Gridiron Titan: The Rise of Deimon - eyeshield 21 fanfic

Hiruma stood with his arms crossed, looking over the team as if evaluating the very air around them. "Alright, here's how it's gonna be," he began, his voice carrying an unshakable confidence. His eyes shifted to Sena, who had been pacing nervously.

"Sena, you're gonna play running back. You've got the speed, the footwork, and the drive. We need someone who can get past defenders in a flash. You in?"

Sena nodded, visibly relieved. "Yeah, I got it, Hiruma! I'll make sure to give it everything I have."

Hiruma flashed a grin, then turned his attention to the rest of the team. "Now for the rest of you..."

His gaze lingered on TJ for a moment. "You, I see you as a solid option for tight end and linebacker. You've got the build for it, and I can tell you've got some skills on the field." Hiruma tilted his head, narrowing his eyes slightly as he assessed TJ's stature. "I haven't seen you play yet, but you seem like you know what you're doing."

TJ chuckled and shrugged casually. "Well, I've played a bit of both positions before," he said, a sly smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. "I've had some experience with tight end and linebacker in high school... let's just say I've gotten pretty good at it."

Hiruma raised an eyebrow, intrigued but not fully convinced. "Hmm. Alright, we'll see if you can back that up. But, I like your confidence."

TJ's smile grew. "Confidence is key, right?" he said. "I'll show you what I've got. I'm sure I can make those positions work."

Sena, now more relaxed, turned to TJ with a grin. "I'm starting to think you might be holding back on us, huh?"

TJ just shrugged again. "Guess you'll find out soon enough."

Hiruma, always focused on results, nodded and turned to the rest of the team. "Alright then, Kurita, you're gonna be our Center and defensive lineman. You've got the strength to hold the line."

Kurita nodded eagerly. "You can count on me, Hiruma!"

Kurita, still adjusting to the fast pace of Hiruma's leadership, raised his hand with a question. "Hiruma, when's our next game? Do we have time to prepare?"

Hiruma grinned, showing off his sharp teeth. "Tomorrow," he said, his tone matter-of-factly, as if it was the most natural thing in the world. "We're playing a game tomorrow. We've gotta move fast if we're going to have a full team."

Kurita blinked, taken aback. "Wait, tomorrow? But... we don't have all the positions filled yet! And we don't even have a full team."

Hiruma looked at him with a smirk, not the least bit phased by the situation. "Yeah, that's the fun part. For the rest of today, you guys are on recruiting duty. We need players to fill in the gaps. I don't care if we have to pull people off the street—just get it done."

Sena looked nervous, glancing between Hiruma and Kurita. "Wait, so we're going to find players just like that?"

Hiruma's eyes gleamed with excitement. "Exactly. We don't need any fancy practices. We'll grab whatever people we can get, throw them in, and see if they can keep up. It's all about testing their mettle under pressure."

TJ leaned back slightly, trying to get a sense of what Hiruma was aiming for. "So, we're really just going to go out there and grab random people for positions?"

Hiruma laughed, tapping his head with his finger. "You've got it, rookie. It's all about finding those who have heart and can make it work on the field. I'm sure you've seen how fast things move around here. We don't waste time."

Kurita nodded, though he still looked a little uncertain. "Alright... I'll help find some players. Who do we need exactly?"

Hiruma's eyes scanned over the group, his face lighting up with a mischievous grin. "Well, I've already got my spot covered—I'm the quarterback," he said confidently, crossing his arms. "But we still need a wide receiver, some offensive and defensive linemen, and maybe a backup running back. Get on it—fast. I'll be at the field making sure everything's set up for tomorrow."

Sena gulped, feeling the weight of the responsibility. "This is impossible."

TJ clapped him on the back. "Hey, at least we're getting into the action, right? Let's make sure to find the best players we can. We'll make this team work."

Hiruma, already walking off with a cocky swagger, called back over his shoulder, "Let's get moving, boys. I want this team filled by sundown!"