32 Counter Attack

The second quarter finally started again but the downturn still hit the Cyoku High School team. Footsteps alternating accompanied by the squeaking sound of shoes rubbing against the floor to make the atmosphere more tense. Number by number alternately printed by the opposing team further adds to the downturn of the Cyoku High School team that hasn't even scored one.

With the acquisition of a 54-0 score enough to make the Nidou High School team have the upper hand leaving the Cyoku High School team without scoring a single point.

'Slicky Slime'

A technical rapport with the ability to make a ball as slippery as an eel was launched by Clay while the ball would be controlled by his opposing team so that the ball could not even be touched.

Outside the field precisely in the spare seat, stood Gyo and Ren who were alarmed because they saw the team's cohesiveness which was almost half filled with new members.

With worried faces, Gyo and Ren looked at the coach, hoping he would do something until finally what they had hoped was answered. Mr. Yagami gave a gesture with his hand to the team members who were in the field who made them nod their heads in understanding the meaning of the gesture.

With incredible speed, Raito immediately ran towards Ogure who was carrying the ball and stealing.

'Slicky Slime'

Clay quickly used his ability to make the ball slippery, but Raito casually dribbled the ball without fearing the ball would slip from his hand.

"W-what happened? Isn't my ability still active?"

Clay was astonished at what happened before his eyes until he finally realized something was different from the ball in Raito's hand.

"Th-that's sand?"

It turns out that the ball held by Raito has been coated with sand which makes a smooth ball can be held freely by Raito.

'Sand Barrier'

Kaze uses his abilities along with his hand pointing at the ball held by Raito.

"Apparently so !! That sand is that person's ability," Clay said.

"Then I will use my technique that cannot be stopped."

'Reverse Doll'

Kiriya with her ability tried to control Raito's body in order to pass the ball to her however. . .

'Dragon's Roar'

A burst of energy aimed at him which made the technique released was accepted by Ryu who was far behind. Raito who saw the opportunity immediately passed the ball to Hiruka who had run into the opponent's ring before finally Hiruka received the ball and shot 3 points from outside the area of attack and scored three points.

Flash back....

The physical training carried out by the Cyoku High School basketball team ends and now is the time for them to devise a strategy that will be used in tomorrow's match.

"This is the video recording of the last match of the Nidou High School team. Inside it contains the abilities of some of its players," Mr. Yagami said while showing a cassette.

With the videotape, they are trying to develop a strategy that will be used for tomorrow's match. They began to analyze the abilities of the opponent starting from Clay to the other members.

"From what I see, with the ability of 3 people they are able to defeat his opponents," Hiruka said giving his opinion.

"Two of them don't even bother to use their abilities," Shin continued.

"The slick ability and the ability that seems to be able to control the body of others ... well, it seems that is all we can analyze at this time," said Mr. Yagami.

"Then how do we overcome their abilities?" Gyo asked curiously.

"If the ability is slippery, I can overcome it with my own sand ability. By coating it with sand I think it won't work anymore," Kaze replied.

"I'm not sure my ability will be useful to the ability to control the body because I think my ability to be useful will only be the ability of the taunt to make them direct their abilities at me," continued Ryu.

"But we can't be sure of the truth if we don't try it first. Therefore we wait until they use that ability first and then we do our plan," Hiruka said.

"Then wait for my cue before using your abilities," Mr. Yagami said.

Flashback end ...

The first number was finally successfully created by Hiruka to make his teammate's morale back up. They were again excited to win this match when the plans they had arranged neatly finally succeeded.

"S-great, so this is our new member's ability"

Ren was amazed to see the abilities released by Kaze and Ryu.

"You see, right? This is a different composition I said earlier," said Mr. Yagami with a satisfied smile.

Slowly but surely the Cyoku High School team began to lead the game by continuing to add numbers so the current score is 16-54 even though the Nidou High School team is still in the lead.

Seeing his team which is currently having difficulty adding numbers makes the captain and one other player start their moves. Shin, who is now trying to add numbers, became their first victim.

'Nightmare Haze'

The red mist released by Daren covered Shin and made him reflexively release the ball in his hand and ran scared as if being chased by something.

"Shin what happened?" Ryu asked worried about the condition of his team mate.

"T-at ... there is a very scary figure preparing to pounce on me," Shin stammered.

Feeling that he would be torn to pieces by a scary figure was enough to make Shin's legs waver in fear.

"A nightmare that is too childish," Daren said while picking up the ball that Shin had previously released.

Daren deftly dribbles the ball in his hand trying to get past Ryu who is guarding it.

"Feel the nightmare that you all feared"

'Nightmare Haze'

Daren returned to use the ability of his red mist that blew towards Ryu and his friends.

In the fog Ryu saw his mother carrying a broom stick about to beat him, Raito felt as if he was hit by a car and broke his leg until it was wrapped in gauze, Ryu looked back at the figure he was afraid of and Kaze saw himself in his own funeral.

Meanwhile, Hiruka who was in the red fog saw Hiro his old friend looking at him with a cynical look as if he was jealous of Hiruka who was surrounded by a good teammate and could still play basketball happily.

"Enjoy the nightmare of your deepest hearts !!"

Daren was satisfied with the results of the ability he used and then casually walked past his opponents who were already helpless preparing to score but ...

priiiitttt .....

The sound of the whistle stopped him so he failed to score.

"24-Second Violation"

Apparently Daren did not pay attention to the ball possession time so the ball is now automatically controlled by the Cyoku High School team.

"Oops, it seems I was too busy paying attention to your scared faces so you forgot the time," Daren said casually.

"That ability is like the ability of the Taki we fought yesterday but the effect is different," Gyo said aware of the opponent's ability.

"If only I were demoted I would have been able to overcome it with my wind ability," Ren said irritably.

"Calm down and trust your teammates," Pak Yagami said casually.

The ball returns to the field when Shin passes, but in their hearts they still feel extreme fear but can still hold themselves to continue the match.

Operand after operant launched in order to return to attack, but when near Daren unwittingly their hands trembled with fear because of Daren's ability.

"This time I won't repeat the mistake, I'll make sure the ball arrives on time," Daren said, preparing to launch the technique.

'Nightmare Haze'

The red fog blows back towards the Cyoku High School team but this time there is something different.

"A scary mist ... but I can still handle it," Kaze said confidently.

'Sandstorm'

Suddenly the wind blew hard with sand that surrounded the entire basketball court and blew in the direction of the opponent's defense which made the red mist emitted by Daren disappear.

"This time we will score again," Kaze said firmly.

whats next?

to be continued