Blue prison monster

Itoshi Sae glanced at Wanjō Ryūga and, after a moment's thought, replied:

"It's not about being on the same wavelength, but about the sense of synchronization that arises from having the same goal."

"It's like a 100-meter race. During the run, the speed, posture, breathing, and even the direction of your gaze are all different."

"But our finish line is the same!"

"When that's accomplished, you'll have a feeling of being on the same wavelength as me."

"Ultimately, this collaboration is a product of our two strong individual abilities."

"Whether it's you or me, we didn't even consider whether the other could receive the pass."

"We just passed the ball to the most correct, or rather, the most difficult position."

"Or rather, when we passed the ball, we weren't passing to each other, but to the person who could reach that position."

"And that's why those four good-for-nothings on the other side were helpless against us."

"Their abilities aren't enough to support them reaching that position."

Wanjō Ryūga nodded as if he understood. "Oh, I see."

"But what I was thinking at the time was that no matter how difficult my pass was, Sae-nii, you would definitely be able to receive it."

"I did that because I trust you!"

Itoshi Sae clearly had no interest in knowing what Wanjō Ryūga was thinking. He put his hand on the back of his neck and walked towards his own side of the field without looking back.

Watching Itoshi Sae's departing figure, Wanjō Ryūga complained in his heart:

(Good grief, these two are even more aloof than the other. With these two's personalities, they might not make up even when they're in their forties or fifties.)

On the other side, the『Blue Lock』team had fallen silent.

Having conceded three goals in a row, their morale had been affected.

Itoshi Rin, unusually, spoke up first, looking at the others and saying,

"Don't think about useless things. What you need to do is keep up with me!"

"If anyone falls behind, they can get off the field themselves!"

Although Itoshi Rin's words were harsh, everyone understood his good intentions.

"Don't worry, Rin. We were too careless just now. We'll be careful of Ryūga this time!"

"Haha, I don't want to keep up with you. I'm going to score my own goal!"

Seeing that everyone had regained their momentum, Itoshi Rin said nothing more and turned to walk towards the center circle to prepare for the kickoff.

This time, the distance between their cooperation was even closer. Isagi Yoichi constantly roamed behind Itoshi Rin, creating passing options and maintaining a two-on-one situation at all times.

In this attack by the『Blue Lock』team, Chigiri Hyōma and Bachira Meguru split off to mark Wanjō Ryūga, lest he suddenly intercept the ball.

With their close cooperation, they quickly passed three members of the U-20 national team.

After reaching the midfield, Itoshi Rin cleverly passed the ball back, not only avoiding interception but also making it impossible for the opponent to guess their intentions.

The moment the ball was passed, Itoshi Rin and Isagi Yoichi started almost simultaneously, rushing in different directions.

And the direction of this pass was towards Karasu Tabito, who had followed along.

Isagi Yoichi stared ahead, thinking in his heart:

(There are two center backs behind Nagi!)

(Now, as long as I get past Aiku and Niō, there's a chance to score!!)

(Next, I must follow my ego!!)

Seeing the two rushing forward to the left and right after receiving the ball, Karasu Tabito roughly understood what they were trying to do.

(So that's the idea, not only making me the focus of attention)

(But also rushing to the left and right, making it impossible for the other side to figure out their intentions)

(In the end, there's no need to guess what their intentions are. Isagi Yoichi and Itoshi Rin's actions are all aimed at scoring their own goals!)

Seeing Isagi Yoichi and Itoshi Rin's movements, Niō and Makoto said to Oliver Aiku beside them: "Splitting up at this time?!"

"This combination is simply inexplicable!!"

As Niō and Makoto spoke, Isagi Yoichi and Itoshi Rin, one on the left and one on the right, had already rushed in front of him and Oliver Aiku.

"He's coming, Aiku!"

"Let's stop him together!" Having said that, Oliver Aiku took the lead in blocking Isagi Yoichi.

"Not bad moves, little thief."

"Ugh," Isagi Yoichi's forward momentum stalled. He had once again been arrested by Oliver Aiku.

Nagi Seishirō, seeing the perfect opportunity, shouted loudly in the direction of Karasu Tabito:

"Now's the time, this way!"

Karasu Tabito in the distance did not choose to pass to Nagi Seishirō, but looked in one direction and said: "Not this way."

"That way! Let me see how strong our genius is!"

As he spoke, Karasu Tabito swung his foot and sent the ball to Itoshi Rin, who was rushing forward.

Itoshi Rin, who easily controlled the ball, did not choose to slow down, but instead rushed head-on towards Oliver Aiku and Kira Teppei, who were retreating.

The two of them were stunned when they realized Itoshi Rin's intentions, and obviously couldn't figure out why Itoshi Rin was not rushing in a straight line where there was no one, but instead changed direction and rushed towards them.

However, the actions Itoshi Rin made at the moment were beneficial to them, so the two of them didn't think too much about what Itoshi Rin meant by doing this.

Unfortunately, when Oliver Aiku and Kira Teppei blocked him, they had already fallen into Itoshi Rin's trap.

Just as Itoshi Rin was about to rush in front of the two, he suddenly leaped out, using his shoulder to block Kira Teppei directly.

Then, at the moment when Oliver Aiku stretched out his foot to intercept the ball, Itoshi Rin pressed his right hand on Kira Teppei's shoulder and used his left hand to control the distance between himself and Oliver Aiku.

Then, with force in both arms, he used his powerful inertia to shoot the ball towards the『U-20 National Team』's goal.

[BOOM!!]

The beautiful arc, like a rainbow, witnessed the entire process. Isagi Yoichi felt increasingly familiar with this scene in his heart.

(There was a chance for a straight one-on-one, but he insisted on facing the two's attack)

(Then, relying on his strong individual ability, he forcibly shot the ball out. Could it be that Rin, this guy, deliberately——)

(Put himself in the same situation as Itoshi Sae, and then kick a pass that is exactly the same as Itoshi Sae's)

(No! Rin's shot is beyond Itoshi Sae's, because Rin shot directly!)

Unfortunately, it was still too rash. If Itoshi Rin was facing ordinary people or mortals, then this ball would basically go in.

But this time, he encountered the『U-20 National Team』's defense line.

Although this ball was not touched by the『U-20 National Team』goalkeeper Fumoto Gen, it still hit the goalpost in the end and bounced out.

"Nice save!!"

"Grab the second ball!!" Niō and Makoto's loud voices were the first to shout.

The few people who were close to that position didn't need Niō and Makoto to remind them at all, and all rushed towards the landing point of the ball.