Chapter Summaries

Kira Ryosuke dominated the Thailand Team, scoring twice and humiliating Bang Ligo after resisting his dirty tactics. He dribbled past Bang Ligo and charged toward the penalty area, lifting the ball over the three brothers as they tried to stop him.

• Itoshi Sae passed toward Kira Ryosuke, while Bang Ligo tried to elbow him, but Kira shrugged off the blow and took the ball.
• Kira used Electric Roar Thunderous Blast to hold Bang Ligo off and scored with Gathering Mosquitoes into Thunder, making it 2:0 for Blue Lock.
• Kira mocked Bang Ligo for injuring opponents, and Bang Ligo threatened to put him on a stretcher before charging into the attack.
• Kira used the World of Insight to steal the ball from Bang Ligo, evade his dangerous tackles, and leave him falling to the ground.
• Kira dribbled toward the Thailand Team's penalty area and flicked the ball over the three brothers as they rushed to block him.

Blue Lock crushed the Thailand Team 13:0, and Kira Ryosuke exposed Bang Ligo’s threats and dirty play through match recordings. The officials stripped Thailand of its Asian qualifier spot and banned Bang Ligo, while Blue Lock later defeated Xiao Jinguang’s team despite conceding its first goal of the tournament.

• Oozora Tsubasa scored from Kira Ryosuke’s pass to put Blue Lock ahead 3:0, and Bang Ligo was sent off early in the second half for violent play.
• Blue Lock beat the Thailand Team 13:0, with Kira Ryosuke scoring seven goals and assisting two.
• Kira Ryosuke told Bang Ligo that his threats had been recorded, and the broadcast later revealed his intentions to injure opponents.
• BLUE TV released footage showing Bang Ligo deliberately fouling players, prompting public outrage and an official investigation.
• The officials removed the Thailand Team from the Asian qualifiers and permanently banned Bang Ligo from the U-20 World Cup; Thailand’s football association dissolved the national team and banned him for life.
• Xiao Jinguang’s Counter-Spin Rapid Cannon reflected Hyuga Kojiro’s Thunder Beast Shot for Blue Lock’s first goal conceded, but Kira Ryosuke’s team still won.

Blue Lock prepared for the U-20 World Cup finals after learning it had drawn Mexico, Uruguay, and Italy, while rival teams also sized up the tournament. A month later, the finals began, and Blue Lock arrived as the world’s public enemy.

• Ego Jinpachi announced that Blue Lock would face Mexico, Uruguay, and Italy in Group A, and Tatsumi Mo described the teams’ key players.
• Hino Ryoma learned Uruguay shared a group with Blue Lock and vowed to take revenge on Kira Ryosuke.
• Germany’s Schneider and Kaiser, along with Brazil’s Nadooni and Sintana, looked ahead to possible later clashes with Kira Ryosuke.
• Blue Lock trained intensely for a month, while Aoi Ashito sought advice and Wakabayashi Genzo continued recovering from his injury.
• The teams gathered for the opening ceremony, where Aoi Ashito realized the world’s players viewed Blue Lock as a rival.
• At the welcome banquet, Schneider greeted Oozora Tsubasa and declared that he would defeat both him and Kira Ryosuke.

Kira Ryosuke and Blue Lock faced threats from rival players before winning their first two U-20 World Cup group matches, while Uruguay also dominated its opening games. The chapter ended as the undefeated teams prepared to meet, with Hino Ryoma confronting Kira before kickoff.

• Kaiser apologized to Kira Ryosuke and promised to challenge him for revenge in the semifinals, while Ricardo Espart and Zandini also threatened him.
• Lorenzo teased Barou Shoei at the welcome banquet, and Levain focused on defeating his rivals and winning the tournament before retiring.
• Blue Lock crushed Mexico in its opening match, and Espart later apologized to Kira Ryosuke and exchanged jerseys with him.
• Uruguay crushed Italy as Hino Ryoma's Tornado Shot injured defenders and the goalkeeper, then Blue Lock also defeated Italy by a huge margin.
• Blue Lock and Uruguay each won their first two group matches, and Ego Jinpachi urged Blue Lock to pursue the championship with a perfect record.
• Hino Ryoma and Kira Ryosuke met in the players' tunnel just before their crucial group-stage match began.

Kira Ryosuke faced Hino Ryoma's challenge in Blue Lock's crucial match against Uruguay and calmly received his devastating Tornado Shot. The chapter ended with Hino stunned as Kira stopped the shot and proved his strongest weapon could not overcome him.

• Hino Ryoma challenged Kira Ryosuke before the match, vowing to defeat him and take revenge for his earlier loss.
• Blue Lock and Uruguay began their Group A match, with Hino launching a powerful Double Speed Twin Spin Tornado Shot at Kira.
• Kira used World of Insight, Divine Void Vision, and copied Super Ball Control to absorb the shot's force and trap the ball with his foot.
• The spectators and players, including Zandini and Hernandez, were astonished that Kira had stopped the shot that had injured others.
• Hino Ryoma stared in shock as Kira once again neutralized his strongest attack.

Blue Lock mounted a series of attacks against Uruguay, but Victorino and Hino Ryoma helped turn the match around. After Hino beat Hyuga Kojiro in a clash of strength, he faced Kira Ryosuke during Uruguay’s counterattack and had to decide whether to challenge him or keep the attack moving.

• Kira Ryosuke led a Blue Lock counterattack, beating Hino Ryoma and passing to Itoshi Rin, who set up Isagi Yoichi for a Direct Shot Bullet.
• Victorino sprinted back and cleared Isagi’s shot before Blue Lock could score.
• Kuribayashi Haruhisa sent a through ball to Hyuga Kojiro, but Hino Ryoma overpowered him and took the ball.
• Hino Ryoma began a counterattack, then slowed when Kira Ryosuke appeared in front of him.
• Hino Ryoma acknowledged Kira’s words as he weighed whether to challenge him or seize Uruguay’s counterattacking chance.

Niko Ikki was injured while helping Blue Lock stop Uruguay’s attack, and Ego Jinpachi sent Aoi Ashito onto the field to replace him. Kira Ryosuke vowed to make Uruguay pay as Blue Lock prepared to continue the match.

• Victorino drew Oliver Aiku toward him and passed to Hino Ryoma, who aimed a Tornado Shot at Niko Ikki.
• Niko Ikki blocked the shot with his body, reducing its power enough for Wakasimzu Ken to catch and send it over the end line.
• Medical staff carried the injured Niko Ikki off the field, and Kira Ryosuke confronted Hino Ryoma over his dangerous shot.
• Ego Jinpachi chose Aoi Ashito to replace Niko Ikki and cover the defensive gap.
• Kira Ryosuke warned his teammates not to risk their health, then promised to tear Uruguay apart for Niko Ikki.

After Niko Ikki left the match, Aoi Ashito overcame his doubts and joined Blue Lock on the pitch against Uruguay. Kira Ryosuke intercepted Hino Ryoma’s corner attack and tore through Uruguay’s defense, leaving Zandini stunned by his strength.

• Aoi Ashito worried that he could not match Niko Ikki, but Kira Ryosuke told him to play as himself, and Aoi Ashito regained his resolve.
• Hino Ryoma took a corner with a powerful pass toward Victorino, but Aiku blocked Victorino’s chance to shoot.
• Aoi Ashito read Victorino’s return pass and slightly changed its direction, giving Kira Ryosuke time to intercept it.
• Hino Ryoma tried to stop Kira Ryosuke, but Kira Ryosuke held him off and activated Thunder Breathing, Seventh Form: God of Fire and Thunder.
• Kira Ryosuke raced past Victorino and Uruguay’s defenders, while Lorenzo and Zandini watched in astonishment.

Kira Ryosuke scored a terrifying opening goal against Uruguay and vowed to score nine more, crushing the opposing team’s morale. Meanwhile, Roki watched from France as Brazil dominated France 7–0, leaving him eager to face Kira at the World Cup.

• Kira Ryosuke tore through Uruguay’s defense and blasted the ball into the net to give his team a 1–0 lead.
• Kira Ryosuke declared that he would score nine more goals, while Hino Ryoma and Victorino tried to rally Uruguay for a counterattack.
• Roki trained in France while watching Kira’s goal and said he hoped to face him at the World Cup.
• France fell behind Brazil 0–7, and Nadooni left the field after saying he had hoped to face Roki.

Blue Lock advanced toward the quarterfinals as Aoi Ashito used himself as bait to draw Hino Ryoma into Aiku’s defensive range. The chapter ended with Lorenzo explaining Ashito’s trap and distinguishing his proactive style from Niko Ikki’s.

• Nadooni watched Blue Lock’s match after Brazil defeated France and said he cared most about facing Kira Ryosuke.
• Michael watched Kira Ryosuke score and said the match made him want to play soccer again, though Spain had failed to qualify for the main tournament.
• Hino Ryoma and Victorino combined on an attack, and Hino targeted Aoi Ashito as Blue Lock’s weak point.
• Ashito held his ground, then guided Hino toward Aiku, who blocked his route.
• Lorenzo explained that Ashito had used himself as bait to split Hino and Victorino’s combination and lure Hino into Aiku’s defensive range.

Blue Lock defeated Uruguay 10:0 and advanced to the quarterfinals, while Niko Ikki’s injury led to Aoi Ashito taking his place as a starter. After the group stage ended, Ego Jinpachi announced that Sweden would be Blue Lock’s next opponent.

• Aoi Ashito lured Hino Ryoma into a trap, allowing Itoshi Rin to intercept his pass and start a counterattack that Kira Ryosuke finished with a goal.
• Blue Lock beat Uruguay 10:0, securing three wins and first place in Group A.
• Ego Jinpachi reported that Niko Ikki had a sprained knee and would miss upcoming matches, so Aoi Ashito became a starter.
• The group stage concluded with Blue Lock, Germany Team, Netherlands, and Brazil finishing first in their groups.
• Ego Jinpachi announced that Blue Lock would face Sweden in the quarterfinals.

Tatsumi Mo explained Sweden’s strengths, and Wakabayashi Genzo asked to play against Levain despite his injured hand. With Wakasimazu Ken giving up his starting position and Kira Ryosuke proposing a defensive plan to protect Wakabayashi, Ego Jinpachi approved his return; meanwhile, Levain reconsidered retiring and looked forward to facing Blue Lock.

• Tatsumi Mo described Sweden’s 3-5-2 formation and the strengths of Levain, Brolin, Larsson, and Fredericks.
• Wakabayashi Genzo asked to start against Sweden so he could take revenge on Levain, but Ego Jinpachi initially rejected his request because of his injury and Wakasimazu Ken’s form.
• Wakasimazu Ken volunteered to surrender his starting spot, and Kira Ryosuke proposed shifting the lineup and protecting Wakabayashi’s injured hands.
• After the team agreed, Ego Jinpachi approved Wakabayashi’s return and assigned Kira Ryosuke to the defensive line with Aiku.
• Levain underwent data-based training and told a staff member that he had postponed his retirement plan until after the quarterfinals, curious about facing Blue Lock and Kira Ryosuke.

Kira Ryosuke upgraded World of Insight to its maximum level and unlocked the Demon Bat skill set. He obtained Demon Bat Ghost Shadow and began learning its rapid, unpredictable movement.

• Juan Diaz trained for the upcoming match against Germany and vowed to defeat his opponents.
• Brian Garufut trained with confidence and said he would break another goalkeeper’s hand.
• Schneider named Brazil and Blue Lock as Germany’s chief rivals, while Kaiser trained obsessively to catch up to Kira Ryosuke.
• Kira Ryosuke upgraded World of Insight to LV5 and earned a New Skill Set Chest.
• Kira Ryosuke opened the chest, obtained Demon Bat Ghost Shadow, and spent his remaining 100 Combat Points to unlock it.

Blue Lock faced Sweden in the quarterfinals, where the Four Knights of the White Night opened with a data-driven, all-out attack. Sweden’s fast attack tested Blue Lock’s defense, and the chapter ended as Fredericks received Larsson’s pass and a Blue Lock player charged toward him.

• Brazil crushed Uruguay 8–0, ending Uruguay’s U-20 World Cup run.
• Kira Ryosuke and Levain exchanged words before the match, with Levain saying Sweden would avenge Wakabayashi’s injury.
• Sweden began the match with a plan to have Brolin mark Kira Ryosuke while the other players defended Blue Lock’s remaining attackers.
• Larsson used his exceptional speed to break through Blue Lock’s front line, but Kuribayashi Haruhisa anticipated his route and stopped him.
• Larsson passed to Fredericks, whose dribbling was compared to Bachira Meguru’s, as a Blue Lock player rushed to intercept him.

Isagi Yoichi intercepted Sweden Team’s pass and launched a Blue Lock counterattack, but Brolin blocked Hyuga Kojiro’s Thunder Beast Shot and Levain took possession. Levain dribbled past Barou Shoei and then Isagi Yoichi, who relied on Aoi Ashito’s support to try to trap him as he charged toward Blue Lock’s goal.

• Isagi Yoichi intercepted Larsson’s pass and sent the ball to Itoshi Sae, who dribbled through Sweden Team’s defense and passed to Hyuga Kojiro.
• Hyuga Kojiro fired a Thunder Beast Shot, but Brolin stopped it with his body and deflected the ball away.
• Levain beat Barou Shoei to the loose ball, used his Aegis of the Dawn Goddess dribbling technique to get past him, and advanced toward Blue Lock’s goal.
• Isagi Yoichi blocked Levain’s route and anticipated a pass to Larsson or Fredericks, but Levain accelerated past him instead.
• Aoi Ashito rushed out from the flank to support Isagi Yoichi’s planned double-team as Levain broke through.

Kira Ryosuke stopped Levain’s attack with his new footwork and World of Insight, then Blue Lock launched a counterattack. The chapter ended with Barou Shoei receiving Hyuga Kojiro’s pass as Brolin raced to stop him.

• Levain used Aegis of the Dawn Goddess to dribble past Isagi Yoichi and Aoi Ashito, but Kira Ryosuke confronted him.
• Kira Ryosuke countered Levain’s dribbling with Demon Bat Ghost Shadow and stole the ball when Levain tried to turn and shoot.
• Itoshi Rin anticipated the loose ball, took possession ahead of Larsson, and started Blue Lock’s counterattack with a long pass to Kuribayashi Haruhisa.
• Kuribayashi Haruhisa sent the ball forward to Oozora Tsubasa, who passed to Hyuga Kojiro instead of shooting.
• Hyuga Kojiro passed over Brolin to Barou Shoei, while Brolin sprinted after him.

Barou Shoei scored Blue Lock’s opening goal, and Levain reorganized Sweden Team’s attack to draw Kira Ryosuke away from defense. As Levain charged toward the penalty area, Kira confronted him about his habit of injuring opponents, determined to stop him and win the match.

• Barou Shoei beat Sweden Team’s goalkeeper with a powerful shot to put Blue Lock ahead 1:0.
• Brolin rallied Sweden Team’s players after their opening goal, while Levain concluded that Kira Ryosuke’s defense could not be overcome through data-based analysis alone.
• Levain coordinated with Larsson and Fredericks to attack from different directions, but Aiku read Larsson’s run and blocked his route.
• Larsson passed the ball back to Levain, who accelerated toward Blue Lock’s penalty area as Kira Ryosuke pursued him with Thunderclap and Flash.
• Kira Ryosuke criticized Levain for hurting innocent players and warned that his fiancée would be heartbroken by what he had become.

Kira Ryosuke controlled Levain’s full-power shot and countered with a disguised long pass to Hyuga Kojiro. Hyuga unveiled Thunder Beast Descent in midair, leaving Brolin stunned as the attack continued.

• Levain fired his powerful shot at Kira Ryosuke, who absorbed its force and trapped the ball beneath his foot.
• Kira Ryosuke launched Distant Thunder, secretly changing its course with Gathering Mosquitoes into Thunder to pass toward Hyuga Kojiro.
• Brolin jumped to block what he believed was a direct shot, but the ball veered away from him.
• Brolin rushed to stop Hyuga Kojiro and counted on his need to be grounded to use Thunder Beast Shot.
• Hyuga Kojiro leaped and struck the ball with his new technique, Thunder Beast Descent, surprising Brolin.

Hyuga Kojiro scored with an airborne Thunder Beast Shot, giving Blue Lock a 2–0 lead over Sweden Team. Levain regained his determination and led a coordinated attack that left Fredericks one-on-one with Aoi Ashito.

• Hyuga Kojiro scored an airborne Thunder Beast Shot after Kira Ryosuke’s training helped him overcome his old limitations.
• Kira Ryosuke and Aiku shut down Levain and Larsson, while Levain’s frustration and despair grew after Sweden Team fell two goals behind.
• Larsson, Fredericks, and Brolin encouraged Levain to keep fighting, and Levain refocused on football and winning.
• Levain charged at Kira Ryosuke, then shielded the ball and passed to Larsson to draw the defenders away.
• Larsson passed to Fredericks, creating Sweden Team’s planned one-on-one against Aoi Ashito, and Fredericks’ stepovers threw Ashito off balance.

Wakabayashi Genzo stopped Fredericks’s shot and Blue Lock counterattacked, with Oozora Tsubasa scoring to make it 3–0. Levain then challenged Wakabayashi again, whose effort to catch the powerful shot left him struggling to control it.

• Wakabayashi Genzo caught Fredericks’s shot and told Levain he had recovered and held no grudge against him.
• Wakabayashi sent the ball to Itoshi Sae, who broke through Sweden’s defense and lofted a pass to Oozora Tsubasa.
• Oozora Tsubasa scored with a bicycle Charging Shot, extending Blue Lock’s lead to 3–0.
• Levain encouraged Brolin and led Sweden’s counterattack, while Kira Ryosuke left him a chance to face Wakabayashi.
• Levain fired a powerful, spinning shot, and Wakabayashi caught it against his chest despite the returning pain.
• Wakabayashi used the technique Kira had inspired to try to absorb the shot’s force, but the ball kept straining against his arms.