Feast of Monochrome Ball Tournament Chapter 2

Gensokyo Legend Sages Training Camp

-Head Priest's Special Notes-

"Taste my Reverse Invoker, Yukari!"

"Not so fast Okina! Danmaku Barrier!"

Yukari firmly catches Okina's Reverse Invoker, thanks to her Danmaku Barrier. Nearly every elite boss from whole Touhou Project is listed there, even those from PC-98 is joining them as well. One could see that the Head Priest himself is the one who coached them, just like now disbanded ZUN ZUN Town, the EX Team that appears in the Moushuuden Tournament. Only this time, there are more members joining thanks to the recent challenges from both World All-Stars and Inazuma All-Stars. "Two of legendary soccer teams are waiting for us to take them head-on. Make sure you all work hard to get the place." All of GLS member replies in unison. "Yes, Head Priest!" They continue their training soon afterwards. 'By now, Kuma must've completed scouting the team with that boy as the center. I'm interested to see what they truly capable of.' The Head Priest then looks at the note he has.

"It seems the PC-98 Squad already get another member that even I didn't know… Their status as primal members might be the reason why they can keep up with the new generations. I better consider this to make starting line-ups."

"Hana Kazami… True to her status as insider, she almost never shows up anywhere until her debut in New Era Tournament. She can cooperate with Yuuka Kazami and Mima, to my surprise. You could say that they are my answer to counter Magus Trio."

"Yumemi Okazaki... When was the last time I saw her again…? Right… Back in 1990s. She also shows some potential that matches current era members, Sumireko Usami in particular. The fact that they both are Outsiders surprises me. Now to see which one of them is better…"

"Many says that these two are catastrophic pair ever exist in PC-98. I must say, Mugetsu and Gengetsu really show their worth as Demon sisters. It became more difficult than I thought, not to mention Shinki also managed to outpace many players…"

"Eiki and Komachi said that they already scouted by another team. I wonder which team it is…"

Gensokyo Legend Sages Members :

Goalkeeper : [22] Yukari Yakumo (C) (八雲紫), [21] Kanako Yasaka (八坂神奈子)

Defender : [04] Suwako Moriya (洩矢諏訪子), [06] Tenshi Hinanawi (比那名居天子),[17] Hana Kazami (風見花), [29] Fujiwara no Mokou (藤原妹紅), [31] Suika Ibuki (伊吹萃香), [34] Yuyuko Saigyouji (西行寺幽々子), [35] Kasen Ibaraki (茨木華扇), [37] Keine Kamishirasawa (上白沢慧音), [43] Ran Yakumo (八雲藍), [96] Kaguya Houraisan (蓬莱山輝夜)

Midfielder : [13] Eirin Yagokoro (八意永琳), [15] Yuuka Kazami (風見幽香), [18] Remilia Scarlet (レミリア・スカーレット),[28] Iku Nagae (永江衣玖), [30] Hata no Kokoro (秦こころ), [32] Toyosatomimi no Miko (豊聡耳神子), [47] Okina Matara (摩多羅隠岐奈), [65] Shinki (神綺), [67] Yumemi Okazaki (岡崎夢美), [72] Sumireko Usami (宇佐見菫子), [78] Shinmyoumaru Sukuna (少名針妙丸), [90] Junko (純狐)

Forward : [16] Byakuren Hijiri (聖白蓮), [19] Flandre Scarlet (フランドール・スカーレット), [27] Mima (魅魔), [41] Utsuho Reiuji (霊烏路空), [84] Joon Yorigami (依神女苑), [85] Shion Yorigami (依神紫苑), [87] Mugetsu (夢月), [88] Gengetsu (幻月), [91] Hecatia Lapislazuli (ヘカーティア・ラピスラズリ)

Then the Head Priest looks at Touhou All-Stars United note that has been left by Kuma. This team is the first one to face the team that now called World All-Stars.

Touhou All-Stars United Members :

Goalkeeper : [01] Letty Whiterock (SGGK) (レティ・ホワイトロック), [21] Kanako Yasaka (八坂神奈子), [22] Yukari Yakumo (八雲紫)

Defender : [04] Suwako Moriya (洩矢諏訪子), [05] Shiki Eiki Yamaxanadu (四季映姫・ヤマザナドゥ), [06] Tenshi Hinanawi (比那名居天子), [12] Sakuya Izayoi (十六夜咲夜), [14] Cirno (チルノ), [23] Rin Kaenbyou (火焔猫燐), [29] Fujiwara no Mokou (藤原妹紅), [31] Suika Ibuki (伊吹萃香), [34] Yuyuko Saigyouji (西行寺幽々子), [35] Kasen Ibaraki (茨木華扇), [37] Keine Kamishirasawa (上白沢慧音)

Midfielder : [10] Reimu Hakurei (C) (博麗霊夢), [11] Alice Margatroid (アリス・マーガトロイド), [13] Eirin Yagokoro (八意永琳), [15] Yuuka Kazami (風見幽香), [17] Shou Toramaru (寅丸星), [20] Sanae Kochiya (東風谷早苗), [24] Patchouli Knowledge (パチュリー・ノーレッジ), [28] Iku Nagae (永江衣玖), [30] Hata no Kokoro (秦こころ), [33] Mononobe no Futo (物部布都)

Forward : [09] Marisa Kirisame (霧雨魔理沙), [16] Byakuren Hijiri (聖白蓮), [18] Remilia Scarlet (レミリア・スカーレット), [19] Flandre Scarlet (フランドール・スカーレット), [26] Komachi Onozuka (小野塚小町), [27] Mima (魅魔), [32] Toyosatomimi no Miko (豊聡耳神子), [36] Hong Meiling (紅美鈴), [41] Utsuho Reiuji (霊烏路空)

"Note to self : Stay up to date with recent news." It seems the Head Priest noticed that not a single player from the Third Division is listed there. "And again, knowing Kuma, he must've already recruited Touhou Top 4 and Letty. From what I heard, there are few Outsiders that Kuma recruit as well. That boy is one of them, needless to say." He was about to resume his thoughts when the 'camp' unexpectedly attacked by savage beasts. (Who the heck have such idea to set the 'camp' at wilderness?!) Before he say even a word… "You don't have to worry about us, Head Priest. This might be a good time to test out our soccer skills." Yukari then picks out a ball out of nowhere and throw it to Scarlet sisters. Knowing what it means, Remilia takes the ball and urges Flandre to run forward. Then Remilia executes her Master of the Red Sun at Flandre, who jumps and shoots with her 16-clawed Flame Wall. It manages to obliterate a beast. "Nice. But it seems we need more shots to beat the remaining beasts. Everyone, move to your positions!"

Next, all you could see is storm of shoots. Suwako's Moriya's Iron Ring, Tenshi's Hisouten Beam, Hana and Yuuka's Twin Sunflower Spark, Mokou's Fujiyama Volcano, Suka's Togakushi Boulder, Yuyuko's Ageless Dream, Kasen's Hawk Beacon, Keine's First Pyramid, Ran's Fox-Tanuki Youkai Laser, Kaguya's Buddhist Diamond, Eirin's Apollo 13, Iku's Dragonfish Drill, Kokoro's Kagura Lion, Miko's Guse Flash, Shinki's Black Storm, Yumemi's Strawberry Burst, Sumireko's 3D Printer Gun, Shinmyoumaru's Oni Stabber, Junko's Light Palm, Byakuren's Star Maelstrom, Mima's Starlight Wave, Utsuho's Peta Flare, Joon and Shion's Black Pigeon, Mugetsu and Gengetsu's Abyss Strike, and Hecatia's Lunatic Impact. (Again, just how many beasts are there?!)

"See? No need to worry." Yukari winks as she disposes the beasts' beaten form with multiple gaps. Not that the Head Priest worried about that in the first place, though… (The heck?!) 'It becomes harder now…' Looking at the note given to him by an unknown sender, he sighs deeply. "So that's their current team…" Needless to say, that notecontains data about a certain team.

Danmakufu Ace Squad Members :

Goalkeeper : [56] Sengo Sanada (真田千子), [54] Nomi no Hanie (野見埴得)

Defender : [05] Shiki Eiki Yamaxanadu (四季映姫・ヤマザナドゥ), [07] Mumumu Mikaboshi (甕星無々夢), [47] Kage Mimeima (魅明魔影), [49] Fuma Mishandra (フーマ・ミシャンドラ), [79] Otohime Kanpukugu (觀福宮乙姫), [82] An Yaezaki (八重咲 杏), [95] Hatsuna Magatsuji (曲辻初名)

Midfielder : [33] Michel Sant'Angelo (ミシェル・サンタンジェ), [40] Iesua Nazarenus (C) (イシュア・ナザレヌス), [59] Tenmu Suitokuin (祟徳院天夢), [62] Mitama Magahara (禍原命廟), [64] Megumi Yaobi (八百比惠), [65] Mikoto Yaobi (八百比海琴), [87] Rakukun Momosame (桃雨洛薰), [88] Yamatoyo no Momohime (邪馬台与桃姫)

Forward : [26] Komachi Onozuka (小野塚小町), [66] Tensei Muriya (梦璃夜天星), [76] Takenouchi no Tarumi (武内垂神), [86] Rakuki Momosame (桃雨洛熙), [98] Suitenguu no Himehiko (水天宮皇女)

"I don't know why, but I get the feeling that both of them are selected as starters for each DAS matches. Look like it was better for them to be there instead here… And that boy even said that the team captain is his mentor…"Certainly, from the records of DAS matches, Eiki and Komachi also listed as 'Divine Aces', their main pillars. It really went that far since no other players has number below 40 there. (Note : Number 40 also associated with a certain event in New Testament. All Christians know what I mean by that. That also explains who Iesua is based from. In case you still don't get it, here's a simple hint, INRI. Touhou Wiki also has a page for The Last Comer. And no, I don't promote Christianity here, but I'm Christian myself.)

The Head Priest then looks at the combination play trainings. Just as he suspect, the sisters have most points in one-two. Remilia and Flandre utilize their speed to do rapid passes. Hana and Yuuka compensate their lack of agility with high maneuverability, allows them to do combination plays even when the ball is in air. Mugetsu and Gengetsu rely on their primal strength to break through. Then Joon and Shion literally switch sides each time they pass the ball, and it should be noted that either one of them is the one who keeps it, and only passes to the other when they want to score. In other sides, Keine and Mokou show their combination defense as side-backs and wing-backs. Needless to say that Yukari and Yuyuko works best as goalkeeper and sweeper combination. Junko and Hecatia took the next spot, thanks to their 'hellish' combination offense, with Junko crosses to Hecatia as the latter split herself to three forms. Flandre took the cue for illusionary dribble with her Four of a Kind, which she later upgrades to Five of a Kind. Certainly many players also have their set of upgraded skills as well.

"Milka sure picked out a formidable squad… Then Kuma, Reimu, and that boy, Yasei Sugaku, are struggling as well… It's no wonder that each team led by him is unbeatable, and get draw at worst… Some even say that boy emulates Tsubasa Ozora in every way possible… Even their names are translatable…" (Note : Tsubasa Ozora Big Sky Wing and Yasei Sugaku Wilderness Mathematics) The Head Priest feels that the match with GUF won't be as easy as it seems, especially because Yasei, the said boy, is leading them. He is already aware that Yasei took role as GUF Zen Captain when catastrophic incidents happen, and yet able to keep low profile so most people only recognize him as everyday freelancer who's willing to help anyone, no matter the payment. "No wonder again… That boy is already a hard worker from the start…" Comparing Yasei and Reimu is like comparing two sides of the coins. Sure, both are prodigies. But Yasei works hard to gain that status, while Reimu is blessed with it. Yasei's first cap on resolving incidents is when Yorigami sisters start using Perfect Possession as robbery method. He assists by shooting a non-lethal bullet on Shion's back, thus breaking her Spell Card, allowing Reimu to beat her without any restraints. The said shrine maiden only aware about that recently, and frowns heavily few days ago. The Head Priest decides that it's enough for his thoughts now. He still has a team to manage. "Whatever the results we got, it doesn't matter. I only hope that Gensokyo can show their skills against world-class rivals. Might as well as seeing what they are really capable of." That being said, both Yukari and Kanako managed to stop many shots from the outfielders. But he notices that Kanako lacks jumping skill, and relies on her Expanded Onbashira to cover it. Look like he already decided the main keeper.

Meanwhile, on Gensokyo Main Stadium…

Kuma can be seen discussing tactics with Yasei and Reimu. "What do you think, Hachikuma-kantoku?" Yasei speaks his suggestion to let Hotaru play. Both Reimu and Kuma fell silent for a period before the former shrugs and nods. "Well, it could be unfair for them if Letty plays. Besides, she already has a rival." All of them nods and then moves to the field. Cirno's team has already done with the tactic discussions as well.

Bridge to the Next Chapter

The first match of GUF will begin shortly. Yasei will face Cirno, his first rival in Gensokyo, on a soccer match. And what's more, both of them are team captains now. He feels that this match shouldn't be taken lightly, since he's the one who decided to preserve Letty for later matches. You can see the proof of his seriousness below. NSC United is surprisingly well-organized, with Night Dwellers Trio as forwards and Three Fairies of Light as midfielders. So excluding Hotaru, GUF line-up below is the best he could set. Kuma also didn't expect this line-up at first, but he understands what it mean right away.

Gensokyo Union Fighters (3-4-3) [Ribbon color Black]:

Goalkeeper : [43] Hotaru Mizutani (水谷 蛍)

Defender : [12] Sakuya Izayoi (十六夜 咲夜), [60] Iseya Sugaku (数学 伊勢谷), [86] Izayoi Sakamaki (逆廻 十六夜)

Midfielder : [10] Reimu Hakurei (博麗 霊夢), [20] Sanae Kochiya (東風谷 早苗), [46] Lucy Thesda (ルーシー・テスダ), [58] Reisen Udongein Inaba (鈴仙・優曇華院・イナバ)

Forward : [09] Marisa Kirisame (霧雨 魔理沙), [48] Youmu Konpaku (魂魄 妖夢), [55] Yasei Sugaku (C) (数学 野生)

"Cirno and her team are also part of GUF as well. So don't underestimate them only because their looks. They might be able to surprise even us. Stay on guard." And so Yasei speaks one last direction before all GUF players takes their position.

Neo Sub-Characters United (4-3-3) [Ribbon color Blue] :

Goalkeeper : [39] Daiyousei (大妖精)

Defender : [14] Cirno (C) (チルノ), [32] Lily White (リリーホワイト), [55] Eternity Larva (エタニティラルバ), [97] Clownpiece (クラウンピース)

Midfielder : [29] Sunny Milk (サニーミルク), [30] Luna Child (ルナチャイルド), [43] Star Sapphire (スターサファイア)

Forward : [45] Rumia (ルーミア), [67] Mystia Lorelei (ミスティア・ローレライ), [71] Wriggle Nightbug (リグル・ナイトバグ)

"We all heard that GUF main team is the main powerhouse of every soccer tournament held in Gensokyo, with him as the center. All we need to do is to do our best, so we don't have any regret." Cirno also gives one last direction as well.

Only seconds before kick-off…