Ikki Niko/Synopsis

**Table of Contents**
History • First Selection Arc • Second Selection Arc
References
## History

#### Team Z vs Team Y

   The game starts with Bachira as Team Z's first forward. Bachira effortlessly breaks through Team Y's defense by himself using his super-solo strategy. Nonetheless, Bachira was caught unprepared when Niko stole the ball from behind (a blindspot). Isagi remarks that, like Team Z, Team Y has its own trick on its sleeves.

While playing, Isagi noticed that Okawa has not been moving for some time. Then, suddenly, Okawa started moving from his place. Apparently, Okawa was precisely waiting for the right time to attack. Isagi concluded that Team Z was able to attack only because Team Y allowed them to attack. All this time, Okawa was waiting for Niko to give him the signal to attack.

The match resumes, with Niko becoming more offensive and aggressive in the field. Meanwhile, Kunigami has the ball and looks for a teammate he can pass to. Struggling to pass the ball, Kunigami overlooked Niko's presence. Niko used this opportunity to steal the ball from Kunigami and send it to his teammate. This shocked Isagi since he thought Niko would pass it to Okawa, who was great at scoring. The game continues. As each minute passes, Team Z is losing their chance for victory.

In the middle of the spirited game, Isagi realizes that he was wrong all along. Not just mistaken, the whole Team Z was tricked. Isagi learned that it wasn't Okawa who they need to keep watch of. Instead, it was Niko. Niko was pulling all the shots for Team Y. The core of Team Y was Niko, not Okawa. Niko has been maintaining Team Y's defensive and offensive stability. Niko has been Team Y's secret leader.

    In the court, Niko reveals to Isagi that if it weren't for him, Okawa would have scored his second goal. If that had happened, Team Y would have already won. Niko also tells Isagi that they have the very same eyes, but Isagi cannot win against him. According to Niko, he is in control of the game right now.

The game proceeds with Naruhaya in possession of the ball. The ball, however, was stolen from him. A player from Team Y took the ball and passed the ball towards Niko. However, Isagi saw this pass coming and stopped it from coming to Niko. Isagi declares that he will catch every pass heading Niko's way. Niko finds this annoying. Niko then strikes a conversation with Isagi. He reminisces Ego's words about each player having a weapon.

Niko then tells Isagi that his weapon is his eye for knowing exactly where on the field he must be. Though he may not be quick on his feet, Niko believes that his weapon is enough to secure his position in Blue Lock. Even if Isagi attempts to stop him, Niko knows that Isagi cannot prevent his planning.

With only a minute left, every player from both teams went on an all-out attack. This is the last chance for both teams. Since everyone in Team Y will be on the offensive, Team Z is having difficulty defending. Fortunately for Team Y, Niko has the ball. Although Niko is in front of Iemon, Niko chose to pass to Okawa instead. Before the ball reached Okawa, Isagi stops it with his leg.

   Isagi notes that Niko would always send the ball to Okawa since he emits the goal scent more than anyone. Since Isagi and Niko have similar weapons, they had the same train of thought towards Okawa. Isagi then informs Niko that this is Team Z's win. Likewise, Isagi calls Niko a talentless striker for passing at a critical moment. After Isagi scored, the buzzer rang, signaling the end of the match. The speaker announced the win of Team Z and the loss of Team Y. After the announcement, players from Team Y lie on the floor exhausted and frustrated about their loss. Isagi then sees Niko crying. However, instead of sympathizing with them, Isagi felt joy after winning and crushing their opponents' dreams.

#### Team Y vs Team W

At Team Z's monitoring room, the team discusses their next match. They also watched the game between Team W and Team Y. Apparently, the match between them ended in a draw thanks to Niko and the Wanima brothers (Keisuke and Junichi). Looking back, the old Niko wouldn't score his own goals but instead pass and rely on others. Bachira suggested that someone might have inspired Niko.

#### Team Z vs Team V

Once the game between Team Z and Team V ended, the speaker announced the results of Blue Lock's first selection. With the conclusion 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.

Team Z celebrates in their shared room after the announcement. Kuon then asks if someone can refill their water bottles. Subsequently, Bachira and Isagi volunteers.

At the fifth stratum dining hall, Bachira and Isagi pick up the water bottles. 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 he 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.

## References

*Blue Lock* Manga: Chapter 10.
*Blue Lock* Manga: Chapter 11.
*Blue Lock* Manga: Chapter 12.
*Blue Lock* Manga: Chapter 13.
*Blue Lock* Manga: Chapter 23.