Ace of Diamonds Golden Boots Silver Rod

Chapter 368 Setting the stage for this showdown

"When you're at third base, you ask Furutani to throw a fast-fingerball? That's not your style!" Back on the bench, Sendō said to Miyuki.

"Oh? Doesn't it look like he's very strong?" Miyuki retorted with a smile.

"Being strong is different from this desperate style!" Xiandao said lightly.

Miyuki saw Sendao's sarcastic expression and knew that this guy was deliberately teasing her, even though it was all true.

“To be honest, I had no choice at the time!

I always feel that if it were your character, you would definitely match the ball like this!

If it cannot be stopped, it may affect the state of falling valley. "Miyuki said in a low voice when she saw that Feng Gu's attention was not here.

"What did you say to that guy? Something like that that would definitely stop them?"

"Are you Shunfeng Ear?"

"Well, forget it!" Xiandao didn't want to argue with Miyuki here.

In particular, Miyuki looked very excited and wanted to challenge Sendō again.

Apparently he had forgotten about it, and Sendao was about to go to the preparation area to wait.

However, when he saw Xiandao starting to wear helmet protection, he realized this and quickly put away his excitement.

"Xian Dao!" Coach Kataoka said before the game started.

Xiandao heard the sound and looked over.

"The center line of this round is a crucial round!

And I’m afraid Coach Matsumoto guessed your and Yuuki’s combined skills.

So your linework will be key!

Please! "Coach Kataoka said seriously.

"Don't expect too much from me!

No one knows for sure when it comes to hitting, and a strong hitter may be struck out by a weak pitcher.

It's possible for a weak hitter to hit a home run from a strong pitcher! Xiandao raised his chin slightly, smiled... and said softly.

"Souga!...,

Then... let me put it another way,

...Don't be solved easily! "Coach Kataoka smiled. (Please experience it for yourself, it would be boring if everything was written down.)

"As you wish!" After saying that, Xiandao turned around and left, his back looking unusually free and easy.

The nickname is so dazzling in the eyes of coach Kataoka.

"Supervision!" Minister Ohta didn't understand a word.

"It doesn't matter!" Coach Kataoka didn't want to explain.

Although the players don't know the meaning, seeing that expression is enough.

If this man failed, there would be nothing to complain about. It was just their bad luck.

This atmosphere has already been formed when the seniors brought them to the Koshien stage almost single-handedly.

a few minutes ago,

"This round is the most important round!

I will handle the ball at Xiandao. "Coach Matsumoto called Nayun to the bench and said seriously.

"I know!" Nanyun nodded.

"I used to think of him as a guy who relied on talent and had no brains. It was a big mistake!

If you want to conquer this line, Xiandaojun is the absolute key. "Coach Matsumoto said.

Nagumo thought of what the coach had said, that Sendō could see the pitcher's miraculous skill in holding the ball at second base.

There is no objection to what Coach Matsumoto said that Sendō is the core of Qingdō's line play.

Thinking back to the insidiousness of Sendō's previous pitches and deliberately targeting the inside corners, they also understood that Sendō's mind was definitely not the kind of hitter they had in mind before the game who was not good at selecting pitches and swung the stick randomly.

He also knew that he couldn't lose a single point in this situation, so that he could deflect the momentum to his side.

As for why coach Matsumoto doesn't always direct, the reason is very simple.

It's not that Coach Matsumoto's ball matching is so good, but it's a surprise attack.

Moreover, a pitcher who does not have a complex pitching system like Yang Shun-chen, and who is sharpening his skills before the battle, has a high chance of being able to decipher the code.

If the code of this situation is deciphered, it is basically possible to surrender.

Just like Coach Kataoka's attack with a combination of punches aimed at the outside corner kick before, no one can stand it if it happens again.

……

"It's really enviable! There are so many players who can think independently, especially Sendō-kun and Miyuki-kun. It will be easy to command like this!" After briefly explaining again, he waved Nagumo to walk onto the court. Coach Matsumoto Feeling in my heart.

Sendō's move just now, which helped the coach increase his power in selecting the ball, really surprised Coach Matsumoto.

Otherwise, it would not have been so late to discover that Qingdao had already targeted the ball, and it was only because of good luck that he looked at the scorebook.

Coach Matsumoto was scared now. If it weren't for a strange look at the scorebook, he tried it out for the sake of being conservative.

If it weren't for the fact that the players he tested happened to be non-Xiandao, they might really have been taken away in a wave.

The two coaching heroes have the same view. They both believe that the first and perhaps most important key point of this entire game that may become the turning point of the game is Sendao's playing mat.

……

“In the second half of the seventh inning, Seido High School’s attack,

Three sticks! Left field, Isashiki-kun! "

After a short pause between rounds, with this announcement, it was announced that the game had officially entered meat grinder mode.

Both coaches took a step away from the bench, stood facing each other with their arms crossed, and stared at the court.

"It's my turn, bastard!" The players naturally knew how crucial this game was and wanted to get the upper hand, so Isashiki walked into the court with what he thought was the most ferocious expression and posture.

Vertical Crab Step with a low center of gravity...

"Jun-san! Helmet!"

However, he forgot to wear a helmet again, and this guy is a habitual offender when he is the lead hitter.

When Chunsang lost his momentum and went back to get his helmet...

"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu"

"Don't imitate, and...you're shouting too slowly!" Kuramochi, who had just handed Junsan the helmet, kicked Sawamura, who had an inarticulate expression and an "evil" expression next to him.

My brother is almost an old father. Two words - I am tired!

"The second half of the seventh inning! Both sides will then usher in the fourth round of the three-ball start of the center line. The game finally entered the final moment of life and death.

Shocking changes may occur at any time, so please watch carefully. "

"Come here!!!" With Isashiki-senpai's roar, the game officially started.

Nanyun looked at the bench, as if confirming something.

Coach Matsumoto nodded seriously as if to emphasize.

The catcher then lowered his right hand flat and stood up.

"Jingyuan?!!!

The catcher is on his feet! ! ! "The commentator's confused exclamations could be heard in the audience.

The entire audience was also extremely confused and couldn't understand it at all, including the coaches and players of other teams.

There are only a few people on the Qingdao bench who can understand the meaning behind this walk.

Coach Kataoka stared intently at Coach Matsumoto, who was holding his chest across from him.

"Supervision?" Minister Ohta was a little flustered, because the coach opposite was really famous, and most humans have the fear of the unknown.

"It's confirmed now! The opponent wants to have a showdown with Xiandao and completely grasp the trend of the game." Senior Chris said in a somewhat relaxed tone.

Behind this relaxation, there is a serious look in his eyes.

Even at this critical moment, senior Chris couldn't help but smile.

"Ah! The other party knows very well that the immortal way is the key to our victory!

It is also the one who must decide the outcome! "Coach Kataoka, who was standing diagonally in front of Senior Chris, replied without looking back. Minister Ohta looked left and right and didn't understand at all what this had to do with sending Isashiki out.

“In this situation where no point can be lost, and we are facing Sendou who is very difficult to suppress, in order to block his footsteps, it is necessary to have a runner in front of him.

Direct walks can also help pitchers conserve energy.

Moreover, in a head-to-head decision with four bats without any scruples, the pitcher will probably report his condition only because of this walk. "Miyuki seemed to be giving answers to everyone else, and told the answers to the previous two guessing conversations.

“Souga!

Indeed, as long as Sendō is on base, it's basically the same as a triple.

Hahaha! "Minister Ota also responded to the sentiment and said with a smile.

Only he could laugh so loudly at this time.

Everyone has forgotten that the guy squatting in the preparation area is only a first grader.

But one of the top wealthy teams in the country, the first line in the country, the main gun of Qingdao High School...

Moreover, everyone from top to bottom of both teams, as well as tens of millions of viewers across the country who have watched Qingdao games, have no objections.

If you were a guy who had no interest in baseball, you would never believe that the person he was talking about was a first grader.

Even experts cannot believe it, but those who transcend human understanding of the world are so-called... true geniuses.

"Bad ball! Four!"

Isashiki threw the bat behind him, pointed his fist at the guy behind him, and slowly ran toward first base.

Everyone felt nervous.

……

"Four sticks! Backbone, Lord Immortal!"

At this moment, the entire audience, no matter which side they support, no matter what their purpose is.

Everyone focused their attention on the figure who stood up slowly, casually put the bat on his shoulders, kept a relaxed posture, and walked towards the strike zone!

"The key matchup of this game!

Ace versus Four Sticks!

Which side controls the direction of the game? ! ! !

Where is the ace's will? Or is it the self-esteem of the four sticks? "

It can be seen from the commentary that Xiandao has the self-esteem of being a genius.

The guy with more terrible talent also has more terrible self-esteem.

And for such an immortal way, Hiromi Tate, who still maintains his fighting spirit, naturally has a very strong will and fighting spirit.

"I'm afraid that the three sticks that escorted Qingdao before were also to block Xiandaojun's footsteps.

It seems that everything is planned for a head-on confrontation with the four sticks! "Today's guest said.

This suddenly answered everyone’s doubts.

“Speaking of which, Qingdao’s opponent in the finals, the National Supervisor of Daocheng Industrial, also said this in an interview after the regional preliminaries and finals.

And it seems that the same tactic has been used in the game. "At this time, the commentator was inspired and found some information among the documents in front of him.

"Then, this banquet will be interesting!

A pitcher who is attracting professional attention and a monster who has hit twenty-five home runs just four months after entering school!

What kind of sparks will there be? "

Kiryu had already begun to adjust his position at this time, everything was in accordance with the instructions of coach Matsumoto before the start.

Fielding position in the middle of the infield and back in the outfield to avoid long hits.

Now that Sendō had a runner on first base, the infield hit was earned for Kiryu.

If you don't play well enough in this position, it will be difficult for the ball in the outfield to hit a double.

After all, there was Isashiki in front of him, who was holding back Sendō's speed, so Isashiki couldn't reach third base and Sendō had to stop at first base.

"Ah...oh!

You have also made various considerations! "He walked onto the immortal path in the strike zone and stretched his body and said.

"That's right!" Nanyun replied casually.

"This guy!!

Very relaxing! This is a critical moment! Aren't you a little nervous?

What is this guy's heart made of? "Nanyun dealt with it casually, but in his heart he felt horrified as he maintained this relaxed state.

He had never seen or even heard of such a big-hearted player.

After swallowing, Nayun looked at the bench.

I feel so lucky that I don't have to match the ball myself, and I can also learn something through the coach's matchmaking.

After all, there is an obvious gap in experience, and Nanyun is not a strategic genius. Like Huo Qubing, a genius Western military strategist, he can see through the essence of tactics and adapt to changes completely, so experience is still very important to him.

Coach Matsumoto also frowned.

Although I couldn't hear what Xiandao said, I could still see the relaxed expression clearly.

In this situation, he can still maintain a calm and relaxed posture, and cannot expect any hesitation or deformation of his movements in his swing.

However, he just frowned and immediately gave the first password.

Then Nagumo used the catch signal to convey the supervisor's distribution.

It can also confuse opponents.

Hiromi Tate, who also knows how to supervise the ball distribution in person, will naturally not hesitate about the secret code.

This is also the prestige of the supervisor all year round, giving players endless confidence.

Just like the famous generals in ancient times, the soldiers' morale is high when they stand there, because some generals represent victory.

"Hey?" Tate Hiromi raised her leg after letting out a weird laugh.

Xiandao looked at that smile with great satisfaction, he just couldn't get enough of it!

"puff!"

"call out!"

"Snapped!"

"nice shot!"

"The first ball slides! The batter swings it empty!!!" the commentator shouted.

In this crucial game, every ball is worthy of his crazy output (roar).

“First pitch slider!

The matchmaking has completely changed! That bastard! " Isashiki cursed at first base.

Then, Nagumo looked at the bench again.

Then Coach Matsumoto gave the code again, this time adding some meaningless fake codes. (After all, they are also at a professional level)

"That's it! Has the person playing the ball changed?"

At this time, the soft sound coming from the strike zone sounded like thunder in Nanyun's ears.

"This man... saw through everything with just one ball and two codes?

How is this guy's brain structured? "Nanyun really doubted his life and looked at Xian Dao in disbelief.

Nayun now wants to complain.

Body and mind, all in one?

Are you a biological child of God? Moreover, it is the only one and the one I prefer the most!

　I had a headache again today, but I couldn’t measure it, so I didn’t know if it was high blood pressure or something else, so I went to bed first.

　　This is also the reason why I am writing this so early today, before my thoughts are distracted by my headache.

　　

　

(End of this chapter)