Chapter 38

**More** (もっと, *Motto*?) is the 38th chapter of Blue Lock manga series.

## Summary

On the other side, Kuon watches Team Z rejoicing after their win against Team V. Kunigami calls Kuon and tells him to join them. Kuon rejects his offer and tells him that it's fine. Kunigami tries inviting him again; however, Raichi tells him to stop. Raichi says to Kunigami that no one can erase the betrayal that Kuon did. Plus, Raichi notes that he hasn't forgiven Kuon yet. Raichi believes, nonetheless, that, thanks to Kuon grabbing Nagi's head, Team Z didn't lose. Raichi then extends his hand and invites Kuon. Kuon comes closer and reaches for Raichi's hand. Before Kuon can touch his hand, Raichi punches his face. This shocks everyone in Team Z. Raichi then says that he hates Kuon, but he'll move past his betrayal with a punch. Igaguri, Imamura, and Iemon agreed with Raichi.

After that, Kunigami helps the fallen Kuon stand. Kunigami invites Kuon to celebrate together. Kuon then apologizes to Kunigami. Subsequently, the buzzer rang, announcing the results of the first selection. With the end of the first selection, Team V and Team Z survived. Plus, the top strikers of Team W, Team X, and Team Y will also advance. Junichi Wanima (6 goals), Ikki Niko (4 goals), and Shoei Baro (10 goals) are the top strikers.

At Team Z's room, they celebrate their win against Team V and their survival in the first selection. Kuon asks if someone can get some drinks. Bachira and Isagi volunteers.

At the fifth stratum dining hall, Bachira and Isagi pick up the water bottles. Isagi then thanks Bachira for passing to him. Bachira then says that he doesn't need to thank him. Bachira notes that Isagi was able to score because of his own skills. Isagi then says that he didn't do anything special. Bachira then asks Isagi if he figured out something. Isagi agrees in an unsure manner. Isagi thinks that he was able to understand a bit more about his weapon in the previous match. Isagi realizes that he can predict future events on the field with his spatial awareness. Besides, Isagi noticed that all of his goals had been a one-touch shot. Now that he understands his skills, Isagi believes that he can now create his formula. Isagi feels like he's one step closer to becoming the world's best striker. Then, Isagi notices Bachira staring at him. Isagi felt embarrassed after saying too much. Bachira, however, laughs it off and tells him he's slowly improving his ego and confidence. Bachira jokingly repeats the words "*ego*" in a chanting manner. Bachira says to Isagi that he makes things interesting. Bachira then gives Isagi a high five. After that, Bachira gives Isagi a fake-out chop.

While laughing, Bachira and Isagi notice some players walking outside. All of them were crying. Isagi realized that they were all evicted players from the losing team. Meanwhile, Niko appears in front of Bachira and Isagi. Niko congratulates them on Team Z's victory. Niko then tells Isagi that he has something to say to him. Niko explains to Isagi that he realized something during their match. After seeing Isagi score, Niko changed his play. Niko started making goals for himself. Niko tells Isagi that Niko's still in Blue Lock thanks to Isagi's goal that day. Niko then declares to Isagi that he won't lose next time. Isagi then says to Niko that the reason Isagi survived the first selection was thanks to Niko. Isagi accepts Niko's challenge and tells Niko that he'll win next time too. Bachira then jokes and says the Isagi is quite popular.

Bringing the drinks that Kuon requested, Bachira and Isagi enter Team Z's room. Upon entering, they see their teammates sleeping on the floor. Everyone was exhausted after playing and celebrating. Next, Team Z will have to face the upcoming challenges.

## Chapter Notes

* Team V and Team Z survive the first selection arc.
* Raichi punches Kuon before he forgives his betrayal.
* The losing teams' top strikers are Junichi, Baro, and Niko.
* Only 25 players from the fifth stratum advances to the second selection.
* Niko tells Isagi that he has changed thanks to Isagi's goal then.
* Niko declares to Isagi that he'll win next time.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

1. Yoichi Isagi
2. Gurimu Igarashi
3. Jingo Raichi
4. Wataru Kuon
5. Gin Gagamaru
6. Asahi Naruhaya
7. Meguru Bachira
8. Rensuke Kunigami
9. Yudai Imamura
10. Hyoma Chigiri
11. Okuhito Iemon
12. Ikki Niko
13. Junichi Wanima