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 his pitching still so ferocious?
On the batter's box, Ino's expression darkened as frustratio...
2024-11-26 11:49:40 +0000 UTC
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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 impression.
Every pitch Eijun threw had precision and power.
It seemed ordinary yet carried a ...
2024-11-26 11:49:14 +0000 UTC
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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’s eighth batter, Sawamura-kun, successfully tracked the pitch! However, clearly suppressed by the po...
2024-11-25 10:55:14 +0000 UTC
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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!"
"Whoa! Yokohama Kouhoku’s ace pitcher just lost control in this critical moment, hitting the...
2024-11-25 10:54:47 +0000 UTC
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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 the [Writing] module was upgraded, Utaha experienced a burst of inspiration.
The storyline she...
2024-11-25 10:52:51 +0000 UTC
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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’s all on you now!"
"Masuko-kun, crush that guy!"
"Let’s go!!!"
"Seidou! Seido...
2024-11-24 09:17:08 +0000 UTC
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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 down the center, striking out Furano, the cleanup hitter, on three pitches!"
"Whoa, nice pitch,...
2024-11-24 09:16:36 +0000 UTC
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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 should be. If everything went smoothly, it would be boring, Yokohama Kouhoku!"
The fiery aura...
2024-11-23 10:52:07 +0000 UTC
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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 facing Shirasu, Ino used a series of four inside rising pitches, making it incredibly difficult for ...
2024-11-23 10:51:32 +0000 UTC
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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 vibe?
Moreover, Hachiman realized that he had just transmitted nearly ten thousand proficiency ...
2024-11-23 10:49:58 +0000 UTC
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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 hitter, Furano, visibly struggling to keep up.
Adding to Furano’s surprise, it seemed that Eij...
2024-11-22 10:27:52 +0000 UTC
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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 time.
For instance, players like Kuramochi had gathered considerable experience on how to h...
2024-11-22 10:26:52 +0000 UTC
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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.
Now, all that was left was to carry out the plan step by step.
On this rare day off, Hachiman...
2024-11-22 10:23:22 +0000 UTC
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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.
This wasn’t what he had expected.
However, his instincts and experience kicked in, allowing...
2024-11-21 10:39:20 +0000 UTC
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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 Kouhoku's players?"
Miyuki's calm voice suddenly broke Eijun's train of thought.
Opening hi...
2024-11-21 10:38:21 +0000 UTC
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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, utterly crushing Nanagamari Tech in their first game, reestablishing their dominance.
On the ot...
2024-11-20 12:24:51 +0000 UTC
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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 Koichiro, the ace.
He desperately wanted to use this opportunity to prove himself.
It...
2024-11-20 12:24:22 +0000 UTC
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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 school has approved our proposal, it means they trust us, and we need to work even harder to live u...
2024-11-20 12:01:51 +0000 UTC
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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 regional tournament, all serve as proof that Seidou High's batting lineup is among the best in the nation....
2024-11-19 11:27:52 +0000 UTC
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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 show a peculiar expression.
Komadai Fujimaki High School vs. Teito High School.
Teito H...
2024-11-19 11:27:01 +0000 UTC
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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.
Following the end of the first-round matches, enthusiasts and analysts began speculating on this...
2024-11-18 11:50:39 +0000 UTC
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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 the Summer Championship, and the Spring Invitational Tournament, are the two most prestigious compe...
2024-11-18 11:50:06 +0000 UTC
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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 really getting transferred?”
“This hasn’t been finalized yet,” Shizuka replied with a ...
2024-11-18 11:48:18 +0000 UTC
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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 score stood at 13-1.
Seidou High had completely overwhelmed their opponents with their formidabl...
2024-11-17 12:33:48 +0000 UTC
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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 unwilling to allow.
“Batting fourth, first baseman, Yuuki-kun.”
The success of gettin...
2024-11-17 12:32:46 +0000 UTC
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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 first inning—everyone knew exactly what that meant, especially with Furuya smashing a home run.
...
2024-11-16 11:10:53 +0000 UTC
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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 standing safely on first base.
“Safe!”
At the sound of the umpire’s call, every sp...
2024-11-16 11:10:24 +0000 UTC
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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 objections," Shizuka confirmed as the school’s representative.
"In fact, the school supports stu...
2024-11-16 11:08:13 +0000 UTC
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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 quickly assessed the ball’s flight path and position, moving into place with agility.
Though...
2024-11-15 11:10:19 +0000 UTC
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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 opponent.
Whether they were traditional powerhouses, rising dark horses, or prestigious team...
2024-11-15 11:09:33 +0000 UTC
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