This god-like header stunned everyone.
Under the watchful eyes of all, Tendou overpowered the Premier League's top scorer, completing a "slam dunk" filled with visual impact.
You have to know, this was a slam dunk in football!
Anri Teieri simply couldn't control herself, jumping and cheering in the control room.
"GOAL!"
The ball went in. The useless Blue Lock Man did not disappoint; as a goalkeeper, this thing was absolutely unqualified. From what she remembered, this thing had never successfully made a single save, so naturally, it couldn't save this violent header from Tendou, which was comparable to the President's (Cristiano Ronaldo).
The animation immediately went into a replay.
Under the audience's gaze, Tendou had already jumped from the edge of the penalty area. Then, his entire body seemed to fly. Even when pressured by Adam Blake, his body remained as solid as a rock, and he still headed the ball.
Finally, when the ball flew in front of him, he gathered his strength and headed it. Accompanied by a loud bang, the ball smashed into the net like a cannonball.
"GOAL!!"
The whistle blew, the goal was valid. Tendou's team had struck first, taking a 1:0 lead.
How explosive was this header?
Reference C-Ronaldo's header at Juventus.
'A leap into the clouds, a three-meter header shakes the universe!'
Tendou's fans in front of the screen were already spouting cringe poetry in their excitement. Because it was really too cool. The production team even added a pair of angel wings special effect behind him.
Thud.
Tendou landed crookedly. The contact from Adam Blake still had a considerable effect on him.
"What was his contact height?" Anri asked impatiently.
"2.93 meters. The same as C-Ronaldo's," Ego Jinpachi said, taking a deep breath.
This was the first time Tendou had displayed his heading ability on the field. Why hadn't he used it before? Ego felt it was unnecessary; the forwards in Blue Lock couldn't give him enough pressure. Often, Tendou could receive the ball, make a run, charge through the center, and score, without needing to expend too much effort.
If that were the case, then he was very likely to see the real Tendou Kageyoshi in this match.
...
"He jumps so damn high."
"Feels as high as C-Ronaldo."
"His awareness to get to the spot is also outstanding."
The members of the World All-Star Team all looked deeply at Tendou, who, after landing, used his powerful core strength to keep himself from falling.
Before the match with Tendou's team, the Blue Lock teams they had encountered had no one like this. That speed, that strength, that jump... it was all f*cking talent!
Tendou scored first with a header, and Chigiri and the others immediately rushed over to celebrate. After all, they were now facing a super five-man team composed of five star players, not some random cats and dogs like Isagi.
Isagi: "????"
Only one person on the field was not happy. He was Dada Silva. The Brazilian wolf's nose was twisted with anger. He charged at Tendou and said, "Kid, you won't get a chance like this again!"
"You should save it, you Brazilian husky. Passing you is like crossing a wide-open road in the morning. Next time, I'll still dominate you!"
After scoring, Tendou's mood relaxed, and he continued to hit his opponent with trash talk.
Dada Silva's face instantly turned purple with anger. He found that he simply couldn't come up with such elegant trash talk. If he continued to attack this little brat with childish insults, it would only make himself look low-class. He decided to respond to this seemingly skilled little brat with a goal.
But he didn't know that the moment he decided to do so, he had subconsciously placed Tendou on the same level as himself.
...
The players from both sides returned to the center circle.
Although they had been "stolen" from at the start, the expressions of the World All-Star Team were still quite relaxed.
With a tap, Luna passed the ball to Loki, who immediately started running on the spot after receiving it.
Swoosh!
Like a laser beam, he quickly swept past. That exaggerated initial acceleration made Karasu and the others' blood run cold. This initial and maximum speed was something they had only ever seen on Tendou.
"No, he's even faster than Tendou!" Chigiri was无比 shocked. He was a player known for his speed; he knew very well what Loki's speed meant on a football field.
This was the most direct, unreplicable, innate talent!
"This..."
Anri was so scared by the speed that Loki burst out with that her eyes widened.
"This is the Supersonic Prodigy, Julian Loki, the future core attacker of France!" Ego's eyes were grave. Loki was only 17 now, but he had already been selected for the national team. This meant that for at least the next ten years, France wouldn't have to worry about their striker problem. That kind of supreme speed that surpassed everything was the true jewel of football, not comparable to the geniuses mass-produced by the media like Kira Ryosuke.
"Don't even think about getting past!"
Karasu went up to meet him. He had thought carefully about Otoya's words after returning. Then he came to a conclusion. Instead of mindlessly targeting the opponent's weak point, trying to solve the root of the problem directly like Tendou might be a good formula for victory.
Why not start here?
"Hmm... is there no problem with this?"
Loki saw him and, to Karasu's surprise, asked a question in return.
"We're already at this distance, how are you still full of openings?"
Karasu was dumbfounded because this guy didn't speak Japanese. But what was even more frustrating was that Loki was speaking French. The only way the two of them could communicate normally was through football.
Karasu was on high alert, planning to stop Loki the moment he got close, even if it meant fouling.
But then.
Loki's dark golden pupils flashed. Under Karasu's disbelieving gaze, Loki passed him like a streak of light. The whole process, he didn't even have time to react before he was passed.
'Holy crap!'
'Loki's prototype is definitely Mbappé! That speed is too monstrous!'
'The French Supercar!'
'Finally found someone whose special effects can rival Tendou's.'
'Eat my power dribble!'
The bullet comments in the live stream instantly multiplied. The story background of Blue Lock is 2018, but the real-world anime is being serialized in 2025. In this period, Mbappé is already world-famous, hailed as the number one immediate combat power in the world.
"That initial acceleration is too exaggerated," Karasu thought, only horror remaining in his heart. "Sprinting at full speed from the get-go, dribbling without slowing down, with huge strides... this is a European prodigy!"
Loki's debut had stunned everyone, including the audience. This had not happened in the previous matches in Blue Lock.
But.
With a bzzzt, accompanied by flashes of lightning, Tendou's flickering figure actually came charging over.
"Bonjour!"
Tendou's voice, not too loud, not too soft, suddenly exploded in Loki's ear. This polite greeting made Loki involuntarily look over. However, while Tendou's French "hello" sounded friendly, his actions were extremely savage and rude.
His pair of Six Eyes were fixed on the ball at Loki's feet, and he went straight in for a slide tackle.
Caught off guard, Loki not only had the ball tackled away, but he was also sent flying, rolling twice on the ground. The ball went out of bounds.
A throw-in.
"Loki!"
The others came over. Loki waved his hand to show that he was fine. He stared at Tendou, then smiled and replied, "Bonjour!"
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