Chapter 68 - 404 2

(Sorry for the error, Both the errored Chapters and new Chapter will be available on Saturday.) he ball came to Shino who collected it with caution, carefully passing between teammates. Their movements were deliberate, almost hesitant, as if trying to waste the time and settle for a penalty shootout. Meanwhile, Standing alone, Toru clenched his fist tight and leaned his body forward before bursting into an explosive sprint, breaking through the defenders. The Hanaka crowds leaped to their feets, erupting in wild cheers. Haruma’s eyes widened with diabetes, watching Toru surpassing his limits, the white-haired boy erupted in enthusiastic cheers. Shino’s face lit up with hope, and with fierce determination he charged at the nets, igniting a spark of hope in the team, who all lifted their game in no time. A player from Hanaka sent a long pass to Shino who collected it, dribbled past a few players, and with a sharp pass he sent the ball to Toru who collected it perfectly. The Hanaka crowds erupted in chants and cheers, their voices buzzing aloud with intense energy. Toru, his face set with fierce focus, charged towards the nets at incredible speed, effortlessly dribbling past all the players on his way. Haruma, The Coach and all the benched players watched Toru’s brilliance in awe, unable to believe the unbelievable display of speed and skills. Hanaka’s faces lit up with hope, their spirit and belief rising with every step Toru was taking. As Toru saw the goalkeeper in open, Kazutora came sliding between him and the goalkeeper, his face set with intense focus. Toru’s expressions twisted with fury, and with a roar he charged forward. Kazutora, clenching his jaw in anger, rushed at Toru too. The two titans! the two very best! one the pride, the hope, and other the unstoppable force of destruction, charged at each other with explosive speed. The entire field held its breaths, every eye locked on the collision, air heavy with intense anticipation. Rukia’s face was tight with worry, Haruma’s eyes filled with anticipation. As they both came face to face, Toru slowed and attempted to dribble, but Kazutora never slowled, he came rushing slamming his feet at her ankle and shoulder into Toru’s with a crushing force. Toru lost all his balance and because of Kazutora’s immense speed Toru went spinning away, brutally crashing onto the ground, gripping his foot, letting out a piercing scream of agony, his foot seemed to be hurt from Kazutora’s ruthless tackle. The stadium fell into a stunned silence, broken only by Toru’s anguished cries echoing across the stadium. Rukia stood frozen, her eyes brimming with tears locked on the sight of fallen Toru. Shino and Masaru stood stunned, their terrified gazes fixed on Toru, who’s agonizing screams were echoing around them. The coach of both teams were stunned, disbelief written all over their faces. The referee blew the whistle, rushing onto the field to check on Toru. Kazutora standing tall, turned to Toru, watching him suffering with intense pain, his expression blank, showing no hint of any regret. "Pride, under my foot!" Kazutora muttered, his voice low and chilling. The referee quickly stood before Kazutora and brandished a red card at him. Amid a storm of boos, Kazutora began his slow walk off the field. Standing before his coach, Kazutora began with a chilling tone, "It’s over, I’ve crushed every single one of them under my foot!" Toru was wincing, screaming in pain, Shino and Masaru’s eyes were wide with horror watching Toru, their faces etched with nothing but fear. Rukia was gazing at the scene with her mouth slightly agape, tears trickling down her cheeks, her friends stunned into silence. "Three minutes are left." Kazutora continues, "And Toru is out for months now!" The coach stared at him with wide eyes, too shocked to respond. Rukia covered her mouth with her hands, breaking into silent yet painful sobs. The hanaka crowds stood in silence, unable to see their pride suffering. The coach lowered his face, as if he accepted the defeat. From the sidelines, Haruma was standing in stunned silence, his eyes wide with shock, his fist clenched tightly, his breaths coming in sharp, ragged gasps. Drenched in sweat, his heartbeat was racing, beating like a drum in his chest. Gripping his chest tightly, he tried to calm, but his heartbeat refused to ease. The coach of Hanaka’s eyes welled up with tears, who began to speak in hushed tone, "Haruma you-" his words caught in his throat, as his eyes widened, snapping to his left. There Haruma stood in a sprinting stance, his face hardened with determination and fury. Time seemed to be slowed as the Coach watched Haruma, who in an instant exploded into a sprint charging onto the field. The Hanaka crowds seemed confused, staring at Haruma, who was in his training bib rushing at Toru. Rukia’s tears momentarily halted, as she stared at Haruma, with her expressions filled with confusion. Haruma raced past Shino and Masaru, leaving them stunned in his wake. "Haruma!" Masaru whispered in confusion. Haruma went running and sat near Toru’s injured legs, who was suffering with immense pain. With heavy breaths, Haruma firmly gripped Toru’s foot and ankle with a firm hold, causing him to let out a scream of agony. The sight left Kazutora confused, who was watching everything from the sidelines. Haruma quickly removed Toru’s shoe and sock, seeing his foot which appears to be dislocated. With determined expressions and heavy breaths, Haruma firmly grabbed Toru’s ankle and foot, taking a deep breath Haruma gave it a big sharp twist. Toru let out a primal roar of pain, while Haruma’s eyes stayed locked on Toru. Slowly, Toru opened his eyes and met Haruma’s gaze and managed to give him a faint smile. A wave of disbelief swept across the crowds, Rukia stood stunned, her jaw dropped, eyes open wide. Shino and Masaru’s faces wore expressions of utter disbelief, unable to comprehend what just happened, The coaches watched with wide eyes, their faces frozen in stunned astonishment. Kazutora was standing, watching with wide stunned eyes, his fist clenched tight in frustration. Haruma smiled at Toru and quickly put his sock and shoe back on. Rising to his feet, Haruma offered his hand to Toru, who clasped it with a big dap, and stood up, both smiling at each other. The Hanaka crowds, stunned in disbelief, suddenly erupted into thunderous cheers and chants, the atmosphere electrified with uncontainable energy. Masaru and Shino smiles brightly, their hope and confidence coming back to them once again. Meanwhile Kazutora was out of his senses, staring at both Haruma and Toru from the sidelines. With a slight shove Raya nudged Haruma aside and brust forward, his pace quickening. Haruma, undeterred, matched his pace, running right with him, consistently pressing into him in an effort to force the ball away, yet, Raya’s control on the ball remained flawless and powerful. Haruma’s focus was unwavering, his eyes never leaving the ball when suddenly, Raya struggling with Haruma pressing on his right side, Frustrated, Raya swung his left foot back, aiming for a long pass, but in a flash Haruma read his move and quickly slid his right foot in for a block. Just as Raya’s foot was about to make contact with the ball, Haruma’s foot slid in for a flawless block. But just then, Raya’s eyes flashed with a sharp intent, and at the last second instead of shooting he stepped over from the ball and with his right foot he gently nudged the ball to his right side, sending it rolling between the legs of Haruma. Without wasting any other second, Raya dpun around Haruma’s back reaching the ball and charging past Haruma, leaving him in his wake, completely outpaced. From the sidelines, Minato broke into a proud grin. On the other hand, Kento was watching with a slight smile playing at the corner of his lips. Raya was charging forward at the nets, his eyes locked on a clear sight of Kurogami standing firm before the nets. Clenching his jaw in determination, Raya quickened his pace rushing at nets but suddenly Itsuki stepped between, blocking his path with his face set with intense focus. Raya, appearing unfazed began a rapid series of step over skill over the ball, his movements fast enough to make everyone watching lose their concentration. But Itsuki with unwavering focus, slid his foot right aiming directly for the ball. Raya, sensing the danger, reacted instantly and rolled the ball back, his foot remained firmly planted on top of the ball, keeping it just out of Itsuki’s reach. Both Itsuki and Raya held their positions, both appearing focused. Then in a flash Raya’s eyes widened in alarm, and in an instant he rolled the ball to his left. Just after the ball was shifted, Haruma’s foot came sliding in from behind, making contact with nothing but just air, his face twisted in fury as he missed the tackle. Now Raya stood between Haruma and Itsuki, his foot remained firmly planted on the top of the ball which was wide on his left. Itsuki with intense focus lunged at the ball, his foot moving perfectly for interception. At the same time Haruma quickly covered Raya from the right, blocking every Raya’s escape, leaving no space to send a pass. The air was heavy with anticipation, the smallest movement from Raya was crucial.