Chapter 17: Kaiba's Ambition
Domino City.
KC Tower.
Inside a professional, sealed room.
"Draw!" The tall man drew a card from his deck with an imposing posture, his gaze exceptionally sharp, possessing an edge not typical for his age.
Seto Kaiba, a legendary name.
President of KaibaCorp, who single-handedly drove Gozaburo Kaiba into a corner and took over his company.
After seizing the company, he dictatorially shut down the entire corporation's "arms" business!
Seto Kaiba was convinced the future belonged to "Duel Monsters". Seriously, how much money could selling weapons really make?
Afterwards, he rose to prominence at a meteoric speed, developing projection technology and reaching a cooperation with Industrial Illusions.
More recently, he created the portable Duel Disk, accelerating the progress of the dueling world.
But.
Seto Kaiba now had a dream and an obsession.
His dream was to reach the pinnacle of dueling, to become the Duel King admired by all!
His obsession was a man he absolutely had to defeat.
"Yugi..."
"Just wait, I will deliver the most painful and glorious defeat upon you in this Duel City!!"
"Ah oh oh oh, I activate Spell Card, Soul Exchange."
Kaiba's body radiated a terrifying aura, and the Spell Card in his hand shimmered with a light.
"Target any number of monsters on your opponent's field to activate. Then I will perform one Tribute Summon."
"For this Tribute Summon, I must tribute all targeted monsters as substitutes for my own monster."
After speaking, a fierce glint appeared in Kaiba's eyes as he chose to tribute the three monsters on his opponent's field: Battle Ox, Baby Dragon, and Marshmallon!!
This was the anime version of Soul Exchange.
No restrictions, merciless!
Whoosh~
The three tributed monsters slowly turned into nourishment, consumed by a terrifying presence.
Then, one second later, the shaking ground signalling the descent of a god.
KaibaCorp's Duel Disk projection technology was truly remarkable; even the legendary God Cards could have their majesty fully replicated into reality.
"Appear, bow before me, Obelisk the Tormentor!!"
Boom...
A roar that shook heaven and earth echoed from the darkness.
Then, a massive figure several meters tall slowly emerged from a fissure in the ground.
Its eyes were blood-red, emitting an intense, murderous aura that twisted the surrounding air.
This was a monster card of divine level.
[Obelisk the Tormentor, 4000 ATK, Divine Attribute]
"Submit utterly to the power of God."
"Attack, Obelisk the Tormentor!"
Kaiba commanded Obelisk to launch its final attack.
The God Cards possess their own will; they judge for themselves whether the user is worthy.
Globally, those who can control a God Card without incurring its "Divine Wrath" are few, and Seto Kaiba is one of them.
Blue lightning surges gathered around Obelisk's fists, the terrifying energy rampaging wildly across the field, immensely fearsome.
Just as Obelisk was about to strike, an anomaly occurred.
The Duel Disk emitted a burnt smell, faint electric currents flickered, and Obelisk's projection became unstable.
Finally.
With a strange sound from the Duel Disk, the projection function failed, and Obelisk within the field disappeared due to the interrupted duel.
Removing the damaged Duel Disk from his wrist, Kaiba grabbed a water bottle from nearby and took a large gulp.
"Brother!" The young but sharp Mokuba Kaiba ran over from behind, looking flustered and holding data.
Kaiba patted his little brother's head, his tone calm and unhurried: "The might of the God Cards is too great. Even the Duel Disks developed by KC have issues that must be faced squarely."
First, the Duel Disk's chip needed enhancement...
This would prevent the Duel Disks from being unable to withstand the God Cards' power.
Mokuba wore an expression begging for praise as he explained:
"Brother, the chip issue has been settled."
"I successfully contacted the Paradius company. Their representative stated they are willing to provide their most excellent chip support..." (TL Note: from my research Paradius company is a story original)
"With Paradius Inc.'s strong support, KaibaCorp's Duel Disks will definitely reach new heights."
The more Mokuba spoke, the happier he became. He would do anything to help his brother~
"Paradius Inc." Kaiba clenched his hand, instantly crushing the plastic bottle.
Although KaibaCorp was powerful, there were still several giant corporations internationally.
Paradius Inc. was one of them!
They were financially strong, possessing economic reserves rivaling the entire United States, with power great enough to blackmail leaders of major countries.
Rumors said they could even control the global stock market trends...
At the very least, KaibaCorp currently couldn't achieve that level.
Kaiba's heart was filled with immense pride. Just because he couldn't do it now didn't mean he never would.
"Then we'll use Paradius Inc.'s chips, and simultaneously, we'll replicate their technology..." Kaiba revealed a sly smile.
Business warfare was just that brutal.
Kaiba was never a merciful man.
Given the chance, he would ruthlessly devour his opponents.
"Brother, here's the other matter you asked me to investigate." Mokuba handed over the documents.
"The countdown to Duel City is making some unsavory rats start to show themselves." Kaiba glanced at the documents, his face full of undisguised contempt.
He was referring to the internationally notorious "Rare hunters" organization.
Internationally, this organization's counterfeiting skills gave Industrial Illusions a major headache.
With the right information, Seto Kaiba wouldn't mind taking the time to crush the Rare hunters hideouts hidden throughout Domino City!!
At that moment.
Inside a luxurious restaurant located in the central district of Domino City.
A "Temporarily Closed" sign was placed in the center of the main hall, with no staff guarding the entrance.
This place was one of the Rare hunters organization's hideouts.
Different from the arcade hideout, this one gathered more and stronger Rare hunters hunters.
Two figures, cloaked in the Rare hunters' uniform black coats, walked in. They were like the most dazzling stars in the dark world.
"So this is one of the Rare hunters hideouts. You really plan to challenge other hideout leaders?" Keith (Marik) asked with a strange expression. He stayed by Yu Miao's side to observe him.
After becoming a hideout leader, the first thing he does is... hunt his colleagues?
Is this the true Rare hunters way?
Marik had some intention of testing Yu Miao.
Marik acknowledged Yu Miao's strength, so he wouldn't treat him like an ordinary Rare hunters.
But, the issue of loyalty... how to solve it?
In the entire organization, Marik only trusted Odion. He remained wary of everyone else, never giving his trust.
Thus, the Millennium Rod became Marik's best tool for violent rule.
Use the Millennium Item to forcibly control Yu Miao, making him serve?
(End of Chapter)
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