"However... in order to ensure a 100% victory, the enemy has also been gathering chips from all sides. Besides the current U20 representative players, your opponents will have one more person."
"Itoshi Sae."
"Itoshi Sae!"
Isagi Yoichi could not help letting out a cry of amazement. Everyone present had heard of that young genius midfielder.
At the same time, he was also the older brother of the immensely powerful Itoshi Rin.
He turned to look over and saw that Itoshi Rin's expression had already become exceptionally grim. His fists were clenched tight, and his eyes brimmed with fighting spirit.
Defeating Itoshi Sae—that was the entirety of his football.
And this match was Itoshi Rin's best chance to defeat Itoshi Sae, to let every spectator present witness the moment he defeated his older brother.
"Who's the other person?"
At that moment, Bachira Meguru asked impatiently.
"The other person is a player personally designated by Itoshi Sae. He named this player as his teammate, and that is the fundamental reason he agreed to participate in this match."
A meaningful glint appeared in Ego Jinpachi's eyes.
"And that person is a member of Blue Lock."
"What?!"
The instant they heard Ego Jinpachi's words, Bachira Meguru, Isagi Yoichi, and Itoshi Rin all already knew the answer.
"Kira Ryosuke. Quite a few of you should have seen him or faced him before, right?"
The corners of Ego Jinpachi's mouth lifted slightly.
"Kira Ryosuke... I think I remember that name!"
"Wasn't he the guy who had a conflict with Itoshi Rin earlier?"
"Didn't Itoshi Rin seem to lose a match midway through and return to the three-man zone? Could that have been Kira Ryosuke?!"
The others began whispering among themselves.
At that moment, Itoshi Rin's face was shrouded in darkness, while a towering rage spread from