Otomo Eisaku explained.
"Represent the U-20...?"
For Aoi Ashito, representing the National Team felt incredibly distant, yet it was something he deeply revered.
If what Otomo Eisaku had said was true, then he had to perform well in front of Kira Ryosuke when the time came!
"By the way, who do you think is stronger, Kira Ryosuke or Kuribayashi Haruhisa?"
Just then, one of the players nearby suddenly asked.
"Their positions are different, so it's hard to say. If you want to compare them, Kuribayashi Haruhisa should be compared with Itoshi Sae."
"I think Kira Ryosuke is stronger. His performance in that match was simply monstrous! No one could compare with him!"
"Without a doubt, it's Kuribayashi Haruhisa. He's appeared in professional matches, after all, while Kira Ryosuke hasn't signed with a club yet. Before that match, hardly anyone had even heard of him."
The group soon launched into a heated discussion.
Aoi Ashito, meanwhile, unusually remained silent at the side, but there seemed to be a gleam in his eyes.
Early the next morning, Kira Ryosuke rode in Fukuda Tatsuya's car to the Esperion Youth Team's base.
Although it could not compare with Blue Lock, the facilities could still be considered quite luxurious.
With its clean, imposing buildings and expansive green pitches, few clubs offered such excellent treatment to their lower-level teams.
After they arrived at the club, several people immediately came out of the building to greet them.
"You're Kira, right? I look forward to working with you."
In front of everyone, a middle-aged man with a fierce appearance spoke slowly.
Date Nozomi, the B Team Head Coach, had once been teammates with Head Coach Fukuda Tatsuya. Although he looked strict and difficult to talk to, he was actually a highly capable coach. Under his leadership, the