The 225th chapter of Blue Lock sees Gagamaru read and stop Baro's shot to spark a counter, only for Yukimiya's cross to Isagi to arrive a half-second too slow and let Snuffy head it clear.
Summary
Gagamaru braces as Baro shapes to shoot. Grim commits to a slide tackle, but Baro chops the ball past him. Birkenstock moves in to cover, and the instant the defender screens Gagamaru's view of the ball, the keeper correctly guesses that Baro will strike. Gagamaru claims it and immediately lofts the ball to Isagi to launch the counterattack.
Isagi tears forward, sensing that Ubers have overcommitted numbers to their attack. Noa and Yukimiya sprint up in support. Isagi feeds Noa, who returns the ball after being brought down by Aiku. Thirty meters from goal and facing three defenders, Isagi leans on Yukimiya as Aryu tracks across to mark him.
When Yukimiya loops a cross toward Isagi, Hiori, watching from the bench, sees that the delivery is too high to convert. Isagi realizes the ball is drifting in too slowly, giving Snuffy time to nod it away with a header. Frustrated that the pass was half a second late, Isagi aches for a partner who visualizes the game as he does, unaware that Hiori on the bench is thinking exactly the same thought.
Key Events
Gagamaru denies Baro's shot and Isagi opens a counterattack with Noa and Yukimiya. Yukimiya's final cross to Isagi arrives too slowly, letting Snuffy intercept. On the sideline, Hiori perceives the same picture Isagi does.
Notes
This is the fourth chapter of Volume 26 and the 225th of the manga overall, part of the Neo Egoist League Arc. It was published in Japan on July 19, 2023. Written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and illustrated by Yusuke Nomura.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Gagamaru stop Baro's shot in Blue Lock chapter 225?
In chapter 225, Raid Battle, Gagamaru reads Baro's body language after Birkenstock screens his view and blocks the shot, then quickly launches the ball to Isagi to start a counterattack.
Who assists Isagi's counterattack after Gagamaru's save?
Noa and Yukimiya sprint forward to support Isagi. Noa returns the ball after being fouled by Aiku, and Yukimiya provides the final cross toward Isagi.
Why does Yukimiya's cross fail to reach Isagi in chapter 225?
Yukimiya's cross drifts toward Isagi too slowly, giving Ubers' Snuffy enough time to head the ball away before Isagi can convert it.
What does Isagi realize at the end of chapter 225?
Isagi feels frustrated that Yukimiya's pass arrived half a second late and wishes for a teammate who visualizes the game exactly as he does.
Who shares Isagi's exact thought at the end of Raid Battle?
Unbeknownst to Isagi, Hiori, watching from the bench, has the identical thought about wanting to share Isagi's vision of the game.
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