Cherish the time

Chapter 154

It seems that because of the general recognition of his outstanding strength in the Honinbo competition, the fact that Shinto won the final challenge qualification for the title of celebrity did not cause too much trouble.

However, the degree of attention that Jindo has received has risen to a higher level because of this. One time when he went to see his grandfather, he was dragged by a group of old people and called "Mr. Jinto".

Shinto Heihachi sat on the side, waving his fan, laughing so hard that his mouth almost split open.

The night before Game [-] of the Masters final.

Shinto is fighting Sawei.

——It is not accurate to say that it is a fight.

Because they just communicate with their minds, and they don't place pieces on the chessboard.

...

"13 of twelve, jump. 』

"12 of twelve, block. 』

"12 of [-], Xiaojian. 』

"11 of twelve, long. 』

...

The two sat facing each other with their eyes closed, and their responses to each other were undisturbed, as if they had imprinted the entire chess record in their minds.

This kind of game is a part of their daily sideshows. Also included in the sideshow are one-color chess, left-right fighting, and mid-game swaps, which will never appear in regular games.

After thirty more hands, one person and one ghost opened their eyes one after the other.

"It's actually possible to snatch two eyes in the closing stage," Shindo touched his nose, "You're in good shape." 』

"kindness. 』Zuo Wei sat across from him, with lowered eyebrows, and he tapped his folding fan, wondering what he was thinking.

"nervous? 』Seeing his wandering look, Shinto asked casually and stretched his waist.

"..." Zuo Wei shook his head, then frowned slightly, "...I have seen that starry sky before. 』

"kindness? 』His endless speech made Shindo feel very puzzled.

"Before you went to see Master Zhusheng, I have seen the starry sky I saw in the chess game—" He spoke slowly, with seriousness in his soft words, " That was when I was playing chess with Mr. Abe...so Xingyu was on the chessboard side. 』

"...I saw it again when I was playing chess with you just now. 』

Shindo was silent for a moment, "After the game is over tomorrow, shall we go find Mr. Takebu again?" 』

Clinker Zuowei shook his head, "No need.I know what it is, and I don't need to bother the lord. 』

"What is it?" ’ Shinto asked subconsciously.

Zuo Wei smiled slightly, "It's Go." 』

This mysterious and mysterious conversation has come to an end.

The two reviewed the chess game for a while, then went to bed early to think about tomorrow's game.

After saying goodnight, Shinto lay on the bed, looked at Saori's back sitting with the light for a while, and then fell asleep in a daze.

Listening to Shinto's gradual and steady breathing, Sato quietly closed his eyes.

Chess records slipped through his mind.

Since he came to this world, every chess record, every game, every insight, every breakthrough he has read...all come to mind one by one.

In the next instant, it was nothingness.

This soul wandering in the world and having been wandering for thousands of years breathed a sigh of relief, and slowly opened those violet eyes.

He stretched out his hand with a faint silver light, staring blankly at the lines on his palm.

"Is this... the meaning of my existence?" 』

The next day.

As soon as Shinto walked to the entrance of the street where the chess academy is located, he saw Kuwahara Jin standing at the door talking to Taya Yukihiro.

At the same time, Kuwahara also saw him holding a carton of milk.

Then the old man waved at him, beckoning him to come over.

Shindo knew that the old man wouldn't have any good ideas, so he probably used him as a spear to hit Taya Yukihiro.

But he had no choice but to walk over with a very polite smile.

Sure enough, as soon as he walked over, before he could even say hello, Kuwahara hugged him by the shoulders.

"Hehehe, Taya, this little guy is not simple!" Kuwahara squeezed his shoulder with a look of familiarity with him, "It's much better than that kid in your family, not to mention, it's better than you , and it may not be possible to go anywhere.”

Toyayukiyo's face remained unchanged, "I know this."

"I'm an old thing that should have given way to young people a long time ago, and you are different." Kuwahara continued to laugh, but the words he said were straightforward and sharp, without any concealment, "If you don't go all out, The hat of the five-time champion will have to be taken off by a little guy in his teens."

"So what." Taya Xingyang stood with his arms tied, still unmoved, "As long as he can beat me, that's what he deserves."

"Okay, okay, okay." Kuwahara laughed and clapped his hands, "Unfortunately, I was expecting that little guy named Taya Ryo to compete with you in the Masters, and stage a big Taya Celebrity 'Change' into a 'Little Toya Celebrity'... Now it seems that there is not much hope." After speaking, he let go of the arm that was holding Shinto, and walked into the gate of the chess academy with his hands behind his back.

As soon as Kuwahara left, Shinto looked up at Taya Yukihiro, and then saw that the other party was also looking at him.

"Good morning, Uncle Taya." Shinto greeted him.

"Good morning, Hikari." Taya Yukiyo nodded, and then the two walked towards the elevator together.

As he walked, Taya Yukiyo suddenly said, "...don't take what Kuwamoto Inbo said just now."

"Since the title is based on victory or defeat, it should be won by those who are capable. What Kuwamoto Inbo said and did just now is to disturb our mood."

His tone was steady and his content was very concise, but he was trying to calm Shinto's emotions and remind him not to be confused by Kuwahara's behavior.

——『This is Toya Yukihiro. 』

He looked at the profile of this man known as "the man closest to the chess god in the world", he couldn't help but sighed in his heart, and nodded slightly to express his gratitude, "I see."

After getting out of the elevator and arriving at the Youxuan Room, the two who had already become frequent visitors of the Youxuan Room consciously found their own seats and sat down.

It was 10:[-] in the morning, [-] minutes before the start of the game.

Zuowei knelt and sat behind Shinto, closing his eyebrows and closing his eyes, his face solemn.

Shinto knew that he was adjusting his state, so he didn't talk to him, but just sat on the cushion in a daze.

1 minute before the start of the game——

"Shinto Hikaru," Taya Yukihiro suddenly closed his eyes softly, "finally... I can really sit on both sides of the chessboard with you as an opponent."

"I've been looking forward to this day for a long time."

"From the first day I saw you in the clubhouse, I knew that you would become my opponent in the not-too-distant future."

"And this day, it really didn't come too late."

He opened his eyes, a pair of light brown pupils filled with majesty and courage, "Let's have a wonderful game!"

"I can't wish for it! Sato also opened his eyes, and met Taya Yukihiro's sight without fear.

The match begins——!