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(3rd Selection, Final Assignment, Tryouts)

I will now announce the teams.

I chose Team A.

And we'll be up against Team B.

1st Match

Who will I play alongside? Who will I play against?

We only get one match.

For us total nobodies, this is our final ticket...

(1st Match, Time Left Until Kickoff) to becoming someone.

(1st Match, Time Left Until Kickoff)

(Episode 26 The Assassin and the Ninja)

(Five Matches in Total) There will be five matches in total.

And between each match, there will be a six-hour interval.

To ensure fairness, observing the other teams' matches is prohibited.

(You may not enter the arena) You are not allowed to watch the other matches.

(You may not use the monitor room) You are not allowed to watch the other matches.

The first match will be Team A vs Team B.

Three players from each team will be chosen at random.

Team A's first player is:

(Nanase) Nanase Nijiro.

Yes, sir!

Their second player is:

(Hiori Yo) Hiori Yo.

It's me, huh?

And their third player is...

Oh?

(Isagi)

Isagi Yoichi!

R-Right!

He flinched.

Right off the bat? The very first game?

(Team A's players) I will now announce Team B's players.

(To Announce Team B's players) I will now announce Team B's players.

Who are we up against?

(Shiguma) Their first player is: Shiguma Kyohei.

Their second player is: Saramadara Kairu.

Man, they're both big guys.

A golem and a Predator, huh?

And their third player is...

(Chigiri)

Chigiri Hyoma.

'Kay.

Chigiri? That's a tough one for me.

Familiar foes, huh?

Both teams, please put on these shirts and head to your respective gates.

I have to focus on displaying my presence in this team.

In these tryouts, even my teammates are my rivals.

I'm so fricking buzzed.

"Buzzed"?

If we play well here, we become the U-20.

It's finally our time to shine.

Ah, my bad, my guy. Back where I'm from, "buzzed" means, like, "excited."

I'm Nanase, bro. I'm a first-year.

Oh, uh, I'm Isagi. Nice to meet you. I'm a second-year.

So that makes ya my senior!

I'm all prepared to let ya teach me stuff!

S-Sure thing.

I'm also a second-year.

Name's Hiori. Nice to meetcha.

Oh, that's a Kansai accent.

Yeah, I'm from Kyoto.

Hey, so if you are a Kyotoite, that doesn't make ya an elephant?

Do you mean "elegant"?

So I'm an elephant now, am I?

My bad, my guy.

Shucks.

Wait, what is this sense of unity?

It's so refreshing!

Lock off.

Donkey.

I'll kill you.

(BLEAK) It's been unrelentingly bleak so far.

(Gentle Parallel World) This team makes me feel all relaxed.

(Gentle Parallel World) You said it, bud. I feel right at home.

But whatever happens from here on out, no hard feelings.

Likewise. Seems our lives are riding on this one game.

I so fricking wanna play for Japan, man!

Yeah.

Let's go butt heads.

We'll collide with everything we've built so far.

Oh, here they come.

The small fry interns.

Isagi?

Oh, you two know each other?

Yeah, kinda. We're former teammates.

Nice to meet ya, bro!

Oh, huh.

Don't worry about it. That's just how he is.

Here they come.

(3rd Selection Tryout Team B)

Team B.

(3rd Selection Tryout Team B)

Hey, we're gonna leave the defense to y'all.

That goes without saying.

It depends on the flow.

Let's go.

The key to acing the tryouts is "assertion and coexistence" with the Top 6.

I have to give this one match absolutely everything I've got.

The first to five goals wins this five-a-side tryout match.

The first match between Team A and Team B starts now.

Time to explode.

Pipe down, pink antenna-head.

Shut up and follow my lead.

First, I need to be an appealing option.

I'll start by adjusting to the attacking patterns of Rin and Shidou.

I'm unstoppable.

License and registration.

That was superfast, man.

Wow.

He's fast enough to hinder Shidou's aggressive dribbling.

He reacts fast, too. It's easy to see how they made it this far.

In that case, I should move up and support.

To me, Shidou.

Oh? What an attentive newcomer.

This is good. I mustn't misjudge my way into this game.

I have to do what I can with these eyes of mine...

and go wherever they take me.

Let's go, Rin.

I'll draw out your talent to assert myself.

The distance and timing Rin wants...

If you and I can coexist...

no one can stop us on their first try!

Right there. That's the final line.

That's the last pass that gets you in behind.

I can tell what you're thinking, dopey Isagi.

Chigiri?

He won't let me get past him that easy.

Clear it!

I'm cutting off this wave.

My ball.

Shidou?

He was in the other half just now.

But from that position, he'll be surrounded even if he does get the ball.

I can predict that development.

That future.

I've got to link up with Shidou.

Shidou has the ball, so if I can get myself here and he passes it to me...

Here, right?

Eat it!

Huh?

A no-look, backheel shot?

Are you serious? What kind of position was that to take a shot from?

Every cell in my body multiplies so that I can score a goal.

It was this impossible physical ability that dumped out Kunigami.

Boom! Boom, boom, boom.

This is how the No.2, Shidou Ryusei, plays soccer.

So his defending and overall play are second-rate,

but his body's built specifically for scoring goals, huh?

All righty, data entered. I've figured out Antenna Boy, more or less.

So now, it's output time.

(Tryouts 1st Match)

I'm still not an appealing option.

I gotta get the ball and try again.

Is he looking for a pass to play?

I can steal it. The ball's too far away from him!

Did he trick me?

Dumdum.

Sorry, bub, but I only make bets I know I can win.

He's solid as a rock!

Target your opponent's weakness, not his strength.

Your odds of winning are higher.

That's the ironclad rule of how to win.

Isagi Yoichi, the A team's weak link is you.

With special teammates around you, your level rises to match them.

But alone, you're average at best.

I'm gonna crush your team, starting with you.

What are you gossiping about?

Lemme in on it.

You'd better treat the wound or it's gonna fester.

Damn it! With the two of us, we can steal the ball...

Yowza! Sweet technique.

He used all those step overs to throw us off balance and keep us guessing.

This is how the No.3, Karasu Tabito, plays soccer.

I'm gonna poke you where it hurts until you overdose, dumdum.

This guy's a villain.

Caw! Lovin' it, Crow Boy.

Karasu Tabito, AKA "the Assassin."

Once he's identified yer weaknesses using his super-sharp analysis,

he'll keep coming after ya until yer down and out.

He's set his sights on you, Isagi-kun.

You sure do know a lot, Hiori.

Yeah. We were both on the same youth team in Kansai.

I've got one piece of advice for you.

Let him attack your weaknesses. You gotta push through with yer strengths.

He's right. I can't overcome my weaknesses in this game.

My strengths are...

my spatial awareness,

my off-the-ball movement,

and my direct shot.

I have to fight using those.

It's getting interesting.

Not at all.

I'm going with the same pattern, Isagi-chan.

You plan to use my passing and Rin's to score a goal yourself, huh?

I knew you'd be here, Karasu.

He got here so fast.

He's keeping pace with me and blocking my route to Rin.

In that case, I'll force open a new passing lane to Rin.

Crap. If he wedges himself between me and the ball now...

It's like I said.

Individually, you're no more than average.

I see now. That's what he's been doing all this time.

Measuring the distance to his opponent. Stopping them from moving.

The key to Karasu's play is how his hands control the distance to his opponent.

You're holding everyone back, Isagi Yoichi.

I'll cover ya!

Let's take out this crow with a three-on-one!

This'll work!

Crush him and steal the ball back!

Sneakin' stealthily on his tippy-toes.

Like a ninja.

Aw, hell. Over there!

Rin-kun!

When did he get behind me?

Whoosh.

He left Rin in the dust?

Get Karasu to keep the ball and draw them in,

then seize the chance to score a goal. That's the shadow striker way.

This is how No.4, Otoya, AKA "the Ninja," plays soccer.

Plus, he actually is the descendant of a ninja.

Aw, shit, dude. What crazy specs!

You were a second late, dumdum.

Shut up. You need to adjust to me.

"The Assassin" "The Ninja"

The destructive power of these two is no joke!

This pair made it through the second selection together,

so even here at Blue Lock, their combo is top-class.

Hmph. Half-baked runts.

You ready, Rin?

Go ahead and try.

Karasu's blocking the route to me.

Is that why I'm being removed from the equation?

Adjust to me.

Sure thing. Gimme something.

The one-two passing I was doing...

He copied it after seeing it once?

Hiori's passing is incredible.

Try to outrun me, Mr. Genius's Little Bro.

Too slow.

Gimme it, No.1.

Back off, Antenna Boy.

I'm gonna stop you!

What?

Huh?

Using Shidou's movement as a decoy,

he waited until the goalie's view was obstructed before hitting a "blind" shot.

Nice.

Hah. So Itoshi Rin really is on a whole other level.

It's no good.

I can't get into this game at all.

I'm getting pinned down by Karasu individually,

and Rin and Shidou are having no problems scoring without me.

At this rate, the game will end without me doing anything.

I need to shake off Karasu and wheedle my way into their attacking patterns.

How can I show my presence in this game?

I'm sure that's what Isagi's thinking,

but the truth is, aside from the four Top 6 players,

no one's managed to assert themselves in this match, myself included.

For the Top 6, we're nothing but replaceable pawns.

But if I try to force things, I'll just end up spinning my wheels and making myself bait.

Don't go competing with No.1.

Shut up. I'll do what I want.

Then, I ain't passing to ya, dumdum.

Never asked you to.

I won't worry about the situation right now.

I'll just focus on what I can do in the moment!

Come and get it, No. 2.

Even if I try to get in between them,

he won't pass to me unless I'm more agile than Otoya.

So if I wanna survive, I shouldn't hang about the center of the field where it's congested,

but go out to the right wing!

My legs can kick it into high gear and reach top speed when I've got space to run into.

I don't need to adjust to their attacks!

I'll...

I'll pry open this field with my own weapon!

I'll blast it!

Even if I have to bundle him over...

Look at me, Karasu!

...I'll stop him!

Don't you wanna use these legs?!

Not bad, Red.

I'll give you a chance.

Karasu?

It got to me!

Not so fast, redhead.

Perfection, ninja dude.

Right now, this is the only option, isn't it?!

Your speed...

gets me real excited.

Hell yeah!

Chigiri...

He showed them a new possibility for their attack pattern and made them acknowledge him.

Nice cross, lady ninja.

I'm a guy, you know.

This one's useful.

So that's "assertion and coexistence."

For those of us outside of the Top 6, that's the only way to survive.

Damn it. Rin's not even considering using me.

Hiori?

While assessing the situation, he's calmly passing it around with Rin.

He's desperate to get involved in the game by doing what he can.

In that case, I'll do what I can do.

I'll position myself in front of the goal and wait for a chance to hit my direct shot!

Oh no you don't, Mr. Average.

Karasu?

I'll run into his blind spot off-the-ball!

Ya thought I wouldn't see that?

Damn it all! I'm not done yet!

In front of the goal? Right there?

Here it comes! The perfect trajectory.

No, wait. It's another pass to Rin?

Nope. It's for me.

You...

Shidou?

The hell are youse doin'?

Got it! Push up!

Let's counter, Otoya!

A short ball to Karasu.

There's no straight man in your double act?

Then, allow me to deliver the punch line.

Aw, hell. They're close to winning.

This is bad.

But why'd they crash into each other?

Rin reads the field and arrives at the optimal course of action,

while Shidou relies on instinct to pick the perfect choice.

They got the same answer, but couldn't link up because their processes were so different?

That was mine!

Antenna berserker!

Irritating bottom eyelash jerk!

Is it possible these two Top 6 players have the worst compatibility?

No, wait.

Is this a piece I can take advantage of?

Blue Lock Additional Time!

(Blue Lock Additional Time!)

(Isagi Yoichi Episode 26: Each Parallel World)

(Thunk)

Man, I'm starving.

But I need something to drink now.

Hm, water or tea?

Oh, while I'm here, I'll get some for Nanase and Hiori, too.

Huh?

(Hiori Yo) (Nanase Nijiro) (Huh)

(Hiori Yo) (Nanase Nijiro) (Huh) Oh?

(Hiori Yo) (Nanase Nijiro) (Huh) Huh?

Were we all thinking the same thing?

Yup.

Silly us.

(Gentle Parallel World) Behold, the gentle parallel world!

(Shiguma Kyohei, Chigiri Hyoma) We're only together for one match,

(Saramadara Kairu) but it's nice working with you.

In battle, the one who finds the flow is the one who wins.

I'm a surfer, and finding the flow is how I've survived so far.

Jeez, Predatorhead's going off about something.

How about the golem over here?

Nice working with you.

I shouldn't talk to suspicious people.

That's what Gram-gram told me.

He's just a rude grandma's boy!

I'm gonna be the big wave.

These guys are impossible.

(Incompatible Parallel World) Behold, the incompatible parallel world.

(Aryu Jyubei) It's Itoshi Rin's Team A that can

create chemical reactions with my glam.

That's the most glam choice.

And...

If the other two alongside me are also glam,

(Team Super Glam) I can shine and show off as Team Super Glam.

(Team Super Glam) This presence is...

Tanaka Shingen.

(Tanaka Shingen) Gotta take a whiz.

So crude. So not glam.

(Wanima Junichi) Wanima Junichi.

(Pluck!) Glare!

(Pluck!) Care complete.

(Pluck!) His idea of beauty is so not glam.

(Igarashi Gurimu) Igarashi Gurimu.

Namusan soccer!

Just as a life form, he is so not glam.

God, please don't make me team up with these three totally un-glam rubes.

(So-Not-Glam Parallel World) Hey, look! A giant booger!

I-It's huge!

Namu ami-double up!