Tsubasa Oozora is a Japanese football player whose journey began in childhood. As a toddler, a football cushioned his impact during a truck accident, instilling his lifelong philosophy of treating the ball as a friend. At age 11, he moved to Nankatsu City in Shizuoka Prefecture, where he challenged and drew against Shutetsu's goalkeeper Genzo Wakabayashi, forging their enduring rivalry and friendship. Roberto Hongo, a former Brazilian national team player and friend of Tsubasa's father, recognized his potential and became his mentor, providing foundational training. In elementary school, Tsubasa joined Nankatsu's team, forming the seamless "Golden Combi" partnership with Taro Misaki. His team overcame setbacks to win the national elementary championship, with Tsubasa earning top scorer and MVP honors. He faced rivals Kojiro Hyuga of Meiwa FC and Jun Misugi of Musashi FC, overcoming emotional turmoil regarding Misugi's heart condition to achieve a comeback victory in the semifinal. Roberto Hongo initially promised to take Tsubasa to Brazil upon winning the tournament but departed alone, leaving only training instructions. At Nankatsu Middle School, Tsubasa secured two consecutive national championships and pursued a third. He sustained significant injuries during this campaign, including a dislocated shoulder from blocking the Tachibana twins' Skylab Hurricane. Despite this, he developed the Drive Shot and led his team to a shared title with Hyuga's Toho Academy after a 4-4 final draw. An injury excluded him from Japan Jr.'s initial training camp, though he later joined the national team for international friendlies. His solo goal against Italy after their boycott earned their respect. As captain, he guided Japan to victory in the U-16 World Championships, defeating France, West Germany, and Brazil. After junior high, Tsubasa moved to Brazil, joining São Paulo's youth team under Roberto. He became captain and faced Carlos Santana of Flamengo, culminating in a 4-3 victory in Brazil's premier league final. He returned to Japan to assist the national team in World Youth Asian qualifiers, leading them to the FIFA World Youth Championship hosted in Japan due to a war-related relocation. Japan won the tournament, with Tsubasa scoring a hat-trick, including the golden goal against Brazil in a 3-2 extra-time victory. He then proposed to and married his childhood supporter Sanae Nakazawa. Tsubasa transferred to FC Barcelona in Spain's La Liga. Initially, coach Van Saal relegated him to the reserve team (FC Barcelona B) due to tactical incompatibility with star playmaker Rivaul. Tsubasa recorded 12 goals and 11 assists in three reserve matches, earning promotion to the main squad when Rivaul was injured. He debuted in El Clásico against Real Madrid, facing his Brazilian-trained rival Natureza. The match ended in a draw, marking his emergence at Europe's top level. He also debuted for Japan's senior national team against Germany. Tsubasa continued representing Japan while playing for Barcelona. He was excluded from the Olympic squad during Asian qualifiers as the coach opted for domestic-based players but maintained his club performances. His story extended to facing Naturezza again in La Liga and participating in international tournaments like the Olympic Games with Japan, aiming for global honors such as the FIFA World Cup.