Blue Lock chapter 299 spoilers: Ego Jinpachi "LOCKS OFF" Nagi as Isagi and Reo plead his case

Modified Apr 14, 2025 13:59 GMT

Blue Lock chapter 299 spoilers: Ego Jinpachi "LOCKS OFF" Nagi as Isagi and Reo plead his case — Ego, Nagi, and Reo as seen in Blue Lock anime (Image via 8bit)

The alleged Blue Lock chapter 299 spoilers were supposed to reveal how Seishiro Nagi and Reo Mikage would react to the final auction rankings for the Neo Egoist League. Unsurprisingly, the alleged spoilers did not disappoint, as the manga depicted Isagi and Reo advocating for Nagi's case.

In the previous chapter, Nagi attempted to score a goal without relying on Reo. Unfortunately, Nagi relied on him and lost the ball to Bachira, who then scored the winning goal for FC Barcha. This effectively determined the auction value rankings. Shockingly, Seishiro Nagi was ranked 24th and effectively locked off from Blue Lock.

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

Blue Lock chapter 299 spoilers: Ego explains how Nagi's talent withered

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

According to the alleged Blue Lock chapter 299 spoilers, the upcoming chapter will be titled Blue Tears. It begins with Ego Jinpachi announcing the final auction rankings. Players like Nanase, Raichi, Zantetsu, and Kiyora were pleased to have made the cutoff. In contrast, others like Tokimitsu and Igarashi were devastated to find they had ranked outside the top 23 spots.

Just as Blue Lock chapter 299 spoilers revealed, Ego Jinpachi instructed those ranked outside the top 23 to "LOCK OFF," Yoichi Isagi questioned him about why Nagi didn't make the cut. According to Ego, Nagi couldn’t contribute adequately in the match. While he had some standout moments, the gap between his good and bad plays was too significant, and his salary reflected his abilities.

Reo Mikage as seen in the Blue Lock manga (Image via Kodansha)

Isagi continued to plead Nagi's case when Reo Mikage stepped in. Blue Lock chapter 299 spoilers showed Reo asking Ego to recalculate, insisting that there was no way Nagi could be disqualified. His talent was recognized worldwide. Although he wasn’t always at his best, he had miracle plays that only he could execute. Thus, Reo believed Nagi was a genius who deserved a better outcome.

Ego Jinpachi immediately countered Reo, stating that Blue Lock wasn't a daycare but a laboratory designed to create the world’s best players. While Reo referred to Nagi as a genius, Ego argued that his talent had already diminished.

"Talent" isn’t just about believing in one's abilities; it’s about proving them. Friends and rivals, goals and feelings can amplify or stifle one’s “talent,” sometimes leading to something far beyond mere “talent.” According to Ego, Seishiro Nagi’s fake volley in the third match exemplified this notion.

Seishiro Nagi as seen in Blue Lock manga (Image via Kodansha)

At that moment, Nagi surpassed his "talent," creating an illusion that led the world to expect more from him. Instead, Nagi should have disciplined himself to admit that those results were "more than talent." However, what truly diminished Nagi's "talent" was his goal. By scoring that goal, Seishiro Nagi fulfilled his dream of “winning against Yoichi Isagi.” With that, he felt satisfied and lost the drive to aim higher.

By this point, Nagi should have realistically overcome his satisfaction. Even if he had lost, he should’ve continued to fuel that insatiable ego. Unfortunately for Nagi, teaming up with Reo killed his talent. While Nagi's talent had already diminished, Reo kept trying to nurture it, hoping it would bloom again and flourish.

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Blue Lock chapter 299 spoilers then showed Reo crying, asking Ego to stop. Instead, Ego Jinpachi told Reo to shut up. He expressed that only crazy dreamers who won't stop until they reach the pinnacle of the world belong in that space.

Following that, Ego Jinpachi asked Seishiro Nagi to go home if he was satisfied with anything less than that. Shortly after, Blue Lock chapter 299 spoilers showed Seishiro Nagi turning to Reo Mikage to say something.