Chapter 17: Blaze — Formation of the Strongest Team, the Ten-Year Quest, and the Tragedy (4)
The Draig Plains — a vast snowy field marking the border between Snowplate City and the Guiltina Continent.
A colossal expanse of snow stretched out endlessly, cloaked in pure white silence.
Not a trace of humans or animals could...
Chapter 530: Inashiro Battle – The Power of Will
"As expected of Sawamura-senpai... and Narumiya-senpai too. That kind of hitting and pitching—it's just insane. Koushu, who do you think is going to win this match?"
From the stands, Seto Takuma watched the dugouts of both teams, eyes locked on Eijun Sawamura and Narumiya Mei. Hi...
Chapter 529: Inashiro Match – Clash of the Geniuses
"Kazuya, I told you once—if you didn’t join us, I’d make you regret it."
"You may have won that summer... but that was just a fluke. This time, I’m going to correct that mistake!"
On the mound, Narumiya Mei’s sharp eyes locked onto the batter’s box. His expres...
Chapter 16: Blaze — Formation of the Strongest Team, the Ten-Year Quest, and the Tragedy (3)
After some commotion, I calmed everyone with illusion magic, and we were finally able to sit down and discuss the subjugation mission.
I placed the communication lacrima I’d received from Council Elder Yajima on the table and unfolded a...
Chapter 15: Blaze — Formation of the Strongest Team, the Ten-Year Quest, and the Tragedy (2)
A train bound for the northern city of Snowplate, located in the farthest reaches of the Ishgar Continent, near the border with the Guiltina Continent.
Normally, the train would be filled with noisy children, gossiping housewives, and pas...
Chapter 528: Inashiro Match – Worth and Existence
"Center field!!"
As the ball streaked across the sky, Tadano's expression changed drastically behind home plate.
He leapt up, shouting toward center field at the top of his lungs.
He had seen Eijun’s batting stance break down mid-swing—
So how the hell di...
Chapter 527: A Tenacious Hit in the Inashiro Match
“First pitch—high and outside, just slightly off the mark, a foul ball down the third-base line!”
Was his reaction just a little slow?
At home plate, Tadano’s brows furrowed slightly. He gave a sharp, calculating glance toward Eijun standing beside him.
Eijun...
Chapter 14: Blaze — Formation of the Strongest Team, the Ten-Year Quest, and the Tragedy (1)
Year X781, early winter.
Inside the guild, Erza, clad in armor, was locked in a heated argument with a group of overgrown juvenile delinquents—who had clearly grown in size but not maturity, dressed in funky outfits.
“Erza! Tod...
Chapter 13: S-Class Wizard Promotion Trial (5)
Tenrou Island’s nightscape—untouched by human presence—radiated a gentle, serene beauty.
Countless stars sparkled in the sky like a celestial celebration, as if to announce a bountiful harvest in autumn.
It was as if the night sky, bathed in moonlight, had been sprinkled w...
Chapter 526: A Breakthrough in the Inashiro Game
It was as if their minds were in sync.
In that fleeting moment, behind the plate, Tadano made his decision.
Since Haruichi was able to stay on top of both fastballs and sliders, it was time to go with a changeup—something with a bigger speed differential to break the balance...
Chapter 525: Haruichi’s Resolve in the Inashiro Game
Eijun has already given it everything he’s got.
He’s done so much—for the team, and for us.
Now… it’s our turn to have his back.
I have to hit it. I will hit it. No matter what—I must crush it!!
A powerful aura rippled out as Haruichi stepped in...
Chapter 12: S-Class Wizard Promotion Trial (4)
Laxus’s lightning bolt flew toward Ciel.
Erza immediately tried to Requip into armor resistant to lightning.
At that very moment—
【It’s not lightning. Switch to armor that resists illusions.】
Ciel’s voice echoed in her mind.
She was baffled. A bo...
Chapter 11: S-Class Wizard Promotion Trial (3)
“Ugh... I’m melting... I’m gonna die like this...”
“Laxus survived this kind of heat...?”
“This is impossible... I have no choice but to strip down...!”
An hour had passed since we left, riding the guild’s private ship.
Though we had set off under...
Chapter 524: The Meaning of a Teammate in the Inashiro Match
"Clang!"
A fierce crack echoed through the stadium.
The sharp edge of the bat collided violently with the ball—
"Whoosh!"
The ball rocketed into the sky.
In that instant, everyone turned their heads sharply,
eyes locked on the white blur flyin...
Chapter 523: The Instinct to Fight in the Inashiro Game
Yabe’s out marked the moment that Eijun and Miyuki had completely taken control of the game.
Next up, the sixth batter—Inashiro’s young catcher Tadano—couldn’t make a dent either.
Even though he locked onto Sawamura’s fastballs,
against the sharp command ...
Chapter 522: The So-Called Resolve in the Inashiro Game
A two-seam fastball—there could be no room for error in control.
If the movement didn’t break sharply enough—if it wasn’t fast or deceptive enough—then it would become an easy target for a powerful batter.
This pitch…would have to be thrown with everything h...
Chapter 521: The Ace’s Relentless Offense in the Inashiro Game
Even if it means getting hit, you're still determined to get on base? That's some admirable resolve, kid.
Then let’s see… if your heart is really as strong as you claim!
From the pitcher's mound, Narumiya Mei stared at Toujou Hideaki, whose eyes burned with unw...
Chapter 520: A Risky Move in the Inashiro Game
But what Miyuki didn’t know—
Was that at this very moment, on the pitcher's mound, Eijun—despite looking calm on the surface—
was hiding a left hand that trembled faintly behind his back.
His face, too, had paled ever so slightly.
“As expected… releasing po...
Chapter 519: Clash with a Formidable Inashiro
"Whoosh!"
"Clang!"
"Bang!"
"Foul!"
After Narumiya raised his velocity, even the power behind his pitches became overwhelming.
Third pitch — an outside fastball.
Miyuki intercepted it again, sending it flying just outside the first-base line.
H...
Chapter 518: Performance in the Inashiro Game
"Whoosh!"
"Clang!"
Another sharp cutter aimed at the inside corner.
Yamada, batting eighth, couldn’t get the barrel on the ball.
He barely managed to pull it, lofting it into the air.
"Left field!"
Miyuki called out loudly from home plate.
Aso...
Chapter 517: Self-State During the Inashiro Game
"Strike! Batter out! Three outs — change!"
As the umpire raised his right hand and shouted with authority, at the batter’s box, Haruichi's expression twisted in frustration.
Three consecutive inside fastballs!
Haruichi clenched his teeth and let his arms drop in hel...
Chapter 516: The Champion's Rhythm — Inashiro in Control
The mighty Prince of Tokyo—
Narumiya Mei had already taken down two batters with ease, seemingly without even needing to go full power.
Tens of thousands of spectators in the stadium were left stunned.
“Beautiful pitching, Mei!”
“Two outs! Two outs!...
Chapter 515: Suppressed by Inashiro
"Bottom of the first, Seidou High School's offense. Leading off, shortstop—Kuramochi!"
“No need to go all-out right away,”
Coach Kataoka said calmly from the dugout before the inning started.
“Try to pick up the fastball's trajectory and swing when you see the chance. Be bol...
Chapter 514: The Expected Difficulty of the Inashiro Match
“A sharp hit! Cleanup ace Narumiya Mei perfectly timed Sawamura’s outside fastball, pulling it to right-center for a clean hit! The runner from second returned home easily—Inashiro Industrial takes the early lead in the top of the first!!”
“Nice hit, Mei!”
Chapter 513: First-Inning Run Lost Against Inashiro
After successfully retiring Yamaoka, Eijun let out a quiet breath of relief.
Judging from his condition so far, he felt confident that he could still handle Inashiro’s batting lineup.
His arm injury, while bothersome, seemed to be within the limits he had anticipated.
...
Chapter 512: Impact and Adjustment in the Inashiro Match
“Hit and run!!”
Just as Carlos took off running—and the ball flashed through the air—a collective gasp erupted from the stands.
Inashiro Industrial wasn’t holding anything back in this opening inning.
Whoosh!
A blur of motion—
The ball ...
Chapter 511: The Opening Dilemma of the Inashiro Match
With his tall frame, dark skin, and confident smile—Carlos stood in the batter’s box.
Compared to the summer tournament, his batting average had clearly improved.
While he wasn’t yet as terrifying as his second-part manga counterpart, who could smack home runs out ...
Chapter 510: The King and the Warlord Before the Battle
“No matter what the opponent has planned, all we need to do is stick to our own rhythm. Execute the strategy we discussed yesterday. Remember, don’t judge them based on your summer experience. Every step, every swing, every run—it could all determine the outcome of this game. Y...
Chapter 509: The Grand Festival Begins
October 24th, Sunday. Clear skies.
On this bright and sunny day, Jingu Stadium in Tokyo is set to host the grandest event of the autumn season—
The Tokyo Metropolitan Fall Tournament Finals.
Two powerhouse schools stand atop the over 200 high school teams in Tokyo:
Seido...
Chapter 508: Shared Resolve
Everyone present had similar thoughts running through their heads—just like Eijun.
After all, it was the first time Haruichi had been placed in the cleanup spot. A slight change in demeanor was to be expected, and no one thought much of it.
At that moment, Eijun had already forgotten just how di...