Moichi Taoka's Obsession (II)

The second phase of Episode 207 consisted of ten days of targeted scrimmage training, followed by a third phase of three days of simulated actual combat. Chi Tong went on and on as he assigned everyone their training tasks, and the players felt their hearts tighten. This workload far exceeded anything they had faced before.

Yet, seeing the determination in Chi Tong's eyes, no one dared raise an objection.

They knew Chi Tong never made meaningless arrangements. Every training drill paved the way toward the championship.

After assigning the tasks, Chi Tong added one final requirement. "After the competition ends, every one of you must submit a self-evaluation, analyzing your shortcomings and areas for improvement. I'll review them one by one."

He remained where he was, sweeping his gaze over the crowd again. His tone grew more solemn. "The National Tournament stage allows no room for even the slightest slackness. Either give it everything you have and win the championship, or pack up and go home early. I don't want to see any of you regretting your laziness after the tournament."

Finally, Chi Tong swept his gaze over everyone once more.

Just like that, Moichi Taoka stood some distance away, watching Chi Tong calmly assign tasks, and the smile at the corner of his lips unconsciously deepened.

Sunlight streamed through the training hall windows and fell over Chi Tong, casting a soft glow around his tall figure. It also filled Taoka Moichi with an indescribable sense of comfort.

Ever since Chi Tong had joined Ryonan, his role as head coach had indeed been quietly changing in many ways.

In the past, he had needed to arrive at the training hall early every day to draft detailed training plans, repeatedly remind the players about tactical details, and even keep watch over