Blue Lock: Isagi the egoist

The stadium was packed to the brim. Over 70,000 fans filled the arena, their voices echoing across the night sky. The energy in the air was electric—the entire country was watching.

A defining moment for Japan's football future.

News channels, sports analysts, and social media were in a frenzy. This wasn't just any game—it was a battle between two different ideologies.

Would Japan's traditional system, led by U-20 Japan, hold strong?

Or would Ego Jinpachi's mad experiment, Blue Lock, tear it down?

Among the spectators, two women stood out in the VIP section—Chigiri's mother and sister. They weren't just here for Hyoma Chigiri.

They were here for Isagi Yoichi.

Their expressions were mixed—pride, excitement, and a hint of nervousness. Their boyfriend and brother were about to make history.

In the Blue Lock locker room, the atmosphere was different.

Isagi stood in front of the mirror, adjusting his armband. He was calm, completely at ease.

His body felt weightless. His mind was crystal clear.

Flow State came to him as easily as breathing.

A smirk crept onto his face.

This was going to be fun.

Stadium Announcer: The Lineups

As the teams walked onto the pitch, the stadium lights flashed brightly, illuminating the warriors who would fight for Japan's future.

The stadium announcer's voice boomed through the speakers:

"Ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to the most anticipated match in Japan's football history—

Japan U-20 vs. Blue Lock XI!"

A massive roar erupted from the crowd.

"Now, let's meet our warriors for today's battle!"Japan U-20 Starting Lineup – Formation: 4-3-3

Goalkeeper (GK): Wakatsuki Michiru

Defenders (DF):

Right Back (RB): Yamada ShizumaCenter Back (CB): Tachibana YuutoCenter Back (CB): Miyamoto SeijiLeft Back (LB): Tanaka Hiroto

Midfielders (MF):

Central Midfielder (CM): Itoshi Sae (The Ace, Japan's pride, a genius playmaker.)Central Midfielder (CM): Furuya Mikio (A deep-lying playmaker.)Central Midfielder (CM): Suzuki Haruto (Box-to-box presence.)

Forwards (FW):

Right Wing (RW): Nagamine Ryo (Speedster with excellent crossing ability.)Striker (ST): Aoyama Keisuke (The target man.)Left Wing (LW): Nomura Kojiro (Dribbling specialist.)Blue Lock XI Starting Lineup – Formation: 4-5-1

Goalkeeper (GK): Gagamaru Gin (The acrobatic wall.)

Defenders (DF):

Right Back (RB): Raichi Jingo (Aggressive and relentless.)Center Back (CB): Igarashi Gurimu (Tough and sturdy in duels.)Center Back (CB): Kuon Wataru (The strategist, organizing the backline.)Left Back (LB): Ishikari Yukimura (Balanced in attack and defense.)

Midfielders (MF):

Defensive Midfielder (DM): Barou Shoei (The dominant midfield enforcer.)Right Midfielder (RM): Chigiri Hyoma (Blazing speed, dangerous counterattacks.)Central Midfielder (CM): Rin Itoshi (Master of positioning and tactics.)Central Midfielder (CM): Nagi Seishiro (Effortless technique, unpredictable genius.)Left Midfielder (LM): Bachira Meguru (Dribbling magician, chaos incarnate.)

Striker (ST): Isagi Yoichi (World's Number One Striker, the ultimate playmaker-finisher hybrid.)

The camera zoomed in on the two captains stepping forward to meet the referee.

On one side, Aiku Oliver, Japan U-20's vice-captain.

On the other, Isagi Yoichi, Blue Lock's top-ranked striker and captain for this match.

Aiku extended his fist. "Finally, huh?"

Isagi smirked and bumped it. "Yeah. Let's give them a show."

Both teams took their positions.

The crowd held its breath.

Ego's voice rang in Isagi's mind.

"Devour them."

Kickoff – The Fastest Goal in History

WHISTLE!

Rin Itoshi immediately passed the ball to Isagi.

Sae Itoshi was already charging at him.

But he was too slow.

Isagi vanished.

Before anyone could react, Isagi had already read the entire field.

The defense was out of position.The U-20 goalkeeper was slightly off his line.

A single moment.

An instinctive decision.

A 55-meter volley.

The ball soared over everyone.

BOOM.

The net rippled violently.

GOAL!

2 SECONDS.

THE FASTEST GOAL IN BOTH JAPANESE AND WORLD FOOTBALL HISTORY.

The stadium fell into a stunned silence.

Then—

MADNESS.

The crowd erupted. The commentators were screaming.

The cameras all focused on one man.

Yoichi Isagi.

Standing there, completely calm, a devilish grin on his face.

Rin, Nagi, and Bachira ran up to him in shock.

"WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT?!" Bachira cackled.

Nagi blinked. "Did you just… break a world record?"

Chigiri shook his head. "That's insane…"

Meanwhile, on the U-20 side—

Sae Itoshi stared at Isagi with wide eyes.

Aiku let out a whistle. "Shit."

The goalkeeper, Wakatsuki, was still frozen in place.

The entire U-20 defense looked shaken.

Sae let out a chuckle.

"Heh…"

Then, he grinned.

"You bastard... You've actually become even more of a monster."

1-0.

Blue Lock had taken the spotlight.

The real battle was only beginning.

TO BE CONTINUED…