Chapter 61: Vain?

Mikage Reo and Nagi rushed towards the opponent's half at the fastest speed.

While advancing, Mikage Reo glanced at Kira's position from the corner of his eye. As expected, Kira was still trapped by Tsurugi Zantetsu and the others, with no chance to defend.

"It was all just empty talk in the end!"

"As long as we score this goal, the score will be completely equal!"

"Then your advantage will be gone, and we will seize the momentum and win the match!"

Mikage Reo wore a triumphant smile on his face as he and Nagi sprinted on the field, heading straight for Team Z's goal.

On the other side, Kira also started moving.

"I won't let you pass!"

Tsurugi Zantetsu immediately unleashed his astonishing speed, attempting to restrict Kira just as he did before.

Kira's speed had exceeded his expectations earlier, but if it was only a short burst of speed, Tsurugi Zantetsu had absolute confidence. Even if it was Chigiri Hyoma, he wouldn't be able to catch up.

It was impossible for Kira to surpass his defense.

However, in the moment he started his acceleration, Tsurugi Zantetsu realized that the distance between him and Kira was widening.

"Too slow."

Only Kira's voice echoed in Tsurugi Zantetsu's ears, and at the same time, he seemed to feel the air moving on his face.

"No, it can't be?!"

In that instant, with even more blinding speeds, Kira forcefully broke through Tsurugi Zantetsu's absolute defense.

Full Concentration Breathing + Thunderclap Flash!

The explosive force at full power brings an exaggerated initial acceleration!

"What kind of speed does this guy have?!"

Tsurugi Zantetsu widened his eyes in astonishment, even subconsciously reaching out his hand to try to grab Kira, but he couldn't even come close.

Tsurugi Zantetsu lost to the initial speed!

Not to mention the other defenders who were defending together on the field, they couldn't even make a starting move.

"It can't be?!"

"This guy's first step surpassed Zantetsu?!"

"What a monster! But at this distance, he shouldn't be able to catch up in time! It's too far!"

Meanwhile, in the other half of the field, Nagi had already coordinated with Mikage Reo and rushed towards Team Z's territory.

If they scored this goal, the score would be equalized, and Team V, who already had the momentum, would gain the advantage.

Nagi continued his dribble, while a familiar petite figure once again stood in his way

Naruhaya Asahi.

"I won't let you pass."

Naruhaya Asahi said firmly.

"Why?, I have no ill intentions, but why do people like you who lack talent insist on persevering? You can't defend against me at all. If it were me, I would have given up long ago."

Nagi said with some confusion, while also not intending to waste time, preparing to directly get past Naruhaya Asahi.

He casually kicked the ball with his right foot, easily shifting Naruhaya Asahi's center of gravity, and then suddenly flicked the ball with his left foot to change direction.

Elastico 

The feint was executed perfectly, once again shaking Naruhaya Asahi's center of gravity

"I won't give up easily, even if I lack talent!!!!"

Naruhaya Asahi shouted loudly, exerting all his strength, almost burning himself out, and forcefully planted his foot on the ground, maintaining his balance.

He didn't lose his defensive position!

"Oh?"

Naruhaya Asahi's actions surprised Nagi a bit.

However, it was just a slight surprise. Even though Naruhaya Asahi didn't lose his defensive position in the first moment, he couldn't change his posture and center of gravity anymore.

He would still be bypassed.

"In the end, isn't it all in vain? Why create unnecessary trouble?"

Nagi pulled back with his left foot, smoothly bypassing Naruhaya Asahi once again with a turn, executing the move flawlessly.

At the same time, he created enough space for himself to shoot.

"Take them down, Nagi!"

Mikage Reo shouted excitedly from the side, and Nagi raised his foot, preparing to shoot.

In front of him, goalkeeper Iemon Okuhito's heartbeat quickened, as if it was about to explode. He knew that no matter what, he had to stop this shot.

But could he really do it?

Nagi was a monster.

"Take It...."

Nagi said softly. In that instant, his toe had already touched the football

"Do you think this is all in vain?"

Kira's voice echoed in Nagi's ears.

Nagi's eyes suddenly widened.

For the first time, he showed a look of astonishment.

Kira had already come up behind him and touched the ball at an even faster speed!

Successful interference!

The shot was disrupted, and Iemon Okuhito immediately rushed forward, cradling the ball in his arms.

Successful defense!

"What!?"

Mikage Reo's entire body froze for a moment. He never expected Nagi's shot to be directly disrupted.

He couldn't understand why Kira was in that position.

When he turned his head to look at Tsurugi Zantetsu, who was chasing after him, Mikage Reo realized what had happened.

"This guy, he bypassed Tsurugi Zantetsu's encirclement and quickly returned to defend?! How is that possible?!"

The smile on Mikage Reo's face completely disappeared, and he loudly berated Tsurugi Zantetsu

"You idiot, can't you even do this right?!"

Although he said that, Mikage Reo was well aware that this was not Tsurugi Zantetsu's mistake.

Kira's strength exceeded their terrifying imagination.

He went from the attacking end directly to the defensive end, catching up to Nagi. What kind of monster was this guy?!

"Returning to the defense, defend!"

With the failed attack, Mikage Reo could only organize his teammates to defend.

"It's okay, Nagi! It was just good luck! Focus on defending this round and seize the opportunity for the next!"

Nagi was momentarily stunned, still caught in a state of surprise. He didn't know how Kira had managed it, but he quickly snapped back to reality and immediately followed his teammates in defending. At the same time, he kept repeating to himself:

"Defend, defend, we must stop them!"

"That was perfect timing, Kira!"

As he watched Kira arrive just in time to defend, Naruhaya Asahi was on the verge of tears.

If it weren't for Kira, Nagi would have scored.

Kira patted his Asahi's shoulder and smiled.

"It's all thanks to you. It was your desperate defense that forced Nagi to make more moves, buying me that precious second. Leave the rest to me."