Blue Lock: Reborn As Isagi

After my match with Sae, I wanted to know what was in me when I dribbled the entire team. I couldn't remember how I did it. It was probably me in the flow state but I've been trying to do the same in the park and other places only to fall short. 

I was almost 100% sure that this was the flow state, it probably wasn't going to happen for a long time but there wasn't anything bad about trying to open it early. 

This really showed that I had forgotten about my other skills and focused only on the one I could already use. I was so focused on trying to have some kind of talent. 

Though, I did have some kind of progress. In my old life my left foot was my dominant one but in this body it was my right. I wasn't ambidextrous yet so I had the ability to be able to finish a project of mine. 

Ambidexterity dribbling. 

An example of this is Dembele from my old world. If you know who he is then you'll know that he can use both of his feets which makes defending him extremely hard. He is constantly switching from one foot to another making it harder for the defender to guess where he will go next. 

I was nearly half-way finished in completing this. My only problem is that I was still progressively choosing my left foot over my right foot but I've been training with both and though the problem is still there it wasn't the worst.

As I said before I wasn't planning to become a dribbler, it was just a good useful skill I could use once in a while because 1v1 and getting past a few players could be nice instead of burning my brain using meta-vision. 

Ambidexterity was pretty much my focus as of now and also working 

Since I was still Isagi, I was working on my intelligence with the ball and also how to trash-talk like he does in the original. Maybe the trash-talking part wasn't needed but in what universe Isagi doesn't make trash-talk. 

To be honest, there was so much to work on and it seems like I've been slacking off in the past 6 years. I mean it wasn't all that bad because Sae was going to Real Madrid meaning that I was world-class. 

So imagine training for 6 years and being world-class without any Jinpachi Ego or Noel Noa. Considering that my level was decent, though it does surprise me that the only thing you need is meta-vision and basic football talent. 

It was the equation that Japan was missing and the reason why most of the time they do so badly in the World-Cup or any other international tournament to say the least. 

It wasn't late so I called my mom saying I was going outside to walk, clearing my thoughts was something I found easy to do outside. So I grabbed my shoes, put on some appropriate clothes and walked out the door. 

"Fresh air! Feels like when I first came to this world," I said enjoying the wind brushing against my skin and massaging my nostrils with its refreshing feel. 

I did what I said I would and started to walk outside and just enjoy nature. Sometimes I wonder how the blue lock members spent months without seeing sun-light or fresh air and just training. I mean isn't that basically like the White Room from COTE. 

They got really strong and powerful in blue lock in just 2-3 months. Isagi went from a decent striker to devouring fucking Kaiser and trash-talking the best players in the world. The only reason was because of Blue Lock. It was basically a cheat-code in football on how to ascend to the top. 

At that point, I would just be licking the boots of Ego Jinpanchi but I guess the ego driven inside of them doesn't make them submissive. I don't have any type of weird fetish but if someone can turn you into world-class in like 2 months then who wouldn't like him. 

The training I did with the promoter was hard but I could tell that the cultivation and the environment Ego put in was fantastic and would require a lot of work. 

I came out-side to clear my thoughts but instead got a thousand more, I need to (blue) lock in. 

Sighing, I went to the park this time, one for more similar aged people. It was mostly just a basketball court where some kids were playing. Basketball wasn't my main sport but I wanted to try it out, I mean how hard could it be?

Needless to say, an hour later I was regretting joining them. I got utterly obliterated by them. Apparently, all of them want to go pro to the NBA which was a good dream but if they didn't have that drive to be the best then they would never make it. 

Ego doesn't only apply to football, if you do not have that drive to be better than someone then most of the time you will fail miserably. It was something that I had learnt while contemplating my plans for the future. 

After saying bye I decided to walk back home. Their comment about making it big had also wanted me to touch upon the psychological things of football. 

Having good plays was good but without the mental fortitude or power then it would basically be like being a pro gamer but without any electronics. It made me want to touch upon the physiological part of life. 

Egoism as said before didn't only apply to football but all aspects of life and if techniques that are used on the mind can be used in life then they can be used in the sport. I don't know whether or not it would be useful but my football had recently just hit a wall. 

Yes, I had the ambidextrous skills that I had to perfect but they could only take me so far, it could be effective but they would only help me slightly score. Other world-class players are able to score effectively with minimal control over their weak-foot. 

This might be the break-through that I would need to become a better player, who knew that someone exclaiming their dream could be taken another way. 

After arriving home I went straight up to my room and got on my computer and decided to search up on different physiological techniques that could be used in football. 

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My weeks of effort were finally paid for and I had come up with an interesting theory to become stronger. 

I had put all my effort into this because it was my next big project, of course I still focused on my training and youth teams games that occasionally come up. 

Here's what I came up with:

I've been thinking a lot about how physiological responses to light and darkness could be used in football. It started as random curiosity, but the more I looked into it, the more I realized that there's real science behind how our bodies and minds react to different light conditions—and how that could influence the game.

One of the first things I came across was how light levels can directly affect reaction times. Bright, blue-enriched light has been shown to make people more alert and improve their speed in reacting to stimuli. That's because it suppresses melatonin, the hormone that makes you feel sleepy. In football, where split-second decisions can mean the difference between scoring or missing, using specific light conditions before a match could give players a sharper edge. Imagine stepping into a locker room lit with bright, blue-tinted lights before heading out onto the pitch—it could prime players to be mentally quicker.

Shadows are something I've always noticed during evening matches. They create strange visual effects, sometimes making it hard to judge distances or track the ball. But there's a flip side: shadows also enhance contrast, which can help your eyes pick up movement in your peripheral vision. Football is a game where you're constantly scanning—not just the ball, but the players around you—and I wonder if players who are better at interpreting shadows might be able to "see" more of the game at once. There's also the idea that practicing or playing in environments with strong contrasts could heighten peripheral awareness naturally.

Darkness changes the way your body processes sensory information. When your vision is limited, your brain relies more on other inputs, like sound, touch, and even the tiniest shifts in movement. For football, this could mean that players in dim conditions might develop a stronger connection to the feel of the ball or become more attuned to the sounds of their teammates or opponents. I've read studies showing that athletes who train in sensory-restricted environments develop better spatial awareness and faster decision-making skills when back in normal conditions.

Circadian rhythms, or your body's internal clock, play a huge role in physical performance. Most people are naturally at their peak in the late afternoon or early evening, which happens to be when many professional football matches are played. But there's also a problem: games in different time zones or late at night can throw off these rhythms. Light exposure can be used to reset circadian clocks, helping players adjust to odd match times. For example, using bright light therapy in the morning can trick your body into thinking it's earlier in the day, making it easier to stay energized for late-night games.

After matches, darkness can play a big role in recovery. Exposure to dim or red-hued light helps the body produce melatonin, which not only regulates sleep but also aids muscle recovery. Footballers who struggle with sleep after intense games could benefit from controlled light environments in their hotel rooms or locker rooms, promoting deeper rest and quicker recovery. I read that some athletes already use these techniques, but it's still not widely applied in football.

Finally, there's the psychological impact of light and dark. Bright lights can energize and motivate players, while dim light can have a calming effect. Before a game, you might use bright, stimulating light to get players hyped, and after a game, switch to softer, warm tones to help them wind down. This could even extend to stadium design—imagine using subtle lighting effects to influence how players and fans feel during key moments of a match.

It's crazy to think about how much of football happens beyond just running, kicking, and scoring. Light and darkness seem so simple, but they affect everything from how fast you react to how well you sleep. I'm still learning, but I can't help imagining how these ideas could change the way the game is played or prepared for.

Welp, that's enough for today. Even though my efforts had only spanned towards information they would still help me have an edge against other players. Most of my tactics were mostly focused on people with meta-vision. 

Even though they used their peripheral vision to gauge and predict plays they can discern actual details since that is beyond human abilities as of now. So these little details would be extremely helpful. 

Also, I've nearly finished working with my ambidextrous shooting and dribbling and the work is paying off. 

People always ask me which foot is my stronger one, and I never know how to answer. Technically, I'm slightly better with my left, but my right is just as reliable. It's funny because most players dream of being good with their weak foot, but I've spent years turning both into weapons. Now that I have that foundation, I'm trying to take things to the next level—figuring out how to use this ability to create a dribbling and shooting style that no one can predict.

The first thing I realized is that defenders naturally try to force you onto your weaker side. It's what they're trained to do. But when you don't have a weaker side, they hesitate for just a moment, trying to figure out where to push you. That hesitation is my window, and I'm working on ways to exploit it.

When I dribble, I practice shifting my weight quickly between my feet. It's all about disguising my movements so that I can cut left or right at any moment. I've been studying players like Neymar and Messi—guys who can glide past defenders—and adding my own twist. For example, I'll fake a step with my right foot, but instead of following through, I'll instantly switch to my left and explode in the opposite direction. It's subtle, but when you can do it at speed, it's devastating.

One of my favorite moves I've been working on is a double touch, but instead of using one foot for both touches, I use one touch with each foot. It makes the movement faster and more fluid, and defenders can't tell which side I'll break toward. I've also been practicing doing stepovers with alternating feet, so they look more natural and keep the defender guessing.

Sometimes, I'll intentionally overuse my left foot early in a match, making it look like I'm favoring that side. Then, when the defender commits to blocking my left, I'll explode past them with my right. It's all about planting doubt in their mind and staying one step ahead.

Shooting is where I feel my ambidexterity gives me the biggest advantage. Most strikers have a clear angle they favor—the way their body shapes to curl the ball into the top corner or smash it low across the keeper. But when you're comfortable shooting with either foot, the possibilities open up.

I've been working on a hybrid shooting style where I combine power with placement. With my left foot, I tend to go for finesse, curling shots around the keeper or chipping it when they rush out. With my right, I focus on power and accuracy—drilling shots into the corners. The key, though, is disguising my body language so the keeper can't read me. I might shape up like I'm going to bend it with my left and then smash it with my right instead.

Another thing I'm experimenting with is switching feet mid-shot. For example, I'll step into the ball as if I'm about to strike with my left, but then cut it back onto my right for a quick, unexpected finish. It's tricky, but when I pull it off, it leaves defenders and keepers frozen.

What I'm trying to do now is make all of this second nature. I want my movements to be so fluid that no one can predict what I'll do next—not even me. Sometimes, when I practice, I'll run through a defender in my mind and imagine how they'd react. Would they step to my left or back off to my right? Then I try to counter that reaction as quickly as possible.

The other day, in a friendly match, I pulled off a move I've been practicing for weeks. I dribbled toward the edge of the box, faked a cut inside with my left, and the defender bit hard. Instead of continuing inside, I switched to my right and curled the ball around the keeper. It wasn't just about scoring—it was about the move itself, the way everything came together. It felt like I was creating something new, something that was uniquely mine.

I know there's no such thing as a perfect player, but being ambidextrous gives me a chance to play in a way that's different from everyone else. It's not just about having two strong feet; it's about using them to break patterns and create opportunities. I'm still figuring out what my style looks like, but one thing's for sure: when I'm on the pitch, you'll never know which foot I'm going to use—or what I'm going to do next.