Countdown till the War begins

With only 20 days left until the U-20 World Cup, Isagi was called back to Japan.

But before leaving Spain, he did something that should've been impossible.

In just over a month, he had:

🏆 Won the UEFA Champions League.⚽ Claimed the Golden Boot.🥇 Secured the Ballon d'Or.🔥 Dominated Europe and became the best player of the season.

One month.

And he had crushed the world.

His name was everywhere.

"The best striker of the next generation has arrived.""He isn't just world-class—he's transcendent.""Isagi Yoichi might truly be football's next GOAT."

The world was his.

But now, he had to lead Japan to glory.

The Return to Blue Lock

When he landed in Japan, the entire country buzzed with excitement.

And when he stepped foot into Blue Lock, the reactions were priceless.

"Yo, Isagi! Back from Europe, huh?" – Bachira grinned, bouncing on his feet.

"Tch. You really think you're all that?" – Rin scowled, but the fire in his eyes burned even brighter.

"I hate to admit it… but this guy is a monster." – Barou crossed his arms, his expression unreadable.

"If you're this good, I'll just surpass you." – Kaiser smirked, but deep down, he knew the gap was enormous.

"The more you shine, the more I want to crush you." – Shidou cracked his knuckles, grinning like a madman.

Everyone had seen his European domination.

But while they respected him, they still dreamed of surpassing him.

Too bad for them. They were light-years behind.

Ego's Ultimate Training Regime

Ego wasted no time.

"You saw what Isagi did. That level is the bare minimum if you want to conquer the world."

He pushed them beyond their limits.

📌 Tactical drills.📌 Physical enhancement training.📌 Match simulations against top pros.📌 Synchronization sessions to perfect their chemistry.

Even Isagi was put through the wringer.

But he thrived.

He adapted, improved, optimized— and by the end of it, he was even sharper.

And in his free time?

Well…

Between the relentless training, Isagi found time to spend with Anri.

The two of them would sneak in small moments together, away from Ego's constant monitoring.

One evening, as they sat outside, looking at the clear Japanese night sky, Anri spoke softly.

"You're really incredible, Isagi."

Isagi chuckled, leaning back.

"You think so?"

She gave him a light shove.

"The whole world thinks so, idiot."

They shared a laugh, and before she could react—

He leaned in and pressed a small kiss on her cheek.

Her face turned red instantly.

"T-Tch… idiot…" She mumbled, looking away.

Isagi just grinned.

Life was good.

But soon, it was time for war.

With only 48 hours left, the final piece of the puzzle arrived—

💥 The Group Draw. 💥

📢 PIFA (The World Football Organization) officially announced the groups.

And when Isagi saw the list, his blood boiled with excitement.

U-20 World Cup Group Stages

Group A

🇯🇵 Japan🇩🇪 Germany🇧🇷 Brazil🇳🇱 Netherlands

Group B

🇫🇷 France🇦🇷 Argentina🇪🇸 Spain🇺🇸 USA

Group C

🇮🇹 ItalyEngland🇵🇹 Portugal🇲🇽 Mexico

Group D

🇧🇪 Belgium🇰🇷 South Korea🇿🇦 South Africa🇦🇺 Australia

Japan's group was brutal.

🇩🇪 Germany. Kaiser. Ness. Meta-strikers.🇧🇷 Brazil. Flair, skill, and absolute unpredictability.🇳🇱 Netherlands. Total football. Tactical masterminds.

Isagi grinned.

Perfect.

If I'm going to prove I'm the best, I need to crush the strongest teams.

In two days, the world would witness the ultimate evolution of Isagi Yoichi.

The entire Blue Lock team stood together, looking at the group-stage draw.

Tension filled the air.

And then, Ego's voice boomed over the speakers.

"The world thinks you're underdogs.""That Japan is a joke.""That you're just a bunch of kids playing pretend."

His voice grew sharper.

"So prove them wrong."

"You have one job."

"Kill their egos."

💥 The war was about to begin. 💥

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