Blue Lock, I, Kira Ryosuke, Obtain Thunder Breathing at the Start

But at this very moment, Nagi Seishiro leaped high into the air. His astonishing jumping ability was something even Kuon Shosei, who prided himself on his jumps, couldn't match. He hooked his right foot, like a pair of pliers, and clamped the ball directly.

This was Nagi Seishiro's special skill—Super Ball Control.

In a soccer match, ball control is crucial for players of every position. The ability to quickly and effectively control a bouncing ball immediately gives the ball-holding player an advantage. In most game situations, the first touch often distinguishes success from failure.

And Nagi Seishiro possessed terrifying ball control skills. He could receive a ball passed at any angle or speed, adjust his body instantly, and proceed with the next action.

"This guy... no way?!"

Almost everyone was shocked by Nagi Seishiro's move.

This was a move that ordinary people simply couldn't replicate, not even through imitation.

Yet Nagi Seishiro calmly adjusted his body in mid-air, and then shot!

The ball flew into the net.

1:1.

The score was tied in a short period of time!

Chapter 54: How Did a Few Taunts Make You Break Down?

"No way? What was that just now?"

The members of Team Z were completely stunned by Nagi Seishiro's move.

This was the difference between a genius and an ordinary person.

"You see? You can't possibly win against us, because my Nagi is a once-in-a-million genius, a genius among geniuses. You can't possibly beat him, not even you, Kira Ryosuke. You might be strong in Team Z, but you're still far behind my Nagi."

Mikage Reo walked up to Kira Ryosuke, smiling provocatively, not taking him seriously at all.

But Kira Ryosuke's expression was very calm. He simply replied, "I understand what you mean, that goal was indeed beautiful... but buddy, you didn't score it, so why are you so happy? Anyone who didn't know would think you scored the goal."

"Huh?"

Hearing Kira Ryosuke's words, Mikage Reo's brow twitched violently.

"Also, why are you always saying 'my Nagi, my Nagi,' like you can't live without him? Are you obsessed?"

Kira Ryosuke taunted Mikage Reo in a very calm tone. In the original story, he had indeed become obsessed with Nagi Seishiro.

Trash talk is a part of competitive sports. It can boost one's morale and affect the opponent's mindset to a certain extent, and Mikage Reo's mindset was the most prone to collapse.

On the other hand, Kira Ryosuke felt he had to strike back a little against someone who got so carried away after scoring just one goal.

"Well said."

Bachira Meguru chimed in with a laugh from the side.

"You bastard!"

With just two sentences, Mikage Reo completely lost his composure and was about to charge at Kira Ryosuke, but he was quickly stopped by Tsurugi Zantetsu.

"Calm down, Reo. This is a match. Getting a yellow card would be troublesome."

Tsurugi Zantetsu's words gradually calmed Mikage Reo down. A smile then appeared on the latter's face as he continued to hurl trash talk at Kira Ryosuke:

"In this match, I will show you the gap between us. The so-called Treasure of the Football World, I will trample you underfoot! Nagi's goal just now should have made you realize the difference!"

"Is that so? Then come and try."

Kira Ryosuke responded with a smile, then turned to his teammates.

"Nagi Seishiro's ball control and shooting technique just now was pretty outrageous. Are you guys scared?"

"He's indeed very strong, but isn't that more interesting!"

Bachira Meguru replied with a smile.

"Then we have to defeat them fair and square."

Kunigami Rensuke's expression remained unchanged.

"We might not lose!"

Isagi Yoichi clenched his right fist, his expression very determined.

If it were their past selves, their mentality might have been affected to some extent after seeing that goal. But the current Team Z had undergone a transformation. Nagi Seishiro's talent and ability had instead ignited their fighting spirit even more.

Qualifying was secondary; winning this match was the most important thing.

"These guys... they're really annoying. They have blind confidence in themselves."

Mikage Reo felt very displeased seeing that Team Z's morale hadn't been dampened by Nagi Seishiro's goal, but seemed to have become even higher.

"This is getting troublesome, more and more troublesome."

Nagi Seishiro said slowly.

"Then it's our turn to attack this round."

Kira Ryosuke narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze locked onto Team V's goal.

Soon, Team Z launched another attack. Bachira Meguru dribbled the ball forward, with Kira Ryosuke and Isagi Yoichi supporting him.

"Did Kira Ryosuke join the attack? This is Team Z's first real offensive push."

Despite his earlier disdain for Team Z, Mikage Reo showed no signs of slacking off during the match, calmly analyzing the situation.

Facing the triangular attack formed by Kira Ryosuke, Bachira Meguru, and Isagi Yoichi, Mikage Reo searched for Team Z's breakthrough point.

There was no doubt that Kira Ryosuke of Team Z was very strong—relatively speaking, everyone else was much weaker.

"All I need to do is cut off Kira Ryosuke's connection with his teammates!"

Mikage Reo pondered, "Isagi Yoichi's abilities are limited. While his passing vision is good, his speed and dribbling are far from ideal. He's just a transfer point in their triangle attack."

"So, the most suitable plan right now is to double-team Bachira Meguru and force him to pass—his only options for a return pass are Isagi Yoichi or Kira Ryosuke. Isagi Yoichi himself has no offensive capability, so even if the ball is passed to him, he'll find a way to pass it to Kira Ryosuke."

"As long as I keep a tight watch on Kira Ryosuke, that's enough! No one else poses a threat."

After his thoughts, Mikage Reo's face broke into a smile. He then closed in on Kira Ryosuke at top speed, simultaneously directing his teammates to double-team Bachira Meguru and block his passing lane to Kira Ryosuke.

"Kira Ryosuke, you'll never get the ball in front of me! I'll make you see the gap between us!"

Mikage Reo continued to taunt Kira Ryosuke by his ear.

"In the match against Team Y, someone said the same thing to me."

Kira Ryosuke merely tilted his head slightly, glancing at Mikage Reo beside him with his peripheral vision. Although the possible route for receiving the ball had been cut off, he still showed no signs of panic, steadily moving towards the opponent's goal.

"Still bluffing?"

Mikage Reo could feel that Kira Ryosuke seemed incredibly calm, as if he didn't fear their defense at all.

This person isn't bluffing.

Wait...

While he was momentarily stunned, a distinct gust of wind surged past him.

Kira Ryosuke had already taken a step, blurring past Mikage Reo with astonishing speed.

"What?!"

Mikage Reo was dumbfounded. He was considered a genius himself. Although he knew Kira Ryosuke possessed incredible speed from watching replays and the current match, he had the defensive positional advantage, and Kira Ryosuke's receiving route was cut off. He should have completely shut Kira Ryosuke down.

But in that instant, he realized he was terribly mistaken.

Kira Ryosuke was faster than he had anticipated! Even faster than his speed when defending Tsurugi Zantetsu just moments ago!

"What is this guy trying to do?!"

The moment he was bypassed by Kira Ryosuke, a hint of panic flickered across Mikage Reo's face for the first time.

"Pass it over there!"

And by Bachira Meguru's ear, the monster's voice sounded once more!

Chapter 55: Competitive Spirit Ignites, Nagi Seishiro's Counterattack!

"Receiving the ball like this?!"

Bachira Meguru's face broke into an incredibly excited smile. He knew the match was about to become even more thrilling.

He powerfully opened his legs and sent the ball flying at an astonishing speed and angle!

"Isn't this too high?"

Igaguri looked at Bachira Meguru's pass with some surprise. Even with his extraordinary physique, he wasn't sure he could receive this ball.

"However, if it's Kira, maybe he can."

"This guy definitely made a mistake! Quickly determine the landing spot!"

Mikage Reo, already bypassed by Kira Ryosuke, shouted loudly. Several players on the defensive line immediately swarmed forward, convinced that Kira Ryosuke absolutely could not receive that pass.

But the others on Team Z were completely different—

They believed in Kira Ryosuke.

Because he was Kira Ryosuke, he could receive this pass.

At this moment, Kira Ryosuke had already charged into the penalty area at breakneck speed.

But he suddenly stopped, not venturing further in, but leaping high into the air.

"This guy wants a header?!"

Tsurugi Zantetsu's eyes widened, and he couldn't help but exclaim.

The height and speed of this ball were incredible. It should be impossible to reach it here.

But soon, an even more astonished expression appeared on his face—

Kira Ryosuke had already leaped, reaching a terrifying height.

"Is this guy flying?!"

Mikage Reo was also dumbfounded. The physical prowess Kira Ryosuke was displaying was simply on another level!

Kira Ryosuke had already verified it during his basketball training with Seirin: the explosive power brought by Thunderclap and Flash could not only be used for shots and breakthroughs but could also significantly increase his jumping ability!

Not only that, the third form, Gathering Mosquitoes into Thunder, allowed Kira Ryosuke to control the ball's trajectory more freely—which also made it easier for him to judge the flight paths of other passes.

This is the most perfect position for a header!

Kira Ryosuke powerfully headed the ball, striking it with incredible precision!

Neither the goalkeeper nor the defenders had expected Kira Ryosuke to attempt a header from this position at this time!

Goal!

2:1

Team Z has taken the lead once again!

"Just how terrifying is this guy's jumping ability?"

Mikage Reo's body trembled slightly. Kira Ryosuke's jumping power had reached a terrifying level.

"We didn't see any relevant intel in the previous matches. Was this guy hiding his strength too?"

"He can catch a ball like that?"

Teieri Anri exclaimed from the monitoring room.

"Don't be so surprised, Anri-chan,"

Ego Jinpachi covered his ears with his hands.

"After all, it's Kira Ryosuke. Achieving this level is still within reason."

Although Ego Jinpachi said this, he was actually very surprised internally when he saw Kira Ryosuke jump for the header just now.

That terrifying jumping ability completely exceeded his expectations.