BLUE LOCK (ブルーロック)

They understand one another's weapons, and by bringing out each other's abilities,

they've achieved a tri-fusion on a higher plane

that even surpasses geniuses like Barou and Nagi!

Their team is strong.

Their attack and defense are high level and well-balanced,

meaning they have no weaknesses.

And yet, I can't wait to test this new and improved version of myself against them,

and find out how well my team's new chemical reactions work.

Let's go.

I'm always ready.

Don't order me around.

Episode 17

Donkey

Blind spots and off the ball.

I'm going to fuse these pieces with my spatial awareness.

This is my new field vision.

My own team, my opponents... I'll take note of where everyone's looking.

I can see each player's movements more clearly and precisely than before.

My mind is flooded with images and possible routes to goal!

Barou!

Hey, over here, Reo.

He's gonna shift his weight to turn and face me, so I'll go the other way!

I dodged past him. Now I have a clear run at goal!

Now. Pass it, Barou!

Seriously? He's ignoring me?

The Go-It-Alone King. Even for you...

that was too forced!

Oh, man. I'll take care of Chigiri.

Don't let Reo get the ball!

I know that, but...

This is bad. If we give Kunigami the freedom to hit his mid-range shot,

he'll fire it past all of us.

That's in.

Hell yeah!

Nice shot, Kunigami!

Damn. They're crazy strong.

Hey, Barou.

Cut it out already.

Huh?

Isagi was totally free back there.

Why didn't you pass to him?

Shut up.

Why would I pass it to someone else so they can score?

Are you dense? It doesn't matter if we don't win.

Yeah, off my goals.

You two need to move so I can score.

Stop it, you two!

I'll be the passer for now.

Then, pass it to me next.

No, to me.

Those two can't coordinate.

I have to control this team.

I need to re-input the pieces to find chemical reactions with Nagi and Barou.

I need to update my vision of the field.

I need to lead this team...

toward the goal!

Seriously?

Even if I pass it to Barou,

all routes to goal are stone dead.

As things stand, there can be no chemical reaction with Barou.

Then, what are my passing options to Nagi?

The images of potential goals are endless!

Nagi's on the move, so he can score if I pass to him.

I've evolved to the level where I can sense Nagi's off-the-ball movements.

Let's do this, Nagi.

There, right?

That's got some pace on it. You trying to compete with me?

Do you know something? No matter how fast you are...

humans are unable...

to suddenly go backward.

What?

Amazing!

Chigiri came in at top speed, but Nagi controlled it the other way,

and created a path to shoot.

Nagi's play went beyond my vision.

This is...

the chemical reaction between Nagi and me!

Nagi Seishiro

Isagi Yoichi

That's one back.

Is he a monster or what?

For real?

He's reached a new level since last time, hasn't he?

Nice pass, Isagi.

Let's just play and win with the two of us.

Yeah.

No, wait. We're barely holding our own against them.

The missing piece is the chemical reaction with Barou.

That'll be the key to winning this game!

Hey, Barou. Listen for a second.

The way things are now, I'm not getting that goal smell from you.

Your play needs to allow Nagi and me the chance to score.

Only then can we start to make the most of each other's play.

I can't create a chemical reaction alone.

How many times do I have to tell you this, you donkey?

I'll win through my goals.

I'd rather die than play for someone else.

Even so...

You passing to me could create more options for us, right?

And that might let you score more.

"Might" isn't good enough.

"I win how I please." All other options get overruled.

And I'm saying we'll lose if we stick to that.

Totally fine by me. If I have to change my core principle, I'd rather lose.

Why can't you see your way of thinking is wrecking your potential?!

You're better than this.

I teamed up with you because I knew you could be so much more!

At this rate, your career ends here.

Hey...

Watch your mouth, donkey.

With my talents, how am I not winning?

The one who's most frustrated with me...

is obviously me, damn it.

To hell with your "chemical reaction."

To hell with "making the most of each other's play."

That's the type of soccer you want to play.

It makes me wanna puke.

"Do what I tell you."

That's all I'm hearing, donkey.

Both of us are egoists, after all.

We can only live the way we see fit.

Don't think for a second that you can control me.

Well, you said your piece.

Don't get hung up on Barou. We can win with just the two of us.

Yeah. You're right.

Damn it. Why am I so hung up on Barou?

To win this game?

Or is it because I find Barou's irritating situation such a waste?

How can I create a chemical reaction with Barou?

But he's got some nerve.

He's still behaving like a king when "his way" obviously isn't working.

Huh?

If you never admit defeat, you'll never know true frustration.

Hey, Isagi Yoichi.

I don't get it.

Why would Nagi choose a guy like you?

Seriously, what's with this guy? He's really annoying.

Who cares? Are you saying you have some amazing talent I don't?

I... I don't have any special weapons like you, Chigiri, and Kunigami.

That's why, in this match, I'm only thinking about winning!

That move was immense!

He may not have Chigiri's speed or Kunigami's physicality,

but you need more than just average skills to stop him.

Isagi Yoichi, I'm going to deny you by winning this game.

Let's go, Reo.

Damn it.

Crap. They're ripping us apart.

No doubt about it, Reo's the core of this team.

He's using Chigiri's weapon on his right and Kunigami's weapon on his left

as a utility player who's balancing offense with defense.

Speed

Speed

If Chigiri and Kunigami are players with specialized skills,

Speed

Speed

Reo is a player who excels in every area.

Physical

Physical

Speed

Speed

Technique

Technique

Tactics

Tactics

Power

Power

His flawless, versatile style is his essence.

Chigiri!

No more getting by me.

Bring it on, Red Guy.

Hey now. Don't go lumping me in with your selfish king.

Huh?

Outrunning people isn't my only skill!

He centered it?

I hafta stop him!

I'll get in front of Reo—

Outta my way!

Yeah!

A perfectly balanced tri-fusion.

They're ridiculously strong!

Maybe it's time to give up on Barou?

Then, maybe I should start thinking how to win with just Nagi and me.

No, that won't work. I'm not getting any images of how we can do that.

We'll score one or two, but still end up losing.

Think!

How do we come back and win from here?

You're a genius of adaptability.

Does adaptability mean getting stronger to match the strength of the opponent?

I see. It's not about making the most of his play.

I've got to... devour Barou!

I was wrong.

I thought if I tried to fit Barou's style, he'd respond.

But...

Don't think for a second that you can control me.

That's controlling someone and expecting them to change.

That's not adaptability.

I'm not playing soccer to change for someone.

I'm here to win.

It's because you're not afraid to change.

Off the ball