Ep. 17: Kudou Takes Charge as Inazuma Japan Faces China's Acrobatic Troupe Without Their Coach

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Inazuma Japan begins their match against China's national team, Soccer Acrobatic Troupe, while their regular coach is absent. Kudou Michiya assumes the role of head coach for the game. The players struggle against the opponent's tactics, and Endou Mamoru's Fuujin Raijin Ghost technique is defeated by Li Hao's Tenkuu Hayabusadan. In response, Kudou substitutes reserve goalkeepers Nishikage Seiya and Saginuma Osamu into defensive positions, with Saginuma making his debut. This places all three goalkeepers on the field simultaneously. The team must now determine how to counter Li Hao's powerful Tenkuu Hayabusadan attack with this unusual lineup.