Chapter 6 Football 06 "Instinct" and "Reason"...
Suoh Koki stood at the center line and kicked the ball. The ball drew a perfect arc in the air and was accurately passed to Kira Ryosuke's feet.
Kira Ryosuke received the ball with a smile, his movements fluid and elegant, as if he were one with the football.
Jie Shiyi closely followed his movements, preparing to steal the ball.
Kira Ryosuke revealed his unique, cheerful yet gentle smile, but his body leaned heavily towards Kiyoshi.
"You're Jie, number 11 from Yi Nan Middle School, right?"
Jie Shiyi felt a strong pressure coming towards him. He tried to calm himself down and kept his eyes fixed on the soccer ball at Kira Ryosuke's feet.
Against such an opponent, even the slightest mistake could lead to defeat.
“You seem to have gotten stronger,” Kira Ryosuke continued, but his movements suddenly changed, and he abruptly changed direction and stopped, shaking off Kisei.
Kiyoshi tried to keep up with Kira Ryosuke, but it was too late.
The soccer ball seemed to come alive under Kira Ryosuke's feet, weaving nimbly across the field.
"If there's an opportunity, how about we team up? I feel you'd be well-suited to playing midfield or defense."
Kira Ryosuke's voice rang out again, but these words stirred up a wave in Kiyoshi's heart.
I'm going to become the world's number one striker!
Jie Shiyi silently told herself this, her dark blue eyes burning like flames.
But Jie Shiyi didn't stay in the striker position for long; his time was up.
It's time for Raishi, Iya Maru, and Bee Joy to take the lead.
Number 11 from Yi Nan Middle School? What's he doing here?
Suoh Koki carefully examined the dark blue "M" logo following behind Kira Ryosuke.
Is it possible to summon people with that level of strength?
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 Z will kick off this time.
Striker Hiroki had just kicked off when Kira Ryosuke intercepted the ball.
Thousand-cut Leopard Horse?
Amano Minaka stood at the edge of the field, his gaze fixed on the red-haired boy near the Z team's penalty area, his eyes filled with shock and disappointment.
I'm so disappointed.
Was that red meteor, that swift "red leopard," actually domesticated into livestock?
Weak and ineffective passes, slow speed, unable to even take a shot.
Apart from his equally fiery red hair, there is nothing about Senkiri Hyoma that matches the image of Amanominaka.
On the field, Hyoma Senkiri attempted to intercept Ryosuke Kira's pass, but his movements appeared sluggish and powerless. He tried to accelerate, but his legs seemed bound by invisible shackles, unable to generate the necessary speed.
Kira Ryosuke easily passed the two men, and out of the corner of his eye, he saw Shido Ryusei's tall figure, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.
Finally couldn't hold back anymore?
Then I'm really sorry to disappoint you.
Kira Ryosuke stretched out his left foot, and Shido Ryusei, who was standing next to him, saw this and prepared to steal the ball.
Yes, stealing the ball from his teammate.
Shido Ryusei violated the player rules; if he wants to stay in Blue Prison, he not only has to win, but he also has to score a goal.
He stared intently at Kira Ryosuke's movements.
Kira Ryosuke quickly turned his left foot and used his heel to pass the ball to Suoh Koki, who had been waiting for an opportunity behind him. He then turned and raised an eyebrow at Shido Ryusei.
Koki Suoh received a pass from Ryosuke Kira, and Team Z's Hiraga immediately followed up. The moment Suoh lifted his foot, Hyoma Senkiri and Yudai Imamura made a sliding tackle.
Raishi Jingo also blocked his pass, intending to intercept the ball.
"How is that possible?"
Imamura Yudai looked at Suoh Koki in shock.
Suoh Hyogi slowed down at this moment. They didn't manage to tackle the ball, but watched helplessly as Suoh Hyogi dribbled past their defense and went straight into the penalty area.
With his shot, the four-man team scored another point.
2:0
"What an amazing tactic! Taking turns as strikers?"
The black-haired boy recalled Team Z's comical performance on the field, a cold smile curling at the corner of his mouth.
Those deep green eyes revealed a chilling indifference, as if scrutinizing a group of ignorant children.
Suoh Hyo-hee touched his neck in boredom, as if even this farce was utterly uninteresting to him.
"Putting aside whether we can win or not, what I'm more interested in is, how did you even come up with the idea of performing drama on a football field? Were you dreaming?"
On the field, Team Z's players were in a flurry of activity, trying to create opportunities through their "rotating striker" tactic.
However, the ball never reached their feet.
"Football isn't a one-man game," Suoh Hyo-hee said calmly. "If you want to showcase yourself, why not try acting in a play?"
"They can't actually believe what that gloomy mushroom-headed guy said, can they?"
"What a bunch of idiots."
Suoh Hyo-hee turned and left.
He leisurely walked towards Shido Ryusei from the Tennominaka area near the restricted zone.
"How are you feeling, Shido-kun?" Amano Minaka smiled slightly and said this lightly.
"I won't let you touch the ball next either."
"You're going to lose, Shido-kun," Amano Minaka said, emphasizing each word.
Shido Ryusei's face was as dark as the sky before a storm. He stared at Tenno Minaka as if trying to see right through him.
From the start of the game, he didn't receive any passes, and even his interceptions were to no avail.
Because Suoh Koki and Kira Ryosuke always pass the ball to another person's feet just as he is about to intercept it.
But Shido Ryusei quickly regained his playful expression, a provocative smile playing on his lips. "You loser, all you're good for is talking big. You rely on others to win for you?"
Amano Minaka seemed not to hear, gently resting his chin on his hand, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
"This is the first time someone has ever said that to me."
Team Z kicked off again, and this time their forwards were Imamura Hisato and Igarashi.
Standing at the teeing position is number 275, Yumekuri Igarashi.
He looked shakily at the two wingers beside him and asked uncertainly, "Play as a striker? Me?"
Seeing the two people next to him nod, he gently touched the football.
Just as the ball had moved a few steps, Shido Ryusei charged towards Igarashi Yumikazuchi like a swift cheetah, followed closely by Amano Minaka.
After successfully winning the ball, Shido Ryusei advanced towards the opposite penalty area. Amano Minaka followed him like a shadow, his eyes sharp as an eagle, ready to snatch back possession at any moment.
Left or right?
Amano Minaka's gaze lingered on Shido Ryusei's groin, trying to discern his movements from the subtle changes in his muscles. He noticed that Shido Ryusei's right leg muscles were slightly tense.
Ah, it's on the right.
Without hesitation, Tenno Minaka stretched out his left leg, preparing to intercept to the right.
Just as he was about to touch the ball, Shido Ryusei suddenly swayed to the left, easily avoiding his interception.
The right side is clearly the optimal solution, right? Why is this guy facing left? Is he kicking the ball based on instinct?
Amano Minaka quickly adjusted his body, turned and fell to the left, while extending his right hand to block Shido Ryusei, trying to steal the ball before he could regain control.
In that instant, Shido Ryusei's movements suddenly changed direction. He nimbly turned around and flicked the ball up.
It really comes down to instinct! That makes it hard to predict.
Countless doubts and thoughts welled up in Tenno Minaka's mind as he tried to predict the ball's trajectory by observing every subtle movement of Shido Ryusei.
All these thoughts failed to stop Shido Ryusei from acting swiftly and decisively.
Amano Minaka kept a close eye on the ball's trajectory and made a prediction the instant Shido Ryusei changed direction.
Huh?
Amano Minaka's body tensed instantly, bursting forth like a spring, and he stretched out his foot to bring the ball to a steady stop before advancing towards Team Z's penalty area.
Team Z's Kunigami Rensuke stood like a solid barrier, clinging tightly to Amanomichi's side, attempting to restrict his movements through physical pressure.
The other members of Team Z quickly surrounded them, and the eleven of them formed a tight encirclement, trapping Tenno Minaka inside.
Amano Minaka remained completely calm, lightly stepping on the edge of the ball, and then with a flick of his wrist, the ball rose up like a light bird, flying towards the sky.
Team Z's players rushed forward to try and intercept the high ball.
Amano Minaka was prepared. He immediately took a step forward and flicked the ball with the back of his foot, just like a child kicking a shuttlecock, and passed it lightly through the crowd to Kira Ryosuke's feet.
At this moment, the entire audience was amazed.
The black and white ball cleverly passed through the narrow gap between Kunishin and Hiraku's bodies and accurately found Kira Ryosuke.
You can even pass the ball in this situation? That's really impressive!
As Feng Le felt the wind pressure from the football, the yellow highlights behind his ears were blown onto his cheeks.
“Looks like you’re the loser.” Amano Minaka tilted his head and squinted. “Only beasts rely on instinct. Humans are superior because they can suppress their desires.”
Shido Ryusei gritted his teeth and retorted, "Who are you calling a beast?"
"Isn't this a clear indication of who's better?" Tenno Minaka shrugged, feeling somewhat bored, and turned to leave, completely ignoring Shido Ryusei's murderous look.
Shido Ryusei walked up to Amano Minaka and looked down at him, who was a head shorter than him. The veins on his hands bulged and his eyes flashed with anger.
"Then you must maintain this status, lest some lowly beast tear you apart."
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