Despite the excitement of promotion, the newcomers are met with a sobering warning: they will likely find that their current skills do not translate at all to the A-Team's level.
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The series is confirmed to conclude with Volume 40 (Chapter 410), following a final showdown against Barcelona.
The chapter delves into the tactical and psychological reasoning of Coach Fukuda. During a critical moment of team selection, Fukuda chooses to play Ashito on a "whim," fixating on his potential rather than relying on established stars like Kuribayashi.
After a grueling battle and promotion from the B-Team, Ashito, Otomo, Kuroda, and Togashi arrive for their first practice with the elites. The atmosphere is immediately different: Ashito is fueled by the realization that performing well here could lead to a and a professional J-League debut while still in high school. Key Highlights of Chapter 128
According to reviewers on BookLive , this chapter is a prime example of how the manga changes the way readers view soccer, shifting from a simple game to a deep, tactical "battle of viewpoints".