Fighting Spirit

"This person is really amazing!"

"Perhaps it was indeed him who said it!" Sendou thought to himself as he looked at Coach Ochiai, who was giving a long speech beside him.

What he said is indeed a possibility.

In the first three rounds, Furuya, with his abundant energy, completely dominated them.

Yakushi High School only has one hit from Raichi.

So in the fourth inning, they started with the second batter.

"Puff!"

"Piu!"

"Thump!!!"

"Nice shot!"

"The attacker is out!"

"There's no need to worry about Akatsuki for now. Even if it's Raichi Shi's turn to bat in this inning, it will be difficult for him to hit the ball."

"I wonder if our batting lineup can find a way to take advantage of his ability to stall for time and break down this pitcher." Sendou said, seeing Furuya easily Furuya out the first batter.

Furthermore, fearing that Coach Ochiai might not be able to match the name, he added "fourth batter" before Raichi's name.

"If we don't get traumatized by that one blow!" Coach Ochiai said quietly.

This person is also good at pouring cold water on things...

"That's true!" Faced with such an irrefutable point of view, Sendou casually agreed.

"Nice pitch! You bastard!"

"Keep going!"

The bench of Seidou and the OB god next to him were shouting.

"Damn it! I can't hit him at all!"

"Hey! Come up with some way to deal with this!"

Raichi is right behind you; he'll deliver a fatal blow to that guy!

"Akiba!" Raizo Todoroki shouted to Akiba after the strikeout had walked back.

When there are runners on Furuya, the power of the pitch will be greatly reduced, and the Ball Trajectory will not be as sharp.

But it's awkward that no runners appeared today except for Raichi.

When there are runners on base, the probability of Raichi being hit increases dramatically.

"It looked like a bad ball at first, but it automatically went into the Strike Zone and rushed over in one go!"

Or is it just the right amount of amplitude?

It's actually harder to fight now!

Completely different from summer, where the Ball Trajectory are generally easy to hit, even if they float, they're bad shots and not particularly difficult to hit.

However, now that the ball is lowered below the Strike Zone before the float, it's really hard to hit it accurately! Akiha looked at the imposing Furuya, but he felt no apprehension at all.

No matter how much Furuya depends on the state of the situation.

At least for now... he's a pitcher who sends chills down your spine.

"Puff!"

"Piu!"

"Thump!!!"

"Nice shot!"

For the first ball, Akiha chose to watch, but this ball was nothing special; it was still a straight ball attack.

"Piu!"

"Chance!"

"Thump!!!"

"Nice shot!"

"Fast Forkball!" Qiuye gritted her teeth and thought to herself.

I initially thought it was a problem with Furuya's ball control, but it was so rare to find a good Ball Trajectory.

Completely unexpectedly, this was a Ball Trajectory that caused him to miss.

It can't be said that he completely missed the target. The ball landed in the Strike Zone, so whether he swung or not, the result was the same.

Miyuki also took this opportunity to see how Furuya's Fast Forkball was performing.

The result speaks for itself; his condition today was indeed beyond reproach in every way.

"Puff!"

"Piu!"

"Ping!"

"Hahaha!"

"Smack!"

"Out!"

After the Changeup came a low fastball, which Akiba had no chance to resist, and hit a completely harmless Ground Ball.

"Yoshi! Two outs!"

"In this round, the pharmacist's batter was completely unable to catch the ball."

"Nice Ball!!!"

Furuya!!! "

"Furuya-kun is in excellent condition!"

"Nice pitch! Furuya-kun!"

"That's amazing!"

Haruno, Fumino, and Yui-senpai in the observation room also cheered them on.

Although people outside couldn't hear their voices at all.

"Such a powerful straight shot, concentrated in a low Ball Trajectory, and on top of that, there's also Fast Forkball that makes it hard to swing."

"That guy's ball is really hard to hit!" Sanada said with a smile.

"That shot was bad!" Mishima's smile vanished.

"I can't laugh anymore! Hey!" Raizo Todoroki, sitting on the bench, voiced Mishima's thoughts.

However, the only one in the pharmacist's ward who could actually laugh was probably that wild monkey.

"Phew!" Furuya took a deep breath and looked at the unwavering, even more excited figure.

"Now is the crucial moment, the fourth batter's second at-bat!!"

"That's right, a tough challenge has arrived."

The only ball that got hit today was this guy's double!

That was even the only ball to fly out of the infield.

"Although it would be terrible to get hit with Home Run, the risk is much smaller if there are no runners in front of him."

This is crucial!

"That's right!"

All we observers can do now is cheer them on. At this point, the observers on the sidelines started talking more.

Most people, the more stressed they are, the more they try to relieve their emotions in this way.

"In that case, when we meet again, or rather, before we meet in an official match."

Then let's deliver a shot that will leave him with a psychological scar.

"Raichi Raizo Todoroki, after witnessing Furuya's growth, also began to worry about facing him in the future."

"That's right, Furuya!"

There's no need to be afraid of him; you're in peak condition and physical condition right now.

It's been suppressed here!

Just like Sendou, this guy keeps shooting even if the Ball Trajectory's trajectory is a bit off.

However, unlike Sendou, this guy's shots didn't get as close to the boundary, and their power was also a bit weaker.

If you want to suppress him with strength, you can only rely on a low Ball Trajectory.

The fast-paced nail ball I just threw at Akiba should have had a significant impact on him.

"Give it your all, Furuya!" Miyuki thought to himself.

He saw that although Furuya's face was visibly sweaty, his eyes were unusually firm!

At this point in the fourth inning, Furuya, who had the stamina to pitch six innings, was still at the Furuya end of his peak.

Therefore, Miyuki has complete confidence in himself today!

"Puff!"

"Piu!"

"Ping!"

"Out of bounds!" Raichi Todoroki hit a fastball to the outside corner behind third base, the Ball Trajectory clearly veering off course.

"Puff!"

"Piu!"

"Ping!"

"Outside the boundary!"

The second shot went into the inside corner; it was a bit high, but it was wide enough.

Only Sendou, with his superhuman Dynamic Vision and reflexes, could discern the inner corner of the ball the instant Furuya released it, and forcefully sweep it out by stepping back.

However, if you hit it like that, it will either be Home Run or a fly ball that is hard to catch.

Alternatively, you can use Sendou's favorite method: a slashing attack to forcefully strike the outer jungle. This method is more stable.

However, if the hitter is Sendou, Miyuki wouldn't dare to use that kind of shot.

However, Raichi Todoroki's reaction speed and burst power are inferior to Sendou's; the difference between the two is qualitative.

Therefore, Sendou was able to maintain a considerable advantage and even suppress the likes of Furuya, Narumiya Mei, and Hongo when they were in excellent condition, while Raichi Todoroki was much less capable.

Take Narumiya Mei in the Regional Preliminaries finals a month ago, as an example.

Sendou, who was in average condition during Koshien, gradually warmed up after one or two slams and was able to maintain a 60/40 Narumiya Mei. While a 60/40 advantage might be a bit of a stretch for Sendou, a 50/50 advantage was definitely achievable.

In baseball, where hitting three out of ten times gives the batter a slight advantage, this is a very consistent form of dominance.

If he gets hot, some unknown factor might stimulate Sendou, causing this usually calm guy to get into a rare state of focus, making everyone who sees him a little intimidated.

Raichi Todoroki now would probably be slightly outmatched by Narumiya Mei, who is playing with Harada and unleashing his full power. Even with a 30/70 Narumiya Mei, he would still be slightly inferior to Narumiya Mei.

After all, while Rai also likes to shoot bad shots, his hit success rate is relatively low compared to Sendoh.

However, Furuya's condition wasn't as terrifying as Spring Ko.

Getting back to the point, at this point, Raichi Todoroki is once again down by two goals...

While the pitchers and catchers of Seidou cannot let their guard down, they can throw those ambiguous pitches instead of using pitches that are completely in the Strike Zone to decide the outcome.

"Puff!"

"Piu!"

"Ping!"

Another Inside Corner Ball, which was hit behind the defense by Raichi Todoroki.

"Shouldn't I throw that Ball Trajectory?" The wild monkey's mind was still affected by the Fast Forkball that Qiuye had thrown.

"Puff!"

"Piu!"

"Ping!!!"

The deafening roar startled the observers on the sidelines and amazed the reporters.

However, this ball was indeed loud, powerful, and flew high enough, but it didn't go far, meaning it was suppressed by the power of the angle of the Furuya ball.

"Smack!"

Sure enough, this incredibly high fly ball barely flew out of the infield.

"Out!"

"Three outs, change of game!"

"Oh!!" (OB and reporter)

"Ah!!" The three female managers in the observation room.

Oh my!!!

"Tsunade is being suppressed!" (Kanemaru!)

"This round was also Three Up Three Down, No Hit, oh dear!"

And they completely suppressed the slam dunk with a straight shot!

"Amazing! This monster!"

"How fast is this guy's ball now?"

Does anyone have a speed gun?

I really want to know!!

This is Seidou's home turf, so the support is naturally overwhelming.

"What's the point of boosting the other person's confidence?"

Ha! Ha! Ha!

Well! Being able to see his ball quality in Practice Match is a bonus, right? This time, Raizo Todoroki really couldn't laugh anymore; even his forced smile turned into a dry laugh.

"His experience in the Summer Tournament and Koshien, as well as his experience as a starter, has changed him."

I have more confidence in my shot and throw without hesitation, so I use less unnecessary force.

While he may not possess the same level of control as Sendou, he is undoubtedly already monstrous enough to be called a monster.

This was something that was completely unimaginable before summer. Miyuki was very excited about it.

After all, how many people in the country can barely suppress Raichi Todoroki by relying solely on his straight shot?

"That's amazing!" (Xiao Chun)

"That guy! He's growing really fast!"

"Koshien is truly a magical place. Have we evolved so much in just over ten days since we returned?" Kuramochi thought to himself.

He and Maezono also smiled happily.

"Look at how much he sweats!"

"This guy can only keep pitching like this for one more inning at most!" Sendou said from the bench.

"...!" Coach Ochiai looked over in surprise.

Because he couldn't see clearly at that distance, he was amazed by Sendou's eyesight.

Sendou's Dynamic Vision is very strong, which he knows very well, but he didn't expect that his eyesight is also farther and clearer than that of ordinary people.

After all, Coach Ochiai didn't know that the zone existed when concentration reached its peak.

Moreover, the people of Seidou have no reason to pursue that kind of ethereal and uncontrollable state of mind that is concentrated to the extreme and selfless.

So no one told him how terrifying the immortal Sendou was in that state...

Similarly, even Sendou himself was unaware that the final shot of the Koshien final had triggered him to enter that state for the second time due to the excitement of his predecessors' summer when only one shot remained.

So, who would care about something that only happens once every few years?

A few seconds later, Coach Ochiai saw the sweat on Furuya's face and confirmed that Sendou was not lying.

Although Furuya's physical exhaustion was visibly evident, his Fighting Spirit spirit in his eyes still inspired everyone on the field.

The one most affected was naturally his rival, Sawamura.

After seeing Furuya's imposing figure pass by him, Sawamura could no longer bear it and headed towards the Bullpen.

He wanted to throw the ball, to show his Fighting Spirit and determination, and not to be left behind by the lead.

He even said that he needed to vent his emotions, otherwise he would go crazy if he didn't shoot a few more balls.

Sendou watched Sawamura's retreating figure, and a distinct smile once again appeared on his lips, revealing his delighted mood.

Moreover, this game starts with nine batters, which will once again be Seidou's top batter.

Although Coach Ochiai said that before, it's not that clear whether the current lineup is as he described.

Therefore, this round is the best opportunity to prove it.

This is also the best opportunity for the players to prove themselves. So far, Coach Kataoka still believes in the players.

"It seems that not all the players are as I described."

"There are still players whose eyes show no confusion and who are eager to show themselves!" Coach Ochiai corrected his previous statement.

"Oh? I see!"

"That's true!" Upon hearing Coach Ochiai's voice, Sendou glanced at him sideways before looking at Tojo.

He could understand Tojo's thoughts; he should stop thinking about those unnecessary things and just do what he could.

The shocks of his high school years were enough to make him face reality.

I thought about it for a moment!

Naturally, their attention then turned to Xiaochun, who was also in first grade.

Xiaochun has been saying since the summer that when she stands in the Batter's Box, all she wants to do is simply hit the ball that is thrown at her.

Therefore, Xiaochun has never been confused, at least not so far.

The first grader is so clear about what he can do and what he should do.

On the contrary, the second-year contestants, due to a sense of responsibility or other messy thoughts, lost themselves.

Of course, the idea that second graders lose themselves is still in the unconfirmed speculation stage.

Actually, it mainly refers to the Maezono.

Moreover, it was only Coach Ochiai and Sendou who held this idea.

(Hey guys, I've been getting 20 votes a day these past few days, I'm a little dizzy, but I've made up for all the ones I owe...)