Following a brief hiatus, early details and plot leaks for Blue Lock Chapter 357 have finally emerged. Last time around, fans watched Teddy Knight put England on the board first against Japan by executing a precise cut-in technique. Here is a breakdown of everything happening in the upcoming chapter.
Fox Takes a Jab at Ego Following England’s Score
The chapter opens by breaking down the mechanics of the cut-in technique—a move that allows a player to slice through the heart of the pitch and find the back of the net, which ultimately secured Knight’s spot on the roster.
As the dust settles, Ego looks visibly stunned by England’s opening goal. Seizing the moment, Fox teases Ego, joking that he must secretly be a fan of the English squad he helped build. Ego fires back, noting that Fox hasn’t changed at all. Unfazed, Fox dares Ego to do his worst and try to score against them. Ego responds with unwavering confidence, declaring that Blue Lock will answer back and forge a brand-new era of modern soccer.
Kenyu Brings the Art of Iaido to the Pitch
Back on the field, Isagi realizes that Japan is already playing from behind. Desperate to "devour" an opponent to fuel his progress, he quickly hits a roadblock: England’s players are acting like egoless puppets, leaving no standout individual ego for him to target. Instead, he shifts his focus to analyzing Knight’s playing style.
As the match resumes, attention shifts to Yukimiya Kenyu. Acting on Ego’s specific orders, Kenyu incorporates iaido—a traditional Japanese sword-drawing technique—into his soccer movement. Much like the martial art, Kenyu’s play relies on lightning-fast, highly unpredictable bursts: striking instantly and pulling back before the defense even has a chance to process what happened.
Kenyu and Zantetsu Team Up to Pressure England
Dribbling the ball forward, Kenyu quickly finds himself swarmed by defenders. With a quick taunt, he slips a pass over to Zantetsu. The leaks reveal that Zantetsu’s positioning allows him to receive the ball and explode into a sprint seamlessly. His sheer acceleration leaves England’s Damon completely blindsided.
However, Rooke quickly steps up to intercept, shutting down any immediate hopes of a goal. Even so, Isagi watches closely, visibly impressed by the seamless synergy and chemical reaction sparking between Kenyu and Zantetsu.
Japan Fights Back
Just as England attempts to launch a counter-offensive, Karasu steps into the fray, vowing that Japan won’t let these "puppets" score again. England’s Agi tries to take matters into his own hands, boldly claiming to be the sole egoist on his side of the pitch. Despite his push, Kiyora manages to halt his momentum, paving the way for Aiku to declare that it is finally Japan’s turn to strike.