Diamond Ace: Monster Slayer

Chapter 22: The speed of the ball that shatters the eardrum

The first hit in the first grade was hit by Zhou Hui!

A long hit to right field.

This also ensures that freshmen don't go through a game without a single hit.

"I'm sorry, my intention of matching the ball was too obvious."

Ono Hong immediately ran up and admitted his mistake.

Kawakami was hit by a lightning strike as soon as he was substituted on. No one would feel good about it.

"It doesn't matter. He's not even on the same level as the other first years."

Kawakami looked at Zhou Hui and said.

Ono Hong was stunned for a moment.

It turned out that not only he discovered Zhou Hui's extraordinary qualities, but Kawakami also felt it.

Ono Hong didn't continue talking, but ran back and squatted down.

"nice shot!"

"nice shot!"

"Good ball! Batter out!"

"It's terrible! Even if someone gets on base, there's still no one to connect the batting line!"

Jin Wan in the lounge held his head and felt helpless.

What's the difference between this and not getting on base?
"Good ball! Batter out!"

"Strike! Batter is out! Attack and defense switch!"

It was not much different from what Zhou Hui thought. Even if he reached base, there was no way for him to return to home base.

No one can continue to hit, and that's their biggest problem.

"Pity."

"But for Seidou High School, the kid who got a hit is not a bad gain."

"Maybe he is this year's Yuki."

Director Kataoka said nothing and turned back to stare at Zhou Hui.

He is indeed a very good seedling.

If the rookie test can only prove that he has solid basic skills, then this confrontation with Kawakami can prove that he is definitely the core of Seidou High School's team in the next few years.

Next, let's see how his defense is.

Judging from the information provided by the Hawks, Zhou Hui's defense is as solid as a solid wall.

In the top of the seventh inning, the second team attacked.

"First grade changes pitchers, outfielders, and second basemen."

Change three positions at once?

This is not allowed in official competitions.

After hearing the pitcher was changed, Sawamura jumped up happily.

"Hey, it's finally coming."

As he said that, Sawamura happily ran towards the pitcher's mound.

"What are you going to do?"

"Ah? Isn't it a change of votes?"

Sawamura said awkwardly.

"Your position is outfielder, the pitcher is Furuya, and the second baseman is Kominato."

"what?!"

Sawamura couldn't believe it, as if the sky was falling.

"Furiya?"

Zhou Hui remembered the name and looked back.

A tall and thin boy stood up from the lounge.

Sure enough it was him!

Friends I met on the Shinkansen.

At that time, we only knew that he was a pitcher, and we had no idea how strong he was.

Today I finally got the chance to see it.

Sawamura ran to the outfield helplessly.

For him, he still hopes to prove himself on the pitcher's mound.

"Jiugu." Zhou Hui called out from behind Jiugu Xiao. Jiugu Xiao immediately turned around and saw a familiar face.

"It's you?"

"I just discovered..."

"What's the matter?"

Jiang Gu Xiao did not answer Zhou Hui's question directly.

After all, the two of them had been sitting together for a while, and it was really inappropriate for Jiang Gu Xiao to just discover Zhou Hui.

"You didn't listen to what I said at all..."

"Since we are teammates this time, just perform well. If not, let them all attack us! I will defend for you!"

"No need to go to such trouble."

Fōgiya Xiao said directly.

This made Zhou Hui not know how to say what he had been holding back. He didn't know what he had said that caused Xiao Jiangu to react like this.

"I mean, I'm not going to let them hit the ball out."

Jōgō Aki deliberately raised the volume, as if he was speaking to the students from the Second Army.

"Jiangu!"

Before Zhou Hui could say anything, he saw the eyes of the Second Army were already looking towards this place.

Many students from the Second Army stared at Kouya Aki with a very fierce look.

It was as if she was going to eat him alive.

They don’t know why Akihiro Kouya is so confident. Does he look down on them?

If this is true, then this guy must be taught a lesson!
"What big talk, little first-grade brat!"

The next batter to come on the field was very dissatisfied. If Coach Kataoka hadn't been standing next to him, he would have probably started cursing and said even more unbearable words.

All in all, Akihiro Kotani really made these seniors angry.

"Ugh."

Zhou Hui shook his head and came to his own defensive area.

First baseman!

This is the place Zhou Hui is most familiar with.

He has been the team's starting first baseman since junior high school and has never changed his position.

However, what he is worried about now is not whether he can hold this position, but whether Akihiro Kouguchi will be defeated.

But Zhou Hui had reason to believe that since he had said those words, he must be able to do it.

Otherwise, he would never dare to say it!
"Cheer up, everyone! From now on, we can't lose even one point! Do you understand?!"

Zhou Hui shouted from first base.

Now he is more like a leader among the first graders!
He was the only one in the entire first grade to hit a hit, and everyone was very convinced by what he said, and no one dared to refute him!

What's more, in the current situation, anyone who still has the confidence to unite his teammates is definitely not an unknown person.

Director Kataoka now appreciates Zhou Hui more and more!
"Don't look down on us, and don't leave crying when the time comes!"

The next batter from the second team stepped up.

In his eyes, there are only two interesting people in the entire venue.

The first one is Akira Fōtani on the pitcher's mound, and the second one is Zhou Hui on first base.

They both have a bit of a boastful tone.

They were sure to win the game, but they didn't want these two first-year guys to steal the limelight.

When everyone recalled the game, no one cared about how many points the second team got, and only focused on the two boastful freshmen. That was not good!
"kick off!"

"call."

Fōgiya Xiao took a deep breath and began to prepare for pitching.

"Whoosh!"

All the strength of the body was concentrated on two fingers, and he threw the ball out with all his strength.

The baseball did not disappoint Akihiro Kouyanagi. The moment it flew out, everyone's eardrums seemed to be shattered!
The one who suffered the most was the first-year catcher Kariba Ko. As he watched the baseball getting closer and closer, he simply closed his eyes.

With such a terrifying speed of the ball, I’m afraid even if he had ten lives he might not be able to catch it!

"what!"

With a scream, Kariba Ko fell backwards, dragging the referee Kataoka with him.

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(End of this chapter)