Diamond Ace's Passionate Swing

"I still feel that good pitching needs Miyuki's guidance."

Koichiro Tanba slowly walked down the pitcher's mound, his tone carrying a hint of emotion, as well as a subtle sense of relief.

"This is the first time you've taken the initiative to approach Miyuki."

Chris looked at Danbo with a mixture of relief and surprise in his eyes.

"Your pitching rhythm is really good."

Chris nodded in agreement.

"However, Miyuki never once gave the signal for the forkball."

Miyasuke's voice was filled with doubt. He frowned slightly, as if he was trying to think of something and find the answer from this unusual ball pairing.

"Doesn't Miyuki need Tanba's forkball?"

"Tanba-senpai."

Miyuki Kazuya's voice suddenly broke Tanba's brief silence. His tone remained calm, yet carried an undeniable firmness, as if everything was under his control.

"The opponent has pretty much decided which shot they want to aim for."

Miyuki's gaze was as sharp as an eagle's, as if he could see through all the disguises of his opponents and see their tactics and intentions clearly.

"At the start of the next game, I will signal with the forkball."

Miyuki's voice echoed in the rest area, every word clearly audible and resounding.

"One of the tasks for today's game is to pitch the entire game."

Miyuki's gaze was firm, his tone steady, and every word was like a nail, firmly driven into Tanba's heart, giving him immense confidence and encouragement.

"The number of pitches is also being controlled very well so far."

Miyuki added, his voice carrying a barely perceptible hint of approval, a recognition of Tanba's previous performance.

"Let's seize the initiative now."

Miyuki's words, like a pebble thrown into a lake, stirred up ripples and filled the rest area of ​​Seido High School with fighting spirit.

Miyasuke looked at Miyuki and said, "This guy... considered all of this from the beginning?"

He looked at Miyuki, the young catcher, who exuded a maturity and wisdom beyond his years, making people look at him with new respect.

"The real competition only begins in the second half."

Miyuki's voice rang out again, carrying an all-knowing confidence, as if he had already foreseen the course of the match.

"Finally, he said something befitting a catcher."

Sawamura Eijun's voice, tinged with a hint of teasing, broke the serious atmosphere on the court. His tone conveyed both approval of Miyuki and a touch of resentment.

"He's clearly someone who only knows how to put his gloves in the inside corner."

Furuya Akira's voice followed closely behind, carrying his usual sharp tongue and unruly manner, mercilessly criticizing Miyuki.

"When I'm paired with someone, we almost never use code words."

"Hahaha, so that's what you all think about having sex with him!"

Lin Xiao's hearty laughter rang out, tinged with a hint of mockery, but also with a touch of approval for the unique way his teammates interacted.

Kominato added insult to injury: "It depends on the pitcher."

His words were brief and sharp, pinpointing the differences in Miyuki's ball-pairing strategies.

Sawamura and Furuya froze instantly, as if Kominato's words had frozen them in place.

Tanbo: "I thought you didn't use a signal because you weren't confident you could catch it."

His voice was calm, seemingly unaffected, yet carrying a subtle hint of provocation.

"Huh?"

Miyuki Kazuya was slightly taken aback, seemingly not expecting Tanba to say that, and a look of doubt appeared on his face.

"If you're so good at catching it, then show me."

Danbo's voice rang out again, his tone still calm, but carrying an undeniable determination and expectation.

Back on the field, the blazing sun shone on the pitch, filling every corner with a tense yet exciting atmosphere.

"What?"

The pitcher from Shuhoku was clearly not prepared for the Seido-kai's sudden change of tactics, and a look of surprise and panic appeared on his face.

Ping!

The crisp sound of the ball being struck rang out, and the baseball flew out like an arrow released from a bow.

"Watch me!"

Jun Isashiki roared and swung his baseball bat as if he were pouring all his power into this one strike.

In the stands, the fans let out a sigh of helplessness mixed with a hint of mockery.

"That Izashiki guy, can't he hit the ball without yelling?"

"The hitters are still in good form."

"After watching Inashi's game, I'm even more motivated than usual."

The atmosphere on the court became heated again, and Seido High School's offensive momentum grew stronger and stronger.

"hateful."

Xiu Bei's pitcher's voice was low and hoarse, carrying a hint of resentment and anxiety. He clenched his teeth tightly, trying to calm himself down.

"Where should I submit it?"

He felt lost and helpless, and he seemed unable to find any way to break through Seido's powerful batting lineup.

Tetsuya Yuki stared intently at the pitcher's mound, as if trying to see through everything there; his eyes were filled with calmness and determination.

"I'm so bored."

A voice rang out from the stands, carrying a hint of laziness and dissatisfaction, seemingly expressing dissatisfaction with the progress of the match.

"I already knew that Seido's batting lineup is very strong."

Narumiya Mei continued, his tone carrying a hint of disdain and a slight contempt for the Seido pitcher's abilities.

"Can't we really see Lin Xiao and Furuya's pitches?"

Masatoshi Harada: "Not enough momentum, fix the north batting line!"

He shouted loudly, trying to cheer Xiu Bei on.

"Get that pitcher out of the game quickly!"

"Why are you still saying things like that?"

"Seido does give the impression that its pitchers are weak."

The atmosphere on the field became tense again.

"Miyuki, let's start by pairing balls with the forked ball."

Danbo's voice was full of confidence and determination; he was ready to prove himself with his own strength.

"I must master it completely before summer."

He made up his mind silently, his eyes filled with determination and persistence.

.....

Lin Xiao took a deep breath, feeling the surging power within his body.

The words of Narumiya Mei from the last game, his taunts and disdain for the Seido pitchers, are still fresh in our minds.

But now, he will respond with actions.

Not only in pitching, but also in batting, we want to show everyone Seido's strength!

He gripped the bat tightly, his eyes sharp as an eagle's, staring intently at the opposing pitcher.

The opponent threw a fastball to the outside corner; the ball was tricky and extremely fast.

A glint flashed in Lin Xiao's eyes, and his body moved with the speed of a cheetah. He suddenly exerted force from his waist, which propelled his arms, and the baseball bat in his hand drew a perfect arc.

"Get out of here!"

Lin Xiao roared, channeling all his strength into the baseball bat.

"Bang—!"

With a loud bang, the bat struck the baseball precisely, producing a deafening impact.

As if given life, the baseball flew towards the outfield at an astonishing speed, drawing a dazzling trajectory in the air before finally clearing the outfield wall.

[Ding! Host's strong desire to win detected. System upgrade!]

[Strike capability upgraded to Grade A!]

[Gain new skill: Keen Eyes (able to more clearly detect the pitcher's trajectory and spin)]

Lin Xiao felt the surging power within his body and the new information in his mind, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.

This was not just a home run, but also a powerful response to Narumiya Mei's provocation, and proof of his improved strength.

Thunderous cheers erupted from the stands, and the rest area of ​​the Seido team was in an uproar as teammates rushed up to give Lin Xiao high-fives in celebration.

"Lin Xiao! Well done!"

"That's amazing!"

"Let's see if Daocheng still dares to be arrogant now!"

Feeling the excitement and joy of his teammates, Lin Xiao's fighting spirit soared even higher.

"This is just the beginning."

He spoke in a low voice, his eyes filled with confidence and determination.

He wants to lead Seido forward, defeat all opponents, and stand at the top of the nation!