Blue Lock chapter 280 spoilers: Isagi loses hope to become the world's best as Ego hints at a new evolution

Modified Oct 21, 2024 16:08 GMT

Blue Lock chapter 280 spoilers: Isagi loses hope to become the world — Yoichi Isagi and Ego Jinpachi as seen in Blue Lock anime (Image via 8bit)

With the alleged Blue Lock chapter 280 spoilers, the manga was supposed to reveal Paris X Gen's counterattack after Julian Loki blocked Michael Kaiser's free kick. Needless to say, the alleged spoilers left fans satisfied as the manga not only showcased the counterattack but also what Isagi thought about geniuses.

The previous chapter saw Yoichi Isagi try to intercept Michael Kaiser's free kick. However, as Kaiser had used Kaiser Impact Point Magnus, Isagi failed to reach the ball. Nevertheless, to everyone's surprise, Julian Loki who started moving much later reached the ball and cleared it away.

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers from the Blue Lock manga.

Blue Lock chapter 280 spoilers: Igaguri stops Rin Itoshi

Julian Loki as seen in Blue Lock manga (Image via Kodansha)

According to Blue Lock chapter 280 spoilers, the upcoming chapter will be titled 'The Prodigy's Wall.' The chapter picks up right from where the previous chapter ended. Following Julian Loki's block, the free ball dropped to Tabito Karasu, who passed it to Zantetsu Tsurugi. Right upon receiving the ball, Zantetsu started sprinting towards the opposite goal.

While the Bastard Munchen players tried coming up with ways to stop them, Isagi was left questioning the meaning of genius. Until now, Isagi believed that 'geniuses' were amazing players but talents like Julian Loki could not be put into the same category as others. Hence, Isagi made it his mission to comprehend the concept of a 'genius.'

Noel Noa as seen in Blue Lock manga (Image via Kodansha)

If genius was someone who excelled in unimaginable plays, Rin and Noa were certainly in that category. Blue Lock chapter 280 spoilers then saw Isagi going to Noa, asking him what he could do next in such a situation. However, Noel Noa was least bothered about Isagi as he only cared about those players who wanted to beat him. At that moment, Noa felt nothing from Isagi, hence he had no advice for him.

This helped Isagi realize that 'geniuses' weren't logical but were those who naturally became the center of the football world. Upon realizing this, Blue Lock chapter 280 spoilers saw Isagi accept that he was not a genius but only a 'prodigy' who could adapt to geniuses.

Igarashi Gurimu as seen in Blue Lock manga (Image via Kodansha)

Blue Lock chapter 280 spoilers then switched to Paris X Gen's attack as Charles Chevalier made a long pass. While Ryusei Shidou rushed to receive it, Michael Kaiser blocked his path. That's when it was revealed that Charles's pass was meant for Rin Itoshi.

Just as Rin trapped the ball, the Bastard Munchen players tried to body him. At that moment, Rin Itoshi's path was again blocked by Igarashi Gurimu, who used malicia to stop Rin and win a free kick for Bastard Munchen.

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Blue Lock chapter 280 spoilers switched back to Yoichi Isagi as he deduced that if he was just a prodigy, he was incapable of defeating the geniuses in the future. His weapons were ones that he honed through his own efforts and meticulous steps.

As for the path that was ahead of him, it could only be conquered by special players. Therefore, Isagi believed that he was soon going to disappear. He wanted to defeat Rin and the World's Best, but upon realizing that he was not a genius, he could no longer picture himself winning against them.

Ego Jinpachi as seen in Blue Lock anime (Image via 8bit)

Right after, Blue Lock chapter 280 spoilers switched to Ego Jinpachi as he gave fans an analogy of Isagi's situation. Isagi had finally hit the 'prodigy's wall.' While the wall is saddening, it could also act as a stepping stone for one's career. However, the new path only opened to those who have reached this wall. With that, Ego Jinpachi hinted at an 'evolution' that Isagi could attain while being blocked by the wall.