The all-powerful middle schooler

"Let's hold back a bit, after all, I... am not some kind of demon."

Hanase Izumi smiled to himself.

As the ball fell and bounced back up, he finally made his decision, like a fully drawn bow being released, and kicked the ball with a powerful force and an astonishing spin.

"call out!!"

The football flew out instantly, drawing a rainbow-like arc, like an eagle soaring into the sky with a cry, before suddenly plummeting down at an even faster speed than before!

The goalkeeper didn't react at all, his eyes wide open, standing motionless.

The scene looked somewhat comical.

"laugh……!"

The spinning football hung on the net, spinning continuously until it was completely inside the net and did not fall.

"What's this!?"

He turned his head away in disbelief.

"What kind of shot is that?!"

"I've never seen a shot like that before!"

"Unbelievable, am I real? Or am I hallucinating?!"

Other members of the Zongwu High School soccer team felt the same way, as if they were living in a dream.

"Is this all he's got?! No wonder you all trust him so much..."

Hayato Hayama was stunned and murmured in disbelief.

Right next to them, Shuchiin's number 5 player stopped and, upon hearing these words, couldn't help but laugh as a fan.

"Don't misunderstand, Lord Hasegawa is actually quite easygoing. If his opponent doesn't interest him much, his emotions will be completely calm like this..."

"It's a pity you can't send someone more capable than Busujima-senpai and Shinomiya-kun, otherwise, you might have been able to get Hasegawa-sama to take real action~"

The record of being the "strongest" in 93 is etched on Shuchiin's head...!

"No, how is this possible!?"

Yumiko Miura, who was watching the show from the sidelines, was incredulous and utterly shocked. She grabbed her hair with both hands and only realized it was real after feeling the pain.

Just now, the man she questioned broke through the defenses of Soubu High School entirely on his own.

Even the newly joined first-year student, who is now the ace of the Soubu High School soccer team, Hayama Hayato, was easily intercepted. The whole process was smooth and fluid, like a dancing elf on the field.

"Honestly, he's really handsome."

Even a complete novice can appreciate its beauty, and she is no exception.

"Could the rumors be true? That guy really wasn't lying? It turns out I was just being presumptuous..."

"By the way, that guy seems pretty handsome? How come I never noticed before?"

"Oh no, I should have known better than to say those things..."

Thinking of this, the girl couldn't help but cup her burning cheeks.

The other girl beside her also looked amazed at the scene.

“It’s really astonishing.”

Yukino Yukinoshita's mouth was slightly open, and she couldn't close it for a moment.

After seeing it with her own eyes, she no longer had any doubts about the previous rumors, but was completely convinced of them.

This led to an even greater curiosity about the man.

Is it really true that there's only a fine line between genius and madness?

……

"As expected, it was a reckless act. There is only one outcome to challenging a sage: failure!"

Rikka Takanashi looked as if she hadn't expected this at all.

"After all, that's all the heights that mortals can see! They simply cannot comprehend the Sage's immense death! You must know that the Sage is someone even we humans greatly admire!"

With one hand on her hip and the other swinging her long ponytail, Sanae Tokomori said proudly.

"Even if it's just a useless supporting role, just thinking that the Far East Magic Society has a president like him makes you stand up straight."

Natsukawa Masuzu narrowed her eyes like a cat, secretly mocking the two of them.

Nissougu Senxia completely ignored the three of them, her gaze fixed on the man running on the field, her heart filled with endless emotions.

If only I hadn't gone my own way back then, but had instead followed in the footsteps of those seeking the truth.

So perhaps things will be very different now?

She genuinely wanted to integrate, but the harsh realities of life always made her hesitate.

The more I think about it, the more upset I become...

Beyond the complex ideas.

The crowd, however, was already buzzing with excitement.

"Invincible.....Hasegawa!"

"The strongest...!"

"Supreme...!"

Hearing these shouts, Hasegawa Izumi calmly ran back to her own half of the field.

"Sorry, I accidentally went too far. I was originally planning to cooperate with everyone."

When he saw Sunohara's tearful expression, he suddenly remembered everyone's previous request and felt a little guilty.

"However, I have tried my best to suppress my strength."

He was serious when he said that.

If they don't show some strength, their team will probably have a hard time defeating the opponent, since this is a team game with eleven people.

"What are you saying, Hasegawa! We're the ones who should apologize. If we hadn't been completely out of sync with the pace, you wouldn't have had such a hard time playing."

Sunohara said, wiping away tears.

"Sigh! I understand now. We can't show off even if we want to. In the end, we're just not good enough! Just play the way you want, Hasegawa-kun."

Shuchiin's vanguard also ran over, sighing as he spoke.

"This is the difference between ordinary people and geniuses."

"It doesn't matter, as long as we win! As long as we can protect the honor of Shuchiin Soccer Club!"

Other members shared similar opinions.

……

"Beep~ Shuchiin is in the lead! 1-0!"

The referee blows the whistle.

This goal was so shocking that it was a huge blow to the Zongwu High School team, severely damaging their morale.

How can such an enemy be defeated?

Even their ace, Hayama, was powerless to resist.

"Don't be discouraged, everyone! Cheer up! Just play your own game! Show yourselves, that's the meaning of football."

At this critical moment, Hayato Hayama, with his leadership qualities, called out to everyone, saving the team from collapse.

"No matter what, we have to finish this match. Don't let Soubu High School down! It's only one goal we've conceded! We still have a chance to come back!"

Another key figure, their captain Satoru Takayama, spoke up.

"That's right, the competition has only just begun! How can you assume you're going to lose just because you're at a disadvantage?"

"Don't worry, it's just that one of them is strong; the others are only average. We can avoid a direct confrontation and break through from other angles!"

The conversation flowed freely, and although it was somewhat chaotic, it did boost morale.

"Alright, the counterattack from the Zongwu High School team is about to begin!"

Goalkeeper Kusakabe Akumi retrieved the ball from the net, raised it high, and his expression became excited again.

He threw the ball out, which was caught by the defender. Then, he kept passing it forward. Relying on the players' tacit understanding, they were able to ignite an even stronger fighting spirit despite the setbacks, and their offensive became even more fierce than before!

"You can't stop us!"

Hayato Hayama, dribbling the ball, was more flamboyant than before, because he knew he had to boost morale, otherwise there was no chance of winning.

The midfielders of Soubu High School quickly passed each other, passing through the midfielders and wingers of Haruhara and Shuchiin in the blink of an eye.

"So fast!"

Chunyuan couldn't catch up and could only sigh in despair.

Once the opposing team sped up, they simply couldn't keep up.

Just as the situation was becoming critical, a figure suddenly darted out from the side.

"Clap."

Hasegawa Izumi stretched out her right foot, intercepted the pass midway, and stepped on it.

"Relying on passing the ball to avoid face-to-face contact with me is a bit too naive."

He said calmly.

"Yuan Ye, Eiji, you guys..."

Hayato Hayama looked to the other side.

"Sorry, that guy was too fast!"

"They really disappeared in the blink of an eye."

The two men who had just been called over to keep an eye on the opposing team's ace looked embarrassed and rather helpless.

"It's not your fault, get back to defense immediately."

Hayato Hayama immediately took command and mobilized the team, working diligently to operate the equipment.

"Don't let that guy do whatever he wants!"

We must defeat him!

Just as Izumi Hasegawa dribbled the ball past half-field, several players from Soubu High School, led by Sato, attacked from three sides.

They exchanged glances, leaned down simultaneously, and slid across the grass, using the outside of their feet to slide.

"This isn't a 10-to-1 strategy; targeting me won't work."

Seeing this, Izumi Hasegawa simply smiled nonchalantly, showing no fear whatsoever.

He was originally planning to continue his solo breakthrough when his eyes caught sight of his teammates around him, who were working hard to coordinate with his attack, and a thought struck him.

Even though it's just a game, everyone has put in so much effort, so let's give everyone a greater sense of participation.

"Number 7!"

Because he didn't know the name, he called out the opponent's number directly. Just as the three opponents tackled him, he caught the ball between his feet and jumped up, dodging the three-sided attack, before landing and passing the ball.

"Thank you!"

Number 7 almost burst into tears of joy.

Because he understood that Hasegawa's pass was not intended to prevent one player from standing out, but rather to take care of the others.

"give it to me."

Chun Yuan also gave a thumbs up and said with a bright smile.

The Shuchiin team members were naturally full of confidence because of their score advantage.

However, despite their confidence and technical skills, they still have weaknesses in these areas, including teamwork.

Number 7 quickly dribbled forward, but when he was about to pass the ball, he realized he had missed the best opportunity and was taken away by the opposing defender with a legitimate tackle.