Sudden Crisis! Niko Injured! Aoi Ashito Receives a Mission in Their Hour of Need! (cont.)

"An actually outstanding forward isn't someone who only knows how to score! I admit I'm no match for you—but if it's the two of us, the outcome might be different! Two fists can't beat four hands, Kira Ryosuke!"

At the same time, Hino Ryoma immediately turned around and passed the ball to the side!

Victorino!

Like a black panther that had spotted its prey, he burst forward. After receiving Hino Ryoma's pass, he charged ahead at top speed!

They had to score before Blue Lock could fall back on defense!

Victorino was incredibly fast, charging straight into Blue Lock's territory, while Hino Ryoma followed close behind, ready to provide support.

Kira Ryosuke wanted to chase back and defend directly—but Uruguay's other players swarmed him, surrounding him and blocking his route back!

They had absolute faith in the duo's powerful offense, and their most important duty was to keep Kira Ryosuke pinned down here!

The situation on the field changed dramatically. A two-on-two formed in front of Blue Lock's penalty area!

Victorino and Hino Ryoma.

On the other side were Niko Ikki and Oliver Aiku!

The strongest forward duo in the U-20 World Cup against Blue Lock's two defensive pillars.

"Little thief, this route is closed!"

Aiku moved in front of Victorino at top speed, wearing a confident smile.

He had watched Victorino's footage and already entered his tactical style into his own database.

Victorino's greatest strengths were his speed and outstanding curved shots—but Aiku was now positioned perfectly, allowing him to greatly restrict the effectiveness of those curved shots.

"Are you the one known for diamond-like defense?"

Victorino looked at Aiku warily. He knew Aiku possessed terrifying defensive ability and was one of the strongest defenders in the U-20 World Cup.

But Victorino couldn't hesitate. He knew that even the