Blue prison monster

The moment Shidou Ryusei heard he was being subbed out, he immediately protested.

"Huh? Hey, Four-Eyes! You're taking me out? I'll kill you!"

"What do you mean I can't create chemistry with the others? That's because they're weak! What does that have to do with me?"

"Besides, just me and Kudou are enough to beat those U-20 national team guys!"

"Put me back in the starting lineup, Four-Eyes!!"

Unfortunately, Ego Jinpachi completely ignored him, instead staring intently at the tablet in his hand, seemingly deep in thought.

"Hey, Four-Eyes! Are you even listening to me?!"

"Alright, Shidou, trust me! You'll definitely get to play in the second half," Kudou Juuya said, standing up and placing a hand on Shidou Ryusei's shoulder, signaling him to calm down.

"Without us two, do you really think these guys can beat Banjo Ryuga, plus that Itoshi Sae who's supposedly one of the New Generation World Eleven?"

Hearing this, Shidou Ryusei was taken aback, then turned to look at Kudou Juuya, who had a faint smile on his face, and said,

"Haha, you're right, Kudou. I'm already looking forward to seeing these weaklings get their asses kicked!"

At this moment, Ego Jinpachi coughed lightly before continuing, "Alright, quiet!"

"Next, I'll announce the three players who will fill the vacant starting positions!"

Hearing Ego Jinpachi say this, everyone quieted down.

"Equally outstanding in ball-winning ability and skilled in spatial awareness, Nagi Seishiro, you will replace Kudou Juuya as the team's left center-back!"

"The remaining two players will fill newly added positions."

"Two ball-controlling players who roam the flanks, possessing both speed and technique."

"Left wing-back, Chigiri Hyoma!"

Chigiri Hyoma was clearly surprised by his selection, pausing for a moment before replying, "Here!"

"Right wing-back, Bachira Meguru!"

"Oh, I see~", Bachira Meguru replied with a happy smile.

"Alright, everyone! That concludes the announcement of the starting lineup."

"Go and rest, prepare well for tomorrow's decisive battle."

Meanwhile, at the U-20 national team's training camp...

"Alright, Banjo, let's take a break this afternoon."

"Tomorrow is the decisive battle, get your condition in top shape."

"You're back, Sae-nii?" Banjo Ryuga wiped the sweat from his forehead, looking at Itoshi Sae who had just walked in.

"Yeah, just got back. Let's go, Faaichi is about to announce the starting lineup."

"Crap, I forgot! Let's go, let's go!" Banjo Ryuga said, following Itoshi Sae towards the U-20 national team's conference room.

Banjo Ryuga scratched his head helplessly, explaining, "It's not my fault, Aiku. Sae-nii said there's no rush."

Seeing that Banjo Ryuga and Itoshi Sae had finally arrived, Faaichi Yasunari quickly waved his hand.

"Come in quickly, we're about to announce the starting lineup!"

After Banjo Ryuga and Itoshi Sae took their seats, Faaichi Yasunari cleared his throat and then said, "Our team will be centered around the genius Itoshi Sae!"

"At the same time, we'll coordinate with Banjo Ryuga's super offensive capabilities to tear through the opponent's defense."

"Chou Kenjin, Kozato Akira, Sendou Akito, Hayate Rui, the four of you will be responsible for making the offensive capabilities of the Banjo Ryuga and Itoshi Sae combination even stronger!"

"The defensive line will be handled by our impregnable four-man group."

"Left wing-back, Seragaki Mirai!"

"Left center-back, Oliver Aiku!"

"Right center-back, Niou Kazuma!"

"Right wing-back, Otoya Teppei!"

"Finally, the goalkeeper, Futsuka Yuzuru."

After speaking, Faaichi Yasunari paused for a moment, giving everyone time to process, before continuing, "Alright, the starting lineup announcement is complete."

"The remaining players will directly serve as substitutes, there are three substitution slots. Don't be discouraged if you didn't make the starting lineup."

"Stay prepared to enter the game at any time, you never know when we'll need you to save the day."

"Alright, go and rest! I look forward to your wonderful performance tomorrow, be sure to win!"

The next day, at the Blue Lock main stadium, in the locker room...

Bachira Meguru, wearing the number 8 jersey, walked to Isagi Yoichi, who had already changed, and asked, "Isagi, look, does it suit me?"

Isagi Yoichi straightened his clothes, turned to look at Bachira Meguru, and said, "Oh, it looks good."

"Speaking of which, this seems to be the first time we're wearing the Blue Lock uniform for a match, huh?"

"Yeah, it finally feels real."

Listening to Bachira Meguru and Isagi Yoichi's conversation, Chigiri Hyoma, who was tying his shoelaces, also joined in.

"To think we'd actually get to play against the U-20, we've really made a name for ourselves."

"However, today won't be the end of Blue Lock, but the beginning!"

As Nagi Seishiro spoke, Ego Jinpachi finally arrived before the start of the match.

"Oh dear, I'm late!"

"I was agonizing over it until the last moment—"

"Fortunately, the substitute list has finally been decided!"

At this moment, the list of substitute players was displayed on the large screen in the room.

"There are three substitution slots, you must maintain your condition."

"So that you can enter the game at any time, don't slack off!"

"In order to win this match, you have successfully built a team in two weeks."

"The world still knows nothing about you, isn't this the best stage?"

"Change your destiny with these 90 minutes—"

"Go win the game, Blue Lock!"

"Today, let the world remember your ego!"

Ego Jinpachi's words completely ignited the fighting spirit of the Blue Lock members.

"Yeah!!"

"Hoo!"

"Let's go, the decisive battle begins!"

When the Blue Lock members arrived at the waiting area, the eleven members of the U-20 national team were already there.

Bachira Meguru touched his hair and said with a blank expression, "Oh, they're already here."

(These are the eleven of the U-20 Japan national team!)

At this moment, Isagi Yoichi suddenly saw a familiar figure.

"Eh? Ryuga!"

Hearing the voice, Banjo Ryuga stopped his conversation with Itoshi Sae, turned to look at the Blue Lock members who were walking over, and said with a smile,

"Long time no see, everyone, did you miss me? ٩(๑•̀ω•́๑)۶"

Seeing Banjo Ryuga like this, the Blue Lock members said one after another,

"You're starting after all, Ryuga?"

"Hmph, still looking like you deserve a beating!"

"We'll definitely be the ones to win this time!"

"Speaking of which, he's our enemy now, right?"

Hearing Nagi Seishiro suddenly blurt out such a sentence, Banjo Ryuga said with a hurt expression, "Nagi, do you have to make it so clear!"

Just as Banjo Ryuga was about to say something more, a cold gaze pierced him, making him feel uneasy all over.