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Chapter 40 - MAX Ablaze (Chap 38)

Synopsis: Masato and Daijirou are next. Will the same result be displayed once again? What does Daijirou has this time to counter his former friend?

OP: Silhoutte.

Another school day, Hou and Masato are wiping the school windows. While cleaning the windows, Hou feels slightly annoyed.

Hou: Another school chore day...Ey why is this happening man?

Masato: Don't ask me. It's the school's routine after all.

Hou: I understand having a clean school is a must. But we have cleaners for that stuff. 

Masato: Come On, Hou. Don't be like that. It's as they say, "A clean school equals the clean of hearts".

Hou: {Defeated} Fine...

After 2 hours, they officially cleaned all of the windows. The two pants down as they feel exhausted. The windows shine like a sparkly jewel with sunlight shooting through it. 

Hou: Done...(sigh) This brings back memories huh?

Masato: Yeah. Right after I transferred, we both did the same thing before the HHC cup. 

Hou: Ranma was there too but also that one loser...

Masato: Yeah...good thing he's not here anymore...by the way Hou, since when you use words like "loser".

Hou: Bro. When you're tired of that idiot just being self-absorbing, skunky nobody, then you're forced to say the L word.

Masato: {Awkward} I hear ya...[No wonder you and Ranma were best friends]...Anyways, I got to go.

Hou: What? But we made plans to go to "Busters". 

Fun Fact: Busters is the name of the card shop that Hou and the rest visits.

Masato: I know but then I realized I have some clubs to attend. I mean you have after school clubs too.

Hou: Oh yeah yes. I'm in the video games club. But still...you literally joined every single sports club. Basketball. Baseball. Dodgeball. How are you even managing yourself?

Masato: Chill out. I can handle this okay? I am the Ace of Sports after all. 

Hou: Just don't overexert yourself okay? [Sheesh...he never stops helping people.]

Later at Ranma's base, the Lost World fighter stands in front of two 8-boxes windows. Daijirou then steps in walking behind him.

Daijirou: You wanted to see me?

Vile Ranma: (Turns around) I don't need to remind you of your loss against Masato. I'm still quite disappointed because of what happened.

Daijirou: Yes Sir...

Vile Ranma: {smiles} But don't worry. I'm going to give you the chance to redeem yourself. After all, you're facing him again in your next match. 

Daijirou: I am. I'm willing to do whatever it takes to defeat him.

Vile Ranma: Very well. (Hands out a lostrizer card) Use this to power up your buddy again. This will give you twice the boost.

Daijirou accepts the card and looks at it with a cold glare. The moment he walks outside, the winds are moving like crazy. Seiji stands before him, feeling very stern as he look at him eye to eye with his hands inside his pocket.

Seiji: Are you sure you're up for the task? You saw what happened to him.

They both remember a certain someone being how to say...used for appetite.

Daijirou: That's just what happens to weaklings. I applaud him for having the courage. But it was still foolish.

Seiji: You know the consequences if you fail.

Daijirou: Of course. And he knows it too. Should I lose, I don't have the right to return here. (sigh) Vile Ranma and I are really in a win-win relationship. I provided him funding...(holds out his card) and he provided me great power in return.

Seiji then looks at him for a while before walking past him while closing his eyes.

Seiji: You're really a lap dog. Suit yourself.

Daijirou: Hmph. [I will crush Masato. I will become the strongest. Vile Ranma, I'll beat you too one day.]

Later, Hou meets up with Daryl & Gwen outside at Busters.

Hou: Wassup?

Gwen: Hi.

Daryl: Hey.

Gwen: You have school clubs too huh?

Hou: Yeah. Gwen, I thought your debate club would end at 4 or something?

Gwen: I do. But today's is quite short so when I done that, I closed my store for today and came here. 

Hou: Daryl I assume you as well?

Daryl: Guilty as charged. Where's Masato?

Hou: He's with the ping pong club. {Exaggerating} Oh wait. He's with every sports club. That guy has a lot of stamina.

Daryl: {Awkward Smile} He's kind of the guy to not say no to just one club huh?

Masato: (Walks in) Someone say my name?

Hou: (Turns around) There you are.

Masato: Sorry to...

Suddenly, Masato suddenly experienced a strain as he grunts down on his body. Everyone's surprised and immediately helps him.

Gwen: Are you okay?

Masato: Yeah...No big deal...

Hou: (Facepalm) I warned you about this...You overexerted yourself and now look what happened.

Masato: Yeah...sorry man...

Daryl: {Concern} What were you even thinking when you chose to join every single sports club?

Masato: I can't help it man...errghh...I just love sports...

Hou: (sigh) Not to worry...I have something that'll help. (Breaks the fourth wall and advertises) Hi. My name is Hou. Today episode is sponsored by...(shows drink) Yakult.

(NOT A PRODUCT PLACEMENT VIDEO OKAY)

Hou then provides a full blown analysis on the drink. Diagrams, factories making the product and many more are shown. While doing so, Everyone else is wondering what in the world is Hou doing in confusion.

Daryl: What in the world is he doing?

Gwen: (Quirks) He's funny...

TV Static. Then Hou out of nowhere gives him a Yakult to drink it. Masato drinks the thing and thus it gives him some stamina.

Hou: Drink only two once a day.

Masato: Wow. This thing actually work. Okay, let's get some new cards.

All: Okay.

They all stop by a parking lot and notices Daijirou walking to his limousine where his butler is waiting. They are all surprised and then suddenly the Linkdragon Order just spawn out of their cards while saying "WEYYY!!!" in frustration. Daijirou notices them.

Daijirou: (Turns around) Still the same weakling huh, Masato? (Walks forward)

Kaina: You take that back!!!

Harahara: He defeated you last time.

Tategami: And we're part of it too ya know.

Masato: Guys, calm down.

Daijirou: So what if you beaten me? You're still a bunch of small fries.

Kaina: Oh yeah? Take us on right now. With just you yourself.

Daijirou: And why would I do that? Seems like a waste of time. Unlike you, I don't humiliate myself by behaving like weak children.

Linkdragon Order just went childish mode.

Harahara: ALRIGHT IF WE WIN YOU BETTER KNEEL BEFORE US AFTER THIS MATCH.

Tategami: AND SOME SOFT DRINKS AS WELL.

Hou: The kneeling is too far but the soft drinks is ridiculous.

Daryl: I wonder if he can purchase that one expensive book that's available overseas.

As everyone attempts to make a request, Hou looks in awkward and confusion.

Hou: EXCUSE ME?

Gwen: I love some pretty flowers at our cafe.

Amaterasu: And perhaps some new wind chimes.

Hou: {Exasperate} Hey Hey Hey. This doesn't concern us. Hello?

And then even Garga out of nowhere appears.

Garga: There's a really expensive Anvil that I want to buy because I want to craft swords again.

Hou: GARGA!!! (sigh) (Breaks the Fourth Wall) HI. It's me again. Today, I would like to introduce...(Shows Minecraft) MINECRAFT.

Hou then proceeds to go advertise Minecraft again. Once Again, everyone is confused on what he's doing. Especially Daijirou. He feels that Hou is being weird and stupid. Again, the TV Static is shown and back to the same scene as usual.

Daijirou: I don't have to time to meddle with you fools. (Leaves)

Masato: Hey Wait. Daijirou.

Daijirou: What now?

Masato: There's something I want to request. If I win, I want things to go back to the way they were. Just two of us, being friends again, just like old times.

Everyone's surprised. Agito wonders "You Serious?" in his thoughts. Daijirou smirks and responds with "No chance, Pal. I told you, I've attained a greater power unlike last time." before walking away.

Masato: Guess he's still stubborn as ever...

Garga: No. Not stubborn. Arrogant. Truly, he's overconfident in his abilities.

Masato: Hmm...

On the road, in his car, Daijirou spots a driving truck that sells Satay. This somehow brings back a few memories of him playing with his former team back in the day. During a practice match, Daijirou passes the ball to Masato and manages to score the win. The team later gather at Daijirou's Mansion. Before them is a massive table with tons of delicious food.

Young Daijirou: We all are a team. And therefore I asked the chefs to prepare a massive meal for you all. Now Eat.

All: Thanks for the meal.

The members then walk home while gossiping about Daijirou. Saying he's a good man but at the same time not really into rich people like him. Daijirou, who's listening behind a tree was then approached by an excited and exhausted Masato. They stop by a Satay truck and Masato decides to enjoy some Satay.

Young Masato: I never had the chance to share with you my favorite food didn't I? 

Young Daijirou: No you hadn't. If I knew you love some Satay, I would have brought you some. Oh well. (Enjoys some Satay and finds it delicious)

The flashback ends. The day of the match arrives.

Ion: The third round of the finals is about to begin and outcomes the two fighters.

Tako: Featuring the Ace of Sports, Masato Rikuo. Versus the Heir of the Kurayashiki clan, Daijirou Kurayashiki. 

Ion: MAX Dragon vs Linkdragon Order. Which side will win?

Masato: The linked spiral is our chain of bonds. Luminize. Spiral Linkdragon Order.

Daijirou: Weaklings Prohibited. We only need the strongest. The Absolute champion! Luminize! Strongest Emperor!

Ion & Tako: Buddy...FIGHT!!!

Both: Raise the flag. Ancient World.

Ion: Masato will go first.

Masato: Draw. Charge & Draw. I buddycall Agito to the right.

Agito: (Appears) Right off the bat already. I like it.

Masato: Harahara to the left. And Jisen to the center.

Both monsters appear with spirit.

Masato: Agito. Attack the fighter.

Agito: (Attacks) You don't want to mess with me.

8 life left.

Ion: Masato dealt 2 damage and his turn ends. Now It's Daijirou's turn as he buddycalls Zerberos to the center and sets Overcrest.

Daijirou: Zerberos. Get rid of Jisen for me.

Zerberos attacks Jisen twice.

Jisen: Curses. (Destroyed)

Daijirou: My turn isn't over yet. I cast. Seamless Dragon Lord. I evolve Zerberos into AOG.

Aog appears.

Masato: Uh Oh...

Aog attacks and deals 3 damage. 10 life left. The double attack goes forth but...

Masato: I cast. Linkdragon Spirit. (Blocks) I discard the top card of my deck. Come On...(reveals Kaina)

Kaina: Ya need me boss? 

Kaina is sent to the drop and Linkdragon Spirit is returned.

Ion: Thanks to Kaina, His spell is returned to the hand.

Masato: With Linkdragon Spirit, if a Dragon Share is revealed by the effect, it can return to my hand after being used.

Daijirou: But Don't be relaxing just yet. My turn isn't over. I cast. Seamless Dragon Lord. Again, I evolve AOG into ZEED.

Zeed appears.

Ion: Say What? Two Evolutions in one turn?

Tako: Is he trying to go for a one turn victory?

Daijirou: Zerberos Zeed...

Masato: I cast. Linkdragon Chain Stopper. (Pays 2 gauge & 1 life)

Zerberos is suddenly bound by chains, rendering him unable to attack.

Daijirou: What?

Masato: Can't allow the worst to happen.

Daijirou: So be it. I cast. Unstoppable Dragon Lord. I evolve Zerberos Zeed into Almighty Overlord, Zerberos LOST.

Everyone's shocked. Zerberos LOST then appears but Dark Blue Aura surrounds him. 

Daijirou: 40000 power. 30000 defense. A critical of 5. He has Quadruple Attack and he cannot be targeted by effects.

Ion: WOAH. Zerberos Lost has powered up. How is this possible? And moreover, THREE EVOLUTONS ALREADY? Daijirou is pulling out all of the stops.

Daijirou: That's Not All. With Unstoppable Dragon Lord, should Zerberos LOST appear, the opponent shall only has one card left in his hand.

All: ONE?

Ion: Only One??? How is he going to defend?

Masato reduces his two hand cards as he shrieks in terror.

Daijirou: I'm not the same as Last time. Masato, today's the day, that you will learn that I am forever the strongest there is. You might as well say Sayonara while you still can.

Masato: No Way. I am not giving up.

Daijirou: So be it. You're even more foolish that I thought. Zerberos LOST, destroy him.

Zerberos LOST deals the first 5 damage. 4 life left.

Hou: Zerberos LOST has Quadruple attack. And Masato only has 1 hand card remaining. Even if he blocks this one, he's going to lose.

Daryl: Hate to say it but yes you're right. However, something tells me that it's not going to be the case.

Daijirou: This will End You. Zerberos LOST. 

The latter attacks but...

Masato: Cast. Linkdragon Spirit. (Blocks) One More time. (Discards and reveals Mazuru) 

Mazuru: I won't let you down. 

Linkdragon Spirit returns to his hand.

Ion: Woah. The last hand card in Masato's hand is a Linkdragon Spirit card. 

Cross: But what are the chances of him surviving the last two attacks? If the next card isn't a Dragon Share card, Masato will lose.

Hou: He won't lose. He will survive.

Daijirou: Triple attack!!!

Masato: I cast. Linkdragon Spirit. (Blocks) Come On...

Everyone watches in anxious. Masato places his hand on the top card in fear. Slowly...he pulls out the card and...reveals WINGS.

Wings: You won't Lose Masato.

Linkdragon Spirit returns to his hand and everyone is overjoyed. Daijirou feels Angry.

Ion: WOW. What incredible Luck. Masato was able to get the cards he needs most. The Ace of Sports is not going down easily people.

Tako: Amazing Chu.

Daijirou: Drats...even if Zerberos attacks again, it won't hit....My turn is over...

Ion: Daijirou may have failed to Finish Masato off, but now Masato is on edge with just one hand card left. How will the Ace of Sports turn the tables on him?

Masato: You know Daijirou. You always rely on strength just to win. Don't you think this is getting repetitive?

Daijirou: Hardly anyone believes that bonds can do anything. So yes and No, Masato. 

Masato: I can understand that you want to be the strongest. But really, Like Garga said. Strength alone cannot win in buddyfight. 

Daijirou: {Arrogant} Oh Really? What kind of proof do you have?

Masato: How bout the fact that I beat you last time with Agito and the rest as proof?

Daijirou: DAH?

Harahara: Pfft. He got you there, apples!!! And I'm part of it. 

Masato: Just like that last time too...(Flashback) You insulted your teammates instead of helping them. You always act like a leader, but you're not being one. You're just being a bossy karen who only thinks that strength is everything. 

Daijirou: Silence. You know nothing about me!!! How dare you have to insult my ideology like that.

Hearing this, Masato closes his eyes in disapproval.

Masato: Garga's right. You are being Arrogant. You're unable to acknowledge your previous actions and refusing to change. Bonus, it's like I'm seeing Eden 2.0.

At Saint Order Academy, Eden suddenly sneezes in her office.

Eden: Oh dear, I don't feel so good.

Back to stage.

Daijirou: Why you...

Masato: What happened to the Daijirou who helped me in sports? What happened to the Daijirou who always supported me Huh? You helped me so why can't you help others? Tell Me Right Now, Daijirou Kurayashiki. ANSWER!!!!

Daijirou: I...

Masato: (sigh) Draw, Charge & Draw. I cast. Divine Dragon Creation. (Draws) Now I cast. Dragon Emperor Legend. (Draws) Agito. Let's Bring Him Down. Rumbling Spiral Thunderaxe, Emperor Agito to the center.

Emperor Agito: (Appears) Incredible power flows within me!!! 

Masato: Nimble Arms, Cook to the left.

Cook appears. He is a small grey monster with a chef hat while holding a knife and spatula.

Cook: It's an honor to join my comrades into battle.

Masato: Cast. Linkdragon Order's hunt. (Draws) Cook. Attack Zerberos LOST.

Cook: (Swings his items) Check my knifing skills. (No Hit) When the attack is over, I go into Emperor Agito's Soul.

Agito: Here we go, Guys.

Linkdragon Order: Yeah.

All: SPIRAL DRAGON SHARE!!!!

Agito has himself, Harahara, Kaina, Jisen, Johaku, Cook, Mazuru and Tategami and even Wings in the soul. Marking him 30000 power and 4 critical once again. Daijirou grunts.

Masato: Agito!!!

Agito: (Attacks) YES.

Daijirou: Cast. Lordbreak, Hard Win Summon. (Gains 6 life)

Agito's second swing goes in.

Daijirou: Cast. Dragon Prudent.

Masato: Cast. Linkdragon Order's Renewal. 

Emperor Agito stands and outcomes Tsumaki at rest.

Masato: AGITO!!!

Agito: (Attacks) THIS IS...OUR...(STRIKES) POWER.

Emperor Agito successfully Destroys Zerberos.

Daijirou: IMPOSSIBLE!!!

Ion: UNBELIEVABLE. Daijirou's Iron Wall of Defense is destroyed Once Again!!! And thanks to Penetrate and Wing's Dragon Share, Daijirou now has 10 life left.

Masato: Philosophia's effect. Agito stands once again. (Does So) Agito. One more time.

Agito attacks again and deals another 4 damage. 6 life left.

Daijirou: HA. It looks to me that you have failed to finish me off. You can't cast Thunder Dragon Tornado. I WIN.

Masato: (Forehead Shadowed) Who says anything about Thunder Dragon Tornado? Final Phase.

Daijirou: WHAT?

Masato: Cast. Gambling All the Way. If Emperor Agito is on board, I don't have to pay the 2 gauge & 1 life cost to activate this spell. And for every monster that attacked this turn, I deal 1 damage to the opponent plus 2.

Daijirou: WHAT?

Hou: Cook attacked first. So that's one. 

Garga: And Agito attacked 4 times thanks so that's 5. 

Daryl: And by adding the 2...

All three: That's a total of 7 damage!!!

Masato summons a spiritual Wild-Axe and the item is enhanced by Golden Lightning as golden thunder out of nowhere strikes it. Masato holds the axe back before shoving it with full force forward. Lightning strikes out of the axe and hits Daijirou to the ground as he's gets knocked down. His flag is destroyed.

Ion: Game End. Winner. Masato Rikuo!!!

Masato: FOR SHARE!!!

Outside...

Agito: Order's Anthem. Now.

Linkdragon Order: The linked spiral is the chain of bonds. We all want to hear Masato say for share !!! So we join forces and fight in his name !!! Oh Yeah. We Are. Linkdragon Order. YAY.

Hou & Garga meets them outside.

Hou: Masato.

Masato: Hou. I'm facing you next.

Hou: I'll be waiting. 

Garga: And we won't lose.

Agito: Okay. Enough talk. Time for a party at Gwen's.

All: Yeah!!!

But to their surprise, at the cafe, it is filled with tons of Pizza, Soft Drinks, Flowers, Wind Chimes and etc. 

Hou: What the hey is this???

Daryl: {Happy} This is it. The book I wanted.

Gwen: Flowers!!!

Amaterasu: Wind Chimes!!!

Garga: And a new Anvil!!!

Hou: How did he even...in short time...what???

Agito: You got to give props for him with all this stuff.

Harahara: Of course he's going to let the money do the talking. Some rich guy he is.

Cross: But...you guys are the ones who asked for this stuff...Minus Hou.

Kaina: Yeah. How can we accept handouts from this guy? Also, we even requested him to kneel?

Gwen: (Holds a note) This note came with it. It reads "I will never kneel to them. However...it was fun. Masato. I won't lose next time".

Amaterasu: Guess his ego is something else...Enough talk, let's eat. Even if it isn't ours.

All: Yeah.

Everyone enjoys their meal. Masato feels glad and notices there's a box full of Satay on top of one of the pizza boxes.

Masato: Daijirou...(Accepts the Satay and eats one) Mmmh...Yummy.

At Ranma's Base, the latter seems angry.

Vile Ranma: That Daijirou!!! Where is he?

Seiji: (sitting by a window) "Should I lose, I don't have the right to return here". Those are the exact words he said, don't you remember?

Vile Ranma: Grrr....(Walks away)

Meanwhile, in front of a sea, Daijirou sits on a hill of stone. He remembers the questions Masato loudly made for him. Daijirou feels somewhat regretful as he clenches his right fist.

Daijirou: (sigh) Masato...I'm sorry...

The Sunset shines bright in the sky and the story ends.

ED: Hello by Za Bon.

Hou: Seiji & Daryl are facing in the last match before the SEMIs. But before that, Daryl attempts to talk to Seiji for one last time. Next time "Stars Realign". Join us for a Buddyfight.

Story End.

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