The work of the Go master

Ke Zhiguang was munching on his grilled meat across the table.

"Those two actually got into Tokyo University?" Ke Zhiguang exclaimed, feeling like he was living in a dream.

Although many novels feature transmigrated protagonists who aim to get into Tokyo University, making Tokyo University seem a bit low-class, this is actually an epic-level challenge.

However, on the other hand, although everyone wants to go to Tokyo University, making Tokyo University seem less prestigious, if a transmigrator can't even get into Tokyo University, then it seems like the transmigrator is less prestigious.

In conclusion: If I had taken this path from the beginning, I could have easily gotten into the University of Tokyo.

"I've told you so many times, Xiao Guang. Behind your back, Bai Meng and Senior Sister Shao Gong have been working hard all along. Just like from our perspective, you've always been in a state of not doing anything serious, but you still won several championships in one go, didn't you?"

Well... I'm really sorry to admit, but from your perspective, I didn't do anything particularly important either...

No, I did get a lot of important work done, but mainly focused on preparations for the competition. As for regular work, I just clocked in for eight hours.

Moreover, thanks to the spring-like recovery effect, it seems like I have two extra hours in my day compared to an average person...

Shao Gong chimed in, "After all, our school is a top-tier middle school. Bai Meng and I are among the best students in the school, and we have teachers giving us special tutoring sessions. The results are comparable to tutoring classes outside of school. Besides... Bai Meng and I are so smart, right?"

Ke Zhiguang seemed to have been reminded: "Oh right, our school is a key middle school, right? I was able to pass the spring exam while working and studying at the same time, doesn't that prove that I'm incredibly smart?"

"You're so good at twisting everything and bragging about yourself, that's amazing!"

Bai Meng also looked at Ke Zhiguang and said, "Guang-jun is also a key contributor to our success in this exam. If it weren't for Guang-jun's heroic efforts in the team battle, I'm afraid my exam would have been much worse."

"That's what they say, but in the final duel, you defeated Inoue on your own merits," Koji Mitsuaki replied frankly.

"Yes, I know. I will cherish all of this as the result of my hard work, and I will not slack off easily in university." Bai Meng nodded happily.

The fact that the champion of a Go team tournament can influence university admissions is something that may only be possible in this great Go era.

It makes one wonder if the championship trophy for the team competition also comes with some kind of fortune.

That meteor shower back then must have been one of the heroes. The moment the meteors lit up the sky, wishes were also conveyed to those unreachable heights and heard by the gods.

Now, Koji Mitsuaki has indeed come to understand Saito's description of fortune back then. It can not only bring good luck to himself, but also allow those around him to benefit from it, such as students' studies and adults' careers... I wonder if Uncle Aki's taxi business has become even more prosperous. In this day and age, it would be hard not to be prosperous, right?

By the way, health is also one of the effects. For example, on the night Saito seized the throne, his mother's illness was miraculously cured.

However, I don't seem to know anyone with similar symptoms, so this effect probably won't be needed for me...

At the last moment of his mental preparation, Ke Zhiguang hesitated.

He suddenly remembered that on Saito's Inari God Fox, the Eternal Dragon Throne effect had the "Immunity to All Diseases" option grayed out, as if it had lost its effect.

A bad premonition, like March raindrops outside, suddenly struck.

"Now that you're in college, will you have a lot of free time in the future?" Harujima Shika suddenly asked Shiromu, her expression somewhat unnatural.

Bai Meng was slightly taken aback, but then a mischievous smile appeared on her lips as she covered her mouth and laughed: "Could it be that Miss Qingdao is too lonely and wants to spend more time with me?"

"What nonsense are you talking about? How could I possibly want to spend more time with you? We're enemies, okay?"

"It's alright. After you retire from the Go world, Miss Harushima, I'll probably be a wealthy person with a high income. I'll consider supporting you as a sugar daddy to help you with your post-retirement life."

"What, are you kidding me? I happen to have a job here where I can help my dog, Kata, scoop poop and walk him. I only hire female graduates from the University of Tokyo!" Harushima Shika retorted, puffing out her chest.

Hmm... judging from this reaction, that should be the meaning.

Perhaps it was because they had been bickering and fighting for so long that Harushima Kashiwa had developed some feelings for her. As the saying goes, "No fight, no friendship" and "deep affection grows over time."

Moreover, at Gen-yu's house, Ke Zhiguang overheard Harushima Kazuki emphasizing to her mother that her social circle included ordinary female high school students, which likely referred to her relationship with the three of them.

For Harujima Shika, an ordinary high school girl is certainly attractive, and for Shiromu, the strongest female Go player in the current league is naturally a valuable partner.

Sure enough, this couple is amazing!

Looking at the two noisy people in front of him, Ke Zhiguang took a sip of juice, propped his head up, and looked out the window.

Under the rainy sky of March, on a bustling street, in a barbecue restaurant, a group of young people at the prime of their lives talked about their bright future and life.

"Xiao Guang, have you found your team members yet?" Shui Cheng asked, interrupting Ke Zhiguang's thoughts.

Harujima sighed and said, "We have absolutely no leads yet. So far, we've only managed to recruit one person, and there are still two vacancies."

"Who is the other person?" Shuicheng asked.

"It's Brother Duanzi, the guy with the long bangs that became the final step for me towards the title of Grandmaster," Ke Zhiguang said.

In the end, it was decided that the bamboo knife forger would join the group.

On Monday morning, after counting his spoils, Ke Zhiguang immediately went to the chess academy to look for new teammates.

A lineup of new star players and top female players is bound to emerge. It's like they've written "we're going to win" on their faces. Those who know what's good for them have already left, and those who dare to sign up are confident and strong.

Bamboo Sword Forging was the first to sign up, and he even clamored to be the commander, claiming that he would be the one to defeat Koshikawa Tatsumi.

Ke Zhiguang silently pointed behind the other person, to a prominent billboard displaying a poster of the results of the famous battle.

The gist is... let's see who the champion is?

So Duanzi silently endured this and agreed to take on the role of a key player.

To be fair, this behavior of teaming up with Ke Zhiguang and recognizing him as the captain is comparable to Kevin Durant in the chess world—if you can't beat him, join him.

"We'll see how things go for the next two spots; there's still some time before registration closes," Ke Zhiguang said.

"A lineup of a new renowned general and the number one female martial artist should attract many strong contenders, right?" Shao Gong said matter-of-factly.

"That's not necessarily true. The main reason is that the emergence of the 9-dan group led by Oshiro Ki has put pressure on many people, making them feel that their chances of winning the championship are slim. So they plan to form teams among people who are close to each other, just to participate."

Moreover, the lineup on Koshikawa Tatsumi's side is truly frightening. In addition to himself, there is also a current holder of the title, Nishi Chiaki, who is also in charge.

Most people subconsciously felt that "this is a duel between Yu Chengqi and Long Zuo," and unless they were very confident in their own abilities, it was best not to get involved.

The theme of this Dragon Throne Tournament became "teaming up with players you are close to".

"I also need to do some research on which team I should assemble to defeat Tatsumi Koshikawa's lineup," said Ke Zhiguang.

From a direct comparison perspective, the current lineup still has a significant advantage.

In the vice-captain battle, Harujima Shika has no problem facing Fuchigami Shizuru; the outcome is expected to be 60/40.

In the mid-level battle, although Gentama Tomohisa was able to recover his condition with the support of Koshikawa Tatsumi, the painful experience of the famous general battle gave Bamboo Sword Forging at least a psychological advantage.

Conversely, in the battle of the main general, it is a little harder to predict, like a fog that cannot be seen through at a glance.

"It shouldn't be difficult to assemble the lineup. There are still two months of training time before the Dragon Throne Battle begins. Even if we bring in two players who aren't very strong, we might be able to train them into experts."

Ke Zhiguang's confidence in saying this stems from the ability bestowed upon him by the championship trophy: "the talent of a general," which can improve his teammates' training efficiency by 20%.

The fact that it deliberately used "training" instead of "learning" is enough to show its intention.

Before boarding the ship, the god of quantum mechanics will give you everything you need, ensuring that your light energy is at its maximum before you board.

In short, even if An Yongxin came, I would still train him to show you!

Seeing Ke Zhiguang's confident expression, Qingdao Shika's heart suddenly skipped a beat, and she held up a trembling finger to him: "You...you wouldn't be thinking of recruiting Xiong Ying and Ying Mei into your group, would you?"

this......

Yes!

There's another idea: although they are not very strong individually, maybe if they are packaged together and added to the same team, they can create a special synergy enhancement effect!

Ke Zhiguang has even come up with a name: "Nuclear Peace World" or "The True End of History"

A familiar voice suddenly came from outside the door: "It's a pity, senior. Otto and Horie have already found a team. Speaking of which... it turns out that senior Harujima alone is not enough for you?"

Xingcai walked in lightly, pushing open the door, her hair still damp.

Harushima Deer was the first to explode: "What...what do you mean? What do you mean I'm not satisfied with just one person? It's like you're saying...Adanishimanisaka!"

I really don't know what to say, so Harushima Kashima unleashed his signature move: loudly shouting in a strong Sichuan-accented construction site Japanese.

Unexpectedly, Bai Meng reacted to Xing Cai's words. She turned around and shoved Shao Gong's shoulder hard, saying solemnly, "Quick! I need special training. I want to fight alongside Guang Jun!"

"Just be a cheerleader! A bunch of professional players are battling it out, what business is it of yours, a mere amateur 6-star player!"

Xingcai suddenly added, "No, since the former president hasn't played chess for so long, he's only at the amateur 5 level at best."

Bai Meng coughed up a mouthful of blood and collapsed onto the tatami mat.

"Before," "Strongly support the fifth grader"—every word is like a knife to the heart. Clearly, this girl, who has only recently enrolled and is currently a second-year high school student, has completely taken control of the offensive.

How exactly did Bai Meng defeat Xing Cai to win the championship in the main battle?

Ke Zhiguang sipped his juice, pretending to be calm.

Xingcai calmly sat down in an empty seat, picked up her plate and started putting meat on the grill.

Because she held multiple positions, everyone assumed she would be late, so no one paid much attention to it.

"By the way, your father..." Ke Zhiguang was about to ask Inoue Masakado about the matter.

“I don’t know about this; it was my father’s decision,” Xingcai replied quickly.

This tone clearly indicates a strained relationship with her father.

"Also, senior, after dinner, could you play a game of chess with me?" Xingcai suddenly asked.

"Ok?"

Chapter Fifty-Eight: I, too, would like to get involved.

At night, the moonlight and cold rain soaked the streets.

The group arrived at the chess hall that Ke Zhiguang and Xingcai had visited last time.

"You...you guys..." The shop assistant was stunned by the sight of the whole family mobilized.

You guys are here to play mahjong, aren't you?!

No, there are six people in total, and there aren't enough mahjong tables.

"Well... we really are here to play chess, in a private room for about two hours. Please bring us snacks as you like, we've already eaten." Ke Zhiguang glanced back, feeling that he couldn't quite explain it clearly.

Could this be interpreted as him bringing a group of beautiful girls to a hotel room?

Ahem, of course not. Can you call something like booking a room for chess? Hmm?

"Playing chess, please, this way, please," the clerk said with a laugh, trying to ease the awkward atmosphere.

You guys are here to play Ludo, aren't you?!

Hoshino sat down in front of the chessboard in the Japanese-style room, and the two sat facing each other.