Diamond No Ace: The Strongest Hitter Has Arrived

Hakuryu High School's performance was also a considerable shock to the players of Seido High School Baseball Team.

Putting themselves in Inashiro Industrial High School Baseball Team's shoes, they would likely find it very difficult to stop Mima's steal.

"Less than three seconds, that's definitely professional level," Chris commented.

The other teammates could only nod silently in agreement.

Only Kuramochi's eyes gleamed with an unusual light, lost in thought.

"Isn't that choice a bit too risky?"

Although Mima was bold due to his skill, in the situation just now, he was almost tagged out.

"Given Hakuryu High School's current situation, they must break the deadlock first. Taking a risk is unavoidable," Miyuki said.

He always seemed to find the crux of the problem.

Zhang Han nodded in agreement.

"No matter who we face in the finals, it looks like it will be a tough fight."

Originally, the Seido High School Baseball Team players thought Inashiro was more threatening.

If Inashiro Industrial High School Baseball Team could somehow lose this game, then Seido High School Baseball Team's final would undoubtedly be much easier.

However, after seeing Hakuryu High School's performance, especially Mima's speed, the teammates of Seido High School Baseball Team had to admit that even if they faced Hakuryu, their game would not be easy.

Inashiro Industrial's team was more complete compared to Seido High.

But even Inashiro couldn't stop Hakuryu's speed.

If it were the Seido High School Baseball Team, it would probably be even more difficult.

Just as everyone was thinking this, Hakuryu High School scored the first run.

"Ping..."

Their Second Batter hit the ball beautifully.

Although Shirakawa made a handsome dive and stopped the baseball, by the time he stood up to throw the ball, it was already a bit late.

He hastily threw the ball to First Base.

Inashiro Industrial's First Baseman was ready to catch the ball, but before he could catch it in his glove, he heard Harada's urgent shout from the catcher's position.

"Home plate!"

Inashiro's First Baseman saw with his peripheral vision that the incredibly fast Mima had already rounded Third Base.

How could he be so fast?

His face was full of disbelief.

He didn't have time to think; years of training had ingrained a subconscious reaction in his body.

"Thwack!"

After catching the ball in his glove, he immediately threw it to home plate.

However, before his throw could reach the catcher's glove, Mima had already stepped on home plate.

There was no confrontation at home plate; everything just happened as expected.

Hakuryu High School scored the first run.

The total score was 1:0.

The speed duel on the bases tore open a gap in Inashiro Industrial High School Baseball Team's strong defense.

Hakuryu High School baseball team's Third and Fourth Batters took advantage of this opportunity, successfully getting on base through consecutive steals and hits.

The situation became one out, with runners on First Base and Third Base.

At the gathering spot of the Seido High School Baseball Team players, the astonishment in their eyes was undeniable as they witnessed all of this.

It wasn't that they didn't know Hakuryu High School was very capable, but they never expected Hakuryu High School's offense to be so fierce.

After adapting in the first three innings, their offense had a major breakout.

"Although their hitting ability is a bit weak, their mobility is probably unmatched nationwide."

This was a team with unparalleled mobility nationwide.

Once they fully unleashed their style, even Inashiro Industrial would suffer losses.

Just then, Coach Kunitomo stepped forward and requested a substitution.

Their team's true Ace, Narumiya Mei, was put into the game.

"After that defeat in the Spring Tournament against Yakushi, Inashiro is really cautious now," Coach Ochiai said.

In the third inning, they brought in Narumiya Mei.

"That's why Coach Kunitomo is so formidable."

Even the usually proud Coach Kataoka said something like that.

From this, it was clear what level of prestige Coach Kunitomo had in Tokyo.

However, he was indeed worthy of respect.

Despite having achieved such great results, Coach Kunitomo did not stand still.

After each defeat Inashiro experienced, he grew, and his growth was very evident.

"You guys were fooled around by a second-year player, that's unacceptable!" Narumiya Mei immediately started scolding his teammates as soon as he entered the game.

"It's not your place to lecture us, kid."

"Just do your job first, Ace."

"If you give up runs, we won't forgive you."

The other Inashiro players were not pushovers either, especially the third-year upperclassmen, who immediately started talking back.

On the surface, Inashiro did not seem to be reinvigorated by the return of their Ace.

But the truth was probably quite the opposite.

Ever since Narumiya Mei stepped onto the pitcher's mound, the entire atmosphere of Inashiro Industrial changed dramatically.

They, who had been a bit downcast, were now full of life in their eyes.

Their state was completely different when facing Hakuryu High School again.

"He can bring such a big change to the team as soon as he enters the game."

Mima, who had returned to the dugout, observed Narumiya Mei on the pitcher's mound.

He knew very well that if Hakuryu High School wanted to reverse the current situation, then this man in front of them was the one they had to defeat.

It was just that this opponent didn't seem so easy to defeat.

"Strike!"

"Strike!!"

"Strike!!!"

"Strikeout!"

"Strikeout!!!"

Narumiya Mei, who had just entered the game, was like a skilled swordsman, directly cutting off Hakuryu High School's offensive momentum.

Two consecutive strikeouts secured two outs.

Three outs, side retired.

If it were just like this, Hakuryu High School, while surprised, wouldn't have given up easily.

After all, they had a clear understanding of Narumiya Mei before this.

This second-year pitcher, who had just shone brightly at Koshien Stadium in the Spring Koshien, was almost hailed as the strongest pitcher in the nation.

His fastest pitch approached one hundred fifty kilometers per hour, coupled with elite-level control and three or four tricky breaking balls.

Facing a pitcher of such completeness, scoring runs off him was inherently not an easy task.

The method Hakuryu High School could think of was to challenge him with their mobility when someone got on base.

Otherwise, they would wear down his stamina by dragging out the game.

However, Hakuryu High School's players soon discovered that their plan didn't seem so easy to succeed.

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