Hikaru no Go: I taught you Go, and you made the Kisei cry?

Then, in a serious tone, he said:

"The next entrance exam for students is about two weeks away... I heard from a celebrity that you aspire to participate in this year's Tianyuan Championship. So, before that, you must first become a student to be eligible to participate."

Harada Ikegami took a Go board from the drawer and placed it in front of Su Ran:

"You'd better work hard during this time, and don't let this old man down in the final graduate exams!"

Su Ran was slightly taken aback, then smiled and said, "That's why I came to you for tutoring, in order to pass the entrance exam for the academy."

"Um……"

Harada Ikegami nodded in satisfaction, and couldn't help but sigh, "With the addition of fresh blood like you, this year's Tengen Tournament is sure to be very intense..."

"Unfortunately, the era of me and that old man Kato is over..."

"That chessboard that made me shed countless tears and clutch the chess pieces, has so many years passed without me even realizing it?"

"I'm really getting old."

Suddenly, Harada Ikegami tapped the table with a Go stone: "What are you still standing here for, kid?"

Su Ran was taken aback, but quickly understood what Teacher Ikegami meant. She walked to the table and sat cross-legged opposite Ikegami Harada.

"You're quite talented, kid. I noticed it the last time you played chess with Hanekawa Tsubasa."

"Your calculation ability and chess sense are probably comparable to those of Mr. Su Yuan."

As he spoke, Harada Ikegami placed a piece on the Go board.

star.

“However, your previous techniques are all too outdated, such as the Demon Blade or the Upside-Down Lotus.”

"It's not that those established patterns are bad."

"On the contrary, the wisdom of the ancients is probably no less than ours."

Harada Ikegami took a white stone from the Go box and placed it in the same position as the star.

Su Ran watched silently, knowing that Teacher Chi Shang was putting on a show for her.

"For example, the 'Blood and Tears Chapter' by Huang Longshi, the chess master of the Qing Dynasty, and the 'Guide to the Principles of Chess' by Shi Xiangxia, etc., are constantly inspiring future generations."

"Go is a game that connects the past and the future."

"We must never deny the strategies of our predecessors. When we look at the chess records of the ancients, we can feel their strong fighting spirit. Even thousands of years later, when we look at the records, we can't help but feel excited."

"However, the current steady and progressive start cannot be called a regression. On the contrary, it is a kind of progress, with a sense of impending doom hidden in the ordinariness."

The third step is for Harada Ikegami to place a small stone.

"Everyone has their own preferred style and approach to chess. I can't help you with that. All I can say is that ancient and modern chess each have their own merits."

"I can roughly guess what you're thinking..."

"When I was young, I was just like you, full of energy, wanting to defeat my opponents with the most ruthless, merciless, and swift fighting."

"Enjoying the most intense battle on the chessboard, it feels as if my soul is being sublimated in the trembling of the battle..."

"In fact, every chess player is warlike."

Harada Ikegami makes his move, fourth move: white stone, star.

The chess pieces landed on the chessboard with a crisp sound.

Do you really think those chess players are content with mundane and boring games?

"Child, have you ever thought about why, in the end, the most aggressive chess players all choose the more conservative and proactive variations?"

"Computational ability, energy, chess skills, physical strength..."

"Go is a competition that requires all-round skills and cannot tolerate the slightest carelessness."

"You are from China, so you should know the word 'kung fu,' right? In real-life combat, the difference in skill is immediately apparent in just a few moments."

"but!"

"But Go is different! You have to fight your opponent to the last point, and sometimes, a game can even last all afternoon!"

"Can you maintain such high-pressure fighting?"

"We must not relax at all; with a trembling body and a heart full of awe, we must place each piece."

"Battles on the chessboard are even more brutal and intense than fistfights and sword fights in real life!"

"One wrong move and you're doomed!"

……

Su Ran listened silently, knowing that every word of Teacher Chi Shang's heartfelt words was a rare piece of advice for her.

"Based on Kato's observations of your chess games, we all agree that you have been studying ancient opening moves for some time now."

"Your understanding of Shusaku-ryu and the Demon Blade's fixed patterns is beyond the reach of ordinary people, which is very good, but..."

Harada Ikegami gave Su Ran a deep look and continued:

"But no matter what, if you want to continue to make progress, you must not underestimate modern conventions!"

"At the very least, you should have some understanding!"

Harada Ikegami makes another move.

Three columns and nine rows!

Teacher Chi Shang's words served as a wake-up call for Su Ran, causing him to fall into a daze and stare blankly at the chessboard.

Three columns and nine rows.

“Back then, my teacher taught this formula to me when I was thirteen. Now, I’m teaching this formula to you when you’re thirteen.”

"In the future, you will teach this pattern to the next generation of thirteen-year-olds..."

"Go has been passed down from generation to generation in this way."

"Today, your teacher will teach you the Shenzhou Style, which Mr. Su Yuan is most skilled at."

"Back then, your father defeated millions of enemies using the Divine Land Style. You mustn't let your father's reputation be diminished!"

"Father's specialty... Shenzhou style?"

Su Ran murmured softly.

Harada Ikegami nodded and said, "That's right. Kuroko's first move is a star, the second is a small eye, and the third move is three rows and nine columns. This is the Shinshu style that your father made famous."

"Even today, the Shenzhou style remains vibrant."

In Su Ran's mind, his extraordinary chess sense suddenly kicked in, and he began to calculate the power of each move in this style of chess.

Starlight, one by one, illuminates.

"This formula... doesn't take star positions as the main direction of development, but rather small details..."

Harada Ikegami was slightly surprised, looked at Su Ran, and nodded.

"You noticed it so quickly... Your chess sense is indeed much stronger than others!"

"Indeed, the development direction of the Shenzhou School is indeed towards small eyes."

"The most important characteristic of the Shenzhou School is that it not only emphasizes the speed of deployment, but also takes into account the actual situation and external influence. When the opponent is forced to enter the black formation, it takes the initiative through attack!"

"The Shenzhou flow pattern is divided into low Shenzhou flow and high Shenzhou flow. Today, we will start with the low Shenzhou flow."

Harada Ikegami pushed the chess box to Su Ran.

"Come on, you take the white piece."

"You must be tired today, let's start something new."

Su Ran picked up a white piece, thinking about where it would land. Instantly, her superb chess sense gave her different point data; some places had dim starlight, while others were exceptionally bright.

"Can't we just go down then...?"

Through constant guessing, placing moves, and practicing in his mind, Su Ran's eyes gradually cleared, and he gained a better understanding of the Shenzhou style.

As Su Ran placed his chess piece, Harada Ikegami's droopy eyelids lifted slightly.

"Hanging corner?"

Harada Ikegami was somewhat surprised.

After a moment of contemplation, Harada Ikegami also placed a black stone.

Hey.

Hey.

After making a few moves, Su Ran paused, looking quietly at Ikegami Harada.

Harada Ikegami stared blankly at the Go board, his expression deeply moved.

"This child..."

"It accurately predicted the changes that predecessors had painstakingly summarized after suffering countless hardships..."

"Is this what genius is? Or did Mr. Su Yuan teach him this formula...?"

Harada Ikegami exclaimed in amazement, then suddenly laughed: "It's true what they say, comparisons are odious! What do I have to worry about? This child has really given me a pleasant surprise!"

Thinking of this, he stopped smiling, stood up and said to Su Ran, "Child, go back today and review this Shenzhou Flow pattern again. I believe it will help you in the future. Practice more and think more. With your talent, you will catch up with your father one day, and even surpass all of us."

Upon hearing this...

Su Ran didn't say much, but respectfully bowed to Ikegami Harada and backed away from the chess room.

……

The latest mysterious chess player! Su Yuan and Yi Xing!

Zishui Go Club.

Akira Toya sat in the center of the Go room, quietly dissecting the game.

The chess pieces kept falling.

The sound of pieces being placed was incessant.