Blue Lock: They All Call Me the Demon King of the Field

"The opponent's momentum has changed..." Isagi's pupils constricted. As someone who had been observing everyone on the field the entire time, he naturally noticed the change in the opponent.

But what kind of impact would this change have on everyone on the field?

As Team Y kicked off.

To everyone's surprise, the opponent didn't execute the previous game's strategy; instead, their entire team launched an attack!

"Not good!" Isagi quickly turned his head and shouted, "Defend, defend!!"

The strategy had changed, meaning the opponent's ball would no longer be passed to Okawa as he had expected.

Instead, everyone now had offensive capabilities!

In this situation, the previous strategy would once again throw Team W and Team Z into chaos.

Ryu also ran on the field, carefully pondering what Niko was thinking. A full-team offense meant their defense had become weak... Once the ball was stolen,

It would be a fatal blow...

However, even in such a high-risk situation, they still dared to participate in the offense...

So, Niko, what are you thinking?

At this moment, the ball was with a Team Y player. His eyes seemed to constantly observe the people surrounding him. Suddenly, a slight smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, as if mocking everyone.

With a "thump."

He kicked the ball back to the midfield area.

That position was exactly where Niko was.

Stepping on the incoming ball, Niko looked up, his gaze fixed on the goal, and he muttered,

"Isn't this the chaos you wanted?"

"I'm bringing the rhythm of the entire field into 'fast.'"

"I wonder, do your carefully laid plans still have any use?"

"Keep running... As long as you, the demon king of this field, can't touch the ball and are constantly running."

"This victory will be ours!"

Through a narrow gap.

Niko shot the ball, and it seemed to pass through several people, going directly to a teammate.

That teammate grinned, "A puppet? What's wrong with being a puppet if it means winning?"

The next second, he passed it, touching the ball for less than a few seconds. Clearly, he saw himself as a relay baton.

And Okawa had already taken his position the moment Niko paused in the midfield earlier.

This time, no one blocked the ball.

Because the Team Z's formation had been completely disrupted by their unexpected full-team offense.

Receiving the pass, Okawa didn't hesitate, unleashing a powerful shot.

The score immediately became 2:2.

Niko revealed a smile; his gaze at Ryu's eyes seemed to carry a hint of provocation.

Of course, Ryu wasn't angry; instead, he grinned.

The tension between the two grew stronger.

"What's going on? The opponent actually dared to go all-out offense... Aren't they afraid of us?" Raichi grumbled.

Kuon stroked his chin. "It's not fear... but confidence."

"The opponent seems to have already guessed that we would still use the same strategy as the last game."

"But... won't the opponent risk unexpected tactical issues by changing strategies mid-game?"

After all, a good strategy requires prior refinement and coordination, but changing it directly like this could even cause the entire team to fall into confusion and disarray.

It's a counterproductive move...

But judging from the last goal, the opponent's actions seemed flawless.

Kuon's brow furrowed deeper and deeper.

"Is there a possibility that they always had this strategy?"

"They just haven't used it, wanting to wait until they were at a disadvantage... to catch the opponent by surprise?" Chigiri gasped, speaking.

Of course, that's also a possibility...

At this moment, Isagi spoke, "It doesn't seem like they had this strategy in advance. Their full-team offense just now, while seemingly out of place, actually isn't very different from their previous strategy. The only change is in the offensive variations."

"Isagi is right." Suddenly, Ryu Sanada, who never participated in discussions, spoke. He walked in front of everyone and explained directly, "The opponent's strategy has only changed the way they play, but the core remains unchanged: the bangs boy and Okawa."

"Sometimes offense is the best defense."

"Everyone participating in the offense, in my opinion, is indeed the opponent's best choice right now, because if you can't defend against the opponent, why not attack?"

"Furthermore, with the increased exertion, everyone will fall into fatigue. In a fatigued state, not everyone, like Isagi, uses his brain to think about how the ball will go in, so your gaze will mostly be fixed on the ball, neglecting some minor changes on the field."

Ryu's crimson pupils stared at everyone. "And it's precisely these small changes that make you stop thinking, allowing the quick attack to put pressure on us, create chaos... and then score."

"And... it seems like the opponent is very tired of playing like this."

"Actually, no, we are more tired."

"Huh?" Little Monk wiped the sweat from his face. "Quick attack—shouldn't the attacking side be tired?"

"Why are we tired? We just need to defend and then attack."

"It's different!" At this moment, Isagi shook his head. "Did you forget what I just said? The opponent's bangs boy has the same ability as me."

"He can predict subtle changes across the entire field, meaning all of the opponent's players' actions are already anticipated. They just need to run to the positions already planned in their previous strategy and wait for the pass."

"Do you still feel tired then?"

For example, in a relay race, you only need to stand at your designated relay position in advance, wait for your teammate to pass the baton, and then start running....

This not only gives the team a chance to breathe but also allows for a better fatal blow to the completely chaotic opponent.

Isagi looked at Ryu. "If the opponent continues to use this strategy, we shouldn't move because of the ball... but rather, like the last game, just keep a close eye on the scoring players?"

Ryu chuckled, "That's why I think, Isagi, sometimes you're a bit too well-behaved."

"Since the opponent is fighting for their lives."

"What's the point of us continuing to defend?"

"The score is already tied; both sides are on the edge of a cliff."

"Apart from offense, neither we nor they have any other choice."

"Now is the chance to put the knife to the opponent's throat!"

Everyone looked at Ryu, with a hint of shock in their eyes. In just one glance, this guy had completely analyzed the opponent's strategy.

This level of comprehension was terrifying.

Bachira shrugged, "Don't be surprised; when Ryu was on the team, sometimes his words were more useful than the coach's!"

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