BLUE LOCK CHAPTER 22: UNTIL THIS FIRE BURNS OUT

Chapter 22 opens with the final whistle sealing Team Z’s desperate 4–4 draw against Team W, a result that keeps them alive for one more match. In the chaos that follows, Chigiri collapses after his incredible sprint, and Isagi rushes to him in awe. Chigiri, trembling but smiling, finally admits that seeing Isagi fight so recklessly reminded him of the passion he had lost to fear. The moment becomes a turning point as he realizes that his leg still carries enough strength to chase the game he loves.

As the two talk, Chigiri reveals how long he has been trapped by the memory of who he used to be before his injury. He confesses that he ran today without thinking, driven not by fear but by the desire to move forward. Isagi calls his speed amazing, and that confidence helps Chigiri embrace the new version of himself. When they clasp hands and vow to keep running until their fire burns out, his return as a true competitor feels complete.

The team gathers around them, celebrating the tie that saved their tournament. The mood shifts when Team W suddenly attacks Kuon, furious that his sabotage failed. Team Z steps in to stop the beating, even though they resent what he did. Kuon escapes in shame, leaving his place on the team uncertain. Soon after, the standings reveal that their final opponent will be Team V, the only undefeated squad in Wing Five.

The story moves to the dining hall, where Team Z spies on Kuon as he desperately tries to negotiate with Team V. He offers information about Team Z in exchange for safety, but the three stars of Team V, Nagi, Reo, and Zantetsu, dismiss him with cold disinterest. Their casual confidence introduces a new threat and shows just how dominant they are.

Isagi realizes that facing them with only ten players would guarantee defeat. When he finally confronts Team V, their indifference toward effort triggers something fierce inside him. The chapter ends with Isagi stepping forward, naming himself clearly, and declaring that he is the striker who will defeat them, setting the stage for the most difficult match they have faced.