The work of the Go master

Kyushu, Kagoshima, is the southernmost point of Japan, excluding Okinawa.

Like Yabu, Koshikawa Tatsumi was also hospitalized.

However, the hospital where Koshikawa Ryūki stayed was different from other hospitals.

The hospital where he works is called a mental hospital, a place that produces many talented people.

This is really... When he first saw this person appear before him in a crazed state in a purple suit, Ke Zhiguang wondered if his symbolic spirit might be something like the Joker, and that he would need to transform into Batman to defeat him.

And now, wow, this guy really did go to the same place as Ugly Master.

Through arrangements made by the chess community, Ke Zhiguang was granted a series of privileges for visiting the sick.

As you enter the courtyard, pass through the corridor and houses, and are about to step into a central courtyard, a melancholic yet beautiful melody drifts from the courtyard.

Chapter Ninety-Five: Go for the next!

Yes, it really was the sound of a piano.

Ke Zhiguang stopped in his tracks, staring at the scene before him.

In the lush courtyard, bathed in sunlight, a large piano plays in a Mediterranean-style pavilion, its melody as beautiful as a stream, washing away all worldly distractions.

Tatsumi Koshikawa was sitting behind the piano, playing a solo with complete absorption, while a group of nurses listened intently.

To the unsuspecting, this was undoubtedly a captivating moment, like stumbling upon a nobleman's estate in the afternoon, where a dashing and elegant nobleman was displaying his talents to the fullest, and his admirers were completely absorbed in his performance.

But for those in the know... oh, sorry, wrong anime series.

For a moment, Kezhiguang felt like it had crashed, with so many flaws that it was hard to even begin to criticize it.

"He...he can play the piano?" Ke Zhiguang asked the accompanying doctor, gazing at the courtyard from afar.

"Yes, he plays so well, even I couldn't help but be moved by this man," the doctor said, clutching his chest, his eyes gradually becoming unfocused.

Ke Zhiguang took a step back, moving further away from the doctor.

This...maybe this is what makes a villain so charismatic: when mentally sound, they devise ways to make a grand entrance on the big screen, and even when sent to a mental hospital, they can quickly assemble a team centered around themselves.

What are the specific symptoms of his mental illness?

This question is actually a bit redundant, after all... this person seemed to be a lunatic before coming here.

"The specific symptoms are amnesia; the patient only remembers their own name and claims to be a medieval bard who has seen the truth and wants to bring it to the world... Hmm, I've never seen such strange symptoms before," the doctor said.

“I have witnessed the truth,” Ke Zhiguang murmured, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

“I heard he used to have depression and was very aggressive. Is that true?” Ke Zhiguang asked.

The doctor nodded: "That's right. The 'family members' who brought him here did mention this, and it matches our test results."

The family members mentioned here refer to the people of the Go Institute. Although Yagami Kunikyo claimed that he would make Koshikawa Tatsumi never wake up, he would not actually sink him into Tokyo Bay.

“Depression in 1974 should be quite rare, right? He didn’t seem to have much money at that time, so he probably didn’t have much of a chance to get this disease,” Ke Zhiguang said subconsciously.

The doctor shook his head: "That's not necessarily true. Depression doesn't discriminate between the rich and the poor. Many poor people don't even know they have depression until they die."

"I see." Ke Zhiguang nodded thoughtfully, the wind rustling through the leaves, swirling like musical notes in the piano music.

When the song ended, Tatsumi Koshikawa stood up and bowed respectfully to the nurses around him, receiving a round of applause.

Next, he pulled out two decks of cards from somewhere, shuffled them together with a flourish, and suddenly began the magic trick segment. The miraculous surprise, the cool and flashy moves and demeanor also attracted a crowd of swooning fans.

This person is so talented!

"By the way, he dances really well too, that graceful waltz, that graceful ballet... Oh my god, what did this guy do before? Was he a member of some kind of magic troupe?" The doctor clutched his chest.

“Well…yes, he used to work on a cruise ship with four teammates,” Ke Zhiguang casually continued.

It's still hard to describe the feeling in my heart. It's like a train that has stopped moving, but all the passengers on board are still swaying back and forth, pretending that the train is still moving.

Tatsumi Koshikawa remains a mystery.

The past shrouded in mist, and the secrets hidden deep in the sea, all are imbued with an air of mystery.

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck Ke Zhiguang, and he thought of a certain possibility.

As for the places that Tatsumi Koshikawa visited in the deep sea... it might be the ocean composed of quantum mechanics and computation that he visited when he played against Ghidorah.

When he fell into the sea, Tatsumi Koshikawa could no longer distinguish between reality and illusion. Since his battle with Orochi was taking place in his consciousness, he was more likely to sink into the Sea of ​​Quanta in this state.

And in the deepest part of the sea, he saw... that door.

He successfully entered.

Ke Zhiguang doesn't remember the specifics of what it looked like inside anymore, he only remembers taking a picture with Shi Xin.

But it was indeed a beautiful place, where light flowed everywhere, and the chess pieces reflected each other.

He successfully opened the door with his own power and defeated the Yamata no Orochi, gaining a new life. However, because everything happened so unreal, he became confused about the truth.

He probably thought that the Sea of ​​Quanta was hidden in that area of ​​the Pacific Ocean at that time...

Thinking of this possibility, Ke Zhiguang remained silent for a moment, and the indescribable feeling intensified. The summer wind whispered past his ears, and the salty scent of the distant sea wafted over.

Amidst the rustling of the wind, Ke Zhiguang recalled another detail.

In the final match, with the final blow, Tatsumi Koshikawa seemed to show a satisfied and content expression, accepting the punch with equanimity.

At first, I thought it was just a typical last act of showing off, but now I think he might have actually found something.

Koji Hikaru carefully recalled his past self, the form in which his whole body was enveloped in light... Could it be that the "it" that Koshikawa Ryuki mentioned was actually referring to light?

That "light" led him into the door, and in the days that followed, it kept flashing through his mind, guiding his every move...

Ultimately, all of this is just speculation.

After the magic show, there was a second piano performance, this time with a more cheerful melody.

Ke Zhiguang stood not far away, a thoughtful expression on his face.

Finally, Tatsumi Koshikawa noticed Koji Mitsuaki and politely asked, "Sir, you've been standing here for a long time. Is there something on your mind that you only want to tell strangers?"

“No, it’s just that Chaha is here… Have you seen me before?” Ke Zhiguang asked.

Koshikawa Ryuki stared at Keiji for a moment, then shook his head: "No, I have absolutely no recollection of you."

"Really? Actually, I don't remember either." Ke Zhiguang smiled frankly.

Soon, Ke Zhiguang ended his visit.

That's settled then, this place suits him quite well.

As stated in its objective, in order to protect order, Tatsumi Koshikawa must also be eliminated.

His excessive and unreasonable aggression was too dangerous. Ke Zhiguang still couldn't imagine how this person had instigated him to use underworld items during the New Star Wars to connect the fortune of the Sun Island Deer with the tsunami calamity. He couldn't deduce what role these two steps played in his plan.

The only explanation is that his personality does indeed contain violent tendencies, and he definitely needs to be sealed off and locked up.

As he was about to leave the courtyard, Ke Zhiguang turned back as if he remembered something: "I want to ask, what could be the reason if a genius madman like him were to specifically target one candidate?"

"Maybe it's because they feel the other person is one of their own kind."

"Same kind? Shouldn't it be an outcast?"

“No, it’s about being like them. Many highly intelligent madmen don’t like people like them, but like-minded people are naturally drawn to each other. So, the goal of these highly intelligent madmen is to find their own kind, get along with them, attack them, and derive immense pleasure from it.” The doctor looked at Ke Zhiguang and said, vaguely sensing something from the boy’s question.

The last question has been answered.

This is the similarity score of 499.

Let him stay here. This place suits him well. Who knows, he might even be able to use his talent to successfully seduce a nurse and form a strange but happy family.

The evil god sank forever into the sea.

As the sun set, Ke Zhiguang embarked on his journey home.

So, let's move on to the next goal.

A few days later, at the airport, we saw Saito off.

He eventually chose the path of tourism, and his destination was still his neighboring country.

"Hey, teacher, aren't you planning to hold a retirement tournament before you leave?" Ke Zhiguang asked.

"Come on, I just went through the Dragon Throne Battle, I don't want to go through that much hard preparation right after," Saito said, leaning against his suitcase.

"Teacher, you chose to fly to my hometown because you plan to freeload off me by using my name?" Ke Zhiguang asked.

Saito scoffed, "You're just a player whose rank was determined a year ago. Even if you win three titles in a row, have you published a book? Have you given any lectures? To put it bluntly, if you go back now, you'll find that your fame is actually just a tiny bit."

He made a "just a tiny bit" gesture.

"So, teacher, you're going on a trip to China this time to be a bard and spread my great achievements?" Ke Zhiguang said.

Although Go has not made much progress in our country in this timeline, a national Go competition has been established, and there are Go academies.

It is understood that Saito seems to like to fly over there frequently, using his status as a 9-dan veteran and the Eternal Dragon Throne to give lectures on Go, play some instructional games, and publish a few self-commentary books. He has gained many supporters in the Go community in his home country and can be considered highly respected.

The main purpose was actually to go abroad to escape debt; spreading the art of Go was just a secondary objective.

"Yes, and by the way, let me publicize your achievements. Of course, I'll say it's because of my excellent coaching." Saito stubbed out his cigar.

He patted the suitcase beneath him: "Your chess records, your magazines, and your newspapers are all in there."

It's like a box of honor, only a bard could lift it.

"Here, take this." Saito tossed his fan over.

Ke Zhiguang grasped it tightly; the words "Wind, Fire, Mountain, Forest" were still brand new, and the scene of his first learning experience was still vivid in his mind.

"Then, take good care of yourself!"

The plane roared into the sky, becoming a streak of light piercing through the clouds. Ke Zhiguang waved his folding fan and said goodbye in front of the airport's floor-to-ceiling window.

It looks like Saito will be gone for a long time.

Perhaps, when I go back next time, even if I'm not famous worldwide, I'll at least be well-known in the industry and be the first person to break out of the circle.

As time continued to pass, Ke Zhiguang also made the most of the last days of his vacation to hold all the gatherings he wanted to have.

For example, I'll meet up with old friends from school, Uncle Qiu and Xun, and even Lin Ying, the manager of the Go room next door.

They also have their own moving plans.

The prize money for the Dragon Throne Battle exceeds 100 million yen, enough for him to find a spacious place anywhere in Tokyo.