Ryu and Blaze flew up, and now having his evolved revealed, he left mini form immediately. Rouga and Cerberus flew up as well, as all four of them glared at each other, while also seeming a bit excited to battle as well.

Ryu: So, Tasuku interrupted our fight last time. However now I've got all the time in the world to take you down.

Rouga: Dream on, you won't defeat me a second time.

Paruko: After whatever kind of madness happened before, Ryu Mikado and Rouga Aragami are going to be going head to head!!

Azure: Uhhh, I can't help but sense a lot of tension between those two.

Karma: Well, Rouga did challenge Ryu to a Buddyfight when the two of us were about to have our first one and...

Karma remembered the words Rouga said.

Rouga: What happened to the invincible Ryu? Is he to busy with his girlfriend?

She immediately started to blush, looking away.

Karma: -_- Stupid white haired wolf.

Azure: What's up with you?

Karma: *Sigh* Don't worry about it.

Rouga: The Power of Ace will destroy you!! Dark Luminize: Ace Defeat!!

Ryu: Our New Flames will Burn Away even the Sun!! Luminize: Raging Hellfire!!!

Paruko: BUDDY~!!!

All: FIGHT!!!

Ryu&Rouga: With pride we Raise the Flag!!

Ryu: Dragon World!!

Blaze swung Ryu's flag back and fourth.

Rouga: Danger World!!

Rouga waved his flag, before letting it disperse.

Ryu
Life: 10
Gauge: 2
Hand: 6

Kemura
Life: 10
Gauge: 2
Hand: 6

Ryu: Charge and Draw!!

Ryu looked at the cards in his hand, satisfied.

Ryu: 'Oh yeah, he's going down.' Alright, I start off by summoning Scorching Ash Dragon!!

The evolved version of Hell Ash made his appearance, with blue flames replacing the old regular fire.

Scorching Ash: Good to be back in action!

Scorching Ash Dragon
Size: 2
Power: 6000
Defense: 6000
Critical: 2
Life Link: 1

Ryu: Scorching Ash has a neat new upgrade! When he's summoned to the field, I can discard 1 card in order to add 2 Cards to my gauge, and 2 to my hand.

A card in Ryu's hand turned to ash, before he drew 2 new ones, and added 2 cards to his gauge. He grabbed a card in hand, before paying 3 Gauge.

Ryu: Now I cast: Empire of the Hellfire Emperor!!

Ryu activated a new Set Spell, as behind him from the ground rose the land of the Hellfire Dragons.

Rouga: What's this?!

Ryu: Dragon Emperor's Kingdom, but just in it's true glory. Like usual, the size cap is increased to 6, but now we've got more in store. Scorching Ash, attack the fighter!

The dragon flew in front of Rouga, before releasing a breath of fire, hitting him head on.

Rouga Life: 8

End of Move

Rouga: Is that the best you've got?

Ryu smirked looking at Rouga.

Ryu: Hardly.

Ryu Life: 11

Rouga: Huh?!

Gao: Ryu's Life just increased!

Ryu: That's a little bonus of Land of the Hellfire Emperor. At the end of each players turn, I gain 1 life.

Keith: I didn't know there was a card like that out there.

Rouga: Tch, that doesn't mean anything!! I draw!! Charge and Draw!!

Rouga
Life: 8
Gauge: 3
Hand: 7

Rouga looked at the cards in hand.

Rouga: 'It might be a risk, but I'll just have to take it.' I call to the right, Center, Armorknight Cougar Ace!!

He called an armed black big cat, as it roared.

Armorknight Cougar Ace
Size: 1
Power: 4000
Defense: 2000
Critical: 2

Rouga: And now with 1 Gauge I Equip: Demon Spear Swirling Darkness!!

He equipped the spear, as Cougar ran towards Rouga, entering Swirling Darkness, making it glow.

Rouga: Demonic Equip Combination!!

Paruko: With that move, Swirling Darkness now has 6000 Power!!

Rouga leapt forward, stabbing through Scorching Ash Dragon.

Rouga Life: 9

Ryu: So, with Cougar Ace's effect that happens.

End of Move

Ryu Life: 11

Ryu: Back to me. I draw!! Charge and Draw!!

Ryu
Life: 11
Gauge: 2
Hand: 6

Ryu: Let's head back to basics. I Call to the Right: Great Hellfire Dragon Sage!

He summoned Sage, as everyone was shocked by his appearance.

Kuguru: What happened to Sage?!!

Karma: Is that even the same card?!!

Adamantine: Ah, I haven't seen him like that in a long time.

Great Hellfire Dragon Sage
Size: 3
Power: 5000
Defense: 5000
Critical: 2
Life Link: 2

Sage: I haven't actually battled properly in a long time. This will be a treat.

Ryu: I Activate Sage's effect!! When he's summoned, I can pay 2 Gauge to reduce the amount of Gauge I need for Calling and Casting to 1. And now he actually gets to stick around for the fun!

Sage spun a staff in his hand, before glowing in a blue light.

Ryu: Now, I cast Dragonic Charge for 2 Gauge! Next I Equip: Emperor's Hell Blade Caliburn!!

He equipped Caliburn, before being up another card.

Ryu: Time for Battle!! With 1 Gauge, I Call to the Left: Hell Knight Dragon Infernity!!

Coming through the portal in a veil of flames, Infernity was called to the Battle Field.

Infernity: Ready for battle Sir!!

Hell Knight Dragon Infernity
Size: 3
Power: 10000
Defense: 10000
Critical: 2
Life Link: 2

Ryu: And a sweet Bonus, he gets Soul Guard if I put a card on the top of my deck into his Soul.

He looked at the remaining cards in his hand, before nodding to himself.

Ryu: 'This'll do for now.' Now, time to attack!! You're up Sage!!

Sage: Sorry if I go a little overboard!! Magical Dragon Fire!!

Sage shot two fireballs at Rouga.

Rouga Life: 7

Rouga: I cast: Bold Retaliation!!

His Gauge was increased by 2, getting to 4.

Ryu: You're up Infernity!!

Infernity: Knight's Fire!!

He swung his blade down, as a slash went to Rouga.

Rouga: I Cast: Phoenix Wall!!

The attack was mostly blocked.

Ryu: CALIBURN!!

Rouga: I cast: Phoenix Wall!!

The attack was blocked, however not only was Caliburn's damage only reduced to 1, the effect Damage pierced Rouga as well.

Rouga Life: 5

Ryu: Double Attack!!

Ryu slashed again, with a wave of wind being created.

Rouga Life: 2

Rouga: I Cast: Bold Retaliation!!

His Gauge was increased to 7 from receiving the full attack.

End of Move

Ryu Life: 12

Rouga grunted a bit looking back at Ryu, who simply smiled.

Ryu: I'm impressed you hung on. You definitely have gotten leagues better than before.

Rouga: Ha, save your praise for yourself. My turn!! Draw!! Charge and Draw!!

Rouga
Life: 2
Gauge: 8
Hand: 3

Rouga: I cast, Survival Chance!!

He drew 2 cards, before grinning.

Rouga: Time to take this Buddy Fight up to the next level! This is the last turn for you Ryu!! I Buddy Call to the Center: Armorknight Cerberus Ace!!

Rouga Life: 3

He called Cerberus to the Center, as everyone could tell where this would head, with Cerberus flying towards him, entering Swirling Darkness's Soul.

Azure: That's the combo that took Tetsuya out.

Tetsuya: Don't make me relive it!!

Rouga: Now, I summon Armorknight Griffin Ace to the Center!!

An armored up gryphon came in, but Ryu knew better than to think it would stay around.

Rouga: Roaring Charge!!

The 3 Previously summoned monsters could all be seen behind Rouga.

Paruko: just when will the madness end?!! Rouga's Swirling Darkness now has Penetrate!!

Ryu: Damn.

Ryuga: Now to the Center: Armorknight Eagle Ace!!

An even more armored and bigger version to Eagle appeared in the center.

Rouga: But don't worry, you'll have to deal with a monster who's vastly more terrifying!! By Sacrificing Eagle and 3 Gauge: I can call Armor Knight Bahamut to the Right!!!

And just like that, one of the most massive dragons any fighter there had ever seen had been called.

Karma: WOAH!!!!

Gao: THAT MONSTER IS HUGE!!!!

Drum: WE SURE THAT WOULDN'T GO OVER RYU'S SIZE CAP?!!!

Ryu: Great, and now you're almost back to max.

Rouga: That's right!

Rouga Life: 7

Rouga: And for the icing on the cake-

Cerberus howled, as swirling Darkness' aura grew even more:

Rouga: A MIND BLOWING ROARING CHARGE!!!!

Kuguru: Swirling Darkness has a Critical of 8 now!!

Baku: If bro gets hit by all those attacks it's game over!!

Infernity: Master Ryu, I think it's time.

Ryu: Oh yeah. I move Infernity to the Center!!

Infernity was transported the the center shocking everyone.

Rouga: You can do such a thing?!!

Ryu: Yup. Now Swirling Darkness' 6000 can't get through alone.

Rouga: If that's the case, then I do a Link Attack with Bahamut!!

Bahamut charged a laser, firing it at Infernity, who was barely blocking. Then Rouga came in, stabbing through Infernity, and getting to Ryu.

Ryu Life: 4

Rouga: But the Life Link Damage will do it's job well!

Ryu Life: 2

End of Move

Ryu Life: 3

Sage: Sorry my boy, it seems I still have limits.

Sage disappeared in a Blue Light, much to everyone shock. Even Ryu was a bit surprised.

Ryu: I see. So Sage still goes to the Drop Zone. At least there's no Life Link that way.

Rouga: Are you still figuring out that deck of yours?

Ryu: Well sorry! Believe it or not, I only just got back from a 3 week training journey so I'm still getting used to this deck!

Rouga: You mean you just obtained these cards?!

Karma: And he's still doing all this?!!

Asmodai: Man, that is one scary talented kid.

Ryu: Whatever. So much for your last turn. Draw!! Charge and Draw!!

Blaze: Gonna need you to make some room Infernity.

Infernity: Of course sire.

Ryu: I cast: Hellfire Charge Plus!! Unlike the old Hellfire Charge, this can add cards in my Drop Zone to the Gauge!

Dragonic Charge, Sage, Scorching Ash, and a copy of Caliburn were sent back into Ryu's Gauge, brining it to 4, while Infernity was destroyed.

Ryu: Now I Buddy Call: Blaze to the Right!!

Blaze flew into the right.

Ryu Life: 4

Ryu: Downside, Bahamut is just in the range of power were I can't destroy him with Blaze's Effect. However your Spear and Life Points aren't safe.

Rouga's Swirling Darkness was destroyed, sending it and it's Soul Cards to the Drop Zone.

Cerberus: He took out the Demonic Equip Combination just like that!!

Rouga: It doesn't matter!! You still don't have enough power to defeat Bahamut!!

Ryu: Yeah, in this case. Sage's effect still won't let me attack with Caliburn. BUT.

In his hand, a card burned with a bright fire.

Ryu: You didn't think I ran out of tricks did you?

Azure: What now?

Ryu: Come on!! Unleash your True Power!!! I EQUIP!!!

Caliburn in Ryu's hand glowed, before dispersing.

Ryu: Conquering Hell Sword: Caliburn Inferno!!

The true form of Caliburn took the stage, shocking everyone.

Azure: Caliburn's changed too?!!

Rouga: Your Item Evolved?!!!

Ryu: This isn't evolution! I'm starting to learn how to properly use Caliburn!

Conquering Hell Sword: Caliburn Inferno
Power: 11000
Critical: 3
Double Attack, Penetrate

Ryu: If I already summoned Caliburn, I'm able to unleash Caliburn Inferno without cost by putting it into the Drop Zone! Think of it as a form of Equipment Change.

Ryu waved the blade, smirking at Rouga.

Ryu: End of the Line. Let's go Blaze!!

Blaze: Right!!

The two flew forward to the Dragon. A black lightning surrounded Ryu's sword, before blue fire burst from the boy.

Ryu: SLASH OF CONQUERORS!!!!

He cut Bahamut right down the middle, destroying the monster, before fire surrounded Rouga.

Ryu: LET'S NOT FORGET PENETRATE!!!

Rouga Life: 3

Ryu: Time for a Double Attack!! And Blaze can join in on the fun while we're at it!!

The two flew towards Rouga, before the Buddies slashed through him, reducing his life to 0, and destroying the flag.

Game Over!!

Winner: RYU MIKADO!!

Ryu and Blaze turned around to the down Rouga, before fist bumping.

Paruko: I know this may be the millionth time I've said it: But for the first time, I think I'm genuinely speechless!! Ryu Mikado pulled out a complete victory over Rouga Aragami!!!

Rouga looked up, with an almost neutral face. Soon enough however, he smirked.

Rouga: Yeah, that was about right. He's still way too good for me.

Ryu floated in front of Rouga.

Ryu: Just know, if you ever cause any trouble like you did that day before, I'm gonna stop you.

Rouga got up saying nothing. However he was surprised when he saw Ryu put out a hand.

Ryu: Until then, let's agree not to be at each others throats alright?

Rouga: If you mean being friends, then don't bother. I gave up that lifestyle a long time ago.

Ryu: Huh? Well you seem really tolerant with Keith. Especially for you.

Rouga: That's different.

He turned around, before looking back.

Rouga: Besides, isn't it enough being my biggest Rival now?

Ryu smiled at this.

Ryu: It's a start.

Ryu floated down to Tasuku.

Ryu: Tasuku, we still need to find our friend. If you're gonna do something, can it at least be after the battle?

Tasuku: Alright, but still, if anything happens, I'll need to intervene.

Ryu: Totally cool.

Rouga: The rest are yours.

Keith: Man Rouga, I don't see you getting your butt handed to you this bad too often.

Rouga: Oh shut up.

???: There's something coming.

A small dragon walked beside Keith.

Keith: Yeah. Whatever it could be, let's hope it's on our side. Just in case, we need to finish these matches fast.

Keith's Dark Core turned into a steel arm armor.

Keith's Core Gadget: Dark Buddy Skill On.

He flew outside, with a black aura on the bottom of his feet.

Ryu: There he is.

Gao: Yeah.

Azure: Sengoku's Dark King.

CHAPTER END!!