Isagi’s team scores the first goal through seamless teamwork. After Rin and Bachira attempt a Hyperspeed Scissor and feint, Isagi intercepts Bachira’s pass and initiates a rapid chain: Baro pressures Bachira, Isagi steals the ball, Nagi delivers a one-touch pass, and Chigiri outpaces Rin and Aryu to score. This highlights Isagi’s growing spatial awareness and…
Rin Itoshi dominates with a midfield goal, showcasing ruthless skill. His “soccer is war” philosophy clashes with Isagi’s teamwork approach, pushing Isagi to evolve under pressure. Themes: ego vs. adaptation, survival mentality.
The Second Selection begins: players form teams of 3 (later 5), with losers facing elimination. Isagi and Bachira strategize alliances, while Ego reveals all survivors are from Wing 5, dismantling hierarchy myths. Themes: ego-driven alliances, ruthless survival.
Team Z faces Team W, led by the Wanima brothers, who exploit Chigiri’s past injury to unsettle him. Despite early success with Kuon’s hat-trick, the match turns when Kuon betrays Team Z, revealing their strategies to Team W in exchange for becoming Team Z’s “top scorer” (allowing him to advance even if they lose). The…
Barou’s defiant “awakening” as a striker peaks with a ruthless cross-chop dribble goal, symbolizing his rejection of teamwork through imagery of “hands” dragging at his past self. Isagi’s victory isolates Barou, highlighting their clash—selfish brilliance vs. strategic collaboration. Fans celebrate his “Black Air Force energy” but question his solo-play sustainability. The chapter ends with Barou…
