Blue Lock Chapter 261: The Reason Behind Michael Kaiser Choosing Alexis Ness as His Partner

The recent release of Blue Lock chapter 261 unveiled Michael Kaiser’s backstory and the beginning of his football journey. While many fans were captivated by his tragic past in the backstory chapters, the manga also delved into the reasons behind Kaiser’s partnership with Alexis Ness.

Ever since the Neo Egoist League Arc began, fans have observed that Ness was frequently mistreated despite being constantly by Kaiser’s side. This led to speculation about why Ness tolerated Kaiser’s behavior. Although the explanation was eventually uncovered through Ness’s past, the manga had not yet revealed Kaiser’s reasons for selecting Ness.

Therefore, the manga series, through the advancements in Blue Lock chapter 261, ultimately clarified the reason behind why Ness was perceived as an anomaly by Kaiser.

Note: The Blue Lock manga spoilers will be mentioned in this article.

Blue Lock Chapter 261: The Selection of Alexis Ness as Michael Kaiser’s Partner

Michael Kaiser as seen in Blue Lock chapter 261 (Image via Kodansha)

Michael Kaiser selected Alexis Ness to be his partner because he required a submissive dog who would comply with his malicious ways.

In chapter 261 of Blue Lock, we witness Ray Dark bringing Michael Kaiser to the Bastard Munchen Training Clubhouse where he was received with kindness by his new acquaintance. However, Kaiser struggled with accepting this goodwill, as living as a target of malice had become second nature to him.

Alexis Ness as seen in the Blue Lock chapter 261 (Image via Kodansha)

Regrettably for Kaiser, football requires a team of 11 players and those he despised were not included in the passing game. As a result, to thrive in this environment, Kaiser had to cultivate a skill that would enable him to excel independently. Keeping this goal in mind, Kaiser invented the Kaiser Impact Point shot, a powerful weapon that solidified his presence and made a lasting impression.

Despite having a powerful weapon, Kaiser was still in need of someone to pass the ball to him. With this in mind, he began his search for a suitable “dog”to submit to his malicious plans. During the tryouts for Bastard Munchen, Kaiser noticed Alexis Ness, a skilled player with excellent dribbling, passing, and creativity that he could utilize.

Despite his numerous abilities, the main aspect that caught Kaiser’s attention about Ness was his isolation.

Michael Kaiser and Alexis Ness as seen in Blue Lock chapter 261 (Image via Kodansha)

Despite having a strong passion for magic and the impossible, Alexis Ness faced a lack of support from his family. This lack of support led to feelings of loneliness, causing Ness to doubt his abilities. With no one to turn to for moral support and facing physical limitations compared to other competitors, Ness became depressed. However, his fortunes changed when Michael Kaiser reached out and offered to form a partnership with him.

Therefore, when Michael Kaiser offered a partnership, Alexis Ness no longer felt isolated. Additionally, Michael Kaiser’s Kaiser Impact Point was exceptional and gave him an advantage in winning matches. As a result, Ness readily accepted Kaiser’s offer and became his partner.