Yu-Gi-Oh! 5Ds: Duellists Beyond the Light 45

Chapter 45 Speed 45: The Clash of Old and New! Next Generation vs. Transforming Duelist!

2025-02-23

Chapter 45 Speed 45: The Clash of Old and New! Next Generation vs. Transforming Duelist!

“Duel!!!”

[You Qing, LP: 4000]
[Hanster Keriangi, LP: 4000]

Two plumes of white dust erupted as a gray and a yellow Duel Runner, (a type of high-speed racing vehicle in the Duel Monsters universe) rocketed forward like meteors, leaving a massive trail of exhaust fumes in their wake!

On the straightaway, You Qing pushed his Duel Runner to its absolute limit.

Although Hanster’s Duel Runner appeared far more advanced, strangely, his speed didn’t seem any faster than You Qing’s.

The upcoming turn, symbolizing the first attack, drew closer, and You Qing prepared to take the corner first. Positioned on the inside, all he needed was a simple drift to secure the first move in this duel!!

However, just as they were a short distance from the corner, Hanster suddenly swerved his Duel Runner and pressed a button on his handlebar.

“Whirrrrrr————————————————”

A grappling hook shot out from a jet, firmly embedding itself in the inside corner of the turn. The cable then retracted, pulling Hanster from You Qing’s side to directly in front of him!!

This sudden maneuver shocked You Qing.

This was the first time he’d seen a Duel Runner use a grappling hook to gain an advantage!!

But even with his opponent blocking the way, for You Qing, the fight for the first move wasn’t over!!

At the moment of entering the turn, he seized the gap between Hanster and the bend, drifting almost perfectly along the inner lane!!

The moment the prompt sounded in his helmet, You Qing snatched back the first move by a hair’s breadth!!

“Whoosh————————————————————”

“My turn to attack!! Draw!” Amidst the roaring wind, You Qing declared loudly.

At this moment, the incredibly surprised Hanster finally understood the source of his opponent’s confidence!

His Duel Runner was undeniably old, a very early model of a standard Duel Runner, but his driving skills were simply divine. That inside overtake was so perfect that probably no other high-speed duelist in the entire satellite zone could replicate it!!

Not only that, even with the first move secured, he was still manually driving, indicating his control over the vehicle far surpassed that of most people!!

“Interesting, You Qing, you’ve certainly surprised me,” Hanster chuckled, “However, high-speed duels aren’t won solely on driving skill!”

“Heh~” You Qing smiled, beginning his first turn operations, “The same can be said for you; high-speed duels aren’t won only with a Duel Runner!”

“My turn!!”

“Summon in attack mode—Next Generation Spare Part!!”

“Then activate the effect of Psychic Tracker from my hand!!”

“When you have a Level 3 monster other than Psychic Tracker on the field, this card can be Special Summoned from your hand in Defense Position!!”

“Whizz————————————————”

A yo-yo emitting a green glow flew out, rolling towards the Next Generation Spare Part. It grabbed the spare part and used it as leverage to pull a new partner from the card.

[Psychic Tracker]
[Level 3]
[EARTH/Psychic]
[ATK/DEF: 1600/600]

“Set one card!” You Qing announced, “End turn!!”

“A Next Generation deck?” Hanster’s lenses reflected a blue light, “But that’s an antiquated relic~”

“Duels should be led by superior technology!!”

“My turn! Draw!!”

“Summon in attack mode—Transforming Duelist·Recorder!!”

“Slap————————————————”

The card was slammed down, and a bright red radio emerged from the card. Then, the radio began to rapidly transform, eventually becoming a mechanical warrior!!

[Transforming Duelist·Recorder]
[Level 4]
[EARTH/Machine]
[ATK/DEF: 1200/400]

Transforming Duelist?!

You Qing was taken aback.

This was the signature deck of the rich kid, Long Ya, from the original story, and it was incredibly expensive.

However, considering Hanster’s highly modified Duel Runner, he probably wasn’t short of money.

“Transforming Duelist·Recorder’s effect!!” Hanster, driving his golden Duel Runner, closely pursued You Qing, “This card in Attack Position can attack twice in a single Battle Phase!!”

“Your Next Generation Spare Part in Attack Position has 800 ATK, and your Psychic Tracker in Defense Position has only 600 DEF!!”

“And Transforming Duelist·Recorder has 1200 ATK, easily enough to defeat them both!!”

“Entering Battle Phase!!”

“Attack!!!”

“Buzz buzz——————————————”

Two sonic waves erupted from the Transforming Duelist’s speakers. While the sound was invisible, its destructive power was very real!!

Two holes were blasted through the white exhaust trail behind You Qing’s vehicle, with spiraling white smoke spreading outwards!!

But just as the sound waves were about to hit the two monsters, a brilliant light suddenly flashed, enveloping Psychic Tracker and Next Generation Spare Part!

That was the light of Synchro Summoning!!

“Activate Trap Card—Emergency Synchro!” You Qing decisively revealed his set card, “During the Battle Phase, Synchro Summon a Synchro Monster!!”

“Using a Level 3 Tuner monster and a Level 3 Effect Monster as material!!”

“The Invincible War Machine of Ruin!!”

“Tremble and roar amidst a raging inferno!!”

“Level 6!! Armored Armament!!”

“Clank clank clank——————————”

From the shining light of the Synchro Summon, a super-heavy land-based mech crashed down. The numerous bullet holes and scorch marks didn’t affect its combat effectiveness. With a “rumbling” sound, it retracted its massive four-legged base, switching to its thrusters for faster flight!!

[Armored Armament]
[Level 6]
[LIGHT/Machine]
[ATK/DEF: 2500/1600]

“Beep beep beep beep——————————”

[Armored Armament, ATK: 2500→3100]

“Because the number of monsters has changed, your attack is negated!” You Qing smirked confidently, “Also, when Psychic Tracker is used as Synchro Material, the Synchro Monster’s ATK increases by 600!!”

“Hanster, this is still an old-fashioned Machine monster!!”

“But dare you attack again with your so-called high-tech?!”

“Clank clank——————————————”

Two cannons unfolded from Armored Armament’s shoulders, pointed at the enemy behind. The enormous size and dark, deep barrels of the cannons instantly created an overwhelming sense of pressure.

“Heh~ Provoking me, are you?” Hanster simply smiled faintly and slammed down a card, “But I won’t fall for it!”

“Set two cards! End turn!!”

(End of Chapter)

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