Chapter 52: The Final Match!

In the evening, Kira, along with the other team members, resumed training.

Although they had won three consecutive matches and secured their spot in the next stage, there was still one last match left against the V Team. However, Kira didn't just want to qualify; he aimed for more.

Since he had made up his mind, he couldn't afford to lose a single match.

After all, Kira had made a promise to Riko.

While undergoing physical training, Kira also contemplated how to confront the next opponent.

The V Team was the strongest team on paper, far superior to the other four teams. Especially with the presence of Nagi Seishio, the unparalleled genius who possessed incredible ball control skills, capable of receiving all sorts of unbelievable passes and adjusting his position for a shot.

Furthermore, beside Nagi, there were two helpers: Mikage Reo and Tsurugi Zantetsu, one being an almost all-around hexagon, and the other having the fastest burst speed in the Blue lock.

It could be said that the match against the V Team would not be easy. In terms of average strength, the V Team was much stronger than the Z Team.

First and foremost, they had to figure out how to defend against the combined assault of the Big Three.

They couldn't afford to lose in terms of momentum.

"Um, everyone, gather around. We all know that the next match against the V Team will be a tough battle. However, we have already secured our spot in the next stage, and the result of this match will not affect, I want to hear your thoughts."

Kira gathered everyone together and scanned their faces, wanting to see the attitudes of the other team members.

"Just qualifying is not enough. We have to go all the way to the end."

"Since it's the last match, the Z Team must win all the way!"

"That's right! The V Team must be feeling invincible with their winning streak. Let's crush their spirits!"

The ten members of the team unanimously gave the same answer.

Kira nodded in satisfaction, clearly seeing the burning determination in each person's eyes.

Now, everyone in the Z Team not only wanted to participate but also wanted to go further and greedily pursue victory.

Only a team that yearns for victory can achieve it.

"Very well, let's begin the next phase of tactical training."

...

On the other side, in the V Team's locker room.

"So, this is all the information we have on our opponents, the Z Team."

Tsurugi Zantetsu rubbed his eyes and spoke to the rest of the V Team.

However, most of the V Team members beside him seemed absent-minded.

Even though the Z Team had also achieved three consecutive victories, and each match had a significant point difference, most of the V Team members didn't consider the Z Team a threat.

Many of the team members had witnessed the powers of the Big Three, especially Nagi. In almost every match, Nagi could effortlessly defeat his opponents, even if he was slacking off in the latter half. There was simply no one who could compare to him.

Even Kira would never stand a chance against Nagi.

Moreover, even without Nagi, the V Team had Tsurugi Zantetsu and Mikage Reo, two top-notch experts. The average strength of the Z Team couldn't possibly be strong.

Furthermore, they had already secured their spot in the next round, so there was no pressure in the final match.

Mikage Reo reclined on a chair, leisurely watching Nagi playing games beside him.

"Nagi, aren't you going to prepare at all? After all, the Z Team has also achieved three consecutive victories, just like us~"

"Ah, there's no need to prepare much. We'll win anyway."

Nagi replied without even glancing away from his phone.

"Well said. We've never experienced the taste of defeat."

...

A few days later, the final match was about to begin.

During this time, Kira not only practiced with the team every day but also never stopped his personal training.

With the doubled amount of points he could earn each day, he had more time to exchange for training sessions in the practice space. His skill proficiency and physical abilities had further improved.

At this moment, everyone had gathered in the middle of the competition venue.

"Is that the V Team?"

"That guy with white hair is Nagi. He was terrifying in the footage..."

"This time, we're going against a real formidable opponent..."

"What's the matter? Are you scared?"

Kira looked at everyone and asked with a smile.

"Scared? Impossible!"

"Rather than scared, I would say I'm excited."

"Our Z Team is going to advance undefeated!"

"Yes."

Kira nodded and shifted his gaze to the opponent's half of the field.

At the same time, the members of the V Team also had their eyes on Kira.

"Reo, is he the only slightly formidable guy you mentioned in the Z Team?"

Nagi yawned and asked in a seemingly lazy tone,

"he's the only one in the Z Team worth noting, huh! But he definitely can't compare to my Nagi, right?"

Mikage casually replied, exuding an air of arrogance in his every move. "Yes, he's the only one in the Z Team who's slightly worth paying attention to, but he can't possibly be mentioned in the same breath as my Nagi!"

"Oh," Nagi nodded, still showing no enthusiasm.

For him, victory was nothing more than the expected outcome.

"Z Team versus V Team, is about to begin. V Team will kick off first! Both teams, please prepare!"

Everyone took their positions, and the match was about to start.

The whistle blew!

V Team took the initiative to attack. Mikage swiftly dribbled through the center, while Tsurugi Zantetsu and Nagi penetrated the opponent's half.

The Z Team immediately tightened their defense. The first goal in every match was crucial. Whoever scored it would gain the upper hand.

Isagi and Bachira chose to double-team Mikage, not giving him any chance to break through.

This was the tactic Kira instructed the Z Team to implement. Although the V Team was formidable, their attack relied solely on the Big Three, with the others merely playing supporting roles.

And among these three, only Mikage had the ability to organize and distribute the ball. In other words, he was the initiator of every attack.

By containing Mikage's passing, they could greatly suppress the V Team's offense.

"You're really tenacious," Mikage remarked. Although the defense was tighter than expected, he didn't feel any nervousness.