"What kind of power is this?!" Jingo was incredibly shocked.
With just arm strength alone, he couldn't move around his opponent. It was as if he was wrestling with a fierce tiger.
Even Benedict, known for his physical prowess, had no way to break through Kojiro's positioning.
"This strength... is unparalleled..." Benedict couldn't help but exclaim in admiration!
Meanwhile, Kojiro leaped into the air, spinning his body — a bicycle kick combined with the Tiger Shot!
"He's attempting a bicycle kick from that distance?!" Ashito widened his eyes in disbelief.
Kojiro was quite far from the goal, and attempting a bicycle kick from such a distance was nearly impossible.
But for this guy, nothing was impossible!
As he rotated in mid-air, his body perfectly extended, allowing him to unleash all his power! A tiger emerging from the forest! Charging straight at its prey!
"As if I'd let you shoot so easily, Kojiro!" Genzō's reaction was incredibly quick.
Although the Tiger Shot was ferocious, the distance from the goal gave him enough time to defend! He knew exactly how terrifying Kojiro's power was and raised both hands to block the ball!
Upon contact, Genzō felt as if a thousand-pound weight was pressing down on his arms!
But... He was the Guardian Deity after all!
He gathered all his strength to counter this shot! It was like playing tug-of-war with a wild beast!
Genzō possessed an iron-like willpower, and even though his hands ached from previous injuries, he didn't back down one bit!
"AAAAAH!" He shouted, unleashing even greater power, successfully deflecting the ball away!
Defense successful!
"It's not over yet!" Even after successfully stopping Kojiro's shot, Genzō's expression showed no relief!
Ball possession wasn't decided yet, and this attack wasn't over! As the ball was deflected, Rensuke immediately rushed toward where it would land!
But someone touched the ball before him: Jūbē!
His height and jumping ability allowed him to reach the ball a step ahead of Rensuke!
"I shine in the sky!" Jūbē shouted, giving his all to pass the ball to the other side!
Shōei was making a quick advance!
"Well done, Aryū. Your reward is witnessing my coronation from the closest position!"
Shōei said, skillfully stopping the ball with his chest, then sprinting directly toward the goal!
But Ryōsuke cut in again! Like a guardian deity, he didn't give his opponent any space to shoot!
"I must say, have some people become this delusional? An emperor in new clothes!" Ryōsuke said with a smile.
"You bastard!" Shōei's expression turned serious.
Ryōsuke's defensive speed was truly terrifying. Moreover, Ranze and others had come over to double-team him, giving him no opportunity to attack!
But the current Shōei was no longer the brainless attacker he once was. As Lorenzo said, all of Ubers would become his shoulders.
So let the team be the stepping stone before his coronation!
Without hesitation, Shōei passed the ball to the other side!
Ubers emphasized attacking efficiency, avoiding meaningless shots! And his pass target…
Was Kojiro!
After his unsuccessful shot earlier, he had continued to position himself actively, looking for the next attacking opportunity! And Shōei clearly saw his position!
"We can't let him shoot!"
Jingo and Benedict immediately pressed forward, trying to block him!
But it was impossible to stop a tiger with merely two unarmed men!
❖ Straight Line Dribble! ❖
At this moment, Kojiro didn't choose to shoot immediately but accelerated toward the goal!
In his current state, he was unstoppable!
Jingo could feel the terrifying pressure emanating from Kojiro, but he showed no fear. Instead, he lowered his center of gravity and actively went to meet him, trying to use physical contact to block his advance!
But it had absolutely no effect!
Like a fierce tiger, Kojiro's body collided directly with Jingo's! In that instant, Jingo felt as if he had crashed into a truck!
Unable to stop his opponent at all, Jingo was forcefully knocked aside.
"What kind of frightening power is this?!" Ashito was dumbfounded.
He had never seen such a brutally straightforward attacking style!
Just after getting past Jingo, Kojiro suddenly raised his leg!
He wanted to shoot from here!
"Still want to continue?" Genzō immediately tensed up.
He had successfully defended against the long-distance Tiger Shot earlier. If Kojiro used the same technique again, he would have a very good chance of intercepting the ball!
But... Genzō's heart raced as he sensed something was wrong. That guy had raised his foot higher than for a normal shot...
In the next instant, Kojiro's right foot launched forward violently!
His toe even scraped against the ground, carving a visible furrow in the turf. What terrifying power!
He concentrated all his body's strength into his right foot, like a bomb! Then it exploded in that instant!
As he kicked, his toe and the ball created a horrifying sound! It was similar to Ryōsuke's Lightning Flash, loud enough to startle everyone in the stadium!
This shot flew at terrifying speed directly toward Bastard München's goal! Genzō jumped desperately, successfully grabbing the ball with both hands!
But he couldn't stop it!
"What is this?!" He involuntarily cried out in shock.
This terrifying power was something Genzō had never experienced before!
Clutching the ball, he was carried into the goal with it!
[ Scoreboard ]
[ 2:1 ]
"What?!"
"What was that just now?"
"Genzō had already caught the ball... but was blasted into the goal with it?"
Everyone in the stadium was shocked by this shot.
Genzō struggled to get up from the ground, his hands trembling. The power of that shot was even more terrifying than the earlier Tiger Shot. He had never seen Kojiro use this technique before.
This was the new special technique Kojiro had been practicing intensely before coming to Blue Lock. After joining Ubers, under Marc's guidance, he successfully mastered this ability!
The Raiju Shot!
In the original story, Kojiro created this new special technique after losing his place on the national team, practicing alone with fierce determination!
However, after watching the match between U-20 and Blue Lock, Kojiro vividly remembered the scene of Ryōsuke scoring with his Thunder Strike Shot — that kind of power left him in awe just from watching!
Deep in his heart, he resolved to make Ryōsuke his rival, and then surpass him with all his might!
Every day, he practiced shooting with a special black ball — a training tool much heavier than a regular soccer ball. Through this weighted training regimen, Kojiro perfected his Raiju Shot!
That single goal was enough to stun the entire stadium!
[Just now, player Kojiro Hyuga unleashed a shot beyond common sense... even blasting the goalkeeper into the net with it. What terrifying power!]
The commentator's voice trembled, clearly shocked by what he had witnessed.
Even though Bastard München's goalkeeper was the renowned Genzō Wakabayashi, he still couldn't stop this shot.
What kind of monster was he!
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"An incredible shot..." Tatsuya couldn't help but swallow hard; from that single shot, he could see Kojiro's terrifying power.
He was absolutely a monster.
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On the field, Noel on the substitute bench took out his tablet and pulled up Kojiro's stats.
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Speed: A
Defense: A
Passing: B
Dribbling: A
Shooting: S
Attack Power: S
Overall Rating: 98 Points
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Among these, in the extended attributes of shooting and attack power, Kojiro's strength was undoubtedly S-ranked.
It wasn't merely that his ability was S-ranked — it was that S represented the highest possible rating.
Rensuke's cannon-like shots were also S-ranked in power, but compared to Kojiro's Raiju Shot just now, there was a massive difference.
This young man was at least SSS-level!
After scoring, Kojiro turned around and fixed a fierce gaze on Ryōsuke.
"Kira, some say your shooting power is the best in the world. Well, sorry, but I'm here to tell the world that I'm number one!"
Kojiro raised his chin slightly; his goal wasn't just victory — he wanted to defeat Ryōsuke!
"Not just in shooting, but in every aspect, I will become the world's number one forward!"
"What are you talking about? There's only one world's best forward, and that's me. You should just be content with second place — besides, Ryōsuke is my prey too."
At that moment, Shōei walked up beside Kojiro and spoke with a serious expression.
Although they were teammates, their strong protagonist mentalities and competitive spirits meant they didn't get along well in private.
However…
"Is that so? Then let's compete and see who can score more goals in this match!"
"What a boring contest. All that awaits you is defeat, but keep working hard to pave the way for my coronation."
The tension between them seemed palpable, but in the next instant, Shōei and Kojiro high-fived each other.
"No way?" Yoichi was surprised.
He hadn't expected someone with Shōei's personality to actively celebrate with a teammate.
This could only mean one thing… Shōei had acknowledged this team and successfully integrated himself into it.
He had always been like a lone wolf, operating outside the system. But once integrated into the system, his effectiveness would be amplified!
Ubers had now scored two goals, each netted by Kojiro and Shōei — but this wasn't just due to their individual abilities.
As the team's offensive aces, they drew attention away from each other!
Kojiro's brilliance allowed Shōei to deliver fatal strikes from the shadows! And Shōei's threatening presence made it easier for Kojiro to create shooting opportunities!
A tiger fighting head-on and a lone wolf hiding in the shadows — this was what made Ubers truly terrifying.
Moreover, behind them stood the underground king — Lorenzo. He was like a spider weaving his web on the field, luring opponents into his traps.
This Ubers team was absurdly powerful.
And with their successful goal, the match had now tilted in their favor!
With the advantage in hand, they could now actively control the game's rhythm, while their rock-solid defense would make Bastard München's attacks incredibly difficult.
This was undoubtedly the biggest crisis Bastard München had faced so far!
"Why are you two just talking among yourselves?"
At that moment, Ryōsuke approached, smiling as he regarded Shōei and Kojiro. Facing these two sharpest blades, his expression betrayed no panic.
"You're acting as if victory has already been snatched by you." Ryōsuke narrowed his eyes slightly, "Victory belongs to Bastard München. That is beyond question."
"Then bring it on. I'll show you who the number one forward is." Kojiro responded.
"Watch me ascend to the throne." Shōei replied with equal coldness.
"This is amazing! Amazing! Our combined market value must be astronomical! This is great! Shall we continue the match?" Lorenzo shouted excitedly from the side, "Bastard München, today you're going to be devoured by Ubers!"
He knew perfectly well that Ubers now held the initiative!
"Is that so?" Ryōsuke answered with a smile, "You're merely beasts. You're about to face true monsters — it's you who will be devoured."
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