Blue Lock Chapter 308

Blue Lock Chapter 308, titled "Cocky/Arrogant Chicken," shows a pivotal encounter between Hirotoshi Buratsuta and Seishiro Nagi in the rain. Nagi initially doesn't recognize Buratsuta and asks what he wants, leading to a significant offer that tests Nagi's loyalty to Blue Lock. Buratsuta offers Nagi a chance to "bloom and reach his full potential," claiming that Ego Jinpachi made the wrong decision by excluding him from the program. He explains that while the U-20 World Cup minimum roster is 23 players, the maximum is 26, and he has a deal with Ego allowing him to choose three additional players in return for approving the project budget. To qualify as one of Buratsuta's three picks, Nagi must first pass a private selection test. If selected, he would need to give Buratsuta control over all his football contracts and management. Additionally, Nagi's return to Blue Lock would require him to challenge and disprove Ego's methods, essentially betraying the system that shaped him. Despite showing initial interest, Nagi ultimately declines the offer, demonstrating remarkable character growth. He states that he cannot betray Blue Lock and doesn't believe Ego was wrong, acknowledging that his passion with Reo would never have existed without Ego's influence. The chapter ends with the revelation that Sae Itoshi is joining Blue Lock Japan, and Japan faces a challenging World Cup group including Nigeria, England, and France with Julian Loki.