Infinity Starting with Hikaru no Go

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“We players have a virtual chessboard as an aid, so blindfold chess is no different from playing chess in the past, but Chen Anxia is different.”

"As a game NPC, Chen Anxia may possess the talent for playing blindfold chess as set by the system, but blindfold chess is still blindfold chess, and there is still a difference between it and real chess."

"So, in your opinion, Chen Anxia's chess skills are slightly inferior to yours, but the truth is that Chen Anxia's chess skills are slightly superior to yours."

The short-haired boy was stunned after hearing the buzz-cut boy's analysis.

This was something the short-haired boy hadn't expected.

While the short-haired boy was in a daze, the buzz-cut boy frowned and continued, "Our chess skills are both in the middle range among the students, so we're about evenly matched."

"Since Chen Anxia's actual chess skill is slightly better than yours, then he should also be slightly better than mine..."

"If my game against Chen Anxia is a blindfold game, that would be fine, but if it's a real game..."

"No, I have to think of a way to complete the mission..."

As the buzz-cut boy spoke, they had already arrived at the arena.

As soon as we entered the arena, a slightly anxious voice came from behind us: "You've finally arrived! Hurry up and come with me to report, or we'll be late."

Meanwhile, Tsutsui Kimihiro and Kaga Tetsuo, who were waiting in the corner by the window, noticed this.

Among them, Kimihiro Tsutsui looked at the short-haired boy and the buzz-cut boy and couldn't help but say, "So it seems that they are the captain and vice-captain of Iwai Middle School."

"I just don't know if they're one of the chess players Black Moon mentioned..."

Kaga Tetsuo didn't speak, but simply watched silently while gently waving his folding fan.

The words of Ryoko Kurozuki echoed in his mind once more, and his heart gradually grew heavy, yet also excited.

......

On the other side, Chen Anxia was stunned when he saw Akira Touya. He obviously did not expect to meet Akira Touya here, let alone Akira Touya challenge him to a duel.

While Chen Anxia was in a daze, Kurozuki Ryoko, disguised as a man, arrived.

Actually, even from a slightly distance away, Ryoko Kurozuki had already clearly seen Chen Anxia's appearance.

Ryoko Kurozuki never expected to meet Chen Anxia here.

However, at the same time, Ryoko Kurozuki also learned why the players were gathering near Chen Anxia.

Because of the opportunity mission to challenge Chen Anxia, ​​Kurozuki Ryoko also triggered it.

Without hesitation, Ryoko Kurozuki challenged Chen Anxia to a duel.

It was during her approach to Chen Anxia that Kurozuki Ryoko discovered Touya Akira's presence.

Naturally, Ryoko Kurozuki also recognized Akira Touya, knowing that Akira Touya was the other person who set out the Truth Game.

However, Ryoko Kurozuki did not trigger a mission from Akira Toya.

Ryoko Kurozuki was unaware that she could trigger a mission from Akira Toya.

Clearly, certain conditions must be met to trigger the quest from Akira Touya.

As for Chen Anxia, ​​it's because Chen Anxia wants players to trigger the quest. So as long as a player is within a certain range of Chen Anxia, ​​the quest can be triggered.

Without much thought, Kurozuki Ryoko approached Chen Anxia from behind and said, "Chen Anxia, ​​let's arrange a time to play a game."

Upon hearing this, Chen Anxia and Touya Akira couldn't help but turn their gazes to Kurozuki Ryoko.

Akira Touya was alright, because he didn't recognize Ryoko Kurozuki, so he didn't react much.

But Chen Anxia was different; Chen Anxia always felt as if he had seen Kurozuki Ryoko somewhere before.

After a moment's thought, Chen Anxia seemed to have thought of something, and his eyes narrowed slightly as he carefully examined Kurozuki Ryoko.

Upon closer inspection, Chen Anxia realized that Kurozuki Ryoko was a woman disguised as a man, and couldn't help but think to himself, 'I think I saw her at the Yase Middle School festival.'

"So, does that mean she was the one who accepted the mission while I was playing Go with Sai?"

'But why did she dress up as a man?'

......

A variety of thoughts flashed through Chen Anxia's mind, and at the same time, he accepted Kurozuki Ryoko's challenge.

Chen Anxia intends to find the answers to his own questions through his match against Kurozuki Ryoko.

Then, Chen Anxia looked at Touya Akira and said, "I accept your invitation to play a game. You can decide the time and place."

Upon hearing this, Akira Touya stopped paying attention to Ryoko Kurozuki and instead looked intently at Chen Anxia, ​​nodding slightly in response, "The time is now, as for the location..."

Akira Toya pondered for a moment before saying, "Please follow me."

Ryoko Kurozuki narrowed her eyes slightly upon seeing this.

To be honest, if she could, Ryoko Kurozuki would love to go and watch the game.

Regardless of Chen Anxia's skill level, Akira Touya's performance in the Truth Game alone was enough to pique Ryoko Kurozuki's interest.

only...

Ryoko Kurozuki checked the time and could only suppress her interest as she hurried back to the arena.

On the other side, Chen Anxia followed Touya Akira to the principal's office.

The principal of the private Kaio Junior High School was already waiting for Akira Touya there.

The principal clearly hadn't expected that Akira Toya would bring people with him.

However, although the principal had some contact with Go, he was not a member of the Go community and did not pay much attention to Go, so he did not recognize Chen Anxia.

Just as the principal was about to ask who Chen Anxia was, Touya Akira spoke first, saying, "I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

"Before we begin our conversation, please allow me to make a presumptuous request."

Seeing this, the principal asked with some curiosity, "Oh, what is the request?"

Upon hearing this, Akira Touya immediately said, "Please allow us to use the Go club's facilities and equipment. We would like to play a game."

The principal was surprised that Akira Touya would make this request.

At the same time, with the principal's experience and vision, he could naturally understand what Akira Touya's request meant, which made the principal take a second look at Chen Anxia.

Then the principal said, "That's no problem. I was originally planning to take you to the Go club anyway."

With that, the principal got up and walked towards the Go club, saying as he went, "Let's go then."

Soon, led by the principal, Akira Toya and Anxia Chen arrived at the Go club.

Although it's Sunday and the start of the inter-school Go league, many club members are still honing their skills and playing Go in the club.

Therefore, the arrival of the principal, Chen Anxia, ​​and Touya Akira naturally caused a stir among the club members.

However, to the principal's surprise, amidst the commotion among the club members, the name mentioned most often was not Akira Touya, but... Anxia Chen.

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After the principal explained his purpose, the Go club of the private Haiwang Middle School began to riot.

There was no other reason than that Chen Anxia and Touya Akira were going to play a game of Go.

Akira Touya needs no introduction; he is hailed as the number one young player in the Go world, and it is rumored that he already possesses professional-level Go skills.

As for Chen Anxia, ​​there's even less to say.

In the recent Go world, the name Chen Anxia has probably been mentioned more often than most professional Go players.

There's even a growing opinion within the Go community that Chen Anxia's skill has surpassed that of Akira Toya, and that the title of the best among the younger generation should belong to Chen Anxia.

Therefore, the current game between Chen Anxia and Touya Akira has naturally aroused the curiosity of the Go club members, making them excited and thrilled.

Why are Chen Anxia and Touya Akira playing chess? Is it to compete for the title of the best among the younger generation?

"Touya Akira's Go skills should have reached the professional level, but I don't know how good Chen Anxia's Go skills are."

"Chen Anxia must be a very strong player, after all, he has been recognized by Meijin Touya."

"My God, Chen Anxia and Touya Akira are actually going to play against each other in our Go club. It feels unreal."

"It does feel unreal, but thinking about it, Akira Touya is a student at the private Kaiou Elementary School, and Chen Anxia is also said to be a student at the private Kaiou Elementary School, so it's not impossible for them to be here."

“That’s right. They should all be in sixth grade by now, and they’ll be transitioning to junior high school soon. If nothing unexpected happens, they will all be going to the private Neptune Middle School.”

"The fact that the principal personally brought them here already says a lot."

"If Chen Anxia and Touya Akira really get into the private Kaiou Middle School, will they join the Go club? If so, with President Kishimoto on the team, wouldn't our school's Go club be able to dominate the whole country?"

"Don't overthink it. Talented players like Chen Anxia and Touya Akira definitely aim to become professionals and would never join our small-time Go club."

......

Ignoring the noise around them, Chen Anxia and Touya Akira went to a chess table and began the game of guessing who would go first.

The principal, who was standing nearby, overheard the discussions among the club members and learned some of what had happened.

This made the principal even more curious about Chen Anxia.

Afterwards, the principal asked the members around him about the specifics of Chen Anxia.

The club members who were questioned were somewhat surprised, not expecting that the principal didn't know about Chen Anxia.

However, the member didn't think much of it. After organizing his thoughts, he told what he knew about Chen Anxia.

When the principal heard that Chen Anxia had won the national children's Go championship, he showed no particular reaction.

Although the principal doesn't have much contact with Go, he would know that the level of the National Children's Go Championship is lower than that of the inter-school Go league held today at the private Haiwang Middle School.

Therefore, the title of champion in the National Children's Go Tournament is not enough to elicit a reaction from the principal.

Subsequently, the principal learned from the club members what Touya Meijin had said to Chen Anxia.

This stirred the principal's emotions, and he was also deeply moved and shocked.

The principal had no idea what kind of talent Chen Anxia had displayed that would make the Meijin Touya, who stood at the pinnacle of the contemporary Go world, say, "I will be waiting for you at the very top of the Go world."

After the initial shock, the principal seemed to remember something and said, "Go and invite Teacher Yin over. Perhaps only Teacher Yin can understand their game."

Without hesitation, the club member ran straight to the venue of the inter-school Go league.

At this point in time, as the instructor of the private Haiwang Middle School, Teacher Yin must be at the competition venue.