Ashito and Shiba finally showcased their monstrous skills in the previous chapter. Everyone was surprised to see Ashito understanding Shiba’s move and successfully receiving his killer pass. Nobody had ever thought Ashito would be able to team up with Shiba. However, it will remind Shiba of his past in Ao Ashi Chapter 303. Now Shiba will recall when he was young and behaved exactly like Ashito. He will be impressed with his moves and support him throughout the process. Keep reading to know what unfolds next in the story.
Now in the 303rd chapter, Shiba will recall his past. He would remember how skinny he was, which affected his training period. However, everything changed when he received an invitation from the pro team. That moment changed everything in his life.
Ao Ashi Chapter 303: What Will Happen Next?
The following chapter will continue with the intrasquad scrimmage. Shiba will recall that he wasn’t a pro-level player from the beginning. Soon it will focus on some flashbacks. It will shift to Shiba’s HS days, where his coach highlighted that although Shiba has outstanding technique, he still lacks the physical ability. However, one day an Esperion scout invites Shiba to participate in Esperion’s practice sessions. He appears stunned that a pro team asked him to join them and sees that as his first and last opportunity to excel.
But during the practice session, the pros toss him like a rag doll, while others can’t believe that someone like Shiba is actually trying to become a pro. He soon begins to lose faith, but in need, he figures out how to make it with his skinny body. After two years in college, Shiba again receives a call from Esperion. After becoming a pro, he vows to listen to his manager, coach, teammates, and others’ advice to become stronger. He decides to rely on his brain and eyes to cover his lack of physical ability. One day while playing against Hiroshima, Shiba learns that other players aren’t thinking the same way, and he sends a killer pass resulting in an Esperion goal. Since that day, he understands that his game is becoming more intuitive.
A Quick Recap!
Previously in Ao Ashi Chapter 302, Kaneko was surprised to see that Ashito successfully received Shiba’s killer pass, which was his best over these three days. As for Ashito, he knew that Shiba was a world-class player, and he started seeing it. But defenders quickly formed a defensive line near Ashito. Kaneko soon remarked that Ashito openly attacked, leaving a space opened in the opposite direction. Yuuma received the pass and scored a goal. Everyone was hyped for their team and cheering for the youth players. Kaneko was excited to see the bond between Ashito and Shiba and how they could connect with looks.
Ashito reflected on his skills on the field and how dedicatedly he trained himself by just watching Shiba-san. But it wasn’t easier for a kid like him to understand Shiba’s every trick. His body and positioning were a bit different, which made everyone frightening. Meanwhile, Kuribayashi called Deguchi to stop Ashito from moving forward in line. While the coaches seemed impressed with Ashito’s moves, he wondered why Shiba wasn’t sending him another pass. Meanwhile, Shiba was contemplating the play. He wondered if Ashito understood his teammates’ and opponents’ positions, things would be easier for them. Shiba then passed another killer shot to Ashito, which was how the monsters played in the field.
Ao Ashi Chapter 303: Release Date
Ao Ashi Chapter 303 will release on August 14, 2022. It will be available on the official pages of Shonen and MangaPlus. The following chapter will focus on Shiba’s journey and how far he went to become a pro-level player. He will see himself in Ashito and will appreciate his efforts. Stay tuned. The Anime Daily will keep you updated.