Night had fallen. Inside a hotel conference room.
"Since you've already decided the roster yourselves, we'll go with this lineup. I won't say anything more. I'm sure you understand that your opponents are strong, so don't let your guard down!"
Mifune Nyudo spoke to the players who had fought their way through their respective groups.
This was the final pep talk before the match. With the World Tournament at this stage, Mifune Nyudo knew that no amount of talking could compare to letting the young players make their own way.
The finalists nodded. They understood perfectly.
Earning a spot in the lineup wasn't the end of everything. It was the beginning.
They were about to face the strongest opponent in this World Cup: the Spain Team, known as the Invincible Battleship.
Judging by the way they'd steamrolled their opponents, their strength was likely on par with Germany's, if not greater.
"I just received some news. Spain has added two players who have never appeared before, and both are middle schoolers."
Seeing how focused and serious everyone was, Kurobe went straight to the news he'd received.
"They've added new players again?"
The players seated below were all taken aback, except for Muneyoshi.
The final was already here, and Spain still had players in reserve?
It was frightening that they'd managed to keep their true strength hidden until the very end.
As everyone discussed the news, Muneyoshi glanced up at Tokugawa Kazuya across from him.
Tokugawa looked a little flustered. When he noticed Muneyoshi watching him, he hurriedly lowered his head.
Muneyoshi raised an eyebrow.
Could things really be as Tokugawa had said?
Muneyoshi knew that Spain would add a middle schooler to their roster for the final.
He was the same age as Muneyoshi, and strong enough to contend with a