Infinity Starting with Hikaru no Go

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I just don't know if I can take this opportunity to break through the bottleneck in the art of chess in one go.

Meanwhile, Ryoko Kurozuki, who was in the world of "Hikaru no Go", told the Truth Superbrain her decision to draw the game after ending her call with her teacher.

Throughout this process, Ryoko Kurozuki's gaze remained fixed on the chessboard before her, her face still showing amazement and admiration.

Ryoko Kurozuki never imagined that in the game world, there would be a player who could play against her teacher, a top player known as Tengen Dosai, to such an extent.

At the same time, Ryoko Kurozuki did not doubt Tengen Dosai's words.

Ryoko Kurozuki knew that in the previous game, the truly terrifying aspect of Tengen Dosai that made the other players tremble and tremble had not yet been revealed.

Because the game has not yet entered the endgame...

Therefore, his teacher, the top Go player known as Tengen Dosai, has yet to reveal to the world his endgame skills, which are considered the best in the world...

On the other side, Fujiwara no Sai also sighed, somewhat relieved yet regretful, saying, "Hikaru, this game is a draw..."

At the same time, the voice in Chen Anxia's mind rang out again, telling Chen Anxia the result of the game and also waking him from his reverie.

Almost simultaneously, Chen Anxia and Hikaru Shindo asked in unison, "Was it a draw?"

Just then, a clear, surprised voice rang out, "Xiao Guang, what are you doing here?"

Upon hearing the voice, Hikaru Shindo immediately turned his head to look.

Upon looking, Hikaru Shindo spotted his childhood friend, Akira Fujisaki.

A flicker of joy crossed Hikaru Shindo's face, then he feigned anger and walked towards Akira Fujisaki, complaining, "Where did you go? I've been waiting for you at the school gate for ages and you're nowhere to be seen..."

As for the game and Chen Anxia, ​​they had long been forgotten by Hikaru Shindo at this moment.

Seeing this, Fujiwara Sai first glanced at Chen Anxia, ​​who was still intently focused on the game, then looked at Shindo Hikaru, who had abandoned the game and left. He couldn't help but chuckle and followed after him, muttering, "Hikaru is really a tsundere. He's clearly overjoyed..."

In Fujiwara Sai's view, the game had already ended in a draw, and there was no need to continue it, so he didn't say anything more about Shindo Hikaru's inappropriate behavior.

The onlookers didn't say much after seeing Hikaru Shindo leave.

Most of them were just beginners in Go, and some hadn't even reached the amateur level.

Therefore, they did not know what this game, which ended in a stalemate with a triple ko, meant.

However, although they did not know what the game meant, it did not stop them from being impressed and admiring its brilliance.

On their way out, the people who had been traveling together were still discussing the game of chess with great interest, as if they were still enjoying themselves.

This... is the charm of Go.

After informing Mari about the outcome of the game, Kurozuki Ryoko quickly left.

After that, Ryoko Kurozuki found a secluded place and returned to her own world.

The game just now was very enlightening for Ryoko Kurozuki.

Therefore, Ryoko Kurozuki needs to quickly seize the inspiration generated by the enlightenment, hoping to use this inspiration to take herself a step further in the way of Go.

Before long, only three people remained at the Go booth set up by Kimihiro Tsutsui: Kimihiro Tsutsui, Tetsuo Kaga, and Anxia Chen.

At this time, the school festival of Yase Junior High School was also nearing its end.

Kimihiro Tsutsui checked the time and decided to pack up his stall.

Meanwhile, Kaga Tetsuo stopped Tsutsui Kimihiro, unfolding his folding fan and looking at Chen Anxia with a serious expression, saying, "Don't disturb him yet. This game may not be over yet..."

Kimihiro Tsutsui was taken aback by his words, then asked with some confusion, "Kaga, what nonsense are you talking about? What do you mean this game isn't over yet?"

Thanks to his extensive reading of classic texts, Kimihiro Tsutsui also learned about the meaning of the three cycles of kalpas.

Therefore, in Tsutsui Kimihiro's view, this game should be a draw with no winner or loser.

Moreover, both Chen Anxia and Hikaru Shindo just mentioned the word "draw".

Furthermore, since Hikaru Shindo, the player, has already left, the game should have been over by all accounts.

Kaga Tetsuo's gaze did not leave Chen Anxia, ​​and he replied, "Look at his right hand."

Upon hearing this, Kimihiro Tsutsui instinctively looked towards Chen Anxia's right hand.

Upon closer inspection, Tsutsui Kimihiro noticed that Chen Anxia's right hand was still in the box containing the white pieces, and he was tightly holding a white piece in his hand.

Furthermore, Kimihiro Tsutsui also noticed Chen Anxia's expression at this moment...

Suddenly, Kimihiro Tsutsui understood what Tetsuo Kaga had said, and a thought arose in his mind.

Perhaps, the game is not over yet...

Silently, Kimihiro Tsutsui abandoned the idea of ​​closing up shop and waited with Tetsuo Kaga, anticipating the unfinished game of Go.

Time passed by minute by minute.

Finally, as Kaga Tetsuo and Tsutsui Kimihiro waited, they saw Chen Anxia slowly raise his right hand, holding a white chess piece in his hand. He drew a beautiful arc in the air, and it landed on the chessboard like a stream of colorful light.

After that, Chen Anxia looked up at Kaga Tetsuo and Tsutsui Kimihiro, who had been waiting by his side, smiled slightly, and then got up and left.

In that instant when they met Chen Anxia's gaze, Kaga Tetsuo and Tsutsui Kimihiro, whether it was their imagination or not, both felt as if they were seeing the cosmos in Chen Anxia's eyes.

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Chapter 65 The Brewing Storm, Each Person's Beliefs!

After Chen Anxia made that move, the status of the timed mission that Kurozuki Ryoko accepted changed from 'in progress' to 'completed'.

Unfortunately, Ryoko Kurozuki has already quit the game.

Otherwise, another storm will strike.

As for now, it has only made the storm brew for a little longer.

Naturally, when it arrives, the storm will be even more violent.

On the other hand, after sending Fujisaki Akira home, Shindo Hikaru suddenly remembered Chen Anxia.

This made Hikaru Shindo exclaim in alarm, "Oh no, I completely forgot about Anxia!"

Then, Hikaru Shindo clutched his head in his hands, gripping his hair tightly, and continued, looking both worried and frustrated, "How am I going to explain this to Anxia? I was the one who invited him to the school festival, and now..."

As he spoke, Hikaru Shindo couldn't help but ask, "Sai, do you think if I tell An Natsu the truth, he'll think I'm prioritizing romance over friendship, and he'll laugh at me?"

Seeing this, Fujiwara Sai's playful side was aroused. He nodded seriously and replied, "It's not that I think you're being unfair to your friends, Hikaru, that you've abandoned your friends now that you have a childhood friend..."

Before Fujiwara Sai could finish speaking, Hikaru Shindo said with a blushing face, "Don't say anymore! I didn't prioritize romance over friendship. I just happened to forget!"

As he spoke, Hikaru Shindo walked towards home, saying, "Well, things are already like this, I'll just find another opportunity to explain to Anxia next time."

Fujiwara no Sai couldn't help but laugh when he saw this.

Fujiwara Sai knew that Hikaru Shindo's behavior and reaction at this moment were very much in line with Hikaru Shindo's current age.

At the same time, Fujiwara Sai couldn't help but think of the two boys who were the same age as Shindo Hikaru.

Those two boys, Akira Toya and Anxia Chen, both possessed a maturity beyond their years and Go skills far surpassing those of their peers.

Especially Chen Anxia...

During the game, Fujiwara Sai hadn't thought much about it.

Now, looking back carefully, Fujiwara no Sai's heart is filled with shock and disbelief.

Fujiwara no Sai could hardly believe that Chen Anxia, ​​at such a young age, possessed a level of skill comparable to his own, enough to stand at the pinnacle of the Go world...

Just as Fujiwara Sai was in shock, he suddenly heard Hikaru Shindo's voice say, "Sai, is An Natsumi's Go skill very strong?"

Upon hearing this, Fujiwara Sai gradually calmed his chaotic thoughts and looked involuntarily at Hikaru Shindo, who was walking forward without looking back.

This time, in Hikaru Shindo's voice, Fujiwara Sai actually heard a hint of maturity, a hint of seriousness, and a hint of solemnity.

Clearly, Hikaru Shindo is very concerned about this issue.

This might be a sign that Hikaru Shindo is starting to take Go seriously...

Thinking about it, Fujiwara no Sai closed his eyes slightly.

After a moment of silence, Fujiwara Sai slowly opened his eyes, his expression solemn and serious as he replied, "Very strong!"

Hikaru Shindo seemed to have anticipated Fujiwara Sai's answer, his expression remaining unchanged, and continued to ask, "How does it compare to Akira Touya?"

“Even stronger than Akira Touya!” Fujiwara Sai replied with certainty.

This answer seemed to take Hikaru Shindo by surprise, causing him to pause slightly, his expression momentarily blank, and his hands, which were tucked into his pockets, to clench tightly without him even realizing it.

Then, Hikaru Shindo pretended not to care and continued to ask, "How does it compare to Sai?"

This is the issue that Hikaru Shindo cares about most.

Although the game just ended in a draw, Hikaru Shindo doesn't know if Sai Fujiwara used his full strength.

Therefore, Hikaru Shindo only knew that Chen Anxia was very strong in Go, but he didn't know exactly how strong he was.

Upon hearing this, Fujiwara Sai gave Shindo Hikaru a deep look, and then affirmed, "An Natsumi's Go skill is probably about the same as mine."

Upon hearing Fujiwara Sai's affirmative answer, Hikaru Shindo stopped in his tracks, his pupils dilated violently, and his face was filled with disbelief.

In fact, Hikaru Shindo had also considered this possibility.

However, after this possibility became a reality, Hikaru Shindo found it difficult to accept the fact.

Hikaru Shindo didn't know exactly how strong Fujiwara Sai's Go skills were.

However, Hikaru Shindo knew that Fujiwara no Sai's Go skills were unfathomable.

After all, Fujiwara no Sai is a Go master who has existed for over a thousand years.

And Chen Anxia? He's just a boy about his age, yet he possesses Go skills comparable to Fujiwara no Sai... This...

Seemingly due to the immense shock, Hikaru Shindo appeared somewhat dazed and his mind was in turmoil.

Seeing this, Fujiwara no Sai sighed silently to himself and said nothing more.

After an unknown amount of time, Hikaru Shindo finally came to his senses.

Hikaru Shindo took a deep breath, looked at Sai Fujiwara with a determined expression, and said, "Sai, teach me Go. I want to catch up with Akira Touya, and even more so, I want to catch up with Anxia Chen!"

Fujiwara Sai was taken aback for a moment upon seeing this, then smiled with satisfaction and said, "Ah, then let me teach you Go."

Meanwhile, in the unseen depths of Hikaru Shindo's heart, Fujiwara Sai couldn't help but feel a touch of melancholy.

'Xiao Guang, once you truly embark on this path, you'll discover just how extraordinary that boy named Chen Anxia really is...'