The all-powerful middle schooler

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Of course, he will have to pay a heavy price for this.

"please."

Yoshitaka Watani extended his hand.

This allows him to attack freely.

"clatter!"

Hasegawa Izumi picked up a chess piece with two fingers, slowly and deliberately. Then, her eyes fixed on a spot, and a crisp sound rang out as the piece landed on the chessboard, as if a flash of golden light appeared before her eyes.

Everyone took a closer look.

This fall was actually to the position of Heavenly Origin!

16. Heaven and Earth in Harmony!

For someone who doesn't know how to play Go, it's not surprising that the first move is placed anywhere. But for someone who knows a little Go, the first move, the center point (Tengen), is hardly a good choice.

In Go, it's important to "build up liberties." Generally, you should first seize the star point to facilitate attacking and killing, and make eyes. Playing the center point (tengen) can easily lead to "limited liberties," making your strategic space in Go somewhat difficult.

At the same time, placing the first stone on the center point (tengen) in Go is considered disrespectful and impolite to the opponent, so it is best not to place the first stone on the center point (tengen) in Go.

Of course, it's not like no predecessors have tried this before, but their motives vary from person to person.

At least for now, the spectators only have two thoughts in their minds.

Either this guy is a complete newbie, just playing haphazardly, and this match is just a charade.

Or they still have a condescending attitude, believing they can win no matter what, so it doesn't matter.

Although the other members of the Go club remained silent while watching the game, their unusual expressions were quite obvious.

"What's going on? Is there something wrong with Izumi's move?"

Rikka Takanashi whispered in Chika Fujiwara's ear.

"That's because..."

Fujiwara Chika also explained in a low voice.

"I think Izumi-chan must have her own reasons."

She still maintained her trust.

……

"Hasegawa-san, was this a mistake? Or...?"

After hesitating for a moment, Yoshitaka Wagaya finally asked.

He now suspects that the other party is deliberately creating hype and has no intention of playing chess seriously at all.

"This is the model of the Great Harmony of Heaven and Earth."

Hasegawa Izumi slightly raised her eyes, looked at the other person, and uttered a word.

'Is this a set pattern? I've never heard of it before. Is this guy just trying to scam people?'

Yoshitaka Wayakatsu had a sudden burst of grumbling in his heart, his eyes filled with an inscrutable expression.

"please continue."

He reminded the other party.

It's perfectly reasonable that the other party can't understand.

Even if the other party is a ninth-dan master, let alone someone who has just passed the professional exam, they may not be able to understand the intricacies involved.

After all, such skills are beyond the ordinary, so it's normal not to have heard of them.

He was only concerned with winning this Go game, so there was no need for him to explain further to his opponent.

"That's fine."

Yoshitaka Watani stopped worrying, his eyes sharpened, and he focused his attention on the game.

Whether his opponent was faking expertise or was a genuine novice, he needed to win this match for the sake of the Go club's reputation.

After thinking it over, he chose to occupy a corner.

But at the same moment he placed his piece.

With a 'click' sound.

Hasegawa Izumi placed another piece without hesitation.

Even with this move, Yoshitaka Tani still couldn't figure out what he was up to.

But for some reason, he felt a real pressure.

'No, don't be afraid! Maybe it's just psychological warfare. I just need to play my own game. Hasegawa wasted his first-move advantage; my chances of winning are already very high! Now, the advantage is on my side!'

A bead of cold sweat trickled down Yoshitaka Waya's forehead.

As the next move continued, the opponent, as if without any thought, quickly placed another piece.

The more he did this, the more sweat poured down his forehead.

If those involved feel this way, those outside the situation must be even more baffled.

What on earth is going on? What are they playing?

Seeing this bizarre scene, none of them dared to speak.

It's fair to say that, apart from Izumi Hasegawa, no one present could understand the current game.

"How are you doing now, Fujiwara-san!"

Takanashi Rikka tugged at Fujiwara's sleeve and asked anxiously.

"I... I don't understand, Takanashi-kun... Maybe they're just too good? But so far, I haven't sensed anyone having an advantage."

Whirlpool symbols appeared in Fujiwara Chika's eyes, and her voice became robotic.

Her brain was clearly overloaded with calculations.

"clatter."

……

At this moment, Yoshitaka Waya had completely focused his attention on the chessboard, thinking about how to win. Only the crisp sound of the chess pieces falling was heard, captivating the soul.

"I'm at a disadvantage? When exactly?"

Suddenly, as he surveyed the entire scene, his pupils contracted.

Theoretically speaking, his setup should have given him the advantage, since his opponent started with the Tengen!

He swallowed hard, reached his right hand into the chess set, but found no chess pieces.

how come?

When Yoshitaka Watani turned around, he realized he had put it in the wrong place and looked embarrassed.

He picked up a grain, preparing to drop it, but then hesitated.

"This approach won't work! We need to find a different spot!"

And so it went, until the countdown began.

"10...9..."

"I can only rely on my intuition!"

Time was of the essence, and with a sigh, He Gu Yigao placed it in a position to be surrounded on the side.

With another 'click', golden light flashed on the chessboard, making him think he was hallucinating.

Looking at the chessboard again made him break out in a cold sweat.

This move had a completely different impact than before, and he was now clearly at a disadvantage.

"Is this guy giving instructions?"

He looked up.

The opponent, so close yet so far, remained unmoved, calm and composed, like an immortal sitting high in the clouds, having everything under control, overlooking the entire game.

It was only then that he felt the pressure rising up, no less than that of his ninth-dan master.

"We're going to lose!"

He clearly understood this.

Similarly, others who understood the rules also noticed the increasingly clear situation in the game.

"Is the minister going to lose?"

The commune members felt a lump in their throats.

"Izumi-chan is going to win!"

Fujiwara Chika's face lit up with joy.

The expressions on everyone's faces were all different.

Then, Yoshitaka Waya still didn't give up and struggled a few more times.

"ended."

Hasegawa Izumi murmured softly, raised a chess piece high, and then slammed it to the ground with a resounding thud.

"sky!"

"land!"

"big!"

"same!"

In that instant, from Yoshitaka Waya's perspective, the person in front of him exuded a mysterious aura. A golden stream of energy flowed from his arm to the chess piece, like a dragon reaching out its claws, and a piece was placed!

"clatter!"

The dazzling light shone again, so bright that he couldn't even open his eyes.

In the blink of an eye, the game of chess has come to an end.

White has suffered a crushing defeat!

……

"I lost."

After the game ended, Yoshitaka Wagaya readily conceded defeat, placing his hands on his knees and bowing his head slightly.

"Ah."

Hasegawa Izumi nodded slightly, without the slightest hint of arrogance.

Such a victory was nothing more than a given to him.

"Clap clap clap..."

Asahi Shizuku clapped her hands and praised.