Blue Lock: Chapter 260 – Unfolding the Traumatic Past of Michael Kaiser

After the long-awaited release of Blue Lock chapter 260, fans of the manga series were finally able to catch a glimpse of Michael Kaiser’s backstory. While previous chapters had hinted at his past through snippets from Alexis Ness’ backstory, they failed to fully portray Kaiser’s own history.

With the publication of Blue Lock chapter 260, the manga has at last revealed Michael Kaiser’s backstory and the traumatic events that shaped him. This installment provided insight into the motives behind some of Kaiser’s previous actions that fans have observed in earlier chapters.

Note: The Blue Lock manga spoilers are included in this article.

Blue Lock: Chapter 260 – Exploring Kaiser’s Difficult Childhood with His Father

Michael Kaiser and his father as seen in Blue Lock chapter 260 (Image via Kodansha)

As demonstrated in Blue Lock chapter 260, Michael Kaiser was not intentionally conceived. His parents were a small stage director and a leading actress. Consequently, when Kaiser was young, his mother left him to pursue her career, causing his father to spiral into depression and turn to alcohol, gambling, and aggression.

Despite the unsuitable conditions for a young child to grow up in, Kaiser’s situation was even more dire due to his father’s constant physical abuse over minor issues. The father not only physically assaulted his son, but also restrained and choked him.

Kaiser's father as seen in Blue Lock chapter 260 (Image via Kodansha) — Kaiser’s father as seen in Blue Lock chapter 260 (Image via Kodansha)

Despite longing to escape such a difficult existence, Michael Kaiser was too young and had no other place to call home. Therefore, he endured his father’s mistreatment, holding onto the hope of eventually breaking free.

Unfortunately, it is possible that the continuous mistreatment may have been the cause of Kaiser’s tendency to choke himself whenever he experienced a setback. This behavior had perplexed fans in the past, who couldn’t understand why Kaiser was so aggressive on the field. However, the truth was that Kaiser’s habit of choking himself stemmed from the ongoing abuse inflicted by his father.

Michael Kaiser as seen in the Blue Lock manga (Image via Kodansha)

Regrettably, that was not the end of Kaiser’s struggles. In addition to being pressured to steal by his father, Kaiser’s lack of success in his career left him with no means of making money. As a result, he resorted to stealing basic essentials such as food. Although his improved thievery skills allowed him to avoid his father’s wrath, it was not enough to fully break free from his father’s mistreatment.

Despite his father’s insistence, Kaiser was unable to steal milk for him in one particular incident. In a fit of anger, his father choked him and made death threats. This incident sheds light on Kaiser’s aversion to white drinks, as shown in Alexis Ness’ backstory. Previous jokes about Kaiser’s dislike for milk now hold a deeper meaning, as it is clear that his father’s abuse was the root cause of his hatred towards the beverage.

Michael Kaiser as seen in Blue Lock chapter 260 (Image via Kodansha)

Despite being named “Michael”by his mother, Kaiser’s father never addressed him by this name and instead referred to him as a “worthless thing.”This was because he viewed himself as a worthless human being and considered his son to be even less worthy. It was because of this belief that Kaiser was given the title of “worthless thing.”

Despite his tears, the boy lacked love in his life and found solace in hugging his football. The latest release of Blue Lock chapter 260 provides insight into Kaiser’s personality. It is anticipated that his backstory will be further explored in the upcoming chapter, much to the delight of fans.