Infinity Starting with Hikaru no Go

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Meanwhile, Toneri's father, who is also the holder of the tenth dan title among the seven major titles, Judan Toneri, is wearing black-rimmed glasses and is looking at the review in front of him with an elegant demeanor and calm expression.

Meanwhile, inside a Japanese-style villa, Iwashima looked at the chess game he had reviewed dozens of times, his expression agitated and restless, his wide eyes bloodshot.

After fleeing the finals yesterday, Iwashima found a deserted place to return to the player world.

After returning, Iwashima stayed indoors, constantly reviewing his games against Chen Anxia, ​​attempting to find the reason why Chen Anxia was able to turn the tide by using a Go AI.

However, no matter how hard Iwashima tried, he couldn't find the reason.

This made Iwashima increasingly irritable, and he even began to blame the chess AI, believing that the chess AI was too useless, which was why he couldn't find the reason.

Finally, Iwajima, whose frustration reached its peak, could no longer control himself and began smashing things around the room.

The commotion caught one person's attention.

A moment later, a figure opened the door and walked in.

At first, Iwajima didn't notice anything, but soon he felt an indescribable sense of oppression coming over him.

Iwashima knew very well that this sense of oppression came from his father, from the holder of the throne title—the Iwashima Throne.

This fact, along with his father's long-standing stern image, made Iwashima feel somewhat frightened and scared, like a frightened little fox, with his head lowered and his body slightly curled up.

Iwashima knew that if his father found out about his use of a chess-playing AI, he would be furious.

Just thinking about that scene made Iwashima tremble.

This is also why Iwashima didn't show his match against Chen Anxia to his father.

Looking at the expression on the face of the man from Iwashima, and then at the broken chessboard beside him, a look of surprise and complexity flashed in the eyes of the King of Iwashima.

In the memories of the Rock Island Throne, the former Rock Island Man was well-behaved and adorable, and deeply passionate about Go, but later...

Thinking about it, he saw the Rock Island Throne's expression relax slightly, and he said, "Speak, what happened?"

Meanwhile, in the world of Hikaru no Go.

At the private Kaiou Elementary School, Akira Touya also faces challenges from players.

Not just Akira Touya, but also Chen Anxia...

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Chapter 135 Otherwise...you'll lose! (First update, please subscribe)

Haiwang Private Elementary School, Class 1, Grade 6.

It was lunchtime, and Akira Touya was sitting in his seat, enjoying the lunch his mother had prepared.

Just then, a little boy walked in from outside the classroom.

This little boy has long hair and is so cute that his gender is ambiguous.

If it weren't for the boy's school uniform he was wearing, everyone would probably think he was a cute little girl at first glance.

This little boy seemed to be born with a spotlight; as soon as he entered the classroom, he immediately attracted the attention of everyone in the class.

Akira Touya was no exception; his gaze was unconsciously drawn to the sight.

Amidst the curious gazes of the crowd, the little boy was seen searching around the classroom on his own.

Soon, the little boy spotted his target, and his eyes lit up.

Then, to Akira Touya's somewhat surprised gaze, the little boy walked directly up to him, looked at him, and went straight to the point, saying, "Akira Touya, let's play a game of Go!"

The students who were already watching couldn't help but show surprise when they heard what the little boy said, and they started talking about it.

"Did I hear that right? He actually wants to challenge Akira Touya?"

"Who is he? How come I've never seen him before?"

"They actually dared to challenge Akira Touya, they really have guts."

Why is challenging Akira Touya considered a sign of courage?

"No way, you didn't know? Akira Touya is said to already have professional-level Go skills!"

"A professional?! Really? How old is Akira Touya?"

"Of course it's true! I've also heard from friends in the Go club that Akira Touya is considered the number one player among the younger generation in the Go world. You can imagine that."

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Akira Touya and the little boy heard the surrounding chatter, but they chose to ignore it.

This expression and reaction suggests that one has experienced too many similar scenes and has become accustomed to them, so one's state of mind is not affected in the slightest.

Akira Touya knew about his own situation, but he didn't know about the little boy's.

Therefore, after seeing the little boy's expression and reaction, Akira Touya vaguely sensed that the little boy in front of him was not simple.

Realizing this, Akira Touya's expression became slightly serious. Looking at the little boy, he replied, "It's fine to play a game with you, but we need to confirm the time and place."

The little boy smiled slightly upon seeing this, and his already adorable face became even brighter, almost dazzling.

Amidst that smile, the little boy spoke up, "How about we play after you finish lunch at the school's Go club?"

Akira Toya had no objection to this arrangement and replied directly, "I have no problem with it, but shouldn't we let the teachers at the Go club know in advance?"

The little boy smiled and said, "Don't worry, it's all arranged."

Seeing this, Akira Touya said nothing more.

About fifteen minutes later, Akira Toya finished his lunch.

During this time, Akira Toya learned that the little boy's name was Yamazaki Sanjiro.

Akira Touya felt a sense of familiarity with the name, but he couldn't quite place where he had heard or seen it before.

Without much thought, after a quick packing, Akira Toya and Jusaburo Yamazaki headed to the Go club at the private Kaiou Elementary School.

Although it's not club time now, the classroom where the Go club is located is empty, so many members of the Go club choose to come here to play Go during their lunch break.

As the instructor of the Go club, Kei Sakamoto naturally supported this.

Therefore, unless he has something to finish dealing with, Keiya Sakamoto will usually stay in the Go club and spend his lunch break with the members who come to play Go.

At this moment, there were about a dozen people playing Go in the club. The sound of stones being placed on the board could be heard from time to time, and the atmosphere of the game was very intense.

Among them, one person stood out as an oddity.

This person was not Shinsuke Ichiyanagi, who was absent, but Yuko Miki.

Yuko Miki was seen sitting alone in a corner, occupying a chess table set with chess pieces. She looked somewhat absent-minded, lost in thought.

This scene was naturally observed by Sakamoto Kei, but he didn't say anything.

Just moments ago, Yuko Miki approached Kei Sakamoto, requesting that her friend borrow the Go club's facilities and equipment for a game.

Sakamoto Kei naturally agreed.

Anyway, it's not club time right now, and not all the members have arrived. There are vacancies in the venue and chess sets, so it's perfectly fine to borrow them.

Little did Sakamoto Kei know that one of the friends Miki Yuko mentioned would actually be...

Wow!

Just then, the door to the Go club was opened.

This commotion attracted the attention of everyone in the company.

In their sight, a cute little girl... no, a little boy in a school uniform walked in with a smile on his face.

And following behind the little boy was...

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The next moment, gasps of surprise suddenly rang out in the Go club.

"Touya Akira!?"

"Good heavens, what's Akira Touya doing here?"

"Is Akira Touya going to join the Go club?"

"Who is that ridiculously cute little boy? I've never seen him before?"

"I don't know, but it seems like this little boy brought Akira Touya here..."

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When Sakamoto Kei saw Touya Akira and Yamazaki Sanjiro, he already realized something.

However, Sakamoto Kei never expected that one of the friends Miki Yuko mentioned would be Touya Akira.

Then, as if he had thought of something, Sakamoto Kei couldn't help but murmur to himself.

'This adorable little boy actually wants to play Go against Akira Touya? Doesn't he know Akira's skill level?'

Or did he know Akira Touya's skill level, but still choose to play against him anyway?

'If that's the case, then what is the background of this little boy? Could he be another Chen Anxia-like figure?'

While Sakamoto Kei was brainstorming, Miki Yuko waved to Yamazaki Jusaburo and said, "Jusaburo, over here!"

Upon seeing this, Yamazaki Sanjiro immediately walked towards Miki Yuko together with Touya Akira.

Akira Toya then recognized Yuko Miki, her former challenger.

Akira Toya never expected that Jusaburo Yamazaki would know Yuko Miki.

However, doesn't this just prove that Yamazaki Sanjiro is no ordinary person...?

Not only Akira Toya, but all the members of the Go club were also surprised that the adorable, little-girl-like Mitsuko Yamazaki would know Yuko Miki.

Ignoring the stares of those around him, Yamazaki Jusaburo smiled at Miki Yuko in front of him and said, "Yuko, thank you this time. I'll treat you to something delicious when we get back."

Yuko Miki smiled and replied, "Then it's a deal."

Then, Yuko Miki turned her gaze to Akira Touya, her expression earnest as she advised, "Akira Touya, I know your skill level, so I advise you to give it your all from the very beginning, otherwise..."

"...You will lose!!"

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