Chapter Summaries

Blue Lock and Bayern Munich Youth Academy began a high-stakes scrimmage, where Kira Ryosuke stole the ball from Eric Gersner and launched a counterattack. As Kira sprinted toward Bayern’s half, Noah recognized his formidable defensive instincts, observation, and speed.

• Kaiser and Kira Ryosuke exchanged threats before the scrimmage, while Aoi Ashito watched from the substitutes’ bench beside Noah.
• Wakabayashi Genzo took the goalkeeper position and told Kira Ryosuke he would guard the back line.
• Bayern Munich advanced through Ness, Benedict Green, and Eric Gersner with precise passing and individual skill.
• Kira Ryosuke used World of Insight and Thunderclap and Flash to dispossess Gersner and begin Blue Lock’s counterattack.
• Aoi Ashito praised the steal, and Noah acknowledged Kira Ryosuke’s abilities as Kira sprinted into Bayern’s half.

Kira Ryosuke broke through Bayern Munich’s defense and set up Kunigami Rensuke for Blue Lock’s opening goal. Bayern restarted the match, and Kaiser’s precise movement and shooting threatened to answer immediately.

• Kira Ryosuke held off Green, dribbled past Ness, and sent a precise long pass to Kunigami Rensuke.
• Kunigami Rensuke scored with a powerful shot, giving Blue Lock a 1–0 lead against Bayern Munich.
• Kira Ryosuke taunted Ness and Kaiser, while Kaiser pulled Ness away and prepared Bayern to restart play.
• Ness organized Bayern’s attack as Kaiser made purposeful runs to find openings in Blue Lock’s defense.
• Isagi Yoichi anticipated Kaiser’s movement, but Ness passed to Kaiser, whose shot came too quickly for Isagi to react.

Kira Ryosuke cleared Kaiser's Kaiser Impact and challenged his status, prompting Kaiser to enter FLOW and confront him one-on-one. Kaiser appeared to get past Kira and prepare another shot, but Kira's shadow suddenly entered his vision, leaving the duel unresolved.

• Kira Ryosuke cleared Kaiser's Kaiser Impact before Wakabayashi Genzo needed to intervene, stunning Bayern Munich and raising Blue Lock's morale.
• Aoi Ashito explained how Kaiser had found his shooting position, and Noah praised his analysis.
• Kira told Kaiser that his ninety-seven rating reflected his limits while Kira had reached the maximum score of one hundred.
• After Ness passed to Kaiser, Kaiser confronted Kira, entered FLOW, and used Superior Vision to seek a route past him.
• Kaiser dribbled around Kira and prepared another Kaiser Impact, but Kira's shadow appeared in his vision as Kira called him the clown.

Kira Ryosuke dispossessed Kaiser and scored from over forty meters, securing Blue Lock’s 2–0 win over Bayern Munich’s youth team. Noah ended the training match, named Kira the team’s ace, and announced their first match would be in three days; elsewhere, Bachira faced Itoshi Sae and Oozora Tsubasa in training.

• Kira Ryosuke used World of Insight to tackle Kaiser before he could shoot, then broke past Ness with Thunderclap and Flash.
• Kira Ryosuke scored a Distant Thunder shot from more than forty meters away, putting Blue Lock ahead 2–0.
• Noah stopped the match, declared Blue Lock the winner, and told Kira Ryosuke he would be treated as the team’s ace.
• Ness protested Noah’s decision and was sent away from training, while Kaiser accepted the defeat in silence.
• Noah ended practical training and told the players to prepare for their first match in three days.
• At the Spanish team’s building, Bachira Meguru finished a strenuous session with Itoshi Sae and Oozora Tsubasa.

Blue Lock’s first match of the second phase approached as Germany prepared to face Spain, drawing enormous global attention. Noah named Kira Ryosuke the team’s core and announced a lineup that left Gersner excluded, while the match itself had yet to begin.

• Otoya Kageito, Bachira Meguru, and Oozora Tsubasa discussed the strength of Itoshi Sae and Kira Ryosuke, while Sae acknowledged Kira’s ability.
• Hyuga Kojiro defeated Barou Shoei in a one-on-one contest for Italy’s center-forward position and said he wanted to prove he was the best striker.
• Kuribayashi Haruhisa impressed Mikage Reo and Chigiri Hyoma during an England practice match and said he had come to prove he was the strongest.
• Three days later, Germany versus Spain became the highly anticipated first match of Blue Lock’s second phase, attracting massive online attention.
• Noah announced the Germany lineup, naming Kira Ryosuke the team’s core, assigning Isagi Yoichi a starting role, and selecting several Blue Lock players.
• Gersner protested his exclusion, but Noah said his value had fallen to zero and threatened to remove him from the club.

Germany Team faced Spain in the opening match of Blue Lock's second phase, with Kira Ryosuke and Isagi Yoichi joining a lineup watched around the world. Ness deliberately excluded them from Germany's attack, and the chapter ended with Bachira Meguru intercepting Ness's pass.

• Gersner tried to apologize to Noah, but Noah and Kaiser ignored him and led Germany Team to the field.
• Kira Ryosuke greeted Bachira Meguru, Itoshi Sae, and Oozora Tsubasa, while Raphinha asked Noah about Kira and Kaiser.
• Viewers around the world gathered to watch Germany Team face Spain, and Kira encouraged Isagi Yoichi before kickoff.
• Germany Team began attacking, but Ness passed to Green instead of Kira or Isagi to keep the Blue Lock members out of the attack.
• Itoshi Sae criticized Ness for serving Kaiser and blocked his attempts to dribble forward or pass to Kaiser.
• Ness passed toward Green, and Bachira Meguru intercepted the ball after recognizing Germany's passing pattern.

Bachira and Otoya created two scoring chances for Spain, but Wakabayashi saved both and launched a counterattack. Spain regained possession, and after Oozora Tsubasa stopped Kaiser’s attack, Itoshi Sae passed to Tsubasa to begin another counter as Kaiser confronted him.

• Bachira stole Ness’s pass, dribbled past Shikimiya, and set up Otoya, whose shot Wakabayashi saved.
• Wakabayashi saved Bachira’s follow-up shot, then kicked the ball toward Kira, but Ness intercepted and passed to Kaiser instead.
• Oozora Tsubasa disrupted Kaiser’s shot and shut down his attempted breakthrough, forcing Kaiser to pass back to Ness.
• Itoshi Sae stole Germany’s pass and sent the ball to Tsubasa, but Kaiser charged in to block his path.

Spain dominated Germany as Oozora Tsubasa and Itoshi Sae created several dangerous chances, while Kira Ryosuke stopped Tsubasa’s second shot with a clearance. Noah then substituted Ness for Isagi Yoichi and sent Aoi Ashito onto the field, leaving Ness stunned by the mention of Gersner.

• Oozora Tsubasa dribbled past Kaiser, combined with Itoshi Sae, and fired a Charging Shot that Wakabayashi Genzo blocked.
• Itoshi Sae recovered the rebound and passed to Oozora Tsubasa, whose Curving Shot Kira Ryosuke headed clear over the sideline.
• Noah ordered Ness off the field, criticizing him for prioritizing Kaiser over Kira Ryosuke.
• Noah named Isagi Yoichi to replace Ness in the center and selected Aoi Ashito for the wing; Aoi Ashito accepted the opportunity.
• Ness objected to being replaced by Aoi Ashito, but Noah cited the club’s sponsor contract and warned him not to complain or leave like Gersner.

After Noah replaced Ness with Aoi Ashito, Kira Ryosuke led Germany’s counterattack and scored against Spain to make it 1–0. The goal left Ness furious as the match continued.

• Noah revealed that Gersner had been dismissed for refusing to follow discipline and warned Ness before sending Aoi Ashito onto the field.
• Aoi Ashito joined the match, while his family watched proudly from home.
• Kira Ryosuke won the ball from Oozora Tsubasa, combined with Isagi Yoichi, and drove Germany forward on a counterattack.
• Kira Ryosuke outmaneuvered Itoshi Sae with World of Insight and scored with Thunderclap and Flash, putting Germany ahead 1–0.
• Ness glared at Kira Ryosuke in anger, and someone asked why he was unhappy after Germany scored.

After Kira Ryosuke’s goal, players and clubs recognized his world-class strength, while the Spanish team resumed its attack against Blue Lock. Aoi Ashito helped Isagi Yoichi contain Bachira Meguru, but Itoshi Sae beat Kaiser and passed to Oozora Tsubasa, who began dribbling past the defenders.

• Kira Ryosuke’s goal sparked widespread online discussion, and scouts from major clubs watched his performance against Itoshi Sae.
• Bachira Meguru advanced down the left wing, but Aoi Ashito’s attempted tackle slowed him enough for Isagi Yoichi to block his route.
• Bachira Meguru evaded Isagi Yoichi with a heel pass to Itoshi Sae.
• Itoshi Sae beat Kaiser one-on-one and passed to Oozora Tsubasa.
• Oozora Tsubasa used his speed and footwork to get past Kuon Ranze and Gagamaru Gin.

Kira Ryosuke stopped Oozora Tsubasa and Itoshi Sae’s attack, won the ball from Kaiser, and launched a counterattack with Aoi Ashito. Ashito’s shot was blocked, but his teammates praised his contributions and he realized his effort had earned their recognition.

• Aoi Ashito failed to intercept Itoshi Sae’s curved pass, but Kira Ryosuke returned in time to block Oozora Tsubasa’s bicycle kick.
• Kira Ryosuke used Thunderclap and Flash to beat Kaiser to the clearance, then dribbled past Otoya Kageito and passed to Aoi Ashito.
• Aoi Ashito shot toward goal, but Oozora Tsubasa raced back and cleared the ball out of bounds.
• Kira Ryosuke reassured Ashito that he had helped create the opportunity and tear open the defense.
• Isagi Yoichi and the other teammates praised Ashito’s play, and he realized his efforts had earned their recognition.

Kira Ryosuke united Germany Team’s attack and scored a spectacular header to make it 2–0 against Barcelona’s youth team. Raphinha, energized by the match, invoked the superstar substitution rule and entered the field for ten minutes.

• Green threw the ball to Kira Ryosuke, prompting Kaiser’s former allies to cooperate with Kira Ryosuke and strengthen Germany Team’s attack.
• Kira Ryosuke set up Shikimiya Kenyu, but Oozora Tsubasa disrupted his shot and sent the ball out for a corner.
• Isagi Yoichi sent a high corner toward Kira Ryosuke, who used Thunderclap and Flash and Burning Realm Thunder to head the ball into the net for a 2–0 lead.
• Itoshi Sae urged Barcelona’s youth team not to give up, while Oozora Tsubasa encouraged his teammates to keep fighting.
• Raphinha stood up, took off his sunglasses and coat, and entered the match under the superstar substitution rule.

Raphinha entered the match and nearly broke through Bayern Munich’s defense alone, while Noah stayed off the field because he believed Raphinha could be beaten. Kira Ryosuke stopped Raphinha’s attack with a last-second clearance, leaving the danger unresolved.

• Raphinha came on as a substitute, but Noah refused to enter, saying doing so would disrupt the balance and deny the match its educational value.
• Raphinha focused on Kira Ryosuke, eager to test him and prove Noah wrong, while Ness hoped Raphinha would diminish Kira’s reputation.
• After play resumed, Bachira Meguru passed the ball to Raphinha, who dribbled past Green and several defenders before approaching the goal.
• Raphinha fooled Wakabayashi Genzo with multiple feints and prepared to shoot, nearly overturning the match’s momentum.
• Kira Ryosuke used Thunderclap and Flash: Eightfold to reach Raphinha and clear the ball at the last moment, though Bayern Munich’s danger continued.

Oozora Tsubasa scored with a flying scissor kick to narrow Spain’s deficit, then Raphinha stole the ball from Kaiser and challenged Kira Ryosuke. Kira read Raphinha’s dribbling and struck for the ball, leaving their duel unresolved.

• Oozora Tsubasa beat Aoi Ashito to the ball with a flying scissor kick and scored for Spain.
• Kaiser demanded the ball from Green, tried to dribble past Raphinha, and lost possession when Raphinha read his Cruyff Turn.
• Raphinha raced toward Germany’s goal, dribbled past Green and Isagi Yoichi, and was caught by Kira Ryosuke.
• Raphinha invited Kira Ryosuke to join Barça, but Kira said he would focus on winning the match.
• Raphinha attempted a series of feints and a Cruyff Turn, but Kira read his movements and thrust his right leg toward the ball.

Kira Ryosuke stole the ball from Raphinha, raced past the defense, and scored to put Germany Team ahead 3:1. As Raphinha returned to the attack, Isagi Yoichi prepared Germany Team to defend their lead, but Raphinha passed to Itoshi Sae and began moving into position.

• Kira Ryosuke cleanly stole the ball from Raphinha and started a counterattack with Isagi Yoichi.
• Kira Ryosuke dodged Kaiser's attempt to take the ball and scored, making the score 3:1.
• Kaiser realized he had lost, while Noah praised Kira Ryosuke and told Raphinha that his presence had not restored the balance.
• Raphinha joined the Spain Team's attack, and Isagi Yoichi urged his teammates to defend until Raphinha's timed entry ended.
• Raphinha passed to Itoshi Sae instead of challenging Kira Ryosuke, and Isagi Yoichi recognized Raphinha as the main threat.

Raphinha’s chaotic play helped Spain Team threaten Germany Team, but Kira Ryosuke stopped their final attack and Germany Team won 5:2. Kira’s standout performance left Kaiser humiliated and strengthened Itoshi Sae’s desire to play alongside him.

• Itoshi Sae entered FLOW and set up Bachira Meguru, whose pass let Raphinha attack, but Kira Ryosuke blocked Raphinha’s shooting attempts.
• Otoya Kageito’s shot was saved by Wakabayashi Genzo, and Oozora Tsubasa’s airborne Flying Scissor Kick was cleared by Kira Ryosuke.
• Raphinha was substituted after ten minutes, and Germany Team went on to win 5:2, with Kira Ryosuke creating four goals and assisting Shikimiya Kenyu once.
• Oozora Tsubasa praised Kira Ryosuke after the match, while Itoshi Sae grew more eager to play alongside him.
• Kaiser left for the locker room with Ness after feeling outplayed by the opposing attackers, Oozora Tsubasa, and Kira Ryosuke.

After the first New Hero War match, Ego Jinpachi revealed the players’ valuations and rankings, with Kira Ryosuke valued at 200 million and leading the scoring chart. Kaiser grew anxious about Kira replacing him at Bayern Munich, while Kira received system rewards and a random skill chest for his performance.

• Ego Jinpachi announced the players’ valuations, including Isagi Yoichi at 28 million, Wakabayashi Genzo at 90 million, and Kira Ryosuke at 200 million from Bayern Munich.
• Ego Jinpachi said the top twenty-three eligible players by valuation would make the U-20 World Cup roster and announced that Italy had defeated France 5–3.
• Ego Jinpachi revealed that Kira Ryosuke led the scoring chart with four goals, and that the team would face Manchester City in ten days.
• Kaiser told Ness he feared Bayern Munich had chosen Kira Ryosuke as his replacement, then went to study the match recording alone.
• Kira Ryosuke received 900 Combat Points, the World Renowned and Million Dollar Valuation achievements, and a random skill chest.

After unlocking Divine Void Vision, Kira Ryosuke tested his ability to copy skills and combined Superior Vision with World of Insight, though the powerful view quickly exhausted him. As Kira and the others trained, Ego Jinpachi revealed that their daily training was being recorded for a future television program.

• Kira Ryosuke unlocked Divine Void Vision, which let him copy other people’s skills as well as potentially combine them with his own abilities.
• Kira invited Aoi Ashito, Isagi Yoichi, Bachira Meguru, Oozora Tsubasa, and the others to train with him.
• Kira copied Isagi Yoichi’s Superior Vision and combined it with World of Insight to observe the whole field, but the effort quickly fatigued him.
• Kira accidentally copied Raichi Jingo’s threatening catchphrase, confusing Aoi Ashito before assigning him a seven-kilometer run.
• Ego Jinpachi told Kira that the players’ daily training was being recorded for a future television program.

Kira Ryosuke tried to hide his dislike of Aida Reiko’s cooking while praising it on camera, but the broadcast convinced her to prepare him even more food. He received a suitcase full of her boxed meals and learned he would also be filming an advertisement the next day.

• After training, Kira Ryosuke ate ravenously in Blue Lock’s cafeteria and pretended on camera that Aida Reiko’s cooking was delicious.
• Isagi Yoichi and Kunigami Rensuke joined Kira in praising Reiko’s food, and Aoi Ashito said he wanted to try it.
• After the cafeteria conversation aired, Aida Reiko decided to cook more for Kira and asked Aida Kagetora to deliver it.
• Teieri Anri brought Kira a suitcase full of Reiko’s boxed meals and told him he would help with an advertisement shoot the next day.
• Kira found Reiko’s letter saying she had made extra meals for his friends as well as for him.

Kira Ryosuke brought Aida Reiko’s experimental lunchboxes to Isagi Yoichi and Aoi Ashito, who joined Kunigami Rensuke in eating them as supposed training. After Kira stopped them and took them back to the dormitory, Ness secretly took an unopened lunchbox to investigate.

• Kira Ryosuke brought Aida Reiko’s lunchboxes to Isagi Yoichi and invited Aoi Ashito to eat with them by the restroom entrance.
• Aoi Ashito tasted the food and rushed into the restroom to vomit, while Kunigami Rensuke mistook the meal for intense willpower training and kept eating.
• Aoi Ashito returned with buckets and joined Kunigami and Isagi in eating and vomiting, while Ness watched from nearby.
• Kira Ryosuke returned with drinks, found the three still eating, and forcibly took Aoi Ashito and Kunigami Rensuke back to the dormitory.
• Ness secretly took an unopened lunchbox, and Kira later noticed one was missing but assumed he had miscounted.