Chapter 29

**Flash of Evolution** (進 (しん) 化 (か) の一 (いっ) 閃 (せん) , *Shinka no Issen*?) is the 29th chapter of the Blue Lock manga series.

## Summary

Team Z goes to Bachira, shocked by his skills. Imamura tells Bachira that he was so amazing to be able to score by himself. Igaguri then says that Bachira did a super special goal where he went beyond his limits. Feeling the adrenaline rush, Igaguri believes that he can also do something like that. Kunigami then stops Igaguri and tells him that he doesn't have to do anything absurd like Bachira. Kunigami states that Bachira's goal was thanks to his dribbling weapon; however, it became special after Bachira developed his own formula. Kunigami then recommends Team Z to find and define their own formulas to score against Team V.

The game resumes with 65 minutes left. Unlike before, Team Z are in high spirits thanks to Bachira's play. Seeing Team Z's optimistic outlook, Reo feels pissed. Zantetsu asks if Reo is getting upset. Reo tells him that he isn't; instead, he hates the fact that their half-year long relationship (Chapter 23) is getting tarnished by Team Z. Igaguri wonders what Reo means about a half-year long relationship.

Meanwhile, Isagi asks Raichi to cover Reo. Raichi then tells Isagi that he doesn't take orders from anyone. Isagi then says that Raichi's physique is much better than him, making it possible for Raichi to stop Reo. Isagi then tells Team Z that they must focus on stopping Reo. Everyone from Team Z agrees except for Raichi. Reluctantly agreeing, Raichi threatens the team, saying that if Team Z loses in the match, he'll hunt each and every one's entire bloodline. Reo, in possession of the ball, tries to get past Raichi's defense; however, Reo finds the task difficult. Although just defending, Raichi declares to Reo that he won't let his football career end in this match. Finding it impossible to get past Raichi, Reo passes the ball to Zantetsu.

Zantetsu receives the ball and tells Reo that he'll surely get past through the opponents' defense. Chigiri catches up to Zantetsu and stops him from his tracks. Chigiri then declares to Zantetsu that he is the speed king. Zantetsu replies that Chigiri isn't on his level, calls him a slowpoke, and runs even faster. Seeing that Zantetsu will score soon, Chigiri stops him. Zantetsu is shocked to see Chigiri catching up to him. To avoid the ball from being stolen, Zantetsu passes to Nagi. Surrounded by Igaguri and Naruhaya, Nagi receives the ball. With Nagi having his back turned to the goal, Igaguri thought that Nagi wouldn't be able to score at once. Naruhaya believes that he or Igaguri can steal it from Nagi before he scores. Contrasting their beliefs, Nagi slowly goes to a shooting position. Nagi then kicks the ball, hoping to score another goal. Noticing Nagi slowly going to a shooting position, Igaguri stops the ball with his face. Then, Bachira retrieves the ball.
Seeing Bachira with the ball, Reo marks him. Reo then says to Bachira that his score a while ago was just a fluke. Reo then tells him that he won't be able to score another goal against him. Bachira then states that the situation has changed. Unlike before, Bachira's not the only one who will attack. Bachira declares to Reo that it's time for Team Z's revival and passes the ball to Kunigami.

Kunigami receives the ball. With Kunigami in possession of the ball, Reo shouts for his team to stop Kunigami from entering his shooting zone. Meanwhile, Kunigami sees that he's still far from his shooting range. Plus, several players from Team V are blocking his way. Gagamaru appears from Kunigami's sight and tells Kunigami to pass to him. In his mind, Kunigami believes that, as a striker, passing should only be his last resort. Stuck in his thoughts, Kunigami is startled when Isagi began shouting. Isagi yells at Kunigami, telling him not to panic. Isagi then tells Kunigami to take the risk like a football superhero. Thanks to Isagi's words, Kunigami goes back to his senses. Despite not entering his shooting range (28 meters), Kunigami tries to surpass his limits and kicks the ball, hoping to score a goal. Team V tries to stop the ball; however, the ball seems to have an irregular course. A player from Team V notices that the ball isn't spinning. Team V failed to stop the ball, earning Team Z a goal. The first half ended with a game score of 3-2.

## Chapter Notes

* Raichi's defense made it impossible for Reo to get past him.
* It is still unknown who is faster between Chigiri and Zantetsu.
* Igaguri stops Nagi's kick with his head.
* Kunigami went beyond his limits, scoring from a location that's more than 28 meters from the goal.
* The first half ended with a score of 3-2, with Team V in the lead.

## 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. Zantetsu Tsurugi
13. Reo Mikage
14. Seishiro Nagi