"Mr. Ego, aren't you afraid Ye Liangqiu will find out about this?" Anri looked at Ego, her expression clearly surprised after learning of the plan... After all, the original project was supposed to have three teams, A, B, and C, with the top 6 adapting to the match.
But now it's become the top 7.
Ego Jinpachi shook his head, "What if he knows? From the moment I met Ye Liangqiu, I knew he was a decisive egoist. He only fights for teams he finds interesting."
"Since he's willing to play, it means he's enjoying the match."
"Isn't that just right?"
"We are already in a state of cooperation."
"We don't owe him anything."
The people on the field were unaware of their conversation.
But the bullet comments knew.
"To be honest, Ego Jinpachi is betting everything he has to cultivate these players. Is it for Blue Lock... or for himself?"
"I always feel like his intentions aren't that simple. For someone with such high intelligence, I can't imagine why he would use Blue Lock just for a world number one."
"Above, you probably forgot that when we first saw the introduction, it said this world is one where sports culture ranks first. Their daily lives, or even wars, are resolved through sports culture. Although it's a bit outlandish, it's an anime after all... so it makes sense."
"Looking at it that way, do you still think the title of world number one is trash?"
The bullet comments were noisy...
The people on the field, however, started the fourth goal.
Ye Liangqiu became the kick-off player. Facing his oppressive presence, even Itoshi Rin and Shidou Ryusei instinctively locked down various attacking routes. They understood Ye Liangqiu too well.
To be precise, after playing for so long, if you don't even know your teammate's playing style... then what's the point of playing?
So, in Itoshi Rin's view, once Ye Liangqiu got possession, there was only one attacking route: directly breaking through all of them. Even he had to admit that he couldn't withstand Ye Liangqiu head-on for more than a few seconds.
But if a few people could force Ye Liangqiu to pass the ball.
Shidou Ryusei also didn't directly make an off-ball run, because he knew that with the ball in Ye Liangqiu's hands, to score, they first had to get possession...
Otoya Eita on the opposing side seemed to notice that Itoshi Rin and Shidou Ryusei's actions suddenly changed, and he couldn't help but wonder if it was because of Ye Liangqiu?
But this idea was quickly confirmed.
The moment the whistle blew.
Ye Liangqiu had already started dribbling. His speed was very fast... but this feeling created an ominous premonition in Itoshi Rin's heart.
Especially Hiori Yo, who had been paying attention to Ye Liangqiu, he had long felt a slight change in Ye Liangqiu but couldn't pinpoint where the change was.
But now he finally saw it clearly....
"This guy is actually willing to pass the ball?"
Under the astonished gazes of his former teammates, Ye Liangqiu actually started to cooperate with Otoya Eita. Although not perfectly smooth, their techniques were extremely refined, especially the use of arm distance. When Otoya Eita saw Ye Liangqiu also skillfully using it, he realized he knew too little about this guy.
Ye Liangqiu had never told others how many weapons he had.
Nor had he ever told anyone what his weapons were.
It was only after that professional match that he realized he had a big problem, or rather, a problem he found with White-haired Qiu.
The weakness of an individual is infinitely magnified in a group.
Ye Liangqiu understood this principle. Whether in reality or in a match, the power of an individual is ultimately limited. He didn't have spatial awareness, nor the powerful self-destruction of Itoshi Rin and Yoichi Isagi. All he could do was push himself to the extreme.
However... even so, facing these players, facing those professional players, he was always suppressed. He had always understood this principle and tried every possible way to solve it.
Finally, he understood....
Or rather, the answer was always by his side.
He needed to destroy his self that liked to protect the weak, and naturally integrate into any team. He didn't need the team's adoration, nor did he need to consider their feelings, but rather completely treat the match as his own battlefield.
Treat the opposing players as his enemies, and his teammates as generals who could rebel at any moment, while he himself was the king suspended high above everyone's heads.
Everyone is trying to pull me down from the altar.
But before that, they are merely pawns to be manipulated by me at will.
On the field, Ye Liangqiu's lips slowly curved upwards, revealing a malicious smile. The Demon King's Eye bloomed at this moment, and countless afterimages flashed in his vision. Each afterimage represented the world a few seconds later, and countless pieces of information exploded in his mind.
"Since I am king, everyone must be used by me."
Itoshi Rin's pupils vibrated violently. This guy's playing style had changed... Before, he always liked to play alone, and many people liked this kind of opponent because there were many flaws.
Just one or two people could intercept him.
These flaws often exposed a team's fatal weaknesses.
However, the current Ye Liangqiu was different from before. He began to fully utilize his weapons and started to create a chemical reaction with those around him.
If the old Ye Liangqiu was someone who might create a chemical reaction if you engaged him.
But now Ye Liangqiu actively sought opportunities for chemical reactions.
Coupled with this guy's strength, it could be said that if they couldn't defend against him, their team would probably be like a riddled small boat in his eyes, capable of being overturned at any moment.
Shidou Ryusei barely reacted before Ye Liangqiu and Otoya Eita had already passed him with their cooperation.
Otoya Eita's lips curved upwards, the blood in his body seemed to be boiling. He finally understood why Ye Liangqiu ranked top 1 among everyone; this guy's passing was also very good... but from before, this wasn't his weapon.
Moreover, during their cooperation, his state was rising in a straight line.
Mainly, Ye Liangqiu was incredibly strong... This guy's dribbling speed and passing speed sometimes made even his teammates almost unable to react.
But each time, the ball landed precisely at his feet.
Now, he only felt that his strength, in cooperation with this monster, was being unleashed at 120%!
According to Ego Jinpachi's words.
This should be a chemical reaction, right?
But at this moment, Ye Liangqiu didn't know what Otoya Eita was thinking. He only felt that after changing his playing style, the match indeed became simpler. The Demon King's Eye was frantically judging the scoring routes.
Pass... kick, then score.
Ye Liangqiu's lips curved upwards, "I am seeing the future, and what are you seeing?"