Chapter 44 Football 44 Emotions Reaching Freezing Point
"Hi!"
Feng Lehui let out a light shout, leaped up, and firmly controlled the ball at his feet.
With a confident smile on his face, he wielded his unique weapon – dribbling – skillfully employing stepover techniques to cleverly evade Kira Ryosuke's defense.
"Although I didn't listen to much about tactics, I did watch all the game videos."
As Feng Lehui dribbled forward, he casually joked, "That's so easy to understand! That guy seems to only pass the ball to you."
Kira Ryosuke, not to be outdone, glanced at Hōraku and a provocative smile appeared on his lips: "Of course! Who told me to be the strongest among them?"
After the match against Team V, Kira Ryosuke had completely surpassed himself, with both his mentality and skills improving in that instant.
He stretched out his left foot, completely ignoring Bee Lehui's mesmerizing movements, and accurately stepped on the football.
But he wasn't the only one watching the ball.
A foot that wasn't his was inserted, attempting to cut off his offensive route.
Jie Shiyi calmly observed Kira Ryosuke's every move, his mind quickly calculating possible solutions and trying to predict Kira Ryosuke's next move.
Suddenly, Jie Shiyi's eyes lit up; he had found Kira Ryosuke's weakness.
He stretched out his left foot to tackle the ball, but Kira Ryosuke seemed to have the ability to foresee the future.
Ryosuke Kira suddenly stopped and changed direction, extending his right foot forward and cleverly bringing the ball behind his heel, causing Kiyoshi to miss his tackle and slide directly out of bounds.
Kira Ryosuke turned and then took a powerful shot.
The ball, like an arrow released from a bow, sliced through the air and headed straight for the corner of the goal.
Z team's goalkeeper, Iemon, made a quick save, but the ball was too fast, and he could only watch helplessly as it went into the net.
1:0
Team W scored first.
As expected of... [a gem of Japan]!
Jie Shiyi gently wiped away the grass roots that had stuck to his body when he tackled the ball, and breathed slightly out of breath.
I'll definitely be faster than him next time!
Jie Shiyi's gaze was fixed on Kira Ryosuke, who shone brightly in the crowd, and a determination quietly took root in Jie Shiyi's heart.
Let him become my stepping stone to becoming the world's number one egoist.
The game resumed, and Suoh Koki kicked off again. He still did not choose to pass the ball to his teammate, but instead chose to break through alone, sprinting forward with the ball. He then encountered Amano Minaka again, who intercepted the ball and made a long pass to Kira Ryosuke.
It's always like this.
Jie Shiyi sighed softly, turned around, adjusted his pace, and sped off in Kira Ryosuke's direction.
Suoh Koki was intercepted by Amano Minaka in the W team's penalty area, and then the ball was passed long to Kira Ryosuke, who was in the Z team's penalty area.
This competition was like a stage for the three of them, while everyone else was just a backdrop.
Koki Suoh couldn't get to W team's penalty area quickly enough. Meanwhile, Ryosuke Kira's reactions were too fast for two players to handle, forcing the team to deploy more players to defend him.
However, the other players on Team W are no pushovers either. Team Z is now in the same situation as Team X on the videotape.
The puzzle in Jie Shiyi's mind seemed to be missing many key parts, making it impossible to construct a complete strategic picture.
His gaze shifted to Amano Minaka.
And that guy hadn't even used his full strength yet.
Are we really going to lose? No, I have to find a way to get the ball.
Near the midfield of Team Z, Hiroki once again cleverly intercepted the ball that was originally going to be passed to Kira Ryosuke, and he said with a smug smile: "I told you, you're easy to understand."
He then accurately passed the ball to Jie Shiyi, who was standing in the "monster" position.
Kira Ryosuke was even faster, appearing at the so-called "monster's" location before Kiyoshiichi could.
He smiled slightly and replied to Feng Le, "You understand very well."
Feng Lehui's eyes widened in confusion. He scratched his head and asked in bewilderment, "You... transported Stan very well?"
What is it?
Clearly, he was an English dunce; he couldn't understand anything except "you."
While Beehive was still confused, Kira Ryosuke had already completed his action.
A precise shot sent the football flying in a beautiful arc into the goal.
2:0
After scoring, Kira Ryosuke gave Hina a standard smile, but his words were barbed: "I have a feeling you're playing against something you can't see. Is it that 'monster' you mentioned last time?"
"Huh?!"
Sure enough, Kira also has a 'monster'.
Feng Le lowered his head, his golden eyes replaced by strange coils, and a thick black mist silently spread out, enveloping his entire body.
Coming here was definitely the right choice.
Kira Ryosuke continued, "I can see right through you now. I only need to stand in the 'monster's position' to see the trajectory of your ball."
His words were full of confidence and provocation, "And Z team's top scorer is Suga, right? Looks like you'll be leaving here soon."
Leave here?
Leave Blue Prison!
Feng Lehui stood there stunned, looking helplessly at the members of Team Z.
He didn't want to leave here; he didn't want to leave Blue Prison.
These are friends he finally found, a team that accepted him and didn't call him weirdo.
I absolutely cannot... leave so easily.
Kira Ryosuke glanced back at Hello, "Relying on that kind of false fantasy will only make your actions completely obvious. If you continue like this, you'll lose."
"But I like it!"
Kira Ryosuke raised an eyebrow, his light brown eyes reflecting the pale face of Hōraku.
"I like opponents like you who allow me to win easily."
"Please continue like this! I will be truly grateful to you! Bee Joy."
The battle resumed, and Kunishin Rensuke, having learned from his previous experience, personally took the first pitch, attempting to break Suoh Koki's tactical plan.
This very decision unexpectedly paved a smoother path for Suoh Hyoki.
Kunishin Rensuke's kickoff found Hirano Kai, who was positioned on the right wing, with perfect accuracy. Suoh Koki's green eyes seemed to see through everything, and his reaction was faster than the ball's speed, instantly completing a textbook interception.
And so the same drama began to play out again.
Suoh Koki charged forward with the ball, but Tenno Minaka accurately predicted and cut off Suoh Koki's attack route. The teamwork and strength of Team W under the [Synchro] were fully demonstrated.
Under W team's impeccable passing and teamwork, Z team's players gradually felt overwhelmed, and their stamina and morale dropped significantly. W team's players moved through Z team's defense with ease, like fish in water.
With Kira Ryosuke's decisive shot, the ball sliced through the air and flew precisely into the goal, securing point after point for Team W.
5:0
Team W is leading by a large margin.
Kira Ryosuke felt an indescribable emotion welling up inside him. He stared at the Z team players, all of them bent over and panting, a sight that felt like a trophy of victory, filling him with a strange sense of pleasure.
Is this what it means to receive core benefits?
"That feels so good!"
He muttered to himself, his voice revealing an irrepressible excitement and satisfaction.
Ryosuke Kira's hands trembled involuntarily, a manifestation of the surging desire for power and victory within him. His pupils dilated, and his breathing became rapid and forceful, each breath seeming to gather strength for the next goal to come.
Koki!
So you've been enjoying such a wonderful experience all along?
The absolute core, the opponent's helpless expression, and the unreserved trust of friends.
Kira Ryosuke's thoughts were racing; he began to understand and yearn for the supreme thrill of standing center stage.
How can I grasp such supreme pleasure?
Suoh Hyo-hee, tell me.
But victory is never about focusing on just one person.
Like a bolt of lightning, Kiyoshi shattered the tranquility of the green field. He keenly seized the fleeting passing opportunity, overtaking Kira Ryosuke with astonishing speed and firmly controlling the ball at his feet.
Finally, someone is going to break this endless cycle.
Amano Minaka is near the midfield of Team Z, and Kira Ryosuke is in front of Team Z's goal.
At this moment, no one could stop Jie Shiyi from moving forward.
Jie Shiyi sprinted across the green field with the ball in hand, the grass beneath his feet flying as he ran at top speed. His heartbeat was in sync with his footsteps, and in the corner of his eye, he saw a large patch of green gradually approaching—it was the figure of Tian Zhiyu closely following him.
But he couldn't care less about that.
This is the first time Jie Shiyi has touched the ball since the start of the match, and he will not let any opportunity to shoot slip by.
"Peng—"
A crisp and powerful stomp cut through the air as the black and white ball hurtled toward the goal at an astonishing speed.
Amano Minaka reacted almost simultaneously. With astonishing speed and keen intuition, he charged towards the goal, nearly running parallel to the ball.
At that moment, the golden eyes seemed to be drawn by an invisible force, instantly losing their usual sharpness and composure.
His expression became complex and subtle at that moment, and his body involuntarily stiffened slightly.
He saw it.
Jie Shiyi's eyes were capable of devouring everything.
The soccer ball, whistling through the air, suddenly struck his shin, the powerful force knocking his green jacket off as well.
The jacket traced a green trail in the air before finally falling helplessly onto the distant grass, while the football, propelled by the force, hurtled even more fiercely toward the goal.
5:1
Team Z secured the first point of the match.
"What are you doing? How dare you kick the soccer ball at him? He is..." Suoh Hyo-ki's voice trembled with anger. He suddenly grabbed Kiyoshi's collar and roughly lifted him up, his eyes wide open and his face full of disbelief.
When Jie Shiyi was mentioned, her expression did not show any panic, but rather revealed a kind of impatience.
He forcefully slapped away Suoh Hyoki's hand, his eyes cold as he stared directly into the other's. "Shouldn't I be asking you that?"
Jie Shiyi's tone was full of questioning and sarcasm, expressing extreme dissatisfaction with Suoh Hyoki's behavior.
"What are you doing? Not passing the ball, not shooting, just running all over the field with the ball," Jie Shiyi continued, his voice clear and forceful, striking Suoh Hyoki's heart. "What do you take the game for?"
"If you can't play, then get off the field. I don't need strikers who can't shoot."
Upon hearing this, Suoh Hyo-hee's face instantly turned ashen. The familiar words, spoken by Jessie Il, cut through his pride and self-esteem like a sharp blade.
The atmosphere between the two instantly plummeted to freezing point.
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Author's note: I'm trying my best to write about the Jie I envision. Any out-of-character moments are mine, but Jie belongs to everyone.
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