Seeing Shidou Ryusei get selected.
The Monk, on the contrary, breathed a sigh of relief.
Bachira stared intently at Ye Liangqiu's back. The two hadn't exchanged a word after the match, as if they were strangers...
At this moment, he felt as if his heart had slowed by half a beat.
His fingers involuntarily tightened, turning somewhat pale...
Kurona Ranze looked at the five departing individuals, a hint of unwillingness flashing in his eyes, but he still showed his little shark smile, "Forget it, these monsters being together actually makes it much easier for others."
"After all, they've already entered the next stage."
"Time to start all over again."
He suddenly looked at the silent Bachira, "Bachira Meguru, aren't you happy? I know you have a good relationship with Ye Liangqiu, but... this is Blue Lock. If he chose you out of friendship, I'd feel he's being irresponsible to his own dream."
"I know," Bachira suddenly replied with a big smile.
!!!∑(ﾟДﾟノ)ノ Kurona Ranze, could this kid have been stimulated into idiocy?
....
Meanwhile, having just entered the tunnel.
Ye Liangqiu looked back, sighing softly. Sometimes he couldn't figure out what he was thinking. He was obtuse when it came to friendship, but he knew that if he had chosen Bachira now, it would have harmed him. After all, if he remained in that state, Blue Lock would eliminate him.
He couldn't protect him forever.
This battle for the world's number one had just begun. Ye Liangqiu didn't want Bachira to be buried here because of him.
Rather than that, it was better to be the villain this once.
To force Bachira to grow up.
Just like when he first arrived at Blue Lock.
Ye Liangqiu showed a faint smile, turned his head, and continued walking into the dark tunnel.
Chase... Only by standing on the same field as me will you have the chance to contend with me for the world's number one.
Shidou Ryusei hooked his arm around Ye Liangqiu's shoulder and asked, "The way you kicked the ball in front of the goal earlier, it's a bit like Noah!"
"Noah?" Ye Liangqiu raised an eyebrow, "Don't compare me to others. I hate that kind of talk."
"Because, without even having a match, who can know who is stronger or weaker?"
Shidou Ryusei grinned, "I like your personality."
Saying that, he pulled out a phone from somewhere. The most unsettling thing was the phone case itself, covered in white tadpoles, which was somewhat nauseating.
"Quick, give me your phone number."
"I'll add you."
Ye Liangqiu rolled his eyes at this guy. So this was Shidou Ryusei's off-field personality. It was indeed as the comments said, all players have a stark contrast between their on-field and off-field personalities.
Perhaps this was why this anime was so popular in his previous life....
At this moment, Itoshi Rin, who was walking at the very front, suddenly asked, "Aren't you going to explain?"
"Why did you choose this pervert?"
"Pervert?" Shidou Ryusei's eyes widened. He stepped forward, speaking aggressively, "Do you dare say that again?"
Itoshi Rin raised an eyebrow, just as he was about to speak.
Ye Liangqiu spoke, "If I'm not mistaken, the next test will still be a team-based competition, but do you remember the rule Ego mentioned before?"
"As long as you enter the fifth stage, you'll have the opportunity to train with professional players."
"Which means, a match."
"Therefore, my idea is to prioritize individual strength."
"After all, there's still a gap between professional players and us. Their teamwork is naturally better than ours, so why not showcase Blue Lock's characteristic: a feast for egoists."
"Rely on our own powerful strength to play a match against these top players."
Itoshi Rin's tone seemed somewhat displeased, "Is that why you chose this pervert?"
Shidou Ryusei was practically about to grab Itoshi Rin's collar. If Nagi Seishiro hadn't been holding him back, a fight would have broken out on the spot.
Ye Liangqiu nodded, "Our current team can practically walk sideways through the entire prison."
"And the next test will absolutely not allow the scales to tip too much."
"I believe Ego Jinpachi's brain should be better than ours, so he naturally wouldn't make such a low-level mistake."
"I can even guess that this guy has been brewing a big move behind the scenes."
"Just waiting for this test to end."
Suddenly, Ego Jinpachi's voice echoed through the tunnel from the broadcast.
"Hello, you rough diamonds with extraordinary potential."
"Congratulations on passing the third test."
"The chemical reactions you produced in this test are perfectly presented before my eyes. As I said before, you are about to undergo intensive training with the world's top players."
"Have a match against these five individuals selected from all over the world!"
"It's time to know the world, you frogs in a well."
.....
In the lounge.
Ye Liangqiu looked at Shidou Ryusei lying on his bed, his eye twitching. He really regretted choosing this guy. If he had another chance, he would never make such a crazy move.
"Get to your own bed, okay?"
"Don't make me do it!"
Shidou Ryusei had his legs crossed, holding his phone, and flipped it over. "The players we are about to face are Leonardo Luna, known as a national team player."
"Goal-scoring maniac, Adam Blake."
"World-class free-kick master, Pablo Kabasos."
"The hungry heavy tank from the slums, Dadan Silva."
"And the prodigy, Julian Loki."
Looking at the information on his phone, Ye Liangqiu wiped the water droplets from his hair, "That's quite a luxurious lineup. A five-person squad like that could probably wipe out everyone in Blue Lock."
"Heh." Itoshi Rin's pupils glowed with intense fighting spirit.
Hiori Yo, on the other hand, had already laid down flat. He was constantly thinking about one thing: did he join this team to play soccer, or to watch these three fight every day while he ate popcorn?
Nagi Seishiro was playing games, seemingly completely uninterested in the upcoming match.
Suddenly, a voice echoed in Ye Liangqiu's mind.
"Main missions completed."
"Advanced missions unlocked."
"Advanced Mission One: The monsters about to step onto the field are enduring the most agonizing time; becoming stronger is the only way (Requirement: Score two goals against a professional player team)."
"Reward: ??? (Professional Level)"
"Advanced Mission Two: The future world's number one, enjoy the current victory, perhaps the first defeat will come soon (Requirement: Do not lose a single match before the U20 match)."
"Reward: ??? (Professional Level)"
"Advanced Mission Three: Under the gaze of the entire world, freely display your colors and immerse the world in your shock (Requirement: Score the most magnificent goal in the U20 match)."
"Reward: ??? (Champion Level)"
"Personal data panel is about to unfold."