At that moment, Kira Ryosuke felt to Prince like another Roki—or perhaps someone who had already surpassed him. That Godspeed was like lightning!
No wonder Roki had told the other world-class players before the Blue Lock project began that Kira Ryosuke was incredibly strong—even Black, an England international, had praised him endlessly.
"Kira Ryosuke has the ability of a Master, yet he can play freely on the field. That's completely unfair!"
At the thought of that, Prince's legs began trembling uncontrollably. His whole body was already growing excited.
"I want to get on the field! I want to get on the field!"
At that moment, immediately after getting past Chigiri Hyoma, another person blocked Kira Ryosuke's path.
"I finally have a chance to talk to you directly."
At that moment, Kuribayashi Haruhisa stood right in front of Kira Ryosuke.
"You clearly had a chance in the previous play, but you chose to pass."
"I just thought that was the better choice. Besides, before I made up my mind, my body had already started moving."
Kuribayashi Haruhisa looked into Kira Ryosuke's eyes as he spoke.
"In a sense, we're somewhat alike."
Kira Ryosuke replied with a smile.
Both of them played rational football. They would never recklessly force their way forward just because their blood was hot and their heads had gone blank—although they both possessed the ability to forcibly break through another person's defense.
"However, for our team right now, getting past you is the best strategy!"
Kira Ryosuke spoke calmly.
Then, before the next breath could come, Kira Ryosuke suddenly accelerated.
Kuribayashi Haruhisa was extremely fast as well. His eyes locked onto the ball at Kira Ryosuke's feet like a falcon. After finding the perfect opportunity, he suddenly stuck out his foot!
But Kira Ryosuke had already seen through