Tsubasa Ozora is a Japanese football prodigy whose life centered on the sport from infancy. His extraordinary connection began when a football he held as a one-year-old barely able to walk cushioned him during a truck accident, saving him from injury and forging his lifelong motto: "The ball is my friend." Isolated in his Tokyo childhood as the only child passionate about football while baseball dominated, his loneliness ended upon meeting Yayoi Aoba and her brother Hideto. They invited him to train with the Shumei Gakkan middle school team, recognizing his genius-level skills. After his grandmother Hana's passing, witnessed happily as she saw him playing with friends, his father Kodai moved the family to Shizuoka's Nankatsu City for regular competition. In Nankatsu, Tsubasa immediately challenged Shutetsu Elementary's prodigious goalkeeper Genzo Wakabayashi, showcasing his talent. This confrontation drew the attention of Roberto Hongo, a former Brazilian national team player and friend of Tsubasa's father, who became his mentor and coach for the Nankatsu team. At Nankatsu Elementary, Tsubasa formed the legendary "Golden Combi" partnership with Taro Misaki, central to the team's success. Under Roberto's guidance, he mastered techniques like the Overhead Kick and developed his signature Drive Shot, a powerful long-range strike with a dipping trajectory. Leading Nankatsu SC, the city's all-star team, he secured the elementary school national championship, earning top scorer and MVP honors despite initial national obscurity. He faced rivals like Kojiro Hyuga (Meiwa FC) and Jun Misugi (Musashi FC), overcoming personal struggles including a temporary slump upon learning of Misugi's heart condition. Progressing to Nankatsu Middle School, Tsubasa pursued a third consecutive national title ("V3"). This quest faced severe challenges: he dislocated his left shoulder stopping the Tachibana Twins' Skylab Hurricane and later played through leg injuries. Despite these setbacks, he debuted the Drive Shot against Hirado and secured a critical victory against Furano with a "Miracle Drive Shot." The final against Hyuga's Toho Academy ended in a 4-4 draw, resulting in shared championship honors. His injuries caused him to miss initial Japan U-15 team training, but he later joined and was named captain by Hikaru Matsuyama, leading Japan to victory in the U-16 International Junior Youth Tournament in France, defeating Italy, Argentina, France, and West Germany. After middle school, Tsubasa pursued his professional dream in Brazil, joining São Paulo's youth team alongside Pepe. He excelled, becoming team captain and facing intense rivalry with Carlos Santana of Flamengo. He returned to Japan temporarily to help the U-19 national team qualify for and win the FIFA World Youth Championship, scoring a hat-trick including the golden goal against Brazil in the final against Natureza, a new prodigy trained by Roberto. Following this triumph, he proposed to his childhood friend and longtime supporter, Sanae Nakazawa; they married before relocating to Spain after FC Barcelona signed him. His transition to European football proved challenging. Barcelona's coach demoted him to the reserve team, FC Barcelona B, citing difficulty integrating him with key playmaker Rivaul. Tsubasa responded with exceptional performances for Barça B, recording 12 goals and 11 assists in three matches. An injury to Rivaul earned him promotion to the main squad, where he faced Real Madrid and his rival Natureza in the Super Clásico. Initially struggling, a returning Rivaul helped secure a draw. Tsubasa continued as a cornerstone for Barcelona and the Japanese national team across age groups. He played for Japan's U-23 Olympic team during Asian qualifiers in Golden-23, contributing significantly despite the coach initially excluding overseas-based players. He remains an active player for both Barcelona and Japan, aiming for World Cup glory while participating in the Madrid Olympics storyline (Rising Sun), facing new rivals like Michael alongside established foes such as Diaz and Schneider. Tsubasa's character is defined by relentless determination, a strong work ethic, and an innate ability to learn and adapt. He rapidly masters opponents' techniques, often improving them, and turns rivals into respected comrades through his respectful demeanor and unwavering passion for football. His leadership inspires teammates, serving as a catalyst for overcoming adversity. While intensely focused on football, leading to initial obliviousness to Sanae's feelings, their relationship evolved into a steadfast marriage. His journey embodies his dream of winning the World Cup for Japan and promoting global unity through sport.