Chapter 222 of Blue Lock opens Volume 26 with Snuffy unveiling the Berserker Formation, and Isagi realizing that the Ubers master reads the pitch even more sharply than his own Metavision can.
Summary
Watching from the bench, Hiori is stirred by the match and longs to get involved. Isagi, meanwhile, sets his sights on the next goal, knowing that with he and Kaiser level on one apiece, one more would put him ahead. On the other side, Baro talks with Snuffy about their scheme, which Snuffy dubs the Berserker Formation.
Studying the reshaped setup, Isagi sees more Ubers bodies committed to attack, with Niko and Lorenzo linking to push the ball forward. As he moves to cut out a pass, Snuffy arrives to block him and take the ball, praising Isagi's vision even as Isagi concludes that Snuffy has out-read his Metavision entirely.
Noa joins Isagi to trap Snuffy, but Snuffy still threads a pass to Lorenzo. With everyone locked onto Snuffy, Baro goes unmarked, collects the ball, and bears down on goal. Kaiser and Isagi converge on the same spot to smother his shot. Snuffy scoops up the loose ball and signals the next Ubers pattern, leaving Isagi doubting whether he can be stopped at all.
Key Events
Snuffy takes the field and deploys the Berserker Formation. Isagi comes to understand that Snuffy's Metavision surpasses his own.
Notes
This is the first chapter of Volume 26 and the 222nd of the manga overall, continuing the Neo Egoist League Arc. It was published in Japan on June 28, 2023. Muneyuki Kaneshiro is the writer and Yusuke Nomura the illustrator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Blue Lock Chapter 222, "Design"?
Chapter 222 of Blue Lock opens Volume 26 with Snuffy unveiling the Berserker Formation, and Isagi realizing that the Ubers master reads the pitch even more sharply than his own Metavision can.
What is the Berserker Formation in this chapter?
The Berserker Formation is the attacking scheme Snuffy names and deploys for Ubers, committing more bodies forward with Niko and Lorenzo linking up to push the ball toward goal.
How does Snuffy stop Isagi's attempt to intercept a pass?
As Isagi moves to cut out a pass, Snuffy arrives to block him and takes the ball himself, praising Isagi's vision even as Isagi concludes that Snuffy has out read his Metavision entirely.
What happens when Baro is left unmarked in this chapter?
With everyone locked onto Snuffy, Baro goes unmarked, collects the ball, and bears down on goal, but Kaiser and Isagi converge on the same spot to smother his shot before Snuffy scoops up the loose ball.
What conclusion does Isagi reach about Snuffy by the end of the chapter?
After Snuffy signals the next Ubers pattern, Isagi is left doubting whether Snuffy can be stopped at all, having realized Snuffy's read of the game surpasses his own Metavision.
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