TEAM Z VS TEAM X PART 1
At this moment, the players of "Team Z" were called by Jinpachi Ego who told them to watch the change in the rankings on their arms. "It seems that my ranking remained at 222...", Arata thought. Furthermore, Ego explains that the Blue Lock system has five different fields containing 25 teams, and each field has five teams. He explains that the field where "Team Z" was located was the worst of all, only having players ranked "265 to 275". "Excuse me, then, what am I doing here if I am ranked 222...", Arata asked. "Ichinose Arata, theoretically, you were supposed to be with team V, but we decided to swap you with Yudai Imamura", said Ego. "Why?", Arata asked. "Because, before inviting you, I researched a lot about you and your interviews and statements about the best and most important position in football being that of an attacking midfielder, and I don't need a pathetic player like you among the best, that's all. "I see, but just wait, I will make you swallow those words soon", Arata responded seriously while looking into Ego's face. "If you have something to prove to me, prove it on the field with goals", Ego concluded. The room became completely tense after the discussion between Arata and Ego, until he continued to explain how the matches would be formatted, saying that the five teams will face each other and the two best will advance to the second selection. This made the rest of the players confused because, except for Arata, everyone in that room was a forward, and there was a deadlock in deciding which position each would play. They decide to settle this with rock-paper-scissors, which Isagi wins and chooses the position of forward, and the rest was agreed to be decided based on the rankings. "What position are you going to want to play, Arata?", they asked since he had the highest ranking of the team. "I'll play as an Attacking Midfielder."
After that, Ego explains that each victory is worth 3 points, draws are worth 1 point, and losses are worth no points. He also says that the player who scores the most goals during the selection will not be eliminated. The first match for Team Z, just as in the canon, will be against "Team X". As soon as the players left the locker room and entered the field, they could see a player with an exaggeratedly large pompadour coming towards "Team Z". "It's been a while since I've seen you, you worm", Barou bellowed as he looked at Arata. "Look who I found here, if it isn't the 'UNCROWNED KING', are you ready to get beaten again, Barou-Kun?" said Arata, with a smile forming. "You know him?" asked Isagi. "Of course, he's Shoei Barou. I've faced him three times during the nationals over the years..." "Oh, and what were the results?" Bachira asked. "Barou-Kun, never managed to win a single match HAHAHA", said Arata, laughing uncontrollably. "I never won because of my useless teammates," Barou shouted. "Of course, of course, always blaming your subjects, that's classic you, you faux king." "But I'm not the same as I was back then, today will be the day that I, 'KING BAROU', will completely crush you, you brat." "Why did he call you a brat?" Bachira asked. "Oh, it's because I'm 15 years old." "What, you're younger than me?" said Isagi, incredulous, along with the rest of the team. "Ah, that hardly matters, let's go, the match is about to start," said Arata.
Arata had thought long and hard before this match, and he really wanted to provide some assists and not focus solely on scoring goals. However, this phase of Blue Lock was one where only goals were valued, so there wasn't much he could do. Thus, during this phase, he decided to focus on scoring as many goals as possible.
THE GAME BEGINS: The ball starts with Team Z, with Isagi rolling it to Arata, who was about to advance towards the opposing field when he notices Jingo Raichi running behind him trying to steal the ball. Arata sees him and performs a nutmeg while looking forward, just rolling the ball with his heel and moving slightly back towards his field to keep the ball.
"What do you think you're doing, idiot?" Arata said, looking at him with a confused face.
"Idiot my ass, give me that ball, and I will win this alone."
At that moment, it wasn't just Raichi coming towards him but several players from Team X in a block.
"WHAT THE HELL IS THIS, what are these guys doing? But no problem, bring it on."
Arata launches the ball over the approaching block and quickly runs towards where he calculated the ball would land. A defender from Team X jumps with him to contest the ball, but Arata wins the physical duel and continues running towards the opponent's goal.
"What's with this guy, why is his body balance so good?" said the defender.
And then Barou appears in front of him, clearly thirsting for blood...
"Let's see if you can get past me, you piece of shit."
Arata, in an extremely fast movement, just bypasses Barou, speeding past him and leaving Barou rooted to the spot.
"Looks like you're still as slow as ever, even with the years passing, you shitty king," Arata said as he passed by Barou.
There was still one defender for Arata to beat, but before he could engage in a contest for the ball, he struck it powerfully, scoring a goal from more than 30 meters away.
1-0 (Team Z)
"I would like to say that I wouldn't mind if my own teammates tried to play against me in this game. It would only make the game even more fun. So, anyone who wants to try to stop me, bring it on," Arata announced to everyone present.
"Hey, I don't want all the fun to be yours; I want to play too," said Bachira, pouting.
"I also want to help the team win," said Isagi.
"Well, then, let's go finish them off," said Arata.