The work of the Go master

In this execution phase, acquiring land mainly depends on courage, while dealing with isolated cases requires skill.

Then let's see if his skills are enough to support his audacity.

On move 27, Ke Zhiguang continued to stand firm and accumulate strength—the second move was dismantled at the corner of Wuyou.

The horn that previously held 2300 points has become even stronger.

“It’s a question mark,” Saito said.

"Huh? Is there a problem with this move?" Kiyotaki asked while taking notes.

"too slow."

"What...too slow?"

"It's too slow."

"So, this is a bad move?"

“It’s not a bad move, just a questionable move. It’s the kind of move that’s hard to explain from an outsider’s perspective unless you ask the player himself,” Saito explained, but quickly smiled and added, “But maybe that’s just his personal style, playing moves that others don’t understand.”

The moment Black played move 27, Kiyonuma immediately grinned.

—That's not the place to make a move.

Roar, you demonic dragon!

Two flying spikes immediately rose horizontally from the lower left, a combination move he had prepared long ago.

A sharp stab!

Two sharp spikes!

Then, continue peeling and sticking upwards.

The dark swamp immediately surged!

Rise, rise, and rise again!

The water level in the swamp suddenly surged upwards, and the white pieces were frantically seizing territory on the board like a raging torrent!

The demonic dragon extended its tail spike, the tip of which pierced deep into the earth, symbolizing that this region was firmly under its control.

“The situation is unfavorable for Black. White has made too much of a run on the left side, and they’ve surrounded them all on the fifth line.” Saito said as he set up a Go board next to him.

"It's alright, Black has built up a decent strength on the outside..."

"As a strong position, it has too many weaknesses, and White's move 40, a sharp move, also damaged Black's upper left corner."

"Is this all a consequence of Black 27's questionable move...?"

"That's it."

"This Kiyonuma Yuzawa is too strong! He can force back so much just by taking advantage of a mistake?"

"Don't underestimate him. If he plays chess here, he's at least at the professional level of second or third dan."

"Professional second or third dan?" Kiyotaki Ayumu's first reaction was, if this person is so powerful, why is he staying here as a boss who is despised by upright people every day?

His pen, which was writing the report, froze on the spot. He had originally planned to title it something like "Mysterious Young Man Angrily Takes Down a Ruthless Boss," but now it seemed he couldn't bring himself to write it.

But Saito remained calm and composed: "This is interesting. Koji Mitsuhiro's strength is mid-game attack, while Kiyonuma Yuzawa's strength is managing isolated players. The two are exactly contradictory."

Qinglong forced a smile with a bitter expression, not quite understanding the mindset of the experts.

Time passed slowly, and it was 12:45 when the night wind blew down the remaining cherry blossoms.

Ke Zhiguang pondered for a long time, then stopped at 40.

The swamp had reached his waist, indicating that it had already scourned quite a bit of land, and the demonic dragon circled around him, applying pressure in circles.

On the contrary, Kiyonuma's pressure eased a lot. Gaining a certain advantage was a minor matter. The important thing was that he realized that his opponent's strength was simply not enough to challenge him.

He was very relaxed.

But there was one thing that bothered him.

That was the small folding fan in Ke Zhiguang's hand, flapping back and forth, which was quite annoying, as if he had the upper hand now.

There are two glaring words above: Chess Saint.

Kiyosuma could sense that it was emanating a very unfavorable aura towards him, and he wished he could rush up and stomp on it.

He thought about it and realized he couldn't let himself be outdone like this. He also had a fan, so he had to retaliate with the same flapping motion.

But when he reached out to touch it—the fan was gone.

Damn it, the fan was already broken!

Since that's the case, then of course we'll just stick our hands into the chess box and make noise with the pieces! Anyway, all the formalities are long gone!

41 hands, clamp!

However, Koji Hikaru quickly made his move, interrupting Kiyosuma's outside spell.

—As expected, if we're going to start a fight, we have to make our move here.

A cold laugh came from Kiyosuma's heart. He had, of course, considered this place and naturally had a plan.

Stick, stand, jump, fly—

Next move, Black jumps again!

—Too slow, too slow! You can't play such a straightforward move at a time like this!

48 hands, sharp!

The demonic dragon leaped out of the swamp, raising its head to its highest point.

"Oh no, he's gotten the key spot, a point that both sides have to fight for."

The demonic dragon extended its sharp claws and pressed the black piece in the lower right corner firmly into the mud, causing black swamp water to gush down.

Both sides placed their pieces very quickly here! Sparks flew out one after another!

Move 54: Kiyonuma Yuzawa used the full force of his arm to strike the black stone above it, stabbing it on the two-space extension!

An electric current surged from here.

Ke Zhiguang's eyebrows were numb.

If you obediently block it, you'll be getting a bargain, allowing that stone to be used at an extremely high efficiency.

If it ignores the first move, then its block will destroy the solid corner above Black's stones.

A minute later, Kiyotaki gripped the pen tightly and didn't move for a long time.

Two minutes later, Kiyonuma was already leaning back in the chair, revealing his usual smug little face.

Three minutes later, Ke Zhiguang made his move.

With 55 moves, they secured a decisive advantage.

I don't know what he's up to, but I'll agree anyway.

Yes.

Yes.

answer--

At move 59, a beam of light shot up from the chessboard.

As if struck by a sound effect cable, everyone present showed an unexpected expression.

A black stone has been skillfully placed at the most critical point of the white stone's thick territory below!

The demonic dragon let out a painful cry, as the chess piece was stuck in its weakest spot like a thorn!

"I see, this is the key to the shape." Saito placed the piece on the Go board in front of him, thoughtfully stroking the stubble on his chin.

With an almost supernatural insight, he discovered weaknesses in the board positions that ordinary people wouldn't notice.

At first glance, this group of stones appears to be strong, but after this move, it instantly becomes thin.

It's as if... you kicked a seemingly solid dam, and the dam developed a crack.

Press the timer, and time passes to the white side.

Kiyonuma broke out in a cold sweat.

The light of this chess piece is too dazzling.

—Now is not the time to deal with the 54-hand bayonet; we must hold this position!

Otherwise, a second kick could collapse the dam.

Long-range flying pressure, another fierce attack!

—It's impossible to break free!

Fly, in town!

The black and white pieces intertwined, and the white pieces were forced to move in a low position, while above them was a thick wall built like a city wall!

"Unbelievable. Just a moment ago, it was a strong group of stones, and now it's become an isolated group..." Kiyotaki Ayumi also noticed it.

Saito's expression grew increasingly absorbed, as if he were watching an incredible magic show.

“Now, it’s my turn…” Ke Zhiguang said silently, drawing his chess piece knife, a blinding arc of light shooting out.

73. On the sea surface, a whale leaped out of the water.

It swallowed up the point that White had moved 54 times earlier!

Kiyonuma Yuzawa's lips twitched painfully.

Koji suddenly remembered his previous match against Harujima Kashima, where he also made the crucial decision to swallow the opponent whole.

While it might not be able to swallow a real dragon, swallowing a loach would be no problem.

"White's advantage has been completely lost... The game has returned to a level playing field."

He had accumulated power for over 70 moves, advancing slowly and firmly at each point, all for this crucial moment, to unleash a punch as fierce as fire.

Now, Ke Zhiguang's fingers are indeed stained with flames.

Now you know what to do.