"Hahaha, be grateful you manage to see my Number monster! Let the ship set sail and crush all of my opponent! I overlay both of my monster to Xyz Summon Number 50: Black Ship of Corn (manga version)"
[Number 50: Black Ship of Corn, atk: 2100]
"Did you see that, brat? This is my ace monster! Let me see how you are gonna breakthrough my ace. I activate field spell Corn Parade, then set 2 card and end my turn."
Ryuji look at Number 50, wondering what kind of effect it has. He did remember the effect of it real life version, he just doesn't sure if it the same as this manga version.
Putting the unnecessary though aside, Ryuji begin his turn. 'Not like I'll give him a chance to use monster effect.'
"My turn, draw! I activate Pot of Greed to draw 2 cards." Ryuji look at his hand and the smile on his face slightly twist into something that can be discriminate as a generic Yu-Gi-Oh villain face.
Although at first glance, the 20 Xyz cards he takes from the storage is his biggest loot. But it's actually his main deck, aside from the monster he takes and their support card, haft of his deck is making of floodgate card! 'Your Number is powerful? Let me show you what powerful truly is!'
"First, I normal summon Gold Gadget in attack position."
[Gold Gadget, atk: 1700]
"Gold Gadget effect; When this card is Normal or Special Summoned: I can Special Summon 1 Level 4 Machine monster from my hand."
Captain Corn: "Dream on! I activate Numbers Protection; When a Spell/Trap Card, or monster effect, is activated, while I control a "Number" Xyz Monster: Negate the activation and destroy that card. I negate and destroy your Gold Gadget!"
An ancient rune appears around Number 50 forming a barrier, the black ship launches it towards Gold Gadget, shattered it into countless pieces. Just as Captain Corn about to mock Ryuji, his eyes widen when he sees another Gadget appear in Ryuji field.
[Silver Gadget, atk: 1500]
Seeing his confuse expression, Ryuji calmly explain. "Gold Gadget second effect; If this card is destroyed by battle or card effect: I can Special Summon 1 Level 4 "Gadget" monster from my Deck, except "Gold Gadget". Using this effect, I Special Summon Silver Gadget from my deck.
Silver Gadget has the same effect as Gold Gadget; When this card is Normal or Special Summoned: I can Special Summon 1 Level 4 Machine monster from my hand. This time, did you have any response?"
Captain Corn clicks his tongue annoyingly. Seeing his expression, Ryuji know that he has no other ways to stop him. "Then I Special Summon Time Thief Bezel Ship from my hand."
[Time Thief Bezel Ship, atk: 1000]
Everyone immediately tenses up, waiting for Ryuji Number to appear. Looking at the monster he summons, they guess that his Number must be a machine monster.
"I overlay both of my monster to Xyz Summon, The lord of eternal slumber! Number 41: Bagooska the Terribly Tired Tapir!"
[Number 41: Bagooska the Terribly Tired Tapir, def: 2000]
A question mark appears on the head of everyone watching. This monster look has nothing to do with machine. They also didn't know why he put his ace on defense position.
Captain Corn opens his mouth. "Huh? This is your Number monster? You didn't even dare to put it in attack position, don't tell me you already fear-"
*SNOREEEEEE*
The monster let out a loud snore, cutting off Captain Corn satirical. Under his astonishing eyes, Number 50 begin to furl it sails and withdraw it cannons.
[Number 50: Black Ship of Corn, atk: 2100 -> def: 1500]
"Bagooska effect; While this card is in face-up Defense Position, change all face-up monsters on the field to Defense Position." Ryuji explain the effect but not everything, this is the ultimate technique in anime, only reveal half the effect and waiting for the opponent to jump in the hole you dig up.
"Tch! What a coward! But just turned my monster into defense position won't stop me from blow up your monster next turn!" Captain Corn says aggressively.
Ryuji: "You are welcome to try. I activate Magical Mallet (anime); I can add this card and any number of cards from my hand to the Deck and shuffle it. Then draw the same number of cards I added to the Deck. I send 2 more cards to the deck and draw 3 cards.
Next, I activate continuous spell Cauldron of the Old Man; When this card is activated: Place 1 counter on it. Once per turn: I can activate 1 of these effects;
-Gain 500 LP for each counter on this card.
-Inflict 300 damage to my opponent for each counter on this card.
I choose to inflict 300 damage to you."
[Cauldron of the Old Man, counter: 0 -> 1]
[Captain Corn, LP: 4000 -> 3700]
"Hmph! Merely 300 LP, is that all you got?" Captain Corn says with a mocking tone. Other people outside also didn't understand why Ryuji would choose a card like this to add to his deck; it'll take too long to finish the opponent.
"How can it be? I have prepared a lot of surprised for you. I set 4 remaining cards in my hand and end my turn."
Captain Corn looking at Ryuji Spell/Trap Zone with wary. "My turn, draw!" Looking at the card he just draws, Captain Corn smirk. "Say goodbye to all that set cards of you! I activate Heavy Storm; Destroy all Spell and Trap Cards on the field."
Captain Corn didn't care in the slightest that he will also destroy his set card because the card he set is no other than the legendary Sakuretsu Armor and it's completely useless in this situation.
Of course, Ryuji won't just stand there to see all his set cards get clear that easily. "Remember that you're not the only person control Number monster, I activate Numbers Protection to negate your Heavy Storm."
Captain Corn face turn ugly as his Heavy Storm is about to get negate. "If I can't deal with your set card now, then I'll destroy your monster first! I activate Number 50: Black Ship of Corn effect; I can detach 1 Xyz Material from this card, then target 1 monster my opponent controls; destroy that target and inflict damage to my opponent equal to its ATK."
'...Dragoon?' Ryuji can't help but thinking of certain Daddy when he hears the effect.
"I destroy your Number 41!" Captain Corn pointing at Ryuji monster and wait for it to be destroy. But despite his order, Number 50 show no reaction."
"..." Everyone watching is confused.
"...?" Captain Corn is also confused with a big question mark above his head, he tries again. "I activate Number 50 effect!" Once again, the ship shows no reaction.
"Pfft! Sorry, I forget to explain another part of Bagooska effect; it also negates the activated effects of monsters that were in Defense Position because of its effect. So, every monster you have are force to change to defense position and can't activate effect."
Upon hearing the full effect, everyone instinct take a cold breath. They can't help it; this monster of Ryuji can basically solo any of their ace monster with ease. Although they won't lose, they can't win either. They finally understand why Ryuji use Cauldron of the Old Man in his deck. He never plans to win by battle from the beginning.
"Negate, once again he uses a monster with negate effect as his ace! Did he have no other taste in choosing ace monster or something?" Nistro is really about to broke down right now, wether it's Evolzar or Number, Ryuji ace always has something to do with negate. 'I will never duel with him again.'
Ryuji, unaware of other thoughts, look at Captain Corn provoking. "Well?"
"I-I set 1 monster and end my turn." Since he can't breakthrough Ryuji monster, Captain Corn can only end his turn helplessly.
"My turn, draw! During my Standby Phase, the effect of both Bagooska and Cauldron of the Old Man is activated. Bagooska must detach 1 material from itself and be destroy if I cannot."
Captain Corn eyes lit up slightly when he hears that. 'I only need to endure 2 more turn.'
"At the same time, Cauldron of the Old Man effect also activates, and I can place 1 counter on this card."
[Cauldron of the Old Man, counter: 1 -> 2]
"Main Phase 1, I activate Cauldron of the Old Man and Inflict 300 damage to my opponent for each counter this card has."
[Captain Corn, LP: 3700 -> 3100]
'I still have time, at this rate he will need 3 turns to defeat me, but I only need 2 turns to begin my counterattack.' Captain Corn silently thinking.
"I activate continuous spell Mirage of Nightmare and end my turn." Ryuji said as he casually activates a thousand year banned card.
Captain Corn: "My turn, draw!"
"At the start of your Standby Phase, I can activate Mirage of Nightmare effect; Draw until I have 4 cards in my hand. If I do, once during my next Standby Phase after that: Randomly discard the same number of cards I drew."
Captain Corn looks at his hand before gritting his teeth, he still can't deal with Ryuji monster for now. "Hmph! You like locking people with floodgate, doesn't you? Then don't blame me when I did the same! I normal summon Cactus Bouncer in defense position!"
[Cactus Bouncer, def: 300]
"When Cactus Bouncer is on the field and there is another Plant monster on the field; neither player can Special Summon monsters. Cactus Bouncer effect doesn't need to be activate so your Number can't negate it!"
Ryuji nod at Captain Corn with an approved, he didn't expect the man to also have a way to lock opponent. "But too bad, your cactus is also a plant monster, right?"
Captain Corn looks at Ryuji with confused. "Of course it's a plant monster, you think it's dragon type or something."
"I just want to make sure that this trap of mine will work. I activate continuous trap There Can Be Only One; From now on, each player can only control 1 monster of each Type. If a player controls 2 or more monsters of the same Type, they must send some to the GY, so they control no more than 1 monster of that Type."
Ryuji look at Captain Corn pale face with an innocent smile. "Now, Captain Corn, please choose one of your plant monsters to send to the graveyard."
Although it seems like Captain Corn has a choice, but in reality, he didn't. Cactus Bouncer effect only activates when there's another plant type monster on his field, but it will trigger There Can Be Only One. So, the monster is completely useless.
If he keeps Number 50 then he will still have a shield by his side. "I choose to send Cactus Bouncer to the graveyard!"
*Gulp*
A loud gulping noise coming from Nistro as he looking at Ryuji Spell/Trap Zone. Dextra glare at Riko, the message in her eyes is clear. 'This is your fault.'
Riko smile helplessly, she avoids Dextra eyes, clearly feeling guilty. She can't help but recall when they have their first duel. 'Did I accidentally turn Ryuji into an underworld duelist?' But it didn't stop the proud look she gives Ryuji.
If Nistro know what they think right now, he will undoubted argue back. 'He is clearly an underworld duelist from the start, don't talk like you two never experienced his constant negate.'
Other persons watching the duel can't help but take a second look at the trap card Ryuji just activate. They can't help it; everyone present are all using a deck focus on a single type of monster to summon their Xyz Monster.
'I need more trap remover.' They're though at the same time, but then their eyes meet with Number 41. '...And more monster effect negate too.'
Captain Corn looks at the last card in his hand and let out a long sigh, he has never felt this powerless before. "I set 1 card and end my turn."
"During your End Phase, I activate Double Cyclone; Target 1 Spell/Trap I control and 1 Spell/Trap my opponent controls; destroy them. I destroy my Mirage of Nightmare and your newly set card."
The two-cyclone piercing through Ryuji and Captain Corn set card, as the card was being destroyed, Ryuji can see it. 'Cornfused? What kind of abstract name is that? I have no memory of this card so it must be a manga exclusive card.'
Ryuji shake the unnecessary though out of his head. "My turn, draw!"