FYI
"Speech"
'Thoughts'
Setting
[Flashback/Recording]
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(Notes)
Results/Goals
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U20 Meeting Area
Sae stood in front of the U20 team as many players were excited to see him as one of the players asked, "Hey. Who's the other guy?"
Sendou looked at Koji and said, "No idea. He's probably some boring package deal that comes with Mr. High and Mighty."
Koji didn't even react thinking, 'The words of some worthless nobody Striker don't faze me.'
Then the manager said, "Sae-Kun. Why don't you tell them how eager you are?"
Sae looked deadpan and said, "I have no interest in any of you. The reason I came here was to play with Ayanokoji and Blue Lock so don't get in my way and try your best not to interfere with my plays. Still the chance to play with people like us doesn't come twice so if you can keep up I won't stop you from contributing."
Snedou looked annoyed standing up and saying, "Don't get overconfident Mr. Genius. Just cause you're big international don't underestimate us. I'm Japan's Center Forward!"
Sae looked at him and asked, "So? Let me guess. You're aiming to get a salary of 50, 000, 000 yen and then marry a pinup model and have a happy family." Sendou smiled a little blushing at the thought of marrying a pinup model when Sae said, "That's the limit of your football career though. I'm aiming to be the best in the world. Don't you dare think our desire is anywhere near the same level."
Sendou spoke up, saying, "I want to be the best striker, too." Koji sighed a bit exasperated, and Sendou looked at him and asked, "You got something to say?"
Koji looked at him and said, "You say that but all I can read on your face is some minor motivation and lust. For us who are completely set on becoming the best in the world it's honestly a bit insulting to hear you say you want to be the best while you mind is in the gutter."
Sendou's veins popped a little as he grabbed Koji's collar saying, "Who the hell do you think you are you bland bastard!"
Koji grabbed his arm prying it off of him as he said, "Put away your violent intent unless you want me to break your arm. After all, there's no need for another Striker on this team. Especially one as boring as you."
Aiku stepped in grabbing Koji's arm saying, "Hai hai. That's enough lil pup" but it didn't budge.
Koiji looked at Aiku and said, "Seems this team does have some talent."
Aiku sighed and said, "Calm down Sendou. The more you act out the worse it'll get."
Sendou took a deep breath as Koji let go of his arm and Koji said, "That's better, boring striker."
Sendou looked annoyed as he sat back down and the meeting came to an end. Sae was walking outside as Aiku said, "Listen about that incident between our star player and your plus one. Those two probably can't get along."
Sae looked at Aiku unbothered and said, "Why would a Striker like Ayanokoji want to get along with a garbage Striker? If you think he'll be such a hindrance then just take him off the team like Ayanokoji said."
Aiku sighs and says, "He might seem like garbage to you two but he's our star player. Many of the other players are beginning to say that they won't play unless Sendou is on the pitch. At this rate, the match will be boycotted."
Sae looked deadpan at him and asked, "Can you get to the point? What do you want?"
Aiku smirked and said, "Let us prove that we're strong. Let us win without Ayanokoji. Making it happen should be easy for a genius like you right?"
Sae sighs and says, "Who do you think I am?" Aiku smiled offering his hand as Sae walked past him saying, "Don't get the wrong idea. If you can't keep up and I get bored you'll have two choices. Sub in Ayanokoji or I'll withdraw from the match."
Aiku sighed and said, "Hai hai. As you wish."
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Match Lead Up
Rin walked through the hall standing next to Sae when Aiku looked at Rin and said, "Ayanokoji is your former teammate right? Sorry but he won't be playing today. You won't be scoring against us."
Rin then asked, "Ayanokoji's not on the pitch?" The Blue Lock Players sighed with relief.
Aiku saw this and thought, 'Is that kid that much of a monster?'
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Stadium
The graduates from ANHS sat in the stands looking to the field in front of them. They had gotten front-row tickets as Suzune looked around and saw Koji in a U20 jersey on the bench as she thought, 'He's... not playing for Blue Lock?'
Ryuen smirks and says, "Must piss him off being benched."
Sudo looked annoyed and said, "Shut it you asshole."
Ryuen smirked laughing, "Kukuku."
Mi-chan saw Yosuke and said, "Hirata-Kun!"
Suzune looked closer and said, "Hirata is playing in the defence?"
Shibata shook his head and said, "No he's playing a Defensive Midfielder position involving specialisation in both defense and passing."
Suzune nodded understanding as Sudo asked, "What the heck is Ayanokoji doing on the other team?"
"The New Generation 11 Itoshi Sae only agreed to play this match because the JFU agreed to allow him to add any player he wanted to the roster of the U20 team. He was picked. That's why he's on the opposing team," says a man sitting down behind them.
Suzune looked at the man and said, "You... you look just like Kiyotaka."
The man sighed and said, "Of course I do. I am his father."
Suzune was a bit shocked as she said, "You're... Kiyotaka's father?"
Atsumi nodded as Sudo asked, "So that Sae Itoshi guy chose Ayanokoji?"
Shibata was shocked saying, "Are you serious? The best midfielder in the world chose Ayanokoji?"
Atsumi gave him a look and asked, "Did you expect any less from my son?"
Ichinose waved her hands and little and said, "Shibata-Kun didn't mean anything like that. Ayanokoji-Kun is an amazing person but still it's quite a shock to hear."
Sakayanagi sighed and said, "I don't think it was a shock at all."
Suzune looked perplexed and asked, "Then why would they put Kiyotaka on the bench?"
Atsumi looked at her and asked, "Are you seriously asking me that as if it's not obvious? You're a very dull girl."
Sudo was starting to get annoyed but held his anger thinking, 'Don't make things worse for her. Don't embarrass Suzune.'
Suzune got annoyed but thought about it and said, "Either it's the higher ups or the Captain of the team."
Atsumi looked annoyed and said, "Well? No one can read your thoughts. Speak."
Suzune glared at him and said, "Either the higher-ups don't like Blue Lock, probably because it puts them in a financial deficits or the captain of the team wants to prove something."
Atsumi sighs and says, "A bit slow but that's to be expected of someone not versed in politics. Not bad. Still, I hardly approve of you while you remain in this state."
Sudo finally burst out shouting, "Who the hell do you think you are talking down to Suzune like that!?"
Atsumi sighed and said, "I see now that your company reflects your ability."
Suzune looked down when Sakyanagi glared at Atsumi and said, "I think you have no right to speak on such things Professor Ayanokoji. Company such as yours is much worse than Sudo could ever muster."
Atsumi scoffed and said, "Says a mere child who lost to my son and now follows him around like a helpless child in love."
Sakayanagi's glare deepens as she says, "Horikita-San. Do not worry about this man. You do not need to seek his approval. I'm aware of Ayanokoji-Kun's situation with his father and it's not a pleasant relationship."
Atsumi glared at her and said, "Do not overstep your bounds child."
Sakayanagi grits her teeth and says, "I know already."
Many were confused by this exchange as Suzune thought, 'What in the world went on in your past Kiyotaka?'
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Field
Reo started by passing the ball to Rin as they rushed forward. Rin then passed to Bachira, who rushed up the right side. Bachira rushes forward with the ball when Neru gets in his way saying, "Aren't you a bit too eager?"
Bachira smiled as Hayate closed in as well. Bachira dribbled past both of them by shifting her weight and then pivoting on the ball and rushing up the field as Hayate exclaimed, "The heck? He's good!"
Bachira rushed up further when Darai showed up behind him knocking the ball away saying, "I think this is where you stop."
Bachira was shocked when Sae received the ball and said, "That was close to being pathetic U20 team."
Sae rushed up with the ball as he got in position Yosuke and Karasu blocked off his way forward as Sae did a chip pass between them as Sendou rushed towards the ball saying, "It's mine!"
Niko got in position barging into him to keep him off the ball and clearing it saying, "Is that all you've got?"
The ball got sent back as Hayate controlled it letting it drop to the ground before rushing forward Karasu started pressing him as he passed to Sae. Sae made a pass to an open space as Sendou rushed towards it but Yosuke made it there first saying, "You can't be serious if you think that's good enough to get past me. That pass was good but it doesn't matter how good the pass is if the Striker can't keep up" as he crossed the ball as Rin received it.
Rin rushed up as there were fewer defenders now as he cut in to get past Nio as he shot the ball. Aiku blocked it and said, "Sorry little robber but this copper can't let you score."
Suddenly a person slipped in as he stood where the ball fell as Aiku thought, 'He... He's the one! That's been standing around this entire time not doing anything.'
Nishioka controlled the ball with his chest saying, "All within parameters. It's going in." and then he volleyed the ball into the goal.
The crowd roared in excitement as Natsuki the commentator shouted, "And Blue Lock scores the first goal! The Scorer is Number 6 Hajime Nishioka!"
Japan U20 (0) : Blue Lock (1)
Aiku was shocked as he smiled and said, "What entertaining little robbers you are." Nishioka smirks as the crowd goes wild.
Hayate starts with the ball and passes to Sae who looks at Sndou and says, "Score already garbage striker."
Sae dribbles up with the ball as Sendou rushes in as well. Sendou was annoyed as he got into position, Sae passed the ball as Sendou volleyed it when Yosuke who noticed the silent danger just barely knocked it off course as Sendou cursed, "You shithead!"
The ball flew off to the side as Sae got in position shooting it as it sunk into the net as Yosuke thought, 'That was amazing... I wanna do it... I wanna crush a shot like that.'
Atsuto sand Natsuki shouted in excitement as Atsuto said, "A goal from Itoshi Sae equilizes the the score!!!"
Japan U20 (1) : Blue Lock (1)
Sae looks at Sendou and says, "Three chances. I gave you three chances to score. I got so annoyed I took the shot myself. If your shots aren't even as good as a midfielder like myself then you're trash. So much so I'm almost embarrassed to play on the same team as you." Sendou looks annoyed gritting his teeth as Sae says this.
The ball restarts as Rin passes to Bachira as the two of them do 1-2 passes down the field when the Iron Wall stops Bachira in his tracks as Bachira passes to Rin. Sae stands in front of him saying, "You've growth Rin. You're not lukewarm anymore." Sae smiled as Rin's eyes brightened with happiness but that gave Sae the opportunity as he stole the ball and said, "I'm going to enjoy this match playing against you."
Rin turned back trying to stop him but Sae rushed forward with the ball as Sae's aura leaked out and he began dribbling past everyone. Niko and Aryu rushed forward joining Karasu in the defence but Sae chipped the ball up slipping past them as he regained possession and shot the ball but Yosuke blocked it as he breathed out heavily his eyes black and slit as he says, "If I put all my senses into one direction I can even stop a genius like you."
Sae was shocked thinking, 'This kid has Predator Eye? Already?'
Ego was watching and said, "So you're the first one to reach flow Hirata Yosuke."
Yosuke drew back his leg before booting the ball down the field as Reo trapped the ball emulating Nagi and dribbled up the field as he made a pass to Bachira. Sae rushed down the field attempting to get back into the defence as Bachira saw him and passed to a space where Nagi was. Aiku arrived and said, "Don't even think about it lazy robber!" Aiku glared at Nagi thinking, 'I was wrong about you Blue Lockers. I thought you were just a team obediently following your coach but all you think about is scoring. You're all ravenous beasts.'
Sae arrived and said, "Get ready selfish captain."
Nagi went into a shoot motion as Aiku dived but Sae didn't react as Nagi did a fake volley. Sae saw this and thought, 'Just as I thought.'
Sae then came in to steal it but Nagi faked a volley again shocking Sae as Aiku got back up raising his leg Nagi faked it again leading Aiku to think 'Three fake outs?'
Nagi then shot the ball saying, "It's nice to meet you Japan. My name... is Nagi Seishiro!"
The ball hit the back of the net and the crowd went silent in shock as Nagi thought, 'Did I mess up my introduction?'
Then there was a ginormous uproar as Natsuki shouted, "An incredible goal from Number 7! Nagi Seshiro puts Blue Lock back in the lead!"
Japan U20 (1) : Blue Lock (2)
Nagi sat down lifting his hand in the air in celebration.
Hayate started with the ball passing to Sae as he thought, 'This is a losing battle. The U20 team is like a group of sheep with two shepherd dogs being told to defeat a whole pack of 11 wolves. It's not something that can be achieved with as much ease as the higher-ups expect.'
Sae does a bunch of passes between the U20 team formulating a plan and trying to get into position as and funnels a pass between Karasu's legs as Sendou gets the ball, he walks forward with the ball only for Yosuke to steal the ball as Sendou thinks, 'He was all the way back at the goal! How did he?'
Yosuke's eyes were fixated on Sae. Having his eyes on Sae and reflexively being able to the most dangerous spot allowed him to get a better sense of timing and when the ball would arrive. Right now he was playing on the level of a world-class defender. Yosuke kicked the ball down the field as Bachira picked it up. Bachira rushed forward with the ball and shot the ball when Aiku blocked it as Koji who was on the bench thought 'That play. It wasn't calculated. It was a gamble. Oliver Aiku. Unlike Yosuke who thrives in reflex and Niko who thrive in calculations, Aiku can do both. Without a doubt he a world class defender. He's reached Flow.'
Aiku's aura permeated as he said, "Sorry robber but..."
Rin was at the spot where the ball would land, his tongue sticking out as he thought, 'This is the spot that's best for destroying you. For mangling you!'
Aiku was shocked as he rushed forward compiling everything as he thought, 'Hold on... 0% chance? Even I can't beat him?'
Sae rushed in to assist thinking, 'Rin. You've grown but is this your limit or...'
Rin didn't delay even a second as he shot the ball before Sae could interfere giving Aiku no breathing room as it sunk into the net and Rin said, "Die."
The crowd was in shock as Atsuto shouted, "This is incredible. Blue Lock has a two goal lead thanks to Number 11. Itoshi Rin!"
Japan U20 (1) : Blue Lock (3)
Sae looked at Nishioka, Nagi and Rin and said, "I was wrong. Apart from Ayanokoji it seems like Japan is capable of creating decent strikers."
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JFU Higher Ups
The Chairman grabbed the manager's collar and said, "What the hell is happening out there!? They're the Japan U20 team. They can't lose to Blue Lock!"
The manager sweated and said, "I don't know what to do. I..."
The JFU chairman tightened his grip and said, "Do something. Or you're fired."
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To Be Continued
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Rating Out Of 10 For This Part:
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