The all-powerful middle schooler

"Counterattack!"

Just as Soubu High continued to organize the attack, the scene almost repeated itself.

Just as Hayama Hayato passed the ball out, Hasegawa Izumi once again appeared out of nowhere and intercepted the ball in mid-air.

"Nani!?"

The generals and others were once again astonished.

Isn't this person being a bit too outrageous?

Does it mean that they all need to attack together to keep an eye on the other side?

That's called a gang fight, not playing football.

"Number 5, this ball is for you."

This time, Izumi Hasegawa used a different person to pass the ball.

"I... I don't need it."

Number 5 scratched his head shyly.

Despite his actions, the ball still reached his feet.

"There's no other way. Since it's Lord Hasegawa's kindness, I'll do my best!"

As a devoted fan, he cheered himself on and dribbled the ball forward.

This time, Hasegawa Izumi followed along slightly, while Soubu Takashi, to show how much he valued him, directly blocked his path with three people.

But this also gives other members of the General Staff High School room to maneuver.

So, with the help of Sunohara and others, number 5 broke into the penalty area, but unfortunately the goalkeeper blocked the shot.

"Just a little bit short."

Number 5 ran back with a disappointed look on his face.

"It's okay, don't be discouraged, there will be another chance."

Sunohara comforted the other party.

He could tell that Hasegawa-kun wasn't really interested in the match; he only agreed to the soccer club's request to prove that he was the king of Shuchiin Academy and that he was good at both domestic and international competitions.

Actually, that's not the case. Izumi Hasegawa wasn't interested in any kings; she was just impressed by their shamelessness.

In a sense, Hasegawa can be considered a helpful person.

After several rounds of back-and-forth, the score remained 1-0 until the end of the second half, and the game seemed very close.

"Hasegawa-san, we're leaving the rest to you. You don't need to worry about our feelings anymore!"

"Lord Hasegawa, I am already more than happy to have received your teachings!"

"We're exhausted, we really can't go on."

In the lounge, the team members shared their opinions.

Sunohara said breathlessly, "I'm going to take a walk on the court in the second half."

"Okay, leave it to me then."

Hasegawa Izumi responded listlessly, paused, and then said, "By the way, what score do you think would be appropriate?"

Everyone:.......

Damn it, I'm so unwilling to accept this!

When will I be able to show off like that?

That's probably what they're thinking right now.

The second half resumed.

This time, although Izumi Hasegawa suppressed his strength, unlike in the first half, he began to take initiative.

"Hasegawa-san, it's all yours now!"

At the start of the game, the player in front passed the ball to him in the back.

After Izumi Hasegawa dribbled the ball into the opponent's half,

"Ignore everyone else, we must stop him! Even if it's just once!"

Suddenly, Captain Takayama Satoru uttered something astonishing.

Brothers, I want to win too, and I'm really unwilling to accept it, but there's nothing I can do!

This is the crushing power of genius, something that ordinary people like us can never surpass!

Now, we can only take on the challenge by pooling everyone's strength!

Even winning just once would be enough!

Seeing the tears welling up in their captain's eyes, the teammates immediately understood.

Indeed, even if they are not the best in the country, they will still shine in the face of the strongest high school basketball skills in history!

"Charge! Let me show you our bond!"

Led by Sato, the entire Soubu High School team mobilized, shouting as they charged toward Hasegawa Izumi.

"I will not shy away from a head-on confrontation that every man demands!"

With a powerful kick that subdued the ball, the boy's azure eyes finally brightened as he looked at them, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

That's right, that's the kind of drive we need!

The courage to draw one's sword even when facing the gods—that is the true praise of humanity!

Infected by this spirit, if he were in the world of magic, he would probably be so excited that he could unleash a black flash.

"I am coming!"

He roared, lifted his right foot slightly, and started dribbling again.

Sato, who was leading the charge, rushed forward, trying to catch up with his lightning-fast dribbling speed.

But he faked it out with a single move.

The next player will slide tackle right in front of you.

He leaped again, jumping over the ball and himself.

The third player once again stepped up to the challenge.

At this moment, he spun around, suddenly turning his back to the opponent to confuse them, and kicked the ball away.

The ball flies over the opponent's head, and the person passes by the opponent at an extremely fast speed.

The remaining center-backs followed suit, but the ball at his feet seemed to be drawn to him by a magnet, constantly circling around him. Coupled with his incredible speed, it seemed to leave an afterimage in the opponent's field of vision, making it impossible to touch.

Just as he was about to break through to the goalkeeper, Hayama Hayato, the striker, seemed to have anticipated this and appeared in the backfield.

However, he completely ignored his opponent and raised his foot to shoot.

"Hasegawa-san, I'll stop you!"

Hayato Hayama's eyes were resolute as he tried to steal the ball before Hayama could kick it, but he was too late.

"However, there's no angle left to shoot..."

He made his own judgment.

As he expected, the ball struck the crossbar of the goal.

At that moment, a figure suddenly leaped up, seemingly hovering in the sky, and then flipped 180 degrees, making a shooting motion in mid-air.

"call out!"

While everyone present was stunned, the ball... went in!

And in the time that followed, this scene played out again and again.

"Thunder Beast Shot!"

"Flame Shot!"

"Reactionary Swift Cannon!"

……

The entire process was almost entirely a one-man show by Izumi Hasegawa; no one else could get a piece of the action.

The final score was 9-0.

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

94 Misunderstandings Cleared

After the match, almost all of Zongwu High's teammates collapsed on the ground, not from being kicked, but simply from exhaustion.

Despite a slight difference in strength, they persevered to the end.

"I really lost to you, Hasegawa-kun. You are amazing. I have never seen such skills before. If you were to go pro, you would definitely become the brightest star."

The blond, disheveled, sweaty guy reached out and laughed.

"Thank you for the compliment."

One shouldn't hit a smiling face, so Izumi Hasegawa shook hands with him.

Seriously, does this friend have such a good attitude?

Indeed, the person who can become the soul of a team must have some real skills.

"Thank you, Hasegawa-san. We wouldn't have won this match at all if it weren't for you."

"You're too strong, Hasegawa. I feel like you could win even if we didn't play."

"Take the feeling away."

"Stop bragging! Without us, this competition wouldn't even be able to start!"

At this moment, the members of Shuchiin also gathered together, sharing their thoughts and joking with each other.

Don't ask them if this game was useful, just tell them whether they won or not!

"Just don't blame me for stealing your thunder."

Hasegawa Izumi smiled faintly as she watched them clown around.

A few minutes later, Soubu and the others recovered their strength and proceeded with the post-match handshake.

Despite being beaten by a huge margin of 9 to 0, no one except Hayato Hayama gave him a hard time or showed any sign of defiance.

They were truly defeated.

If someone is only slightly better than you, you can set goals for yourself and strive to surpass them. But if someone is far better than you, all you'll feel is admiration.

Therefore, after the competition, Izumi Hasegawa received unanimous praise from them.

"The friendly soccer match between Shuchiin High and Sobu High School has now concluded. It was a fantastic game, and although the score was decided by a large margin, we also witnessed the tenacious spirit of the Sobu High students..."

After the referee, as was his habit, offered some consolation to the loser, everyone left the field one by one.

only.......

"Lord Hasegawa, I love you!"

"Hasegawa-kun, you're so cool!"

"Hasegawa-san, marry me!"

When the girls saw him arrive, they all shouted loudly, some even uttering wild and lewd words, their eyes seemingly sparkling with hearts that symbolized their love.

Actually, among the previous challenge matches, the one that boosted his popularity the most was undoubtedly the basketball match. After all, the number of viewers decreased when he challenged Busujima-senpai and Shinomiya-kun, and everyone only knew the result.

This friendly match saw an unprecedented number of spectators, earning him countless new fans and solidifying his status as a school idol.

"Uh……"

Izumi Hasegawa felt ashamed as he looked at the stadium exits, which were completely packed with people.

Being popular is a good thing, but being too popular is not necessarily a good thing.