BLUE LOCK CHAPTER 43: THREE MAN TEAMS

Chapter 43 opens with the start of Blue Lock’s Second Selection shifting into a tense new phase, as the remaining players are told they must form three man teams to advance. Yoichi Isagi arrives at the waiting area unsure of what comes next, surrounded by other survivors who cleared the first stage. The atmosphere is uneasy, with everyone realizing that progress now depends on choosing the right partners. Isagi quickly reconnects with Meguru Bachira, and the two begin thinking seriously about who their third member should be, knowing that this decision could define their future in Blue Lock.

As they wait, Seishiro Nagi appears alongside Reo Mikage, creating an awkward and emotional confrontation. Reo expects Nagi to team up with him again, still clinging to their past partnership and shared dream of becoming the best together. However, Nagi hesitates and openly reflects on how playing with Isagi changed him. He admits that for the first time, he felt frustration, curiosity, and a genuine desire to improve. That feeling pushes him to make a painful choice. Nagi turns away from Reo and chooses Isagi and Bachira instead, believing they will help him grow more as a striker.

Reo is left stunned and hurt, realizing that Blue Lock rewards ego and personal evolution over loyalty. Isagi also struggles internally, understanding the weight of Nagi’s decision and the responsibility that comes with being chosen. Despite the emotional fallout, the new three man cell of Isagi, Bachira, and Nagi is officially formed. The rules of the next challenge are revealed soon after. The Third Stage will be a three on three battle, where teams face off directly, making individual skill, teamwork, and adaptability more important than ever.

The chapter closes by raising the stakes even higher. As Isagi’s team prepares to move forward, a familiar and intimidating presence is revealed in the next stage area: Rin Itoshi. His calm confidence and intense aura immediately catch Isagi’s attention, triggering both fear and determination. Isagi realizes that facing Rin is now inevitable. With the third stage about to begin, the chapter ends on a powerful note, setting up a clash that promises to test Isagi’s growth and his resolve to survive in a place where only true egoists move forward.