Infinity Starting with Hikaru no Go

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Upon closer inspection, Hikaru Shindo seemed to see Akira Touya's shadow in Chen Anxia.

Hikaru Shindo recalled that in their second match, Akira Touya also made the same move, executing a sharp, swift, corner-hanging move.

Fujiwara no Sai was also taken aback by this.

Similarly, Fujiwara Sai saw the shadow of Akira Toya in Chen Anxia.

Then, Fujiwara Sai suddenly opened the five-bone bat fan in his hand to cover the lower half of his face, concealing the uncontrollable smile that was caused by his boiling blood.

At the same time, Hikaru Shindo heard Fujiwara Sai's slightly loud and excited voice say, "Hikaru, 4 rows, 3 columns, point!"

Kaga Tetsuo, who had been watching the game intently, couldn't help but exclaim in disbelief after Fujiwara Sai made that move, "This is... Shusaku's move!?"

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Chapter 55 The Soul of Chess, The Mission Returns!

Xiushengjian is not unfamiliar to those who understand Go.

Although they may not know the form of Xiu Cejian, they have more or less heard of the name.

Therefore, after Kaga Tetsuo uttered the words "Shusaku Ken," many people present were moved and couldn't help but gasp softly.

"Xiu Cejian? Did that boy just say Xiu Cejian?"

"It's actually Xiu Cejian?"

"That kid, could he be a newbie? Is he using the outdated Shusaku style because he doesn't know how to use it?"

"I think so too. That child's movements when playing chess are too immature, just like a novice."

"Perhaps it's just a coincidence, and not necessarily intended to produce a brilliant strategy."

"It shouldn't be a coincidence, after all, the tactic of gaining an early advantage is indeed a tactic used by the Shusaku school..."

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Upon hearing Kaga Tetsuo's words, Tsutsui Kimihiro frowned.

Kimihiro Tsutsui always kept his joseki (opening patterns) book with him when playing Go, and he would refer to the joseki book before making each move.

Therefore, Kimihiro Tsutsui understood the established patterns of Shusaku-ryu better than others.

It was precisely because of this understanding that Kimihiro Tsutsui was perplexed.

Kimihiro Tsutsui remembered Hikaru Shindo, knowing that he had been by Chen Anxia's side the whole time, watching Chen Anxia and Tetsuo Kaga's match.

If Hikaru Shindo's own Go skills are truly remarkable, then he would definitely be able to discern Chen Anxia's approximate Go strength through the games played.

Under these circumstances, Hikaru Shindo still dared to choose the Shusaku style, a move that had failed in the komi era, when he was playing black and had the first move.

Could it be that he is so confident in his chess skills that even under the pressure of a 5.5 komi, he can still win against Chen Anxia by relying on the defeated Shusaku style?

But is this possible?

Chen Anxia had just won against Kaga Tetsuo; his chess skills...

Or perhaps he was simply a novice? He just happened to learn the Shusaku style from somewhere, but he didn't know its advantages and disadvantages, and directly used it in the game?

What Kimihiro Tsutsui could think of, Tetsuo Kaga could also think of.

Kimihiro Tsutsui didn't notice, but Tetsuo Kaga did.

That is, Chen Anxia's attitude towards Hikaru Shindo.

Having just played against Chen Anxia, ​​Kaga Tetsuo, though unwilling, had to admit that Chen Anxia was more serious about Shindo Hikaru than about him.

It's like when Chen Anxia was playing chess with himself just now, he didn't use his full strength.

It was only when playing against Hikaru Shindo that Chen Anxia truly unleashed his full power.

This feeling made Kaga Tetsuo very unhappy.

At the same time, Kaga Tetsuo became even more curious about Shindo Hikaru.

Driven by this curiosity, Kaga Tetsuo kept patting his other hand with the closed folding fan in his hand while looking Shindo Hikaru up and down, as if trying to see through him.

As for Chen Anxia, ​​it was already clear when Shindo Hikaru used Shusaku's sharp tongue to respond to his probing.

The player currently playing against him is Fujiwara no Sai.

After confirming this, Chen Anxia couldn't help but feel a tremendous pressure.

This pressure, like an invisible shackle, bound Chen Anxia, ​​making him feel a substantial heaviness.

Unbeknownst to her, Chen Anxia's breathing began to become heavy, and even her mind became slightly dazed.

In a daze, Chen Anxia seemed to see a figure with blue eyes and purple hair, wearing a black hat and a white hunting robe floating behind Hikaru Shindo.

This figure possessed a gentle, refined elegance and noble grace that was unmatched by ordinary people, as if an ancient nobleman had crossed the river of time and appeared in the present world.

Moreover, from Chen Anxia's perspective of looking up, this figure appeared incredibly tall.

Chen Anxia knew that the figure was Fujiwara Sai.

He is also the character who left the deepest impression on Chen Anxia in the anime "Hikaru no Go".

Even though Chen Anxia had forgotten most of the characters and plot of "Hikaru no Go", he clearly remembered the deeds of Fujiwara no Sai.

Chen Anxia recalled that Fujiwara no Sai was a chess official who played chess with the emperor and nobles during the Heian period. Later, he was framed by a villain and committed suicide by drowning.

Logically speaking, death is the end of life.

However, Fujiwara no Sai's life did not end there.

Perhaps it was Fujiwara no Sai's love and dedication to Go that moved some unknown deity, allowing him to remain in the world as a spirit.

It has become the soul of chess, constantly drifting along the river of time, from a thousand years ago to the present day.

The loneliness and desolation involved are unimaginable to ordinary people.

Fortunately, during this time, Fujiwara no Sai met Torajiro, and through Torajiro's help, he was able to use the pseudonym Honinbo Shusaku to play his beloved Go again.

After that, Fujiwara Sai met Shindo Hikaru.

This was Fujiwara no Sai's good fortune, and also his greatest misfortune.

Fortunately, Fujiwara no Sai met Hikaru Shindo and was able to awaken in this era.

Unfortunately, Hikaru Shindo was not Torajiro; he wouldn't spend his entire life as Fujiwara no Sai's hand, playing Go for him, which sealed his fate.

At the same time, Fujiwara no Sai's time, which had been stagnant for thousands of years, began to flow again because of Hikaru Shindo, and he eventually disappeared from this world.

Even in the long river of time, the soul of Go, who has wandered alone for thousands of years and loves Go so dearly, can no longer be found.

Chen Anxia knew that Fujiwara Sai left with regrets.

Because Fujiwara no Sai did not find the divine hand he had been searching for before he vanished.

After thousands of years of waiting and torment, the desired ending still hasn't arrived...

After pondering various matters, Chen Anxia took a deep breath, her gaze gradually hardening, and murmured in her heart, "Fujiwara Sai, let me fill your void..."

Meanwhile, Ryoko Kurozuki, who was in the crowd, also heard the discussions around her.

Ryoko Kurozuki scoffed at this.

Ryoko Kurozuki was well aware of Hikaru Shindo's skill level.

Therefore, Ryoko Kurozuki knew how these people who were making these comments would be thoroughly humiliated as the game progressed.

In her heart, Ryoko Kurozuki was also looking forward to that moment.

Just then, a mission pop-up suddenly appeared in front of Ryoko Kurozuki.

Looking up instinctively, Kurozuki Ryoko saw the message above the mission pop-up: "Limited-time mission: Help Chen Anxia win the match. (Available)"

After reading the contents of the mission pop-up, Ryoko Kurozuki's heart skipped a beat.

Then, as if realizing something, Ryoko Kurozuki's face showed a look of anticipation and excitement.

Without the slightest hesitation, Ryoko Kurozuki immediately contacted her teacher through the Truth Super Brain.

Ryoko Kurozuki knew this was a golden opportunity.

A golden opportunity for his teacher, the top Go player known as Tengen Dosai, to play against Hikaru Shindo, who represents the pinnacle of Go players from the old era!

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Chapter 56 Tengen Dosai VS Fujiwara Sai!

When the mission pop-up appeared in front of Kurozuki Ryoko, Chen Anxia fell into deep thought.

Chen Anxia knew that his current chess skills were still too weak. Although he had the two major chess principles in his mind to support him, he was still far from being able to compete with Fujiwara Sai.

They are not even able to compete with Akira Toya in his current state.

Therefore, if Chen Anxia had made the decision himself, the outcome would have been predetermined from the very beginning.

This ending is called failure...

This is not the ending Chen Anxia wanted.

At the same time, Chen Anxia also understood that he was not able to make up for Fujiwara Sai's regrets with his current abilities.

Therefore, Chen Anxia was willing to give up this opportunity to play against Fujiwara Sai, allowing players from another world, top players from another world, to play against Fujiwara Sai.

Chen Anxia believes that playing against players of similar skill level is something Fujiwara Sai himself desires.

As for his duel with Fujiwara no Sai, he would leave that until he had truly grown stronger.

Chen Anxia knew that day was not far off...

It will definitely come before Fujiwara no Sai disappears.

This reflects Chen Anxia's confidence in his abilities.

Chen Anxia also looked forward to the day when he would be fully grown and able to reach that divine move that all Go players dreamed of and that Fujiwara Sai had been desperately pursuing.

However, Chen Anxia was unaware that there were players present at the school festival of Yese Middle School.

Therefore, Chen Anxia needs to feign deep thought while waiting for players to accept the tasks he has issued.

While waiting, Chen Anxia couldn't help but feel a little uneasy, worried that there were no other players around.