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Chapter 223 - 223: CR7’s Plea

Arsenal's objective this season…

was nothing less than to aim for Seven Titles!!

For some reason, when this seemingly impossible ambition was spoken by the young figure standing before them,

not a single journalist on the scene felt even the slightest urge to doubt him.

Ever since Kai's debut—

from leading Crystal Palace to make history last season,

to now driving Arsenal forward without pause—

he had faced the media time and time again,

declaring bold ambitions that seemed unbelievable to outsiders.

When Crystal Palace were still a struggling Championship side mired in the relegation zone,

Kai had told the media bluntly that he would deliver a trophy to Palace.

Back then, not one journalist believed him.

But the final result?

Kai lifted Crystal Palace from the depths of relegation,

and crowned them with a miraculous double-winning season!

And this year, after arriving at the Emirates in a record-breaking transfer,

Kai, at that spectacular unveiling ceremony,

stood before fans and the press and declared with conviction:

he would lead Arsenal to fill their empty honor cabinet and return to the summit of the Premier League!

And just one week ago, Arsenal, after eight long years, finally lifted a trophy again!

The Gunners' long-neglected trophy cabinet had welcomed a brand new prize!

The media on site were shaken.

They suddenly realized—

every single one of Kai's grand statements so far had rung true!

Not a single word had been empty exaggeration!

Boom!

The press room erupted in chaotic disbelief.

Journalists could hardly even hold onto their microphones,

their bodies trembling with excitement!

Arsenal's super captain had never once spoken boastfully!

Every seemingly impossible target…

this unprecedented genius had charged forward and made a reality!

And now—

Arsenal's goal this year was Seven Titles!

This was an explosive, historic piece of news!

That post-match interview was quickly turned into countless news reports,

spreading across the entire European football world.

That night, North London was in an uproar!

Arsenal fans could barely contain their excitement!

They stared at the front pages of the newspapers, ecstatic:

"Aiming for Seven Titles! Arsenal captain lays out a grand blueprint!"

"League Cup glory is only the beginning! Kai declares: Arsenal's goal is an unprecedented Seven Titles!"

North London boiled over!

Arsenal supporters were ablaze with passion:

"League Cup champions? That's not enough! Our captain will lead us forward!"

"Seven Titles! My God, am I dreaming?!"

"If we really achieve it, we'll be making history that has never been seen before!"

"Captain! Lead us forward!"

"Captain! Captain!!"

The whole of North London erupted in fiery excitement!

Meanwhile, in English football,

as the calendar turned to March,

all competitions entered their final sprint.

Less than three months remained before the season would end.

From this month onward, the packed schedule would be the defining theme of the Premier League.

For Arsenal, this month meant eight matches in total—

five Premier League fixtures,

a quarterfinal in the FA Cup,

and two heavyweight clashes:

the Champions League quarterfinal ties!

After their League Cup triumph,

Arsenal had also advanced smoothly to the FA Cup and Champions League quarterfinals.

The coming knockout rounds would be critical to their all-out sprint for glory.

Just like Arsenal supporters,

countless fans across Europe were eagerly awaiting the Champions League quarterfinal draw.

But before that,

Arsenal still had a few league fixtures to play.

After a few days of rest, time flew by.

March 6th.

Premier League, Round 28.

Arsenal faced an away match.

Their opponent: Queens Park Rangers!

Before kickoff, QPR fans were already numb.

It was unavoidable, but once again in the league they had to face a team led by Kai…

and the painful memories came flooding back!

Last season, it was against Kai's side that QPR were crushed in the final round of the Championship,

losing the title by a single point in humiliating fashion.

And this season in the Premier League,

in the reverse fixture of the first half of the campaign,

QPR had been thrashed by five goals at Kai's hands!

Now, after 27 rounds,

the newly-promoted QPR were sitting 17th in the Premier League—

just one step away from the relegation mire.

Losing this match would mean one thing.

Queens Park Rangers could very well be pushed straight into the Premier League relegation zone!

But against Arsenal, the current overlords of the Premier League, QPR fans—though still clinging to hope—knew the truth.

Avoiding defeat was nothing more than a fantasy.

At this moment, the home fans of QPR had just one wish.

Facing Kai's Arsenal, they only hoped the goal difference would stay within three.

At the very least, they wanted to preserve some dignity at home.

Yet, when the final whistle blew, when the match came to an end, nearly twenty thousand home fans at Loftus Road sat slumped in their seats, eyes glazed over.

For in this match, Kai had once again swung his blade mercilessly!

Another Premier League double hat-trick, delivered without hesitation!

Three goals, three assists!

Leading Arsenal to a brutal 7–1 slaughter of Queens Park Rangers!

Twenty-eight straight wins in the Premier League!

In this game, Giroud—finally starting again—netted a long-awaited hat-trick.

Koscielny also scored once through a corner.

But it was Kai who delivered the most ruthless blow, sending QPR straight into the relegation zone!

He became a lingering nightmare etched into the hearts of their supporters.

And after this round of the Premier League, the English media erupted in frenzy!

In the match against QPR, after providing three assists, Kai's Premier League tally this season…

Had already surpassed the staggering 70 mark!

Seventy assists in a single season?!

The entire European continent trembled in disbelief!

Twenty-eight Premier League rounds. Seventy assists.

An average of 2.5 assists per match!

What kind of terrifying numbers were these?

Kai had completely pushed the limits of what a single player could achieve in a top league to an unprecedented, almost unimaginable level.

He had become a being on another dimension entirely!

During this period, before the next Premier League round, Kai continued regular training with the squad.

Off the pitch, he still had several commercial endorsements, and the launch of his personal brand was about to be put on the agenda.

At this time, Mendes brought him some news.

"Cristiano wants me to ask you—are you willing to represent Portugal in international tournaments?"

The news was sudden, almost out of place.

Though Kai and Cristiano Ronaldo shared the same agent, they played in different leagues and rarely had any private interactions.

"Portugal has never won a European Championship, let alone touched the World Cup. For Portugal's honor, Cristiano is willing to give his all to support you."

"And he also hopes to persuade you on Real Madrid's behalf—one day, he wishes to see you reign at the Santiago Bernabéu."

Hearing this, Kai was taken aback.

For someone with Ronaldo's personality to say he would fully support another player—it felt almost out of character.

But the truth was undeniable.

Ever since Kai set foot in the Premier League, the terrifying dominance he displayed—shattering records one after another, sweeping up honors, and at just seventeen years old snatching both the Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year from Messi, who had been the reigning five-time champion—had left the world in awe.

His stats crushed every opponent.

Even the proud Cristiano Ronaldo had to admit:

The so-called "Messi-Ronaldo duopoly" was a thing of the past.

Now, in world football, there was only one true ruler.

And his name was Kai!

Kai politely declined Ronaldo's invitation.

Representing Portugal was never part of his plan.

As for Real Madrid's pursuit, he had no intention of entertaining it—for now.

Kai's only goal was clear:

To keep leading Arsenal forward and sweep every honor in their path!

A few days later, on March 9th—

Round 29 of the Premier League!

Arsenal defeated Fulham 3–1 away from home!

Kai contributed two goals and one assist!

Three days later, on March 12th—

Round 30 of the Premier League!

Arsenal crushed Wigan Athletic 4–0 at home!

Kai bagged two goals and two assists again!

Two matches against bottom-table sides—

Arsenal claimed victory with ease, extending their winning streak to a monstrous thirty consecutive games!

Thirty straight Premier League wins!!

And as this match ended, Arsenal now faced yet another crucial battle.

The sixth round of the FA Cup—

The quarterfinals had arrived!

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