Play resumed after a shocking moment…
A moment when Asaf shattered all expectations by stopping Hiro's impossible shot.
Everyone was watching him.
Some with admiration…
Some with fear…
And most of the W players with anger.
But Hiro?
He was breathing heavily, his hands trembling slightly.
He said in a low, terrifying voice:
– No one… No one can stop my shot.
How did you do that, Asaf?! Who are you?!
Asaf replied calmly:
– A player who wants to win… Just like you.
But that sentence awakened something dangerous inside Hiro.
The look in his eyes changed…
He became like a monster out of control.
"I won't let you steal my world… I won't let you break my dream!!"
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The game resumes — Team Z on the attack
Isagi took the ball after Asaf's tackle.
He shouted:
– Go forward! The attack is ours!!
He quickly passed to Pachira, who dribbled past a defender with a graceful turn and then passed to Asaf.
Asaf received the ball, but two W players rushed towards him, clearly following orders:
"Stop Asaf first!"
The system showed:
> [Triple Trap]
– Probability of losing possession: 61%
– Probability of a successful pass to Issag: 74%
– Probability of a successful shadow move: 49% (High Risk)
Asaf:
"So… we'll change the plan."
He lifted the ball into the air above their heads,
jumped nimbly,
then flicked it with a backheel to Issag.
Issag opened his eyes:
– Another level of pass…!
He caught the ball and advanced quickly.
That's when something else started to change…
Issag began to see new spaces.
He began to understand Asaf's movements before they even started.
Pachira:
– Wow! Do you see this?! The synergy between them!
But suddenly, a W player intercepted the pass to Isagi.
The chance was lost.
Isagi yelled,
"Damn it… I was so close!"
Asaf put his hand on his shoulder.
"Focus more… You can do it."
Isagi smiled nervously.
"Thanks… I'll try again."
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Hiro enters "Full Rage" mode.
W team attacked again.
But Hiro wasn't himself…
He was running faster.
His power had doubled.
He heard nothing…
He saw nothing…
Only one goal: to destroy Asaf.
Saito yelled,
"Hiro! Pass!"
He didn't hear him.
Another player yelled,
"Wait! There are three Z players!!"
He didn't hear him.
Hiro said to himself,
"I won't let you get the better of me… ever!"
He surged forward,
cutting through the Z defense as if he were hitting a flimsy wall.
Asaf intervened again.
He and Hiro ran like two monsters facing off.
The whole stadium held its breath.
Hiro said,
"This time… you won't stop me!!!"
He raised his foot…
He began to shoot his most powerful shot.
The system displayed a black warning:
> [Extreme Danger]
[98 Shot – Possible Hit]
Do not attempt a direct challenge.
But Asaf didn't back down.
He decided to take the risk.
He stood in front of the shot.
He slammed his foot into the ball with all his might.
The impact was violent.
The air trembled.
Everyone heard a loud thud.
Asaf took two steps back… His body tensed with pain…
But the ball changed direction and swerved out of bounds.
Hiro was shocked:
"Impossible…!!"
Asaf, enduring the pain:
"If you want to score… you have to be stronger than this."
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The Moment Team W Collapsed
Hiro completely lost his temper.
He screamed unconsciously:
– This is my game!!
This is my world!!!
You won't make me a nobody!!!
The W players started to feel afraid of him.
Saito said:
– He's lost his mind… This is dangerous!
Suddenly…
A tactical error from them.
A bad pass.
Confusion.
Hiro's tension caused the team to split.
Isagi caught the ball.
He shouted:
– This is our chance!!!
All of you, advance!!!
The Z players rushed forward.
Asaf said:
– Isagi… Pass me!
Isagi:
– Take it! Be the killer!!!
He passed the ball powerfully.
Asaf received it elegantly…
But there were two defenders in front of him.
The system showed:
> [Chance of using a shadow move: 84%]
[Chance of a traditional dribble: 23%]
Assaf didn't hesitate.
He disappeared.
Then he reappeared near the penalty area.
The virtual crowd roared.
Another defender tried to stop him but failed.
Assaf raised his foot to shoot.
Pachira shouted:
– Goal moment!!!
But…
A strong hand appeared, pulling Assaf's shirt from behind!!!
Hero…
Arrived at breakneck speed.
Assaf panicked:
– When…?!
Hero said, his voice breaking with anger:
– I won't… let you… win!!
He shoved Assaf hard.
Assaf lost his balance.
The ball bounced away…
But the referee blew his whistle:
📣 Whistle!
📣 Foul!
📣 Direct free kick for Group Z!!
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End of Chapter Nine
Hero breathes heavily,
His eyes gleam with madness and jealousy.
Asaf stands despite the pain,
Wiping the thin blood from his forearm and saying:
– If that's all you've got…
I'll show you the real deal.
The Z players surround the ball, ready for the free kick.
The whole field waits…
Either a goal… or a disaster.