"This time, Mingchuan was promoted, which caused a lot of enthusiasm, congratulations to the Tail Inspector."

Fujifu politely congratulated the players while following the tail shape in the direction of the players' training.

Nishitokyo round of 16.

This is not even a good result in other regions. But here, in Nishitokyo, which is known as Kokoshien. The teams that entered the round of 16 are qualified enough for the media to analyze them one by one.

Although not every player can be in the newspapers, the core and main players of these teams will definitely be mentioned in the newspapers and the media.

The self-media on the Internet has a detailed introduction to their team.

As a team that was not well-known before, some players who did not have any fame before, this kind of treatment alone is enough to flatter them.

The results of the team before the tail supervision were mediocre. After all, Mingchuan School Park is not a traditional private school, but a school that is famous for its academic performance.

In such a school, the previous team results are often a round trip.

The purpose of their team's supervision is to lead the players to have a place to move, and no one expects them to really produce any decent results?

Now that they have reached the top 16, it is said that the principal of their school was very surprised and specially called Inspector Ogata's office to his office.

"When did our school become so strong?"

Winning the championship in the round of 16 and reaching Koshien is still a long way off.

But to put it bluntly, it's just four games.

I can still see some opportunities.

If they really have such a strong foundation, then Mr. Chancellor thinks that it is entirely possible to expand the investment and try to make the team go further. If this accidentally enters Koshien, it will be of great help to the improvement of the entire image of their school.

The Tail Inspector immediately smiled and said, "It's just luck." ”

"Mr. Ogata, you're so modest. I know that the schools that can occupy this position for a long time are all famous. Don't talk about giants like Qingdao, Daocheng, and the city university. Chengkong, Xianquan, Pharmacist, and dozens of members of the light team. ”

The assistant to the president is a middle-aged man about 30 years old, and he is usually very interested in baseball in colleges and universities.

Principal Mingchuan was also very moved after hearing this.

"Then we're ...... this year"

In the past, the team did not reach the round of 16, and even if they wanted to support it, they couldn't seem to find any reason.

But now that they have scored, the principal of Mingchuan thinks that they can still do something for the team.

For example, mobilize the students in the school and let them cheer together.

Nishitokyo has been making a lot of noise about Koshien's name recently, and even the headmaster, a greasy old man who doesn't usually pay much attention to baseball, has heard a lot of news about it.

In the past, the principal of Mingchuan naturally had no way to talk.

But now, now that they have reached the top 16, he should be able to talk to those people as well.

Mr. Principal could already imagine that those people had a flattering and envious look when they heard that he was the principal of Mingchuan.

"Our next opponent is Qingdao."

In the case of the tail shape, it is like a basin of cold water.

The excited principal and the assistant middle-aged man all closed their mouths, and the scene in the office was very embarrassing for a while.

"Ahem."

The principal coughed twice and asked with some uncertainty, "Is that the Qingdao where Zhang Han is located?" ”

"That's right."

Inspector Ogata, a little surprised, he didn't expect that the principal, who knew almost nothing about baseball, would know that Zhang Han was in Qingdao?

He knew that Seido was normal, and as one of the top giants in the country, the popularity of the Seido High School baseball team was a household name in Nishitokyo. Even if you don't pay much attention to baseball, you should have heard of the name Seido.

It is not surprising that I have heard Zhang Han's name, a high school student, by shooting advertisements, earns more than many professional players.

This incident has also spread widely, causing a lot of controversy and impact.

The focus of everyone's discussion is a high school student, is it worth it to make money and affect his studies?

But knowing that Zhang Han is in Qingdao, this is a bit extraordinary.

"You still have to work hard, and you can't give up on winning just because your opponent is strong. I will approve a fund for the players to make up for it. ”

In the end, the principal gave financial support.

It's just that he didn't mention the cheering or cheering on the spot, as well as mobilizing the students.

Of course, Ogata's understanding of what his headmaster meant, but he smiled and didn't say anything.

Even the principal, who doesn't pay attention to baseball, is so surprised, let alone specializes in this Fujifu.

Now the dark horse on the bright side is only Mingchuan's team.

If you really want to talk about it, the performance of the pharmacist high school baseball team must be a few points stronger.

But who made the pharmacist is not a team that only appeared this summer, as early as the spring competition, people already had a lot of fame.

And there was a legendary deed of slaying dragons.

In the spring contest in Tokyo, the pharmacist defeated Inagi Industry, which had just dominated the country.

More than a month ago, in a practice match against the Kanto tournament champion Seido High School baseball team, Yakushi lost only one point.

Although the rise of this school has not been for a long time, it obviously has nothing to do with being a dark horse.

Fans of Nishitokyo have basically tacitly acquiesced that the Yakushi High School baseball team is the newly rising fourth giant.

If anyone can make an impact on the current West Tokyo, the Yakushi High School baseball team is definitely second to none.

As a result, the only one left in the high-profile dark horse school is Mingchuan.

The other 15 teams, including the big three. Either it is a top private powerhouse, or it is a traditional powerhouse with a fine tradition.

In short, basically every team's results are remarkable.

Only Mingchuan School Park.

It was only since the addition of their new ace Yang Sun-sin that the results improved. But if it has improved, it has reached the second round and survived the third round.

It's the first time that I've gone all the way through to the fourth round and is about to go head-to-head with the Seido High School baseball team.

Fujifu, it is also for this reason that I congratulate the Ozata.

Although after encountering the Qingdao High School baseball team, this team is estimated to be cool.

But to be able to have such growth and breakthroughs,Mingchuan School Park should be content.。

As the tail shape of their supervision, he can proudly puff up his chest and take all the credit on himself.

However, it was not Fujifu's expectations.

Ogata, who didn't seem particularly happy because of his compliment.

He behaved calmly.

"Oops, it's all a coincidence. To be honest, to be able to play this far, our own players did not expect it. ”

"The progress of your school is seen by anyone with a discerning eye."

Fujifu thought that the other party was modest at first, and was ready to follow a few polite words.

"It was really lucky. I remember a year or two ago, our school's baseball team was just a decoration. Although the players also train hard, every time they come to the tournament, they basically end without any performance, and we are the legendary round team. ”

When he said this, there was no sense of shame on Inspector Ogata's face, and he said it naturally.

When Owada Akiko saw it, she was surprised.

When we were talking just now,She thought that the superintendent of Mingchuan School Park,It's a very humble person.。 Unexpectedly, it was not the same thing at all.

The thickness of the other party's skin was far beyond her imagination.

"It wasn't until Shun Chen joined, under his infection and leadership, that our team's results improved a little bit. But even so, we are still a weak team, and we can only play here because we have never met a strong opponent, luck, luck! ”

With a smile on his face, he said it with a kind of confidence.

Fujifu glanced at Overseer Ogata, and a strange feeling rose in his heart.

Almost everyone thinks that after Mingchuan School Park encounters the Qingdao High School baseball team, it will inevitably surrender.

It's not that everyone underestimates Mingchuan, but since last year, the performance of the Qingdao High School baseball team has been amazing!

Except for last fall, when he lost to Inagi, which was in hot form. The Qingdao High School baseball team won almost every victory they could.

Under the leadership of Zhang Han and Yuuki, the Qingdao High School baseball team has shown the momentum of dominating the country.

If they hadn't run into Daocheng Industry, which is known as the strongest in the past, maybe they would have become the best candidates for the national championship by now.

But even so, even if they and the Daocheng Industrial High School baseball team are considered by everyone to be in a fierce battle.

The strength of the Seido High School baseball team is still something that no one can doubt.

They are really strong, one might even say strong to the bone. With Mingchuan's strength, it is obviously very difficult to compete with such a team.

From the perspective of opponents, the Seido High School baseball team can be regarded as the last opponent that any team wants to meet.

Fujio originally thought that when he interviewed Akegawa, he would definitely hear complaints of bad luck.

In the four groups, they were placed in a group with the Seido High School baseball team, isn't this bad luck?

However, Inspector Ogata, who never complained about bad luck from beginning to end, kept saying that his team was lucky.

Is that really the case?

Fujifu was very skeptical.

If it's not that there is something wrong with the other party's brain, then there must be other mysteries in it that they don't know.

"Are you saying that Myeongcheon has been able to get this far, and it all depends on Yang Sun-sin? I wonder if we can interview him? ”

Fujio asked.

"He's practicing now, but it's almost over, I wonder if you can wait a little longer?"

"No problem."

"Then let's go to where he practiced."

Time to speak,Several people have come to the practice ground of Mingchuan School Park。

Then, Fujio and Owada Akiko saw a scene that impressed them very much.

"Boom!"

In the pitching machine in the center of the court, the baseball flew out, with the arrogance of destroying everything.

The speed of the baseball was so fast, almost in the blink of an eye, it flew more than ten meters into space and landed firmly on the net.

The beater with a helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, and all the protective gear was so frightened that he screamed.

"It's scary! Can anyone really throw a ball at 155 km? ”

One hundred and fifty kilometers of ball, it made him feel like the limit. Now he uses his eyes for 155 kilometers, and he feels that his eyes are painful to stare at the ball.

"It's okay, there's no back-off."

"It is worthy of being a white bird senior, and his courage is commendable."

The friends who watched the practice were particularly interested.

"Senior, do you want to accompany me to practice a few balls? I'm already impatient. ”

Yang Sunsin, who was wearing glasses, sent an invitation to the Shiratori senior, who had just adapted to the fast ball with his eyes.

"It's a great challenge. I have just adapted to the 155-kilometer extreme fast ball, and I am about to face Sunson's pitch again, and I will die. ”

There are friends, and they can't help but speak.

Senior Shiratori secretly gritted his teeth.

"Come on, who's afraid of whom?"

As the fourth baseman of the team, if he retreats, how can he set an example for the friends behind him?

"Where is baseball going this time, inside or outside?"

Although he was determined to challenge, Shiratori still seemed to be very entangled when he actually stood on the strike zone.

Obviously, the showdown with Yang Sunsin was a very painful thing for him.

"Need I tell you in advance? Senior. ”

In stark contrast to him, Yang Sunsin was in high spirits and asked with a smile.

"There's no need, just let the horses come!"

Shiratori said through gritted teeth.

Obviously, he is the kind of stubborn person whose head can be broken and bleeding, and his hairstyle cannot be messed up.

Inner corners!

The baseball is tightly attached to the good ball and is carried on the sideline.

I had just used my eyes to get used to the 155-kilometer ball, and now the ball speed has dropped by four or five levels, which is about 135 kilometers.

It stands to reason that it shouldn't be very difficult to deal with.

But Shiratori was not at all relieved when he saw the baseball flying.

Although the speed of the ball is slow, the baseball thrown is like a scalpel, how accurate and precise it is.

This kind of ball sticking to the touchline makes it very difficult for him to handle. I have the heart to leave it alone, but I am afraid that it will become a good ball.

If you strike, there is a high probability that you will fall out of bounds.

It can't be done!

The tangled emotions appeared for a moment, and they were quickly suppressed by Shiratori.

He decided not to dwell on it anymore, and he decided to try decisively.

Clenching the bat tightly in his hands with both hands, recalling the unwillingness to face the speed of the ball at 155 kilometers just now, Shiratori almost used the strength to eat milk when he swung the bat this time.

"Buzz!"

The bat swung quickly, and the catchers in the catcher position heard the sound of breaking the air when swinging the bat.

However, the majestic swing of the bat did not touch the baseball.

The ball, which was clinging to the touchline, drooped as it approached the good band.

"Damn, it's the Ball of Change!"

Shiratori saw it.

He can use his strength to swing the bat, but now it is too late to change the direction of the bat in his hand.

I can only grit my teeth and continue to fight this scalp.

Then the bats and the white baseballs staggered, and no one could touch anyone.

"Smack!"

"Good shot!"

The white bird, who failed to swing his stick, looked indignant.

"Shun Chen, it's too despicable for you to do this, you can't just rely on understanding us, just ......"

The rest of the words, Shiratori had no way to say.

It is dishonorable to be attacked by people who take advantage of their character weaknesses from any point of view.

"Understanding is mutual, I know you and you know me. You can also take advantage of my character weaknesses to attack me. ”

The afterglow of the setting sun was sprinkled on Yang Sunsin's glasses, reflecting golden light.

And Yang Sunsin seemed to be wrapped in this golden light.

……