summoner's Art) and to the field (like Ancient Rules). It should be noted that Yuugi loves it when her opponents with everything they got, so she does not have any cards that destroy Monsters, Spells or Traps, or cards that negate effects (like Skill Drain). However, she enjoys making things harder by making her monsters more powerful (with cards as Deal of Phantom, Phalanx Pike, Slash Strike, etc...). When dueling this oni, prepare for a battle that will test your limits (and luck).
Note: Yuugi's deck represents the strength of Gensokyo's oni (at least to me). Suika Ibuki's deck will represent another aspect of Gensokyo's oni (you should what it is; if not, it's one of the last things Yuugi says this chapter.)
Name: Youmu Konpaku
The half-ghost gardener of Hakugyokurou, the ghost shrine overlooking the Netherworld. She is also has samurai-like traits. She is a strong sense of loyalty, especially towards Yuyuko.
Deck: Six Samurai
I believe this deck suits Youmu just fine. She is devoted to her lady Yuyuko, just like how samurai are known to have a strong sense of devotion to their liege lord. So why not.
Note: Youmu does not have the Legendary Six Samurai. Why? This deck ain't big enough for two Shiens, for example (In real life, yes. In this fic, NO!).
Name: Konngara
A youkai who lives in the Silent Temple of the Underworld. She is usually quiet.
Deck: Legendary Six Samurai
I...don't really have a good reason why she's the user of these cards. I apologize.
Note: For story reasons, she does not have the Six Samurai monsters who are a part of the Legendary Six Samurai (for example, Konngara has Legendary Six Samurai- Shi En, but she does not have Great Shogun Shien).