Blue Lock Chapter 324: Onazi's awakening meets Aiku's ultimate defense

Isagi and Aiku pressurizing Onazi
Isagi and Aiku pressurizing Onazi (Image Source: K Manga)

Blue Lock Chapter 324 really delivers with a masterclass in defense that recreates the notion of what's possible on the pitch. Onazi finally activates his Predator eyes after connecting with Kuso's perfectly timed cross, but Aiku has something far scarier planned.

The chapter gives a proper answer to one burning question: can someone score when Aiku opts to go locked down? His new Anti-Awakening Defense takes Onazi while he is in, showing that even evolution goes both ways. And Kurona comes in with an important clearance to keep Blue Lock's clean sheet intact. However, Isagi refuses to celebrate. He needs one last hunt, not before the whistle blows.

Kuso's perfectly beautiful cross is right on the doorstep of Japan's goal. Onazi's reaction is fiery with determination. Aiku, however, immediately activates his Meta Vision and begins analyzing the incoming threats. The Blue Lock captain gauges four possible angles to take the shot. The odds of him stopping Onazi are currently one in four. The tension builds as Nigeria's superstar steps into shot range.


Isagi Joins the Battle in Blue Lock Chapter 324

Aiku deflects Onazi's shot (Image Source: K Manga)
Aiku deflects Onazi's shot (Image Source: K Manga)

In Blue Lock Chapter 324, things take an unexpected turn when Isagi comes from the side. The Demon King will not remain passive at this moment. He calls Onazi an afterglow egoist while maintaining his position to limit the shooting options.

Aiku gives a smile, seeing the teammate step in. With Isagi pressuring from behind, Onazi is only good for a one-shot path; it completely shifts the calculations in favor of Blue Lock. Next, Onazi absolutely shocks everyone with what happens next. Even with Isagi pressuring him, Onazi twists his full body while in mid-air. He catches the ball with his chest and raises it high in the air.

The two defenders are frozen in their moment of shock. Onazi then completes a backflip while flying through the air. Reassuring himself in the position of the ball, Onazi is back on his feet and has awakened the Predator vision in his eyes.


The Awakening Clash

Kurona is the first one to clear the ball (Image Source: K Manga)
Kurona is the first one to clear the ball (Image Source: K Manga)

In Blue Lock Chapter 324, Onazi successfully awakens at the most crucial moment. He is now in the Flow state, resurrecting what looked like a now-dead shooting line. Kuso watches in astonishment as he recognizes the player he once knew.

Onazi's shot erupts with great power. A shockwave blasts out from the ball like a beating heart. He states that he still has parts of him that get his heart racing. The Blue Lock captain does not want to be shown up. Aiku also awakens to flow state in response to Onazi's awakening. He flies in desperation, managing to just graze the ball enough to redirect its course.

Blue Lock Chapter 324 introduces Aiku's new skill called Anti-Awakening Defense. This skill allows Aiku to predict and respond to the moments of awakening. Aiku explains how Isagi's provocations prepared his mind for what was coming, a moment he had never seen.


The Final Barrier in Blue Lock Chapter 324

Isagi's game is not over yet in Blue Lock Chapter 324 (Image Source: K Manga)
Isagi's game is not over yet in Blue Lock Chapter 324 (Image Source: K Manga)

Though Aiku managed to parry the ball away, it continued traveling toward the net. Gagamaru took off, launching himself into the air. The ball made contact with the post, ringing the metal with a sound that filled the stadium. Everyone held their breath to watch.

The ball then ricocheted back into the field. The Nigerian players stormed forward as well, hungry for the potential equalizer. Zobuo, Sadik, and some of the others sprinted toward the ball that had become loose.

Aiku, Karasu, and Raichi all let out a big sigh of relief. Without Kurona's touch, the next touch could have potentially been an equalizer for Nigeria. Kurona played that absolutely perfectly; it was just the right timing. The Blue Lock mastermind looked proudly from the sidelines. He heralded this as a complete victory.


The Demon King Awakens

Blue Lock Chapter 324 has a surprising ending. Isagi gets the cleared ball down the pitch. But he does not seem happy. There is one minute of added time on the scoreboard. Once again, Isagi's Meta Vision eyes become activated.

Ego seems surprised by Isagi's reaction. The Demon King asks if Blue Lock should feel happy yet. His desire for goals is not yet satisfied. The final minute is promising to be an exciting period.

Edited by Akihito Chakma