Chapter 58 Football 58: The War of Reptiles
Devour him!
Suoh Hyo-ki began to try to put this idea into practice.
Close your eyes and take a deep breath.
He entered a state of unprecedented focus. Then, he slowly opened his eyes, and a green light seemed to emanate from them, echoing the equally deep purple eyes of Mikage Reiō.
A purple stream of air, like a bridge, encircled and connected the two of them.
Huh?! What's this?
Reio Mikage's heart skipped a beat, and a look of astonishment and confusion flashed across her face.
He had never experienced such a wonderful feeling, his thoughts being drawn by some force and intertwined with the thoughts of another person.
Reio Mikage tried to break free from this restraint, but the more he struggled, the more firmly the purple aura bound him.
Images flooded his mind like a tidal wave, each shooting motion precise to the extreme, fluid and natural, as if these movements belonged to him, or as if they had leaped directly from Suoh Hyo-ki's mind and were displayed before him without reservation.
This profound and direct spiritual exchange led Reio Mikage to directly deny the possibility of Flow.
After all, the "Flow" that Eishin Shiba talks about won't confuse people's thinking.
"Mikage."
Suoh Koki called out the name of Mikage Rei-ou.
A sudden gust of wind blew against Reio Mikage's direction, violently striking Suoh Koki. It instantly disheveled their hair, causing it to dance wildly in the wind.
Reio Mikage's gaze pierced through the fluttering strands of hair, staring directly at the cold, green light in front of her.
To wield a sharp blade or be controlled by one.
Amidst the howling wind, Reio Mikage's brain worked at breakneck speed, like a sophisticated machine.
Since he was able to discern Suoh Kōki's thoughts, Suoh Kōki should theoretically also be able to discern his strategies.
He quickly tidied his wind-blown hair, tied it up again, and then strode towards Kenjou Zentetsu and Nagi Seishiro.
Her steps were unhurried, but a fierce fighting spirit burned within Mikage Reio.
I must have him! His talent and his potential will all be at my disposal.
This intense desire was not unique to Mikage Reio.
This guy is an absolute genius!
Suoh Hyo-ki was quite certain of this.
Suoh Koki prides himself on being one of the best on the field. After four years of continuous and rigorous training, his skills have reached a level of perfection. However, Mikage Reioh was able to accurately replicate his shooting motion in just one week. Her amazing ability to imitate and learn impressed Suoh Koki.
What shocked him even more was that Reio Mikage had only studied soccer for a year.
Suoh Kōki unconsciously covered his left ear, as if he could still feel the strong airflow from Mikage Reiō's shot.
I will devour him!
Suoh Koki stared intently at Mikage Reiō's every move. His intense possessiveness and competitive spirit made him almost forget everything around him.
"It hurts, it hurts."
Beehive covered her forehead and protested.
"Feel sorry."
Just as Suoh Koki was intently watching Mikage Reio, he unexpectedly bumped into Hiraku Kai who was passing by.
Hōraku was knocked off balance by the bump and almost fell to the ground. Suō Kōki then realized his lapse in composure, quickly stopped, and apologized to Hōraku, but his eyes never left the direction of Mikage Reiō.
"All players, please return to your positions. The game continues."
The electronic broadcast sounded coldly.
The players from Team Z and Team V quickly returned to their positions and formed their respective formations.
V's left winger, Rei-Oh Mikage, scanned Z's suddenly changed position with sharp eyes. A sense of foreboding flashed through her mind, and her brows furrowed slightly.
Standing at the forward position for Team Z was not a familiar face, but rather—my own Yamaru Bee Music Kuon.
Rei-Oh Mikage, who had watched all of Team Z's matches, was familiar with this tactic; it was Team Z's tactic before Koki Suoh entered Blue Prison.
It's precisely because it's familiar that I'm shocked.
After acquiring excellent and powerful teammates, Team Z's players did not choose to cooperate with each other to improve the team's overall strength. Instead, they fought individually, even vying for the same position, just to showcase their individual abilities.
In Mikage Reio's eyes, this practice of leaving valuable resources idle and letting them go to waste was utterly absurd and incomprehensible.
He shook his head slightly, his gaze, tinged with an indescribable regret, falling on Suoh Hyo-ki.
The kickoff was firmly in the hands of Z team winger Feng Lehui. He looked down at the black and white ball at his feet, his expression inscrutable, his gaze sweeping over Suoh Xiaoxi not far away.
Suoh only cooperates with Senkichi and Kiyoshi!
Beehive's thoughts were racing.
In the first half of the game, ball possession was almost entirely concentrated in the hands of these three players, who acted as the Big Three on the court, leading Team Z's offensive. Similarly, Team V seemed to only have three players—number 9 (Reio Mikage), number 10 (Zantetsu Kenshiro), and number 11 (Seishirou Nagi)—who could reliably control the ball.
The 11 vs 11 match instantly turned into a 3 vs 3 duel.
Feng Lehui quickly glanced at the remaining time of the game—10:4, a full 20 minutes left.
Team V's mentality seems to have wavered, while Team Z's morale is high, and the scales of victory seem to be tipping in their favor.
This was a predetermined victory.
but……
"I Yamaru!"
Lightly touch the edge of the football with your right foot.
If victory is achieved solely through the efforts of those three individuals, then the victory will be meaningless, completely losing the "freedom" that Beehive seeks.
"Um."
A tall figure flashed by, and I, Yamaru Gin, received the ball and headed towards Team V's penalty area.
Seishiro Nagi stepped forward to defend. The distance between the two quickly closed.
While not particularly adept at traditional skills, Gin Gaara, with his wild intuition and keen insight, delivered the ball in an unpredictable manner. Rensuke Kunigami received the ball accurately, at a distance of only 20 meters from Team V's goal, precisely his preferred shooting range.
Kunishin Rensuke took a deep breath and raised his leg to shoot when a third foot appeared in his sight.
That's Mikage Reio.
“I’ve seen everything you’ve done.”
Reio Mikage's purple eyes were divided into countless tiny squares.
"Including you."
Reio Mikage touched the ball with his heel, spinning it back at incredible speed. This move completely thwarted Koki Suoh's sneaky save from behind.
Suoh Koki stared blankly at Mikage Reiō, his eyes filled with disbelief. This action and habit reminded him of Amanokami Minaka.
Reio Mikage glanced at Suoh Koki.
Air currents are rising, and thoughts are exchanging ideas.
His purple eyes were now empty, filled only with a longing for victory.
That guy's (Reio Mikage) selfishness was aroused.
Suoh Hyo-hee was not discouraged by his temporary setback; instead, his eyes blazed with even fiercer fighting spirit. Sweat streamed down his face and dripped onto the green field.
With a sudden burst of power from his legs, he shot off like an arrow to the other side, attempting to regain possession of the ball from an angle that Mikage Reio had not anticipated.
Just as Suoh Koki was about to close in, Mikage Reio gracefully shifted his body to the side, like a feather in the wind, easily dodging the fierce pounce.
Having shaken off Suoh Koki's entanglement, Mikage Reio began his accelerated sprint.
Team Z's defenses seemed incredibly fragile in his presence, and even the speed-renowned Hyogoro Senki had to give it his all.
Senkiri Hyoma's eyes held both surprise and excitement; he rarely encountered an opponent who could make him go to such lengths. His legs seemed to be spring-loaded, accelerating continuously, attempting to block Reio Mikage's path.
That's all there is to it.
Just as Senki Hyoma was about to overtake Mikage Reio, Mikage Reio suddenly stopped abruptly, and the soccer ball under his feet changed direction with a slight turn of his toes.
This sudden change caught Chikiri Hyoma off guard. Due to inertia, his body couldn't stop immediately, and he could only watch helplessly as Mikage Reio took advantage of this brief opening to accelerate again, getting one step closer to Team Z's goal.
Just then, Suoh Hyo-hee arrived at Team Z's goal.
Wait... is it even possible to achieve this level of skill?
Suoh Koki couldn't help but recall the movements of Mikage Reiou when she ran, which were exactly the same as his own (and Senkiri Hyoma's). Every detail was strikingly similar, yet each movement carried Mikage Reiou's unique charm.
Physical attributes are the hardest to replicate: a tall stature, incredible speed, high muscle mass… these are gifts from heaven, unique abilities belonging to each individual. Mikage Reio not only successfully replicated these, but also skillfully integrated them into her own style, creating a truly unique being.
This guy's brain is really sharp!
Suoh Kōki looked at Mikage Rei-ō with admiration.
Reio Mikage did not rush to launch an attack, but slowly walked around Suoh Koki, like a mirror, accurately replicating Suoh Koki's movements, while looking for the best time to break through.
His purple hair swayed gently with his movements, as if a chameleon was resting on his shoulder, ready to change color at any moment to adapt to the environment.
Suoh Koki stared intently at Mikage Rei-ou, who was taunting him by sticking out her tongue. The green energy transformed into a python, tightly coiling around his body and bringing an invisible pressure.
A chameleon that can change its shape at will and a python that looks on with drool.
This is a war among reptiles.
Suoh Hyo-hee had never encountered such a formidable opponent—a player who could adapt to changing circumstances and replicate the skills of others.
Isn't it like fighting against yourself when your opponent perfectly replicates your performance?
His heart was racing, his emotions were surging, and Suoh Hyo-ki felt as if he had a thousand words to say, but he couldn't find the right words to describe his feelings at that moment.
In a complete story, besides the main characters, there must also be supporting characters.
Purple energy once again swirled between the two, seemingly adding a layer of mystery and tension to the duel.
Suoh Hyo-ki's eyes hardened and turned cold; he had already decided on his next move.
It would be such a pity if such a talented person were eliminated like this.
Then I (Kou Hiroki) will bring out the full potential of his (Reio Mikage) value!
[Raise] him, then [devour] him!
I will use him to gradually move towards becoming number one in the world.
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Author's Note: Abi didn't buy Blue Lock season 2. *crying emoji*
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