Diamond Ace: Monster Slayer

Chapter 223 The Prototype of a Legend

At the end of the first half of the first game, the score between the two sides is currently 0:0.

The troll Daitojuan didn't score any points against Didong High School.

And then, the initiative was given to Didong High School.

In the lounge of Teito High School, the nine starting players surrounded Coach Okamoto, who was sitting inside and began to arrange tactics.

"We won't expect to score any points in this round. Let's first study the types of balls. Our chances to score will be in the next few rounds. Do you understand?"

"Yes."

Although they agreed verbally, these young and energetic guys were definitely unwilling to do so.

Score in the final moments?
They are the undefeated generals of the East Tokyo region. When will it be their turn to depend on others?

Not to mention their ace pitcher Okada, even the second-year player Kenichiro Inui thought that his coach was a little confused.

The opposing team is the Giant Troll Daitojuan, a team that is entering Koshien for the first time!
But we have already reached Koshien 21 times.

Given their historical achievements, they have no reason to admit defeat.

If we fight like this, isn't it a bit too cowardly?

But on second thought, out of the more than twenty Koshien experiences, only two or three of them were related to them.

The rest of the experiences were earned by our seniors.

They are definitely not comparable.

But even so, their one or two appearances in Koshien are better than Hongo Masamune's first experience in Koshien.

Not only him, but everyone in the Giant Giant Vine Scroll was playing in Koshien for the first time.

That's actually a bit imprudent.

It was the first time in their school history that they played in Koshien!
They should be afraid of us, but it's the opposite when it comes to Director Okamoto.

"I know you have a lot of reasons not to admit defeat, but Hongo led a team to Koshien for the first time. And it's a little-known team like the Troll Daitomaki. Shouldn't we show some respect?"

After hearing what Coach Okamoto said, the players of Teito High School suddenly felt that there was some truth to it.

Indeed, before the Troll Da Tengjuan recruited Hongxiang, they were indeed a bottom-ranked team.

Otherwise, their names would not be found in the history of Koshien.

Hongxiang's ability to lead a team is indeed beyond everyone's imagination.

It is said that baseball is a nine-person sport.

But it is somewhat illogical that Hongo can really lead the team into Koshien by himself.

Although the other members of the Giant Giant Vine also provided some help to Hong Xiang in defense and attack, it was not much after all.

To be honest, my teammates are just a group of players with average playing ability.

It can’t even be called upper-middle level.

It was this team that was brought into Koshien by Hongo.

The leadership of this township is absolutely well-deserved.

According to the data table released by the Hokkaido region, except for the mistakes, all other data in Hongo are the highest in Hokkaido.

Not to mention the data competition in the Troll Vine Scroll, which is a cliff-like lead.

Although other players helped to some extent, their contribution was definitely not as great as that of Honjo.

Of course, Mr. Nitta’s command is also indispensable.

Mr. Nitta has always had a sharp eye and quickly locked on Hongo as the core of the team.

Sure enough, this team made it to Koshien.

As long as the team has an absolute core, other players will still have a chance to stand out as long as they are not outsiders.

"The most important thing is to consume your energy. Consume your energy. Do you understand?"

"Yes!"

"Follow the tactics and get started."

After coach Okamoto arranged the tactics, he waved his hand and arranged the players to go on the court.

Although Mr. Nitta is old, he still stands at the door of the lounge and watches the game. He is in good health.

There is no trace of time on this little old man.

"Sit down, supervisor. There's no problem with that kid Hongo."

"It's okay, it's okay. Don't underestimate an old man like me. When I was young, I was also the absolute main force of the team, hahahahahahaha."

"In the bottom of the first inning, Teito High School is on offense. The first batter is the center fielder, Omura-san."

"kick off!"

The referee announced the start of the game, and Hongo on the pitcher's mound began to prepare for the game.

He is definitely aware of the importance of this game.

"Hongo, Hongo you are so handsome!"

"Hongo, Hongo is the best!"

Hongo was standing on the pitcher's mound, and before he even started pitching, the audience behind him were already cheering for him.

The sound is even more amazing.

You don't have to listen very carefully to tell that they are a group of cute girls in adolescence.

"Damn it, why does this guy have so many female fans!"

Kuramochi's back teeth were almost broken with envy.

Sweet love, doesn’t he want it?
Kuramochi looked back at Hongo's fans, then looked at Sawamura.

Sawamura was also gritting his teeth.

Even though he has Wakana, she is nothing compared to Hongo's cheerleading team.

Not afraid of not knowing the goods, but afraid of comparing goods.

If Wakana is Sawamura's real girlfriend, what else does he want to say?

The main thing is that the relationship between Wakana and Sawamura can only be considered ambiguous at best.

"What does that look mean to you? Don't you have a girlfriend?"

Seeing Sawamura's "Versailles" act, Kuramochi couldn't help it. He hugged Sawamura's neck and punched him hard on the head several times.

"What do you mean, kid? Isn't the Wakana in your phone contacts your girlfriend?"

"Cough cough."

Sawamura kept coughing while being hugged by Kuramochi and couldn't speak at all.

"If... Ifana is just mine... cough cough!"

"What is it? Tell me!?"

Kuramochi became increasingly angry.

He has always had zero tolerance for people who have girlfriends.

Even if he saw Senior Fujiwara always showing kindness to Zhou Hui, he would still feel envious and jealous.

But why haven't they taken action against Zhou Hui?

Nonsense, isn't that still a defeat? !

Zhou Hui’s muscles were almost as thick as his waist. How could he possibly win with his tiny arms and legs?

What's more, he has the support of Coach Kataoka behind him.

As for Sawamura...

From the very beginning, he was the target of Kuramochi's bullying, and there was no one to support him.

Don’t blame the senior, blame yourself for the fact that your childhood sweetheart liked you and you were mean to him!

"Snapped!"

Suddenly, there was a heavy sound of a baseball falling into a glove on the field, a sound no worse than that of Akira Koyanagi.

Everyone from Qingdao High School looked at the field in surprise.

Hongo straightened his back after just finishing pitching, while Omura, the batter in the batter's box, gritted his teeth and swung the bat, but the ball missed!

"Good ball! Batter out!"

It only took three balls to defeat the lead batter of Didong High School. Hongxiang's strength cannot be underestimated at Didong High School.

"Wow, wow, wow, wow, this guy missed three times in a row!"

"That's right, I didn't even touch the fur of the baseball!"

"Then if we meet Teito High School in the autumn tournament, then maybe Furuya's ball can also suppress their batting line!"

Thinking of this, Sawamura seemed to understand something, and immediately stood up from the audience and gestured.

Although this statement is somewhat true, it must be said that Sawamura is still too young, and his observation of the game is not that detailed. However, this made Fūya Xiao happy.

He just sat there in the audience, and although he didn't say a word, the expression on his face betrayed him.

Although Sawamura is his sworn enemy and is competing with him for the position of ace pitcher this fall, it has to be said that sometimes his words are still a little pleasant to the ears.

not easy!
"You think too much. Is Hongo's ball control level on the same level as Furuya's?"

Yukichi found the problem right away.

It was also because of this that the flame that Jōgō Aki had just ignited was extinguished in an instant.

"You guy..."

Kouya Aki, who was just immersed in the praise and unable to extricate himself, suddenly woke up.

"makes sense."

After hearing what Sawamura said, he also realized that this guy hasn't changed at all!

I thought he had a conscience because he spoke up for me just now, but now I realize that he did have a conscience, but not much.

"Anyway, his pitching speed has reached 150 kilometers, which is on par with Furuya. His power must be good, too. And his ball control is definitely A+. Furuya can't compare to that, and there's also..."

"What else?"

"what!"

Hearing this, Fōgaya Akatsuki instantly became excited, stood up immediately, and pushed Sawamura away from Miyuki.

Sawamura fell to the ground and the back of his head hit the floor hard.

This is only the case with Naizo Sawamura. If it were someone else, he would probably have suffered a concussion.

"It hurts so much."

"And he's not losing points in Koshien right now. You can't do that, right?"

No points lost in Koshien!

What is this concept? !

Every game, no matter how strong the opponent is, is a complete shutout!

Not to mention Akira Fōgani himself, even the entire Seidou High School team has never achieved this record.

They lost points in the first round against Baoming High School, not to mention other games.

This guy is really so scary!

Thinking of this, Akihabara Fōgaya had to take the terrible pitcher in front of him seriously.

"Snapped!"

There was a sound on the field again.

I have to say that Hongxiang's ball power and speed are really strong.

Qingdao High School's position is relatively far back, but they can still hear the sounds coming from the field.

This also made them tremble.

If the next opponent is the giant troll vine, what kind of difficulties will we encounter?
"The ball speed remains the same!"

"No, this is a changeup!"

Yukichi spotted something that others hadn't noticed at a glance.

"Changeup... No way? Don't joke with me, Miyuki."

As Masuko Toru watched this scene, sweat instantly started to spread from his collar.

According to the display, the speed of the ball just now was as high as 150km, which was not a changing ball at all.

"There's no doubt about it. The moment the ball entered the strike zone, it dropped a certain distance. It's definitely a breaking ball!"

Hearing what Miyuki said, Masuko Toru was shocked.

A changeup at 150 km/h!

How terrifying is the strength of this guy in front of me?

"Isn't it?"

"Good ball! Batter out!"

The referee couldn't believe this and was stunned for more than ten seconds before announcing the result.

But Hongo on the pitcher's mound looked indifferent, as if he had thrown a nonchalant ball.

"This pitcher may be the same as Zhou Hui. He is no longer at the level of a high school student."

Miyuki said.

In his opinion, Zhou Hui's strength is no longer comparable to that of a high school student.

The same is true for Hongo across the street.

With their current abilities, they may have a chance to play professional baseball.

Putting them on a high school stage is a complete dimensionality reduction attack.

According to regulations, high school graduates can participate in the professional baseball draft.

High school students are very close to professional baseball, the only difference is the lack of details.

So it is not an exaggeration to say that both of them have the ability to play professional baseball.

"Third batter, catcher, Inui-san."

"Whoosh!"

"Snapped!"

Facing the first high inside straight ball, Qian Xianggang swung the bat without hesitation, but the result was that he hit nothing.

Qian Xiangang has plenty of strength, as can be seen from the swing he just made.

All the strength of the whole body is used, and the explosive power of the muscles is very strong.

This is no wonder, after all, Qian Xiangang trains by placing dumbbells on his arms every day.

Over time, you will develop absolute strength.

You know, Jordan could grow 20 centimeters taller in a year by hanging himself on the horizontal bar, not to mention Qian Xiangang's training method.

"nice shot!"

"Snapped!"

Facing the second ball, a tricky straight ball, Qian Xiangang did not choose to swing.

He selectively let the ball go.

Because judging from the path the baseball took, there was definitely reason to call it a ball.

"nice shot!"

“Is it still a good shot?”

You have to swing at the next ball no matter what, this is the deadline.

"Whoosh!"

Baseball flies.

"Snapped!"

Qian Xiangang swung the bat with all his might, but still failed to hit the baseball.

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

Nine balls, three strikeouts!
All the students of Qingdao High School were shocked!
This guy's ability seems to be no worse than that of Akatsuki Fōgaya!
"This...is it over?"

Looking at Hongo's strength, Kuramochi expressed his disbelief.

This is also a monster!

This year's first graders are all monsters!

"He's already this strong in his first year. I can't imagine how powerful he will be in the future."

Miyuki smacked his lips.

"What do you mean? He may be our opponent in the next game. Are you trying to boost the opponent's morale and destroy your own prestige? Whose group are you on?"

The angry Isajiki Jun couldn't stand it anymore, and pointed at Miyuki and started cursing.

"Don't say that, Miyuki. He's telling the truth."

Chris also saw Hongxiang's strength. If the opponent in the next round is really the troll Da Tengjuan, they will be in great danger.

Hongo is only in his first year, but his ability is already close to that of a professional league player.

Now he has the makings of a legend!
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(End of this chapter)