Aji no Moto Stadium.

A chorus of lamentations arose.

The stands, covered in dark blue, resembled a churning sea under the night sky.

Countless small flags printed with Yatagarasu (three-legged crow) fluttered in the wind.

Japanese fans wore intoxicated expressions, their eyes burning with fervor as they showered applause upon Spain's number 6.

The ticket price was well worth it!

Each of Li's goals was so spectacular.

Terrifying aerial dominance.

Elegant and graceful passing and running.

An unstoppable sprint.

A courageous header.

The final fifteen minutes of playing time changed the course of the match.

The dirge that was sung halfway through was instantly interrupted by hysterical shouts.

"Lee!!!"

"Lee!!!"

"Lee!!!"

...

Li Kang was pulled by the referee team and the fourth official for a group photo.

System prompts were constantly "Ding! Ding! Ding..."

[Ding! Teammate Morata's injury recovery has returned to a safe threshold.]

[The "Turning the Tide" module effect has disappeared.]

[Heading: ??? → 99 → 88.]

[The "Composite Center" module has disappeared...]

[Ding! Task Completed: Blue Samurai Nightmare!]

[Reward is being calculated...]

Li Kang then felt a slight pain in his forehead.

Youth training camps around the world are gradually realizing the problems caused by headers: banning U7-U11 teams from practicing headers, limiting the number of headers for U12-16 teams, and implementing "concussion substitution programs" for youth team matches.

It's not alarmist.

Mild concussion is fine.

According to the big data statistics of the past 30 years: frequent heading exercises can lead to anxiety, depression, sleep problems, dizziness, headaches, memory loss, mental fatigue, and other problems, and can cause chronic brain diseases.

In particular, the necks of adolescents are too fragile, and practicing headers too early can cause long-term harm.

...

Morata didn't know when he emerged from the player tunnel and was being interviewed by major Asian media reporters.

Because of his handsome appearance, strong camera presence, and tactful speech... he was elected as a player representative.

"You are right, I often exchange heading skills with Li!"

"Li's head is not as big as mine, and the touching part is more difficult to grasp... This is his only flaw."

"The problem of the Spanish lineup being replaced by new players? As long as Li is there, the Matador Legion will still be the first echelon to compete for championships in the next ten years!"

"Suggestions for the Japanese team? Hmm... the restroom in the locker room should be equipped with enough toilet paper!"

...

Shinji Kagawa was still hesitating.

He had collected the number 10 Leverkusen jersey... but his performance today was not good enough, so how could he have the face to take the initiative to exchange jerseys with Li-san?

In his thoughts.

A short, stocky figure emerged from the Japanese team's bench, Takuma Asano!

Arsenal's only Asian striker for the time being.

Takuma Asano happily blocked Li Kang at the entrance of the player tunnel.

"Li-san, look at my muscles, are they a little bigger again?"

"It's a pity that I couldn't compete with you on the same stage!"

"I will continue to work hard..."

After chattering a few words, this guy happily got the Spanish number 6 jersey, his expression so excited that he almost held the jersey to his nose and sniffed it hard.

Li Kang found that the "Turning the Tide" module in the system panel flickered slightly.

Could it be that Takuma Asano's work permit is expected to be approved?

There is a reason why Wenger chose this little Japanese striker.

Fast stride frequency, low center of gravity, strong impact, cheap signing price, low annual salary, high cost performance.

...

Ordinarily, there is no post-match press conference for ordinary international friendly matches.

The Japanese Football Association held the event at the same level as a formal cup competition.

As many as 32 Asian media outlets were present.

"Mr. Bosque, Li Kang participated in the defense much less in this game. Was the Spanish national team inspired by Arsenal?"

"Will Li Kang be transformed into a center forward in the national team?"

"Will we often see him in the World Cup qualifiers in the future?"

"Will he play in the World Youth Championship?"

The absence of the press officer caused the reporters to ask a series of questions one after another.

Bosque's memory was pretty good.

After listening patiently, he began to answer them one by one.

"As long as Martinez doesn't take up the defense space of the defender, Li doesn't need to retreat deeply at all."

"He will not change to play as a center forward. We have excellent players such as Diego Costa and Morata on the front line. Li's role in the midfield will be more obvious. He will always be the commander of the Matador Legion."

"Considering the international friendship... just kidding, the Premier League schedule is very dense, we will not let Li participate in the World Youth Championship."

"Asensio will become the core of the Spanish youth team."

...

In contrast.

Vahid Halilhodžić received different treatment.

Before the 72nd minute of the match.

He was also called by the island nation fans: famous coach, wise general, Kongming...

After the game, although he was not scolded for the time being, the tragedy of being reversed by six goals in more than ten minutes... became an indelible black spot in his career.

"I emphasize it again."

"Li's strength is not only reflected in his personal strength."

"He cracked the dense defense deployed by our coaching staff, and his running position in the offense is always unpredictable!"

"If he hadn't played, Japan's international ranking would have risen several places!"

...

It takes about an hour's drive from Aji no Moto Stadium to the city center.

The national team bus drove slowly on the narrow road.

The lights on both sides of the road were bright, and from time to time, Japanese fans followed the vehicle for a few steps, shouting the name of Spain's number 6 loudly.

No one responded.

Li Kang held a tablet and watched videos of other countries' matches: "Germany vs Croatia".

Isco sat aside, analyzing the characteristics and hidden habits of Real Madrid's midfield.

Asensio and Vasquez looked pale, hesitant to speak.

Ramos and Piqué were reviewing the details of the match with Martinez, and the three of them could not come to a conclusion about the discussion of defensive space for a while.

The Spanish central defender has a very different style from Bayern's Boateng and Benatia.

De Gea pulled Minano aside and whispered, asking when Saul, Iniesta, David Silva, Cazorla, Koke and others could return to the team...

After all, the stronger the midfield control, the fewer opportunities his goalkeeper would face.

The club is already very hard, who doesn't want to enjoy happiness when returning to the national team.

...

An hour later.

The Spanish players finally arrived at the hotel where they were staying.

Minano winked at De Gea and Isco, and the three of them slipped away from the back door to experience the local customs of Tokyo.

No need to worry about language problems.

There are many people in the gathering places of the adult entertainment industry who are responsible for attracting customers. They come from all over the world, and there are even black people who speak English. The degree of internationalization is quite high.

The other married stars returned to their rooms calmly and had video calls with their wives and children.

So is Morata.

He has recently been addicted to love, and the object is a model from Milan.

How did you meet? Online dating.

Li Kang returned to his room.

A mechanical electronic synthesized sound rang in his mind.

[Ding! The reward has been settled.]

[Congratulations on completing the task: Blue Samurai Nightmare!]

[Task Receipt: Nightmare? You have plunged this city into a morbid carnival.]

[Congratulations on getting: Yatsuhashi.]

[Yatsuhashi: Consumable, you and your teammates can maintain a pleasant competitive state at the same time.]

This reward was finally normal once.

Seems to have little effect.

It's just that the item description is a bit weird.

The phone screen suddenly lit up, all unread messages.

Völler, Top, Teacher Beren T., Wenger and other grandpa group members all cared about whether he felt uncomfortable in his head.

Brandt sent several messages reminding him to be sure not to forget to buy souvenirs.

Chihuu said what a coincidence, she was also in Tokyo, and the accompanying picture was still Ginza Avenue in Tokyo.

Scroll down the screen.

It was Asuka-chan, no special content, just reminding him that the night in Tokyo was a bit cold.

Li Kang did not reply and silently deleted the other party's message.

If he continued to chat, it would delay his rest time, and there was a high probability that he would go out to meet her.

Be self-disciplined.

You can't go to a place and date the local girls.

Teacher Beren T. said: "The value of a person is determined at the moment when he is tempted."

Li Kang put down his phone, picked up the tablet, and continued to watch the game video.

There is no moonlight like water, and the romance in the camellia bushes.

The young Arsenal midfielder must also strive for many championship honors...

...

That night.

The Japanese media went crazy again.

What a fierce tiger going down the mountain.

What an unparalleled head burst.

What swallow fall.

One by one, chuunibyou (adolescent delusions of grandeur) titles, with photos with special effects, occupied the headlines of major online media.

Highlight collections of the game also came out quickly.

Li Kang's scoring clips, accompanied by high-burning BGM, quickly spread to various regions in Asia.

-[Axi, why doesn't the Korean Football Association invite the Spanish national team to Seoul? Li Kang can increase the enthusiasm of fans and indirectly increase the relevant departments' attention to youth training!]

-[Think too much! If your Korean team injures a few more main players, you don't have to play in the World Cup qualifiers!]

-[Arsenal's No. 10 jersey and Spain's No. 6 jersey are also selling like crazy!]

-[Phenomenal superstar!]

-[Does the Japanese team not have its own Li Mingdeng? They're licking too much! It's like licking "Romance of the Three Kingdoms"]

-[Haha, Little Japan bought the portrait rights of Li Mingdeng and is going to make a football anime...]

-[Li Mingdeng is awesome, he completed a header hat-trick in fifteen minutes... Forget it, the opponent is the Japanese team, it's not worth bragging about!]

-[You can brag! Little Japan is not weak, at least it is on the right path of development.]

...

The time for the international match day is very sufficient.

The next morning.

The coaching staff announced that the players had one day to go out.

Minano was exhausted and huddled in his room, unable to go out.

De Gea had dark circles under his eyes and was walking weakly.

Li Kang and his teammates came to the downtown area to buy souvenirs, surrounded by security personnel.

The media reporters followed all the way.

Traffic in some areas was congested.

Li Kang found that there was nothing good to buy.

Influenced by the template, his material desires have always been maintained at a very low level.

He didn't even have much interest in visiting the scenic spots.

He picked out a pile of handicrafts and gifts for Havertz and hurried back to the hotel.

As for the souvenirs that Brandt asked for?

The radiant Isco said he would take care of it.