Blue prison monster

But just as Shidou Ryusei was about to snatch the ball, a figure directly blocked his path, closer to the ball.

"Banjou, Ryuga?"

That's right, it was Banjou Ryuga. After passing the ball, he had kept『Slow-Motion World』active.

When Shidou Ryusei made the starting motion to rush towards Hiori Yo, Banjou Ryuga started moving faster than him.

Shidou Ryusei, blocked by Banjou Ryuga's back, wanted to create distance by pulling back, then running to Banjou Ryuga's front from the side.

But Banjou Ryuga directly kicked the ball back, passing it to Hiori Yo!

At the instant he kicked the ball, Banjou Ryuga quickly turned to his right rear, getting past Shidou Ryusei behind him.

At this time, Kudo Toya also ran to the left rear of Shidou Ryusei, his eyes fixed on Banjou Ryuga.

At the same time, the outmaneuvered Shidou Ryusei, relying on his innate sense for goals, stubbornly moved towards Banjou Ryuga's shooting route.

Unfortunately, the actions of these two were completely seen through by『Slow-Motion World』from the very beginning.

Banjou Ryuga didn't care about them at all, and excitedly thought in his heart:

(This is outrageous. Hiori only lifted his foot, and Ryusei was already heading to my shooting route based on his innate intuition for goals.)

(Tch! Not afraid of guessing wrong!)

(I've pretty much figured out Toya's ability. He can predict a person's next action from their starting movement.)

(What a terrifying ability, Toya!)

(But, by activating this ability, your field of vision has become too narrow.)

(Just now and now, if it were you without『Eyes of God』active, you would never let me pass so easily.)

(Predicting only my future is far from enough, Toya. Football is not always a one-on-one game!)

(Come on, Hiori!)

(Let me see what level you're at now!)

Receiving the ball, Hiori Yo's eyes flickered with light. Although Shigu Kyohei rushed over from the other side to intercept his ball,

Hiori Yo didn't even look at him, but focused all his attention on Banjou Ryuga's direction, thinking inwardly:

(Haa, calm my heated heart! Ryuga, I need you now!)

(I have to send the ball to that position. Although Shidou can also reach that position, I believe! The current Ryuga will not lose to anyone!)

Thinking this, Hiori Yo sent a beautiful arcing ball towards the left rear position of Team『B』's backfield.

Banjou Ryuga looked at Shidou Ryusei and Kudo Toya, who were rushing towards the ball a step ahead of him, and instead of panicking, he smiled and said,

"You really think you've outrun me? Don't be so naive!"

While speaking, Banjou Ryuga deactivated『Slow-Motion World』and instantly switched to『Limit-Breaking State』.

"Get out of the way!"

In an instant, Banjou Ryuga used terrifying speed to forcibly knock away Shidou Ryusei and Kudo Toya, who were blocking his path.

"This physique? Is he a monster?"

Kudo Toya ignored Shidou Ryusei's surprised words and stared intently at the figure leaping into the air.

(Damn it! Even if I can predict this guy's future at all times, his eyes can also predict my future!)

(This is a dead loop. Unless I can see further into the future, I can never win him!)

(Just because he has the talent and ability that I can't surpass with effort!)

(That physique, that speed, it's simply unsolvable!)

[BOOM!!]

While Kudo Toya was thinking, Banjou Ryuga, leaping into the air, directly kicked the ball horizontally into Team『B』's goal!

GOAL!! Team『A』1:0 Team『B』

Although Kudo Toya barely jumped towards Banjou Ryuga's shooting route at the last moment, the power of the shot was too strong.

Jumping up hastily, the probability of blocking this shot was basically zero!

Banjou Ryuga turned around and ran towards Hiori Yo after scoring, happily giving him a high-five.

"Nice, Ryuga!"

"Basic skills, don't be surprised!"

"Hey, Rin! Did you understand the high-level match just now?"

"Oh well, there's no way, my eyes......."

Before Banjou Ryuga could continue to show off, Ie Seichi asked with confusion,

"Ryuga, to be honest, I didn't understand some parts of your duel just now. How did you do it?"

"And Ryuga, you seem to be even stronger than before. You said you learned how to use your eyes. What does that mean?"

"Your prediction ability wasn't strong before, how did it suddenly become so strong?"

"When you got past Kudo Toya and the other two just now, if I'm not mistaken, you predicted all of their movements and passed them all in one go."

"Ryuga, you didn't awaken Rin's ability, did you?"

"And what's up with Kudo? How is his ability so similar to Rin's?"

"No, that's not right. The abilities of you three are very similar, but they seem completely different."

"Please, Ryuga, I know this is presumptuous, but please answer my questions. This is really important to me!"

(Heh, puzzle maniac, he wants to get another puzzle from someone.)

Listening to Ie Seichi's barrage of questions, Banjou Ryuga complained inwardly before smiling and saying,

"Look at you, how long have we known each other, and you're still so polite, Ie."

"How should I put it, I, Rin, and Kudo, all seem to be able to predict the future of the field, but we are very different."

"I'm too lazy to explain a lot of things to you. You wouldn't understand anyway, and saying too much might mislead your path of growth."

"You'll figure out these things in the future."

"Simply put, Rin and Toya predict, but their means of prediction are different."

"And me, I『see』!"

Looking at Ie Seichi, who was lost in thought, Banjou Ryuga thought helplessly in his heart:

(No, just these few words, and you've already pieced together a picture?)

(Okay, puzzle maniac, you really earned that name!)

On the other side, Kudo Toya walked expressionlessly towards the center circle to prepare for the kickoff. Shidou Ryusei, next to him, laughed heartlessly,

"We conceded a goal. The other side is so strong. Do you want me to help you get revenge, Little Toya?"

"Shut up!! All you have to do is stay by my side and catch my passes. Don't do anything extra!"

"Okay, okay, as you command~"

"Leave Banjou Ryuga to me. You are responsible for keeping an eye on Itoshi Rin."

Kudo Toya turned his head and looked at the other three, opening his mouth to speak.

"You three... oh no!"

"You two, one go against that Ie Seichi, and one mark Hiori Yo to death. It doesn't matter if you foul at crucial moments."

"Remember! Absolutely do not let him pass the ball or make off-ball runs easily!"