The match continued with Barou’s overwhelming presence dominating the field. Isagi’s team is struggling, but instead of collapsing, they begin breaking down Barou’s patterns one by one.
Isagi notices something crucial:
Barou always follows a straight, predictable “king’s path.” He refuses to adjust to others — meaning his ego is both his strength and his weakness.
Isagi uses this insight and coordinates with Nagi and Bachira. Nagi executes an impossible trap and pass, allowing Isagi to predict the perfect position.
Isagi shoots — and scores.
1–1.
The king is shaken for the first time.
Key Characters
| Character | Role |
| Isagi Yoichi | Reads Barou’s predictable patterns |
| Nagi Seishiro | Provides elite support |
| Barou Shoei | Begins to lose control |
Themes
- Strategy Over Brute Power
- Reading Opponents
- Ego Under Pressure
Final Thoughts
Chapter 36 marks the moment Isagi begins to challenge Barou not with strength, but intelligence.
