Chapter 84: Demonstrating Strength!

In the instant of the shot, a tremendous impact was exerted on the ball, causing it to twist and deform due to compression, with power accumulating inside

And then, an explosion followed!

The terrifying force gave the ball an exaggerated speed. Even though Shuto had already been on guard, he couldn't make any moves in time, and the ball passed by his side.

It was like a cannonball blasting past Shuto. All he could feel was a gust of wind and flying dust hitting his face.

After passing, the ball exhibited a strange curve and directly shot into the net at an incredibly tricky angle!

"A knuckleball?!" Oliver's voice trembled slightly.

"And at this speed?!"

This was the first time he had seen someone kick a ball with such a terrifying speed and a perfect curve, especially from a long-distance shot.

It made Oliver realize that even though he had given high praise just now, he had underestimated Kira.

Kira was truly a monster-level existence!

He had never seen a player of this caliber before.

Oliver was very confident in his defensive abilities and could easily lock down players of various types.

After Kira's shot just now, Oliver imagined himself replacing Shuto in defending against Kira and wondered what the probability of successfully defending would be.

He could dataize everything he saw and make the optimal judgment based on that.

And soon, Oliver had his answer.

0%.

Even as the true defensive core of the team, Oliver had absolutely no chance of defending against Kira.

"Monster..." Oliver couldn't help but exclaim.

Not only Oliver, but on the other side, Sae's eyes widened in an instant. It was the first time he had shown such an obvious expression of astonishment.

Kira's shot just now could be called a miracle, a level that ordinary mortals couldn't replicate.

Kira possessed not only lightning-fast speed but also extraordinary and delicate footwork.

Everyone on the field was dumbfounded, including the coach, Yasumori.

Originally, they all thought Kira was an unimportant existence, merely a companion to Sae, especially since they all looked down on the Blue Lock Project, and Kira was one of its members.

But the one-on-one just now made them realize clearly what level of monster Kira truly was.

"Oliver, do you think you could have defended against that shot?" Neru Teppei, also a key defender for the U-20 team, turned his head and looked at Oliver.

"The probability was 0%," Oliver shook his head and replied with a smile.

Only then did Teppei notice that Oliver's forehead was already covered in sweat.

Meanwhile, Shuto stood in front of the goal with a vacant gaze, as if he were just an empty shell without a soul.

His mind was blank, and he had no idea what had happened it felt like a dream.

In the next second, Shuto felt a sense of narrowly escaping death.

It was as if the shell fired by the opponent's tank had narrowly grazed past him.

Death was just one step away.

In just two exchanges, Shuto was drenched in sweat, and his legs began to weaken. He couldn't hold on for long and collapsed to the ground.

He deeply regretted his decision why did he provoke a monster of this caliber?

Kira was definitely not just a companion to Sae...

He might be even more terrifying than Sae!

"Truly clown-like behavior."

At this moment, Sae, who had been observing from the sidelines, walked up to the two of them. He glanced at Shuto with disdain in his eyes.

"Whether it's your technique or any other aspect, it feels like you've reached a point where you're completely useless. Describing your football as vomit was already the highest praise. But you should be happy for your overestimation and stupidity. At least Kira is willing to indulge in this boring game with you."

After speaking, Sae walked up to Kira without a hint of arrogance in his gaze, but rather a sense of affirmation.

"You possess the abilities of a forward. In this country, you are the only decent forward. Let's go to a separate training ground for practice. Training here is a waste of time, inefficient, and outdated."

Sae mercilessly mocked everyone present while extending an invitation to Kira.

Kira was the only player he acknowledged.

"Thank you for your offer, but I decline," Kira directly refused Sae's proposal.

"Afterward, we will play together and train together, no matter what. After all, football is a team sport, and we need to build some chemistry."

Although Kira had a polite smile on his face, his attitude was firm.

Sae's deep-rooted arrogance also rubbed Kira the wrong way.

"It's up to you. You just need to receive my passes and score during the matches. Almost no one can receive my passes, and I've chosen you because I see potential in you..."

"Sorry, but you seem to have misunderstood something. I am not your gift. I am only participating in this match because of Mr. Ego's request. Whether you choose me or not is irrelevant to me, and I don't care."

Kira replied while slightly raising his chin.

"Furthermore, if almost no one can receive your passes, could it be that your passing is not good?"

The tension between the two grew, and the others present did not dare to interrupt their conversation.

Only Kira had the courage and qualification to retort against Sae's arrogance.

Both of them were extraordinary beings, monsters that should never be provoked.

Sae's eyebrows twitched slightly, but he didn't say much. He turned around and left the field directly. Although he agreed to participate in the match, he didn't want to practice with the others here.

"He's truly a difficult genius to get along with," Oliver said with a smile. He then walked forward and casually put his arm around Kira's shoulder.

"But compared to him, I prefer geniuses like you who are easy to get along with!"

Others also expressed their agreement.

Compared to Sae, Kira had a much more agreeable personality. He was polite, approachable, and left a much better impression on others. He had already proven his abilities in the recent match against Shuto in just a little over ten minutes, earning enough respect within the U-20 team. Others were more willing to play alongside him.

"Well then, let's save time and start practicing further."

"Yes."

.....

When the afternoon training was almost over, the U-20 team members started preparing to go home.

Kira did not immediately leave but chose to stay behind for some additional physical training.

"Kira, aren't you going back yet?" Oliver and the others, who had finished packing their things, asked.

"It's still too early. I want to continue with some physical training," Kira replied, starting his training while answering.

The intensity of his training astonished Oliver and the others. The U-20 team members had never seen such a training method before.

"Kira, do you train like this every day?" Oliver asked in confusion.

"Yes," Kira answered. "Not only me, but everyone in the Blue lock undergoes extensive physical training almost every day."

"I see," Oliver smiled, perhaps understanding the reason behind Kira's immense strength.

"Count me in," Oliver put his backpack aside and joined Kira in training.

Seeing Oliver's determination, others followed suit.

The U-20 team members were usually somewhat lazy and did not set extra training for themselves. However, after witnessing Kira's abilities today, they realized the gap and started emulating him, joining him in training.

If the Blue lock could give rise to someone like Kira, then others should not be underestimated either.

A few hours later...

"Kira... Aren't you going to stop?"

"I can't go on anymore..."

"Gag... Gag..."

...

During the time leading up to the match, the U-20 team had been undergoing high-intensity training under the guidance of Kira.

With his remarkable abilities and amiable personality, Kira quickly gained the trust of his teammates. They now regarded him as the core player of the team and centered their training around him. Even Shuto, who had previously been arrogant, had a complete change of attitude. He not only acknowledged Kira's immense strength but also became like a follower, closely training alongside him.

Although Sae had no interaction with the team members throughout this period, Oliver couldn't help but admit that the arrival of Kira had brought about a significant change in the atmosphere of the U-20 team.

During this time, due to the proximity of Riko's home to the training camp, Kira was staying at her place. Riko would wake up early every day to personally prepare heart-shaped bento lunches for him.

Kira continued to steadily improve his skills and physical abilities during this period. He also made great progress in adapting his taste buds, and he could now eat all of Riko's food without flinching.

Not only were the U-20 team and Kira's abilities further improving, but the people in the Blue lock were also experiencing the same.

During this period, they finalized the starting lineup of eleven players for the upcoming match, known as the Blue lock Eleven. Yoichi, Ikki, Meguru, and others were also selected.

In the Blue lock team, the true core remained Rin, while Ryusei, whose overall abilities were not inferior to Rin's, was placed on the bench. Ryusei's egotistical personality clashed with Rin, but his undeniable strength led Ego to keep him as a substitute. If the situation arose where Rin couldn't lead the team to victory, Ryusei would take his place.

During this time, whether it was Rin, Yoichi, Nagi, Ikki, or others, they voluntarily accepted more rigorous training. It was the hellish training that Ego had originally prepared for the wild card, but the people in the Blue lock requested it willingly.

They desired to defeat the U-20 team!

They aspired to overcome Kira Ryosuke!

Many had heard about Kira's terrifying strength and were aware of his daily high-intensity training. If they couldn't undergo higher intensity training themselves, they would never catch up to Kira!

Even those with comparatively poor physical abilities like Yoichi pushed themselves to the limit, almost every day, straining until they experienced muscle cramps and vomiting. resembling hell itself. He felt like his muscles were about to tear apart.

However, Yoichi had no complaints. Even in the face of this hellish training, he persevered, gritting his teeth and enduring. Like him, everyone in the Blue lock continued to elevate themselves, striving for a rebirth.

...

Time passed quickly, and soon it was the day when the match was about to begin.

The news of the Blue lock's upcoming match against the U-20 team spread throughout the streets. However, for the average person, they didn't care about the two teams in the match. Although they had heard about the Blue lock plan, they knew nothing about what had happened inside or the level of the players.

However, this match still generated a high level of interest because it marked the first time that the international rising star Sae would represent the U-20 team in a game.

The match would be broadcast nationwide, and the tickets for the live event were extremely hard to come by, with prices skyrocketing!

There was still over an hour until the start of the match, but the large arena was already filled with people. Among them were idol celebrities, sports superstars, political figures, and more. It can be said that the attention generated by this match was unprecedented.

In the VIP seats, the president of the Football Association, Buratsuta Hirotoshi, had a smile on his face.

Looking at the densely packed audience in the stadium, he knew how much profit he would make today.

"This is fantastic."

A smile appeared on Hirotoshi's chubby face, and his excess flesh trembled along with it.