The wait for the next chapter of Blue Lock has fans counting down. After an emotional chapter marked by Seishiro Nagi's farewell, the future of the plot takes a new direction. The Golden Week break has postponed the release of chapter 301 until May 7th at 12:00 PM (Japan time).
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Until then, various theories and expectations are emerging about what Ego Jinpachi, Yoichi Isagi, and the other players will face next. So, with the Neo Egoist League coming to an end, the focus now turns to the Japanese national team's preparations for the highly anticipated U-20 World Cup.
Master Strikers and foreigners must say goodbye to Blue Lock
The conclusion of the Neo Egoist League brings with it the end of the Master Strikers' and foreign players' stay at the Blue Lock facility. While Bastard Munchen demonstrated clear differences in skill between Japanese and foreign players, not all teams reflected this disparity. Therefore, Chapter 301 may bring emotional farewell moments between some characters who built strong bonds during the competition.
Yoichi Isagi is expected to spend some final time with Michael Kaiser and Noel Noa. While Kaiser, known for his competitive streak, is unlikely to show much sentimentality, Noel Noa may leave Isagi with valuable words of encouragement before he departs. This potential advice should directly impact Isagi's next stage of development as a world-class striker.
Ego Jinpachi to reveal plans for U-20 World Cup
With the international tournament approaching, strategist Ego Jinpachi needs to accelerate the preparation of his remaining players. Furthermore, Chapter 301 may reveal Ego's planned training plan, focusing on the new roles each athlete will be expected to perform during the competition.
While some fans speculate about the possibility of a brief break for the players to visit their families, that chance is slim. The time until the World Cup is short, and each week of training will be crucial to ensuring Japan has a realistic chance of winning the title. Therefore, it's most likely that Ego will immediately begin an intense physical, tactical, and psychological preparation regime to shape the ideal squad.
There is a chance for Ego to interact with eliminated players
Even if it's not his usual style, there's a small chance Ego Jinpachi will pay attention to eliminated players. A precedent for this has already been shown in the case of Kunigami Rensuke, who received special training to become a player inspired by Noel Noa.
If this approach is repeated, Ego could offer a new opportunity to some of the eliminated players, either to integrate them as strategic reserves or to reinforce the team in case of unforeseen circumstances. It's worth remembering that, although FIFA allows only 23 players to be registered for the competition, it's common practice to take 26 athletes to deal with injuries and illnesses. This reinforces the theory that a new selection process could occur, increasing the tension and competitiveness within Blue Lock.
Additionally, the chapter may feature a scene between Ego Jinpachi and Anri Teieri, discussing the future of the eliminated contestants and strategies to keep the group competitive. This interaction would add even more depth to the plot, demonstrating that, even for those left out, the doors to Blue Lock are never completely closed.
