Chapter 117: Sawamura vs Azuma

'Fight against Sawamura again?'

Miyuki's proposal made Azuma excited.

'Just~'

Looking at the surrounding, densely packed practice grounds, Azuma hesitated.

Seidou will play in the finals tomorrow. Even if it is not a day off, many alumni will come to see Seidou practice. Not to mention, the reporters waiting to interview Seidou High School.

As a professional player, you still have to properly restrain your words and actions.

"Forget it, I won't teach this kid a lesson before the finals."

Azuma resisted the impulse and refused.

Miyuki was speechless to hear that.

Originally, he hadn't thought about things so carefully, but when he saw Azuma's hesitation, he realized it.

Such a proposal now is indeed inappropriate.

Azuma-senpai is already a professional player, and the rumors of losing to high school students right now are not good for his career. even if the target is his own Kohai.

"It does not matter."

Just when Miyuki was about to apologize, Chris suddenly spoke up.

"You don't have to worry about losing, I'll tell you what Sawamura throws?"

"Who will lose?"

Hearing this, Azuma said angrily.

However, after listening to Chris, he changed his mind.

He is still very interested in being able to Sweep up Sawamura's pitching properly.

That kid has too many Breaking balls, and it's really hard to play for a while. But knowing what he's going to throw, the results are different.

Knowing what the opponent is going to throw, Azuma has the confidence to hit any ball.

His batting strength has reached this level. In theory, there is no Strike he can't hit!

"Chris-senpai?"

Miyuki looked at Chris strangely.

"Don't you want to test the power of Sawamura's Magic ball? Then let him throw it well. Azuma-Senpai can hit a few balls first and then we will try the Magic ball. If he can hit it, then the players of Inashiro can too. This information is for us catcher is a very important reference value."

Miyuki nodded at that.

Before the showdown with Inashiro, it was a blessing to be able to find an opponent like Azuma Kiyokuni.

"No, I didn't expect it to turn out like this."

President Ota said tremblingly.

Although it is okay for professional baseball players to participate in high school practice.

"It is okay, they will make countermeasures!"

They won't let the reporters see the pitcher train the Secret trump card they prepared.

Although a lot of reporters came, most of them had a good relationship with Seidou High School, so even if they saw something they should not talk nonsense.

Takashima Rei stood aside with arms folded, recalling the scene of the last duel between Sawamura and Azuma.

The last time Azuma Kiyokuni was defeated by Sawamura.

Nevertheless, it's been two years.

In the past two years, both of them have had their own growth, and they have both grown up.

"I don't know what the current Azuma will fare against Sawamura?"

Isashiki was kind enough to find protective gear for Azuma.

"Azuma-san, you'd better put on these things."

"No need, I can easily dodge his ball!"

In the memory of Azuma Kiyokuni, although Sawamura's Breaking ball is strange, it is not very fast.

It may not be easy to get a hit, but it is not difficult to dodge.

"Azuma!"

Suddenly a voice called from behind.

Azuma turned his head, just in time to see Coach Kataoka's cold face.

Subconsciously, he shivered a bit.

Although he is now a professional baseball player, and he is no longer under the management of Superintendent Kataoka, Nevertheless, the habit he has developed over the years still hasn't changed. He still gets hairy when he sees the Coach's cold face.

"Didn't you already decide to rely on your body to make money? Since you are going to fight, put on the protective gear."

"Yes!"

Professional players have their own rules.

Coach Kataoka hoped that Azuma would understand more in the showdown with Sawamura.

Azuma Kiyokuni also felt this kindness.

He very obediently accepted the suggestion of Coach Kataoka.

Helmets, knee pads, back pads…

Azuma wore All the equipment on his body.

"Miyuki, come and catch this ball!"

Originally, after Chris intervened, Miyuki gave way to the catcher position.

Since it was Chris who persuaded Azuma, Miyuki naturally planned to give Chris the opportunity.

Unexpectedly, Chris-senpai will return this opportunity to him.

"Chris-senpai!"

"I never thought that I was already the main catcher for this team. Now is your time to practice and show all your thoughts."

"Yes!"

As a senior, Chris showed the mindset of fair play.

As a Kohai, Miyuki can only accept the kindness of the senior.

This time, it was him and Sawamura.

"The ball is a Straight ball to the inside corner!"

After Miyuki sat, Chris turned around and said to Azuma Kiyokuni.

"Okay! Let's do it" Azuma said aggressively.

"Okay, let's get started!"

In the end, Chris came forward and announced.

In the attack area, Azuma asked Miyuki: "This kid is just in the first grade, why is he wearing the Ace's back number?"

Miyuki raised his head and glanced at Azuma.

Although he had a hunch long ago, the Azuma observed this.

Really noticed!

"Just entering the first year of high school, and even the third-year Senpais has not graduated yet, so he can win the back number of the Ace? Seidou High School, when did it become such a team? Let me take a good look at it, does he really have such weight?"

On the strike zone, Azuma Kiyokuni said.

"Senpai, you have to take a good look. Be careful and don't be startled." Miyuki also said with a smile.

"Heh! As if!" Azuma scoffed his eyes were on Sawamura's form and his focus intensified.

Seeing this Miyuki thought.

'It is rare to get this feeling from any Batter in high school just by standing in the strike zone.'

'So, your blood should be boiling too, right?'

'Such trials are necessary for tomorrow's game. Let's Pitch according to our original goal.'

Suppose this kind of ball is selected by the players of Inajitsu.

Miyuki thought and took a deep look at Sawamura on the pitcher's mound.

How far can Sawamura last?

This is an unknown!

As expected, Sawamura's eyes were very sharp and serious.

After he let out a breath, he looked at Azuma on the strike zone, and the whole person showed an unparalleled fighting spirit.

On the pitcher mound, Sawamura's legs were raised high and then fell forcefully like a battle axe.

As the center of gravity shifted, his feet landed on the ground.

'Um?'

The direction of the foot deviated a bit to the outside of the home plate.

'His stride deviated a bit, wasn't he pitching to the inside corner…'

Azuma Kiyokuni thought in surprise.

Then he saw a very incredible scene.

It was determined by him that there was no way, Sawamura fully waved his arms.

Like a whip, the arm threw the ball out.

Whoosh!

Azuma on the strike zone was subconsciously puzzled.

'suddenly?'

He hadn't seen Sawamura's Form before where the ball appears all of a sudden.

'This ball is so fast!'

Azuma didn't have time to react.

The small white ball almost rubbed his belly and got into Miyuki's Mitt.

SNAP!

The sound of the ball entering the Mitt is unusually crisp.

"STRIKE!"

Miyuki also smiled slightly.

On the strike zone, the expression on Azuma's face of a surprise.

'Soft shoulders and elbows, coupled with the rotation of the lower body and upper body, because of the strength of the whole body, the ball becomes faster, and the ball thrown by Sawamura becomes sharper!'

Such a ball will be hard to hit when you see it for the first time, no matter who it is.

Satisfied, Miyuki turned to look at Chris beside him.

Chris was equally satisfied and nodded.

Through the performance of Azuma just now, it is not difficult to see the power of Sawamura's Magic ball.

As long as it is used well, it should be no problem to solve the first round of Inashiro Industrial.

"Then we will see, once this kind of ball is aimed at, what kind of performance will it have?" Chris reminded softly.

Second ball.

The white ball whistled.

Azuma Kiyokuni on the strike zone, after being shocked, swung the bat with all his strength.

BUZZ!!

The powerful swing was not able to touch the flying baseball.

SNAP!

"STRIKE!"

***

In the first three balls, Azuma Kiyokuni did not hit the ball.

According to normal standards, Sawamura won.

It wasn't until the fourth ball that he hit a grounder.

On the sixth ball, he hit a Home run with Sawamura's Magic ball.

After hitting a home run, Azuma Kiyokuni looked extremely thrilled.

He entered the mood of the senior and taught Sawamura a lot.

"That ball just now, you were looking at the inside corner so be careful with your eyes when you throw."

"This course was a little high…"

"When you pitch to the left-handed batter pay close attention to…."

After that, the senior of the third grade sent him away.

Before leaving, Chris specifically asked about Azuma's evaluation of Sawamura.

"I now understand why the Coach gave him the back number of the Ace. This kid is a real genius!" Azuma laughed and Chris laughed along.

"But the more talented you are, the more you have to train. After all, it's not just talent that really determines a person's future. Isn't that what you guys in this year are? Except for you, they were all waste!"

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