The last play (103)

Nakada smiled at the challenge and was not scared by it one bit, this was fun.

This is exciting he will get past them even if it injures him.

Nakada was not one to be easily intimidated. Faced with the combined might of Aiku and Sae, both wielding their meta vision, he knew he needed something truly extraordinary to break through. With a deep breath, he decided to rely on his pure skill and creativity, something they couldn't predict or stop.

Something that they couldn't contain, something like himself.

As he approached Aiku and Sae, Nakada initiated a series of lightning-fast step-overs, the ball dancing under his command.

The ball moved so fast that it seem to almost disappear, Afterimages of the ball seem to have been made of it.

Aiku despite his meta vision, was left in a state of awe as Nakada's feet moved like a blur. It was as though he had tapped into a wellspring of creativity that transcended his predictive powers. With a sudden burst of speed, Nakada shifted his weight and flicked the ball behind him with the outside of his foot.

Nakada had managed to trick Aiku but not Sae, right there in their penalty area. Sae and Nakada, we're having one last showdown before the match ends.

Nakada now was only left with Sae to get past, this won't be as easy as he thought.

Nakada's eyes turned dark and his eyes changed a bit darkening as weird symbols appeared around them.

The stadium held its collective breath as the two prodigies faced off for one last clash, a showdown that would define the match. Nakada squared off against Sae, their eyes locked in a battle of wills.

If Nakada loses the ball here then the U-20 team has one last chance to counterattack and score but if Nakada scores now it will be over.

The U-20 team would have lost this match, Nakada was basically gambling his whole team's chance at victory just for him to score a goal.

Sae, with his meta vision, seemed to predict every move Nakada made. He anticipated Nakada's feints, his dribbles, and his changes in direction with an uncanny precision. It was as though he had a crystal ball revealing Nakada's every intention.

But Nakada was not about to go down without a fight. With the ball at his feet, he initiated a mesmerizing series of step-overs and quick cuts, each move designed to leave Sae's predictive powers in the dust. He spun and twirled, the ball a blur of motion as he danced past Sae.

For those few heart-pounding seconds, it was a breathtaking display of skill and creativity, a clash between two prodigies at the best of their skill. Sae's eyes followed Nakada's every move, but Nakada had one last trick up his sleeve.

As he neared the goal, Nakada executed a lightning-fast feint, a move so subtle and precise that it left Sae momentarily frozen. In that split second, Nakada seized the opportunity and slotted the ball perfectly between Sae's legs, sending it into the back of the net.

As Nakada shot the ball he opened his mouth and said "Your leg is to lose Sae"

The stadium erupted in a thunderous roar as Nakada's goal sealed the victory.

Nakada laughed as he stood still he then politely bowed in front of the U-20 team before raising his head and saying" Better luck next time"

Suddenly he felt Bachira and Nagi jumping on his back.

"That was amazing" Bachira said upon jumping on his back to which Nakada just smile.

"That play was nice"Nagi added to which Nakada just smile widely, there were only five minutes left with no extra time.

This match was as good as sealed by this point, however Nakada could feel it now.

He needed to get sub out, and so he did the sign with his hands.

Immediately after that, Nakada was sub off and his replacement was none other than Nishioka. Rin was now the sole striker while Nishioka took the spot that Rin occupied previously.

"You did great," Ego said looking at Nakada to which he smiled replying, "I told ya, I would score more goals than the opponent"

Ego just stayed quiet but Nakada could decode what he said, however, he felt too much in his leg to ponder too long on it.

He walked toward the infirmary where some doctors and nurses took care of his injured leg. Nakada just stood there on his bed whistling as he watched the game through the screen.

It seemed like Nishioka was doing way more than pulling his weight, the match seemed to be in a stalemate with only a few minutes left.

Soon enough the doctor left the room.

Someone soon enter his room and the familiar figure of someone with red hair was seen.

"I told you I would win," He said with a small on his face the adrenaline already drained from his body and thus he didn't really have that much energy left behind to put on his game mask.

"Are you alright?" She said clearly worried.

"No need to worry I am fine sheesh," Nakada said bluntly but she seemed like she wouldn't really stop overreacting so Nakada stopped her the only way he could.

A right hoo…a kiss.

A/N next chapter I will be revealing Nakada's new design