Chapter 28: The Spark Hidden in Chigiri Hyoma's Heart

Thunderclap Flash grant Kira tremendous explosive power in his legs, while Rice Spirit significantly enhances his dribbling skills.

The original body's abilities are remarkable, and his dribbling skills are above average. However, there is still a considerable gap compared to top dribbling masters like Bachira.

Previously, Kira was able to defeat Bachira mainly due to his physical qualities and speed, which surpassed his opponent.

The same applies during matches. With the boost from Thunderclap Flash, Kira possesses the speed to easily tear through the defensive line and utilizes his explosive power to execute skilled shots.

Speed rather than technique is crucial in achieving all of this.

Furthermore, Team X's defense lacks any semblance of strategy, with no coordination among the players. This allows Kira to effortlessly penetrate their penalty area.

However, the upcoming opponent, Team Y, is entirely different. They exhibit organized coordination and place significant emphasis on defense. It won't be easy to create suitable shooting opportunities against them. Moreover, it's likely that they have already studied the recording of Kira's match against Team X and are aware of his superior speed. They may set up a deeper and more compact defensive line, making it difficult to break through and easily blocking long-range shots.

With the presence of Rice Spirit, Kira gains another offensive weapon.

Generally, street ball moves are too flashy and involve unnecessary actions, leading to a high error rate. However, the dribbling actions bestowed upon Kira by Rice Spirit have no superfluous elements and effectively destabilize the defender's balance.

This is precisely the ability Kira currently needs. It provides him with more opportunities to score without relying on Thunderclap Flash.

Unlike Thunderclap Flash, Rice Spirit is purely a skill. Therefore, its effects are not significantly enhanced in a state of total concentration breathing. However, it allows Kira to possess advanced dribbling abilities even in normal circumstances.

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An hour quickly passed. Without the limitation of physical stamina, Kira's efficiency in improving his skills increased several times over. Within that hour, the proficiency of Thunderclap Flash and total concentration breathing increased by over 20%, while the proficiency of Rice Spirit surpassed 40%.

[Time's up, return to the real world.]

The moment the timer reached zero on the training ground, the surroundings of Kira once again changed.

In an instant, he was back in the training ground of the blue lock.

Kira quickly took out his phone. Just as the system explained, the time inside the competitive space is independent. No matter how much time Kira spent in there, in the eyes of others, he didn't make any other movements.

"If I upgrade Rice Spirit, it should further enhance my dribbling proficiency and expand my repertoire of moves. In a sense, this is what they call 'ball sense'," Kira pondered. At the same time, he prepared to try using the combination of moves again.

However, after executing the combination of moves, a noticeable soreness engulfed him. It was more severe than the fatigue he experienced after using Thunderclap Flash during the match. Kira had to take a short break and do some stretching exercises.

"As expected, if all three moves are used simultaneously, the soreness becomes more apparent... Improving their proficiency and enhancing my physical stamina are still essential. I'll give myself some extra training later."

Just as Kira was about to continue training, someone approached him from behind.

Chigiri Hyoma.

Although the entire Blue lock is filled with male players, Chigiri Hyoma possesses a delicate beauty that surpasses that of a woman. He also has long hair, looking just like a real girl. His have a somewhat solitary personality and Within the team, he is referred to as "Princess."

"Are you still practicing, Kira?" Chigiri Hyoma walked up to Kira Ryosuke's side, curious, and asked.

"Yeah, I'm planning to do some specialized physical training before going to sleep," Kira Ryosuke replied. As he looked at Chigiri Hyoma's expression, it seemed like he had something.

"Is that so? Kira, you truly have talent and work hard," Chigiri Hyoma pursed their lips, seemingly wanting to say something but hesitating to speak it out.

He was once the star player of their high school, possessing unparalleled speed. However, after getting injured, he lost the courage to run again, and a shadow was cast over his heart.

Although Chigiri Hyoma believed he had lost their passion for football, he ultimately responded to the invitation from Blue lock, keeping a flicker of hope in his heart.

During the matches, he didn't compete or fight for the ball. He prepared to stay withdrawn at the last line of defense, spending the entire game without active participation. However, after witnessing the sprinting figure of Kira, the spark in his heart seemed to burn brighter.