Chapter 103: To Achieve Victory

"The fourth goal! The fourth goal! Kira has completed his fourth goal of the match!"

The commentator shouted excitedly, and his voice seemed a bit hoarse.

"He has achieved a poker in this match! Both teams have brought us a highly entertaining offensive and defensive battle! The term Blue lock has finally entered the public's view! Kira, the ace player of the U20 team, was once a member of the Blue lock! Through this match, he has made his name known to the world. We wonder if he can achieve a five-goal feat in the remaining time! We eagerly await!"

The audience's emotions reached a climax, and they cheered continuously.

However, on the field, the faces of the Blue lock team didn't look good.

"You... you bastard..."

Yoichi's fist clenched, and he forcibly suppressed the impulse to explode in anger.

Shoei's behavior on the field was simply incomprehensible.

Although he indirectly created a goal for Ryusei earlier, it was ultimately the result of Shoei's reckless attack.

His recklessness directly gave the opponent a chance for a counterattack, gradually widening the score gap.

If this continues, they will undoubtedly be defeated!

"Truly an arrogant guy. You, who proclaim yourself as a king, are just a substitute in the end, aren't you?"

Ryusei walked over with a mocking tone and spoke to Shoei.

"You, a dog who's being led by a leash, what qualifications do you have to say such things? Aren't you also a substitute?"

Veins bulged on Shoei's forehead, clearly suppressing his anger.

"Sorry, I was just giving Rin a chance. Don't forget, who is one of the six core members~ And some people were only selected as substitutes in the end. Besides, I'm one goal away from achieving a hat-trick, while my Lord the King seems to have not scored a single goal!"

Ryusei took a step forward, directly confronting Shoei's chest, tilting his head slightly with a provocative look in his eyes.

"I'll kill you."

Shoei pressed his forehead against Ryusei's head, his gaze filled with anger, and his voice trembled with intense emotions.

It was as if his words were not just empty threats.

"That's enough, enough."

Yoichi didn't hesitate and positioned himself between the two of them, despite his slightly smaller stature.

Although he was very dissatisfied with Shoei's actions, now was definitely not the time for internal discord.

Given the personalities of these two individuals, there was a real possibility that they would actually come to blows on the field. If that were to happen, they would undoubtedly receive disciplinary action, possibly even a red card.

If such a thing were to occur, the match would be completely over.

Yoichi was determined to do his best to prevent such an incident from happening.

However, at the same time, Yoichi was also contemplating how to handle Shoei as a player.

Shoei's character was vile, and his style of play could be described as cancerous

Having such a player on the field would only bring harm to their own team, as evidenced by the recent goal.

However, Yoichi also had to admit that Shoei had caused trouble for the U20 team's defense.

His formidable attacking power was something that others didn't possess. If they could harness Shoei's abilities, perhaps they could bring a glimmer of hope.

But how exactly could they achieve that?

Yoichi's brain was spinning rapidly, recalling Shoei's previous performances on the field and how he operated in the offensive end.

Wait.

A certain idea suddenly formed in Yoichi's mind

In a previous offensive play, Kenyu appeared on Shoei's side, asking for a pass. Although Shoei didn't actually pass the ball, Kenyu's presence did disrupt Oliver's defense.

It was similar to the cooperation between Yoichi and Rin earlier.

The so-called mutual devouring...

Could Shoei become the ingredient for him to devour?

A bold idea emerged in Yoichi's mind.

Time was slipping away, and the Blue lock team was gradually falling into a more dangerous situation.

Only by going all out and taking risks would there be a chance to rescue the team teetering on the edge of the cliff.

"Come on."

Yoichi clenched his fists tightly, and he no longer had any room for retreat.

No matter what, this goal had to be scored!

Soon, it was Blue lock's turn to kick off, and Yoichi quickly moved towards the opponent's half.

He was panting heavily, his chest heaving more and more visibly. Even after a period of intense training, Yoichi's stamina and mental strength were still depleting at a rapid pace.

Maintaining his Metavision alone required a tremendous amount of mental energy.

"Darn it, I can't collapse here. I must hold on!"

Yoichi clenched his fists tightly, intentionally digging his nails into his flesh to bring himself pain and make himself more alert, to focus his attention.

He had to persevere now, there was no other choice.

Even if his legs were on the verge of cramping, he had to keep going!

Next, it was time to enact the script he had prepared!

As Yoichi crossed the halfway line, Shuto immediately rushed forward to mark him.

Shuto was now incredibly focused, his gaze fixed on Yoichi.

Originally, he was the most lackadaisical presence on the U20 team, one of the star players who primarily focused on offense and didn't bother much with defense in matches.

But now, Shuto had been influenced by Kira and this match, and he was determined to give his all.

Only by doing so would he have a chance to marry his idol!

No!

Now Shuto's goal was to marry a Hollywood actress!

"I won't let you pass!"

Shuto shouted loudly.

"I'm not planning to break through directly!"

Yoichi immediately responded.

He knew what set him apart from Sae and Kira, in a way.

In a sense, it was the degree of attention they garnered.

Sae and Kira stood on the field as the most eye-catching presence.

They possessed tremendous individual skills that drew a lot of defensive attention, allowing them to create opportunities for their teammates.

But Yoichi was different. He didn't have their exceptional ball control or powerful shooting techniques.

In a way, Yoichi was the kind of player who couldn't achieve much relying solely on himself.

However, perhaps this could be utilized by Yoichi.

Yoichi's gaze swept across the field. He had intentionally positioned himself in this spot.

"Get ready!"

Yoichi shouted angrily and made a long pass!

And in the path of his pass was...

Shoei!

"You've actually done something right."

Shoei immediately positioned himself along with Kazuma behind Shoei to receive the ball.

"You're actually passing the ball to this guy?"

Kazuma tightly marked Shoei's position.

"Well, I guess you do have some attacking ability, unlike that number eleven. Even if he scores, it won't change that fact. But as long as we shut you down and don't let you touch the ball, it's enough! Eradicate! Surround him! We won't let you easily get the ball!"

Not only Kazuma, but Miroku also came to help mark the position.

However, as the ball flew over their heads, Shoei and the others realized they couldn't reach it.

The pass was ambiguous, successfully misleading Shoei.

Shoei was deceived by the ball, but it successfully attracted everyone's attention.

"The ball wasn't meant for you, Shoei!"

Yoichi shouted.

The ball flew over Shoei's head and landed in another player's position.

Nagi!

Yoichi had positioned himself earlier to pass the ball to that spot, creating a deceptive line between himself, Shoei, and Nagi. This way, they could mislead the opponents.

With everyone's focus on Shoei, there were few who would notice Nagi!

This was the first step of the performance!

"Damn it!, Did you use me?"

Realizing he had been played, Shoei burned with anger.

"So, it's this guy?"

Only now did the other U20 members realize that Yoichi had passed the ball to Shoei intentionally, and they hurried to defend against Nagi.

They had all witnessed Nagi's powerful ball control and couldn't give him a chance to shoot!

The opponents' defense was fast, leaving no space for Nagi to shoot.

"I see, in the end, I was just bait."

After receiving the ball, Nagi remained calm and, with his peripheral vision, observed the movements of a certain person.

"Quite cunning. In that case, I'll give it back to you."

With that, Nagi kicked the ball forcefully, passing it to another person.

Yoichi!

After Yoichi made the pass, he immediately ran towards an unmarked corner.

Pretending to pass to Shoei was just the first step.

Yoichi knew that even though Shoei could attract a lot of attention, the U20 defense wouldn't be easily broken. Even Nagi wouldn't have a chance to shoot.

Nagi wouldn't go all out like Shoei; if the opportunity wasn't good, he would share the ball.

What Yoichi did was to make Nagi his intermediary!

This was the second step of the performance!

When most people's attention was on Nagi and Shoei, no one would notice Yoichi, who lacked individual attacking abilities.

This was the opportunity created by Yoichi!

After receiving the ball, Yoichi quickly defended, knowing that in the next moment, he would face one of U20's strongest defensive walls!

Aiku Oliver!

"Where do you think you're sneaking off to?"

Even though Yoichi's deception had fooled the others, Oliver successfully defended by relying on his sharp defensive instincts and excellent athleticism.

"You little thief, I've been keeping my eye on you!"

Oliver chuckled.

"Yeah, you truly are Oliver. Only you could catch up!"

And at that moment, a smile appeared on Yoichi's face as his gaze shifted to behind Oliver.

"It's because I knew this! That's why I can continue the performance!"

"Yoichi, I'm ready!"

Behind Oliver, Ryusei had already made his move!

This was Yoichi's third step!

"What?! When did Ryusei get here?!"

Oliver's hairs stood on end as he immediately turned around to look behind him.

It turned out that from beginning to end, it was all part of Yoichi's plan to make Oliver notice him and ultimately create an opportunity for Ryusei to take a shot!

If Ryusei received the ball, it would be very dangerous!

Instinctively, Oliver spun his body to defend against Ryusei.

But what he didn't expect was that Yoichi didn't pass the ball, but instead dribbled forward.

A moment of hesitation from Oliver gave Yoichi the opportunity to break through!

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Ryusei's eyes widened, filled with doubt.

"He actually used Ryusei's movement?! This guy!"

Oliver was incredibly surprised. He hadn't anticipated that Yoichi would make this choice.

Previously, Rin and Yoichi had a similar cooperation, but Oliver didn't fall for it. However, the situation just now was completely different.

Instinctively, Oliver believed that Yoichi lacked individual attacking abilities, so he considered Ryusei the biggest nuisance.

But it was precisely this kind of thinking that allowed Yoichi to exploit the loophole.

Both Oliver and Ryusei were just puppets in Yoichi's performance.

Yoichi pushed forward with all his might, even though his legs were clearly aching, he couldn't stop.

"In the end, is it still going to be my own shot?"

But in that instant, a figure appeared in front of Yoichi.

Even though Yoichi controlled everyone else, he was the least likely to be influenced.

Sae.

With his Metavision, he had been observing the overall situation of the field.

Sae, like a hunter, had always been tracking Yoichi.

"As expected, forwards are born to score goals, and you have an unparalleled desire to shoot. That's why you used others as bait to create opportunities for yourself."

Sae remained calm, seeing through the flaws in Yoichi's plan.

"I have to admit, within the Blue lock team, you might be someone who can change the country's football. Is it because of Kira's influence?"

The core of the Blue lock is to create absolute egoists, where each person's ultimate goal is to score for themselves. So Yoichi's behavior was not surprising.

In the moment Sae appeared here, the outcome was decided.

However, Sae noticed that Yoichi didn't show any surprise when he saw him.

"No."

But at that moment, a smile appeared on Yoichi's face.

"I don't agree with that viewpoint. A good forward isn't just someone who scores goals. A truly excellent forward is someone who can bring victory to the team, no matter the means!"