Go: The live broadcast queen launched a gorgeous rebellion against the dog

"...Well, we see..."

"After a hard-fought battle, Uesaka 8-dan finally resigned!"

At 4 p.m. that same afternoon, in a studio at the Dongying Go Academy.

As Uesaka Rei resigned on the 156th move, Natsukawa Aoi, who was responsible for commentating on today's handicap challenge match, calmly reported the game to all the viewers.

However, Natsukawa 7th Dan had already foreseen this outcome long before the Hundred Hands incident, so there was nothing to regret.

On the contrary, the courage and fighting spirit shown by the young master of this country in this game made the former women's Honinbo even more gratified:
"However... in this game, Uesaka can be said to have lost with honor, showing the courage and fighting spirit of a young player!"

"Facing the universally acknowledged GOAT, the reigning killing god Rui Zhao 9-dan, she immediately sought close-quarters combat according to her preferred offensive style! She showed no fear whatsoever, a truly commendable spirit!"

At this point, Natsukawa Aoi's fingertips traced the sharp strike shown on the large screen, her tone carrying the affirmation of a senior for a junior's vigor.

"...However, as the changes below gradually deviated from the established pattern, the gap between the two in terms of offensive and defensive capabilities began to emerge."

"Although Rei-chan... uh... Uesaka also played well in this local area, maintaining a high quality of moves, Rui Zhao's performance was even more impeccable!"

"Her first 46 moves were all AI picks! The gap between the two sides was already gradually narrowing even though Uesaka didn't make any obvious mistakes!"

"Then... came move 47, the small point where Black moves! This can be considered the key losing move of the game!"

Aoi Natsukawa's fingertip heavily landed on the black stone at the bottom right 25:
"Here... Black needs to decisively sacrifice a stone on the outside! Prioritize securing the kill on the inside!"

"Compared to standing down or small point, capturing black's liberties is better!"

"As a result of this small move, Black's winning percentage plummeted from 71.6% to 31.9%! Black instantly lost the initiative on the board."

"Uh...actually, this move is understandable."

At this point in the explanation, Hiroaki Shindo, standing to the side, offered a comment on behalf of his young lord:

"The area in the lower right corner is far too complicated! Uesaka didn't play a capture move, probably because he was worried about giving White a chance to use his second-line flying attack later."

"...Yes, that's true!"
"It took us two a long time to figure out the changes with the AI, so it's perfectly normal that Uesaka couldn't see through it at first."

Aoi Natsukawa nodded in agreement:

"On the other hand, Rui Zhao... she almost immediately discovered the weakness of Black's own tight liberties!"
"After a thrust and a tiger's mouth, when White made a light knight's move on the second line in move 52, seeking to make contact, Black found himself in an extremely awkward situation..."

"Because I'm short of breath, I can't separate my opponent anymore... otherwise, I would be completely counter-killed by White!"

"Left with no other choice, Uesaka had to back down and prioritize his own survival."

"But with just this one battle, the odds of winning have been completely reversed!"

"Once the lower right corner is finalized and White gains the initiative by playing in the upper right corner, Black's AI win rate is less than 20%!"
"And what happened next... uh..."

"...What followed was an even bigger massacre!"

Hiroaki Shindo shook his head slightly and took over the conversation, his words filled with admiration and awe for the world's number one talent:
"It has to be said that the current God of Slaughter, unleashing his full power, is truly terrifying!"
"After the battle in the lower right corner, although Uesaka was still trying to make aggressive moves to disrupt the situation, Rui Zhao's attacking ability was terrifying to the extreme!"

"After establishing a strong position by using the upper right corner, the 98th move, which involves piercing the elephant's eye, is a direct and powerful move! Even the AI ​​didn't notice it at first!"
"It wasn't until Rui Zhao made his move that this move was given a higher rating than the first choice!"

"This move extremely astutely judged the fleeting opportunity to attack, cutting off the two groups of black stones on the outside that were not fully connected, and then launching a entangled attack!"
"Although Uesaka struggled to hold on, the black stones in the lower left corner managed to live in a difficult situation."

"But in order to escape, the large group of stones in the middle had to sacrifice the entire black stones on the right side, and the situation was already terrible!"

"Uesaka resigned on move 156! Eisei Shojun has achieved her third consecutive victory in the special challenge match with a handicap!"

"Um...to be honest..."

"I still miss Rui Zhao more when he played Go with Uesaka... Today's game was terrifying to watch!"

With a helpless smile, Natsukawa Aoi made a small joke, then couldn't help but sigh:
"No wonder he's already been included in the discussion of 'the greatest player of all time'!"
"That game I beat her in the Lakeside Cup... I feel like I can brag about it for the rest of my life!"

Haha, that's true!

"If I were to vote, I would also vote for Rui Zhao without hesitation!"

The usually gentle and refined Lao Xiaoguang revealed a knowing smile:

"believe……

"I'm sure Uesaka can do that too, right?"

After saying this, Hiroaki Shindo couldn't help but turn his gaze to the live feed on the side of the screen.

In the scene, Uesaka Rei, who had just experienced a crushing defeat, showed no signs of frustration or disappointment on her face. Instead, she was filled with an irrepressible excitement and exhilaration!
She was sitting opposite Rui Zhao, her eyes shining brightly, like a student eager for knowledge, listening intently as Rui Zhao explained the key points of the game, nodding vigorously from time to time, seemingly enjoying this time immensely...

...

...

"...Sister Rui Zhao, thank you for your guidance!"

At 4:15 PM that same afternoon, in the special chess room of the Dongjiang Hotel in Dongjiang City, Huaxia, Uesaka Rei, who had just finished reviewing her game, bowed to her team's captain, her words filled with sincere admiration:
"Sister Rui Zhao, you are really amazing!"

"I was completely suppressed and had no chance at all. I really felt like I was suffocating!"

"Yes, yes! I had a great time too!"

Rui Zhao smiled and agreed, then glanced at the chessboard out of the corner of her eye, before looking at Uesaka Rei with considerable appreciation:

"Well... I really didn't expect you to fight me so fiercely right from the start!"
"I was a little surprised to see you engage in close-quarters combat right from your lower left and lower right sides!"

"Ah! This..."

Lijiang subconsciously scratched her head, looking a little embarrassed:
"On one hand, I thought... since I've finally got the chance to challenge you, I definitely need to bring out my strengths!"

"Besides... I was thinking that if I really wanted to challenge an invincible opponent like you, perhaps the only way would be to completely disrupt the situation, but right now it seems like there's no difference..."

Kosaka described his pre-match tactical plan to his idol, then, as if suddenly remembering something, asked Rui Zhao:

"Ah! Sister Rui Zhao..."

"Do you think... that everything is under your control?"

"Uh, it's alright!"

In response to Uesaka Rei's straightforward question, Rui Zhao simply smiled slightly, her tone carrying her usual humility and gentleness.

But this casual response only deepened the admiration in Uesaka Rei's eyes!
"Indeed! Being able to play chess with you, Sister Rui Zhao... is the happiest thing ever!"

Rei Uesaka's voice was filled with genuine joy and satisfaction, and her eyes shone brighter, brimming with boundless anticipation and determination for the future.
"Once you've finished challenging the AI ​​and returned to the professional Go world... I'll definitely challenge you in all sorts of competitions!"

"We'll keep playing until we've completed all twenty matches!"

Upon hearing Uesaka Rei's ambitious declaration, Rui Zhao's smile faltered slightly.

A barely perceptible hesitation flashed in her eyes, as if her words had touched a nerve, and she did not respond immediately.

The observant Uesaka Rei noticed the subtle change in Rui Zhao's expression; the excitement on her face instantly froze, replaced by a hint of tension and unease.

"Sister Rui Zhao..."

"Don't you think I'm overestimating myself?!"

Although Kosaka was a little disappointed by her idol's hesitation, she immediately straightened her back and resolutely declared to the Athena of the Go world:

"But don't worry, Sister Rui Zhao! I will definitely work harder and give a better performance!"

"The next number one person in the world after you... will definitely be me!"

"...Ah! How could this be!"
"How could I possibly think that you, Xiaoli-chan, are overestimating yourself!"

Seeing Uesaka Rei's earnest and anxious expression, Rui Zhao quickly realized that her earlier hesitation might have caused a misunderstanding, and immediately clarified:

"I just think that you're very determined, Rei-chan! And... I believe you can definitely do it, Rei-chan!"

"When I was seventeen, I hadn't even achieved professional status yet, but you, Li-chan, are already a national champion!"
You are far more outstanding than me!

The gaze of the world's foremost leader fell upon Uesaka Rei's face, filled with undisguised admiration. Gradually, the eyes of the eternally wise and beautiful Rui Zhao deepened and became more profound, her voice soft yet carrying an indescribable weight, and a hint of hidden relief.
"So... Li-chan!"
"The future is in your hands, isn't it?"

"Yes, of course!"

"I will handle it!"

Uesaka Rei nodded vigorously almost immediately, her voice clear and loud, carrying the confidence and responsibility unique to young people.

For the young master of Japan, being entrusted with an important task by his idol, whom he has always followed, on such a special occasion was an incredibly exciting thing!

But... Uesaka Rei, immersed in excitement and promises, was completely unaware...

What profound meaning was hidden in Yong Shi Zhaojun's words at this moment?

...

...

As the smoke cleared from the third "Eternal Glory" special challenge, the atmosphere at Dongjiang Hotel shifted, ushering in the highly anticipated annual "Nongshim Time".

On the same evening, the China Chess Association held the opening ceremony for the third stage of the Nongshim Cup World Go Team Championship here.

Although almost everyone knew that with Rui Zhao, the world's best player, leading the team, lifting the championship trophy was practically a foregone conclusion, this third stage of the competition still attracted a great deal of attention from the media!

However... the suspense has quietly shifted!
It's no longer about "who will win the championship," but whether someone can persuade the world's number one player, who will undoubtedly be the captain, to personally take the field! And...

If not, then who in the Chinese team will have another precious opportunity to challenge Yong Shi Zhaojun? (End of Chapter)