After all, Light Fang's attack power now is equivalent to two of me!
"Indeed a very powerful hero," Shien said. "But a duel is a contest of strategy between two sides, comparing not just the strength of subordinates, but more so the strategy of the Conductor. As long as the Conductor at the core is taken down, no matter how powerful the Warriors are, there's nothing to fear."
He said this as he waved his arm, activating the Continuous Magic that had lost its presence since the last round.
"Send the Continuous Magic - Shien's Dojo to the Graveyard, activate effect! Special Summon Six Samurai monsters from the Card Deck with a level equal to or lower than the number of 'Bushido Counters' on this card!"
"With every summoning of The Six Samurai, 'Shien's Dojo' gains a Counter," Youyu explained. "There are now three Bushido Counters placed on this card."
"Exactly, so I can Special Summon Six Samurai monsters with level 3 or lower from the Card Deck."
Shien sent the Magic Card to the Graveyard, and immediately the surrounding structures began to sink into the ground amidst rumbling noises. The dojo emitted a deep roar, and the surging energy converged in the center of the empty ground, calling for a new Samurai to descend.
"Come, my most loyal Samurai!" Shien drew the card of the Samurai he wanted to summon, "The Six Samurai - Yariza, Summon!"
Summoned from the dojo was a Warrior clad in blue and black armor, wielding a spear, with a black cord at the end of the spear connecting to the armor at his waist.
[The Six Samurai - Yariza, Attack Power 1000]
The Six Samurai - Yariza is patterned after the famous Sengoku period general Maeda Toshiie, a retainer of the Oda Clan, known as 'The Spear Left'.
"At this moment, I now have three Six Samurai monsters on the field." Shien said, raising a card in his hand, "Let me show you the true power of The Six Samurai!
Activate the Magic Card - Six Strike - Triple Impact from my hand!
This card can be activated only when there are three or more The Six Samurai on your own field, allowing you to choose one of three effects: Destroy all face-up opponent monsters; destroy all face-up opponent Magic Trap cards; or destroy all opponent Set Magic Trap cards."
Shien squinted, his sharp gaze locked straight onto Masked Hero Koga, whose attack power now reached 4500.
"First, of course, to eliminate that troublesome hero," he waved his arm, "I choose the effect to destroy all opponent monsters!
Six Strike - Triple Impact!"
As the card was inserted, the Magic Card emerged, and the three Six Samurai warriors formed a special formation, launching a devastating charge towards Youyu's field from different angles!
With this blow succeeding, Youyu's entire field would be swept clean, leaving him completely exposed in front of the four mighty warriors!
This, of course, Youyu would not allow to happen, as he waved his arm: "Activate the Trap Card - Magician Navigation from the Graveyard!"
Shien was astonished: "A Trap Card from the Graveyard?"
A black vortex opened on the ground, and the Trap Card spun out from the Graveyard, burning up all its energy in mid-air, unfolding a massive Array Barrier.
"Magician Navigation can only be activated when a 'Dark Magician' exists on the field!" Youyu explained, "By banishing this card from the Graveyard, you can negate the effect of one Magic Trap Card on the field until the end of the turn!
I negate your Six Strike - Triple Impact!"
The three Six Samurai warriors charged fiercely, only to have the Dark Magician raise his Magic Staff and sweep across, the massive Array Barrier blocking their path. Their blades could only spark against the array, unable to shake its defense.
Helplessly, the three warriors withdrew without success, bowed in apology before their General.
"So that's why you went to the lengths of sacrificing the stronger 'Dark Magician of Chaos' to revive the Dark Magician. Even this move is countered... you are indeed impressive, it's been a long time since I've encountered such an outstanding Warrior," Shien nodded approvingly, "But it's not over yet! Go directly into the Battle Phase!
I'll attack with The Six Samurai - Yariza!"
The blue-armored Six Samurai warrior, receiving the General's command, charged out without hesitation like a wild horse released!
"Eh? Attacking with the lowest attack monster?" the Dark Magician Girl was surprised.
Youyu frowned: "This guy has a special ability..."
Before the words were even finished, the blue Samurai executed a strange footwork, disappearing like a ghost into thin air!
"That's right, The Six Samurai - Yariza has a special ability! He can direct attack the opponent player when there are other Six Samurai on his field!"
Shien said, with a cold smile while pointing to the Continuous Magic Card in effect beside him.
"And then there's the effect of the Continuous Magic - The A. Forces, you haven't forgotten, have you?"
"For each Warrior-Type on the field, all Warriors' attack power increases by 200," Youyu frowned.
"That's correct. There are four Warrior-Type monsters on my field, so Yariza's attack power increases by 800!"
[The Six Samurai - Yariza, Attack Power 1000 → Attack Power 1800]
[Youyu, LP 1800]
"Oh no... oh no!" the Dark Magician Girl exclaimed, "If this goes through, the master's Life Points will..."
Youyu remained composed: "Activate Masked Hero Koga's effect! Banish 'Elemental Hero Liquidman' from the Graveyard. Until the end of the turn, Yariza's attack power decreases by Liquidman's attack power value, which is 1400 points!"
Masked Hero Koga shouted lowly, slashing his blade. Liquidman's apparition emerged mid-air, turning into a stream of water and striking Yariza who was launching a sneak attack from behind.
[The Six Samurai - Yariza, Attack Power 1800 → Attack Power 400]
Yariza staggered, the thrown spear missing its target, just scraping past Youyu's shoulder.
[Youyu, LP 1800 → LP 1400]
"That's right, this is your only way to survive Yariza's attack!" Shien raised his voice, "But this way, the troublesome Masked Hero's once-a-turn effect has been used!
Next is my own, Great Shogun Shien, attack Masked Hero Koga!"
[Great Shogun Shien, Attack Power 3300]
[Masked Hero Koga, Attack Power 4500]
"Using the lower attack Shien... there must be a follow-up?" Youyu frowned.
"Hmph, this is the kind of arrangement a Conductor should have, there's always a follow-up after the follow-up!" Shien shouted, "Open the Set Card! Trap Card - Nitwit Outwit!
Discard a Monster Card from your hand, and until the end of the turn, reduce the attack power of a monster on the field by the attack power value of the discarded monster!"
Shien revealed a card from his hand and quickly threw it into the Graveyard.
"I discard The Six Samurai - Yaichi from my hand, and until the end of the turn, reduce Koga's attack power by Yaichi's attack power value... which is 1300 points!"
[Masked Hero Koga, Attack Power 4500 → Attack Power 3200]
"Ah!" the Dark Magician Girl gasped, "The attack power has been surpassed..."
Great Shogun Shien drew his blade, the pitch-black blade cutting through the Hero's golden armor. The latter let out a painful cry, exploding with a bang.
[Youyu, LP 1400 → LP 1300]
"Next is The Six Samurai - Grandmaster!" Shien shouted, "Attack the Dark Magician!"
The second to take the stage, this Six Samurai master avenged the earlier one. The Dark Magician, in a defensive stance, was no match for this master. His defensive array was easily shattered, and he too was destroyed in the black blade's glow.
"Finally, The Six Samurai's Chamberlain!" Shien shouted, "Direct attack!"
[Chamberlain of the Six Samurai, Attack Power 1000]
The blade light flashed over Youyu's body. The sensation was like a real blade piercing through, a chilling feeling made Youyu stagger, retreating half a step.
[Youyu, LP 1300 → LP 300]
"With this, all my attacks end. Although it's unfortunate, I couldn't completely reduce your Life Points, but..."
Shien drew his last two cards.
"First, Set this card face-down, then activate the Magic Card - Card Destruction! Both players discard all cards in their hands and draw the same number again."
Shien paused, snorted.
"Of course, I can't take this effect since I have no cards in my hand. But the troublesome 'Forbidden Chalice' you retrieved last turn, discard it."
Youyu glanced at his hand, didn't speak, and discarded everything, drawing the same number again.
"My turn ends here." Shien lowered his hands, "Come, this is my strongest formation, my full force! If you can defeat it, try and see!"