BLUE LOCK CHAPTER 42: ABOUT - FACE

Chapter 42 centers on Yoichi Isagi facing the brutal difficulty of the Second Selection’s first stage, where he must score one hundred goals alone under intense pressure. From the start, it is clear that this challenge is different from anything before. The environment mimics a real match with a moving goalkeeper and defenders, and the balls are fired unpredictably. Isagi initially struggles, missing shots and realizing that his usual way of playing is no longer enough. Even though he understands the field and can move into good positions, his shots fail to land exactly where he wants them.

As the challenge continues, Isagi becomes frustrated with himself. He recognizes a painful truth: until now, most of his goals came because teammates like Bachira created perfect chances for him. Fighting on his own exposes his weakness. He reflects deeply, analyzing why his direct shots lack precision in this setting. The unpredictability of the balls forces him to admit that power alone is holding him back. Instead of swinging recklessly, he decides to reduce his shooting force and focus entirely on control, timing, and awareness at the moment of impact.

This realization marks a major turning point. Isagi begins to combine his spatial awareness with careful positioning and a calmer shooting motion. By reading the goalkeeper and defenders instantly and adjusting at the last second, he finally lands a clean, accurate shot. The breakthrough feels different from before. For the first time, Isagi understands the structure behind his own goals. Accuracy, awareness, and positioning come together, allowing him to score consistently under pressure.

The chapter reaches its peak when Isagi completes the challenge and reaches one hundred goals, officially clearing the first stage of the Second Selection. Ego observes that Isagi is calling forth his own evolution, learning to see beyond what he wants and grasp reality as it is. The chapter ends with Isagi stepping forward with renewed confidence as the next stage is revealed, where players must now form three man teams. Standing among other survivors, Isagi feels certain that he can still grow stronger, setting the stage for the intense battles ahead.