Chapter 20: Rivalry Battle: Genma vs Daisuke
"The sun's power's limitless. Its presences lights the way of all living things. A leader is a ray of hope in the darkness, like the sun itself. You fade in comparison. A true leader has the ability to see their paths. How'd you expect to lead when you're stilling figuring things out!?" Genma said to Zanya as everyone heard his speech, "You can't just show people the truth if you yourself, are blind. This truth is also like the sun. You can shut it out for a while, but with time, it will make itself known. No one can stop it for returning."
"Brother!" Akatsuki said, sobbing.
"Just think of the Greek Legend, Icarus. Overconfident, he dared to challenge the Sun's power and recklessly flew too close to it and like him, you will be brought down to earth. Your time has come! ETERNAL SPARTAN! ATTACK THE FIGHTER! Genma commanded as his eyes flashes with rage. Spartan launched his attack with multiple punches, with the barrage and a double fist slam, Zanya took a hit and screamed.
"Stop it! You can't do that!" Akatsuki pleaded.
"He still have one life point remaining. Finish him off." The field was enveloping with a bright flash of light as Zanya's scream was the only thing heard of and his life point reached down to 0.
Game Over. Winner: Genma Todoroki
"No, it's not fair." Akatsuki cried. As Tsukikage materialized onto the field, he carried Zanya, who is unconscious and bruise, he began to sobbed a little as he left through the hole that was made by Genma.
Daisuke looked up where Tsukikage took Zanya away from the Stadium.
"I guess it's my turn now." He then look at Ryuuga, who is in the box, woke up, "I better get started." he looked under the box, "Ryuuga, get in the deck, we need to go against Genma."
"Wait, you mean we are using the Dragonic deck?" he asked.
"No, we don't. Cuz I have a plan. Get in." He held out his deck as Ryuuga nodded and went in the deck. Daisuke looked at his deck as he walks to the stage.
As he walks to the stage, he heard his cell phone call, "Hm, I wonder who... Yeah?"
"Hello, big brother?" A certain voice responded.
"Wait, Haruka? Is that you?" He recognized his sister's voice.
"Yep, it's me!" She giggled to hear her brother talk to her again.
"W-why did you call me?"
"Because mom and I are going to watch your match on TV, big brother. We're going to wish you good luck."
"Haruka..." He felt happy when his family are watching him, "Thanks. However, it looks like dad won't be watching too."
"Yeah, well, you know how overtime is to him."
Daisuke sighed, "Oh well, just tell him the news once I finish the match."
"Yeah! Bye!"
"Bye!" He ended the call. Ryuuga came out of the deck.
"You missed her, Daisuke?" He asked as Daisuke punched him in the head.
"Who said you can come out?"
"Ouch. Sorry. I was just asking." He rubbed his head.
"It's true that I missed her when she left us. But I don't want that to get in my way. We need to win this match against Genma. And with you a different buddy, we should have something to use as an advantage."
"Me? What do you mean?"
"I'll explain." Daisuke explains his plans until later they arrived out to the stage.
"Another battle is about to be commenced! Genma Todoroki is up against his rival, Daisuke Masamune. Does he stand a chance against the Koryukien deck? Or he will share the same loss as Zanya did?" Paruko announced as Daisuke came to the stage as the card came out, revealing to be Ryuuga but he wears a coat and a mask to hide his face.
"Look at that, could that be Teach's buddy?" Gao asked as he looked at Daisuke's buddy.
"Not sure. He never had a buddy before." Drum said as he looked at it too, "But I can't help the feeling I've seen this guy before."
"This is my buddy, Masked Fighter, Ryu!" Daisuke introduced his buddy to Genma.
"So that's your buddy. I would've expected it to be something different." Genma said.
"You ain't seen nothing yet! Because you'll see how much I've changed over the last year when we last fought each other! Lend me your powers of the dragons! Unleash the ultimate fury! Lumenize, Dragon's Fury Strike!" Daisuke lumenized his core gadget and drew his cards.
"We'll just see about that. Ancient Dragons, awaken and bring your fury to this world! Breathe fire and unleash storms of rage! Lumenize, Koryukien!" Genma lumenized his arm-band core gadget as he drew his cards.
"It's showtime, everybody! Say it like you mean it, Buddyfight!"
"Time to raise the flag!"
"Fighting for Dragon World!"
"I fight for Ancient World!"
Back at the home where Haruka lives, she was sitting on the couch, watching the TV of her brother's match.
"The first goes to Daisuke!" Paruko announced.
"Oh boy, Big brother's match is starting! Mom, hurry up!" She asked.
"Alright, I'm coming." She came as she sat next to her daughter, "It looks like an exciting match. Did you think that Daisuke will win?"
"Yeah!" She replied excitedly, "I'm sure that big brother will win this match!"
"Charge and Draw! The first move, I'll call to the center, Thousand Rapier!" He made his first move, "Attack the fighter!" Thousand Rapier attacked Genma and dealt 2 damage at him.
End of Move
"It looks like Daisuke's putting his offensive move on Genma." Baku explained.
"Do you think he'll have a chance to defeat Genma before he summons Duel Sieger?" Kuguru asked.
"Not sure. But it would take a miracle or luck for him if he has the chance."
(D: 10/ G: 3)
(G: 8/ G: 2)
Your Move
"Draw! Charge and Draw! Let's do it!" Genma gave out his roar.
"He called out Magnanova to the left and Fortune Dragon, Forbolka to the center." Seifukai analyst explained, checking the monitor.
"Looks like he doesn't have Duel Sieger in his hand yet." Doai said, "But for the looks of it, I know from the fact that Genma won't be defeated by Daisuke, not since the last match." Doai remembered the time when Genma first fought against Daisuke during the last turn.
The battle takes place after Zanya's match against Genma. Daisuke was almost losing with 3 life points left, he has Double Sword Dragon on the left, Fire Rod Dragon to the right, and he equipped Dragonknuckle . Genma, however has 5 life points and has Duel Sieger in the center but with no soulguards left.
(D: 3/ G: ?)
(G: 5/ G: ?)
"Had enough?" Genma asked.
"Heh." Daisuke grinned, "You think I would give up so easily? I promised myself that I wouldn't rest until I beat you in the match!"
Genma then smiled, "That's more like it. But we'll see if you have the chance to do so."
"Then let's try this! I pay one gauge to activate Fire Rod's ability. During this turn, I can give an Armordragon 3000 power added. I'm adding it to Double Sword!" Fire Rod used its rod as it gave the power to Double Sword and Sword roared, "Double Sword! Attack Duel Sieger!"
"Do you really think your Double Sword Dragon is strong enough to defeat Duel Sieger?"
"Yes! Because this is the way to defeat you, Genma! Go!" Daisuke commanded Double Sword as he swooped in and double slashed Duel Sieger, "Alright! I did it!"
Genma's life point went down to zero, however it was glowing all of the sudden.
"What the-?"
"Like I told you, do you have what it takes to defeat Duel Sieger? You haven't seen more of him yet. COME FORTH, DUEL SIEGER SPARTAN!" the field was enveloped with glowing blinding light as it revealed the evolved form of Sieger.
"What's that?! I never seen that before!"
"This is Duel Sieger's enhanced form. Once Martial Dragon Emperor, Duel Sieger is defeated, I can negate the lifelink and pay 3 gauge to bring him out."
"This can't be happening. I was so close of defeating you."
"You promised yourself, that you're done if you defeated me. But it would seems to me that you still don't get the chance!"
Daisuke kneel down after that
End of Move
"And the only mistake is leaving yourself wide open. ETERNAL SPARTAN! ATTACK THE FIGHTER! DRAGON BARRAGE!" Sieger gave his menacing roar as he assault Daisuke with its punches with its final blow.
"GAHHH!"
(D: 0/ G: ?)
(G: 5/ G: ?)
Game Over. Winner: Genma Todoroki
Daisuke kneel and felt regretted, "Man, I never expected this to happen."
Genma walked to him, "Better luck next time. Because you don't have the chance to defeat me and my buddy monster." He turned and left.
Daisuke looked at Genma, "Oh, I will. Because once I do, I will defeat you, Genma. I promise you that."
"And that was the day, Genma felt satisfied when he first have a rival like Daisuke." Doai said.
"MAGNANOVA, ATTACK THOUSAND RAPIER!" The lava dragon sucked in the air and blasted the breath of fire on Rapier as he was burning his flames and was destroyed.
"Oh boy..."
"You still haven't learned, have you? You're putting yourself at a disadvantage. FORBOLKA! ATTACK THE FIGHTER!" The cat dragon lord hissed as it zoomed through to Daisuke as it slashed Daisuke with its claws.
"Ow! Ow! Ow!" He was dealt with nothing, "Hey, why would you hit me with no damage?"
"You'll see soon enough."
End of Move
(D: 10/ G: 3)
(G: 8/ G: 3)
"I don't know what's he's planning, but I'll make sure to prevent him to call him out. Draw! Charge and Draw!"
"Daisuke calls out Fire Rod Dragon to the right and equip himself with Dragoknuckle. He also Raid Claw Dragon to the left. Let's hope our teacher's have what in store for him." Paruko announced as she speaks on TV while Haruka and her mother.
"Big brother's really hanging in there." Haruka said.
"My, it's the first time, he's always been so serious. I wonder what made him like this." Her mother said.
"I pay one gauge to activate Fire Rod's ability." Daisuke activated the effect.
"That lets an Armordragon get a boost of 3000 attack power for this turn." Baku explained.
"So he's using it on Raid Claw?" Kiri asked.
"Yes." Kuguru nodded, "Since it only works for Armordragons. He might have a chance to win."
"Raid Claw gets 3000 power. Attack the monster in the center!" Raid Claw flies and slashes Forbolka, destroying it thus dealting lifelink damage to Genma by one, "Fire Rod, perform a link attack and attack the fighter!" Daisuke runs to the center stage as Fire Rod sends the fire from his rod to Daisuke as it was on his Dragoknuckle, "Take this!" He was to punch Genma, dealting him 4 damage.
End of Move
"Genma's down to 3 life points now. Is he taking this serious?" Drum asked.
"Oh, I know he is. Because I know that Genma never loses." Gao said.
"Hey, are you cheering for your teacher or his rival?"
"Either one. Because I know either one of them will win against each other."
(D: 9/ G: 4)
(G: 3/ G: 3)
"Impressive. You have changed ever since. I'm glad I accepted you as my rival." Genma said.
"Genma..."
"But it's not over til I say it is! Draw! Charge and Draw! Cast, Dragon Dreams!"
"With Dragon Dreams, that allow a player to regain 3 life points."
"And now, I cast Dragon Emperor Legend, gaining one life, adding one card to the gauge and drawing one card, "Genma drew as he got what he wanted, "I BUDDY CALL! MARTIAL ARTS DRAGON EMPEROR, DUEL SIEGER!"
"There it is, everybody! Genma's buddy monster, Duel Sieger. Let's hope Daisuke won't share the same fate as Zanya." Paruko announced.
"Great. Didn't make it." Daisuke said.
"Um." Ryuuga whispered, "You could've just used your impact card you know."
"I made this deck to defeat Genma. That card was in the deck I made against my sister. And besides, I don't have enough requirements to do it. We'll find a way to defeat Sieger and this time, I won't allow him to bring out Spartan."
"I don't know what you're whispering to your buddy, but save the talking for later. SIEGER, ATTACK THE FIGHTER! SIEGER TORNADO!" Sieger was about to slash Daisuke with its razor claw.
"Cast! Blue Dragon Shield!" He nullified and gain one gauge.
"AGAIN, SIEGER!" Sieger attacked Daisuke again and dealt 2 life points.
End of Move
Your Move
(D: 7/ G: 5)
(G: 6/ G: 2)
Daisuke smiled and laughed, "Now, that's more like it! just like the old times, huh, Genma? I forgot about the fun we had when we started practicing buddyfighting."
"I remember. You always enjoy fighting me every time. And you always don't want to lose to me."
"That's right. That was when we started to become rivals and I swore to myself that I won't rest until I defeat you. And that's what I'm willing to do! Draw! Charge and Draw! I activate Fire Rod's ability again! Raid Claw gets another 3000 power! Attack Sieger!"
"Raid Claw's power is raised to 8000 and now it's 11000." Baku said.
"Looks like he does have a chance." Kiri said, excitedly.
Raid Claw comes flying towards Sieger as Sieger used its claws to attack but Raid Claw evaded as it reaches to it face and slashed it.
"Even if your monster is stronger, it can come back with Soulguard!"
"Then, Fire Rod, perform a link attack with me and attack Sieger!" Fire Rod nodded as it used the Fire Wand and shoot it at Sieger as it blocks the attack. However, Daisuke jumps in and punched Sieger in the face as it was destroyed and came back again due to Soulguard.
End of Move
"After Sieger's lost two Soulguards by an attack and link attack, it's like a battle of endurance for Sieger! Will Daisuke has his chance to defeat Sieger before Genma brings out his evolved form?" Paruko announced.
"Is Daisuke's going to win?" Kiri asked.
"It doesn't seem that way." Kuguru said.
"She's right. Genma's Buddy Monster, Duel Sieger is a strong monster. It's no wonder that it's his buddy. But like I said, it will take a miracle for him and luck to stand out." Baku said.
"The battle's getting tense. Are you excited, Gao?" Drum asked.
"Yeah..." Gao nodded silently.
(D: 7/ G: 4)
(G: 6/ G: 2)
"Draw! Charge and Draw! Come on!" Genma roared, "Cast! Rise and Fall Dragons!"
"With Rise and Fall, it will allow a user to gain 4 gauge by paying 2 life points. Since Duel Sieger's souls' at zero, Genma might have a chance to bring out Spartan." Paruko announced.
"SIEGER, ATTACK RAID CLAW!" Sieger was about to crush Raid Claw, however...
"Cast! Astral Force!"
"Astral Force?" Kuguru asked.
"What's Astral Force?" Kiri asked.
"I've heard about it. It's an ability that requires 3 gauge in order to increase an Armordragon's attack and defense power by 10000 and it also gives you a counterattack. In other words... Daisuke has his backup plan all along." Baku said.
The Astral Force flows into Raid Claw's body as he felt the power rushing through his reins as he slashed Sieger's claw, leaps and slashed Sieger's face as it destroyed him.
"Big brother did it!" Haruka was amazed for her brother's strategy.
"Oh, I'm so proud of him." Her mom felt happy.
"Look at that! He used an strong offense card with a counter ability, which it destroy Duel Sieger!" Paruko announced.
"You should've known that by destroying Sieger, I can negate the lifelink and pay 3 gauge to bring him out."
"I'm quite aware of that. Because I'm taking a risk for this. So, bring it on!"
Genma nodded, "COME FORTH, DUEL SIEGER SPARTAN!" Spartan was appearing in the gusting wind on to the field.
End of Move
"Duel Sieger Spartan is now on the field. But since Daisuke used Astral Force against Duel Sieger, will he have another chance to defeat Duel Sieger Spartan, or will he have the same defeat as Zanya?" Paruko announced.
Your Move
(D: 7/ G: 4)
(G: 4/ G: 2)
"Draw! Charge and Draw! I activate Fire Rod's ability again! Raid Claw gets another 3000 power! Attack, Spartan!" He flew to attack Spartan with its claws as it destroyed Spartan, revived again due to Soulguard, "One more time! Fire Rod! Link attack to defeat Spartan!"
"With only 6000?" Kiri asked.
"That's not enough to break through Sieger's defense power." Kuguru said.
"Come on, you know Daisuke has something up his sleeve. He should be able to break through." Baku said.
"Cast! Astral Force!"
"Wh-wh-what?! He has another Astral Force in his hand?! Does this mean he'll finally defeat Genma for the first time?!" Paruko announced.
"Nice try. But that won't work for a second time. I discard Ice Dragon Emperor, Glacies from my hand!"
"What?!" The octagonal barrier was formed in front of Sieger Spartan as it blocked the link attack.
End of Move
(D: 7/ G: 2)
(G: 4/ G: 2)
"Oh, come on! I was this close!"
"Really? You still haven't close when you try to defeat Spartan. And it's not enough for you to have the same again for the next turn! I cast Dragon Flame Cascade! Destroy Raid Claw!" Genma said as Sieger unleashed the powerful flame that incinerated the dragon.
"You think it's not enough for me? You know that I can outsmart your every move!" Daisuke said.
"And your strategy is definitely amazing. But you still don't have what it takes to defeat me. You should know that you won't defeat Duel Sieger Spartan at the next turn. I cast Dragon Emperor Legend." Genma regained another life and gain another gauge and drew another card, "I have to admit, you really do amazed when you defeat Sieger with Astral Force, you never used that card before. You really have changed. But I have too changed as well!" Genma draw and charge and draw and gave his roar, "SIEGER! ATTACK THE FIGHTER!" Sieger attacks Daisuke with its barrage attack.
"Oh no!" Gao said.
"SIEGER! ATTACK AGAIN!" Sieger was attack about attack Daisuke again.
"Cast! Green Dragon Shield!" He regained one life point.
"Not yet! FINAL PHASE!" Genma's 3 gauge flew to his hand and formed a ball of flames as he gripped it, "EVIL CRUSHER, STEEL DRAGON BARRAGE!" Genma threw the impact as Daisuke was dealt with the pillar of flames, "And next, I cast Divine Dragon Creation." He paid 2 life and gain 2 gauge.
End of Move
"Looks like Daisuke barely survived that impact move. But it seems to me that he needs one more chance to finish off Duel Sieger Spartan." Paruko announced.
"Draw! Charge and Draw!" He looked at the cards, "Alright, I'll need your help for this, Ryu."
Ryu nodded as Daisuke makes his move, "I buddy call to the right, Masked Fighter, Ryu!" Ryu stabbed the flag to the flag to the ground as he jumped to the right position.
"He called out his buddy and with a buddy gift, he gains one life back."
"I wonder what Ryu's ability is." Kuguru was wondering.
"Not sure, we haven't seen that card before." Baku said.
"You mean he wasn't in the list or something?" Kiri asked.
"I don't know but if he's Daisuke's buddy. I hope he has something useful in his ability."
"So you're gonna use your buddy. Then show me what you can do!" Genma said.
"Right! Ryu! Perform a link attack with me!" Ryu nodded as both jump in together as Sieger attacks them, "With Ryu's skill, he gains 3000 power with performing a link attack!"
"According to the data, Ryu's power is 6000 and Dragoknuckle is 2000, so it's 8000 together." Kuguru explained.
"And what we heard, Ryu's ability gains 3000 power for link attack, it's now 11000. He's got this!" Baku explained as Ryu and Daisuke finally defeated Spartan with their cross attack as its destroyed.
Everyone was amazed for seeing that.
"Daisuke did it, folks! Now, Genma has lost the match!" Paruko announced as Genma's life has reached to 0 zero. However, it glowed again.
"What?!"
"Did you really defeating Spartan is enough to defeat me? You really have changed. But as I told you before, so did I. I pay 3 gauge to nullify the lifelink and called out Sieger's Ultimate Form! I call DUEL SIEGER TEMPEST ENFORCER!" the field glowed in bright light as Tempest Enforcer appeared as Spartan but with 6 arms and has two legs now.
"Tempest Enforcer? I never seen that card."
"Surprised? This is Sieger's Final evolution. It's power and defense are 12000. Not even your link attack can help you. And I doubt you have another Astral Force in your hand."
"He's right. There's no more Astral Forces in my hand. I only added 2 just in chance. But I should've added one more." He kneel down.
"That's right. You have. But I'm glad we fight against each other as rivals."
"Genma..."
"TEMPEST ENFORCER! ATTACK THE FIGHTER!" Enforcer then duplicates to three forms of Sieger
"Three Tempest Enforcers?!"
"He can now do a triple attack! FINISH HIM! ARIES CRUSHERRR!" The Tempest Enforcer did their final assault on Daisuke as it crushes him with Enforcer's Crusher.
"Ahhh!" His life reaches to 0 now.
(D: 0/ G: 3)
(G: 3/ G: 0)
Game Over. Winner: Genma Todoroki
"You did a good job, Daisuke. Forgive me." Genma said as he hid his eyes under his cap as he turned and left. Daisuke kneel down and fell unconscious due to the power of Tempest Enforcer.
"Daisuke!" Ryu wanted to help but he reminded of what Daisuke said to him.
"Listen, no matter what happens. Don't help me at the end of my match."
"Huh? Why?"
"Because there's no need for you to help me. I'll be okay."
"But-"
"Just do as I say. Don't help."
Ryu thinks and makes his decision, "Sorry, Daisuke." He ran to his buddy and picked him up. He then went over to take him to the hospital.
"Oh no. Big brother lost...' Haruka then began to cry cause of her brother lose the match.
"Don't cry, Haruka." Her mom comforted her, "Come on, let's head over to the hospital to see if he's okay."
"Really? Does that mean-?"
"Of course, you can see your friends."
"Mom... Thank you!" She hugged her mom after that.
"You see it here, folks! Daisuke was close to defeat to Genma. However, he brought Sieger's Ultimate form, Tempest Enforcer. It seems to me, that is up to Gao, who is going against Genma. For the final match, will he able to achieve victory with his dumb luck? We'll find out tomorrow, everyone!" Paruko announced as the monitor shows the eyecatches of Genma Todoroki and Gao Mikado.
The stage shown as Daisuke and Ryuuga came to by, "Hello, everyone. We're still not doing any Corner Time for this chapter."
"Aww, I wish we can still show more don't we?" Ryuuga asked.
"Look, we'll show something soon. Just have patience. But we can try one for exception."
"Really? What?"
"This." He clapped his hands twice as it reveal a card of Ryuuga with his disguise. As you can see, in this chapter, he's known to be as Masked Fighter, Ryu. He's similar to Ryuuga except that his skill for a link attack can work with any monster for Dragon World."
"So it's not just my partner."
"Watch it. Anyways the next chapter will be Gao and Genma. And also Haruka will be in the next chapter. Til then, see you later." He waved goodbye and Ryuuga did the same as the screen faded away.