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The second half began with Raimon kicking off.
Shaolin looked at the football that had suddenly appeared at his feet. "Goenji Senior?"
Since Goenji chose not to advance but instead passed the ball back to Shaolin Temple, Someoka, though confused, remembered Shiki's words. "I don't know what you're doing, but I'll trust you this time, Goenji."
"Go for it, Shaolin Temple."
"Oh!"
Shaolin started running, and when he encountered Oni Gari Dou in midfield, he passed the ball to Handa beside him. Handa then made a long pass to Goenji, who had arrived in front of the Oni Gari Dou goal first.
Goenji said to Someoka, "Sorry, Someoka, but I have something I want to confirm."
With that, he kicked the ball to Someoka.
Someoka nodded. "Watch me, Azure Dragon Roar!"
"Distorted Space!"
What was once a ferocious Azure Dragon that could easily break through the opponent's defense now seemed docile as it was cradled once again by Nata, as if Nata were its master.
As the energy field dissipated, the Azure Dragon vanished without a trace.
After catching the ball, Nata couldn't resist taunting, "I could catch a hundred balls with this kind of power."
"Tsk!"
Someoka felt doubt for the first time about his own abilities. 'Is my football really only at this level?'
When facing Goenji and Shiki, Someoka had only one thought: he wanted to surpass them. But Nata before him felt like darkness—impossible to see through.
Jimukyu glanced at his watch and thought it was about time, so he shouted from the sidelines, "Boys, it's time to eliminate them!"
Nata shouted in a hoarse voice, "Of course."
He then kicked a super long pass to forward Tsukimura.
Captain Gloomy Valley saw this and activated the Ghost Binding Technique once more.
Wherever the shockwave reached, purple mist spread out again, ensnaring all of Raimon's players in its grasp.
"Why! Why can't I move my legs again!"
Raimon's players—whether midfielders or defenders—could only watch helplessly as Tsukimura leisurely jogged past them. They could only place their hopes on Endou.
At that moment, Endou muttered the incantation from the opposing coach's mouth. "Mare, mare, mare tomare..."
As Tsukimura easily crossed half the field and approached Endou...
"...tomare... stop?"
"So that's how it is!"
Endou shouted, "Boom boom boom boom! Clash!"
Then a loud clap echoed throughout the stadium.
"Phantom Kick!"
The disappearance of the purple mist meant that Endou could finally move again, but now he didn't have time to use Golden Palm. He gathered golden energy in his fist and swung at the incoming ball, executing the Hot-Blooded Fist to block it.
Seeing that Endou was still able to move after being hit by the Ghost Binding Technique, the members of Oni Gari Middle School were astonished. Kazemaru rushed in front of Endou. "Endou."
Endou happily replied to Kazemaru, "Hehe! My Hot-Blooded Fist is amazing, right?" Kazemaru nodded. "Yeah... but that's not the point. How did you suddenly manage to move?"
Endou began to explain, "I finally figured out the secret of the Ghost Binding Technique. Oni Gari Middle School kept disrupting our formation, confusing our vision, while their coach simultaneously cast a spell on us from the sidelines, interfering with our hearing."
"In other words, both our sight and hearing were affected." Mokkin, who had been listening to Endou's explanation, suddenly understood and elaborated, "So the principle behind the Ghost Binding Technique is a form of hypnosis that affects both sight and hearing."
Otonashi suddenly realized, "So when the captain shouted 'Boom boom boom! Clang!'..."
Mokkin nodded. "Exactly! It was meant to break that 'stop' suggestion!" Watching their opponent's coach looking displeased at having their little trick exposed, Mokkin adjusted his glasses and continued, "Moreover, to avoid detection, their coach deliberately provoked us during the match to make us lose our composure."
With a sweeping gesture, Jimu Ryu roared, "Even if you figured it out, so what? The match is almost over; Raimon has already lost. Oni Gari Middle School will be victorious."
Endou countered, "You won't know the result until the very last moment." He then kicked the ball away. "Our counterattack starts now! Everyone pass the ball to Forward!"
Shaolin Temple received the ball but hesitated. "But Captain, Someoka's Shot..."
Endou scolded him, "You need to trust your teammates! Shaolin Temple!" Remembering what Shiki had said, Shaolin Temple encouraged, "Go for it, Someoka!"
With that, he passed the ball to Someoka. Originally more eager than anyone for a Shot, Someoka hesitated upon receiving the ball. Looking at his teammates who believed in him made him fearful as he stared down at the ball.
‘Even though you all believe in me, I don’t believe in myself…’ This was Someoka’s first time feeling afraid of taking a Shot. ‘What if my Shot gets blocked again? If we lose, Raimon will be disbanded… Should I just let Goenji take it? He’s so much better than I am…’
‘If only…’
Suddenly, a voice broke through Someoka's spiraling thoughts. "Someoka!!!" It was Goenji.
Goenji looked at Someoka and said firmly, "Trust me, just kick the ball as you normally would."
"Goenji..."
"Aren't you trying to become the first Forward of Raimon?"
Someoka perked up, "Okay!"
With all his strength, Someoka unleashed, "Azure Dragon Roar!"
The blue dragon emerged once more, its terrifying roar echoing throughout the field.
Hata scoffed, "Hmph, I've said it several times; this kind of shot is useless against my Distorted Space."
On the sidelines, Shiki watched the shot and remarked, "Yeah, if it were the original Azure Dragon Roar, it might not have worked."
"But..."
Goenji dashed towards the Azure Dragon Roar's direction and executed his ultimate technique, "Blazing Tornado!"
Flames erupted from his feet, surging towards the dragon.
The originally blue dragon was engulfed in flames, its blue hue washed away and replaced with a fiery coat.
The deep blue transformed into a restless red.
The crimson dragon burst forth from the flames, charging straight towards the goal.
Although Hata used Distorted Space, that little trick had no effect on Goenji anymore.
At that moment, the dragon was no longer the obedient creature it once was.
The purple energy field was devoured by the dragon's might, crashing Hata along with the ball into the net.
"G! O!! A!! L!!!"
"3-3 tie! Finally, Raimon has caught up to Oni Gari Dou before the match ends."
Ultimate Technique Naming Master Mokkin began his performance, "The combination of Azure Dragon Roar and Blazing Tornado has given birth to unprecedented power."
"What a beautiful combination! Let's name this move Dragon Tornado!"
Someoka asked in confusion, "Did we score?"
Goenji explained, "His hand is also a hypnotic technique; it can throw you off balance and reduce the power of your shot."
"I see..."
"You're amazing, Goenji..."
Seeing the score equalized, Gloomy Valley shouted in frustration, "Damn it! How is this possible? How can it be a tie?!"
"What do we do now? Both our Ghost Binding Technique and Hata's Distorted Space have been countered by Raimon."
Gloomy Valley gritted his teeth and said, "I refuse to accept that we could lose to such a weak Raimon Football Team!"
"Eight Tombs, Sanzu, there's no other way now; we have to use that move!"
"But captain, we haven't succeeded even once during practice."
Gloomy Valley looked deep into the opposing field at Endou and declared, "Now we have no choice but to go all out!"
"This will determine our victory or defeat!"
With that said, Oni Gari Middle School launched their final attack.
Gloomy Valley pushed forward alone with the ball but encountered Kazemaru and MAX along the way. With a swift turn while dribbling, he easily evaded their defense.
"Two down."
Looking at Bishan, Gloomy Valley decisively passed the ball to another Defender, Sanzu.
"Three!"
"Four, five, six!!"
"..."
"…One last one!"
Such impressive ball skills made Endou exclaim, "Amazing!"
Gloomy Valley shouted at Endou, "We will definitely defeat you!"
With Gloomy Valley as the focal point, Eight Tombs and Defender Sanzu formed a triangular formation behind him. The three clenched their left fists and placed them on their right waists. With a turn, they opened their fists, and a strange large eye sprang forth from their palms.
"[Ghostly Binding]"
The eye, with its golden rim, bright red pupil, and pitch-black iris, emitted an unsettling aura. As the ominous light burst forth from the eye, it was about to envelop Endou completely.
'Crack...'
The eye shattered into pieces.
Watching the large eye turn into fragments, Gloomy Valley roared in frustration, "Damn it!!"
At that moment, Kazemaru arrived. Seizing the opportunity when the technique failed, he intercepted the ball at Gloomy Valley's feet.
"Someoka, Goenji, it's up to you!"
With a long pass, the ball returned to Someoka's feet.
"Goenji, go for it!"
"Okay."
"[Dragon Type…]"
"...Tornado]"
The ball shot through the goal of Oni Gari Middle School.
Just as the final whistle blew, Raimon turned the game around with a score of 4-3!
The victorious team, Raimon, celebrated joyfully.
Someoka looked at Goenji, "I won't give up my title as the first Forward."
Goenji simply smiled and said nothing.
Meanwhile…
Gloomy Valley was furiously pounding the ground, "How is this possible?"
"It’s clear…"
"We worked so hard; why did we still lose to such a weak team?!"
Eight Tombs hung his head in despair, "If we can't even beat Raimon, how can we take revenge on them..."
"Who told you not to practice properly? Besides that Ghostly Binding being a truly powerful technique, everything else is just tricks, isn't it?"
Looking towards the source of the voice, everyone from Oni Gari Dou froze in shock; it was none other than Shiki, captain of the team that defeated them last year.
"Hey there, everyone!"
Chimu Liu was taken aback, pointing at Shiki, his words stumbling out. "W-why... why... why are you here?!"
"Holly!!"
Upon hearing that name, Shiki's eyes widened in terror.
She raised a finger to her lips, signaling for silence, and turned to check if Raimon’s team was looking their way before she finally relaxed.
Then, she feigned ignorance and said, "What are you talking about? Did you mistake me for someone else? My name is Yae Shiki!"
"As for why I'm here..."
Shiki deliberately elongated her words, teasing Oni Gari Dou's group.
"Weren't you looking for the white-haired boy before the match? Well, here I am. Aren't you happy?"
Chimu Liu observed her closely and sighed, "So the white-haired boy everyone outside has been talking about is you..."
"I was wondering how a player strong enough to score against the Empire suddenly appeared out of nowhere!"
"If that person is you, it makes perfect sense."
"After all, the Empire is just made up of people, right?"
While Shiki and Chimu Liu were having their 'friendly' exchange, someone nearby overheard this information.
"…"
"I need to go back and investigate Senior Yae thoroughly."
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