Chapter 97: The Frenzied Offensive, Breaking the Deadlock!

Ikki knew that relying solely on Reo would not be enough to defend against Kira. He needed to serve as an additional safety net, basing all their actions on the assumption that Reo would be bypassed.

Reo's appearance gave Ikki a clearer defensive strategy!

Not only that, the two of them set traps for their opponents through their defensive positions. If they engaged with the attacking player, they could lead the opponent into Jyubei's defensive area, forming an absolute encirclement.

Reo and Ikki complemented each other, forming the strongest iron wall in the Blue lock with their sharp observation and excellent Football IQ!

But at this moment, Kira aimed to completely break through this iron wall!!

Facing Ikki's help defense, Kira abruptly stopped and then tilted his body sharply to the right, as if attempting to break through from Ikki's right side by force.

However, it was just a feint. Kira instantly shifted his weight using Rice Spirit's ability.

Step-Over!

But Ikki managed to hold his ground and stabilize his center of gravity. The intensive training during this period greatly enhanced his defensive capabilities, and he did not fall for Kira's feint. He leaned forward, ready to impede Kira's dribbling space.

However, this was only the first step for Kira!

After the Step-Over dribble failed, Kira did not stop and prepared to break through from Ikki's left side.

Ikki had to step back a few steps while shifting his weight backward, trying his best not to lose his defensive position.

Although it was extremely challenging for Ikki to defend Kira, he successfully delayed him for a second.

This gave Reo, who had previously been displaced, ample time for a chase-down defense!

By copying Oliver's movements, Reo greatly enhanced his defensive abilities. He was like a venomous snake tightly entwined behind Kira, successfully forming a double-team with Ikki.

"Great defense!"

On the bench, Rensuke couldn't help but applaud.

Although he no longer had a chance to play, he was deeply concerned about the outcome of this match.

Undoubtedly, the connection between Ikki and Reo was perfect, and their defense was flawless.

"But it's still far from enough," said Ego slowly beside Rensuke.

At this moment, Kira was being double-teamed by the two of them. Reo and Ikki left no space for Kira to break through.

The two of them, with their Metavision, could see all possible offensive routes of Kira. As long as they set up defenses in advance, theoretically, they could completely shut down Kira's movements!

But that was only in theory!

Kira wanted to forcefully tear through their defense!

He lowered his center of gravity and slightly kicked the ball out, as if making a dribbling mistake.

This was intentional on Kira's part. It was a trap he set for the two of them.

If anyone attempted to steal the ball, he could take advantage of it and make the defender lose their position, thus completing the breakthrough.

However, Ikki and Reo were highly focused and didn't fall for it easily.

And this was just one of Kira's many weapons.

Kira immediately pulled the ball back with his right foot, controlling it once again, while using the super-fast stepover.

"Such incredible speed!" exclaimed the commentator, praising Kira's movements.

Just as Ikki was fully concentrated on Kira's actions, the rhythm of the latter's movements suddenly changed. He planted his left foot and flicked the ball with his right foot, signaling that he was about to break through from Ikki's other side.

Ikki immediately stepped back, trying to block Kira's potential position after the turn. On the other side, Reo quickly pressed forward, also anticipating Kira's move and attempting to trap him.

One retreating, one advancing, they wanted to keep Kira trapped between them.

Such a level of defense could lock down an ordinary person, but it was absolutely incapable of stopping Kira!

He suddenly exerted force, flicking the ball up and over his head, simultaneously reversing his direction and evading Reo's steal attempt. He also created distance between himself and Ikki.

Kira's movements seemed like a showy display, but in reality, there was not a single unnecessary motion. He easily disrupted the defensive connection between the two players.

Although they had engaged in several rounds of psychological and technical battles, in the eyes of others, it had only been a matter of seconds.

Kira passed through the space he had just created between Ikki and Reo.

Even though Ikki and Reo could foresee Kira's possible offensive routes using their Metavision, there was still a significant gap in terms of skill and physical abilities.

It was like setting a trap to catch a jackal but encountering an unimaginable monster instead.

In the face of absolute power, even if you can perceive everything, it is meaningless!

"Darn it!"

Reo chased after him with all his might. If he had the speed and technique of Kira, perhaps he could still limit his opponent to some extent.

But Kira's completely unreasonable style of play was something that Reo couldn't replicate at all, especially that acceleration and sudden stop that defied logic.

Before the match, Reo watched Kira's game footage, trying to imitate his style. However, no matter how hard he tried, he could only mimic Kira's movements superficially, lacking the soul behind them.

Even just watching, Reo knew deep down that he couldn't do it. Kira's style of play was the perfect combination of refined technique and monstrous physical ability.

It was a height that Reo couldn't surpass.

"I'm here!"

And just as Kira broke through the two of them, Jyubei appeared in front of him.

This was the third layer of defense from the Blue lock! His almost fully maximized physical talents allowed him to have a dominating presence on the defensive end, something that Reo and Ikki couldn't achieve.

As long as he could be here, he could completely block Kira's shooting space!

But just as Jyubei was intercepting Kira, he suddenly realized that the ball wasn't even at the opponent's feet.

In the instant of his breakthrough, Kira had already passed the ball!

At this moment, Shuto was in the best shooting position in front of the goal.

"Nice pass, Kira!"

But just as Shuto was about to receive the ball, a blue figure suddenly appeared like a lurking hunter and intercepted the ball directly!

Isagi Yoichi!

Yoichi had just utilized his Metavision to take in the entire field of play.

He knew that even if Ikki and the others gave it their all, they would find it difficult to stop Kira. Taking that as a premise, and considering the positioning of the other players, Yoichi deduced that Kira was likely to pass to Shuto, as it was the best shooting position!

Successful defense by the Blue lock!

"Well done, Yoichi!"

Ryusei couldn't help but praise loudly.

"Now, let's counterattack!"

Yoichi cast his gaze towards the opponent's half of the field, and the positions of everyone on the pitch were clear.

Having completed the steal, they needed to launch a quick counterattack before the opposing players could regain their positions!

Kenyu was advancing rapidly towards the enemy's field, Nagi was waiting for the right moment in the center, and Eita was sprinting on the left flank...

No, these people were not the most suitable targets for a pass!

Kenyu's position was easily surrounded, Sae was right next to him, Nagi's position was not suitable for shooting, and Eita was currently entangled with Darai Miroku.

There was only one person who was truly suitable for a pass.

At this moment, he was sprinting on the right flank, as if venting the anger in his heart!

The guy who wanted to demonstrate his King's identity on the field.

Baro Shoei!

Although once Shoei received the ball, he would never share it with anyone else, he could be described as a cancerous presence.

But the Blue lock needed this absolute selfish player to break the deadlock.

To plunge this match into an even crazier state!

All of these thoughts were completed in Yoichi's mind before he stopped the ball. He turned his head and delivered a precise pass to Shoei, who was sprinting forward.

"Finally, it's here!"

Shoei lifted his head and controlled the ball then, his body seemed to burst with an endless surge of power as he charged towards the goal line.

He wanted to vent his anger, the anger of always losing to Kira Ryosuke, the anger of not being selected as a starter, the anger of his team being behind.

Shoei wanted everyone to know that he was the true king on the field!

Kazuma immediately stood in front of Shoei. He possessed a terrifying physique that surpassed Tokimitsu Aoshi, making him a reliable barrier on the U-20 defensive line.

But Shoei completely ignored him and forcefully squeezed past him from the side.

Without using any fancy dribbling skills, it was an absolute domination of physical ability and power!

Shoei's original physical attributes were outstanding, not to mention that he had also undergone hellish training in the past three weeks.

The king who returned from hell!

"What?!"

Kazuma were dumbfounded as Shoei forcefully broke through them using his speed and strength, even dragging them along without being able to stop him.

"The new player from the Blue lock has an incredibly terrifying breakthrough ability. My goodness!"

The commentator shouted loudly, and the audience was also shocked by Shoei's lone wolf-like actions.

Although it appeared to be reckless individual play, Shoei's behavior was completely different from the rampage of Rin. Rin aimed to defeat all enemies along the way to prove his existence, and he would even take detours to confront opponents.

But Shoei had a purer objective.

To tear through the defensive line and then score a goal!

"Don't think you can get through!"

Oliver arrived in time, blocking Shoei's path. He could feel the powerful aura emanating from the opponent while constantly analyzing his stats.

'The probability of stopping him... 85%! It's already difficult for this guy to continue his attack from here!'

"Pass the ball, Shoei!"

On the other side, Kenyu gained an advantage in positioning from the defender using his speed, creating space for a shot. Oliver instinctively turned his head to look.

If Shoei passed the ball, it would pose a significant threat to the goal.

"Shut up! No one can command the king!"

Shoei roared.

Passing, in Shoei's dictionary, did not exist.

Relying on his own strength to achieve victory was the only truth.

"Ah ah ah ah ah! Die!"

Veins popped on Shoei's temple, and his entire body's power burst forth in that instant!

He had already lifted his leg, preparing to shoot!

"What?! What is this guy trying to do?!"

Oliver was dumbfounded; the opponent's actions completely exceeded his expectations.

They were already close to the right goal line, and the shooting angle was extremely narrow. Moreover, there was no space to shoot with his right foot.

But Shoei seemed to want to shoot directly.

Has this guy gone mad?!

There's no way it can go in!

Before Oliver could react, Shoei had already completed the shot, as if he had infused his anger into the ball.

Although theoretically, this shot had no chance of going in, Oliver's heart jumped to his throat in an instant, and the goalkeeper lunged along with him

The ball struck the goal post at an almost zero-degree angle and flew out with a resounding sound!

If it had deviated inward by just one centimeter, there was a high possibility that the ball would have bounced into the goal.

However, on the field, there was simply no room for so many "IF."

"Tch!"

Shoei clenched his fist unwillingly.

Oliver breathed a sigh of relief, feeling a sense of narrowly escaping a disaster.

But just as he was about to go for the ball, a gust of wind attacked him from behind.

"It seems like I have a very nice stage here!"

Ryusei had already arrived in the frontcourt!

"Isn't it?"

Oliver's eyes widened; he never expected the opponent to appear here.

Was it a coincidence?

Or did the opponent possess an unparalleled Extreme Spatial Awareness?!

But there was no time for any further thoughts. Oliver quickly stood in front of Ryusei, trying to prevent him from receiving the ball.

It was too late!

Ryusei leaped high into the air, adjusting his body mid-air, and at the same time, he blocked Oliver behind him

It was as if they were performing a waltz in the air.

Ryusei, a genius player with a ability "see" the goal whenever he is in the penalty area!

"I must say, I've taken away your goal in the second half!"

He took a powerful shot with his foot, and the goalkeeper didn't even have time to stand up.

The ball found the net with a resounding sound.

2:2!

The Blue lock equalized the score!