BLUE LOCK CHAPTER 58: THE BATTLE BEGINS

THE BATTLE  BEGINS

Chapter 58 sets the stage for a major 3v3 Rival Battle:
Isagi, Nagi, and Barou vs. Chigiri, Kunigami, and Reo.

The match has not started yet, but the tension is already sharp.
Both teams are planning, both teams want different players, and every ego is pulling in its own direction.

“MATCH BEGINS IN 14:59:59”

This chapter matters because it turns preparation into pressure.
The next victory will decide who moves forward — and who gets stolen.

Isagi’s Team Plans Around Chaos

Inside the team locker room, Isagi tries to create a plan.

He wants to use passes Barou can receive easily, while he and Nagi pass back and forth to break through the enemy.

“We’ll use passes that Barou can receive easily…”

The idea is flexible soccer.

Whoever gets the best chance should shoot.

“Then we’ll be flexible about who shoots.”

This matters because Isagi knows their team has powerful weapons, but no smooth cooperation yet.
Nagi accepts the plan easily, but Barou instantly creates trouble.

“You’d better pass.”
“No way.”

Their argument shows the biggest weakness of Isagi’s team.
They have talent, but their egos clash before the match even begins.

Isagi Must Create the Chemical Reaction

Nagi asks why Isagi accepted the challenge so quickly.
He wonders if they should have searched for another opponent first.

“Couldn’t we have searched a little more before deciding on an opponent?”

Isagi admits part of him did not want to be looked down on.

But deeper than that, he sees a chance.

Nagi has handling.
Barou has charging dribble.
Isagi has direct shots.

“Nagi, your handling, Barou’s charging dribble, and my direct shots…”

Together, those are their team weapons.

But Isagi still feels something missing.

“I think we’re still missing some critical strength.”

This matters because Isagi is not satisfied with just having strong players.
He wants the missing piece that can help them beat stronger teams later.

Everyone Wants a Different Player

Isagi knows what he wants.

“I want his speed.”

He is talking about Chigiri.

“‘Speed Star’ Hyoma Chigiri.”

Barou wants something else.
He wants a post player who can pass to him.

“I wanna steal a post player who can pass to me.”

Nagi’s answer is Reo.

“I think…
Reo would be good…”

This moment matters because even before the match starts, their team is divided by desire.
They all see a different future.

Isagi sees speed.
Barou sees support.
Nagi sees Reo.

And then the danger becomes clear.

“If we don’t win…
one of us is gonna get stolen.”

This is not only about who they can take.
It is about whether they can protect themselves.

Chigiri’s Team Builds a Balanced Strategy

The scene shifts to Chigiri, Kunigami, and Reo’s locker room.

Kunigami explains their setup.

Reo will stay back and anchor the balance.

“We’ll keep Reo back here to anchor our balance.”

Chigiri and Kunigami will attack from the sides using their weapons.

“Chigiri and I will go up the sides…”

This matters because their team looks more organized than Isagi’s.
They have practiced combos, and they understand each other’s roles.

Reo agrees.

“Okay.
We’ve practiced our combos, after all.”

Their offensive power should be even with Isagi’s team.
So defense becomes the next key.

Reo Chooses Isagi as His Target

Reo immediately declares his matchup.

“I’ll take Yoichi Isagi.”

This matters because Reo’s motivation is personal.
He wants to shut out Isagi and prove something to Nagi.

“I’m gonna shut out Isagi…
and prove to Nagi that he made the wrong choice.”

The memory of Nagi choosing Isagi still hurts him.

“I wanna try playing with Isagi.”

Kunigami accepts the matchup and chooses Barou because of their similar physiques.

Chigiri gets Nagi.

“Guess I’m with Nagi then.
His speed won’t be a problem.”

This matters because every player now has a role.
But Reo’s role is fueled by emotion.

Their Team Also Cannot Agree on Who to Steal

Kunigami admits that Isagi’s weapon would be amazing on their side.

“I think we’d be amazing with Isagi’s weapon on our side…”

He also respects Barou’s skills.

And Nagi’s talent is hard to ignore.

“Maybe Nagi is the best in terms of talent…”

Chigiri agrees that Nagi is amazing.

“He’s amazing for someone who doesn’t try hard.”

But Reo’s emotions twist the decision.

“I think I might…
wanna kick Nagi down…”

This matters because Reo is not only thinking about team strength.
He wants Nagi to feel the pain he felt.

Kunigami calls it out.

“You’re obviously putting your personal feelings into this…”

So they delay the choice.

“Why don’t we just decide after the match?”

The game itself will give them the answer.

The Top Three Are Waiting

The chapter moves to the Fourth Stage Dining Hall.

A team tries to find opponents, but everyone runs from them.

“Forget it!”
“Pick somebody else!”
“No way!”

Tokimitsu worries that nobody will play them.

“What if we run out of time or something?!”

This matters because the top-ranked players are stuck in a strange position.
They are strong enough that other teams avoid them.

Jubei Rayu sees no style in playing teams that run away.

“There’s no styl in playing a team that makes it this far just to run away.”

Bachira is there too, eating calmly.

He does not want to play those teams either.

“I’d rather wait for Isagi’s team to get to the fourth stage and play them.”

This matters because Bachira still expects Isagi to reach him.

“They will.”

Rin Trains Alone

The scene shifts to the Blue Lock Man System Training Room.

Rin is training alone, shooting at the goal.

Bachira approaches him.

“All by yourself, Rin-chan?”

Rin does not welcome him.

“You’d be in the way.
Buzz off.”

But Bachira wants to join.

“Lemme join ya.”

This moment matters because Rin’s loneliness stands out.
Bachira notices something emotional in the way Rin plays.

“You’re the first person I’ve seen…
who looks that sad while playing.”

Rin reacts sharply.

“You trying to pick a fight, bob cut?”

Bachira answers with playfulness.

“Play with me a bit.
I’ll make things fun ♪”

This matters because while Isagi’s team prepares for its own match, Bachira is watching Rin’s sadness and trying to pull him into play.

The Match Countdown Reaches Its Final Minutes

The countdown drops.

“MATCH BEGINS IN 00:09:59”

Isagi’s resolve hardens.

“There’s…
no way I can lose now!”

He has a bigger purpose than this 3v3.

He wants Bachira back.

“I need to steal back Bachira…”

This matters because Isagi sees this match as a step toward the fourth stage.
He cannot stop at 3v3.

Nagi is ready too.

“Okay…
Let’s go, Isagi.”

The pressure becomes excitement.

Chigiri and Kunigami Feel the Rush

On the other side, Chigiri wonders about the feeling before battle.

“I wonder if heroes…
feel this excited…”

He compares it to fighting a crazy-strong enemy.

Kunigami responds with confidence.

“We’ve got this, Chigiri.”

This matters because Chigiri and Kunigami are not afraid either.
They are excited to face a powerful team.

Their side has teamwork, speed, strength, and Reo’s motivation.

The match is not one-sided.

Both teams believe they can win.

The 3v3 Rival Battle Begins

The splash page announces the stage clearly.

“BLUE LOCK
SECOND SELECTION ROUND
RIVAL BATTLE 3 VS. 3”

All six players prepare to enter the field.

Nagi declares his intent.

“I’ll bust through…
everything they throw at us.”

This matters because every player is walking into the match with something to prove.

Isagi wants Bachira back.
Nagi faces Reo.
Barou refuses to bend.

Chigiri, Kunigami, and Reo want to defeat the team that moved ahead of them.

Isagi Feels Surprisingly Unafraid

On the field, both teams face each other.

Isagi notices something strange.

“I wonder why…
I’m surprisingly unafraid…”

He wonders if it is because he is standing beside amazing players.

“Is it because I’m standing shoulder-to-shoulder with these amazing players?”

Or maybe the reason is different.

“Or is it…
because I’ve gotten stronger?”

This moment matters because Isagi can feel his own growth.
He is not the same player who entered the previous match.

He has survived, adapted, and evolved.

The countdown hits zero.

“MATCH BEGINS IN 00:00:00”

Then the chapter gives its final promise.

“THE ANSWER…
KICK OFF!!
…WILL COME FROM THIS VICTORY!!”

Bonus Section: Naruhaya House Floor Plan

The chapter includes a bonus section showing the Naruhaya House Floor Plan.

It labels details like the entrance, shoe box, kitchen, washing machine, refrigerator, toilet, futons, dresser, calendar, toys, tea table, bath towels, pile of clothing, household altar, flowers, clock, and small radio.

This matters because it quietly connects back to Naruhaya’s life.
His home was small, practical, and full of family details.

Even after his disqualification, the story leaves behind a picture of the life he was fighting for.

Bonus Chapter: Various Three-Man Teams

The bonus chapter moves to the Matching Area.

Raichi has cleared the stage and wonders who to team up with.

“Who should I team up with…?”

Gagamaru is also there, noticing that others like Naruhaya seem to have gone ahead.

“Nobody else is here.”

This matters because even outside the main match, other players are forming teams and trying to survive the selection.

Then Junichi Wanima appears.

At first, Raichi and Gagamaru struggle to understand him without his brother translating.

But then Wanima suddenly speaks clearly.

“WAIT!!
NO! Listen up, you two…”

Wanima Forms a Team With Raichi and Gagamaru

Wanima praises Raichi’s aggressive play style.

“I’m fond of your aggressive play style.”

He says Raichi’s insight and tenacity helped Team Z get this far.

Then he praises Gagamaru’s original, unbelievable plays.

“Your original and unbelievable plays are without compare.”

Wanima believes the three of them would complement each other.

“WE MUST TEAM UP!”

The team is confirmed.

“THREE-MAN TEAM CONFIRMED!!”

This matters because the second selection continues expanding.
While Isagi’s match begins, another team forms elsewhere.

Raichi acts like he has no choice, but the label says he is overwhelmingly fine with it.

Wanima looks happy too.

Final Thoughts

Blue Lock Chapter 58 is all about setup, pressure, and emotional collision.

Isagi’s team has powerful weapons, but weak cooperation.

“It’s gonna be hard to get those two to cooperate on the field…”

Chigiri’s team has better balance, but Reo’s emotions are burning underneath the strategy.

“I’m gonna shut out Isagi…
and prove to Nagi that he made the wrong choice.”

Bachira waits in the fourth stage, believing Isagi will arrive.

“They will.”

And Isagi steps onto the field unafraid, wondering if his calm comes from his teammates — or from his own growth.

“Or is it…
because I’ve gotten stronger?”

The match begins with one answer waiting at the end:

Victory.

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