Chapter 99: The true climax is just beginning!

"This is Kira..."

The Blue lock players, who had just gained momentum, fell into silence once again.

Kira's goal displayed an unparalleled terrifying strength, showcasing the true gap in abilities.

Even though Ikki and Reo tried everything to stop Kira, it was all in vain.

Despite building layers of defense, Kira was still able to tear it apart with his immense individual skills.

He was an absolute monster.

"Sae completely sees through Ikki and Reo's actions."

On the substitute bench, Hiori Yo said with a serious expression,

"Although those two seem to anticipate Kira's receiving range, the difference in physical abilities is insurmountable. Once Sae passes the ball to a range they can't reach, Kira can forcefully break through their defenses with his speed... Their defense is simply inadequate!"

At that moment, Ryusei remained seated on the ground, still in a daze.

He couldn't have replicated Kira's shot just now.

It was an absolute gap in strength.

However, this made it even more interesting.

"Amazing, I see now."

Ryusei wouldn't easily acknowledge the Blue lock players, not even Rin. He always believed he was the strongest.

But Kira made him profoundly aware of the existence of a more terrifying presence above him.

However, this only further ignited Ryusei's competitive spirit.

"That shot was incredible! Absolutely amazing!"

After recovering his senses, Ryusei excitedly stood up from the ground, his eyes fixed on Kira.

"That kind of shot, how did you do it? You're really an amazing player! How come I didn't have a chance to compete against you before! But, I also have many 'poses' I want to show you!"

"Can't you speak normally?"

Kira sighed and commented with a hint of helplessness, then immediately retreated to the midfield for defense.

The reason Blue lock was able to score earlier was partly because Ryusei and Shoei caught the U20 defense off guard with their unique playing style, and partly because Blue lock created an opportunity for a quick counterattack, with many U20 members pushing forward and not having enough time to get back to defense.

However, now Ryusei and Shoei's playing style had been exposed, and the Blue lock players no longer had a chance for a quick counterattack. Their similar attacking methods would no longer be effective.

At this point, Blue lock had already taken the kick-off and resumed their attack.

After Meguru was substituted, Yoichi shifted his position to the side and slightly towards the midfield. He also took on the organizing role previously held by Meguru and Rin.

Using his Metavision, he constantly observed the situation on the field. Compared to before, the U20 team's defense became tighter and more compact.

At the same time, Yoichi could clearly feel a hint of fatigue. Maintaining a high level of concentration throughout with Metavision and constantly processing information took a toll on his mental strength.

But at this moment, Yoichi could only force himself to endure the feeling of fatigue and think about strategies to break the deadlock.

The previous attacking methods were no longer effective, so they had to find a way to disrupt the U20 defense.

After a period of observation, he found a suitable opportunity and immediately passed the ball to Shoei on the wing.

For now, they would let Shoei try to break the deadlock with his aggressive and unreasonable attacking style. At the very least, it would draw some defensive attention from the opponents!

Shoei received the ball and immediately accelerated with a sprint. His strong physique and decent speed generated tremendous momentum, like a bulldozer charging on the field.

However, this time Shoei's progress was not as smooth as before. Just a few steps forward, a familiar figure stood in his way.

Kira.

"Shoei, pass the ball!"

Yoichi quickly moved, passing the ball to Shoei with the intention of using him to attract Kira's defense. It had been successful so far, and if Shoei passed the ball immediately, it would allow other teammates with less defensive pressure to launch an attack, increasing the chances of success!

But Shoei remained unmoved.

"Enough with the noise! I'm not going to pass to you, Yoichi!"

Shoei refused Yoichi's proposal without hesitation.

"What are you doing, Shoei! This is such an important match!"

Yoichi scolded Shoei angrily. He knew that Shoei was a very self-centered person, but he had thought that in a match like this, Shoei would show some restraint. Especially considering that Shoei had already failed to score in the previous round, Yoichi expected him to change his approach. However, he didn't expect Shoei to continue with his selfish style of play.

After the first round of selections, Yoichi hadn't interacted much with Shoei. Although they had some overlap during the three weeks of special training, the current Yoichi still didn't understand Shoei very well.

At this moment, Shoei completely ignored Yoichi's words and focused all his attention on Kira.

He had already lost to Kira twice, and this time he was eager for revenge.

"Kira, I will definitely defeat you this time and make you my servant! I will show you who the true king of the field is!"

Shoei gritted his teeth and spoke with anger in his eyes.

Kira had humiliated him, and Shoei yearned for revenge.

"Weren't you talking big in the previous two matches? Have you forgotten the results? Every time you talk big during a match and then become impotent with rage afterward."

Kira replied with a smile.

"You bastard, I'll kill you!"

Shoei's eyebrows twitched, veins popped on his forehead, and his anger intensified. He wished he could tear Kira into pieces!

After three weeks of hellish training, Shoei finally had the opportunity to seek revenge against Kira!

Today, he had to defeat Kira.

"Ah, ah, ah!"

Shoei suddenly accelerated, trying to use his body to overpower Kira.

He was half a head taller than Kira, and his physical abilities were at the level of Blue lock's ceiling. After the training, he had reached a new level.

But even so, Shoei couldn't gain any advantage against Kira.

He was like crashing into a massive rock, while the other party stood firm!

"Damn it!"

However, Shoei was not a player who relied solely on his physical abilities without any technique. Seeing that he couldn't gain an advantage through physical contact, he immediately changed tactics.

He planted his right leg on the ground to maintain balance while preparing to use Kira as a pivot for a turn.

But Shoei's intentions were too obvious. Kira had already seen through his movements and was faster in speed. He seized the opportunity when Shoei turned and directly stole the ball!

On the other hand, Shoei lost his balance and fell to the ground.

"This idiot!"

Yoichi cursed out loudly, desperately trying to compete for the ball. However, Kira had already made a long pass, a perfect arc that sent the ball right to the feet of Shuto in the front field!

Reo quickly rushed forward, imitating Oliver's movements, and immediately closed down the shooting space for Shuto.

But Shuto chose to forcefully take the shot!

At that moment, when the ball flew out, Gin desperately threw himself outwards and made a very timely save on this extremely dangerous shot.

Shuto's individual skill was not bad, but he was indeed disrupted by Reo. The shot was too forceful, and both the speed and accuracy had decreased significantly.

"Damn it!"

Shuto clenched his fist in frustration, while Gin held the ball firmly in his arms.

"Fortunately, it's not a shot of Kira's level..."

"Great defense!"

Ikki praised loudly from the side, but he also knew very well that the previous shot was extremely dangerous...

Because of Shoei's mistake, the U20 team launched a very threatening counter-attack.

He turned his head and looked at Reo, who had just come on the field and was already drenched in sweat.

Reo had already consumed a lot of stamina from his previous defense, and imitating Oliver's movements further drained his energy. It could be said that he had expended much more stamina than Ikki during this period.

But now they could only put their whole focus into defense, not just against Kira, but the entire U20 team more threatening.

Ikki could only hope that Yoichi and the others could produce results on the offensive end.

If not, their Blue lock team would soon be exhausted.

Blue lock restarted the game with a kick-off, and the ball quickly came to Yoichi's feet again. But this time Yoichi completely ignored Shoei.

"No, this won't work!"

Yoichi also realized the problem. If they continued like this, they would never win against Kira.

He didn't want to lose. This was an incredibly important match, and Yoichi yearned for victory.

He carefully observed the situation, searching for a breakthrough.

"Temporarily excluding Shoei, Ryusei is in the middle. Although Kira is on the other side, his defensive range is extensive. It's impossible to score directly with a pass... unless..."

Yoichi seemed to have an idea, his gaze fixed on a certain direction.

Previously, Sae intentionally exceeded the limits of the defenders with his passes to create opportunities.

So, perhaps he could do the same?

Sae used his Metavision to create perfect passes, so he could also make similar moves.

However, compared to Sae, Rin and his puppet football might be a better choice.

To push his teammates to their limits.

Perhaps this way, he could maximize Ryusei's attacking ability?

Rin and Ryusei had fundamentally incompatible personalities.

But in a certain sense, their football styles could be compatible.

A certain idea formed in Yoichi's mind.

Although it was very risky, now he could only forcefully give it a try.

No matter the cost, this match had to be won.

He didn't hesitate any longer and directly made a long pass in a certain direction.

There was no one in that direction.

On the other side, Ryusei widened his eyes, and a smile of immense excitement appeared on his face.

"I see! Yoichi! Since you've created a stage for me, then I won't hesitate to step onto it!"

Ryusei charged towards that direction!