Chapter 59 Football 59 Flow
Suoh Hyoki can replicate his teammates' skills through "Synchronization," and among these skills, he prioritizes showcasing Ame no Mikasa.
Although the replication ability granted by "Synchro" seems to enable precise one-to-one replication, this replication is mechanical and rigid, lacking the ability to flexibly adapt to changes in the environment. Fortunately, Suoh Koki successfully compensates for this deficiency with his superior physical abilities, allowing his skills to be displayed perfectly.
But now he has captured an unprecedented possibility in Reio Mikage.
Suoh Hyo-hee slowly extended his left foot, his entire body leaning towards the □□.
He awaited Reio Mikage's response.
Rei-Oh Mikage, who was forcibly linked to "Synchronization" by Suoh Koki, instinctively stretched out his right leg, intending to create distance so as to observe his opponent's movements more clearly. However, the idea of breaking through on the right side surged into his mind and became so strong that it was almost impossible to ignore.
Isn't this kind of guidance a bit too deliberate?
Mikage Rei-o couldn't help but chuckle.
He believed this was Suoh Hyo-ki's tactic—to inject one's own thoughts into the opponent's mind through mental power, thereby disrupting the opponent's attack.
Suoh Hyoki's posture and taut muscle lines proclaimed that he would launch an attack from the left.
How can a person overcome gravity and suddenly change the direction of attack at such an inclined angle?
Such a thought flashed through Mikage Reio's mind, but he did not completely let his guard down and still left himself an escape route.
Reio Mikage watched Suoh Koki's movements with increasing familiarity, as if he had seen this move before.
Suoh Hyo-ki stepped forward with his left foot, hovering in the air, followed closely by his right foot.
A heavy thud of footsteps suddenly rang out.
Suoh Hyo-hee's ankle immediately turned.
...
"He did it?!"
Reio Mikage stared wide-eyed in disbelief at Suoh Koki, who had suddenly appeared to his right. The gusts of wind from his running nearly blinded him.
Through the blurry vision, he could vaguely see Nagi Seishiro running towards him, as well as Team Z's number 9 (Kiseichi) and number 5 (Raichi Jingo).
Reio Mikage's footwork didn't falter at all. Relying on instinct, he lightly stepped on the ball with his heel, and the ball seemed to come alive as it leaped high into the air.
Thoughts seemed unable to keep up with the body's movements. By the time Mikage Reio came to her senses, she had already broken through the defenses of both of them.
The football hovered in mid-air, as if time had frozen at that moment, and everything around slowed down.
Whether it was teammates in front or opponents behind, everyone's eyes were focused on that small black and white ball. It seemed to have become the focus of the game, blocking out the overhead lights, while its black shadow dappled onto Suoh Hyoki's dazed eyes.
...
It seems like we overfed them.
Suoh Hyo-hee lowered his eyes slightly, pondering to himself.
Not only was he giving Reio Mikage practice moves, but Reio Mikage herself was also constantly learning and analyzing the techniques of others.
hiss--
It's started again.
The intense sense of oppression from peers, and the potential threat of being "replaceable".
This pressure, like an invisible boulder, weighed heavily on his heart, causing Suoh Hyoki's vanguard alarm to constantly blare, reminding him that he must remain vigilant at all times.
Under such intense psychological pressure, Suoh Hyo-ki began to feel dizzy, and his steps became somewhat weak.
His instinct was telling him to kill Mikage Reio.
Suoh Koki's eyes flashed with a cold, mechanical light as he looked at Mikage Reiou.
Reio Mikage, advancing with the ball, seemed to handle Hiraku's interception with ease.
He skillfully used Benedict's signature super-fast cycling technique to get past Benedict.
To the astonishment of Beehive, Reio Mikage leaped lightly, easily dodging Kisei's sneak attack, while simultaneously dribbling the ball forward.
"Very good, very good."
Reio Mikage's lips curled into a playful smile as he stuck out his tongue provocatively, saying, "What a good boy!" His eyes were full of confidence and unruliness.
Everything is under control.
Suoh Hyo-ki suddenly appeared in a blind spot, cutting off his attack route.
Seeing this, Nagi Seishiro and Kenjo Zentetsu quickly stepped forward to hinder Suoh Koki's actions. Mikage Reio did not back down, and with her keen insight and extraordinary reaction speed, she anticipated Suoh Koki's upcoming pass.
Just before Suoh Koki passed the ball to Kiyoseichi, Mikage Reio had already rushed to the ball's landing point like a bolt of lightning.
A precise interception once again demonstrated Reio Mikage's absolute dominance on the football field.
...
There was no pass!
Seishiro Nagi's knowledge of football comes entirely from Reio Mikage.
In his world, football is simple and boring—all you have to do is receive the ball from Rei and shoot.
This is what Nagi Seishiro believed and what he acted upon.
He always manages to catch seemingly impossible balls with incredible agility, whether they are arcs drawn from the sky or speeding along the ground, Nagi Seishiro can stop them steadily.
Everything was for their promise.
Let's become number one in the world together.
But now... something else seems to be clouding the "King's" vision.
Nagi Seishiro stared intently at Rei-ou Mikage, who was engaged in a fierce battle with Suoh Koki.
Her purple hair flowed freely, and her burning eyes were filled with selfishness.
The ball will never come to his feet again.
A gigantic skeletal phantom suddenly appeared behind Nagi Seishiro, emitting deafening howls and screams, like the prelude to the apocalypse, shaking every inch of the air.
This eerie scene perfectly mirrored the turmoil within Nagi Seishiro's heart.
A crack appeared in the pure white world and gradually widened.
What's inside?
Will it be the egg white and yolk that flow out, symbolizing death, or will a fluffy little chick hatch?
...
No, that guy is a Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Nagi Seishiro suddenly appeared beside Suoh Koki, and slammed his elbow into Suoh Koki, attempting to knock him to the ground. Suoh Koki was caught off guard by this sudden attack, staggered, and almost lost his balance.
Nagi Seishiro, who calls himself a pacifist, displayed unprecedented aggression in his first solo battle.
Taking advantage of the situation, Nagi Seishiro extended his foot, firmly blocking Suoh Koki's movement path and trapping him completely in place. Just then, Mikage Reiou had already charged straight into Team Z's penalty area.
With Nagi Seishiro vying for advantage in front and Mikage Reiou pressing forward from behind, Team Z's defenses are already in grave danger.
"You're too slow."
Senki Hyoma swept in like a whirlwind, his superhuman speed instantly overtaking Reio Mikage and intercepting the ball with a clean, decisive move. Without hesitation, he made a long pass to Asahina Naruhaya ahead, attempting to launch a quick counter-attack.
Team V's Seishiro Nagi reacted with astonishing speed. Almost at the same moment Hyoma Senki passed the ball, he rushed forward like lightning and brought the ball to a steady stop at his feet.
Rei was being suppressed by Team Z's No. 11 (Kouki Suoh) and No. 8 (Chikiri), so passing the ball to him was clearly not the best option.
The only one who can pass the ball is Zhan Tie.
Seishiro Nagi's gaze swept quickly across the field, rapidly analyzing the situation. Soon, his eyes locked onto Kenjou Zantetsu—aside from Reio Mikage, Zantetsu was undoubtedly the best passing option at the moment.
He didn't care about V's feelings towards anyone other than the three of them, and naturally assumed that Kenjou Zentetsu was the best choice besides Mikage Reio.
Hmm... If I pass the ball to Zantetsu, Z Team's number 7 (Kunigami Rensuke) will definitely move forward, but he is slower than Zantetsu. In that case, he will try to kick the ball out of bounds to stop Zantetsu from advancing.
After a brief moment of blankness, Nagi Seishiro's mind began to race, quickly assessing every possible variable. He gave a gentle kick with his right foot, and the soccer ball flew steadily towards Kenjo Zentetsu.
“You’re finally starting to show your talent, Nagi.”
While uttering an inappropriate idiom, Kenjou Zentetsu stepped forward to stop Nagi Seishiro's pass. Kunishin Rensuke lunged forward, and the ball struck his shoulder squarely, instantly altering its trajectory. The ball, which was originally aimed directly at Kenjou Zentetsu, unexpectedly veered off course and hurtled towards the sideline.
This scene was exactly what Nagi Seishiro had anticipated.
Those calm, unwavering eyes, like a deep lake, quietly watched every subtle movement of the football.
"Good boy!"
Reio Mikage appeared at the point where the ball landed.
? !
when?
All eyes on the field instantly focused on him, their faces filled with surprise and confusion.
Seishiro Nagi and Zantetsu Kenjo defended against Team Z's Raku and Seiichi, and also made full preparations for Reio Mikage's next shot.
Imamura Yuuichi and Hisahito Wataru also realized the threat posed by Mikage Reio and quickly surrounded him, trying to stop his shot. However, Mikage Reio was not affected by their encirclement. He calmly observed the situation on the field, spotted a tiny gap between them, and unleashed a powerful shot. The ball skillfully weaved through the gap and headed straight for the goal.
Suoh Hyo-hee hurriedly stretched out his leg to block, his thigh almost grazing the ball as it flew into the net at an almost unbelievable angle and speed.
The football headed straight for the corner of the goal.
10:5
Suoh Hyo-hee stood in the center of the court, sweat streaming down his face, but his eyes were unusually bright.
The sound of his heartbeat intertwined with reason, telling him a clear answer—I need him!
"How ironic."
Suoh Hyo-ki gave a wry smile, recalling how he had tried so hard to suppress his instincts and adhere to reason, only to break free of reason at crucial moments, and ultimately choose to guide his actions with reason once again.
In the following matches, Suoh Hyoki's performance seemed to have undergone a complete transformation. He perfectly integrated rationality and skill, no longer relying solely on instinct and talent, but learning how to use rationality to analyze the situation on the field, judge the opponent's actions, and even predict the course of the match.
The true self is not about relying on or copying someone else, but about creating something new that is uniquely your own.
A new flame was ignited within me.
The chameleon ultimately triumphed in its deadly battle with the python, thanks to its unparalleled camouflage and adaptability.
A completely new idea flooded into Suoh Hyo-ki's mind. The lake surface was no longer the splashing waves it had initially created, but had transformed into a deep tranquility, a calm and still sinking.
The pure green buried Wang Xiaoxi, and he saw the whole world.
With Suoh Hyoki's world-class shot, Team Z scored another point.
11:5
The new king throws his first piece onto the green chessboard.
This is 【Flow】.
Suoh Hyoki stared blankly at his palm, as if he could feel the power surging from the depths of his heart. He knew that he had stepped into that once unattainable realm, something that even Ten no Michu had not obtained.
...
“We’ve finally come this far.” Eishin Jūhachi stared intently at Suoh Kōki’s determined eyes on the screen, as if the two were crossing the boundaries of space to have a conversation.
On the screen, Suoh Hyo-ki smoothed his drooping bangs, and the green aura surrounding him grew thicker and heavier, as if he were crowning a new king, announcing that he had entered a new realm.
"I can continue."
As Suoh Hyoki spoke, the whistle blew, and the match ended.
11:5
Team Z wins.
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