Blue Lock manga is finally back after a one-week break. It usually follows a weekly schedule, but lately, there have been quite a few breaks. The previous chapter was split into two parts, Death Game Part 1 and Death Game Part 2.
Part 1 focused on Igaguri getting subbed out for Yukimiya, while Part 2 was mostly about Ness, who has barely done anything this whole match even though he has been on the field as an Offensive Midfielder, and when he finally got the chance to shine, he messed it up.

And in Blue Lock 289 he gets humiliated again, this time by Kaiser himself. Kaiser straight-up tells him to quit football.
Neo Egoist League Arc is Almost Over
The Neo Egoist League Arc started back in Chapter 152 and is still going on in Chapter 289. However, it has been confirmed that Blue Lock Volume 33 (the current volume) will end the match, and it is set to release in March 2025.
So, most likely, in the next 4-5 chapters, we will finally see the conclusion of Bastard München vs. Paris X Gen, which is the final match of the Neo Egoist League and will wrap up this arc. This match started all the way back in Chapter 249, and it’s still ongoing in Blue Lock Chapter 289.

Leaked spoilers for Chapter 289 came out early, but the official release is set for January 21st.
This chapter mainly focuses on Ness getting insulted by the team while we see Rin’s evolution. Isagi and Kaiser teamed up in this match, putting aside their rivalry, to dominate Rin. And Rin made a comeback in this match.
Blue Lock 289: Rin Stopped Kaiser Impact
Kaiser Tells Ness to Quit Football
Blue Lock 289 starts with Kaiser straight-up telling Ness to quit football. In the last chapter, Ness completely froze at a crucial moment.
Bastard München could have won easily if he had just passed to Isagi, but Ness hesitated. Instead of making the right play, he got stuck choosing between Kaiser and Isagi, and in that second of doubt, Karasu stole the ball.

Kaiser and Isagi Shut Him Down
Ness explains why he froze. He says his only goal is to make Kaiser the best player, and he does not want to quit football until Kaiser reaches the top.
But Kaiser isn’t having any of it. He tells Ness that football isn’t about living for someone else. He does not hate Ness, but he does not want him to interfere with his partnership with Isagi. Meanwhile, Isagi calls Ness a dying talent.
On the other hand, Rin gets frustrated. He wanted to crush Isagi, but so far, he has been the one getting destroyed. He realizes he needs to change his approach if he wants to fight back.
The game continues. Kaiser has the ball and wants to pass to Isagi, but Rin has him completely locked down, making the pass impossible.
Nanase and Zantetsu see an opening and rush in to steal the ball from Kaiser, while Jin Kiyora shouts for a pass. But Karasu catches on and jumps in to block as well.

Rin Awakens
Kaiser looks at Isagi, he is completely isolated. But then, Kaiser makes a shocking move. Instead of a normal pass, he uses his Kaiser Impact to send the ball to Isagi. Nanase and Karasu are stunned there, Kaiser is using a special move for a pass.
Blue Lock Chapter 289 Spoilers Leaks
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But Rin changes at that moment. He reacts instantly and manages to block Kaiser’s pass to Isagi. The chapter ends with Rin declaring he has found a new toy.
A genius shows an unexpected explosion! We must surpass Itoshi, or the final blow will not land!!!
The match will continue in Blue Lock Chapter 290, titled “BLUE BAD BOY”.