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Chapter 217: After the Championship — Terrifying Numbers · Nov 12, 2026

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201 Chapter 201: The Importance of One Run 2026-11-12
202 Chapter 202: Withdrawn Furuya and Sawamura 2026-11-12
203 Chapter 203: Sawamura’s Golden Words 2026-11-12
204 Chapter 204: Wooden Bats Are Too Expensive 2026-11-12
205 Chapter 205: Koshien Begins 2026-11-12
206 Chapter 206: Pre-Game Meeting 2026-11-12
207 Chapter 207: First Appearance at Koshien 2026-11-12
208 Chapter 208: The Best Hitter of the Year? Have You Asked Me? 2026-11-12
209 Chapter 209: The Kominato Brothers Take the Stage 2026-11-12
210 Chapter 210: The Kominato Brothers’ Stage 2026-11-12
211 Chapter 211: The Koshien Finals 2026-11-12
212 Chapter 212: Battle of Endurance 2026-11-12
213 Chapter 213: Unlocked! Ushijima’s Full-Power Mode 2026-11-12
214 Chapter 214: Unlocked! Complete Strength 2026-11-12
215 Chapter 215: The Desperate Giants 2026-11-12
216 Chapter 216: The Roar of His Teammates 2026-11-12
217 Chapter 217: After the Championship — Terrifying Numbers 2026-11-12
218 Chapter 218: After the Summer—Preparing for the Autumn Tournament 2026-11-12
219 Chapter 219: Sawamura Suffers from the Yips 2026-11-12
220 Chapter 220: Teaching 2026-11-12
221 Chapter 221: A Full Repertoire? 2026-11-12
222 Chapter 222: Seido’s Current Batting Lineup 2026-11-12
223 Chapter 223: Kawakami’s Pressure 2026-11-12
224 Chapter 224: The Retired Third-Year Seniors 2026-11-12
225 Chapter 225: The Difficulties Facing Seido’s Batting Lineup 2026-11-12
226 Chapter 226: The Autumn Tournament Begins 2026-11-12
227 Chapter 227: Special Training Before the Game 2026-11-12
228 Chapter 228: The East–West Showdown 2026-11-12
229 Chapter 229: Middle Infield Cooperation 2026-11-12
230 Chapter 230: Untitled 2026-11-12
231 Chapter 231: Contest Between Aces 2026-11-12
232 Chapter 232: Breaking Through the Emperor’s Ace 2026-11-12
233 Chapter 233: The Broken Heart of the Emperor 2026-11-12
234 Chapter 234: Little Wolf Cub 2026-11-12
235 Chapter 235: The Eternal Baserunner 2026-11-12
236 Chapter 236: An Unexpectedly Popular Song 2026-11-12
237 Chapter 237: Here It Comes! Mastering Control 2026-11-12
238 Chapter 238: Evolving Control! Testing His New Pitching 2026-11-12
239 Chapter 239: The Shock of Ushijima’s Left-Handed Pitch 2026-11-12
240 Chapter 240: VS the Dark Horse Ugumori 2026-11-12
241 Chapter 241: The Annoying Little Goblin 2026-11-12
242 Chapter 242: Psychological Warfare 2026-11-12
243 Chapter 243: A Head-On Showdown? 2026-11-12
244 Chapter 244: Sawamura’s Crazy Presence 2026-11-12
245 Chapter 245: Furuya’s Confusion 2026-11-12
246 Chapter 246: The Difference Between Furuya and Sawamura 2026-11-12
247 Chapter 247: Sawamura’s First Start 2026-11-12
248 Chapter 248: Sawamura Seeks Guidance 2026-11-12

News of Seido’s championship victory spread across every corner of Japan.

And Ushijima Wakatoshi, the exchange student from China, instantly became one of the biggest names in Japanese high school baseball.

Even several professional teams quietly began expressing interest after witnessing his incredible performance throughout the tournament.

Following Koshien, Ushijima was selected as one of the tournament’s biggest stars.

His numbers alone were enough to shock the entire baseball world.

During the six-game tournament...

He blasted 12 home runs.

Including the Spring Tournament and Summer Koshien, he had already hit 15 home runs during just his first semester of high school.

Even more unbelievable...

He completed four consecutive complete-game shutouts, never allowing a single run.

The media quickly compiled every statistic from his historic Koshien performance.

Nothing escaped their attention.

Even his pitching data from both arms was carefully analyzed.

Ushijima Wakatoshi

Height: 188 cm

Weight: 160 lbs (73 kg)

Switch pitcher / Switch hitter

Maximum Velocity

Right-handed: 158 km/h

Left-handed: 142 km/h

Pitch Arsenal

Right-handed

Four-Seam Fastball

Two-Seam Fastball

Cutter

High-Speed Jet Ball

Forkball

Left-handed

Four-Seam Fastball

Slider

Curveball

Forkball

Batting Profile

Bats left-handed from the right-handed batter’s box, specializing in precise infield hits.

Bats right-handed from the left-handed batter’s box, specializing in driving balls deep into the outfield.

Possesses exceptional home-run power, even while using a wooden bat.

Copies of this scouting report soon reached baseball programs all across Japan.

More than 4,000 high schools received detailed information on Seido’s ace.

Meanwhile, back in China...

Ushijima’s popularity exploded.

Although baseball wasn’t one of the country’s major sports, countless highlight videos from Koshien spread across short-video platforms.

Pitch after pitch.

Home run after home run.

Fans watched his performances repeatedly.

His Koshien résumé spoke for itself.

Ushijima Wakatoshi — Summer Koshien Statistics

4 Starts

38 Innings Pitched

0 Earned Runs Allowed

18 Consecutive Strikeouts (Tournament Record)

27 Strikeouts in a Single Game

70+ Total Strikeouts

12 Home Runs

18 Runs Scored

1 Single

3 Doubles

2 Triples

12 Home Runs

When professional scouts looked over those numbers...

Most of them fell silent.

This wasn’t simply a baseball prodigy.

It was a monster among monsters.

Even several professional players publicly praised Ushijima’s performances after watching the tournament.

His reputation continued to grow both in Japan and abroad.

After winning the championship...

Seido returned home carrying the Koshien title.

The entire school had already prepared a grand celebration.

Teachers.

Students.

Alumni.

Everyone came to welcome the champions.

That evening, the baseball club held a banquet to celebrate.

”Yahaha!”

Kuramochi laughed loudly as he raised his drink.

The entire team was immersed in the joy of becoming national champions.

The following day...

The third-year players gathered outside the practice field.

For the first time in months...

There was no pressure.

No upcoming game.

Only memories.

”...Even now, it still feels like a dream.”

Isashiki gazed across the field.

”We really made it to Koshien.”

”And we actually won.”

Three years of sweat and hard work...

Had finally been rewarded.

”I barely slept last night.”

Ryosuke laughed helplessly.

”I still can’t believe it.”

Nearby...

Masuko continued eating as usual.

Nothing had changed there.

Chris smiled quietly.

”Now we can retire without any regrets.”

Yuki glanced toward him.

”Chris...”

”Are you disappointed you couldn’t play in the final?”

Chris shook his head.

”Not at all.”

”Being able to start in the semifinal and finish that game...”

”That was enough.”

”I got to leave my own mark on Koshien.”

Everyone fell silent.

Before the semifinal, Ushijima had personally asked Coach Kataoka to let Chris start.

Because of Chris’s shoulder injury, the entire team had carefully adjusted their defensive strategy.

They repeatedly reminded him not to make full-power throws or aggressive pickoff attempts.

Protecting his shoulder had become everyone’s priority.

As a result, Seido’s defense carried even greater pressure throughout the semifinal.

The extra workload left many players exhausted by the time they reached the championship game.

Even the offense couldn’t perform at its usual level.

Fortunately...

They had still won.

Otherwise, Chris knew he would have blamed himself forever.

”But summer vacation’s almost over.”

One player sighed.

”We still have the National Sports Festival next month.”

Yuki nodded.

”The coach already explained everything.”

”Only the third-years will participate.”

”The first and second-years will stay behind.”

”They need to prepare for the Autumn Tournament.”

Everyone understood the reasoning.

After all...

The future of Seido belonged to the younger players now.

”Our pitching staff still needs work.”

One player sighed.

”But this year’s first-years are talented.”

”Especially the pitchers.”

”As for the lineup...”

”Ushijima is already our most reliable hitter.”

”And then there’s Haruichi.”

Yuki nodded in agreement.

”Once we graduate...”

”The offense will revolve around Ushijima...”

”Miyuki...”

”Shirasu...”

”And Haruichi.”

”Especially Haruichi and Shirasu.”

”After experiencing Koshien...”

”They’ll become even stronger hitters.”

The departing seniors looked at each other with mixed emotions.

Out of Seido’s nine regular starters...

Four key players would soon graduate.

Ryosuke.

Isashiki.

Yuki.

Masuko.

Losing that much experience would leave a huge hole in the lineup.

Chris smiled.

”If nothing unexpected happens...”

”Ushijima will become the cleanup hitter.”

Everyone nodded immediately.

”Of course.”

”He hit 12 home runs at Koshien.”

”And 15 home runs during his very first semester.”

Ryosuke laughed.

”At this rate...”

”He might reach 100 career home runs before graduating.”

Masuko finally looked up from his food.

”If that really happens...”

”...that would be terrifying.”

The seniors laughed together.

For the first time in a long while...

There was no pressure.

No anxiety.

Only satisfaction.

Their high school dream had already been fulfilled.

Soon...

Classes would resume.

The third-years would continue practicing with the team, but their competitive days were coming to an end.

From now on...

The future belonged to the next generation.

Suddenly, Yuki smiled.

”...You know...”

”I’m actually looking forward to the retirement game.”

”Hah!”

Isashiki burst into laughter.

He had almost forgotten about Seido’s long-standing tradition.

The third-year retirement game.

Tanba grinned mischievously.

”Jun...”

”This is your last chance to blow Ushijima away.”

”You’d better give it everything you’ve got.”

”Hahaha!”

The joke instantly sent every third-year into laughter.

The pressure of Koshien was finally gone.

Now...

They could simply enjoy the final memories of their high school baseball careers.

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