Team V kicked off.
Reo led the attack, and his offensive rhythm suddenly picked up significantly.
Unlike before, this time he first passed the ball to a minor Forward on the wing, using his weak presence and slightly looser marking to get the ball passed back to his feet.
He seized the opportunity to bypass Team Z's front line.
Bachira went up to him.
"Hehe, you're really good, too. Whether it's your dribbling skills or anything else, it's hard to believe you've only been playing football for half a year."
A smile appeared on Reo's face, "That's enough."
"After all, I'm a genius."
As he spoke, he pressed one hand against Bachira's ribs and cleverly crossed the football.
That arc… even Bachira, who was also proficient in passing and dribbling, couldn't help but exclaim, "Beautiful trajectory."
Reo didn't even have time to be proud.
Bachira suddenly changed the subject, "But, is it really okay to pass it there?"
"That's where monsters lurk…"
The moment Nagi, who was pushing Forward, was about to receive the ball, a figure that tore through space from the darkness shot out, and with the surge of its aura, a cold current rushed Forward.
It was Kira Ryosuke.
He had anticipated Reo's passing route and blocked Nagi's path.
Seeing this scene.
A sneer also crossed Reo's lips, "Indeed, Ryosuke's talent goes without saying."
"But, my link-up play with Nagi has never failed. He's a treasure I finally managed to discover."
As he said this, Reo's eyes showed confidence in each other.
Having known each other for only half a year, the two were like brothers, inseparable, and had already cultivated a sufficiently deep bond and understanding.
With a simple pass.
Just from the ball's trajectory, Nagi would understand his intention.
They would create a perfect performance on the field.
Reo was the magician, responsible for presenting versatility, and Nagi was the treasure in the magician's hand, capable of generating countless creative possibilities.
The sparks ignited by this would allow them to shine on the green field.
"Nagi, you'll get past him, won't you?"
"Prove it to me, that my treasure is the strongest."
Reo placed all his hopes on this one ball.
Looking at the pass falling from above, whistling through the wind, Nagi knew perfectly well that this was the magic Reo had always given him, which he had always enjoyed.
"Good ball."
He couldn't help but murmur, and the ideas in his mind surged like waves.
He actually used his back to receive the ball, neatly getting past Kira Ryosuke.
Then he lifted his foot and shot.
It went into the net.
This victorious scene, like ten thousand points of light, gathered in those red pupils.
Eye of the Heavenly Emperor.
Seeing everything, predicting the trajectory that was about to happen.
Kira Ryosuke's lips curled, "You're really interesting, Nagi."
"Although you still lack independence and a desire to win, I acknowledge your talent."
Bang!
The next second.
He suddenly lifted his foot and preemptively blocked the back-trap move, "Unfortunately, your evolution is too low. If you want to get past me, die once and then try again."
The ball was intercepted.
Zantetsu was shocked.
Reo was stunned.
Nagi also let out a soft "Oh?", seemingly never having expected his trap to be intercepted by someone.
In his dull pupils, there was a hint of surprise, and also a strange flame burning brightly.
Team V immediately fell into a panic.
"A counterattack is coming, hurry back to defend."
Everyone desperately ran back.
Isagi Yoichi and the others were like sharp arrows, piercing directly into the opponent's defensive hinterland.
"The balance, it's time to break it."
A sharp gleam flashed in Kira Ryosuke's eyes. After faking past Nagi in front of him, he lifted his right foot and fiercely kicked the ball.
Boom!
In an instant.
The ball let out a piercing hum, like a meteor streaking across the starry sky, steadily landing at Isagi Yoichi's feet.
"Good pass, Your Majesty the Tyrant."
Isagi Yoichi marveled that this ball seemed to have a soul, actively floating to his feet, allowing him to dribble Forward in the most perfect posture without any effort.
This exquisite long pass.
Even calling it world-class would not be an exaggeration.
"Isagi, over here."
Seeing someone trying to surround them, Bachira and Seichi coordinated, playing a one-two.
They easily broke through the defense and dribbled deep into the opponent's half.
"Stop them."
Reo shouted anxiously, his face full of unwillingness. This was the first time his cooperation with Nagi had been easily broken, and that indescribable feeling made him extremely annoyed.
Zantetsu truly lived up to his title as the King of Initial Speed.
With his terrifying explosive power, he caught up with Bachira in a very short time, "Don't even think about escaping, Fringe-head."
Bachira chuckled, "Fast Glasses?"
He stopped his Forward momentum, "Since I can't run away, I'll just get past you."
He skillfully executed an aerial elastico, causing Zantetsu to be pulled off balance. Zantetsu could only be astonished by his opponent's imagination, watching Bachira pass the ball to the red figure flashing past the sideline the moment he got past him.
"That's…"
The galloping swift foot, the red-haired young lady Chigiri Hyoma.
He was like a hunting cheetah, swift as the wind.
He carried the ball, using his speed to effortlessly beat three Team V defenders. No one could contend with him.
"Don't just stand foolishly in front of the goal, block the shooting lane."
Team V's goalkeeper calmly judged Chigiri's attacking route, directing his defenders to position themselves.
Looking at the impenetrable wall of players.
Chigiri smiled arrogantly, "You've all focused on me, seems like you've forgotten about that shooting monster, haven't you?"
He decisively passed the ball.
The landing spot was exactly where Kunigami Rensuke was, attacking within a 28-meter shooting range.
"Oh no."
Team V's goalkeeper's face changed drastically. His defensive position was biased to the left, leaving the right half of the goal wide open, making it difficult to block.
Nevertheless, he desperately rushed Forward.
Trying to plug the gap.
"Go in!"
Kunigami unleashed a powerful shot.
Bang!
His power, his shooting speed, the ball's rotation, all combined.
Creating the terrifying shooting monster within 28 meters.
The goalkeeper could only watch helplessly as the ball pierced the net, his face filled with despair.
"It's not over yet."
At the crucial moment.
A figure sped Forward, his shadow stretching long, like an impenetrable mountain. He blocked the ball outside the goal with a left-footed bicycle kick.
The ball was sent flying high, and the crisis was temporarily averted.
Kunigami spat fiercely, "Damn it."
Reo, on the other hand, was overjoyed, "Zantetsu."
"Well done, Speed Superman."
But very quickly, the smile on his face froze.
"Hey, hey, hey, why are you there?"
Below the football, the puzzle in Isagi Yoichi's eyes was complete. He successfully captured the fish that slipped through the net, seized the opportunity for victory, and took a volley shot.
The ball went into the net with a resounding thud.
Goal — — — — — —
The ball went in!
"Team Z once again, with perfect coordination, contributed a brilliant goal."
"Leading Team V with a score of 3:2."
Everyone swarmed towards Isagi Yoichi.
Happily sharing the joy of the moment.
"This guy, he's lucky."