"Today, Hikari is surprisingly gathering Polymerization Materials and Spell Cards in a proper manner."
"I thought Hikari would rely on Deck Polymerization as always."
"Not even summoning Flame Swordsman with Fusion Armament!"
A group of students whispered amongst themselves.
Meanwhile, Judai, Ed, and other contestants watching the match had grave expressions.
"Spell Card, Fusion!" Tenjo Hikari activated the card in his hand.
This time, it's not a card given to him by the Wave of Light.
It's a card given to him by another of his "mentors" not long ago.
"I fuse the Blazing Lady from my hand with Wingman on the field!"
"What?"
"Them again?"
Many people gasped in disbelief.
Chen Lue also looked across in surprise.
Could it be that this time, he's finally going to fuse Flame Wingman to deal damage—
"Fusion Conditions are two Normal Monsters!"
"What!?"
"No way!"
"Another brand new Fusion!!!"
The audience erupted in cheers.
Because today, Tenjo Hikari seemed to be showcasing something fresh and trendy!
Using two Monsters for multi-dimensional fusion!
"Fusion Summon!"
"LV 9!"
"First of the Dragons!"
"Roar!!!"
The two Monsters blended and then merged into an ancient card, a massive dragon opened its large mouth, roaring in all directions.
First of the Dragons, LV 9, Dark Attribute, Dragon-Type, ATK 2700.
"This guy." Caesar watched the scene with excitement.
"Hiss... It's another brand new Fusion Monster, and it's still using those two Monsters!"
"Ha, this Tenjo guy." Manjome couldn't help but smile and shake his head. "Trying to declare his 'return' at the very first match of the finals, aren't you?"
Chen Lue, who was dueling Tenjo Hikari, also sensed Tenjo Hikari's thoughts, and he smiled: "So that's how it is, you wanted to let the whole world know your mind for a long time, right?"
"I've been tired of waiting. Due to the Fusion Army's issues, the school's students have been troubled, and I feel like everywhere in the world, people who use Fusion are being interrogated or suspected."
Tenjo Hikari looked towards the camera, meeting its gaze, his eyes as if piercing through it to connect with countless people worldwide.
He wondered if it was his imagination, but he could even feel as if the camera was 'watching' him.
"All Duelists around the world!
I, Tenjo Hikari, declare here and now, Fusion is the noblest form of Summoning. Whether accepted or not, liked or not, used or not, there's one undeniable thing—Fusion is all-encompassing and ever-changing."
Tenjo Hikari clenched his fist and spoke to everyone: "Even with the same Fusion Materials, multiple distinct Heroes can be Fusion Summoned. Similarly, those who use Fusion come in all shapes and forms.
I pursue Extreme Fusion as a Duelist, and I wish to learn all types of Fusion. However, this has nothing to do with my morality.
By the same token—whether it's someone who quietly likes Fusion, desires victory through Fusion, or purely enjoys a few Fusion Monsters, they are all valid.
I only hope no one labels all Fusion users based on the actions of the Fusion Army.
If you must label, then start with me—"
In the waiting hall, acquaintances of Tenjo Hikari couldn't help but lightly face-palm, seemingly marveling at another long speech by Tenjo Hikari.
Yet simultaneously, their smiles unmistakably conveyed to everyone their trust that what Tenjo Hikari said is what he would do!
Chen Lue looked at Tenjo Hikari in astonishment.
"Sorry, Chen-san, today, I'm going all out—I want the most magnificent, most efficient victory!"
"Activate the Set Card, Trap Card, Necro Fusion!"
"Banish Fusion Materials from the Graveyard for a Fusion Summon!"
"Again!?"
In Tenjo Hikari's Graveyard, there was only...
Wingman and Blazing Lady, Evil Hero Dark Gaia!
"Banish the Wingman and Dark Gaia from the Graveyard for Fusion—Fusion Summon!"
"Come forth, Light Attribute Fusion Hero!"
"Elemental Hero The Shining!"
The bright Hero slowly emerged, a Hero very familiar to Judai made its grand entrance.
Elemental Hero The Shining, LV 8, Light Attribute, Warrior-Type, ATK 2600.
"Wow, Captain, it's you!"
Captain Gold appeared beside him, nodding at the "Dark Gaia" that Judai had gifted to Tenjo Hikari.
This feels right.
"Enter Battle Phase!"
"The Monsters summoned by Necro Fusion can't battle, right? With a normal battle, you might have won, but unfortunately, Tenjo, it seems I have one more turn to endure—
Activate Continuous Trap Card, Call of the Haunted, resurrect, Phantom Hero Adoration!
Phantom Hero Adoration made its reappearance, looking particularly confident.
"Adoration huh... Haha, indeed, generally speaking, having these two Monsters to endure, even if taking damage, it doesn't matter, because you can use Increase's effect to revive from the Graveyard and perform another Special Summon next turn, right? It's almost limitless retrieval."
"You knew too?"
"Of course, I'm committed to Extreme Fusion as a Duelist—so... let me show you my full strength!"