Chapter 5 Football 05: A New Tag Game
Wearing a dark blue suit, with sharp eyes, Akihime Tateru put down the analysis sheet in her hand and said in a firm and clear voice, "Two players from Team W have withdrawn, leaving two extra spots. But you have three people, so we plan to have the four of you compete against Team Z."
"If we win, we can choose to join Team W or replace a player from Team Z. If we lose, it depends on whether Team Z wants two of you."
"Huh? Four people?"
Kira Ryosuke sat at one end of the conference table, dressed in sportswear, his brow furrowed, clearly puzzled by Teijin's words.
He gestured to Ayori Tei, "And why is it a match against Team Z? There's a vacancy for Team W."
Teijin Anri nodded slightly and explained, "Because the players of Team W are generally stronger than those of Team Z. If you eliminate the members of Team W, while the weaker Team Z is still on the field, that would be very inconsistent with our survival of the fittest style."
"What you four mean is... that the three of you will be teaming up with another player."
The conference room door was pushed open, and a tall figure walked in.
The man wore a loose white sweatshirt, the hem swaying gently in the wind. His bronze skin gleamed in the sunlight, and his blond hair, highlighted with pink, was particularly striking.
He casually greeted everyone: "Hey! You guys are my new teammates?"
"Oh, so it's the 'Son of God' and his lapdog! I never expected you to still be alive." The man's gaze quickly swept over the three of them before finally settling on Kira Ryosuke. A playful smile curled at the corner of his mouth as he leaned closer to Kira Ryosuke and lewdly blew into his ear.
"You're that 'Neon Gem'? You look so manly!"
Kira Ryosuke felt a surge of heat and a feeling of disgust rose within him.
He suddenly stood up, slapped the man's hand away, and said angrily, "Show some respect!"
When Tenno Minaka heard his sarcasm, he just smiled faintly and didn't respond much.
Suoh Koki stood beside Amanomichi, his brow furrowed slightly, clearly displeased with his words.
Seeing this, Apricot Miyako cleared her throat and introduced, "This is Shido Ryusei, who just came out of the confinement room. He was originally a member of Team W."
"Because of a fight with two players from Team W a few days ago, which led to their withdrawal from the competition, we originally wanted to expel him. However, considering his outstanding abilities, we decided to give him a chance after careful consideration and let him participate in the new tag game with you."
Anri Tei continued, "Because Shido Ryusei violated the player code, if he wants to stay, he not only has to win the game, but also score goals."
Upon hearing this, Tenno Minaka nodded, a cryptic smile appearing on his face.
In another meeting room, the atmosphere was tense and oppressive. The members of Team Z sat around a table, their faces filled with doubt and dissatisfaction.
"What? We're going to have an elimination tournament?"
"Isn't the tag game over already?"
"Haven't we already finished one round of the round-robin tournament?"
"Isn't that unfair?"
The Z team members began to complain, and the meeting room was filled with discussion. They were clearly very dissatisfied with the addition of new members.
Team Z has now completed one round of matches. Although they lost, their teamwork and coordination have greatly improved, and their tactics have become more mature.
Newcomers may have stronger abilities, but they are ultimately unfamiliar with each other, and it wouldn't be good if they turned out to be difficult to get along with.
"You have no right to refuse this."
Just then, the large screen in the conference room suddenly lit up, and Hui Xin Shiba's gloomy face appeared on the screen. He sneered, a mocking smile curving his lips.
"Who told you to be Team Z of Building 5! In Blue Prison, only the winners have the right to negotiate."
"Next, your entire Team Z will be competing against four other players."
Huixin Shiba continued, his voice cold and ruthless, "If you win, you can choose not to let them join, or you can choose to replace the weaker members of your team. Similarly, the other side can do the same."
"4 vs 11?"
Igarashi Yumeko's eyes widened, her voice filled with shock and confidence. She glanced around, and seeing Di Jin nod slightly in confirmation, she breathed a sigh of relief, a smug smile spreading across her face.
"Haha, then we're guaranteed to win! We outnumber them by a factor of two, it's practically a crushing defeat!"
Huixin Shiba glanced at him indifferently, "Please get ready, the competition will begin this afternoon."
After that, the screen was turned off.
Unlike Yumekuri Igarashi, Kujo Wataru was not optimistic. He rested his chin on his hand, his brows furrowed, as if deep in thought.
"Don't be too happy yet. The fact that four of them dared to challenge eleven of us already proves that they have the strength. We can't let our guard down."
Jiuyuanshe's words silenced all the team members present.
"If we can't win, who might they choose to replace?"
I don't know who said that.
Everyone's attention involuntarily shifted to the four team members ranked at the bottom: 275th Igarashi Yumekuri, 274th Kiyoichi, 273rd Iemon Osamu, and 272nd Nariha Asahi.
Regardless of whether they win or lose the game, there's a high probability that all four of them will be replaced.
At 3 p.m., the members of Team Z had already arrived at the venue and were engaged in a tense but well-organized warm-up activity.
"clean."
Cheng Zaocha walked up to Jie Shiyi and gently patted his shoulder.
Jie Shi turned his head, revealing his slightly nervous face. His eyes showed a hint of unease, but even more so, determination and resolve.
"According to the tactics we discussed before, this time you, me, and Guo Shen will lead the vanguard."
Jie Shiyi nodded slightly. "Yes, I understand."
Although Jie Shiyi's voice was calm, her hands involuntarily clenched into fists, her fingertips turning slightly white.
Chengzao Asahi noticed that Jie was trembling and asked with concern, "Jie, are you scared?"
Jie Shiyi was silent for a while, then slowly raised her head and looked directly into Cheng Zaochaori's eyes.
"A little, after all, if we lose, we'll have to leave here."
Jie Shiyi's ranking in Team Z is precarious; he is second to last.
If he is eliminated, he will lose the opportunity to remain in the Blue Prison and will no longer be able to play for the national football team.
This is undoubtedly a huge blow to someone who loves football and longs to prove themselves on the field.
Cheng Zaocha looked at Jie Shiyi and couldn't help but feel a surge of tension. Although his ranking was slightly better than Jie Shiyi's, he also faced the risk of being eliminated.
Chengzao Asahi touched his hair, trying to calm himself down. "I'm a little nervous too, but I believe we can definitely win the game. It's impossible for all four of them to be so good, right?"
Suddenly, footsteps came from the end of the corridor, and then four figures appeared in everyone's sight.
Leading the way was a dark-skinned, blond-haired boy whose pink highlights swayed gently with his steps, making him particularly eye-catching.
Following closely behind was a tall, stern-looking black-haired boy, and then came a boy with striking dark blue hair and wearing a coat.
And finally appeared was Kira Ryosuke, hailed as "the jewel of Japan." With creamy white hair, a handsome face, a beauty mark at the corner of his eye, and his signature smile—exactly as reported in the media.
"It looks like we're doomed to lose."
As the figure slowly approached, Jiu Yuanshe frowned, his tone revealing undisguised worry.
Lost in her own thoughts, Yumekuri Igarashi suddenly looked up at Hisako's words and exclaimed in astonishment, "Huh?"
"Ryousuke Kira?!"
The moment the name was mentioned, the entire football stadium erupted in cheers.
Everyone turned their attention to the boy with milky-white hair in the group of four.
Raishi Jingo said fiercely to the four people opposite him, "You guys are really late."
Igarashi Yumekuri's voice revealed a hint of helplessness and unease, "It's just Kira Ryosuke. With so many of us, we can definitely stop him."
Kuon took a deep breath. "I don't know that white-haired, dark-skinned man, but the two next to him are not to be underestimated."
“The ‘Child of God’ Amanomichu and the ‘King’ Suoh Koki from Matsukaze Kuro-o Junior High School.”
For Kujou Wataru, who was from the same prefecture as Matsukaze Kuro-o Junior High School, their strength was all too clear.
Things were alright when they were in their first year of junior high; at least their school could barely make it into the top 16 of the national competition. But after Suoh Hyoki and the other two entered junior high, their school couldn't even make it to the prefectural finals, let alone the national competition.
The white-haired boy with his hair in a bun, Gin Ibaraki, raised his hand and said, "I don't know him."
"The soccer club at Matsukaze Kuroo Junior High School won two consecutive national championships! Don't you junior high schools check out the strength of the national champions when you play?"
Jiuyuan She looked incredulous.
Songfeng Heiwang High School is a football powerhouse! How could anyone not know that? If his grades weren't so low... he would have gone there too.
"Hmm... Is it possible that I didn't even make it to the county finals?"
"this……"
Heaven's Royal Center? !
Senkiri Hyoma, who had been lost in thought, instantly perked up upon hearing the name.
How could I possibly run into him here?!
The announcement came over the loudspeaker: "All players, please return to your positions. The match is about to begin."
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