After all of us are reborn, who plays Go?

Chapter 140 139. Believe in Science
"It's stable! It's stable! It's all stable!"

Seeing the current situation on the board, Japan Chess Association director Koichi Sakamoto finally became excited.

I had done something shady before and arranged a bye for Yu Zhengcai from Guanxi on the first day and a bye for Zhan Lang on the last day.

Naturally, no one expressed any objection to the arrangements in Kansai.

However, many people in the Japan Chess Association were a little dissatisfied with the decision to put the battle wave byes on the last day, and thought it was really unethical.

As the world's Go kingdom, Japan should be humble and demonstrate the demeanor of a great power.

We have already surrounded them, and yet we still leave them to the last day. Isn't it shameful to say this?
The Japan Chess Association also has to have some dignity!
If you have any shady tricks to use behind the scenes, how can you put them in the open? Isn't this just slapping yourself in the face?

But judging from the current results, it is all thanks to my wise decision. Fortunately, I went against the majority’s opinion at the beginning, otherwise how could we have the situation today?
If Zhan Lang was really allowed to rest for a day to recover, he might have really won a complete victory.

At that time, it will not be a shame in secret, but a shame in the open.

Isn't it obvious which one is more embarrassing?

At least now Toshito Sato is the champion and Japan is the champion.

I was lucky enough not to lose my last pair of underwear in this game.

However, before this, Sakamoto had not expected that Zhan Lang would be so strong in this version. Fortunately, he weakened him in advance, otherwise he would not have dared to think about it this season.

As for now, is there any possibility for Zhan Lang to make a comeback?
Koichi Sakamoto swore as a former professional chess player that it was impossible, absolutely impossible!
This guy came to Sato Toshito's side. If he could survive, he would write his own name backwards.

Zhan Lang really thought that he was Zhao Chikun, Japan's top-notch player who was best at dealing with isolated players and making quick moves.

Under the current situation, perhaps only this top-notch person can turn the tide in this situation.

And it's just a chance.

Fighting the waves is impossible.

You know I don’t have that level!

Seeing Zhan Lang who relied on his own star position to break in, Sato Toshito couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.

In the current situation, the only chance of survival is to break into the territory on the right and destroy the isolated enemy. Everyone can see this.

However, Zhan Lang's method of breaking in was a bit crude, and at first glance it looked like an amateur technique.

Sato Toshito could actually understand that after seven consecutive days of professional games, coupled with the current unfavorable situation, it was inevitable that his skills would be deformed.

If it was me sitting opposite him, I might not be much stronger than Zhan Lang.

But even though I understand, I will never show mercy in this battle.

I have a reason to win!

Move 83, Black chess, pull!

Sato Toshito's intention with this move was very clear, which was to completely wipe out the white pieces that Zhan Lang had penetrated.

After all, the entire right side is Sato Toshito's solid space. If Zhan Lang is allowed to come alive in this area, the overall solid space will be immediately broken, and Sato Toshito's leading advantage will disappear in an instant.

Sato Toshito naturally couldn't let this happen, it would be too horrible, and he would also lose face. He chose to move up because Sato Toshito's black pieces below were stronger and firmer, and there were some breakpoints above, which could be used by Zhan Lang.

Even when he was in an advantageous position, Sato Toshito didn't want to give Zhan Lang any chance.

The more advantageous you are, the more you need to stay vigilant. This is my way of playing chess!
After all, in the previous few rounds, Sato Toshito had seen too many times where the opponent gave Zhan Lang a chance and ended up being defeated.

But at this point, Zhan Lang didn't hesitate at all and just went straight up.

This is a common maneuver. In the first few steps, as professionals, there is naturally no possibility of any mistakes on both sides.

Move 86, White chess piece, capture!
If he is an amateur, once he is captured, he will definitely run away without thinking, and he is unwilling to let the opponent capture his piece.

But Sato Toshito was very calm. He directly placed a double on the side to strengthen himself, while also declaring his determination to kill Zhan Lang.

At this time, Zhan Lang had no way to retreat. He stabbed it first and then stabbed the grape, also declaring to the opponent that he must survive here.

There is no way. If Zhan Lang cannot survive here, all the moves will be in vain and none of them will be useful.

The initial investment cost is already here, if you don’t succeed, you will die!

Sato Toshito was not in a hurry to make a move, but after careful judgment, he clicked on the critical point of Zhan Lang's eye.

"Zhan Lang has begun to take a long look at it."

Looking at the market which had not changed for nearly twenty minutes, Fujii Hideaki scratched his face while sitting below.

But it is right to spend time on this kind of thing. At this crucial moment of victory or defeat, you must think clearly.

Looking at the situation that had remained stagnant for a long time, Katsuya Takenouchi, 9th Dan, could not say anything on the stage. After all, his explanation of the overall market could only mention a few other changes and possible situations that might occur in the future.

But I'm just saying this casually. In fact, a two-day Japanese match would be more painful because it is entirely possible for a player to think for an hour or two.

This is a real test for the commentator. There has been no change on the chessboard for these two hours. What should you say?
In this situation, Takenouchi had no good solution but to pull Fujii Hideaki, who was sitting in the audience watching the show, up to chat with him and ask him what he thought about the game.

However, Fujii Hideaki is not optimistic about Zhan Lang. Fujii Hideaki said that he was analyzing from an objective perspective and absolutely did not mix in any personal feelings.

Judging from the current situation, Sato Toshito is definitely in a better position, and Zhan Lang is the one who wants to turn the tables in adversity.

Judging from the current strength, Sato Toshito, as a Japanese 7th dan, has the upper hand in terms of strength.

Zhan Lang's best record was a four-disaster cycle with a ninth-level player, and he managed to hold on when he was bound to lose.

However, as a 7th dan chess player, although Toshito Sato's record against Japanese 9th dan players was not very good, with more losses than wins, he had actually won before.

Just from the relative performance, we can see the gap in hard power between the two sides.

Not to mention that Sato Toshito was able to take a day off yesterday due to his schedule, which helped him to get rid of the fatigue from six consecutive games, while Zhan Lang had been playing for eight consecutive days and was already at the end of his strength.

From a scientific point of view, Zhan Lang has no chance of turning the tables.

Fujii Hideaki said he believes in science.

Go is a scientific game, don't believe in metaphysics.

(End of this chapter)