Blue Lock enforces rules that place five teams in one group, but only the teams that finish in the first and second positions in the standings will advance.

As a result, three teams must accept their fate and be eliminated if they fail to secure the top two positions. However, there is one astonishing rule: the top scorer from the three losing teams still has the right to advance to the second selection stage of Blue Lock.

Here are three insights into Isagi Yoichi’s decision to pass to Kunigami in Blue Lock:

1. Individual Battle for the Top Scorer Title

During the match between Team X and Team Z, the players from both teams fought with burning passion. They fiercely competed for the ball, whether against their opponents or even their own teammates, with one blazing goal in their hearts: to secure a ticket to the second Blue Lock selection as the top scorer.

There was no sign of teamwork—every player became selfish, determined to score goals on their own. It was as if the objective of the game was to claim a dazzling individual victory rather than win as a unified team.

Barou, the star player of Team X, shone brilliantly on the field as he skillfully seized the contested ball from the chaotic crowd of players from both Team X and Team Z. With exceptional individual prowess, Barou executed a flawless heel flick and nutmeg to outmaneuver Team Z’s defenders. The result was a stunning goal that King Barou fired into Team Z’s net, securing a 1-0 lead for Team X.

Meanwhile, the players of Team Z continued to fight individually, each striving to take the ball and claim the top scorer title. On the other hand, Team X underwent an incredible transformation, forming a harmonious unit. The players of Team X willingly became servants to their king—the illustrious King Barou. As a result, Team X dominated Team Z with a crushing final score of 5-0.