Ego: As a result of the match against Japan's U-20, Blue Lock now holds the attention of the entire world. And this pipe dream of mine has caught the attention of plenty greedy sponsors. So now our phase two will turn out even better than what I had planned.

Ryu: 'Then if we have Noel Noa... The other teams have the best in their league. Chris Prince at Manshine, Lavinho at FC Barcha, Marc Snuffy at Ubers, and probably Julian Loki at PXG.'

It was then that Ego began to explain the point of the Second Phase of the Blue Lock Project. Revealing that while training with the teams to prepare for the U-20 World Cup, they'd then facing off against the other teams in order to test their abilities, and be chosen for the U-20 Team.

Ego: These matches have Special Rules. It's first to 5 Goals, to ensure speedy and dramatic matches. I planned for it to be only 3, but the world wants it's fill of our top Strikers.

Ryu: 'I mean with me the matches would last like 15 minutes max if it was just 3, so fair.'

Now did Ryu say this out loud?

No he did not.

Would he say it loud if he wanted?

In ever single language he knew.

Ryu: 'The Neo Egoist League. This bastard has got every last bit of my attention now!'

Ego: Ah, and before I forget. Germany will have a last member. If the path you all have taken to get to this point would be considered the "Proper Path", then I prepared a "Hidden Path" for those who were defeated, and forced different philosophies upon them. And I've decided elected to bring back the monster born out of that path.

The doors behind them opened, with only Ryu and Isagi recognizing the face.

Ryu: ... No fucking shot.

Ego: Come on in! The only survivor of the Wild Card! And the Final Dark Horse...

It was revealed that the one coming in was none other than Kunigami.

Ego: RENSUKE KUNIGAMI!!! Now, I leave the rest to you... Master Striker.

Suddenly the walls behind the Bastard Munchen team opened, revealing a training course.

Noa: Wir sehn uns im Ziel. Ich warte dort auf dich.

He began to walk away, with seemingly no one from Japan aside from Yukimiya and Ryu understanding what he meant but still being excited.

Ryu: This is about to be an obstacle course, so we've gotta finish fast and meet him at the goal.

The Japanese players looked at Ryu shocked, as he had already goten his cleats on.

Ryu: Oh yeah, I'm part German and lived over there for a few years.

Yukimiya: Well that's convenient.

Ryu: -_- What's convenient is that my asshole brother is also here.

Hiori: You have a brother here?

As the clock counted down, Ryu walked past Kunigami, smirking.

Ryu: Try not to lose again hero. We're in the endgame, so no second chances.

As Ryu got on the line, he was shocked to see another face as well, before crouching down, ready to move.

Ryu: 'The first zone is a straight dash. That's where I hold the advantage.'

His eyes glowed, as the timer hit zero. Everyone began running, and much like he expected, Ryu was able to hit top gear faster than anyone else, and take the lead from the start.

Ryu: 'Thank you athletic genes!!'

The second zone was a climbing dash, as with his impressive leg strength, he also was able to succeed in moving up. Afterwards came ladder sprints, with someone finally starting to catch up to Ryu. Someone could describe the two as polar opposites, with the young man having long blonde and blue hair in contrast to Ryu's black and red.

Ryu: Took you long enough, dick face.

???: Lange nicht gesehen, kleiner Bruder.

Ryu didn't respond, continuing to push forward, as now at the step jumps, he was being slightly outpaced by the young man, who's agility and balance seemed even greater than his own.

Ryu: 'Shit!!'

Finally had come the Dribble and Shoot zone. The young German player had just started, being slightly farther ahead. However with his excellent ball control, Ryu was able to quickly catch up, as they had arrived at the shooting zone roughly at the same time.

Ryu&???: 'THIS SHIT'S MINE!!!'

Both Strikers kicked at astonishingly high speeds, with the ball shot by the other individual being half a second faster, hitting the bullseye first.

Ryu: Damn!

Their names appeared, both in first and second place.

???: Looks like you're still a step behind, Ryu.

The teen was surprised to hear fully correct Japanese.

Ryu: Learned a new language just to make sure you can aggravate me, big bro?

???: You could say that.

Ryu: Either way, don't think that New Gen World XI title means anything. I'm not gonna roll over for you, Michael.

MICHAEL "CHOSEN EMPEROR" KAISER!!

The other players came in fast, with Isagi being the 16th player to arrive. With a death glare from Ryu, Kaiser opted not to take his shot out of the air.

Michael: Ahhh, I wanted to meet you also, Yoichi Isagi. I'll call you Yoichi, okay?

Yoichi: Who the hell are you?

Michael: I'm Kaiser. The one who reveals what's Impossible. Auf die Knie, Blue Lock!

After that was said, some of the rankings began to be revealed, showing the Kaiser was at the top.

Ryu: -_- Fucking showoff.

??? (German): Don't forget Kaiser.

A male with purple hair walked over, holding boxes with earbuds. It was then revealed they they were translators to help the team communicate better, provided by the Mikage Corporation.

Ryu: 'Oh yeah, that had Reo's family written all over it.'

???: Pardon is for our late introduction, Blue Lock. I'm Ness.

ALEXIS "DOING FLIPS ON IT" NESS!!

Gesner: Come on Ness, don't pretend to be amiable with these smegma.

Ryu being familiar with German insults turned around to the blonde.

Ryu: Fuck was that bumble bee?!! Try being in the top 5 before trying to talk shit!

Gesner: Huh?!

Grim: If you refer to their abilities Gesner, then yes, you do have a right to be angry.

Veins appeared on Ryu's face, as it took Gagamaru, Yukimiya, and Hiori to hold him back.

Ryu: I just wanna talk.

Hiori: No ya idiot!

Ryu: I just wanna kick them. Just once.

Yukimiya: WHY'S HE SO STRONG?!!!

Gagamaru: Is it because it's the German team?!

Kaiser: Haha, temper temper, little bro.

Ryu stopped, looking back at Kaiser.

Kaiser: You've come far and became Japan's star. Now that you're finally in front of me, I need you become a proper obstacle in my life.

Shaking off the rest of the players on him, Ryu looked back at Michael, before a smirk crossed his face.

Ryu: If that's what you want. However, I'll warn you that you might find me as more of a mountain.

???: Damn, is this really coming from that lazy Midfielder I used to know?

Ryu recognized this voice, knowing it wasn't one of the German players.

However it was a Bastard Munchen team member.

Ryu: Finally spoke up, huh? Didn't think you'd wait to talk shit.

Ryu turned back to tall player that seemed to be Japanese, with long pitch black hair, and red eyes.

Ryu: Kanata.

KANATA "THE GUARDIAN" IZUKI!!

The Japanese players also knew who this was, shocked.

Isagi: No way... Kanata Izuki?!

Yukimiya: That guy was Azure's... And subsequently Ryu's teammate back in high school.

Hiori: The best U-20 Defensive Midfield in Japan. HE'S a member of Bastard Munchen?!

Kanata: Japan was too small for my taste. The world is a fitting stage.

He pushed his hair up, looking at Ryu.

Kanata: It took you long enough, you big bum. Now just try and keep up.

Ryu looked at Kanata with narrowed eyes.

Noa: Enough, Kanata, Kaiser. Quit it with those habits of acting superior. It's childish.

Noa had walked out, unamused.

Kaiser: Sorry Noa-

Kanata: I'm not.

Kaiser: I thought it'd get them hyped up.

Noa: Don't talk back to me. I make the rules.

Kaiser: Sure, sure.

Noa: For now, the first training is over. You must have noticed by now, but this room was to test physical abilities. Bastard Munchen's "Super Rationality". I do not take invisible things like impressions or emotions into consideration. Only those who hold proper numbers to win will be chosen as regular players. I'll take the data from the results of training and your matches for all 21 players here. Those who make it in the top 11 will be used in matches, and those bellow will not. Bastard Munchen is a team that wins with logic.

The rest of the rankings were revealed.

Bastard Munchen Starters
Kaiser
Ryu
Kanata
Ness
Kunigami
Gesner
Grim
Ali
Ndiaye
Sachs
Birkenstock

Ryu: Kunigami?

Ryu looked at the former hero, shocked.

Ryu: 'He's improved physically this much alone?'

TIME SKIP!!

Ryu had done a Dragon Strike, scoring a goal on Gagamaru, while being marked by Isagi and Hiori.

Ryu: -_- Really?

Isagi: Damn, it's only been a few days. *Pant* How the hell did you get better by so much?!!

Ryu: And how the hell can you not use Metavision better ye- Actually scratch that, your stamina is shit.

Isagi: *Pant* Piss off!

The players had gotten back to their rooms.

Ryu: Kurona, you figure out how the fuck these ratings work yet?

Kurona: Yep. Yep. Wanna see the data?

Hiori: What's got you in a twist?

Ryu: -_- Here are the top 5 overall ratings, take a look at it yourself.

Kaiser: 97 S
Kanata: 96 S
Ness: 92 S
Ryu: 91 S
Kunigami: 89 A

Ryu: ... My brother I can KINDA understand... Hell, even Kanata on a good day... But how the FUCK IS NESS VALUED HIGHER THAN ME?!!

Ryu
Speed: S 95
Defense: A 86
Pass: S 95
Dribble: A 89
Shoot: S 95
Offense: S 97
Overall: S 91

Ryu: We're going in depth for this bullshit!!

Kick
Kicking Power: 97
Shooting Accuracy: 95
Short Pass: 95
Long Pass: 98
Volley: 91
Long Shot: 96
Free Kick: 98
Curve: 96
Centering: 95
Penalty Kick: 99
Opposite Leg Precision: 99

Isagi: Jeez, all 90s in there...

Physical
Stamina: 99
Acceleration: 97
Top Speed: 93
Jump: 98
Agility: 92
Kinetic Vision: 99
Reaction Speed: 99
Power: 94
Balance: 95

Kurona: Physical. Beast.

Technique
Trapping: 98
Ball Control: 92
Heading: 80
Dribbling: 89
Tackling: 85
Sliding Tackle: 84
Direct Play: 95
Positioning: 90
Playfield of Vision: 99
Feint: 90

Hiori: So technique is yer weak point, and yer STILL good at it?

Ryu: Well bumping THAT up tomorrow.

Mental
Composure: 95
Assertiveness: 99
Condition Stability: 95
Attack Awareness: 99
Defense Awareness: 88
Coordination: 99
Tactical Comprehension: 95

Isagi: ... Fuck you Ryu.

Ryu: Tch, don't hate. Now, THOSE fuckers.

Kanata
Speed: S 90
Defense: S 95
Pass: S 95
Dribble: S 98
Shoot: S 90
Offense: S 98
Overall: S 96

Isagi: Amazing. Every category is at an elite level.

Ryu: Yeah, Kanata was like that in high school too. Even though I was called Ryu the General, it was mostly because I dictated the offense from the Midfield. Kanata though, not only was he able to help on offense, his skill on defense was better than most of our backs. He was Kanata the Guardian.

Kurona: The Guardian huh?

Ryu: Our high school team had 7 key players that excelled in areas of the game. Azure Kanata and I are three.

Hiori: So if he's here then...

Ryu: Probably. Now for Michael.

Kaiser
Speed: S 91
Defense: B 74
Pass: B 79
Dribble: A 86
Shoot: S 98
Offense: S 97
Overall: S 97

Ryu: HOW?!! It's literally only shooting an offense he has me in!!!

Hiori: That sounds a little more personal to me...

Kurona: Sibling fight. Sibling fight.

Ryu: Whatever. This just makes me want to prove the world wrong. I'll be on top.

CHAPTER END!!