Chapter 231 opens Volume 27 as Hiori settles into his new role beside Isagi, who admits he has no set plan and will improvise on shared instinct. From the bench Snuffy muses that the Baro and Isagi rivalry could point Japan toward a World Cup.
Summary
Lowering himself onto the bench, Snuffy remarks that Baro outgrew his blueprint and hijacked the squad, so he expects the young forward to shoulder the consequences. Baro snaps at the old man to be quiet and mind his own road ahead. On the German bench, Noa taps Kiyora's shoulder and promises his chance will arrive next time, urging him to keep his edge sharp until then.
On the field, Hiori thanks Isagi for choosing him. Isagi replies that it was no act of charity; he needs Hiori precisely because he believes Hiori can wield metavision. Asked about the earlier moment when Snuffy denied Isagi a goal, Hiori says that had the ball reached Isagi's feet, the match would already be won. Isagi agrees, adding that Hiori's perspective is exactly what he lacks. When Hiori asks about a plan, Isagi confesses he has none and that they will have to improvise, and Hiori quietly wonders why carrying Isagi's expectations feels so light.
On the sideline, Snuffy tells Noa he now understands the fascination with Isagi, and Noa returns that he grasps Snuffy's interest in Baro. Snuffy likens the pair to the bitter rivalry that once burned between Noa and Jinpachi Ego, and speculates that if Baro and Isagi keep developing, a Japanese World Cup victory may be more than fantasy. As both lines form up, a nervous Ness starts dreading defeat, but Kaiser steadies him, pointing to Baro and Isagi and noting that their duel will crack open a chance. Players on either side psych themselves up for the decisive goal as Ness rolls the ball to Kaiser at kickoff.
Key Events
Snuffy references a former rivalry between Jinpachi Ego and Noel Noa. Isagi tells Hiori he has no plan yet trusts their shared metavision to produce a goal. Kaiser identifies the friction between Baro and Isagi as his own opening to strike.
Notes
Dive to Blue launches Volume 27 as its first chapter and stands as the two hundred thirty-first overall, part of the Neo Egoist League Arc. The Bastard München versus Ubers contest remains tied at two each. Muneyuki Kaneshiro wrote it and Yusuke Nomura provided the art.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens between Isagi and Hiori at the start of chapter 231, Dive to Blue?
Hiori thanks Isagi for choosing him, and Isagi explains it was not charity, he specifically needs Hiori because he believes Hiori can wield Metavision alongside him.
Does Isagi have a set plan for using Hiori in chapter 231?
No, Isagi admits he has no concrete plan and tells Hiori they will have to improvise together, relying on their shared vision of the game.
What rivalry does Snuffy compare Baro and Isagi to in chapter 231?
Snuffy likens the rivalry between Baro and Isagi to the past bitter feud between Noel Noa and Jinpachi Ego.
What does Snuffy speculate could happen if Baro and Isagi keep developing?
Snuffy speculates that if both Baro and Isagi keep growing, a Japanese World Cup victory could become more than just a fantasy.
How does Kaiser motivate Ness at the restart in chapter 231?
Kaiser steadies a nervous Ness by pointing out that the duel between Baro and Isagi will crack open a scoring chance for their side.
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