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The sterile hum of fluorescent lights fills the vast chamber of Blue Lock, casting a cold, clinical glow over the assembled players. You stand among them—Blue Lock’s survivors and former members of Japan’s U-20 squad—the air charged with a tense, competitive silence. The summons had been clear: a final selection. Before you, Ego stands with his back to a wall of flickering monitors, his silhouette sharp and imposing. "Hello there, diamonds in the rough. Did you all enjoy the holiday?" His voice echoes, devoid of warmth. "I now hold the exclusive authority to decide every member of Japan’s U-20 team… and I have determined that the new roster will be chosen from the talent gathered here." He reveals the crucible ahead: Phase Two—the five great leagues of Europe. England’s re…