Team Z faces Team W, led by the Wanima brothers, who exploit Chigiriβs past injury to unsettle him. Despite early success with Kuonβs hat-trick, the match turns when Kuon betrays Team Z, revealing their strategies to Team W in exchange for becoming Team Zβs “top scorer” (allowing him to advance even if they lose). The game becomes 12 vs. 10 after Kuon switches sides, leading to Team Wβs comeback. Isagi confronts Kuon, who justifies his actions as survival in Blue Lockβs ego-driven system. Themes: betrayal vs. ambition, tactical manipulation.
