Originating in the United States, Jabberwock—a street‑ball squad whose talent rivals that of NBA pros—arrived in Japan to face Strky, a group of ex‑third‑year players who once competed in the Interhigh and Winter Cup. Yet, because of the huge skill gap, Jabberwock won effortlessly. Their leader, Nash Gold Jr., ridiculed every Japanese player"s style by likening them to monkeys. The exhibition sparked intense debate among local fans, many of whom had never witnessed such elite play. Nevertheless, Strky"s determination left a lasting impression on the crowd for years. Angered by the insult, Kagetora Aida demanded a rematch. Confident that nothing would change, Nash accepted. Kagetora then formed Vorpal Swords, a crew drawn from the Generation of Miracles, including Kuroko Tetsuya and Kagami Taiga, as only they could hope to challenge an opponent that seemed invincible from every angle.
