[Spoiler Alert] What’s Next for Shidou’s Performance?

■U-20 Japan National Team Match

Shidou found his way onto the U-20 Japan National Team thanks to a special request from Sae Itoshi. But things didn’t go smoothly from the start—after clashing with Shuto Sendou, tensions flared, and following some backroom negotiations between Aiku, Sae, and the coaching staff, Shidou was benched.

In the first half of the U-20 Japan Team’s heated match against Blue Lock Eleven, Shidou stayed off the pitch. But with the team trailing by a goal at halftime, the decision was made—Shidou was subbed in as the center forward, taking over for Wakatsuki.

From the second he stepped onto the field, Shidou was all fire and fury. He tore across the pitch with relentless energy, gunning for a goal. While Ikki Niko managed to block him at first, Shidou wasted no time making his mark—thanks to a razor-sharp pass from Sae, he slammed in a perfectly placed shot. And that was just the beginning.

As the game picked up pace, so did their chemistry. The Sae–Shidou duo became a real threat, pushing Shidou into the elusive “FLOW” state—where instincts and performance align at an almost supernatural level.

Then came the moment: Shidou launched into an acrobatic overhead drive shot from outside the box, smashing the ball with such force that it blasted into the goalpost. The entire stadium lit up—players were stunned, fans went wild, and commentators could hardly believe what they’d witnessed. That goal didn’t just boost the team—it cemented Ryusei Shidou as one of the most electrifying forces on the field.