The Flying Eagle (Bluelock x male! oc)

Chapter 3

After the whole Kira incident yesterday, to say things weren't the same was an understatement.

Despite the awfully narcissistic comments that the guy spat out that day, it was no secret that he indeed was pretty talented on the field, at least too talented for him to be eliminated just like that.

'Blue Lock...a place where mistakes are unforgiving...'

Usui went to sleep that night with a slight worry harbouring deep within his heart.

Perhaps he's been out of commission for awhile due to his past injuries, but that old fire that used to burn so brightly in his heart was barely reigniting.

The current him that Usui knew was not what he wanted to remain as during his time in Blue Lock.

Which is why it was time for...

"Training?"

"Yes, that's right. This facility has intense training schedules for all players."

Usui's eyes sparkled brightly for the first time in ages, admiring the nicely provided equipment that looked as if they were waiting for his arrival.

Everyone had to train, regardless of their current physical status. These three days had indeed been rough on them.

It was time to get into good shape.

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Station 1: TREADMILLS

"Oh come on Isagi, don't fall behind!"

Usui smiled brightly, the feeling of sweat drenching every premise of his body was just what the boy enjoyed.

Isagi and Igarashi on the other hand, looked like they were dying.

Kunigami and and some sharp-teeth guy named Raichi weren't bad at all in Usui's eyes, while the rest were doing okay in a sense.

Station 2: JUMPING TEST

Not surprisingly, Usui excelled in this area, as this guy jumped a whole 80 cm! Even beating the guy just second to him, Kuon, who had an astounding feat of 68 cm.

'He's either not bad, or just ridiculously tall.'

Usui waved off, a certain pride of his he could not let waver in the face of good opponents.

Station 3: WEIGHTS

Whether it came down to speed, flexibility, endurance, or just jumping ability, Usui had never fallen behind thanks to his well trained lower body.

But of course, no one is perfect.

"Gah...Huff..."

On the bench press, Usui was struggling as his arms were barely able to lift up the weights that pushed onto him so dauntingly.

Getting up, it felt as if Usui had just ran a marathon as his whole face was drenched in sweat. He was out of breath too, which was hardly the case for the excellently fit male.

'As I'd thought, this is something that needs working...'

RING! RING!

And finally...it was meal time.

"CHOMP! CHOMP! CHOMP!"

Since Usui had a higher rank of 292, he had a better selection of food than those of the lower ranks, who unfortunately were stuck with natto as their side dishes.

'Gyoza, my true love in life.'

Our protagonist couldn't help but fall in face of such captivating food, that all concepts of table mannerisms had completely slipped out of his mind.

"Usui...for a guy as elegant looking as you, I sure was expecting something more...different."

Kunigami blurted out between his own spoonfuls of rice, his face written in both awe and disgust when faced with the foodie massacre infront of him.

"Hah? This is how I always act, whether you like it or not."

Usui grumbled, gulping down the warm bowl of miso soup which hit just the spot in his endlessly vast stomach.

Putting away the tray of empty bowls and plates, Usui couldn't help but sulk at what little food they were given.

As in a sport like football, energy is everything.

Suddenly, the speaker had started to sound out a voice, catching those in Blue Lock off guard.

"The tallies for the three-day athletic tests are done. Please return to your rooms immediately to view your new ranks."

Aw heck.
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"What in the...?!"

As unexpected as it was expected, Usui Tetsuya, who had excelled in almost if not all the physical tests with such ease was suddenly propelled straight to the top of group Z, with the ranking of 265.

"Woah, not bad eh. Usui!"

Kunigami congratulated with such excitement, putting a hand up towards the shorter male for a short and sweet high-five, to which the latter returned happily.

'And of course I was outdone by the muscle head...'

Usui pouted to himself, but it seemed as though there was no time for his childish antics as a familiar someone had suddenly popped onto the screen
Just then, the screen flashed, revealing a familiar certain someone.

"Yes, well done indeed, you unpolished gems. Are you all enjoying your life in 'Blue Lock'?"

The man behind it all, Ego Jinpachi.

"Are you kidding me?! How are we supposed to grow in such a shitty environment!"

Raichi fumed, his ears practically letting out steam from that hot-headed state of his.

"Yeah, I want more food!"

A guy with brown fluffy hair, supposedly named Naruhaya, complained with arms behind his head.

"You...was my gyoza not enough..."

Another guy with white-black hair groaned in response to his peer's act of helplessness. His name should be Gagamaru, if Usui wasn't mistaken.

'Oh that's right, I saw those two running around the meal room, one chasing the other. Thank god I gobbled everything down before the gyoza thief striked...'

Letting out a sigh of relief, Usui focused his attention back into Ego, who was justifying their lower condition of living with their low ass ranks.

Based on what Usui had gathered from the long explanation (lecture) Ego was giving them, there were five sections in the facility of Blue Lock, all of which housing about five teams including this team 'Z'.

The teams were given the alphabet from B-Z, with the higher alphabets giving to teams consisting of higher ranking players.

And that effectively meant that...

"You who are now in team Z, are the bottom lowest ranking players here.
If you want a better living here in Blue Lock, then start winning. This is how it works here."

Ego finished, before swiftly disappearing off the screen just as he had appeared out of nowhere.

'I'm among the lowest ranked players? To think 2 years off the field was enough to push me back this far...it feels as though there's a new era of "geniuses" awaiting me in my future endeavors here in Blue Lock. I should be terrified but...why do I feel so god-damned excited?'

Usui couldn't help but smile, seeing how he was sure to meet individuals that had the might to reignite the extinguished fire in his heart.

"Just come at me, I'll pummel you all to the ground."