The new rival

Synopsis

Now third-year at Nankatsu Middle School, Tsubasa continues living soccer-filled days. Nankatsu aims for historic three-consecutive national championships after winning twice. Many new members attracted by their success join for daily rigorous training. Then former teammates Urasoe and others appear with an unfamiliar boy—Shinjin Shun, the player who led Nankatsu SC to nationals championship after Tsubasa left. 'Showing gratitude for watching our practice by showing ours' he says, then shoots—hitting Tsubasa's foot directly. Bewildered Tsubasa, surrounded by Urasoe's group, loses the ball instantly as they score. Not underestimating Otomo Middle School with Nitta. Tsubasa renews his resolve toward the prefectural tournament.