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

If Kira Ryosuke chose to break through on that route, they could have three people double-team him and completely shut him down!

This was all a trap set by Itoshi Rin.

However, for Kira Ryosuke, it was also an opportunity.

He broke through directly past Itoshi Rin's side, and in the next second, the lurking Tokimitsu Aoshi lunged out.

"No... I won't let you pass!"

Tokimitsu Aoshi said, sounding somewhat timid.

But this was only on the surface; Tokimitsu Aoshi possessed terrifying physical strength, even managing to suppress Barou Shoei, who also had excellent physical conditioning, at one point in the original story.

The moment Kira Ryosuke broke past him, Itoshi Rin turned around simultaneously, following closely behind.

In Itoshi Rin's calculations, Tokimitsu Aoshi was guarding in front of Kira Ryosuke, and his formidable physique should prevent Kira Ryosuke from passing comfortably.

As long as Tokimitsu Aoshi could create suitable physical contact using his body's advantage, he could not only stop Kira Ryosuke's attack but possibly disrupt his balance.

Even if Kira Ryosuke chose to use a change of direction to get past him, as long as Tokimitsu Aoshi delayed him for half a second, Itoshi Rin could immediately seize the opening and steal the ball.

It could be said that the pincer attack by Itoshi Rin and Tokimitsu Aoshi was like the gaping maw of a beast, ready to devour Kira Ryosuke whole.

"So that's how it is."

The moment Kira Ryosuke saw Tokimitsu Aoshi, he figured out Itoshi Rin's trap.

If it were any other player, this attack would likely have ended in failure.

But for Kira Ryosuke, such tactics were ineffective.

A trap meant for catching wild dogs could not restrain a lion.

Kira Ryosuke didn't slow down; instead, he charged directly towards Tokimitsu Aoshi's side.

"That's too reckless!"

Niko Ikki shouted anxiously. He had clearly seen the physical confrontation between Tokimitsu Aoshi and Kunigami Rensuke earlier, witnessing Tokimitsu Aoshi's terrifying physique that put even the well-built Kunigami Rensuke at a disadvantage.

Kira Ryosuke should have known this too, yet he still chose to go head-on. If he had used a dribbling move, it would have given Itoshi Rin time to close in from behind, putting him in a difficult situation where passing to others would also be hard.

Could it be that Kira Ryosuke was confident he could break through Tokimitsu Aoshi head-on?

Niko Ikki was somewhat confused, but he had witnessed Kira Ryosuke's terrifying abilities, having lost to him twice. Thus, he knew Kira Ryosuke was the kind of person who could create miracles.

He started running, using his keen observation to predict the development, and headed in a certain direction.

"This guy wants to power through him directly?"

Itoshi Rin was somewhat surprised, but this was not a bad thing for him.

Kira Ryosuke's attempt to break through Tokimitsu Aoshi directly was the worst possible choice. With Tokimitsu Aoshi's physique, he could easily disrupt Kira Ryosuke's attacking rhythm.

Once the ball was stolen, Team Red could switch from defense to offense in the shortest possible time and threaten Team White's goal again.

Tokimitsu Aoshi simultaneously lowered his center of gravity, preparing for physical contact.

The next second, Kira Ryosuke had already protected the ball, and his body collided with Tokimitsu Aoshi's side. On the field, reasonable physical contact was allowed, and fierce physical exchanges were often used as an offensive and defensive tactic.

The moment they touched, a look of surprise appeared on Tokimitsu Aoshi's face.

He felt as if Kira Ryosuke wasn't a person but a giant boulder rolling off a cliff, sending a sharp pain through Tokimitsu Aoshi's shoulder.

With just one collision, Kira Ryosuke's speed and momentum were unaffected, while Tokimitsu Aoshi lost his balance and was knocked back a full body length.

"How is this possible?!"

Itoshi Rin, who was chasing, was dumbfounded. Although he had a dismissive attitude towards both opponents and teammates, he was also well aware that Tokimitsu Aoshi's physical strength far surpassed that of everyone else around him.

And now, Tokimitsu Aoshi had been completely outmatched by Kira Ryosuke in terms of physical strength.

What was this guy's deal?

He had already displayed incredible speed and delicate technique, and now he also possessed this terrifying physique?!

Tokimitsu Aoshi was knocked aside by Kira Ryosuke, who continued to charge towards the goal!

"I'm guarding here, you're not getting past!"

Following Tokimitsu Aoshi, Ariko Juubei had also emerged. His long limbs and strong athletic ability gave him considerable defensive prowess.

Unlike Tokimitsu Aoshi, who relied on physical contact, Ariko Juubei could use his limbs to interfere. His long legs made stealing the ball easy, and his hands gave him an advantage in holding his position.

But the moment Ariko Juubei charged out, he heard Itoshi Rin shout excitedly:

"Idiot! It's a trap!"

Itoshi Rin knew what Kira Ryosuke's series of breakthroughs had led to.

Their defensive formation had been completely torn apart! Kira Ryosuke's objective, just like his own in the previous round, was to draw the defenders' attention to himself--

Ariko Juubei didn't understand what Itoshi Rin meant--and by the time he realized it, the soccer ball at Kira Ryosuke's feet was gone.

Shortly after getting past Tokimitsu Aoshi, Kira Ryosuke had already passed the ball.

The recipient? Niko Ikki!

"As expected, Kira, you truly are a monster who can create miracles!"

Niko Ikki hadn't expected Kira Ryosuke to actually break through Tokimitsu Aoshi all by himself. He didn't even think anyone around him could do such a thing—but his body moved instinctively.

Because he knew better than anyone that Kira Ryosuke was the kind of guy who could create the impossible with his overwhelming strength.

So, as Kira Ryosuke broke through, Niko Ikki cut in from the side.

Kira Ryosuke had also noticed him!

"I won't let you get past!"

Shortly after Niko Ikki received the ball, Bachira Meguru immediately moved to defend.

Bachira Meguru had initially intended to help defend Kira Ryosuke, and he hadn't expected Niko Ikki to be there at all. But in the end, he rushed to Niko Ikki's front with all his might.

However, in Niko Ikki's eyes, who possessed equally sharp observation skills, Bachira Meguru's action was the worst possible choice.

Three people were being tied down by Kira Ryosuke, and Bachira Meguru had appeared in front of him.

This meant that both Nagi Seishiro and Kunigami Rensuke were completely open!

Niko Ikki didn't hold onto the ball for a moment, instead, he immediately broke into a run and passed it.

The closest player was Kunigami Rensuke!

"Nice pass! Thick bangs!"

Kunigami Rensuke gathered strength in his left leg and then shot!

Like a cannonball fired from a tank, it shot past the red team's BLUELOCK MAN and into the net!

2:0!

Team White scored another goal!

"Well done."

Kira Ryosuke walked over and high-fived his teammates.

"I didn't expect you to be in that position to make that kind of pass."

Nagi Seishiro looked at Niko Ikki with interest. When his former team, Team V, had played against Team Y, he had thought Niko Ikki was just an ordinary player with no talent. Even though Kira Ryosuke had chosen him for the team, he didn't think there would be much room for him to play.

Niko Ikki's performance just now had indeed surprised Nagi Seishiro a little.

"It's not my credit. It's because Kira could tie down three opponents."

Niko Ikki's gaze shifted to Kira Ryosuke.

"I originally didn't think Kira could break into the opponent's territory in such a direct manner, but my body moved on its own, as if I subconsciously believed Kira could do it."

"Is that so?"

Nagi Seishiro nodded thoughtfully.

In the past, he couldn't understand why untalented people still persisted in playing soccer. But after playing against and becoming teammates with Kira Ryosuke, he gradually understood what the other person had said to him.

Kira Ryosuke, with his overwhelming strength, could make his teammates unleash their potential and achieve a leap in their abilities.

This was perhaps similar to Itoshi Rin's skill of controlling the entire field, but it was also completely different.

Nagi Seishiro became increasingly curious about Kira Ryosuke, and he felt even more that choosing to team up with him was the right decision.

Meanwhile, the atmosphere on the red team had become very oppressive.

None of them had ever been pushed into such a corner in any match.

Chapter 71: FLOW, Focusing on the Challenge!

"I'm sorry, it's all my fault. I couldn't defend him!"

Tokimitsu Aoshi said apologetically, hitting his head with his hand.

"It's not your fault, Toki."

Ariko Juubei, standing beside him, flicked his bangs.

"I have to admit, Kira's swag is above yours. You could even say we're on par."

Itoshi Rin remained silent, but the anger burning within him intensified.

When Kira Ryosuke scored the first goal, he hadn't been fully serious.

But after this one offensive and defensive play, Itoshi Rin could say he was in a very serious state.

Yet, he still couldn't stop Kira Ryosuke.

Not only was his prized puppet tactic destroyed by Kira Ryosuke's speed, but the trap deliberately set on defense was also broken through by Kira Ryosuke's brute force.

Like this, like this, they would lose.

If he lost to this guy, he would be even further from defeating Itoshi Sae.

He couldn't, he couldn't, he absolutely couldn't be like this!

He absolutely could not lose to someone like Kira Ryosuke!

An unknown emotion was rapidly spreading within Itoshi Rin.

Unlike Itoshi Rin, Bachira Meguru, standing beside him, wore a complex expression, a somewhat forced smile, but his body was also trembling.

On one hand, this was the kind of soccer he craved, the kind where he could face truly skilled opponents, and an opportunity to go head-to-head with Kira Ryosuke on the field once more.

On the other hand, the immense power Kira Ryosuke displayed made the monster within him feel fear, causing Bachira Meguru to unconsciously play hesitantly on the field.

It was precisely because of that fear of Kira Ryosuke that he had hesitated for half a second when he had a previous chance to shoot.

He knew that even without that half-second, his shot would have been blocked by Kira Ryosuke anyway, but because of that terrifying feeling, he couldn't commit to the shot afterwards.

If that was the case, there was no way he could defeat Kira Ryosuke; the gap between them would only widen!

Even during this match, Bachira Meguru felt like he was half a step behind everyone else, out of sync with the others on the field.

I can't be like this, I absolutely can't be like this!

If this continues, the fun of soccer will completely disappear.

No matter what, he had to make the monster in his heart fall silent.

He had to get rid of the subconscious fear of Kira Ryosuke in his heart!

That monster had once guided Bachira Meguru's actions on the field, but now it had become his shackles.

That's right, it was because of the monster that I didn't feel lonely playing soccer by myself before.

Thank you, monster, for always being by my side, but I can't rely on you anymore. If I do, I'll never be able to catch up to Kira!

Please disappear, disappear! I don't need you anymore, monster!

Bachira Meguru's expression changed. His gaze became incredibly deep, like a black hole threatening to swallow everything, and the smile on his face had vanished.

In his ears, the 'monster's voice' that guided his actions had completely disappeared. The Bachira Meguru from here on out was ready to follow his own heart.

Playing freely – this was the soccer Bachira Meguru truly desired!

Red team offense!

Bachira Meguru took the ball and charged directly into the White team's half.