Chapter 28 centers on Team Z’s desperate struggle as they fall behind 3–0 against the overwhelming power of Team V. While most of Team Z begins to break under the pressure, Meguru Bachira reacts in the complete opposite way. Instead of fear, the sight of prodigies like Nagi, Reo, and Zantetsu ignites something thrilling inside him. His “monster”. the instinctive drive that guides his creativity, pushes him to enjoy the challenge rather than shrink from it. This spark becomes the emotional turning point of the chapter.
As Team Z reels, Bachira confronts Isagi and asks if he’s scared, challenging the team’s rising despair. He acknowledges that Team V’s goals were “super special,” but insists that this should excite them, not defeat them. In his view, the only way forward is to surpass their limits the same way Team V did. Emboldened by this mindset, Bachira suddenly charges forward with the ball, ignoring the team’s set tactics and forcing his own breakthrough attempt.
What follows is a burst of creativity that defines Bachira’s character. He improvises a series of instinct driven dribbles high speed scissors, feints, spins, and even a stunning mid air elastico, that overwhelm every defender who confronts him. His movements are unpredictable, joyful, and completely free, and Isagi watches in awe as Bachira carves a path toward the goal. Each touch embodies the philosophy Bachira has embraced: play to exceed yourself, not to survive.
As multiple defenders swarm him, Bachira’s excitement only grows. His internal monologue reveals his fear not of losing, but of never again experiencing a match this intense. That fear fuels his final gamble: a last-second rabona shot launched the moment he reaches “zero.” The ball curves past the keeper and crashes into the net, scoring Team Z’s first goal of the match.
The chapter closes with Team Z reignited, inspired by Bachira’s fearless breakthrough. His message is clear, if they want to score, they must evolve beyond their limits, and even Team V briefly acknowledges that the match is far from over.