Ep. 8: Inazuma Japan faces crisis as captain Endou Mamoru is arrested before match

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Inazuma Japan begins training for their upcoming match against the Eternal Dancers from Uzbekistan. The team's preparation is interrupted when Endou Mamoru is confronted by a group of individuals and subsequently arrested. This unexpected event leaves the squad without their captain and primary goalkeeper just before the game starts. The remaining players must now find a way to compete and secure a victory despite this significant disadvantage and the absence of their key leader. The narrative focuses on how the team manages to overcome this severe obstacle and perform under pressure without their most important member.