BLUE LOCK CHAPTER 38: MORE

.Chapter 38 of Blue Lock opens with Team Z sealing a dramatic victory over Team V, winning 5–4 in the final match of the first selection round. The scoreboard confirms their triumph, and the players erupt in celebration. Amid the chaos, Kuon, who had previously betrayed his team stands stunned, overwhelmed by the realization that despite his actions, Team Z has succeeded. His teammates, though conflicted, call him over, signaling a moment of reluctant reconciliation. Raichi voices his anger, refusing to forgive Kuon, but acknowledges that the win changes everything. The tension between betrayal and unity sets the emotional tone for the chapter.

As the dust settles, the Blue Lock system announces the completion of all matches in Wing 5. The final results of the five-team round robin tournament are revealed: Team V finishes first, followed by Team Z in second place. Teams W, X, and Y fall into the “Dead Zone,” disqualified from advancing. The top scorers from the eliminated teams, Junichi Wanima, Ikki Niko, and Shoei Barou are highlighted, hinting at their individual importance despite their teams’ failure. The announcement confirms that twenty five players from Wing 5 have cleared the first selection round, marking a major milestone in the Blue Lock program.

Back in Team Z’s room, the players celebrate with food and playful antics, their relief and joy palpable. Amid the laughter, Isagi and Bachira reflect on their teamwork and the final pass that secured the win. Their bond deepens, and Isagi begins to understand the nature of his own talent. A quiet moment follows as the team sleeps soundly, exhausted but victorious. Isagi’s internal monologue reveals his growing awareness of spatial positioning and direct shooting, his personal formula for scoring goals.

The chapter closes with a sobering contrast. Players from the disqualified teams are shown leaving the facility, their dreams shattered. Isagi watches silently, reminded of the brutal stakes of Blue Lock. A brief farewell between the Wanima brothers adds emotional weight, underscoring the cost of failure. As Team Z advances, the chapter ends with a mix of triumph, reflection, and the looming pressure of what comes next.