Can't use Effect Monsters.
Even Chazz, upon hearing such restrictive conditions, didn't feel as composed inwardly as he appeared outwardly.
First of all, if he kicked out all Effect Monsters, he wouldn't even be able to build a complete Card Deck. Although his Card Deck also contained Mortal Bone, it predominantly consisted of higher-level ones with high attack panels.
Under such restrictive conditions, he would naturally think of choosing high attack Mortal Bone, supplemented by powerful equipment for suppression.
For instance, something like Genetic Werewolf—a 4-star, 2000 attack lower level—and adding some high attack upper levels. Even without Monster Effects, just relying on high attack hitters alongside Magic Trap support, facing his unskilled elder brother, even if the opponent uses a pay-to-win Card Deck, there is still hope for victory.
If it were the old Chazz, he would absolutely choose such a strategy without hesitation.
But now...
As he pondered the Card Deck strategy he wanted to adopt, Yugen unknowingly appeared in his mind.
Thinking of his numerous defeats in duels against Yugen, each time the opponent's deck build was different. It seems like dueling in that person's eyes is not the same as in theirs. And through several encounters, Chazz seemed to have unconsciously been influenced by Yugen, starting to seek new possibilities in dueling.
It's not just strength that represents everything.
No, no, this is his duel, the path he wants to walk. Why keep thinking about that guy?
Chazz shook his head, trying hard to push Yugen out of his mind.
But soon, looking at the pile of Mortal Bones spread out before him, he couldn't help but think—
—if it were Yugen, how would he handle such a situation?
If it were him, he'd definitely have some bizarre idea that makes one's head spin, right?
After all, that's the kind of person he is. Even given a pile of Mortal Bones, he would certainly be able to concoct a strange lineup. Because that's just who he is, as if there's never a limit.
Speaking of him, that kind of person is even Duel King now. As someone Chazz was resolute in pursuing, he never felt the gap between them so wide...
Wait a minute, that's right.
Chazz glanced at one of the Mortal Bones in front of him, and his eyes suddenly lit up.
If it were Yugen, this card might...
A glint flashed in his eyes.
And, as if realizing the joyful aspect of this tactic, the corner of his mouth couldn't help but slightly rise.
The smile gradually became twisted...
...
...
The next day, Chazz arrived at the Academy Duel Arena, facing his brother.
The majority of the Academy's teachers and students also came, to watch this duel happening within the Chazz family, which would determine the future direction of this Academy.
In fact, the students' attitude toward Chazz wasn't friendly. After all, it was his family's company that was about to acquire the Academy, and ironically, Chazz himself was representing the Academy. Naturally, many people would think he'd let the match slip and deliberately lose, making the Academy a possession of the Chazz family.
Hence, when he debuted, rather than cheers, there were boos all around.
Chazz didn't care; he simply stood in front of Nagasaku, and unfolded his Duel Disc.
"Your spirit's not bad." Chazz Nagasaku crossed his arms, "Facing challenges unafraid despite unfavorable circumstances, I must commend this courage of yours, Princeton."
"Enough with the talk, big brother."
Chazz unemotionally unfolded his Duel Disc, ignoring both his brother's taunts and the surrounding classmates' jeers.
"This duel is not only about Duel Academy but also about myself."
"What do you mean?" Nagasaku frowned.
Chazz didn't explain, just glanced at the deck he assembled overnight.
This deck was put together under absolutely unfavorable restrictions, yet was entirely different from any deck he had previously used.
He couldn't help but glance sideways at the stands, as if trying to locate Yugen. Unfortunately, he couldn't spot him.
That's right.
He's probably preoccupied with many things, now that he's become a distinguished Duel King, with a much broader vision than before. Such small skirmishes within the Academy likely don't catch his attention anymore, right?
Chazz withdrew his gaze and stepped forward.
"Bring it on, brother!"
"Duel!" x2
[Chazz Princeton, LP 4000]
[Chazz Nagasaku, LP 4000]
"I'll go first. My turn, draw!"
Chazz, without hesitation, grabs the initiative.
"I activate the Magic Card 'Angel's Charity', draw three cards from my deck, and then discard two cards from my hand."
Chazz selected two cards to discard, and then inserted a card into the Duel Disc's slot.
"Magic Card 'Demon's Dressing Room'!" said Chazz, "Pay 800 Life Points, reveal the top four cards of my deck. Special Summon any Ordinary Monsters with 3 stars or less to my field, and put the rest back and shuffle the deck!"
[Chazz, LP 4000→LP 3200]
"Draw four cards!"
Chazz drew four cards in one go. But before he could even look, he was already certain of what he had drawn.
Because that annoying voice had already started ringing in his ears.
"Annoying, boss, calling us brothers right from the start."
"We really are trump cards, they can't do without us."
"Get fired up and join the fray!"
Chazz slammed three cards onto the Duel Disc at once.
"Come on, scumbags! Special Summon the Ojama Trio, 'Ojama Yellow', 'Ojama Green', 'Ojama Black'!"
[Ojama Yellow, Defense Power 1000]
[Ojama Green, Defense Power 1000]
[Ojama Black, Defense Power 1000]
The Ojama Trio appeared!
This was Chazz's first time personally summoning the Ojama Trio. Although it was out of necessity under the special conditions of this duel, it was a moment worth commemorating.
Ojama Yellow was so moved that tears welled up: "Boss summoned me! Really summoned me! Ugh...ugh..."
He began wiping tears.
"Actually managed to flip three Ojamas, no wonder it's Chazz." Yugen remarked from the stands, propping his chin.
He actually came to watch too. It's just that the stands were completely packed, so many people that Chazz couldn't spot him.
"Those guys look like Elves." Judai said excitedly, "Wow, when did Chazz find the other two Ojama Brothers' Elves..."
"Apparently, Ojama Yellow was always clamoring, pestering him to go to the Academy's back hills, where there's an old well, and they found two stray Ojama Brothers there," Mitsuzawa said from the side.
"Eh, they were in an old well?" Judai was greatly surprised, "That's a card inhabited by Elves, and someone even threw it away..."
At that moment, Ojama Yellow finished crying and had already pulled himself together, straightening his back.
"This is boss's first time summoning me onto the field, I can't let him lose face!" Ojama Yellow patted his chest, looking at Chazz, "Leave it all to me, boss!"
Chazz remained indifferent: "Activate the Magic Card 'Horse Bone's Price'. Send 'Ojama Yellow' on the field to the graveyard, and draw two cards from the deck."
Ojama Yellow: "???"