Chapter 535: Emperor’s Cup VI
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nHe hadn’t even stepped on the field, yet he could bring out such an energy. Just from a glance, one could tell about his impact on the game.
nThe reaction that he could bring out from the crowd was something magical.
nIt was as if he were a glimmer of hope in a despairing situation that could unite people. Hiro was like a brilliant ray of the sun in a sky full of dark clouds to the people in the stadium.
n‘They’re expecting me to deliver a miracle. I can’t disappoint them.’ Hiro thought as he heard the cheers of the fans.
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nThe more he heard their cheers, the more it fueled his desire to produce a miracle. He didn’t want to disappoint them. So, he became even more focused as he loosened his stiff body. Even before stepping on the field, he could feel his resolve getting stronger.
nMany of Kawasaki’s players found solace in the sudden cheers. At the same time, some contorted their face in annoyance.
nHowever, the opposing players felt an intimidating pressure descending upon them. It was almost as if the pressure in the field had suddenly intensified.
nThey couldn’t help but feel their feet getting cold.
n‘I hate to admit it but even I couldn’t help but feel my legs turning numb. Just how could you exert such an intimidating aura at such a young age?’ Kaoru thought while wiping sweat from his forehead.
nHe was looking in the direction of Hiro, a nervous smirk gracing his lips, his eyes displaying a mix of emotions such as awe, reverence, excitement, and fear.
nHe was excited by the prospect of facing him. But at the same time, he couldn’t help but feel intimidated by the aura he exerted on the field. free𝑤ebnovel.com
nPreviously, he was on his side, so, he couldn’t experience it.
nBut now that he was playing against him, even he wasn’t spared.
nThe way people were looking at him wasn’t ordinary. It almost seemed like they were looking at a veteran superstar than a rookie.
nTo be able to exert such dominance at such a young age was something truly magical.
nHiro, however, appeared calm despite the pressure. Almost any young player would succumb under such pressure but he was different.
nHe appeared as if he could bear the weight of those expectant gazes.
nBeep!
nBecause of a rough tackle from an opposing player, Kawasaki was awarded a free kick.
nJust as the sound of the whistle resonated, immediately a huge uproar generated in the stadium. The people who had been waiting for Hiro to step onto the field couldn’t contain their excitement upon seeing him preparing to enter the field.
n“You can hear the anticipation and excitement in those voices. Just by listening to it, you can tell that they were waiting for him. Is this the influence a sixteen-year-old should possess?”
nThe commentator couldn’t stop talking about the scene unfolding in the stadium. He was mindblown beyond measure.
n“The weight of expectation on him is huge. Would he be able to deliver?”
nYusuke who was being replaced didn’t seem happy about his substitution. As he made his way out of the field, he didn’t even bother to look at Hiro.
nWell, he hadn’t been able to perform well. So, it was only natural to see him in such a mood. “Good jo-”
nHiro wanted to high-five him. But he ignored him and walked past him without saying anything.
n“Seems like we’ve got quite a situation in Kawasaki’s squad. It doesn’t seem like Yusuke was happy about the decision.”
nThe commentator who happened to catch the sight of the tension between Hiro and Yusuke, immediately presented his opinion.
nHiro was momentarily stunned by Yusuke’s gesture. But he didn’t take it on his heart as he immediately shifted his focus on the game.
nHe couldn’t be bothered by such a minute conflict when he had a game to win.
nAlthough Hiro forgave him, the fans weren’t generous enough to forgive him. They began to curse at him as they felt that he was being rude to Hiro.
n“Just because you can’t do it yourself, you vent your anger on others, aren’t you ashamed of yourself?”
n“You damn brat! Fix your attitude or else, I’ll do it for you”
nHaruki initially gave him a side eye but didn’t say anything to him. Yusuke on the other hand ignored everybody and threw himself on the substitution bench.
nHe covered his face with a towel and tilted his head as if he didn’t even care about the match any further. It almost seemed like, he didn’t even want to be there.
nIn the field, Hiro prepared to take the free kick.
nAlthough the distance and angle appeared a bit challenging, he wasn’t bothered by it. After all, he could shoot equally well with both his feet.
nShun who was aware of Hiro’s prowess couldn’t allow himself to become even a bit careless just because the distance and the angle were challenging.
nSo, he began to shout commands at his teammates.
nHe couldn’t allow a single gap in their defense.
n“Look at Shun, can you tell that he’s a rookie keeper? Just look at him barking orders… It almost seems as if he could easily take rein over his teammates”
nThe commentator couldn’t help but praise Shun’s efforts.
nWell, he did have a composure that defied his age. So, it was something peculiar to see. To be able to give command to the players more experienced than him was an ability only the top keeper possessed.
nThe opposing fans were impressed. So, were the home fans, after all, he would be their future
nkeeper.
nAfter setting the ball, Hiro retracted about ten steps from the ball. Then he activated some of his skills before turning to look at the post.
nLetting out a mouth full of turbid air, he relaxed his shoulder.
nHis gaze was as sharp as an eagle’s, his focus as deep as a predator eyeing its prey, it almost felt like he could warp the space around him.
nShun and many others who watched him couldn’t help but see a dark intimidating aura oozing
nout of his body.
nMany even felt their heart palpitate momentarily while looking at him. A cold sweat ran down their forehead as they gulped their saliva.
nThen a dark brilliance flashed past Hiro’s eyes as he set off.
nEach stride he took seemed to rumble the ground beneath. It was almost as if a mighty cavalry was on its way. The steps he took sounded like a galloping horse, evoking terror in the hearts
nof some who faced him.
nThey couldn’t tell why but they felt like running away for some inexplicable reason. It was almost as if they were being used as a meat shield to shield an incoming missile. Almost the entire stadium held their breath as they watched Hiro with much anticipation.
nAs Hiro got close to the ball, preparing to fire his shot, his muscles coiled like a spring preparing to release the tension.
nTo add momentum, he swung his body.
nThen with a bam, he fired the ball.
nBam!
nA soothing sensation permeated his mind as Hiro felt good about the shot. He knew that he
nhad connected well. He felt that it was one of the best shots he had taken till now.
nThe tingling sensation he felt was proof of it.
nSo, he couldn’t help but feel delighted about the shot.
nTearing through the void, the ball soared. Witnessing the incoming ball, some players felt
ntheir hearts shudder to stand in front of its path.
nFear gripped their heart, preventing them from launching them to stop it.
nShun had prepared well.
nYet still, due to the hesitation of some of his players, it ended up costing him.
nThe ball glided past the head of the wall of players. However, the sheer power of that shot was something unfathomable. It felt as if it could even penetrate the walls before it.
nAlthough Shun guessed the direction of the ball, he failed to stop it.
nDue to the sheer power and rotation of the ball, Shun couldn’t stop it. The ball simply slipped
npast his fingers as if his fingers were jelly.
nEven the aftershock was quite off the chart.
nAs the ball forced its way past Shun’s reach, it didn’t drop immediately even after hitting the
nnet. Rather it kept spinning, making it seem as if it would dig a hole in the net.
nOnly after losing a bit of its momentum did it finally drop.
n“Goal-”
nThe entire stadium erupted in cheers.
nThe movement of the onlookers shook the entire stadium as it sent ripples throughout the
nstadium. It was like thunder, destructive and loud.
nThe excitement was palpable in the atmosphere.
nMany spectators felt their blood boil with excitement. That shot was unlike any they had seen
nbefore. Such unfathomable destructive force, such precision, such terror, they couldn’t help
nbut keep thinking about it.
nIn just a matter of seconds, Hiro turned the tides.
nHe was like a cheat code.
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