The audience watched with bated breath as the battle between Joey and Kaiba unfolded, their rivalry bringing a level of intensity that was almost palpable. Every word exchanged between them was laced with disdain, the kind of trash talk that made it hard to believe they weren't trying to tear each other apart. Fans had come to expect nothing less from these two—Joey Wheeler, with his reckless enthusiasm and wild bravado, and Seto Kaiba, cold, calculating, and always ready to prove his superiority. To onlookers, it seemed like they might actually murder each other in the heat of the moment.
Joey, deciding to abandon the usual card-based tactics, opted for something far more extreme. He wasn't just going to play by the rules anymore—he was going to Bio-Merge. The fusion between him and his partner, Simba, was instantaneous, a wild, chaotic blend of sound and fury. As the transformation completed, Simba's body shifted, becoming humanoid. His frame grew larger, more imposing, and in his hand appeared a huge blade—bigger than Simba's entire body, vibrating with an ominous energy. This weapon wasn't just for show; it was a manifestation of Simba's control over sound, with vibrations capable of causing immense destruction.
Kaiba, on the other hand, remained steadfast in his role as a traditional tamer. Not everyone had the ability to Bio-Merge, and Kaiba didn't need it. He was confident in his skills and his partner's power. He wasn't here to play gimmicks—his focus was on strategy. He didn't need to merge with his Digimon to dominate the field.
With his hand resting at his side, Kaiba drew a digital card from his belt. "Barrier." He swiped it with a swift motion, activating the card's effect. Tyrant, the mighty Machinedramon, reacted immediately. The energy core of the mechanical beast flickered brightly, and a drone was launched into the sky. It hovered there for a moment, before emitting a forcefield, trapping both Joey and Simba inside. The air around them seemed to vibrate with energy as the barrier formed.
Inside the barrier, the tension between the two fighters reached a boiling point. Simba wasn't about to let Kaiba control the battle without a challenge. With a ferocious roar, the ground beneath their feet seemed to tremble. The soundwave from his roar vibrated with such intensity that even the barrier quivered in response, and the land around them was reduced to dust. The shockwave was powerful enough to make the very earth shake, but the barrier held, though its edges were visibly stressed.
With a growl, Simba lunged forward, dragging his massive blade across the ground as he dashed toward Tyrant. Despite his speed, Tyrant's bulk and strength made him an imposing force. While Tyrant wasn't the fastest, he could react to every move with his enhanced senses and battle awareness. Kaiba knew that every strike had to count, or the battle would spiral out of control.
Kaiba wasn't about to let Simba's speed overwhelm him. He swiped another card. "Wings of Light." The card shimmered, and Tyrant's wings erupted from his back. The wings were massive, each feather a sharp blade of light. With a powerful beat, Tyrant took flight, soaring high above Simba, locking his laser sights on his target. From his hands, laser beams shot down, streaking toward Simba.
But Simba wasn't just fast—he was unpredictable. With his agility, he zigzagged through the air, dodging the lasers with ease. He leapt and twisted, evading every attack as he closed the distance. As he neared, he raised his blade high and released a colorless energy blast, aiming directly at Tyrant.
In response, Kaiba quickly swiped another card. "Shield of the Just." A protective energy shield materialized around Tyrant, absorbing the blast and sending the attack ricocheting harmlessly into the air. But the blast was still strong enough to send Tyrant crashing into the barrier, making it tremble once again.
Tyrant's back-mounted cannons came to life, aiming directly at Simba. The machine dragon fired a concentrated blast of energy, the beam intensifying as it neared Simba. But Simba wasn't finished yet. With a kick that sent him rocketing into the air, Simba spun with his blade extended, evading the attack and closing the distance once again.
"Infinity Arrow!" With a cry, Simba's fur hardened, and his speed surged. He crashed into Tyrant, his sword colliding with the mechanical beast's claws in a clash of metal. The ground beneath them cracked as they collided, and with a roar, Simba bit down on Tyrant's neck, his fangs drilling into the cyborg dragon's metallic body.
But Tyrant was far from helpless. He responded with a blast of flame—a searing burst of dragon fire that could have melted stone. The flames raged like the sun itself, burning everything in its path. Tyrant's tail whipped around, coiling around Simba's leg, locking him into place.
Simba struggled, his immense strength pushing against the power of the flame and Tyrant's hold, but the machine dragon was relentless. The two titans collided, and in a crash that shook the very ground, Simba and Tyrant were sent spiraling to the earth.
Simba was injured, the impact leaving him pierced by Tyrant's metal claws, but before Tyrant could capitalize, Simba recovered. With a defiant roar, Simba powered through the pain and unleashed his Supreme Beast King Fist. The force of the attack blasted Tyrant backward, sending him reeling. The punch was enough to crack Tyrant's body, leaving him momentarily paralyzed.
The two monsters—one a beast of nature, the other a machine—stood facing each other in a tense standoff. They were exhausted, their movements slow but still filled with a ferocity that made the spectators' hearts race. Everything inside the barrier had been destroyed—nothing remained but a wide battlefield, the city around them reduced to rubble. It was now a tiny arena for these giants, who had fought at speeds faster than most could comprehend. The barrier had contained their power for now, but it wouldn't hold much longer.
Both Joey and Kaiba knew that this battle was far from over. Their Digimons glared at each other, determination burning in their eyes as the ground beneath them smoldered from the destruction. The next round was about to begin, and this was a fight no one would forget.
The battle between Joey and Kaiba had reached its fever pitch. The barrier that surrounded the fighters, intended to protect the city, was only five miles in radius, but it was more than enough to contain the colossal clash between Simba and Tyrant. As the two titans continued their battle, the destruction around them had already been immense, but the fight wasn't over yet.
Simba, still recovering from the brutal blows he'd taken, began to punch the air with incredible force, his Supreme Beast King Barrage ready to be unleashed once more. However, Kaiba had anticipated this and had prepared his counterattack. Tyrant, the powerful Machinedramon, responded with full force, launching his Giga Cannons to erase Simba's attack, sending a barrage of explosive energy straight at the charging beast. The energy collided with Simba's strike, and the shockwave sent Simba hurtling back.
Simba disappeared from sight, only to reappear seconds later, crashing into the barrier with the force of a freight train. The ground shook beneath him as he smashed into the barrier with incredible speed, but he didn't seem to mind. A wicked smile crossed his face as he stood up and stomped the ground, shaking the city around him once again.
In that instant, Kaiba saw the opening he needed. With expert timing, he slashed his hand through the air, activating his next move: Symphony of the Weak. The sound of an eerie tune echoed through the air, and suddenly, the attack was canceled. Simba's Supreme Beast King Barrage had been negated by the overwhelming sound of Kaiba's tactic. The land around them, however, had taken the brunt of the effect, and it seemed to tremble in response, weakened by the energy of the attack.
But Kaiba wasn't done yet. Tyrant activated his Giga Cannons once more, now with boosters activated, propelling him into the air as he dove down onto Simba, crushing him with an overwhelming onslaught of firepower. Simba attempted to block the incoming attack with his arm, but the sheer force of the impact was too much. His arm shattered under the pressure, and he was driven to the ground as Tyrant bit down on his neck with his mechanical maw.
In that moment, Kaiba unleashed another devastating combination. Giga Cannon and Dragon Fire—both attacks erupted from Tyrant's massive form, and the force of the combined assaults melted everything in their path. The entire area around them seemed to disintegrate, and the ground below was torn open, creating a vast hole that seemed to reach down to the very core of the planet. The heat from the flames was intense, and the destruction was devastating. Half of Simba's body was obliterated in the blast, but somehow, he managed to slip away from the devastating attack, his body barely holding together.
Simba, determined to keep fighting, spun around and launched a Cyclone Kick. Energy enveloped his leg as he kicked Tyrant square in the head. The attack was powerful, but it didn't do enough damage to end the fight. Simba was running low on strength, and Tyrant, though battered, was still operational. However, Simba's attack did have one effect: it caused Tyrant's head to fly off his body.
Yet, as the machine dragon fell, Kaiba knew that just destroying the head wouldn't be enough. Tyrant was a machine, and his core was the true source of his power. The battle was not over.
With one final, devastating move, Simba pushed himself up and attempted to land the final blow, but the fight had already taken its toll on both of them. They were in the realm of moon-level destruction, and the stakes were high. If either one made a mistake, the world around them could easily fall apart. In fact, the city had already been pushed to its limit. Simba's casual stomp had nearly been enough to destroy the entire city, a reminder of just how fragile the world was.
Despite the carnage and the heated rivalry, the audience couldn't help but feel a sense of awe. Both Digimons had shown just how incredible their powers were—neither side willing to back down. But for the tamers, this battle had served as a sobering reminder of their responsibility. One wrong move, one slip of control, and the world around them could be gone.
As the battle finally came to an end, the city was left in ruins, but both Joey and Kaiba knew it wasn't just about the destruction. It was about the lessons they had learned—how important it was to support their partners, how much power they could wield, and just how fragile their world truly was.