Chapter 9 Football 09 In an endless cage.
Suoh Koki's football style is soft and fluid, completely opposite to that of Amano Minaka.
Their tenacious, relentless style of play is like a cunning snake, silently launching its attack on the field.
Instead of seeking an instant kill, they rely on their excellent stamina to engage in prolonged combat with their opponents, gradually wearing down their will.
When the opponent is exhausted, the opponent, like a snake catching its prey, swiftly and decisively ends the match, swallowing the victory whole.
The snake, which is more adept at coiling, tries to be as sharp and decisive as a wolf, hoping to kill with a single blow.
But if it's not suitable, it's not suitable.
The pliable snake cannot tear its prey apart as fiercely as a wolf. It gently coils around its prey, tightly binding it, swallowing it whole, and then quietly digesting it.
Suoh Koki has been trying to adapt to Amano Minaka's style and try to mold himself into an outstanding striker.
This imitation failed to fully unleash his potential; instead, it suppressed his "instincts" deep within his heart.
When facing opponents of vastly different abilities, this suppression may not be obvious, and Suoh Hyo-ki can still rely on his skills and experience to achieve victory.
Once faced with an opponent of similar strength, the drawbacks of this suppression will be magnified infinitely.
His mindset then became unstable, his emotions fluctuated wildly, and he was even unable to perform at his best when facing weaker opponents.
Jie Shiyi stood in the center of the court, as if he were tightly wrapped in an invisible spider web. He could feel the pressure coming from all directions, as if he were a small flying insect waiting to be preyed upon.
My heart started pounding uncontrollably, and a chill ran down my spine.
On the left is Suoh Koki, who has been keeping his eyes fixed on the ball. In front of him, Kira Ryosuke is closing in at an astonishing speed, while behind him is Shido Ryusei, who is hot on his heels.
The three of them formed an insurmountable defensive line.
In the corner, Tenno Minaka watched coldly, like a cheetah, quietly waiting for its prey to reveal its weakness.
Team Z's players were also trying to get there to help, but they seemed to be a step too slow.
Kira Ryosuke had already appeared in front of Jie Shiyi, his eyes revealing an undeniable determination and sharpness. He smiled and slightly raised an eyebrow at Jie Shiyi.
"I've said it before, I will only choose the right."
As soon as he finished speaking, his right foot swept across the grass like a whirlwind, making a piercing swishing sound.
Seeing this, Kiyoshi cleverly flicked the soccer ball, attempting to use a turn to get past Kira Ryosuke. Just as he was about to succeed, Suoh Koki appeared on the other side like a ghost, his figure blocking Kiyoshi's view.
Jie Shiyi could only watch helplessly as Kira Ryosuke snatched away the soccer ball he had worked so hard to win.
With lightning speed, Feng Lehui stretched out his foot to try and intercept the ball at Kira Ryosuke's feet.
Kira Ryosuke merely glanced at the sudden pair of feet, as if he had already anticipated everything. He easily controlled the ball, effortlessly evading Hiraku's interception with a leap, and continued his offensive.
He seemed to have entered a deserted world. He skillfully used the football at his feet, dribbling past the players from Team Z one after another, and following his instructions, his movements were always directed to the right.
This infuriated Jie Shiyi, but she was helpless.
Just then, Kunishin Rensuke made a successful tackle from a distance. Taking advantage of the four-man group approaching in that direction, Feng Lehui passed the ball directly to Jie Shiyi's feet.
At that moment, everyone present turned their attention to Jie Shiyi.
It's this situation again!
Jie Shiyi's heart pounded wildly with each touch of the ball, his eyes fixed intently on the football at his feet.
Her brain, like a high-speed machine, constantly analyzed the situation on the field, and countless puzzle pieces appeared in Jie Shiyi's ocean of thought, waiting for her to piece them together.
One goal!
Just one goal!
Even if we only score one goal, it's fine!
Shido Ryusei appeared to Jie Shiyi's left, while Kira Ryosuke appeared to Jie Shiyi's right. The two tall figures completely enveloped Jie Shiyi like shadows.
Jie Shiyi felt an invisible pressure coming from all directions. He had nowhere to escape, so he could only accelerate with the football, but the two people next to him gradually moved closer and closer, trying to flatten Jie Shiyi and steal the ball.
"That white-haired man was right about one thing: you're more suited to midfield or defense than striker."
Shido Ryusei provocatively said to Asagi Seiichi.
ha?
"What are you talking about? You piece of trash."
Using the swaying of his body and the change of his footwork, Jie Shiyi successfully shook off Shido Ryusei.
The puzzle was now complete, and a brand new picture appeared in Jie Shiyi's mind.
Blue eyes suddenly appeared, as if black flames were about to devour everything, and the expression on his face was one of uncontrollable excitement.
"The world's best striker I'm after!"
Kiyoshi delivered a lobbed pass, stopping the ball a step faster than Kira Ryosuke, and then sprinted towards the penalty area. It was just like the move Kira Ryosuke made against Kiyoshi a few days ago in the match between Matsukaze Black King and Ichinami.
He successfully bypassed him.
Upon witnessing this scene, Suoh Hyoki felt a surge of inexplicable emotion. He coldly stared at the figure running, battling, and shooting on the field.
They worked so hard, they were so dedicated.
Since he asked, he must know, right?
The answers to those questions!
His green eyes were like waves being stirred on a calm surface of water.
"Instinct" and "Reason"
How should I choose?
Suoh Kōki looked at Amanomichi again, yearning for his answer.
But Ten no Michū made no response.
Why present me with such a complex problem, Tennoyu?
Amano Minaka seemed to sense Suoh Koki's unusual behavior, and he looked up and gave Suoh Koki a smile.
I see!
Suoh Kōki stared in astonishment at Amanomi, his body trembling. He lowered his head, his green eyes dull and lifeless.
The one who imprisoned me in this endless cage with invisible shackles is you!
Jie Shiyi successfully entered the penalty area of the four-man team. Looking at the empty goal, his heart was filled with a desire for victory and a thirst for challenge. He wanted to prove to everyone that he was the true striker.
Suddenly, Jie Shiyi felt a chill run down her spine and kicked the ball away at the last second.
Yes, the opposite goal was empty, and he passed the ball to Kunishin Rensuke, who was next to him.
Kunishin Rensuke felt the power and speed coming from the ball, and a hint of excitement flashed in his eyes.
This was the opportunity he had been waiting for.
15 meters is the safe distance for Kunishin Rensuke to shoot.
Kunishin Rensuke raised one foot and kicked the ball out with force. The ball drew a beautiful arc in the air and headed straight for the goal.
The ball hurtled through the whistling air, and as it approached the goal, time seemed to stand still.
Under the tense gaze of everyone, Tenno Minaka stood in front of the goal, his eyes calm and sharp.
"Well done, Kiyoshi-kun," Tenno Minaka praised calmly. He slightly bent his knees, quickly raised one foot, and accurately met the flying football.
The football stopped at his feet and was kicked forward again.
"Good!"
The final whistle blew.
9:0
Group Z suffered a major defeat.
Suddenly, Z-team member Kujo shouted, "Operators! Someone has fainted here!"
A gasp rang out from the middle of the court as Shido Ryusei, who had been full of energy, suddenly collapsed.
"That's... 'Synchro'?" Kira Ryosuke asked uncertainly.
"Synchronization" means complete trust in one's partner, resulting in identical actions, thoughts, and even ideas.
But this is a little different from the 'synchronization' that Amanominaka just used.
Seeing that Amanomichi remained silent, Kira Ryosuke widened his eyes. "You've learned 'synchronization'?"
"Although they're not exactly the same, they're pretty much the same, aren't they?"
"But this won't happen with Koki's 'synchronicity'."
Amano Minaka walked past Shido Ryusei, who was lying on the ground, and said, "I am just a clumsy but successful imitator."
"True 'synchronization' won't make your 'partner' faint."
Ten no Michu, pulling her green coat tighter, walked towards Kiyoshi.
"Jie, what are you doing? Why aren't you shooting?"
Yumeko Igarashi said with dissatisfaction, "The four-man team doesn't have a goalkeeper. As long as they can dribble over there, they can score a point directly."
"I...I don't know, it was just a subconscious reaction..." Jie Shi stared blankly at her legs, unable to believe that she had made the pass.
Why did you pass the ball away at this moment when you clearly wanted to shoot?
Amano Minaka walked up to Kiyoshi, his golden eyes fixed on the boy who was almost the same height as him, and praised, "Kiyoshi-kun did very well. If he had chosen to shoot at that moment, he would have been doomed."
Seeing the puzzled look on Igarashi Yukuri's face, Amano Minaka explained, "It's only 10 meters. Ryosuke will get there faster than the ball and then pass it directly to Koki. That way, the score won't be 9:0, but 10:0."
Golden eyes narrowed with delight, but their gaze remained fixed on Jie Shiyi.
[Spur gear]... It seems I don't have this function yet [gear].
I want it so badly!
Amano Minaka has completely forgotten that he was preparing to leave Blue Prison.
Suoh Takashi wanted to turn his gaze toward Ten no Michū, whose eyes were fixed on Kiyōichi.
Just as Amanomichi was fully aware of Suoh Koki's condition.
Suoh Kōki was also aware of the pitfalls of Amanomichi.
He knew what he said that would make Tenno Minaka act according to his wishes.
The Z team members paced nervously, their eyes fixed on the three players who were about to make a choice.
The air seemed to freeze, with only a gentle breeze from afar softly ruffling the edges of the jerseys.
Amano Minaka smiled at Kiyoichi, his eyes sparkling with anticipation. He said to Suoh Koki and Kira Ryosuke, "I want to go to Team Z."
"I want to go to Team Z!"
Suoh Koki blurted out, giving Amano Minaka no time to react. Before he finished speaking, he resolutely walked towards Igarashi Yumekuri, saying, "I'm sorry."
“Then I will also…” Amano Minaka began, but before he could finish speaking, Suoh Koki turned to Igarashi Yumekuri and began to explain his football philosophy: “I don’t like offensive fouls. Playing football should be fair and square, and you should conquer everything with your strength.”
Amanomi looked at Suoh Koki, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.
"I'm going to Team W."
Seeing this, Kira Ryosuke wavered back and forth. He looked at Amano Minaka, then at Suoh Koki, his heart filled with struggle, "Then I'll... go to Team W too."
Kira Ryosuke pointed to Shido Ryusei lying on the ground and asked, "What about him?"
Amano Minaka replied, "I'll go to Team W too."
Three out of the four people chose Team W, a decision that caused quite a stir.
The Z team players behind them visibly breathed a sigh of relief, as if a huge burden had been lifted, their expressions shifting from tense to relaxed. Igarashi Yumikazu, however, felt the complete opposite. His body trembled involuntarily, his heart filled with unease and anxiety.
Yumeko Igarashi looked up at Amanomichi, her eyes filled with pleading and expectation: "Amanomichi, can you switch with him? He can go to Team W, and you can come to Team Z."
Igarashi Yumekuri made this request because he felt that Amano Minaka had encouraged him on the field.
He believed that if Amano Minaka could join Team Z, then he wouldn't be the one being replaced.
Amano Minaka shook her head and looked apologetically at Igarashi Yumekuri: "Sorry, I prefer W team's green jerseys."
The numbers on Yumeko Igarashi's arm disappeared, replaced by the character "lose".
The number 265 appeared on Suoh Hyo-ki's arm, and Team Z's ranking was quickly updated, with everyone moving up to the next position.
A note from the author:
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"Synchronicity" means complete trust in one's partner, resulting in identical actions, thoughts, and even ideas. *Description of synchronicity in *The Prince of Tennis*
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