Diamond Ace's Passionate Swing

"Fortunately, everyone came to watch the game."

"Boss... Boss!"

Upon hearing Coach Kataoka's voice, Sawamura quickly turned around and greeted him respectfully.

"We can figure out a strategy before the next game."

Coach Kataoka looked at the players in front of him and said in a deep voice.

His gaze swept across everyone's face.

"First, mislead the batter with the breaking ball, then finally throw a fastball into the inside corner..."

Kazuya Miyuki's voice rang out again.

His tone carried a hint of analysis, but also a hint of doubt.

"As far as the ball combination is concerned, there's absolutely no mistake..."

"But the batter not only didn't miss his swing opportunity, he actually hit the ball right at the pitcher..."

"That's a terrifying swing speed..."

Miyuki Kazuya's brows furrowed slightly, as if he were thinking about something.

"Lin Xiao, what do you think?"

Coach Kataoka suddenly turned his gaze to Lin Xiao and asked a question.

"That first-year batter is far from being a qualified fourth batter."

Lin Xiao answered without hesitation.

His tone carried a hint of disdain, as well as a hint of... inexplicable fighting spirit.

"His performance is too inconsistent."

"It seems they consider him a rival."

Coach Kataoka looked at Lin Xiao's expression and nodded slightly, as if he understood something.

……

The atmosphere inside the carriage became unusually heavy.

Lin Xiao stated firmly, "No matter who the opponent is, we will be the ones to advance!"

The sound seemed to possess a penetrating power, echoing softly within the car, instantly igniting the burning flame of victory in everyone's hearts.

Kuramochi sat by the aisle, leaning slightly forward, his brow furrowed, and complained loudly, "Ah, those three first-year students haven't come back yet."

After saying that, he curled his lip and muttered, "Is it that brat Sawamura again? A mere first-year kid, daring to make his seniors wait for them. Looks like he needs to be taught a lesson."

On the other side of the car, Chris and Miyuki were talking in hushed tones.

Chris leaned forward slightly, looked at the tactical board in Miyuki's hand, and asked softly, "Are you simulating a battle against the Pharmacist?"

Upon hearing this, Miyuki looked up, nodded seriously, and replied, "Ah, yes."

"Thank goodness I watched their game. If we had faced off against the pharmacists before Ichidai, we would have crushed Ichidai's powerful pitching lineup. How to suppress them would have been the key to victory."

After speaking, Miyuki's gaze inadvertently swept over Lin Xiao, and he asked, "Lin Xiao, what do you think?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Xiao said with an undeniable air of dominance, "What else can we do? Just crush their pitcher from the start."

"I'm confident the ball won't be hit over the outfield wall by that fourth batter."

"The seniors only have one thing to do: destroy his pitcher."

Lin Xiao paused, his expression suddenly turning serious, and continued, "I heard they don't take us seriously at all."

"That team only sees Inashiro Industrial as their opponent; Seido is just a stepping stone in their path. I, for one, can't stand it anymore!"

Upon hearing this, the already quiet car fell into a deathly silence.

Each person's eyes burned with a fierce flame, as if they wanted to burn all enemies who stood in their way to ashes.

A barely perceptible smile played on Miyuki's lips as he chuckled softly, "This kid really knows how to stir up everyone's anger!"

……

Stadium A

"We absolutely...must win!"

Sawamura clenched his fists tightly and said through gritted teeth.

"Boom! I will never lose to that bastard!"

"How dare they look down on Seido's proud pitching lineup! We'll make them pay!"

"We'll win! We'll win! We'll win!"

Sawamura kept repeating it, as if he wanted to etch the words into the depths of his soul.

"They...they seem to be particularly motivated."

Kuramochi Yoichi looked at Sawamura Eijun and said with some surprise.

"Was yesterday's match that much of a shock to them?"

"That guy named Hong is a first-year student just like them."

"I specifically told them to reduce their training load today, they really... wouldn't listen..."

Yoichi Kuramochi shook his head helplessly.

"But that's good, competition drives progress."

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Lin Xiao silently recited it in his mind.

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"marvelous!"

Lin Xiao was so excited he almost jumped up.

"Looks like I'd be doing myself a disservice if I didn't crush them all!"

Lin Xiao came to his senses.

"Just you wait, Pharmacist, I'll show you what true strength is!"

Lin Xiao asked, feigning curiosity.

"You guys are all acting like you've been injected with adrenaline, have you been through some kind of shock?"

"So, what exactly happened yesterday?"

Kominato Haruichi hesitated for a moment, then briefly recounted what had happened yesterday.

"I see."

Lin Xiao nodded in sudden realization.

"I told you so! Those upperclassmen look down on you guys! Hahaha!!!"

Yuuki and the others: ...

Miyuki Kazuya: Which side are you on, kid?!

Lin Xiao didn't care about any of that; all he could think about was how to beat the pharmacist to a pulp.

"Damn it, that father and son are so arrogant!"

Izashiki's anger was so intense it almost set the entire stadium ablaze, and he was spitting everywhere.

"These mere pharmacists dare to say they don't respect Seido? Who do they think they are?!"

Kominato Haruichi shrank back and cautiously began, "Actually... they didn't say it outright..."

"That's the same thing!"

Isashiki Jun's eyes widened, and he snorted heavily, like an enraged bull.

"So what if they beat the Third High School of the City? What's so great about that!"

"Have they forgotten that we have Koichiro in our team?!"

Kominato Haruichi silently added in his mind: Thank goodness they weren't there...

Otherwise, given their personalities, they probably would have already rushed up and started fighting with the other side.

Just stopping Sawamura Eijun was already difficult enough.

"And then? You must have given them a good beating, right?"

A chill ran through Kominato Ryosuke's eyes, and his tone carried a hint of amusement.

"elder brother!"

Kominato Haruichi exclaimed in surprise, fearing that his older brother might say something even more shocking.

"You've got guts, pharmacist..."

Kuramochi Yoichi grinned, revealing a set of white teeth, but his smile carried a hint of ruthlessness.

"How dare they provoke our Seido! They're tired of living!"

Yuki remained silent, only clenching his fists, emanating a powerful aura.

He spoke slowly, his voice deep and powerful: "Whether it's the City University or the Pharmacy, anyone who stands in our way is an enemy we must defeat."