Monster of Blue Lock

Chapter 15 Greetings From Team W

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Inside the monitor room, Team Z gathered together to analyse our next opposer, Team W.

Leading the conversation, a surprising figure, Iemon, spoke about the alarming threat as he summarised the content on screen. It showcased two striking individuals, passing and coordinating together in rhythm, leaving their opponents unable to defend.

Both complemented one another, and possessed similar facial features.

“In the next match we'll face Team W… and their key players are these two,” he switched the screen monitor into a different scene. It featured two profiles and comparing both profiles side by side, their title is written in bold, “The Wanima brothers.”

Seeing their images for the first time, I can’t help but be curious about their physical appearances. Both brothers featured weird eyebrows, and presented themselves with oddish hairstyles.

“...!” Chigiri emitted a strain gasp. Shuddering in total silence.

I sat directly cross from him, which meant that I could witness it. Despite my curiosity, I couldn't help but be worried so I asked him if he was okay. He shrugged it off, twisting his head from side to side. Concealing his face with his thigh.

I considered reaching out to him but alas, twisted that thought someplace else. I had to consider his mental state at that moment.

We're disrupted by Iemon’s nonchalant teaching, he retaught the main points for the less capable ones. Breaking it down bit by bit before proceeding to more advanced analysis.

“These twins are pretty good when it comes to their joint play style. In fact, when they played against Barō’s Team X, they scored four goals combined.”

“Wait… so what happened between both teams?” Naruhaya chimed in. Whether or not we'd see the results, that question was quickly brushed aside.

“With their unique sense of distance, these two can initiate their own plays. Their weapon is their pass and go play style which will be difficult to stop, even if we're aware of it,” Iemon said, marking their plays with colour direction.

Against a five-men midfield, these two slipped through the gap between the lines with ease. Their quick counter play made it difficult for defenders to defend their post. If a defender stepped forward to mark one of them, the other could just run in behind and receive the ball.

A duo partnership that'd spark fear amongst other teams that couldn't penetrate their attack.

A duo partnership wasn't something rare, I'm familiar with renowned partnerships such as Shevchenko and Inzaghi at AC Rossoneri.

“But these guys can't use their weapons when they are alone.”

In order to increase our odds of winning, Team Z strategized separating them from each other.
However, it was much easier said than done.

“Correct. So, we'll split them. That's the key to defeating Team W.”

Audible nods and discussions are exchanged to one another. Some theorized methods on how to counter their attacking pattern. Of course… not everyone took it seriously enough— Naruhaya received a hard grip on his head from Gagamaru over a ridiculous suggestion.

Gradually this team became more adapted to the adversaries and logically thinking together as a team to chase the top stop.

“But wait a sec, why's Iemon bein’ the stand-in coach? Kuon’s usually the one with the nerd talk, right?”

“That's because Kuon hasn't gotten back from his bath yet…. Uh, is it wrong for me to take the lead?”

A shout rang toward our ears, as we witnessed a winded Kuon, slightly disheveled.