Ace of Diamonds: The Demon King Arrives

Chapter 328 My sixteen-year hand speed is no joke! (Two in one)

In the bottom of the seventh inning, the Seidou High School baseball team attacks!

In the stands, the die-hard supporters of the Seidou High School baseball team did not make any sound.

Although they were the ones attacking, their supporters were afraid that their voices would interfere with the players on the field.

They may not see it as clearly as Supervisor Xibang does.

But in fact, they also keenly realized that this was a critical moment for Qingdao.

If Qingdao still can't get any points.

So in today's game, they will probably just have to watch helplessly and give the victory to others.

Supporters of the Westbourne High School baseball team are the exact opposite.

Although judging from the momentum of the game, they were not able to beat Qingdao.

Not only that, they were even at a disadvantage...

However, the Seidou High School baseball team has not gotten a single hit from them until now.

This is so fatal.

"As long as you can't score, you can't win the game..."

"We just didn't believe that little monster could pitch into extra innings."

In the stands, even the big names from the major leagues were completely conquered by Furutani.

But the supporters of Xibang High School baseball team are still not convinced.

They have their own persistence.

For example, now, they are all staring at the court with fiery eyes.

"Let the storm come even harder and defeat the opponent in one fell swoop!!"

Supporters of the Xibang High School baseball team were shouting wildly.

The friends in the rest area of ​​the Qingdao High School baseball team felt as if they had been slapped in the face.

Burning pain.

The Seidou High School baseball team first became famous because of their extremely strong offensive ability.

nowadays.

If their ace wasn't strong enough, who knows what would have happened to the game?

On the contrary, it was Xibang, even though the key figure was eliminated, they still looked covetous.

What annoys the Seidou players the most is that even now, they are not 100% sure of getting hits and points.

"In the next situation, we can only bet everything on our opponents."

The senior with a mustache spoke first.

"No matter what method you use, you have to get a point first!!"

No matter how reliable their team's ace is, they cannot rely solely on Akatsuki Fōgaya to win the game.

“We have to score!”

Just at this moment, the radio sounded.

"First bat, No. 6, shortstop, Kuramochi-san!"

In the bottom of the seventh inning, the first batter of the Seidou High School baseball team was still their leadoff batter.

From this, it is not difficult to see how badly Qingdao's offense was suppressed by the opponent in today's game?

"Hip-hop!!"

Even in the face of such tremendous pressure, Kuramochi remained very calm.

He was as positive as ever, his eyes sparkling.

Such an action naturally caught the attention of Xibang's main catcher.

The catcher sneered.

He knew in his heart that the players from Qingdao High School must have put in their best efforts and thought of a strategy.

That's why they behave like this.

But the question is, do you think you can definitely hit the ball with this kind of performance?
"In the previous two rounds of confrontation, you have adapted to Asong's pitching. But correspondingly, we have also understood you."

Thinking of this, the catcher decisively gave the signal.

They are different from ordinary pitchers and catchers. For ordinary pitchers and catchers, the more they fight with each other, the easier it is for them to leak information.

Even the pitcher's ball becomes easier for people to adapt to.

What about them?
The more they confront their opponents, the easier it is to find their opponents' flaws.

They are able to adapt to the opponent's attacks and find ways to deal with them during the game.

For example, right now...

Facing the starting batter of the Seidou High School baseball team, they already have a complete plan to deal with it.

"Beware of the opponent's short attack, be prepared!"

Matsu Fujii on the pitcher's mound still looked like an emotionless pitching machine.

The baseball thrown from his hand was extremely fast and at a tricky angle.

"Whoosh!"

Throughout the game, his pitches have been as sharp as ever.

In the stands.

A group of die-hard supporters of the Seidou High School baseball team felt like their heads were about to explode.

Can they feel how powerful the opponent is?
"What on earth is this thing made of?"

"When he pitched the ball, there was absolutely no flaw..."

"The pitching speed is also maintained very well..."

Although my friends are not willing to admit this.

But they know it in their hearts.

As long as their opponents can maintain this rhythm.

Then the probability of Seidou High School baseball team scoring points is very slim.

"Damn it!"

"Why can't something go wrong with this guy?"

"Even if it's just a cold or a fever..."

The desperate Qingdao supporters could no longer control themselves and began to use their cursing skills.

At this time, they only hope to make some problems for their opponents.

It's just a shame.

They are not Sakuragi Hanamichi, and their curses are destined to have no effect.

The baseball flashed by.

Kuramochi in the batter's box bit his cheeks tightly and was unable to react.

"Snapped!"

"nice shot!!"

The morale of the Xibang High School baseball team is already very strong.

This is just the icing on the cake.

All of their faces were filled with bright smiles.

It seems that in their opinion, it only takes a few minutes to deal with the batter.

In the rest area of ​​Qingdao.

A group of little friends all pursed their lips tightly.

The tension in their hearts could no longer be concealed.

The closer they get to the end of the game, the more they can feel the power of the national overlord!

"The opponent's experience, strength, and the mentality of their players are all too strong!!"

Although so far, the players of Seidou High School baseball team have won two competitions.

They became the champions of the Kanto Conference and the champions of West Tokyo.

In theory, they already have a lot of championship experience.

But the value of those championships obviously cannot be compared with that of the Koshien championship.

The stability displayed by the Xibang High School baseball team at this time is what they desire but cannot achieve.

Kuramochi in the batter's box still had a smile on his face.

Even his companions standing behind him felt the tremendous pressure at this moment.

As the person involved, it is impossible for Kuramochi to have no feelings at all.

His feelings are clear!
The strength of his opponent was already laid out before him.

As the starting batter of the Seidou High School baseball team, Kuramochi's performance has always been dazzling.

Although in many ways, he is not as good as his teammates, even the first-year rookies on their team.

But he has his own characteristics.

It is precisely because of his unique characteristics that Kuramochi has been able to continue playing until now.

But after entering Koshien, the starting batter of the Seidou High School baseball team seemed to have lost his form.

I don’t know if it’s because the opponents they encountered were too strong?
Or maybe his strength as the first baton has weakened.

In short, he, who should be the first batter to help the team get started, has been performing poorly.

So far.

Their team was in a life-or-death situation. Not many people expected that he, the team's first batter, could help the team turn the tide.

But others don’t have to expect that.

Kuramochi himself never gave up.

He raised the bat high in his hand, recalling over and over in his mind the hardships he had endured when he joined the Seidou High School baseball team.

His training has never been less than others!

Even now, he doesn't think that he is really worse than other players on the same team.

"The opponent is not the type that I can't deal with. The key is where the baseball lands!"

Kuramochi pondered in his mind.

He thought clearly that the reason why they had not scored any points until now was because of this.

The most crucial reason is that they simply cannot break the opponent's defense.

As last year's national champion, West Bon's defense is too strong.

"I want it faster!!"

Fujii Matsu on the pitcher's mound had no idea what Kuramochi was thinking.

At this time, they still had a preconceived notion that Qingdao's No. 1 batter, who had been forced into a corner, would definitely use a short hit to fight back.

Since there is no way to gain an advantage in a head-on confrontation, just rely on short-range sneak attacks.

of course.

Xibang would never give his opponent such an opportunity.

Fujii Matsu made a decisive move and went straight to the outside corner.

"Whoosh!"

Facing the oncoming straight ball, Kuramochi widened his eyes and shot decisively.

"Buzz!"

When he swung the bat in his hand, there was actually a sound of breaking through the air.

And the voice is not quiet.

The main catcher of Xibang High School's baseball team was obviously shocked when he saw this scene.

"You actually took action at this time?"

This was far beyond their expectations.

What they didn't expect was that this first batter, who was famous for his speed, did not choose to hit a short hit.

But a head-on confrontation!

"court death!!"

Nor are the players of the Xibang High School baseball team arrogant.

Given the batting strength of the No. 1 batter of the Qingdao High School baseball team, it is extremely difficult for him to hit the ball away.

However, just as they were thinking this.

The bat hit the baseball and sent it flying.

"Ping!"

When the players of the Xibang High School baseball team saw the baseball flying out, they thought that the other team was seeking their own death.

"Shortstop!!"

The baseball landed four or five meters away from the shortstop.

This location is still very dangerous.

But this danger is relative to the players of other teams.

For the main players of their Xibang High School baseball team, a ball at this position is no different from an out that is delivered to their door.

"give it to me!"

The shortstop of the Xibang High School baseball team took the lead. As the baseball bounced off the ground, he caught the ball into his glove.

The shortstop was still thinking, easily...

He had no idea how many times he had received the ball in this position when practicing within the team.

It’s not easy yet.

After getting the ball, he turned around confidently.

Then he saw a scene that he would never forget.

Kuramochi, who had just hit the ball, had already run halfway without knowing when.

This means that he was only a little over ten meters away from first base.

"Why is he there?"

The shortstop of the Xibang High School baseball team felt like his eyes were about to pop out of his head.

He grabbed the ball without hesitation and passed it to first base.

"Snapped!"

The first baseman of the Xibang High School baseball team steadily caught the ball into his glove.

However, at this moment, a figure like a whirlwind ran past him from behind.

The linesman at first base was always watching both sides.

To others, it may be both.

But the linesman saw it very clearly and raised his hand decisively.

"Safety!!"

No one out, first base occupied.

In the rest area of ​​the Qingdao High School baseball team, a group of kids jumped up excitedly.

It is difficult to describe the surging emotions in their hearts in words.

In short, they were very, very excited.

"So cool! This is so cool!!"

"The landing point was calculated in advance, and the timing was just right."

"As expected of you, Sprinter-kun!!"

As a junior in Dormitory No. 5, Sawamura certainly didn't want to miss this opportunity.

He also cheered actively.

But his voice of encouragement and praise sounded as harsh as it could be to Kuramochi's ears.

"Do you know how to speak? You idiot!!!"

When the other friends heard this sound, they couldn't help laughing.

Sprinter!

Although it is very vivid, the person involved is obviously unwilling to accept it.

"The second batter, number 4, second baseman, Ryosuke Kominato."

The second batter of the Seidou High School baseball team came on the field.

The players of the Xibang High School baseball team obviously haven't recovered from the previous blow.

They saw that Qingdao's second batter came on the field.

That feeling is as uncomfortable as it can be.

They even felt a little nauseous...

"how come?"

The players of Xibang High School baseball team found this result difficult to accept.

This game was originally a great opportunity for them.

As long as they can control it and prevent the Seidou High School baseball team from scoring any points.

They will be sure to win.

As long as they can prevent the first batter Kuramochi from reaching base, they will be able to deal with the core batters of Seidou with ease.

This is already the best plan in the minds of the players of the Xibang High School baseball team.

But now, everything has become a mirage.

The first baton comes on stage.

Next in line is the second runner-up, Ryosuke Kominato.

This is obviously not something the players of the Xibang High School baseball team are afraid of.

What really made them feel intimidated were the two batters behind Ryosuke Kominato.

The third batter of Seidou High School baseball team, Akira Furuya.

And the fourth batter of the Seidou High School baseball team, Tetsuya Yuuki.

Although in the previous game, even the two strongest batters of the Seidou High School baseball team had stumbled.

However, the players and supporters of the Xibang High School baseball team still recognize their strength from the bottom of their hearts.

With someone on base, bring these two on.

What will be the final result?
To be honest, even a team as strong as Xibang High School baseball team.

They also felt a little guilty.

At this time, Ryosuke Kominato, who was standing in the batter's box, suddenly opened his eyes.

"There is a flaw!"

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(End of this chapter)