FFD 33

"What's going on?"

"That Sobu Silverback, truly living up to its name as a fierce gorilla!"

"Damn it! If Hayama Kazuto has to leave the field, Sobu will become even more unruly!"

"Referee, what are you waiting for? Show that gorilla a red card, and do it quickly!"

"Red card! Red card! Red card!"

The stadium buzzed with passionate voices as the crowd erupted in fury. But the referee's response was far from satisfying, merely brandishing a yellow card at Sobu's Silverback. With a mischievous smile and a squished face, Sobu's Silverback defiantly flashed a "V" gesture towards Toyogasaki's stands.

"Think you can hold on?" The captain supports Hayama Kazuto and asked nervously.

"We've got just half an hour left in the match. Holding on a little longer shouldn't be a problem," Kazuto replied, a wicked grin creeping across his face, his eyes glinting with excitement.

...

"Why isn't he leaving the field? Is he planning to keep playing?" Ginko settled down next to Kato, her voice still weak but her complexion noticeably better.

Kato maintained a composed expression. "Don't worry, Hayama knows what he's doing!"

"Are you not worried about him?" Utaha asked with curiosity from the opposite side of Kato.

"Hayama, he's quite formidable, you know!"

...

"Hay... Hayama, the mighty Demon Lord, is actually injured? Such incredible power! And the opponent is that shameless and despicable extraterrestrial demon monkey, right? Eiriri, let's head downstairs quickly!"

"Eh? Downstairs? Ah! Did you... Did you say Hayama got hurt?" Eriri felt a bit disoriented from the rush of wind and didn't react immediately. But as soon as her mind cleared, she let out a piercing scream.

Eriri hastily rose from the ground, but Sanae remained unmoving. "Wait! It seems like the Great Demon Lord Hayama is preparing to continue the battle? Truly befitting the title of the Great Demon King Hayama! Indomitable flesh, a rebirth from his own blood! This is truly troublesome, death!"

"Hey, hey, Chibiko, what are you mumbling about? Let's go down."

...

"Oh my, Hayama Kazuto didn't leave the field. He's making his way towards the penalty spot. Is he really going to play despite his injury?"

"The referee blows the whistle, and the game resumes! It's a free kick, and this happens to be Hayama Kazuto's specialty. But now, with his left foot injured, will it have an impact on his shot?"

"Here he comes! There's a slight adjustment in his technique, but nothing major! He takes the shot! A powerful strike that pierces through the defensive wall! It's a thunderous cannonball of a shot! It breaks through the defense! Hayama Kazuto, the star player, scores once again! The score now stands at 3-2, with Toyogasaki High School reclaiming the lead!"

"The Sobu team seems a bit displeased, but they need to exercise caution in their actions. Several key defenders have already received yellow cards, and if they receive another one, they'll be sent off!"

"Hayama Kazuto's form appears solid. Although his left foot seems slightly less nimble, it doesn't seem to significantly affect his overall movements!"

"Sobu takes the kick-off! Hayama Hayato! Tobe Kakeru. Tobe Kakeru takes the ball forward! It's quite uncommon to see Sobu relying on Tobe Kakeru for the attacking push! It seems that after concentrating most of their resources on defending against Hayama Kazuto, Sobu's attacking formation is facing some troubles!"

"Surrounding Hayama Kazuto, the pentagon tactic remains intact, but there's a noticeable increase in the distance between him and the defensive players. These defenders have all been warned with a yellow card, and if they're sent off, it will add even more defensive pressure on Sobu!"

"Trailing by a single goal, Sobu is determined to equalize the score and has launched several attacks. Unfortunately, their efforts have been in vain so far! Sobu's current attacking lineup consists of only Hayama Hayato, Tobe Kakeru, and Sobu's Howling Monkey, while Toyogasaki High School has adopted a compact defensive formation. Breaking through this defensive line will prove to be a formidable challenge for Sobu!"

"We're down to the final five minutes of the second half! Can Sobu manage to equalize the score? Tobe Kakeru has possession of the ball, but Toyogasaki's number 11 is closing in! That player has been exceptionally active on the defensive end in the second half! His speed is remarkable, and Sobu's attacking players are struggling to shake him off!"

"Tobe Kakeru makes a pass! The ball reaches Hayama Hayato's feet! Hayama Hayato possesses exceptional ball control skills. Even if he can't elude number 11 from Toyogasaki High School, it'll be difficult for them to steal the ball... Oh, hold on a second! Hayama Kazuto intercepts the ball! He swiftly charges in from the side and cuts off Hayama Hayato's dribbling path!"

"Despite Hayama Kazuto breaking through the pentagon defense, the timing of this attack appears to be unfavorable! Sobu's defensive players react swiftly, and soon after regaining possession, Hayama Kazuto finds himself surrounded once again!"

"Five defenders are closing in, yet Hayama Kazuto refuses to pass the ball! Could it be that he intends to forcefully push through on his own?"

Several defensive players from Sobu exchange glances, realizing that this time they may have to resort to sending off one of their own.

"Oh my! What an incredible display of dribbling skills! Hayama Kazuto lifts the ball effortlessly with his right foot, artfully evading Sobu's tackle! Seizing this golden opportunity, he swiftly bypasses the Sobu player and goes head-to-head with Sobu's Silverback!"

"A rainbow, a stunning rainbow feint! Hayama Kazuto pulls off an audacious rainbow feint! It's a humbling breakthrough! Sobu's Silverback is left utterly helpless! Hayama Kazuto's speed is simply extraordinary! I don't know if it's just my imagination, but he appears even faster than before his injury! The penalty area is now within his grasp!"

"A highly deceptive shot, and Sobu's long-armed goalkeeper can't make the save! It's a flawless individual performance! The penalty area truly belongs to Hayama Kazuto! In the 88th minute, Hayama Kazuto, the super ace, scores yet another goal, completing a remarkable hat-trick! The score now stands at Toyogasaki High School 4, Sobu 2!"

"There are three minutes of stoppage time in the second half, and Sobu refuses to give up on their attack. Are they still determined to equalize the score? Tobe Kakeru has possession of the ball, searching for an opportunity to launch an attack!"

"Hmm? Sobu's Howling Monkey breaks through, drawing the attention of three defenders from Toyogasaki High School. As a result, there's an empty space in front of Hayama Hayato, with no defenders in sight—a clear opening!"

"Tobe Kakeru launches a high ball! It's directed towards Hayama Hayato! Toyogasaki High School is in a dangerous situation now! Hmm? His passing route gets intercepted with a well-timed leg! It's Hayama Kazuto again!"

"But Hayato reacts swiftly and aggressively tries to regain possession. Moreover, there's a vast empty space behind him. If Kazuto is allowed to dribble the ball, the consequences would be unimaginable!"

"Fantastic! Hayama Kazuto executes a backheel flick, skillfully evading Hayama Hayato's tackle, and effortlessly nutmegging him once more! He's toying with Hayato!"

"Hayato has also been warned with a yellow card and is doing his best to control himself, refraining from making any aggressive moves! Hayama Kazuto! A Marseille turn! Another nutmeg! Three consecutive nutmegs! Is Hayama Kazuto releasing his frustration from being targeted?"

"Sobu's defensive players swiftly return to their positions! What choice will Hayama Kazuto make?"

"A through pass? Hayama Kazuto opts for a through pass! Once again, he nutmegs Hayama Hayato! In less than a minute, Hayama Hayato has been nutmegged four times! Following the through pass, the one who receives the ball is... Hayama Kazuto himself!"

"The penalty area! Sobu dares not commit a foul! They've opted for a tightly packed iron defense! But it proves to be futile! Hayama Kazuto suddenly accelerates and changes direction, effortlessly bypassing the defensive players! No defense can impede Hayama Kazuto from entering his absolute territory!"

"Only Sobu's Silverback stands between Hayama Kazuto and the goal! Can Sobu's Silverback halt his shot?"

"The Zidane roulette! Sobu's Silverback is tricked and falls to the ground! Hayama Kazuto continues with the ball, elegantly sidestepping Sobu's Silverback!"

"Hayama Kazuto comes to a halt at the goal line. What is his plan? Could it be that he intends to forgo this scoring opportunity? With the current score at 4-2, if he wants to avoid making the friendly match too one-sided, it would be understandable for Hayama Kazuto to relinquish this chance to score."

"But... wait! He steps on the ball and swiftly turns around, waving towards the northern stands! Hayama Kazuto flicks the ball up! Bicycle kick! And... the ball goes in! It's an extraordinary four-goal performance! With four goals to his name, Hayama Kazuto alters the scoreline to 5-2! What was once a friendly match has now turned into unfriendly match!"