Chapter 193: Yokohama Kouhoku Academy - The Collapse of Composure
With roaring momentum and unity of purpose, Yokohama Kouhoku Academy tried to claw their way out of desperation, searching for a breakthrough in adversity.
However, the overwhelming dominance of Eijun’s pitching began to dismantle their mental composure.
"Whoosh!"
"Crack!"
Why?
Why is ...
Chapter 192: Yokohama Kouhoku Academy's Tenacious Battle
A dominant and crushing pitching performance.
In the top of the fifth inning, Eijun unleashed a sudden burst of immense strength that left Yokohama Kouhoku Academy dumbfounded.
Even his own teammates at Seido High School showed brief moments of astonishment.
As the catcher, Miyuki had the most direct impressio...
Chapter 191: Yokohama Kouhoku Match – The Fearsome Lefty
"Crack!!!"
The sound was both light and melodic, yet thunderous and booming at the same time.
As this contrasting symphony echoed across the field, everyone instinctively held their breath, their eyes fixed on the glowing white ball soaring through the sky.
"Ohhhhh, he hit it! On the final fastball, Seidou’...
Chapter 190: Yokohama Kouhoku Match – The Straightforward Batter
"Whoosh!"
"Thud!"
A pitch wildly veered off its trajectory, darting toward the inside corner.
Even though Miyuki reacted quickly to avoid it, the ball still struck his left arm guard with a dull thud.
Miyuki winced, his face contorted in pain.
"Hit by pitch! Runner advances to home!"
Chapter 555: The Graduation Ceremony in Progress
Experiments often need to be conducted multiple times to achieve accurate results.
With a meticulous scientific mindset, Hachiman naturally decided to conduct repetitive testing.
The next day, he visited Utaha's home.
After some intense effort, Hachiman helped her upgrade her [Writing] module to Level 4.
Once th...
Chapter 189: Yokohama Kouhoku's Relentless Pressure
After receiving instructions from their dugout, Yokohama Kouhoku’s players sprang into action.
"Yokohama Kouhoku is opting for an infield-in defense here! They’re determined not to allow even a single run!"
"You’ve got this, Ino."
"Ino-kun, shut them down!"
"Masuko-senpai, get a hit!"
"Ace, it’...
Chapter 188: Counterattack of the King
"Crack!"
"Strike! Batter out!!"
"Three outs! Change sides!!"
The missed swing and the overwhelming pressure radiating from the mound left Furano, Yokohama Kouhoku's cleanup hitter, wearing an unpleasant expression.
A fastball right down the middle?! This pitcher!!!
"The final pitch was a straight fastball right do...
Chapter 187: The Strength of Yokohama Kouhoku Academy!
"Third batter, shortstop, Kajiyama!"
One out, a runner on second.
The next batter stepping up was one of Yokohama Kouhoku's power hitters. It wasn’t a great situation for Seidou.
Eijun tilted his head back slightly and exhaled deeply, but a glimmer of determination flashed in his eyes.
"This is how it ...
Chapter 186: The Elite Clash of Yokohama Kouhoku Academy
"Whoosh."
"Ping."
"Bang."
"Pop!!!"
"Out! Three outs! Change of sides!"
In the top of the third inning, Eijun successfully dealt with Yokohama Kouhoku Academy's lower lineup, securing three outs.
Following that, Ino quickly retaliated, striking out Eijun in just three pitches.
When ...
Chapter 554: A Slightly Risqué New Ability
Seeing Saeko's swordsmanship suddenly advance to Level 5, Hachiman was momentarily stunned.
What’s going on here? Have I turned into a power bank?
He could now even upgrade the skills of the girls around him? But… wasn’t this method of upgrading a bit…
Emmmm.
This setup—why does it have a certain risqué vi...
Chapter 185: A Battle of Equals Against Yokohama Kouhoku
Whoosh!
Crack!
Thud!
"Foul ball!!!"
Whoosh!
Pop!
"Strike! Batter out!!!"
With precise control, seamless breaking balls, and sharp fastballs, Eijun’s performance became increasingly composed and confident.
His delivery—tricky to time—left Yokohama Kouhoku’s cleanup hit...
Chapter 184: The Dominant Aura In The Yokohama Kouhoku Match
"The bottom of the first inning, Seidou High School’s offense begins. Leading off, the shortstop, Kuramochi-kun."
It was Seidou’s turn to attack.
Having learned from their experience in the previous Kanto Tournament, Seidou High had clearly made some preparations to counter Yokohama Kouhoku's ace pitcher this...
Chapter 553: I Have a Bold Idea
After finishing breakfast, Hachiman stepped out of the house.
The preparations for the graduation ball were progressing smoothly.
Thanks to support from various parties, everything was proceeding without any issues.
Moreover, with the help of certain "enthusiastic individuals," opposition from parents had mostly disappeared.
...
Chapter 183: The Power of Intimidation in the Yokohama Kouhoku Match
The sound of the ball slicing through the air reverberated.
In the batter’s box, Shinagawa’s eyes focused intently on the incoming pitch.
To his surprise, he caught the release point clearly, and the ball’s trajectory was fully visible in his field of vision.
For a moment, he froze.
T...
Chapter 182: The Assault in the Yokohama Kouhoku Match
The vast Hanshin Koshien Stadium.
This was the first time Eijun stood on the pitcher’s mound of this iconic field.
He narrowed his eyes slightly, soaking in the extraordinary atmosphere of the mound, feeling a unique joy welling up from deep within.
"Sawamura, have you memorized all the data on Yokohama Kouhok...
Chapter 181: National Spotlight
August 12th, the second round of the Koshien tournament, and the first match of the day was set to begin at 8 a.m.
This game had successfully captured the attention of the entire nation.
It was Seidou High versus Yokohama Kouhoku Academy—a clash between two powerhouses.
Seidou had made a triumphant return to the national stage, utt...
Chapter 180: Coach Kataoka's Decision
It was precisely the shock brought by Eijun.
This deeply stimulated the other three pitchers in Seidou High's rotation.
Whether it was Furuya or Kawakami, they both longed for an opportunity to prove themselves.
Kawakami was more reserved, while Furuya had already been granted some opportunities.
And then there was Tanba...
Chapter 552: Who Exactly Is the Angel?
With Shizuka's cheerful announcement, the entire activity room came alive with excitement.
A school-wide dance—just thinking about it was enough to make anyone thrilled.
At that moment, Hachiman's voice rang out in the activity room.
"Alright, everyone, let's not get too carried away. Now isn't the time to celebrate. Since the...
Chapter 179: The Battle for the Starting Pitcher
During the Kanto Tournament, Seidou High's batting lineup managed to score only two runs against this pitcher by the seventh inning.
Seidou High's batting lineup is no joke.
Their performance in the first game of Koshien, where they completely dismantled Nanagamari Tech's defense, and their dominant displays during the region...
Chapter 178: Reunion with a Formidable Rival
Of course, aside from the second-round opponent brought up by Captain Yuuki, there were other schools and matchups that drew attention.
Among them, one particular pairing caught Eijun’s eye. It wasn’t just any matchup—it was because of the name listed: Komadai Fujimaki High School. But more importantly, their opponent made Eijun s...
Chapter 177: The Championship Favorites
While Seidou High School’s main team was preparing for their next match, and Eijun was refining his new weapon, the first-round matches involving teams who had drawn lots were all concluded.
For many of these teams, their Koshien journey ended in just one game, marking the conclusion of the summer dreams for hundreds of young players.
...
Chapter 176: The Beginning of the Transformation Journey
Many people have a misunderstanding about the structure of Japan's Summer Koshien Tournament.
They often assume it follows the same format as regional tournaments, where match schedules are determined beforehand through draws. However, that's not the case.
The National High School Baseball Championship, also known as...
Chapter 551: Let’s Fight Until Dawn
After assigning tasks to the girls, Hachiman let them leave.
Now, only Shizuka and Hachiman remained in the reception room.
Extinguishing the cigarette in her hand, Shizuka looked at Hachiman, who sat across from her, and spoke.
“Go on, say what’s on your mind.”
After a moment of silence, Hachiman asked, “Are you r...
Chapter 175: A Victorious First Battle
A One-Sided Slaughter.
Today, as spectators at Koshien watched the first game between Seidou High and Nanagamari Tech, one thought unanimously echoed in their minds: total domination.
A quick glance at the scoreboard was enough to illustrate the vast gap in strength between the two teams.
At the end of the fifth inning, the sco...
Chapter 174: Crushing
Perhaps it was because of Jun Isashiki's out.
This seemed to ignite a faint spark of morale within the Nanagamari Tech High team. It looked like they might have a chance to hold Seidou High to zero runs this inning. If so, they could still see a glimmer of hope in the game.
But even this tiny, pitiful thread of morale was something Seidou High was unw...
Chapter 173: The Dominance
"Home run!!!!!! With two outs, first-year left fielder Sawamura Eijun hit a double, and then the starting pitcher, also a first-year, Furuya Satoru, followed up with his second home run of the game. Seidou High School scores two more runs, extending their lead to six!!!!!!"
The Seidou dugout erupted into a full-blown celebration. A six-run lead in the f...
Chapter 172: The Power of King Seidou
Whoosh
Clang!
As the first pitch flew in, Kuramochi didn’t hesitate and chose to bunt.
The ball bounced forward, and in an instant, Kuramochi’s speedy figure shot down the baseline, leaving Nanagamari Tech’s infielders in a state of panic.
By the time their third baseman picked up the ball, Kuramochi was already st...
Chapter 550: Really Looking Forward to Your Visit, Hikigaya-kun
"Do you have any good ideas, Hikigaya-kun?"
"Of course," Hachiman replied with a faint smile, tapping his fingers on the armrest of the sofa before glancing at Shizuka, who had been quiet up until now.
"The school doesn't have any objections to the ball, does it?"
"That's correct. The school has no objec...
Chapter 171: The Thorny Challenge of Nanagamari Tech
"Whoosh!"
"Clang!"
"Pop!"
Furuya’s high fastball forced the third batter from Nanagamari Tech to instinctively swing, resulting in a high fly ball to left field.
The ball flew with an unusually high and slow trajectory, clearly a sign of how Furuya’s pitching power had subdued the batter.
Eijun q...
Chapter 170: The Battle Against Nanagamari Tech Begins
"It seems that this kid either has something truly unique or is extremely special," Sakata mused, stroking his chin.
As the coach who had led Nanagamari Tech to Koshien repeatedly, Sakata's judgment wasn't something to take lightly.
In the past, Nanagamari's primary strategy for success was never to underestimate any ...