CHAPTER 44 — "Ten Years Old, U-15 Promotion"
Date: March 18, 2020
Árman Azvedo — Age: 10
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Morning — Birthday and Promotion
The sun rose over São Paulo, bright and warm, reflecting off the sprawling city.
Today, Árman Azvedo turned 10.
At breakfast, his family gathered around the table:
Leo Azvedo, his father, poured him fresh juice with a proud smile.
Isabella Azvedo, his mother, kissed his cheek softly.
Grandparents on both sides beamed with quiet emotion.
His maternal cousins, Lorenzo, Thiago, and Emilia Duarte, whispered teasingly:
"Ten already? You're growing too fast!"
Árman smiled, gentle and calm, like he always did.
He then looked at his father:
"Dada… today I start U-15 training. I want to do my best."
Leo nodded, placing a hand on his son's shoulder.
"You've worked hard for this. Just show your heart and skill, meu príncipe."
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⚽ Mid-Morning — Arrival at São Paulo U-15 Squad
The training ground was buzzing. Coaches, players, and staff all stared as the new promotion from U-12 arrived:
Árman Azvedo — just 10, but already known across the youth academy.
Head coach:
"Ah… this is Árman? He's… tiny."
Assistant coach whispered:
"Wait until you see him move. His skills are insane."
But Árman stayed humble, nodding politely, greeting older teammates:
"Olá, everyone. I'll do my best."
He wasn't cocky. He wasn't arrogant.
He was calm, respectful, and ready.
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🏥 Afternoon — Medical Check-Up
Before he could train, the club required a full medical examination — standard procedure for U-15 players.
Body composition
Muscle mass
Cardiorespiratory efficiency
Flexibility
Joint strength
The medical team, accustomed to high-level youth players, had never seen anything like him.
Dr. Silva, the head doctor, checked his scans and murmured:
"This… this can't be correct."
Director of youth development leaned over the results:
"Are you sure this is a ten-year-old?"
Even the head coach, usually unshakable, looked stunned:
"His muscle development… his bone density… everything is off the charts."
Muscle mass: beyond standard U-15 norms
Coordination: perfect
Reflexes: lightning fast
Stamina: exceptional
It was as if a fully developed, genetically optimized athlete had been shrunk into a 10-year-old body.
Everyone in the room — doctors, coaches, staff — exchanged shocked glances.
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🌙 Evening — Reflection at Home
Returning home, Árman quietly processed the day.
He didn't boast.
He didn't smile smugly.
He simply observed.
At dinner:
Leo asked softly:
"How was your check-up?"
Árman shrugged slightly, a gentle smile on his face:
"All fine, Dada. I'm ready to train tomorrow."
Isabella smiled knowingly:
"You're remarkable, my son. But stay humble, always."
Árman nodded.
"I will, Mama. Always."
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🛏 Night — Private Reflection
Once tucked into bed, Árman entered his private dimension.
He sat on his throne and ran through everything:
All football skills purchased and mastered
All physical, mental, and strategic abilities
All modeling and artistic talents
The system confirmed quietly:
{Master, your body, mind, and skills are optimized for your age and beyond. Ready for advancement.}
Árman closed his eyes.
He felt calm, humble, and prepared.
Tomorrow:
First U-15 training session.
The beginning of a new era in his football journey.
But tonight:
He slept peacefully — ten years old, extraordinary, and still a gentle, kind boy.