Chapter 57: one-man game?

"Excellent dribbling skills!"

Bachira couldn't help but exclaim in admiration. Although dribbling was also a weapon he took pride in, he had to admit that Kira's dribbling technique might surpass his own.

"Is this guy playing street football?"

Tsurugi Zantetsu widened his eyes in astonishment. He never expected Kira to pull off such a move.

To be able to perform such actions in a match required not only delicate technique but also an incredibly strong heart.

Mikage Reo was a well-rounded player with no glaring weaknesses, and his defensive abilities were also excellent.

Yet, even he was being toyed around by Kira on the defensive end.

This was an absolute gap in strength!

At this moment, Kira had easily gotten past Mikage Reo, but another figure suddenly appeared in front of him.

Nagi.

At this moment, Nagi had completely shed his usual lazy demeanor and instead had an intensely focused gaze, like that of a lion, firmly fixed on Kira.

Just moments ago, he had quickly tracked back at a terrifying speed and arrived to provide defensive support as Kira got past Mikage Reo.

"You're strong, stronger than anyone I've encountered before."

Facing Kira, Nagi spoke slowly.

A bead of sweat finally formed on his forehead.

"So, are you finally going to take it seriously?"

Kira smiled as he looked at his opponent.

"Yes, if I keep slacking off, I'll end up losing."

Nagi responded.

"Kira, do you like football? You've probably never lost before, just like me."

"To be honest, I was just average before, but now I quite enjoy it." Kira replied.

"Is that so? It seems we're quite similar then"

"No, the two of us are actually quite different."

Kira narrowed his eyes slightly.

"In any match, I'll give it my all. Once I set a goal, I'll strive to achieve it with all my might. That's how I show respect to my teammates and opponents."

"Opponents and teammates?" Nagi's face showed a puzzled expression.

"But that sounds so troublesome. After all, they're people without talent and they can't possibly make it to the end. It's better to let them give up early. Even my teammates, although they may advance to the next round, they'll eventually be eliminated."

His expression seemed innocent, and in reality, Nagi's words didn't carry any ill intentions. It was simply his pure belief.

If they don't have talent, there's no point in persisting.

Teammates and such don't matter at all since they don't contribute much in the match.

"So, you see, the two of us are different. This is not a one-man game."

"But what Ego said..."

"I'm going to get past you now," Kira interrupted.

He had no intention of engaging in a lengthy debate with Nagi.

However, Nagi wasn't someone who could be easily bypassed. His physical fitness was exceptional, and he possessed excellent balance. He quickly adjusted his center of gravity and rapidly closed the defensive gap, not giving Kira any room to break through.

Behind Nagi, other defenders from the backline also converged, blocking Kira's path.

However, this level of defense posed no threat to Kira.

He suddenly stopped the ball, then turned around, preparing to bypass Nagi from another direction with incredible speed. The others didn't even have time to react.

But Nagi, being a peerless prodigy, reacted!

He executed a reverse turn in the opposite direction, once again standing in front of Kira.

He stopped him!

Or did he?

Nagi suddenly realized that the ball was no longer at Kira's feet.

In the instant Kira turned, he had cleverly passed the ball with his heel, perfectly deceiving almost everyone on the field, including his teammates.

Only one person realized Kira's pass.

Isagi Yoichi!

He was none other than Isagi, the recipient of Kira's pass.

After receiving the pass from Kira, Isagi immediately sprinted towards the opponent's penalty area at the fastest speed.

"Damn it! Isagi is the target!"

"Why is this guy so fast?!"

Isagi's displayed speed surprised the members of Team V because in their impression, Isagi had rough skills and average physical abilities.

But now, Isagi's speed was even faster than they had imagined.

"The physical training I did with Kira is really paying off!"

Isagi thought to himself while observing the overall situation on the field.

Kira told him to find his own weapon and make an impact on the field.

And now, it was the perfect opportunity.

In this match, Isagi played the role of a shadow striker!

A shadow striker position was flexible, often interchanging between the forward and attacking midfielder positions. And this was the position Kira assigned to Isagi!

When the ace forward drew enough opponents, the shadow striker would seize the opportunity!

"Stop him!"

The defenders of Team V rushed forward, attempting to completely block Isagi.

But at this moment, Isagi already had a "goal-scoring premonition."

Just as the opposing defenders shifted their focus, the defense faced by Kira had become noticeably weak. In an instant, he made a move while Isagi broke through!

The premonition of a goal came from Kira himself.

"It's up to you, Kira!"

 Isagi forcefully and accurately passed the ball to Kira.

After arriving at the Blue Lock, Isagi truly doubted if his style of play was not selfish enough, if he needed to become the absolute selfish genius like Ego.

But Kira and Ego's words awakened Isagi.

Being able to score a goal doesn't necessarily make one an excellent forward.

What truly makes a forward excellent is being able to bring victory to the game!

Whether it's passing or shooting, as long as it aligns with Isagi's own will and can lead to winning the game, it is the right choice!

"Great pass!"

Kira has already received the ball, and now he has enough space to take a shot.

"I will stop you!"

Only Nagi was not misled by the tactics. He quickly rushed to Kira's side with the fastest speed and the shortest distance that was the direct path of Kira's shot!