THE PAIN - Inazuma Eleven Go Fanfic

CHAPTER 43: TRAINING

As the sun hasn't risen on the horizon, casting Okinawa into darkness, its inhabitants enjoy a serene slumber. In the quietude of Oceanic Cottage, Raimon rests peacefully until an unexpected disturbance shatters the tranquility.

A powerful siren echoes throughout the entire cottage, jolting the entire Raimon team from their dreams. Not until, they were greeted by a commanding voice emanating from the speaker box, "Rise and shine, Minna! Make your way to the field; I expect to see you there." The announcement repeats twice, yet some members of Raimon struggle to fully awaken.

The voice adds a stern warning, "Anyone not present in 5 minutes will face consequences." the voice warns sternly, causing a ripple of urgency among the team. The impending threat compelled the drowsy players to shake off their slumber, prompting them to hastily exit their rooms and converge on the field.

At the field, the brunette is waiting alone on the field for everyone to arrive. One by one, the members arrived still half asleep, and greeted their Coach and others face-planted on the ground.

As usual, Shindou, the team captain speaks first in favor of everyone. "Endou, what are you planning this early?"

Endou remains silent. Shindou looks at the ace striker and ace defender beside him, understanding that their Coach will not plan on answering their question.

As Endou inspects everyone, silently counting in his mind then later satisfied that they are complete. "Now that everyone is here. I will cut to the chase. Starting today is the start of your training."

"Ehhh!!!" The team collectively expresses their surprise.

"Are you being serious, Coach? At this time of the day?" asked Hikaru, not liking the idea while supporting the half-asleep little goalkeeper to not let him fall to the ground.

Endou nods as his answer as the others start complaining about how they are still sleepy. Later on, Endou checks on his time and realizes that they have to start.

"Minna! I'm dead serious and right about now, your first task is to pull one of those tires..." He points to the pile of tires at the side of the field and turns behind towards the mountain. "To that peak of that mountain. I'll be waiting for you there. Change first to your uniform."

The discontented murmurs ripple through the team, Hamano voices his objection with a frown. "Coach, that's torture! Are you seriously making us drag those tires up a mountain?"

"No buts. Just do it." Coach Endou reiterates firmly, leaving no room for negotiation, and strides away toward the field, a collective groan of annoyance emanates from the team. The air is thick with unhappy murmurs as they reluctantly head towards the pile of tires.

Kariya, in a state of fatigue, mumbles, "Can't believe we're doing this at the crack of dawn," forcing himself to drag his feet along.

"But seriously, this is insane!" Hayami exclaims, shaking his head in disbelief.

Kurama, sharing in the sentiment, chimes in, "Couldn't Coach have chosen a more reasonable time for this hell?"

Kuramada remarks with a scowl, "This better be worth it, Coach. Dragging tires at this hour should be against some kind of rule."

As they change to their uniforms, the realization of the daunting task ahead sinks in. The weight of the tires and the uphill trip to the mountain peak loom over them like an impending storm.

Despite the complaints and groans, the team not have much of a choice ready themselves for the challenge, uncertain of what Coach Endou has in store for them on this crack-of-dawn mountain mission.