equalizer (183)

As the ball circulated seamlessly between Nakada, Nishioka, Bachira, and Otoya, an unspoken synchronization occurred. Each of them, following Nakada's lead, tapped into their flow states.

The fluidity of their movements became almost formless as if they were dancing with the ball, connected by an invisible thread of understanding.

Their opponents from Pxg watched in awe as Barcha's players, like a well-choreographed ensemble, effortlessly maneuvered around them.

The Pxg defenders found themselves in a dilemma, unable to predict the next move, as the Barcha players seamlessly communicated through their movements.

It was a testament to the remarkable chemistry that Nakada had instilled in his teammates, enabling them to access their flow states in perfect harmony.

Nakada's strategic brilliance was on full display as he orchestrated the movement of his teammates with precision. With calculated dribbles and strategic positioning, he manipulated the opposing defense, creating pockets of space for his teammates to exploit.

Each pass, flick, and feint was a stroke of genius, showcasing not only Nakada's skill but also his ability to elevate the entire team's performance.

As Barcha continued their intricate play, the Pxg defenders found themselves caught in a whirlwind, unable to predict the next move.

Nakada's influence extended beyond his direct actions; it permeated the entire team, turning their collective effort into a symphony of football artistry.

Nakada's eyes, fueled by a hyper-focused determination, meticulously scanned the field.

In the blink of an eye, he processed the positions of every player, the trajectory of the ball, and the evolving dynamics of the game.

It was as if he possessed a superhuman ability to create a mental simulation of the entire field.

A confident smile played on Nakada's lips as he exclaimed, "I see it." His advanced cognitive processing allowed him to foresee potential openings, defensive lapses, and the perfect moments to execute strategic plays. 

"Now, time to exploit them," Nakada declared as his eyes deepened into a further shade, sinking himself into the flowing rhythm. Though the process seemed deliberate, every moment counted in building up the intensity of his flow.

Nishioka surged forward, gracefully maneuvering the ball at his feet. With precision, he threaded a pass through the legs of an opposing player. The ball found its way to Otoya, who faced the formidable Tokimitsu.

Instead of a conventional trap, Otoya utilized subtle body feints, sidestepping Tokimitsu and effortlessly redirecting the ball.

Bachira, positioned precisely where the play demanded, received the ball with a confident smile. "Thanks for the pass, Nishioka-san," he acknowledged.

Bachira gracefully navigated past an opposing player, delivering a precise pass to Nishioka, who expertly trapped the ball. However, their progress was halted by the formidable presence of Karasu.

"Didn't I tell you to go play in your league?" Karasu taunted Nishioka, who responded with a confident smile. "Then try and take the ball away from me if you are that skilled."

Nishioka's eyes glowed faintly as he issued his challenge. "Guess I have to crush you again," Kar.asu retorted.

As Karasu closed in on Nishioka, the latter responded with a mesmerizing display of step-overs and lateral movements, creating a web of confusion for his opponent.

"You think such a weak move would work on me?" Karasu scoffed, attempting to seize the opportunity. Unfazed, Nishioka wore a confident smile, deftly using his foot to drag the ball before executing a stylish rainbow flick over Karasu's head.

With a burst of speed, Nishioka surged past Karasu, a smirk on his face.

"I may be the weakest link, but I am still better than you," Nishioka declared, leaving Karasu trailing in his wake.

Nishioka, with a confident smile, continued his solo run, skillfully maneuvering past two opposing players. He then delivered a precise pass to Otoya, who, with a quick touch, sent the ball back toward Nakada.

As Nakada poised himself for a shot, he executed a deceptive fake volley, and at that moment, Loki materialized beside him. "I see y'all," Nakada remarked as Loki's form extended past him. Swiftly, he passed the ball to the nearby Bachira, who found himself in an optimal position to take a shot.

However, Rin intervened with a sudden appearance, sporting an almost demonic expression on his face. "You won't," Rin declared, positioned squarely in front of Bachira, ready to challenge the attempt.

"I won't let you get past me, "Rin said to which Bachira just smiled before saying "Oh...I don't need to"

After those words left Bachira's mouth, he flicked the ball over Rin's head, the ball landed behind Rin and as he was turning around, he felt Nakada's hands on his back using him as a booster for him to move even faster than before.

As Nakada reached the ball he felt Loki arrive near him."You don't think it's that easy do you" Loki said as Nakada could feel his presence behind him.

As Nakada's eyes glowed further, he could feel Loki and see if he trapped the ball then Loki would have taken the ball and so he decided to still move from Isagi and mix it with something he learned from Kaiser.

The ball bounced once on the floor before the ball was kicked so hard and with such precision that it felt as if it was a missile, no one could follow Nakada's leg as he kicked the ball and the goalkeeper only realized that the ball was resting at the back of the net after seeing the score change on the scoreboard.

In less than 5 minutes, they went from winning 2-0...to the game now being tied.... whoever would score the last goal would win..

Nakada fell in the floor, gasping for air, fading in and out of consciousness.

"One more" Nakada told himself as he literally forced his body to stand up.