Cardfight!! Vanguard: Generations Volume 1 [Yuuto Birth]

- Part 3

My head was spinning with questions and a burning feeling welled up in my chest. I didn't know why these fiery emotions sprung out, but I knew that my rationale was blinded by them.

Seeing how coldly Mikazuchi defeated Yukina, seeing that message appear in front of my eyes, seeing Yukina's expression after she was defeated... all of it was a blur.

Then, that raised the question of when did Yukina find Mikazuchi? When did Mikazuchi get to the rooftop? How long they were fighting? Why didn't Chabashira-sensei inform us of this vital information?

As I was about to open a communication line to expose Mikazuchi's location, the visor immediately denied me that option and forced me into a fight with Mikazuchi. White noise pierced my ears and I turned to Yukina who was taking her visor off.

"Yukina-san!" I called out to her, but I couldn't hear her reply back due to the white noise.

Everything materialised in front of us automatically. While the board and cards were just projections, it felt like I was playing with the real thing. Down to the touch, it was like I was playing paper Vanguard.

Now in a Cardfight, I had to clear my consciousness. Right now, the King is in front of me, defenceless. If I win in this battle, then I can win us the war. If I beat Mikazuchi, then I'll find out who X is. These were my priorities right now, no matter how much I wanted revenge against him.

I'm not going to let Yukina's sacrifice be in vain.

Yukina left the rooftop to return to the war preparation room, and a private communication line opened up between me and Mikazuchi. He started talking to me before our fight.

"Takanori... I've heard plenty of things about you."

"From your father?"

"Some of it, yes. The rest is my own observations. I don't like formalities, so let's call each other by our first names."

"Huh?"

"I mean it. It's tiresome, being reminded I share a name with my father. After all, I am my own person. I am Kaido."

"Whatever you wish. My name is Yuuto."

"I already knew that. It means "distant person", doesn't it?"

"Yeah."

"It suits someone like you."

Kaido sent a chilly gaze my way. I'm not going to falter here.

I'm going to win the war for E Class. I'm going to find out who X is. I'm going to get revenge for Yukina.

This man... this King... I will beat you. There's too much on the line for me to lose.

"Stand up, Vanguard!"

"Captain Nightkid."

"Barit Dracokid!"

A message appeared in front of us.

"First Turn: Mikazuchi Kaido."

It seems who for the first turn was randomly chosen. Well, that's fine. Going second works in my favour anyways.

"Stand and draw. I ride, Dandy Guy, Romario. Nightkid to draw. Turn end."

Kaido:
Hand: 6
Damage: 0
OXO
OOO

Yuuto:
Hand: 5
Damage: 0
OXO
OOO

"Stand and draw. I ride, Desert Gunner, Gaiban."

I didn't want to give Kaido any counterblast so he could use Romario's skill. Gaiban's base power is 7k, so it's perfect to swing under with. This is why I kept him in my hand instead of trying to mulligan for Demolition Dragon.