Infinity Starting with Hikaru no Go

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Then, Harumi Ichikawa looked at the chessboard in front of her.

Harumi Ichikawa, as the manager of the Go club, possesses a certain level of Go skills.

Having witnessed firsthand this game of chess between the new and the old, the present and the past, Harumi Ichikawa quickly found a move that didn't belong in the game.

Like most chess players in the other world, Harumi Ichikawa frowned slightly after seeing this move.

Harumi Ichikawa naturally realized that this move was an isolated move, but she couldn't understand the significance of it at all.

It's like this lone move, a completely haphazard one...

Thinking this, Harumi Ichikawa felt a sense of relief mixed with a wry smile, muttering to herself, "Honestly, why did I care so much about this move..."

"That move must have been made by that child randomly. After all, he's so young; how could he possibly get involved in a game of this level..."

As she spoke, Harumi Ichikawa wanted to pack up the chess game, close the shop, and go home to rest.

But for some reason, the dazzling beam of light that bloomed after the piece was placed kept appearing in Harumi Ichikawa's mind, lingering there, causing her to unconsciously stop her actions of tidying up.

Furthermore, Harumi Ichikawa also thought of Hikaru Shindo.

They looked to be about the same age. If Hikaru Shindo was able to defeat Akira Touya, what about this child? Does he also possess profound Go skills?

Thinking this, Harumi Ichikawa stopped and didn't bother to tidy up the chessboard in front of her. She murmured softly, "Never mind, I'll just show it to Akira next time he comes..."

Meanwhile, at Hikaru Shindo's home, Hikaru Shindo was already fast asleep.

Hikaru Shindo isn't taking his match against Akira Touya seriously at all.

No, to be more precise, Hikaru Shindo doesn't care about Go at all right now.

Beside him, Fujiwara Sai, in his spirit form, floated by the moonlit window, looking at Hikaru Shindo's carefree sleeping posture, and couldn't help but smile slightly.

Then, Fujiwara Sai couldn't help but look out the window at the bright moon under the night sky, and the scenes of the day flashed through his mind.

In the end, the images of Akira Touya and Anxia Chen were etched into Sai Fujiwara's mind.

Akira Touya goes without saying; at such a young age, he possesses such skill and a sharp, imposing presence that even Fujiwara no Sai couldn't help but admire.

Fujiwara Sai was certain that in the future, Akira Touya would definitely appear on the path behind him and catch up with him.

Because, although Akira Touya is young, he is a true Go player and will inevitably pursue the divine move that all Go players dream of, just like himself.

As for Chen Anxia, ​​to be honest, Fujiwara Sai couldn't see through him.

Indeed, Fujiwara no Sai, who could see through Akira Toya, could not see through Chen Anxia.

Despite being in the Go classroom, Chen Anxia's attention to and love for Go was even less than that of Hikaru Shindo.

Chen Anxia clearly stated that she was a complete newcomer, and in every aspect, she truly seemed to be a complete newcomer.

However, he was able to come up with his own brilliant strategy.

If that were all, it wouldn't be so bad. But the most important thing is that not long ago, Chen Anxia entered the state of 'chess enlightenment' that chess players can only dream of because of one of his games.

All of this is why Fujiwara Sai couldn't see through Chen Anxia.

However, Fujiwara Sai had a premonition that if Chen Anxia really embarked on the path of Go and began to pursue his own Go, things would turn out differently.

So, at some point in the future, Chen Anxia will surely make a name for himself and even leave his mark on the world of chess.

Fujiwara Sai was looking forward to and eagerly anticipated playing against Touya Akira and Chen Anxia, ​​who had both grown up significantly.

Moreover, Fujiwara no Sai wanted to play against all the top Go players of the era.

Especially Meijin Touya, who stands at the pinnacle of contemporary Go and is considered the closest to a divine move in the modern era...

As he thought about it, Fujiwara Sai couldn't help but feel his blood boil.

Swish!

Fujiwara no Sai opened the five-ribbed bat fan in his hand, revealing an elegant smile. Under the moonlight, he gave off a gentlemanly and gentle feeling.

Moreover, in Fujiwara no Sai's azure eyes, there seemed to be a flame burning—a flame of fighting spirit, embodying Fujiwara no Sai's beliefs and will.

Fujiwara Sai murmured, "It's so good to have awakened in this era..."

"Perhaps my awakening is not accidental, but a divine omen..."

"Will a divine intervention...appear in this era?"

Meanwhile, at Akira Touya's home.

Unlike Hikaru Shindo, Akira Touya was unable to let go of today's defeat for a long time.

No one knows a son better than his father, and when Touya Meijin noticed that Touya Akira was not in a good state, he had already guessed what was going on.

Afterwards, Meijin Touya led Akira Touya into the Go room, knelt down in front of the Go board, and watched Akira Touya review the two games he played against Fujiwara no Sai.

Throughout this process, Touya Meijin maintained a stern and indifferent expression.

However, if someone pays attention to Touya Meijin's eyes, they will notice that his eyes, which were originally as calm as a deep pool, gradually changed as the game was reviewed.

Clearly, Meijin Touya recognized Black's exceptional skill through Akira Touya's analysis of the game.

If the first game was merely similar to the style of Honinbo Shusaku, then the second game was almost a perfect reproduction of the Shusaku style.

If Touya Meijin hadn't known that Honinbo Shusaku was already dead, he probably would have thought that the person playing Go with his son was Honinbo Shusaku himself.

And this game of chess was played by a child who was about the same age as her own son...

As he thought about it, Touya Meijin's perpetually rigid and indifferent expression finally showed a subtle change.

Clearly, even Touya Meijin couldn't immediately process this fact.

It should be noted that although Honinbo Shusaku's Shusaku style has been outdated by the times, Honinbo Shusaku's skill in Go is beyond doubt, and he would still be considered one of the top players in the contemporary era.

'A child can actually be a top-tier chess player...'

'Could this be a sign that a golden age of Go is about to begin...?'

Touya Meijin murmured to himself.

As if he had witnessed the golden age of Go that he had been longing for, a glimmer of light suddenly appeared in Touya Meijin's eyes.

Immediately, an invisible force suddenly erupted from Touya Meijin.

Facing this imposing aura, Akira Touya immediately felt a tangible sense of oppression.

The oppressive feeling made Akira Touya's breathing become heavy and labored involuntarily. He felt as if the surrounding air had become heavy and thin, making it difficult to breathe freely.

At the same time, Akira Touya also felt his body trembling slightly.

Akira Touya knew that this was the aura of his father.

Similarly, Akira Touya knew that his father only exuded such a tangible aura when he was truly serious and giving his all.

Thinking about it, Akira Touya looked somewhat bewildered, muttering to himself, "Could it be... that Shindo's Go skills have reached a level where even my father has to take it seriously and give it his all?"

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Chapter 22 A Cycle of Fate, A World of Intersection

"Liang, the reason you lost is not because there was anything wrong with your moves, but because your skill level was far inferior to your opponent's."

"While Shusaku's style still has its merits, it has ultimately been eliminated by the times and is no longer suitable for players of today's era."

"Under the komi rule, even if Honinbo Shusaku, who had never lost a game with black in his life, played against me using the Shusaku style, I would be 100% confident of defeating him."

"Because Shusaku's style is too conservative and lacks offensive capabilities."

"This also means that when playing against players of similar skill level, the initial five and a half point difference will become an insurmountable barrier for the Shusaku school."

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Inside the tranquil Go room, Meijin Touya confidently and calmly instructed Akira Touya.

Akira Touya listened attentively to the teachings of Meijin Touya.

Some things are truly predetermined from birth.

If Akira Touya hadn't been born the son of the Meijin Touya, no matter how talented he was in Go, he couldn't have achieved such skill at such a young age.

They might even never have their talents discovered and waste their lives.

It can be said that Meijin Touya was Akira Touya's golden touch on his path in Go.

Similarly, Fujiwara no Sai was Shindo Hikaru's golden touch on his path to becoming a Go player.

As for Chen Anxia...

The night is getting darker.

But inside the Touya family's Go room, the sound of Go stones falling like pearls on a jade plate could be heard from time to time, as if playing a sleepless melody.

Time passed quietly, and daylight finally dispelled the darkness, bringing sunlight to the world.

In another world, Uemura Tairyu woke up early and, after a simple breakfast and washing up, entered the game "Hikaru no Go".

Uemura Tairyu wanted to find Chen Anxia as soon as possible, to confirm his guess, and to find out whether Chen Anxia was the protagonist of the game "Hikaru no Go".

After entering the game "Hikaru no Go", Uemura Tairyu went to wait near the two places where he met Chen Anxia, ​​hoping to meet Chen Anxia.

It's not just Uemura Yasutaka; after yesterday's debate over how to resolve a deadlocked game, many people have become interested in the game "Hikaru no Go".

Especially after Tengen Dosai declared the deadlock a true solution, it caused a huge uproar in the Go world.

As a result, more and more Go players are starting to pay attention to the game "Hikaru no Go" and are choosing to enter the game.

For these players, yesterday's debate over how to resolve a deadlocked game has given them a glimpse into the depths of the "Hikaru no Go" game.

Some even speculate that the Go game in the game "Hikaru no Go" is superior to the Go game in their world.

After all, that move, which even Tengen Dosai hadn't anticipated, already explained a lot.

Therefore, the game "Hikaru no Go" has become a special meaning for these Go players.

Some players even believe that the game "Hikaru no Go" may offer opportunities for players to break through their skill level or even greatly increase their skill.

Furthermore, as the mysteries surrounding the game "Hikaru no Go" are gradually unveiled, as top players like Meijin Touya are discovered, and as...

It is believed that in the future, more and more Go players, and even people from outside the Go world, will enter the game "Hikaru no Go".

The appearance of these Go players from another world will inevitably have a profound impact on the Go world of "Hikaru no Go".

A grander and more magnificent era in the world of Go than Meijin Touya had envisioned has quietly begun.