Chapter 31

**Awakening** (覚 (かく) 醒 (せい) , *Kakusei*?) is the 31st chapter of the Blue Lock manga series.

## Summary

At Blue Lock's monitoring room, Ego asks Anri if she knows what awakening is. Anri wonders if it's related to suddenly awakening superpowers. She asks if it's like how someone normal gets superhuman powers. Ego tells Anri that she's wrong, saying that only idiots would say that. Ego explains that awakening is not a supernatural phenomenon. Ego notes that awakening is like a puzzle. Like a puzzle, football has many pieces toward success. When these scramble parts fit into their proper places, the ego will bloom. Ego concludes that awakening is the moment when a striker learns who he really is and his capabilities.

On the playing field, the match is currently 3-2, with Team V in the lead. Isagi remembers Nagi's insensitive comments. Isagi tells himself that he has to shoot, or else nothing will change. Isagi will still be the forward who chokes in front of the goal. Meanwhile, Zantetsu passes the ball to Reo, telling him that the right side of the field is protected by Team Z.

Reo, with the ball, finds it difficult to do something because of Raichi's defense. Reo likened Raichi to an annoying stalker. Reo wonders why Raichi, who has been running since a while ago, is not yet tired. Raichi then tells Reo that he knows how Reo plays. Raichi says to Reo that, before every pass he does, he looks around the field. Reo looks around for teammates who are in a comfortable and safe spot, avoiding any mistakes. Raichi then says that without Nagi, Reo is just a poor dexterous guy. Offended by Raichi's taunts, Reo punches Raichi. Because of this, Reo is given a yellow card for malicious foul play. Raichi then steals the ball from Reo, who is distracted by his sudden yellow card.

Raichi passes the ball to Chigiri. Zantetsu catches up with Chigiri, telling him that he is the fastest one. Chigiri tries to run past Zantetsu; however, Zantetsu was quick to respond. Chigiri notes that Zantetsu's reaction is fast. Chigiri believes that Zantetsu's weapon may be his explosive acceleration. In hopes of passing through Zantetsu, Chigiri kicks the ball. Zantetsu tells Chigiri that no one is there to receive the ball. Zantetsu asks if it was a pass of chance. Chigiri explains to Zantetsu that it was a pass to himself. Zantetsu tells Chigiri that he was naive to think that he'll get the ball before him. Zantetsu runs past Chigiri, saying that he's the faster one. Chigiri catches up and tells him that he knows Zantetsu's faster; however, Chigiri also knows that Zantetsu is quicker only in the beginning. Chigiri sprints faster than he's ever done before, passing through Zantetsu. Chigiri kicks the ball and successfully scores a goal. The score is now 3-3.

## Chapter Notes

* Ego explains to Anri the awakening of a striker.
* Reo punches Raichi out of frustration and gets a yellow card.
* Zantetsu's weapon is his explosive acceleration, according to Chigiri.
* Chigiri beat Zantetsu in a speed battle.
* Chigiri scored a goal.
* The score right now is 3-3.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

1. Anri Teieri
2. Jinpachi Ego
3. Yoichi Isagi
4. Gurimu Igarashi
5. Jingo Raichi
6. Wataru Kuon
7. Gin Gagamaru
8. Asahi Naruhaya
9. Meguru Bachira
10. Rensuke Kunigami
11. Yudai Imamura
12. Hyoma Chigiri
13. Okuhito Iemon
14. Zantetsu Tsurugi
15. Reo Mikage
16. Seishiro Nagi