Blue prison monster

"Are you kidding me? Wanjou Ryuga, me?!"

"I told you not to get angry, Chairman Buratsuta!"

Wanjou Ryuga still had a smile on his face, looking at Buratsuta Hirotoshi and saying, "Listen to me finish, Chairman."

"Didn't you say it yourself? Football is ultimately a business."

"Why do you think 'Blue Lock' can't bring you a fortune?"

Buratsuta Hirotoshi, hearing this, looked at Wanjou Ryuga strangely and asked,

"It can bring me a fortune?"

"Hahahaha, are you kidding me again?"

"Don't think I don't know what you're up to! You just want to protect 'Blue Lock'!"

"And you're saying it'll bring me wealth? Do you think I'd believe that?"

Wanjou Ryuga didn't care at all about Buratsuta Hirotoshi's disdainful gaze, instead responding with a smile,

"Hehe, don't be so quick to deny me, Chairman!"

"To be honest, I do want to protect 'Blue Lock,' but it really will bring you wealth!"

"You won't believe me now, but after the U-20 and 'Blue Lock' match, you'll understand whether what I'm saying is true or not!"

"Alright, then we'll wait and see!" Buratsuta Hirotoshi said skeptically, then walked out of the lounge.

(As expected, I guessed right! This Chairman Buratsuta is purely a money-grubber. As long as he doesn't immediately disband 'Blue Lock,' there's a chance for the situation to develop!)

(Afterwards, if I team up with that guy Ego and propose a live broadcast, 'Blue Lock' will definitely be preserved!)

(But then again, if I accidentally lose, then it's all over.)

Anri Teieri, who was beside him, followed closely behind, not forgetting to glare at Wanjou Ryuga again before leaving.

"Seriously, Sae-nii? What did I do to offend her?"

"But you just now........."

Before Itoshi Sae could finish speaking, Wanjou Ryuga understood what he meant.

"Haha, you're talking about the condition Buratsuta proposed, right?"

"Sae-nii, do you really think I joined the U-20 national team for money?"

"Hmm? Isn't that the reason?"

"Of course not!" Wanjou Ryuga put his arm around Itoshi Sae's shoulder in a familiar manner and said with a smile,

"I chose to join the U-20 national team because I could become partners with Sae-nii. Money? I'm not interested in money at all!"

"Hehe, I hope what you're saying is true."

Itoshi Sae finished speaking, turned around, and walked towards the lounge door, saying without looking back,

"Come with me. I'll take you to the training ground."

"Even though I've seen your abilities in the match recordings, it's best to get familiar with them in person."

"And see if there's anything you're lacking."

Wanjou Ryuga's eyes lit up when he heard what Itoshi Sae said, and he quickly followed.

"Alright, let's go, Sae-nii!"

(Hehe, as expected of Sae-nii, the little brother maniac!)

(He's so considerate of me just because he heard that Rin and I are friends.)

(Looks like the upcoming match will be fun!)

Back at 'Blue Lock'.........

At this time, Ego Jinpachi continued to say to everyone: "Itoshi Sae did not choose you who are here,"

"But chose Wanjou Ryuga!"

Everyone was stunned when they heard this, especially Itoshi Rin, who was obsessed with his brother. Hearing that his brother had chosen Wanjou Ryuga, he was inexplicably enveloped in angry emotions.

"Ah? So that means Ryuga has become our enemy?!"

Ego Jinpachi nodded and continued to say, holding the back of his neck with his hand: "That's right, he will be a member of the U-20 Japan national team and will face us!"

Hearing this, Io Hiori, who was beside him, said in disbelief,

"How could this be? How could this be?!"

"There's no way Ryuga would abandon us and stand against us!"

Ego Jinpachi also sighed helplessly, after all, he didn't want to lose this sharp dagger that was Wanjou Ryuga.

"There's no helping it. Buratsuta's threat, coupled with Itoshi Sae specifically choosing Wanjou Ryuga, he has no choice but to go."

"Otherwise, if Itoshi Sae doesn't participate in the match, then 'Blue Lock' will be disbanded on the spot."

Io Hiori bit his lip, feeling grief and indignation in his heart.

(Ryuga must have been forced by Itoshi Sae!)

(Don't worry, Ryuga, I will definitely rescue you!)

(Itoshi Sae! No matter how strong you are, I will definitely make you pay the price!)

Ego Jinpachi coughed lightly, signaling everyone to focus their attention.

"Alright, because of Wanjou Ryuga's departure, we need to redefine the upcoming plan."

"This team will become a two-striker formation, with Shidou Ryusei and Itoshi Rin as the core."

"We will arrange a few matches next to see how well you two work together."

"Heh, choosing Itoshi Rin and Shidou Ryusei, and Itoshi Sae choosing Wanjou Ryuga,"

"Who exactly is correct?"

"In fifteen days, the answer will be revealed in front of all Japanese football fans!"

"Oh, and another thing," Ego Jinpachi said, adjusting his glasses and glancing at everyone: "Including substitutes, we can register 23 players."

"Besides the starters, I haven't decided on the remaining 12 people yet."

"Including who in the starting lineup will fill the vacancy caused by Wanjou Ryuga's departure."

"Those who are not selected this time need to find a way to show themselves and seize the last chance!"

Ego Jinpachi paused, as if giving everyone time to buffer, before continuing to speak a few seconds later.

"Although we've encountered some unexpected events, the stage has been set."

"If we lose this battle, your future will disappear along with 'Blue Lock'."

"There are fifteen days left. During this time, I will turn you..."

"...into a fighting group strong enough to crush the U-20 Japan national team!"

"I will also formulate a series of training plans to make you a victorious army!"

"Gamble everything and challenge them, you uncut gems!"

"No mistakes are allowed from now on!"

"Hmph!" Itoshi Rin's fighting spirit was self-evident as he stared at Ego Jinpachi and said, "You're too naive, four-eyes!"

"This kind of match is just a stop on the road to becoming the world's best for me!"

"Oh––––" Ego Jinpachi said with a long, nonchalant drawl.

Hearing Itoshi Rin's words, Bachira Meguru took the lead and smiled in agreement.

"Yeah, me too!"

"When I came here, I had already bet my entire life."

Karasu Tabito, Otoya Eita, and Yukimiya Kenyu also spoke up.

"That's right, anyone who's still timid at this point is just ordinary, right?"

"I'm actually getting more excited!"

"I'm really looking forward to it."

On the other side, Nagi Seishiro muttered expectantly: "Yeah, I want to fight them soon."

However, what Nagi Seishiro was most looking forward to was fighting Wanjou Ryuga. Now, the person he wanted to defeat and surpass the most was Wanjou Ryuga!