Fukami Subaru's second plan was simple, and it was the "Dimension Gate".
This was also a point where the Fusion Department couldn't compare to the Integration Department until now.
Compared to the Dimension Gate that only Academy Chiefs were qualified to use, the usage restrictions of their Integration Department's Dimension Gate weren't that strict, and their Dimension Gate was improved by Professor Akuma once, now it can be used twice a month, without even needing energy from the academy.
When Tenjo Hikari and others went to the Other Dimension to participate in the Friendship Cup, the students of the Integration Department had already conducted two "secret trainings" using the Dimension Gate, gaining significant enhancements.
Although they are certainly not as strong as last year overall, because there are fewer people, the quality is definitely much stronger than before!
When the transfer students from other academies arrive, their overall strength will not be worse than last year!
"Joining the Integration Department, you get the chance to directly use the Dimension Gate! This is an opportunity that only Academy Chiefs have!" Fukami Subaru shouted at the top of his lungs.
To strengthen the Integration Department, this Obelisk Blue senior was pulling out all the stops.
This "benefit" emerged, and suddenly many freshmen were genuinely interested in their Integration Department.
Tenjo Hikari's Dark Magician or an Absolute Fusion Master, these seemed too distant. Even if aiming high, one should take it step by step. If they get some powerful card during Dimension Travel, they might become outstanding students overnight, gaining higher scores.
In comparison, becoming an Academy Chief was too challenging.
The Red Academy's Yuki Judai, Yellow Academy's Tenjo Hikari, Blue Academy's Tenjouin Fubuki — just the sound of those names made it feel hard to beat them.
"Wow, you've found quite the strategy." Tierra couldn't help but chuckle watching the show after hearing such words from a human.
In this aspect, Tenjo Hikari really couldn't compare to the Integration Department.
Because even though he could create a Dimension Gate, the "Mystic Study" faction's Dimension Gate's stability and safety were hard to discuss for ordinary students. Until now, Tenjo Hikari hadn't even let his friends know about this because he wanted to test it step by step.
Moreover, explaining to the teachers how he could create a Dimension Gate manually was challenging.
When the Fusion Department expands, Tenjo Hikari might attempt to build a Teleportation Gate in the minister's office, but at most only let Judai know, maybe Serena and some promising new students, but definitely not let ordinary students experiment — though he could offer his opportunity to other classmates.
"What a pity, even if it's the Dimension Gate, the allure is just so-so. If it deceives one or two students, that's not bad; it's impossible to deceive everyone." Tierra watched the excitement for a while and then shook his head disinterestedly when noticing not many people asked Fukami Subaru.
The more people ask, the more join the Integration Department, they would realize their opportunity to use the Dimension Gate was low — after all, even if averaged, with so many third-year, second-year seniors, their chance was slim, and even if they got a chance, how many times could they use it?
Twice a month, just about twenty times a year.
Compared to such elusive things, the name of Tenjo Hikari's Dark Magician or Absolute Fusion Master was more effective.
After all, whether they wanted to join a club or not, all new students were somewhat interested in Dark Magician.
Seeing his second strategy having no effect, Fukami Subaru took a deep breath.
It's tough —
But that's what makes it worth the challenge!
Many people in the Integration Department, especially those older students who took a year of beatings, didn't understand why Fukami Subaru was willing to tackle such a difficult task, when they could have waited for those so-called "elite transfer students" to deal with it, and watch them challenge Tenjo Hikari. Why did he want to go at Tenjo Hikari?
The reason was simple.
Over the past year, watching Tenjo Hikari challenge the Fusion Army step by step, eventually founding the Fusion Department, and becoming the new Leader of "Fusion" at the academy, filled him with an impulse.
Especially seeing Tenjo Hikari's "fusion" approach in Other Dimension duels, he was quite inspired.
He himself knew that many in the Integration Department didn't think losing to Tenjo Hikari was shameful, thinking if Tenjo Hikari wanted to represent fusion, so be it.
After all, many students in the Integration Department were not veteran Fusion Army members; they hadn't been "trained" for so long, so they actually admired Tenjo Hikari, just couldn't say it explicitly due to seniority or "two years in the Fusion Army" status.
At this time, Fukami Subaru's proactive challenge seemed particularly abrupt — but Fukami Subaru actually thought very simply.
Only a face-to-face duel would be something Tenjo Hikari would do, that's what makes it "fusion", right!
So next, comes the third plan!
Simple and direct, given the situation — let's play cards!
But…
Where is Marufuji Shou!!
He sighed a little helplessly.
As the current face of their Integration Department, during the holiday Marufuji Shou had two chances for Dimension Travel, his Deck was much strengthened, and according to his plan, it would involve letting duelists from both departments duel, that would make sense.
However, Marufuji Shou didn't come as expected!
He didn't know that Marufuji Shou wasn't unwilling to come, but he was blocked.
On the way, a newcomer wearing a dinosaur bonnet with solid muscles blocked the wooden bridge, claiming to be the leader of the "strongest Delano Group", hunting for duels on the bridge, losers had to hand over their Duel Disk and join him as a member of the Delano Group…
Yuki Judai also heard about this and didn't come to the Integration Department, but excitedly headed to the bridge to join this excitement.
If there's a chance to duel, he wouldn't miss it!
Right now, Marufuji Shou was watching his brother duel this dinosaur newcomer, unable to come over.
Fukami Subaru took a deep breath.
Since that's the case!
Then I'll come myself!
He took out his Deck.
With this brand-new Deck, he'll challenge Tenjo Hikari!
"Tenjo Hikari!"
While some students were either joining in the fun or genuinely joining the two clubs, Fukami Subaru picked up a prepared speaker and shouted at Tenjo Hikari.
Tenjo Hikari blinked and said, "What's up? Senior."
"You annoying guy, let's duel!"
?
Manjome in the distance folded his arms and tilted his head in confusion.
What's up, haven't you lost enough?
Integration Department challenging the Fusion Department, he'd seen this scene too many times.
Even last year's third-year seniors didn't win against Hikari!
"Minister!?!?" some third-year Integration Department members were also shocked to hear Fukami Subaru shout like this.
The miserable outcomes for those seniors last year were still fresh in memory, Minister!
"With so many freshmen gathered around, just talking, I don't think it will be easy to make everyone understand! So, why don't we as two department leaders, simply duel in a demonstration match — this way, everyone will see the differences between our two departments more clearly!"
Tenjo Hikari slightly nodded, feeling that this senior's words were quite agreeable.
"Of course, I won't challenge you for nothing — if you win, I'll give you this, how about it?" He said while taking out a pre-prepared card from his card box and showed it.
Curse of Dragon!
Tenjo Hikari's brows slightly raised.
"This card can fuse with Gaia The Fierce Knight! You got that card from Mr. Yugi before, right? You should be interested in this, right?" This was a card he had prepared for the third strategy, a legendary Rare Card he swapped many Other Dimension cards for from his hometown friend. Originally he wanted Tenjo Hikari to duel Marufuji Shou, but now he had to step up himself.
He lowered his posture because he knew the opponent was truly strong!
On the other side, listening to his words and looking at his card, Tenjo Hikari suddenly realized many things.
"It seems the new human leader of the Integration Department isn't as unreasonable as before." Tierra stroked his chin, grinning, and said to Tenjo Hikari, "Tenjo Hikari, it seems what you've been striving for is having an effect."
He nodded gently.
That was exactly what he wanted!
"Alright, I think everyone has been anticipating a duel! After all, for duelists, there's nothing more straightforward than a duel! So, Senior, let's duel here, between the two platforms!" He directly put on his Duel Disk.
Excellent!
Before the duel, Fukami Subaru looked at the Deck in his hand.
This brand-new Deck, Tenjo Hikari might know some of the card effects, but he certainly wouldn't guess what he'll use now. Just, he wasn't sure if this alone would bring him victory.
He was very clear.
Currently, he was very excited!
Whether it was due to each plan's success or the chance to personally duel Tenjo Hikari was hard to say.
"Duel!" X2.
Tenjo Hikari LP: 4000.
Fukami Subaru LP: 4000.