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

Su Ran shook his head and smiled, "Touya will become a professional player sooner or later, it's just a matter of sooner or later."

"is it?"

Harada Ikegami gave a mysterious smile: "Touya has also become an insei."

Upon hearing this, Su Ran was indeed slightly taken aback: "A student of the academy?"

In Su Ran's memory, Akira Touya did not become an insei (a professional Go player). Instead, he was granted professional status by Yingzhou Go Academy by virtue of his first-place finish in the Young Lion Tournament.

However, Su Ran has now learned from Teacher Ikegami that Akira Touya is going to become an insei.

Harada Ikegami nodded, picked up the remote control, and started talking while changing channels.

"Actually, I've known Xiaoliang since he was very young. I was his first Go teacher... Xiaoliang's Go skills were already comparable to professional players. He is a true genius."

"Originally, Xiao Liang did not plan to become a student at the academy."

"Because, among the students, none of them can be a match for Xiao Liang."

"His involvement will cause those growing children to die prematurely."

Harada Ikegami glanced at Su Ran, a hint of pride appearing on his face.

"However, after hearing that you joined the institute, Xiao Liang changed his mind."

"However, don't be complacent just because you have some talent! If you become lazy, someone else will catch up with you sooner or later!"

"Xiao Liang is the kind of person who, if he has a goal, will go to any lengths to achieve it!"

Harada Ikegami was saying this to Su Ran.

Su Ran nodded; he was already relentlessly surpassing his past self.

The time it takes for his exceptional chess sense to develop is also increasing day by day, which allows him to grow much faster than others in the art of chess!

Until, the realm of the chess god.

He understands this principle.

"But don't worry."

Harada Ikegami, fearing he might put too much pressure on Su Ran, laughed and said, "What are you standing there for? Come sit on the sofa and watch TV with your teacher for a while. Today is the day of the NCC Championship live broadcast!"

Upon hearing this, Su Ran paused for a moment, nodded, and sat down on the sofa.

"To be honest, I was still a bit surprised. I thought Xiao Liang would never take the professional exam this year no matter what."

“Ogata asked him how the Go club was going, but Akira didn’t mention anything. He just said, ‘That’s not important anymore. We’re just playing around. Right now, I just want to catch up with Su Ran as soon as possible. That’s enough.’ Hearing that, I was really proud.”

Harada Ikegami chuckled as he watched the NCC Cup Go Championship on TV.

"Hello to the audience here and those watching on television."

On television, the host holds a microphone and greets the audience.

"The fifth game of the 14th NCC Cup Go Championship, the first round, is about to begin."

The host gestured to introduce the two middle-aged men in suits beside him.

"The match will be between Hideki Komatsu, 8th dan, and Hiroya Nakano, 7th dan."

"Kuwamoto Inbo will give an explanation, and Yoshiyuki 2-dan will announce the moves."

Behind the host, a man and a woman nodded and greeted the audience.

"Let's begin the competition."

Upon hearing this, thunderous applause erupted from the audience.

The two contestants walked toward the chessboard on the stage and began their game under the watchful eyes of the crowd.

"So, Kuwabara-senpai, what do you think will be the highlight of this game?"

The host asked the original Innobo Kuwamoto, who was standing next to him on the large Go board.

Kuwamoto Honinbo is the most prestigious grandmaster-level player in the Go world today, and in terms of status, he is even above Touya Kouyo.

The game of chess began quickly.

"Twenty-five seconds, six, seven, eight..."

Su Ran was somewhat surprised. Looking at the TV, she asked, "Rapid chess?"

Harada Ikegami nodded with a smile: "Yes, everyone only has twenty-five seconds."

"The excitement of the NCC Championship lies in coming up with sharp and precise moves and winning in such a short time."

"Compared to the uneventful nature of regular tournaments, the games in the NCC Championship are more intense. Although mistakes are common, they always result in exciting games."

Su Ran's eyes gleamed. With his exceptional chess sense, his calculation ability was terrifying, and his strength was even more evident in this kind of rapid chess game!

On the television screen, the host was enlivening the atmosphere.

"Oh, Nakano Hiroya 7th Dan chose the tip at this step. Kuwabara-senpai, what are your thoughts?"

Kuwamoto Honinbo stood in front of the large Go board, pondering for a while.

"Hmm... I see. I think I understand his move. Next, he'll probably come here."

Kuwamoto Honinbo pointed to a point on the Go board.

Four columns and twelve rows.

No sooner had he finished speaking than the black player, with little time to think, quickly placed his piece, which was none other than four columns and twelve rows.

"Ah... Mr. Kuwabara, you're right..."

Kuwamoto Honinbo smiled and said, "Of course, I'm not just standing here talking nonsense. I get paid."

The chess fans in the audience burst into laughter.

In front of the television, Harada Ikegami chuckled and pondered for a moment: "Four columns and twelve rows, huh? A break, quite an interesting move."

Su Ran stared at the television screen for a long time before slowly saying, "No, if it lands in the third column and seventeenth row, that will be the white piece's Achilles' heel!"

"Three columns and seventeen rows?"

Ikegami Harada was stunned for a moment, then looked up to re-examine the game. After a moment, he suppressed his shock and looked at Su Ran again.

"I always thought this child was very talented."

"However, even current high-level professional players probably couldn't make this move in just twenty-five seconds!"

"This is the only move Black can make to turn the tide when he is at a disadvantage—a tactical move!"

On the television screen, the game between the two sides intensified.

However, Black was at a disadvantage throughout the game. Although Black managed to win a point at the small eye point in the upper left corner, Black was always at a disadvantage in terms of overall strategy.

"If we follow Su Ran's method..."

"Incredible! How did this kid come up with such a brilliant back-middle-first move in just twenty-five seconds?"

"How many surprises have I missed with this child?"

Harada Ikegami pondered, his gaze incredibly complex.

……

(PS: How embarrassing! The editor hopes I can hold on for another half month... Well, let's try to salvage this a little longer... It's so awkward. I've taken so many tips from everyone, it feels like I'm a scammer. Please don't send any more data votes. I'll focus on writing for another half month. Please save your votes to support other works you like. Consider it my compensation. Sigh, it's still so awkward...)

Chapter 115 A Long-Awaited Match! Su Ran VS. Sai!

After saying goodbye to Teacher Chishang, Su Ran intended to go home, but as she walked, she unconsciously ended up at the internet cafe where Sister Mitani was.

"It's been a long time since I played Go online... I wonder if Sai has surpassed my record recently."

Thinking this, Su Ran stopped in her tracks, hesitated for a moment, and then stepped back into the internet cafe lobby.

"Oh, it's been a long time, little brother Su Ran."

Upon seeing Su Ran arrive, Yuko Mitani's beautiful eyes lit up, and she greeted him warmly.

"Yuko-neechan, how have you and Huiyou been lately?"

Su Ran greeted her sweetly. Even he had little resistance to a beautiful woman like Youzi.

"Ha, thank you for your concern. Huiyou is doing very well lately. I heard he's preparing to take the entrance exam for the Go Academy!"

While making lemon water for Su Ran, Yuko Mitani said smugly:

"Speaking of which, it's been a long time since I've seen him work so hard... Lately, I've often seen him studying chess scores alone at home, as if he's been stimulated by something."

"According to him, it seems that he met two particularly skilled peers at a middle school Go league."

Yeah……

Su Ran smiled awkwardly. He naturally knew that the two peers that Mitani Teruyu mentioned were himself and Touya Akira.

Being praised so openly by a beautiful woman, even a mature person like Ren Suran couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.

"Here, the drink is ready, drink it quickly."

Yuko Mitani handed the prepared lemonade to Su Ran and led him, familiar with the place, to the computers in the corner.

"Same rules as always, keep a low profile and do your own thing, don't bother others."

Yuko Mitani winked playfully at Su Ran and blew her another kiss before returning to the bar, her face flushed.

For her, teasing Su Ran from time to time has almost become a source of enjoyment in her life.

the other side.

The scene at the NCC Cup Go Championship.

Sai and Shindo Mitsumasa watched with great interest as the two players fiercely battled it out on the chessboard.

"Xiao Guang, if nothing unexpected happens, Black will lose this game very soon... Can you tell where the key move is?"

As the game reached its endgame, Sai couldn't help but feel sorry for Black's defeat. He rushed into Fujimitsu's room, fanning himself with a folding fan, and asked him a question.

"The key player..."

Hikaru Shindo frowned and thought for a moment, then said uncertainly, "It should be the forty-seventh move, right? That step, the cut in four columns and twelve rows?"

Correct!