Infinity Starting with Hikaru no Go

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The beastly appearance of it was as if it were terrified to the extreme, yet also as if it were being crushed by an invisible mountain, unable to move.

His gaze instinctively turned forward, and Kaga Tetsuo saw a colossal black shadow, seemingly as tall as the sky, standing atop the chessboard landscape, surrounded by a terrifying aura. Every move it made was enough to trigger a natural disaster on the chessboard landscape.

It's hard to imagine that just by looking at this dark figure, Kaga Tetsuo felt an overwhelming fear descend upon him. This fear transformed into the strongest shackles, rendering Kaga Tetsuo unable to move.

At that moment, Kaga Tetsuo understood why the beast formed from his own aura had taken such a stance.

Because what's in front of them isn't some wild beast at all, but a monster that's simply impossible to resist...

As for Chen Anxia, ​​who created this monster, his future will not be that of a second Akira Touya; his future... may very well surpass Akira Touya!

Realizing this, Kaga Tetsuo unconsciously loosened his grip on the white stone, letting it fall into the go board box.

At the same time, Kaga Tetsuo uttered weakly and unwillingly, "I... lost..."

After Kaga Tetsuo conceded defeat, a commotion immediately arose around him.

To most spectators, the game was only in its middle stages, and there were still many places on the board where stones could be placed. They couldn't understand why Kaga Tetsuo would concede defeat.

Even Tsutsui Kimihiro didn't understand why Kaga Tetsuo had to admit defeat.

Aside from Fujiwara no Sai, probably only Kurozuki Ryoko knew the reason why Kaga Tetsuo wanted to concede defeat.

At this moment, Ryoko Kurozuki was no less shocked than Tetsuo Kaga.

Ryoko Kurozuki naturally realized that Chen Anxia's change of move was the foundation for Black's great external influence.

Ryoko Kurozuki couldn't imagine how Chen Anxia could have made such an exquisite and ingenious move.

More importantly, Ryoko Kurozuki didn't realize it from the beginning; she only realized it when Black's influence on the outside was greatly enhanced.

This must have shocked Ryoko Kurozuki.

This fact shows that even if he were to play against Chen Anxia, ​​the outcome would be the same as what happened to Kaga Tetsuo.

Besides that, there was something else that concerned Ryoko Kurozuki greatly.

That was Chen Anxia's method and strategy for accumulating external influence, which was not from any school of thought that Kurozuki Ryoko was familiar with, and she couldn't even find a similar method or strategy in Kurozuki Ryoko's memory.

It's as if this way of playing and the strategy have never appeared before in the history of Go.

However, this is the world of the game "Hikaru no Go", and Chen Anxia is just an NPC character in the game.

Could an NPC character possibly create a completely new school of Go?

Thinking about this, Ryoko Kurozuki couldn't help but struggle and doubt herself.

At the same time, Kurozuki Ryoko's gaze involuntarily turned to Chen Anxia, ​​as if she wanted to firmly remember Chen Anxia's figure.

On the other side, after Kaga Tetsuo declared defeat and abandoned his pawn, Fujiwara Sai couldn't help but call out, "Hikaru..."

Fujiwara no Sai had any idea that Hikaru Shindo would walk up to Chen Anxia the moment he spoke, look at Chen Anxia seriously and say, "Anxia, ​​let's play a game of Go!"

Fujiwara Sai stared blankly at Hikaru Shindo's current appearance.

Ever since Fujiwara Sai met Hikaru Shindo, Hikaru Shindo has always seemed to be a bit clumsy and impulsive.

This appearance is also very much in line with Hikaru Shindo's mental age.

At this moment, Hikaru Shindo was completely different from usual. His resolute and serious expression gave Fujiwara Sai the illusion that Hikaru Shindo had suddenly grown up a lot.

Just as Fujiwara Sai was still in a daze, he heard Hikaru Shindo's voice say, "Sai, don't worry, I will definitely let you play a game against An Natsu today!"

Upon hearing this, Fujiwara Sai snapped out of his reverie, a relieved smile unconsciously spreading across his face. He murmured, "Hikaru, thank you..."

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Chapter 54 Anxia's Test, Xiu Cejian Reappears!

Chen Anxia was completely taken aback when Fujiwara invited her to play a game.

Not only Chen Anxia, ​​but also Kaga Tetsuo, who was still immersed in defeat, and the surrounding crowd, did not expect this scene to happen.

While feeling surprised, Ryoko Kurozuki was also deeply shaken.

Among those present, besides Chen Anxia, ​​only Kurozuki Ryoko truly understood Shindo Hikaru's (Fujiwara Sai's) Go skills.

Therefore, Ryoko Kurozuki couldn't understand why Hikaru Shindo, whose Go skills were rated as the pinnacle of the old era by her teacher, would extend a Go challenge to Anxia Chen.

And why did Hikaru Shindo have such a resolute and serious expression on his face at this moment?

Seeing this expression, Ryoko Kurozuki even thought that Chen Anxia's chess skills surpassed Hikaru Shindo's.

But, is this possible?

Although Chen Anxia had just played an exquisite and ingenious move in the game, using unprecedented methods and strategies.

However, Chen Anxia's chess skills are far from reaching the level of Hikaru Shindo, who played black in the Truth Chess Game.

'Could it be that Chen Anxia was just hiding his true chess skills?'

The thought suddenly popped into Ryoko Kurozuki's mind, giving her a jolt.

Afterwards, Ryoko Kurozuki thought about it more and more and it seemed more and more likely.

Since the previous game was just a mock game, it's understandable that Chen Anxia didn't display his true skill.

This explains why Chen Anxia was able to make that brilliant move in his eyes.

'One's vision is limited by their chess skills.'

This is a phrase that Ryoko Kurozuki's teacher, and even Michiya Tengen, often said to her.

In other words, although Chen Anxia's move just now seemed ingenious in Kurozuki Ryoko's eyes, it was likely due to Kurozuki Ryoko's limited perspective.

If you were to place that move in the eyes of a top player, it might seem quite ordinary.

Just as Kurozuki Ryoko's emotions were in turmoil, Chen Anxia came back to her senses, looked at Shindo Hikaru, and asked with the same serious expression, "Shindo, are you sure you want to play against me?"

Upon hearing this, Hikaru Shindo nodded without hesitation and replied, "I'm sure!"

Seeing this, Chen Anxia said nothing more, but turned to Tsutsui Kimihiro and asked, "Senior, could you lend us your Go set for a game?"

Kimihiro Tsutsui was taken aback at first, then realized what he meant and nodded in agreement, "Of course."

Upon seeing this, Chen Anxia remained seated without moving.

Hikaru Shindo then approached Tetsuo Kaga and said, "Excuse me, senior, could you please move aside?"

Seeing this, Kaga Tetsuo gave Shindo Hikaru a deep look and silently moved aside.

Kaga Tetsuo had a deep understanding of Chen Anxia's chess skills.

Therefore, Kaga Tetsuo realized that Hikaru Shindo was not simple from Chen Anxia's reaction to him.

In his heart, Kaga Tetsuo couldn't help but mutter to himself, "Could it be that this kid possesses a chess skill that is equal to, or even surpasses, his own?"

"But is that even possible?"

"You know, he's a monster who could very well be on par with, or even surpass, Akira Touya!"

As he thought to himself, Kaga Tetsuo realized how absurd it was and couldn't help but mentally retort, "Hey, hey, hey, stop joking around."

"One monster like him is enough. Is there any possibility that a second one will appear?"

Clearly, Kaga Tetsuo's mind was in complete turmoil at this moment.

Meanwhile, Chen Anxia and Shindo Hikaru had already begun tidying up the chessboard.

After tidying up the chessboard, Chen Anxia reached into the chess box and randomly grabbed a few pieces. He then clenched his fist and placed them in front of Hikaru Shindo, letting Hikaru guess who would go first.

Hikaru Shindo now knows what guessing is.

So Hikaru Shindo didn't make any fools of himself and simply said, "Odd number."

Bang!

As the sound of chess pieces sliding off the board rang out, everyone saw that a total of five chess pieces were scattered on the board.

This means that Hikaru Shindo will play black first.

After placing the box containing the black pieces in front of him, Hikaru Shindo sat up straight, looking resolutely at the empty chessboard before him, thinking to himself, "Sai, the rest is up to you!"

Upon hearing this, Fujiwara Sai replied, "Ah, leave it to me!"

As he spoke, Fujiwara no Sai's expression turned serious. He pointed to a spot on the chessboard with the five-bone bat fan he had closed, and said sharply, "3 rows and 4 columns, small eye!"

As he spoke, Fujiwara Sai looked at Chen Anxia with his noble blue eyes, his heart filled with longing, and said, "Come, young man named Chen Anxia, ​​let me see if the 'Divine Hand' I have been searching for is in you!"

At this moment, Hikaru Shindo was Fujiwara no Sai's tool, perfectly executing Fujiwara no Sai's instructions, holding a black stone and placing it in the 3rd row, 4th column.

To outsiders, Hikaru Shindo's movements when picking up and placing stones were too novice-like, lacking any elegance or the aura of a skilled player, giving off a weak and timid impression.

Upon seeing this, both Ryoko Kurozuki and Tetsuo Kaga frowned, each harboring their own doubts.

Ryoko Kurozuki wondered why Hikaru Shindo, who possessed the pinnacle of Go skills from the old era, would make such childish moves when playing Go.

This move of his is just like... a novice's?

Kaga Tetsuo's doubt was: could Hikaru Shindo, whose moves were so novice-like, really possess profound Go skills?

If not, then why would Chen Anxia react in that way?

Furthermore, this initial method of setting a small objective...

As for Chen Anxia, ​​there were also things she wanted to verify.

The question is whether Hikaru Shindo or Sai Fujiwara wants to play against him.

This is important; it will change Chen Anxia's attitude and approach to the game.

If it were Hikaru Shindo, Chen Anxia might choose to play a guiding move.

But if it were Fujiwara no Sai, then...

To verify this, a trial must be conducted...

Before anyone knew it, Hikaru Shindo had already placed his third black stone.

Just as the third black piece landed, Chen Anxia's gaze suddenly turned sharp.

Without the slightest hesitation, Chen Anxia picked up a white piece and swiftly and heavily placed it on the chessboard, creating a sound filled with a chilling aura.

Snapped!

Chen Anxia's move startled Hikaru Shindo, who instinctively looked at Chen Anxia.