Although he hadn't played in any matches, Yō had watched several passes from Ashito to Ryōsuke from the substitute bench.
During regular practice, Yō had also practiced basic combinations with him. He knew what that monster was capable of.
In terms of passing skill, he was far superior to Ashito! This pass was placed precisely where Ryōsuke could reach it!
At this moment, behind Ryōsuke, someone leaped high into the air: Jūbē!
"This is my domain!"
His excellent jumping ability and height gave him almost absolute aerial dominance when facing other opponents!
Of course, that excluded opponents like Ryōsuke!
Jūbē jumped high, trying to intercept the ball! But his height wasn't enough! He fell short by a few centimeters!
At that moment, Ryōsuke also jumped up!
❖ First Form ➠ Thunderclap and Flash! ❖
The explosive power from his legs gave him a terrifying jumping ability. Although not as tall as Jūbē, he could reach a height that exceeded his opponent's!
"Sorry, but this is still my territory!"
Ryōsuke seemed to glide through the air, his body stretching out with clearly defined muscle lines!
Yō's pass was perfect, allowing him to comfortably execute a header.
❖ Fifth Form ➠ Heat Lightning! ❖
Ryōsuke concentrated his power in his head and forcefully struck the ball!
"The trajectory is too obvious!" Ken shouted as he rushed forward.
Despite Ryōsuke's frightening jumping ability, a header from that position would have a very predictable trajectory!
He could block it! He had to block it no matter what!
Ken stretched out both hands, trying to block the header.
But at the moment of contact, he felt as if a huge boulder had been placed directly on his hands. No, not a boulder — a bomb dropped from a bomber!
"What is this... such power!"
Ken looked at the soccer ball in his hands in disbelief, as he couldn't withstand the power of this shot and immediately fell to his knees.
Was this what a header could accomplish? Was this even real?!
Ken couldn't stop the ball at all and could only watch as Ryōsuke's header found the net.
[ Scoreboard ]
[ 2:2 ]
The score was tied!
"Beautiful!" Ryōsuke quickly walked to Yō's side, high-fiving him enthusiastically while smiling, "Hiori, how does it feel?"
"It feels great." Yō answered with a smile.
He genuinely smiled for the first time, and although he had only been on the field for a few minutes, he truly felt enjoyment from it.
A pleasure he hadn't experienced in a long time!
[After player Yō Hiori entered the game, Bastard München's offense has undergone a dramatic transformation! With his assist, Ryōsuke Kira successfully scored, tying the game!
Both teams are back on equal footing, so who will have the last laugh?]
At this moment, the commentator was excitedly narrating the match situation.
The intensity of this game was extraordinary!
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"Damn it, that Ryōsuke scored again!"
At Bastard München's youth training base in Munich, after seeing Ryōsuke score, Alexis felt extremely agitated, as if his own team had been scored against by Ryōsuke.
He still harbored a deep grudge against Ryōsuke, wishing he could tear him apart.
But Michael's expression was relatively calm.
He also hated Ryōsuke, but he clearly understood that currently, he couldn't compare to that guy at all. It was precisely his own arrogance that had led to this outcome.
And Michael had to admit that he was more curious about Ryōsuke. He wanted to know just what level this monster could reach.
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"Is Hiori really that strong? I had no idea before." Looking at the tied score on the big screen, Ikki muttered to himself.
Although they were teammates at Blue Lock, he knew Yō was strong, but he didn't expect him to be this strong.
With Yō's entry, Ikki realized an important fact: their strategy of using the entire team to mark Ryōsuke no longer made sense.
Yō possessed ball control abilities second only to Ryōsuke — something no one else on Bastard München could achieve. This meant he could also better organize attacks, enhancing the team's offensive capabilities even without their absolute core.
Moreover, after several rounds of attacks, their goalkeeper's stamina had been severely depleted. Ikki turned his head to look, and Ken's chest was heaving with obvious movements!
With his stamina so depleted, Ubers could no longer maintain defensive pressure on the opponent.
"It seems our tactics need to change. The opponent has added another dribbling point who can organize attacks, which will cause us a lot of trouble."
Oliver also came over and said that after the new guy entered the game, the situation on the field had changed significantly.
Yō's individual offensive ability might not match Kenyū's, but his organizational skills completely free up Ryōsuke to display his offensive capabilities.
In the moment after Bastard München scored, the direction of the entire match completely changed!
Their opponent's offensive style had undergone a dramatic transformation.
"It doesn't matter." Kojiro said with a serious expression, "Although their offense has become more fluid, we just need to score more goals than them from now on. They score one, we score two or three! Their offense might improve, but their collective defense isn't outstanding. Let me completely destroy their defense!"
Similarly, due to stamina issues, Ubers can hardly replicate their previous high-frequency passing moves anymore!
However, they can still rely on the exceptional individual abilities of Kojiro and Shōei, with the others providing support!
"Yes, let's crush them as forwards." Shōei said with a murderous look on his face.
Although the score is tied now, this is the closest he's ever been to getting revenge on Ryōsuke.
This match will be Shōei's signature work to reach a new level. He will lead Ubers to victory!
"Hey, Lorenzo, just let us handle this. You focus on burning yourself out on defense and demonstrate whatever value you have as one of the New Generation World XI!" Shōei turned his head and spoke to Lorenzo in an absolutely commanding tone, like a dictatorial king.
In terms of both value and status, he shouldn't have the right to speak to his teammate in such a manner.
Yet Lorenzo's face broke into a smile, not minding the other's words at all, "I got it, I got it, go ahead! I told you, when you're willing to work with us, all of Ubers will be your most reliable support, okay?"
As he spoke, he turned his head to look at their Coach Marc on the bench.
That man is now in the twilight of his career, and unlike Chris who craves more attention, Marc came to Blue Lock to find his successor for Ubers.
And now, Kojiro and Shōei are the best candidates. Lorenzo's job is to assist from the sidelines as the new kings ascend to their throne!
He will witness the moment when these two beasts transform!
Soon, Ubers launches an attack!
It's still orchestrated by Ikki, while Lorenzo now fully commits himself to defense.
Yō steps forward, immediately sticking close to Ikki.
"So you've been hiding your strength all along? I never expected a weapon like you was hidden here!" Ikki looked at him with a serious expression.
"Sorry, I wasn't deliberately concealing it." Yō says slowly.
"Then why did you choose to 'awaken' in this match?"
"Because I had expectations for myself."
"What?"
"I expected myself to perform well in this match." Yō says with a smile.
"I don't know what you're talking about." Ikki doesn't understand what he means, nor does he intend to waste more time on this topic.
He suddenly accelerated, attempting to get past his opponent!
But Yō proactively moved forward to engage in physical contact.
Though he doesn't look very robust, his static and dynamic talents are actually quite impressive. He cleverly uses his physical advantages to pressure the other's dribbling space!
"What a nuisance!" Ikki desperately protected the ball, his movements becoming somewhat forced.
Yō's defense is full of pressure, and if this continues, he might make a mistake.
However, Ikki is no ordinary player. He took a step back, quickly pulled the ball back, and immediately spun in the opposite direction.
Almost simultaneously, Yō stuck close to him. Although he is slightly inferior to Kenyū in speed and strength, he possesses a more exceptional "instinct".
He anticipated Ikki's potential moves, letting his reactions substitute for thought, moving first.
This instinctive body movement is very similar to Haruhisa's!
But Ikki's goal isn't necessarily to get past Yō; he just needs to create enough space for a pass!
"Go for it, forwards!" he shouted loudly, seizing that less-than-half-second opportunity to powerfully pass the ball.
The target is Shōei!
"So slow!" Shōei stopped the ball with his chest and skillfully turned to face the goal.
Ashito stood in his way!
"What right does a nobody like you have to stand before me?" Seeing that kid appear in front of him, Shōei was clearly displeased.
But Ashito shows not the slightest fear. He knows that with his abilities, he probably can't stop this guy. However... he only needs to distract him, even if just for a second!
Earlier, Kenyū had pushed himself so hard he had to leave the field for treatment, which deeply moved Ashito. He absolutely cannot let his teammates down on defense.
"Some king you are. Just stay right here!" He said loudly, his expression completely serious.
This is the first time he's ever talked tough to a player several levels stronger than himself.
Seeing Ashito's reaction, Shōei's eyebrows visibly twitch; he's clearly been provoked. A terrifying killing intent erupts from him, as if he wants to devour his opponent alive!
Like a hungry wolf eyeing a lost lamb!
Ashito can feel the aura emanating from Shōei. His heart rate suddenly increases, and he feels extremely tense inside.
But even so, he doesn't step back an inch! He will stand his ground here!
"A nobody like you isn't even worthy of being my servant!"
At this moment, Shōei makes his move!
His incredibly fast starting speed and formidable strength transform him into Ubers's battle tank, crushing past Ashito without meeting any resistance!
This is the difference in talent and physical ability. Ashito doesn't even qualify to stand at the same starting line as Shōei. Not many people can reach this level.
But... What if one person isn't enough, how about two?
Just as Shōei got past Ashito, he noticed something. His opponent's face seemed to break into a smile.
"What?" Shōei was confused for a moment.
But in the next instant, he understood.
"Dictatorial king, what lies ahead isn't your throne, but the guillotine prepared for you!"
Yoichi rushed out from the other side, sliding in to tackle the ball away from Shōei!
This is the coordination between him and Ashito!
Ashito knew he couldn't defend against Shōei, but his purpose was to attract the opponent's attention and use his positioning to lure him into a predetermined attack route!
Meanwhile, Yoichi was hiding in Shōei's blind spot, waiting for the chance to intercept. Once the opportunity presented itself, he immediately struck, disrupting the opponent's attack!
"What?" Although Shōei tried to protect the ball immediately, he was still a step too late.
Yoichi's slide tackle successfully stole the ball from under his feet, while he himself lost balance and fell to the ground.
"Isagi!"
Shōei roared hysterically, while Yoichi got up as quickly as possible and rushed toward the opposing half with the ball!
Counterattack!
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