Chapter 56: Who Claims to be a Genius

"Stop him quickly!"

Chigiri Hyoma was already standing in front of Tsurugi Zantetsu at the fastest speed, trying to block his shot.

But Tsurugi Zantetsu had no intention of shooting; instead, he passed the ball a pass filled with power.

The target: Nagi Seishio!

"At this angle, it's impossible to receive it!"

The members of Team Z immediately stood in front of Nagi, making it even more challenging to receive this pass than before!

Even if Nagi used his powerful ball control skills to control the ball, he would definitely not have enough space to shoot!

However, Nagi's specialty lies in creating possibilities out of impossibilities.

He leaped high and caught the ball in midair. But in the next instant, after the ball barely touched his heel, it bounced up again, completely different from the previous controlled stop that seemed to stick to his foot.

"Did he make a mistake?!"

Kuon Wataru, who was defending him, thought this was the perfect opportunity to steal the ball.

But Nagi's expression remained calm.

This was not a mistake, it was intentional.

Nagi spun his body in midair, his extraordinary jumping ability giving him ample hang time to perform a series of unimaginable moves!

At this moment, Nagi appeared to be dancing in the air.

Spinning, and then shooting!

This is a position close to the dead angle, but Nagi still seized that momentary opportunity.

With a strong and powerful kick, the ball was shot out like a precise missile!

Iemon Okuhito immediately lunged forward to block, but the tricky angle caused the ball to slip past his fingertips.

No one could have imagined that Nagi would be able to shoot from this position and at this angle!

In the original work, the reason why Team Z was able to surpass Team V and win the match was not only because they awakened their abilities and made a desperate comeback in overtime, but also because of a reason that cannot be ignored. Throughout the first half, Nagi did not take the game seriously. It was only after the second half began that he started playing seriously.

If Nagi had given his all from the beginning, the outcome would have been unpredictable.

And now, in the early stages of the match, Nagi has been influenced by Kira's performance and has entered a serious state.

A serious Nagi is nearly unstoppable!

"No!"

Iemon Okuhito shouted in regret. If Team V were to equalize the score at this moment, the game would undoubtedly become even more challenging.

However, at this moment, a figure suddenly appeared behind Iemon Okuhito.

Kira!

He knows Nagi's abilities better than anyone else. Realizing that intercepting the pass from the previous position was difficult, Kira swiftly moved towards the goal.

Nagi's shot aimed for the only dead angle

And Kira became the last line of defense!

Kira utilized the explosive power brought by his Thunderclap Flash and leaped into the air. Then, while in mid-air, he twisted his body and intercepted the ball just as it was about to cross the goal line!

Successful clearance!

"Kira!"

Iemon Okuhito shouted the name as if he had been saved from certain death. If it weren't for Kira, Team V would have had a chance to equalize the score.

"How is this possible? He managed to clear the ball?!"

Mikage Reo exclaimed in disbelief. It was impossible for Kira to achieve such a clearance.

Nagi also widened his eyes as he watched the ball being kicked away.

This was the first time his shot had been defended.

In the previous three matches, no team had been able to do this.

Kira was the first.

But Nagi didn't feel any frustration. Instead, a spark of excitement ignited in his heart.

"Football seems quite interesting."

He muttered to himself.

After Kira completed the clearance, the ball flew high in the air. Gagamaru Gin, a tall player, gained possession of the ball and immediately passed it back to Bachira!

Team V's attack failed, and now it was Team Z's moment for a counterattack!

"We have to defend!"

Mikage Reo shouted loudly. Now, they were the team pushed into a desperate situation.

If Team Z scores another goal, the score will be expanded to 3-1, and it will be much more difficult for Team V to make a comeback in the second half!

Regardless, they must keep the score under control in the current situation.

"Counterattack!"

Bachira had just dribbled the ball past the halfway line when, in that instant, he instinctively felt a chill down his spine, as if every cell in his body was warning him of a very dangerous presence behind him.

He turned his head slightly and saw Tsurugi Zantetsu charging towards him at a terrifying speed.

"I absolutely, absolutely cannot let you guys attack as you please!"

Tsurugi Zantetsu said with utmost seriousness, emanating a sense of pressure.

"You're really persistent, aren't you?"

Bachira chuckled. The stronger the opponent, the more excited he became. He skillfully controlled the ball at his feet, executed a quick turn to prevent Tsurugi Zantetsu from stealing from behind, and swiftly passed the ball.

In the central position, Kira had silently arrived!

"What position are you even playing in this game!?"

Mikage Reo closely marked Kira, and even just defending against him had consumed a significant amount of his stamina.

Kira had previously appeared in the defensive line for a clearance, and now he was leading the charge alongside the forward line.

In Mikage Reo's eyes, Kira seemed like an all-around presence.

But what puzzled Mikage Reo the most was Kira's terrifying stamina.

From a position near the backline, he had charged all the way to the halfway line, participating in both offense and defense. This must have required tremendous stamina. Mikage Reo himself was almost exhausted from marking Kira, yet the opponent still seemed to have energy left.

This guy was simply a monster!

Mikage Reo now realized that his previous words were completely wrong. He had severely underestimated Kira.

That guy was on the same level as Nagi.

Kira leaned forward, suddenly accelerating, causing Mikage Reo to instinctively shift his weight backward.

"I absolutely won't let you get past this time!"

However, Kira didn't rely on pure speed to break through. It appeared that he was dribbling forward, but he used the side of his foot to step on the ball, causing it to spin and move backward.

The previous move was just a feint!

"What?!"

Kira's forward-leaning motion was incredibly convincing, completely disrupting Mikage Reo's balance with its sudden rhythm. Even if he desperately tried to readjust his weight, his body had already lost its balance and he fell to the ground.

"It seems that you, who consider yourself a prodigy, are nothing more than this."