Diamond Ace's Passionate Swing

It was afternoon, and the sun was still blazing down on the earth. Coach Kataoka personally led the first team in defensive drills.

when!

when!

when!

The loud thuds of batting echoed continuously: first base, second base, third base, outfield...

Coach Kataoka faced multiple players alone in this special training session.

At the beginning, everyone was able to maintain a good state and rhythm, but after more than two hours of high-intensity practice.

Apart from Lin Xiao, who still seemed full of energy.

Everyone else was exhausted, standing there with their hands on their hips, and they all made mistakes.

Coach Kataoka, seeing everyone's state, sternly shouted, "What's wrong with you all?!"

"Where did all the sound go?"

The second-year students assisting nearby couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, "That's amazing!"

"yes!"

Judging from the situation, training will probably go on very late.

One of them said, "Hey, go turn on the stadium lights. I think they're going to practice for a long time."

Although Izashiki was exhausted, she still gritted her teeth and shouted, "Again...again."

Coach Kataoka was dissatisfied with his performance and shouted, "I can't hear you at all!"

"Where did your usual charisma go, Izashiki?"

Izashiki took a deep breath and shouted again, "Again!"

when!

Despite being utterly exhausted, with his legs feeling as heavy as lead, Isashiki's eyes still burned with an indomitable fighting spirit.

He lunged forward with all his might.

His body left a mark on the ground.

He then did a forward roll, but the ball still flew out.

At this critical moment, Lin Xiao, like a black lightning bolt, rushed in from afar and caught the ball steadily.

Wow, Lin Xiao.

Those around couldn't help but gasp in amazement.

Coach Kataoka frowned, his face serious, and said loudly, "I certainly didn't teach you to receive the ball like that! And you expect your junior to clean up your mess?"

Those harsh words struck Isashiki's heart like a heavy hammer.

The team members watched this scene with a heart full of worry and fear.

One person whispered, "How terrifying, when will this training ever end?"

Even the senior students are almost... exhausted.

The other person followed his gaze and suddenly exclaimed in surprise, "Hey, look, it's Lin Xiao!"

"Really? He actually has the strength to stand so straight."

One person remarked, "Seriously, the coach was doing catching drills with everyone all by himself."

"Is he a monster?!"

when!

Ryosuke Kominato, who was on second base, was a step too slow when catching the ball and made a mistake.

Coach Kataoka's gaze was as sharp as a hawk's, and he immediately looked at Kominato Ryosuke, saying, "Where did your usual smile go, Kominato?"

By this time, Kominato Ryosuke was completely exhausted and could not stand up at all. He could only squat on the ground, panting heavily.

The situation for Masuko and Yuki is also not optimistic.

They were equally exhausted, their faces etched with weariness and helplessness.

Coach Kataoka was putting on a brave face, but he wasn't much better off facing such intense training from so many people all by himself.

"One more ball!"

"bring it on!"

The voice came from Lin Xiao's mouth.

Seeing how exhausted his seniors looked, Lin Xiao felt a pang of pity. Without hesitation, he stepped forward, wanting to share some of their burden.

Coach Kataoka smiled slightly when he saw Lin Xiao's actions.

He turned his gaze to Yuuki and asked, "What's wrong?"

"Can't hold on any longer, Yuuki?"

"Isashiki!"

"Minato!"

"Masuko!"

"Your juniors can still stand up, but what about you!"

All eyes were on Lin Xiao, who looked relaxed and showed almost no signs of fatigue.

The senior students, on the other hand, were exhausted, covered in sweat, and their muscles ached so badly that they could only barely stand up by using their hands.

Seeing Lin Xiao's relaxed demeanor, everyone felt a surge of resentment.

"Where did this freak come from?"

"How could I possibly lose to a first-grader?"

Such a thought flashed through everyone's mind.

Yuki gritted his teeth, enduring his physical exhaustion, and shouted, "Again!"

"One more ball."

"Please continue, coach."

"coach."

Not to be outdone, Izashiki shouted, "One more ball!"

Masuko and Kominato chimed in, "Let's go!"

Their voices were filled with determination and an indomitable spirit.

Sawamura, Furuya, Kominato, and everyone else assisting were all amazed by the seniors' perseverance and dedication. Sawamura looked at the seniors.

He secretly marveled, "They're too strong... these senior students from the day after tomorrow..."

"They'll be guarding behind us."

"Alright. Last ball!" Coach Kataoka said with a smile. "You need to concentrate even more in the final moments."

"Yes..." the soldiers answered in unison.

......

Day six of training.

Dinner time has finally arrived.

With only half his life left, Sawamura slumped in a chair and sighed, "The rigorous training camp is finally down to practice matches."

His voice was filled with exhaustion and relief.

Miyuki sat behind Sawamura, looking at the food in front of him with an eager expression, and said, "I'm going to start eating."

Upon hearing Miyuki's words, Sawamura remembered something important.

He immediately turned around, grabbed Miyuki by the collar, and said, "Miyuki, explain yourself."

"When exactly are you going to help me stake out the place?"

"We're playing tomorrow."

"I...I'm that one! The one you and Lin Xiao were talking about before."

"Strategies or code words to be discussed before the match."

Furuya chimed in from the side, "That's exactly right!"

Miyuki looked at the two of them with a blank expression and said, "What are you talking about?! Lin Xiao is different from you two."

"I can't even throw a breaking ball, what am I supposed to talk to you guys about?"

Sawamura and Furuya felt a pang of disappointment and embarrassment upon hearing Miyuki's words. Although it was true, having it said to their faces still made them feel very embarrassed.

Looking at their expressions, Miyuki continued, "I can tell you must still be very tired."

"You'll get a spectacular beating tomorrow."

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Sawamura and Furuya's dissatisfaction intensified upon hearing this.

Sawamura gripped Miyuki's collar tighter and said, "Is that what a catcher would say?"

Upon seeing this, Miyuki quickly said, "I'm... your senior."

"Lin Xiao, save me!"

However, no one responded to him, because Lin Xiao had already fled the battlefield and sat down next to Kominato.

Miyuki's mention of "changing ball" deeply affected Furuya.

He thought to himself, "I can practice breaking balls. I remember he mentioned it to me before, but I can't recall exactly." At that moment, he was filled with a desire to improve his pitching ability.

Meanwhile, Kominato was still thinking about yesterday's defensive training.

Coach Kataoka only ordered him to leave, but Lin Xiao, who was also a first-year student, stayed.

He couldn't help but wonder if it was because Lin Xiao was really able to keep up with the training pace, while he himself was utterly weak in terms of stamina and physical strength?

Kominato looked at Lin Xiao and said, "Lin Xiao."

Lin Xiao turned his head and asked, "What's wrong?"

Kominato hesitated for a moment, then voiced her question: "How did you do that? Your stamina improved so quickly?"

After listening, Lin Xiao thought for a moment and said, "Well... you should... and then..."

His voice gradually deepened as he patiently explained to Kominato his methods and experiences in improving his physical strength. This was a true secret passed down from the system.