69 Chapter 69: The Puppeteer!

"Great!"

After Kira scored, his teammates immediately surrounded him to celebrate.

Kira had successfully taken on Rin one-on-one.

Defeating a monster of Rin's caliber in a one-on-one challenge significantly boosted the team's morale.

...

"Kira is actually this strong..."

Anri in the control room couldn't help but praise. Kira's strength surpassed her expectations.

His formidable speed and jumping ability thwarted Rin's almost certain goal, and he emerged victorious in the 1v1 offensive phase against Rin.

Initially, Anri believed that Kira was strong but perhaps slightly weaker than Rin, considering the Rin's exceptional talent as the younger brother of the world-class genius Itoshi Sae.

In the previous phase, Rin effortlessly defeated the formidable Yoichi team.

Without a direct comparison before, now, after their face-to-face confrontation, Anri rejected her previous viewpoint.

She realized that she had greatly underestimated Kira.

Moreover, Anri felt that Kira seemed to have become even stronger than before.

"That's why I said this guy is the most terrifying individual in Blue Lock. And it's not just his own strength, Anri. I don't know if you've noticed, but both opponents and teammates, after playing with Kira, their abilities have skyrocketed."

 Ego spoke slowly while leaning forward, his eyes fixed on the screen.

"The real show is probably just beginning. Rin should start taking it seriously now. Let's see how much pressure Kira can put on him. I'm sure his self-esteem will take a huge blow, and the more that happens, the more his true strength will burst forth."

.....

"That was a stylish dribble and goal. I didn't expect Rin to be beaten like that."

Jyubei praised.

"Oh no, oh no, the opponent scored. What do we do?"

Aoshi said anxiously.

Meguru, on the other hand, walked over to Rin's side and reached out his hand, wanting to help him up. However, Rin slapped his hand away.

"Get lost."

Rin stood up on his own, his voice filled with anger.

"It's time to get serious."

Meguru didn't feel angry at Rin's reaction. Instead, an excited smile appeared on his face.

Because the monster in his heart told him that Rin was now completely serious.

"What an infuriating guy."

Rin ruffled his hair. Although his facial expression remained unchanged, there seemed to be flames burning in his eyes.

Kira's performance of getting past him had ignited Rin's anger. He had been shaken to the ground by someone else. Now, he was completely enraged and determined to make Kira pay the price.

"I'm going all out now. Keep up with me."

Rin glanced at his teammates from the corner of his eye, his tone resembling an unchallengeable command.

"Got it."

Meguru's face broke into a smile.

Soon, the Red Team launched another attack. Rin quickly dribbled the ball past the halfway line and came directly in front of Kira.

At this moment, there was no trace of disdain in his eyes towards Kira. Instead, it had transformed into a different emotion.

A hatred that seemed to vow to tear the opponent to pieces.

"For now, let's take back what I said earlier. I admit that you're not an ant, but a pest that must be eradicated."

Rin said in a cold tone to Kira.

"It seems like you still haven't learned your lesson."

Kira countered with a smile.

Instead of continuing to dribble, Rin passed the ball to Aoshi, who was advancing on the side.

However, Rensuke was there too!

"I can intercept it! I should be able to get there first!"

Rensuke quickly ran towards the landing spot of the ball.

But at the moment the ball touched the ground, it suddenly bounced towards the position of Aoshi!

In the instant Rin kicked the ball, he used his footwork to apply spin to the ball, causing it to bounce towards Aoshi's position after landing.

This not only allowed Aoshi to gain possession of the ball but also drew Rensuke out of the defensive area!

Aoshi firmly controlled the ball beneath him, immediately turned around, and leaned his back against Rensuke, using his sturdy body to keep him at bay.

"What on earth is this guy made of?!"

Rensuke was somewhat surprised at the moment of physical contact. His own physique was already very strong, not to mention the rigorous training he had undergone. But at this moment, he couldn't gain any advantage against Aoshi.

Aoshi didn't stick to the ball but immediately turned around and passed it back to Rin, who was rapidly advancing into the opponent's territory.

However, Rin still didn't hold onto the ball for long. As soon as he received it, he passed it out with an exaggerated arc.

His target was Jyubei, who was making a run.

"Rin is willingly sharing the ball possession like this?"

At this moment, Ikki using his exceptional spatial awareness to analyze the opponent's situation.

He sensed that Rin was planning something, but Ikki hadn't yet realized what it was.

"What does he want to do?"

On the other side, Jyubei, who had already penetrated deep into the opponent's territory, looked up. The height of this pass was extremely high, impossible for an average person to receive.

But Jyubei could receive it!

He possessed incredible jumping ability, giving him an aerial dominance that others couldn't reach!

"It's like a high-pass that tests my abilities... but I accept the challenge! There's only one option!"

Jyubei leaped high, just like a humanoid rocket, an in midair, he controlled the ball with his chest. But as soon as he landed, a figure appeared in front of him.

Nagi Seishiro .

He knew that he couldn't surpass Jyubei in terms of jumping ability, so he didn't choose to contest for the pass. Instead, he immediately positioned himself in a defensive position.

While Jyubei was making a breakthrough, he observed his surroundings. At his side, a swift figure had already dashed out.

Itoshi Rin!

"How cunning, Rin. If you appear at this moment, I can only pass the ball to you!"

Jyubei had only one choice, to directly pass the ball to Rin.

But in the instant Rin received the ball, Ikki had already appeared in front of him.

"So that's it! All the passes were just for your own attack. That's your plan!"

Ikki, who also possessed the ability to perceive the entire field, discerned Rin's strategy and blocked the opponent's attacking route.

In that moment, Ikki felt that the gap between himself and Rin had been infinitely narrowed. He believed he could successfully organize Rin's next attack!

However, Ikki suddenly realized that his presence didn't elicit any surprised expression from Rin.

It was as if the opponent knew he would appear there.

"Indeed, you also have such eyes. But can I not see the scenery in your eyes?"

Rin spoke with an incredibly arrogant tone, as if Ikki was a completely insignificant existence.

And at that moment, Rin suddenly lifted his foot, as if he was preparing to take a shot. Ikki could only try to interfere.

Ikki's center of gravity shifted, but Rin's movement changed. Everything was just a feint for a shot. In the instant Ikki's balance was disrupted, Rin successfully broke through!

Using his spatial awareness, Rin observed the trajectory of everyone's movements. He deduced from Ikki's running route that the opponent also possessed the ability to perceive the entire field and would appear in that spot.

But Rin wasn't worried because he wanted to create a one-on-one situation with Ikki! The opponent couldn't surpass him in terms of physicality or technical ability!

Easily bypassing Ikki, Rin continued his breakthrough. And at that moment, a figure directly appeared at his side.

Kira!

At this very moment, Kira had already come to press him.

However...

All of this was within Rin's calculations!

"You're fast, but it's only useful the first time! Now I know your speed! I know your limit!"

Rin shouted, and in the first half-second before Kira reached him, he had already passed the ball.

Whether it was Ikki or Kira, Rin used his positioning and breakthrough to lure them into chasing him.

In doing so, Meguru would be left unmarked!

"You're two steps too slow!"

....

"Is everyone following Itoshi Rin's plan?"

Anri was dumbfounded. It was only from the perspective of God's eyes that she could truly understand what Rin had done.

Whether it was teammates or opponents, everyone was acting according to his plan!

Testing the limits of each individual, guiding others into battle this was Rin's strategy!

"Everyone is just a puppet manipulated by Rin. Even Kira's movements are within his calculations. This is the Puppeteer of football!"

Anri sighed. This was something that couldn't be achieved solely through spatial awareness. Rin possessed a terrifying football intelligence.

"Even though Kira's individual skills are exceptional, he's still being led around by Rin!"

"Rather than manipulating puppets, it's more like putting chains on others and treating them like livestock, forcing them to move."

Meanwhile, Ego pushed his glasses up.

"However... don't forget one thing. These chains can only hold livestock."

"The Monster can easily break free."

.....

"You're two steps too slow!"

Rin shouted loudly.

"Watch closely. This is the absolute gap in strength between the two of us!"

"So noisy."

In front of him, Kira had a calm expression on his face.

It was only then that Rin noticed that there was no trace of panic on the opponent's face.

Even though his tactical trap successfully manipulated Kira, he was behaving so calmly.

Kira understood Rin's tactics. The opponent would lure him into defending, leaving Meguru completely unmarked. If he defended, it would result in a clear opportunity for Meguru to score. If he didn't defend, Rin could easily bypass Ikki and take a shot.

It was an almost impossible choice, one that would lead to his team conceding a goal no matter how he chose.

But for Kira, he had a third option.

"Just two steps, I just need to catch up!"

At this moment, Kira adjusted his breathing abruptly and once again entered a state of total concentration breathing.

His total concentration breathing had already reached Level 3, allowing him to use it more freely and effortlessly than before. Although he couldn't maintain it for the entire match yet, he could sustain it for at least half the time.

And now, it was the perfect moment to unleash his full power!

Only with Level 3 Thunderclap Flash in total concentration breathing could he unleash his true strength!

Even in less than a fraction of a second, Rin could clearly feel the change in Kira's aura.

Kira gathered his power in his legs.

His blood surged like turbulent waves, continuously flushing through his veins, and his muscles became indestructible rocks!

Kira aimed to catch up with Meguru from behind at the fastest speed!

In the next breath, Kira had already dashed forward!

At this moment, Meguru had just received a pass from Rin. However, as he was preparing to take a shot, a terrifying sensation spread from behind him, piercing into his bones like icy coldness.

"He's coming! He's coming!"

Meguru could hear the roar of the monster in his heart.

It was a voice trembling with fear.

Meguru could feel every cell in his body sending out warnings. Instinctively, he turned his head to look at the source of this terrifying premonition.

There was only one person who could make the monster in his heart feel fear.

Kira!

"This... this can't be true..."

Meguru's voice also trembled. In that instant, his body seemed unsure of how to move.

Although Kira had been standing beside Rin just a moment ago, he had almost instantly appeared behind him.

At this moment, in Meguru's eyes, Kira was like a demon awakened from hell, covered in ever-burning flames, charging towards him.

Even though Meguru hesitated for less than half a second, it was already too late for him to attempt a shot in the next moment!

Successful interception!

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