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nIt hadn’t even been a minute since he stepped inside yet he had already scored a goal with his very first touch. Just how ridiculous was it?

nThen as the match resumed, slowly the tide of the match started shifting.

nHiro proved extremely tricky for the opposing players to handle as he weaved his way through the pitch, orchestrating countless plays for his team.

nThe change was so palpable that any person present at the venue could tell that they had to limit him or else some great calamity might befall their team.

nIf even the onlookers could identify the problem then it was only obvious for the players to identify the problem as well. Yet, they weren’t being able to put a stop to him.

nIt wasn’t just Hiro that they had to be vigilant against; Kubo was proving equally difficult to handle.

nThe opposing coach was growing equally anxious.

nHowever, it was his responsibility to handle such a situation, so he was racking his mind to his fullest to figure out a solution.

nRubbing his chin, he squinched his eyes as he thought with a frown, ‘Seems like the opposing coach had allowed him to play as a free man’

nAfter much analysis, he figured out that Hiro had been playing as a free man, unshackled by the responsibility of a mere position. Though he was supposed to be an offensive midfielder, he had been running wild on the field.

nAt times, he’d drop deep while at times, he’d be far in front.

nIt was as if he didn’t have a fixed position almost making him seem like a player who could roam every part of the field freely.

nYet despite playing freely, he wasn’t making any errors.

nUpon leaving his assigned position, it was inevitable for him to leave some gaps.

nYet even after leaving his position multiple times, he couldn’t see any flaws left by him. It shouldn’t be possible unless some other players fill in the gap he left behind.

nThere had to be some loophole.

nThinking so, the opposing coach intensified his observation.

nJust then as he saw Hiro leaving his position to drop down, he noticed Kubo dropping down to fill in the gaps left behind by him while at the same time, he also caught a glimpse of the opposing forwards shifting their position.

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nExactly, how could he move freely without support from his teammates?

nThe opposing coach’s eyes perked up as realization dawned on him. Then a sinister glint flashed past his eyes as he turned around to look at his reserve box.

nUpon receiving the ball deep in his half, Hiro instantly accelerated, leaving behind his pursuers. Even deep in his half, his talent “Shadow Tactician” was in effect.

nCombined with his already impressive arsenal of talent, Hiro was simply unstoppable.

nAs he got past his first pursuer, many onlookers felt their hearts palpitating. For some inexplicable reason, seeing him on the ball invoked an eerie feeling in them. It was almost as if they were having some kind of foreboding.

nThen as he got through another player, a foreboding sense of horror gripped their heart, causing their expression to turn pale.

n“Stop him!”

nThey desperately wished for someone to stop him from advancing.

nAt the same time, the opposing coach lost the smile on his face. Just when he had finally figured out the secret behind the opposing team’s smooth play he had to witness the sight of Hiro getting through his players like a hot knife placed atop the butter.

n“Mark those two,” he shouted anxiously as he tried to warn his players.

nThough he had managed to get past two opposing players with ease, Hiro wasn’t an idiot who overestimated his prowess. He was well aware of his limitations.

nSo, if he tried to push his luck farther than this, he might ruin the chance.

nAgainst a solid defender like Marquinhos, he wasn’t going to push his luck. Even though

nBrazil was mostly renowned for their offensive players, their defense couldn’t be

nunderestimated either.

nHence, he searched for his options before trying to advance further.

nKubo was right beside him.

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nBut he couldn’t pass him hastily. Before deciding to pass, he must draw the attention of the defender in front of him.

nOnly by doing that would he be able to create space for Kubo to operate.

nLuckily, Hiro specialized in playing as a decoy.

nDue to his high offensive stats and threat level, he was the best there was in the entirety of the Japanese squad who could act as the decoy.

nHe could even be regarded as the greatest decoy in the entirety of the team.

nAt first, he bravely charged ahead as if he was hell-bent on taking the ball all the way to the finish line by himself. There wasn’t even a single fluctuation in his expression that others could detect.

nDespite his experience, Marquinhos found it rather troublesome to see through him. He couldn’t tell whether he was really challenging him or simply provoking him into making some mistake.

nSo, at first, he maintained his distance from him.

nAfter all, he wasn’t like any other defender who would rush blindly in the face of danger. Before even deciding, he had to weigh his options.

nObviously, he was experienced enough to process all those thoughts in a flash.

nAs a defender, timing and observation were extremely crucial.

nA momentary hesitation could cost his team greatly. So, he had to remain on guard at all

ntimes.

nAs expected Hiro couldn’t see through his indifferent eyes.

nWell, it was the same for his opponent too.

nBy now, Hiro was too close for him to avoid, so, he didn’t have any option but to rush on him.

nEven if he was against a world-class defender, Hiro wasn’t a bit panicked.

nInstead, he calmly took on the challenge of Marquinhos. As for why he decided to challenge

nhim instead of passing the ball originally as he had thought was because of the activation of

nthe unique effect of his talent “Shadow Tactician”

nA fierce showdown began as the two engaged in a battle of skill.

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