In Blue Lock chapter 237, Hiori Yo joined forces with Isagi to execute their ultimate attack. Despite his certainty in quitting football, Hiori gave his all to support Isagi in achieving his extraordinary goal. As Hiori battled with his emotions, Isagi subtly hinted at a new winning strategy.
Having decided to retire from playing football, Hiori Yo was approached by Isagi with a request to collaborate on one final attack. Although Hiori was determined to stand by his decision, Isagi's encouragement propelled him forward. Consequently, when Gagamaru passed him the ball, Hiori promptly reignited Bastard Munchen's offensive maneuver.
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers from the Blue Lock manga.
Blue Lock chapter 237: Isagi spurs on Hiori to take the shot
Ikki Niko in the Blue Lock anime can be seen in this image provided by 8bit.Center of the World, Blue Lock chapter 237, showcases a moment where Ikki Niko and Don Lorenzo charge towards Hiori Yo. However, Hiori effortlessly breezes past them with a backheel flick pass to Isagi. Niko and Lorenzo are left in astonishment while Isagi requests Hiori to keep up. This moment triggers Hiori, as he firmly believes that Isagi is dependent on him for any success.
Following that, Isagi and Hiori effortlessly exchanged the ball to maneuver past the Ubers players. The sheer brilliance of Hiori's footballing skills left even the Ubers players astounded. However, a conflicting desire to abandon the game kept echoing in Hiori's mind. It was at this moment when he snapped back to reality, realizing the need to assess his actions.
Hiori Yo as seen in Blue Lock chapter 237 (Image via Kodansha)Despite his desire to quit playing football, he still wanted to assist Isagi in scoring a goal. After assessing the situation, Hiori Yo recognized his own curiosity to determine Isagi's true abilities. It was the first time Hiori had placed expectations on himself, and this caused his self-centered nature to emerge.
Isagi had included Yukimiya Kenyu in their strategy as the trio advanced towards the Ubers goal. Hiori found himself approximately 38 meters away from the goal, leading him to doubt his ability to make the decisive pass to Isagi. However, upon observing Isagi's position, Hiori discovered that he had halted his movement and was now surrounded by two Ubers players.
Soon after, Hiori had a moment of realization regarding Isagi's intentions. Isagi's plan was for Hiori to instinctively aim for the goal from the concealed area on the field. Understanding this, Isagi swiftly made his way towards the goal, leaving everyone astounded.
Hiori Yo as seen in Blue Lock chapter 237 (Image via Kodansha)Final thoughts on Blue Lock chapter 237
In Blue Lock chapter 237, Hiori and Isagi unleashed their ultimate offensive strategy. As Hiori sprinted towards the Ubers' goal, it created a convincing illusion that he was about to secure a goal. Consequently, the opposing players were lured away from Isagi, granting him unrestricted freedom on the field.
Alternatively, there is also the possibility that Isagi may be targeting the winning goal by seizing the opportunity of Hiori's rebound shot. However, eager fans will have to patiently await the release of the next chapter to uncover the outcome.