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Inside a Board Room
Sitting at the head of a large dark oak desk sits a man with long black hair that is more grey than black along with a grey beard that is shaped like a duck’s tail. He is wearing an expensive black suit with a dark mahogany cane resting against the side of his chair. The man looks forward at two individuals standing at the other end of his desk, one of them is a fat balding man with a ring of grey hair around the side of his head. The other man is wearing a brown suit and is shifting nervously on his feet under the cold stare of the first man.
“Burasuta. Care to explain why you neglected to inform me and the rest of PIFA about this little… project of yours”. The man says with the word ‘project’ with almost disgust as Burasuta replies with a very shaky voice. “W-well President Dark, it was all h-her fault”! Burasuta points to a woman with neck length pinkish orange hair that is tied back into a small bun. She is wearing a smart beige suit as Dark looks at the woman and says. “Ah yes, your press conference is the reason why we are having this meeting Miss Anri”. Anri straightens up her posture a little bit more as President Dark continues. “Tell me more about this Blue Lock project”. “The Blue Lock project is designed to take 300 of the best high school strikers in Japan and are putting them through trials until only one of them is left and that striker will lead Japan to the World Cup”.
The side of President Dark’s mouth curls into a small smile as he replies. “Ambitious, I like it. However I wish to see how far this Blue Lock project of yours will go, I want to add a player of my own choice into this project”. “And if we refuse”? Anri questions as Burasuta shoots a very concerned and nervous glance at Anri as President Dark replies. “Then I will use all my power as PIFA President to ensure that Japan does not make it to the next World Cup”. His tone was cold and final however Anri picked up that he was also challenging her ideas but before she could reply a tall and thin man steps forward slightly, he has black hair that is styled in a bowl cut and is wearing a black suit. “I accept your terms, though the player you choose must be Japanese and of high school age”. President Dark nods as he dismisses the JFU people and retrieves his phone from his pocket.
In an Apartment in Madrid, Spain:
Sitting on a single bed is a boy with chin length light brown hair that is slightly unkempt and has blue eyes, the boy is wearing a white t shirt and black shorts. The boy is currently scrolling through his phone when suddenly his front door slams open as a boy who's a couple years older than him bursts into his bedroom. The older boy has short black hair and amber eye and is wearing a blue shirt and black suit pants.
“What’s the rush Kenny? Did I miss an appointment or something”? The younger boy casually says as he keeps his attention on his phone. Kenny shakes his head as he pants slightly while replying. “Not this time Danny. It’s something more important than that”. Danny now looks up from his phone and as Kenny continues. “Have you heard of the Blue Lock project”? Danny shakes his head and replies. “You know I’m not one for keeping up with trends or anything like that”. Kenny sighs knowing how carefree his best friend is when it doesn’t concern him or his football career. “In short it’s a project in Japan that is taking the 300 best high school strikers in Japan and training them until there’s only one left and that striker is supposed to help lead Japan to the World Cup victory”. Kenny explains as Danny nods. “Ambitious but I dunno what that’s gotta do with me. I’m here in Spain not Japan”.
“I was getting there. PIFA President Ray Dark had a meeting with the JFU about the Blue Lock project and he wanted to add a player of his choice to the project to see if it’s actually worth anything…”. Kenny continues but is cut off when Danny interrupts. “And he chose me to add to Blue Lock”. Kenny nods as Danny sighs and asks. “When do we leave”? “Right now”. Kenny replies immediately as Danny jumps off th bed and replies. “You could’ve mentioned that before you came here”! “It’s okay, you don’t actually need to take anything just yourself”. Danny breathes a sigh of relief as the pair exit his apartment and head towards the airport.
At Tokyo Airport
As both Kenny and Danny exit the plane as Kenny looks Danny and says. “We’re supposed to look for a red haired woman in a white suit”. Danny then points to a woman who matches Kenny’s description as Kenny squints his eyes and sees who Danny is pointing at. “Those eyes of yours are scary sometimes”. Kenny says offhandedly as the pair walk over to the woman. “You must be Danny Kuromoto”. The woman says matter of factly as Danny nods as Kenny says in response. “And you must be Anri Teieri, the manager of the Blue Lock project”.
Anri nods as the group of three begin to walk towards the exit of the airport. “So Miss Anri, what should I expect from being in Blue Lock”? Danny questions as Anri replies. “I’m sure your agent gave you the brief summary about Blue Lock’s goal to create a striker to lead Japan to World Cup victory”. Danny nods as Anri continues. “However this striker won’t bring us just one World Cup but multiple. My goal is to turn Japan into the next football powerhouse”. Danny smirks at Anri’s goals and replies. “Ambitions Miss Anri, I think I like you and this project of yours”. The three of them then exit the airport and all get into a black sedan.
At the Blue Lock Facility:
As the three step out of the car they stand in front of a huge hexagonal building as Anri turns to Kenny and Danny. “Welcome to Blue Lock. I’ll take you to see Ego then you’ll be ready to participate in the project”. They both nod and follow Anri through the facility until they enter a room with multiple monitors and a man with a black bowl cut is sitting in a swivel chair. “So you’re here Mr Hand Picked Striker”. Ego says with both intrigue and sarcasm evident in his voice as Danny nods and replies. “Yeah except no one told me until the last minute”. Ego swivels the chair around so he faces Danny and looks him up and down before saying. “So you’re the one he picked… interesting”. Before Danny can reply Ego spins the chair around to face the monitors then speaks to Anri. “Take him to Team Z’s room, that’s where he’ll be for the First Selection”.
“Are you sure Ego? Why not a better team like Team V or in a different Wing with better players”? Anri questions as Ego sighs and goes to answer but Danny speaks up first. “I don’t see a problem with it besides being on the worst team in Blue Lock just makes it more of a challenge to drag em to victory”. Danny then walks to the door as Kenny goes to follow him but Anri says. “Sorry Mr Kenny but from here on out Danny must be alone while in Blue Lock”. Kenny then looks at Danny, who just shrugs, as he nods and replies. “I understand. Just don’t disappoint me while you’re here alright man”. Danny nods and says. “Don’t worry man, next time you see me I’ll be a better player than you even thought I’d be”.
A/N: and that’ll conclude this chapter. Hopefully ya guys enjoyed and next chapter will see Danny meeting Team Z and see what Blue Lock is really about.