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Diamond no Ace: Coach, I Want to Be a Batter, Not a Pitcher!

Chapter 55 55: That’s It? Getting Old? · Nov 12, 2026

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51 Chapter 51 51: Seido’s Tradition 2026-11-12
52 Chapter 52 52: Intensive Training — Begins!!! 2026-11-12
53 Chapter 53 53: The Sweat of Youth and Passion 2026-11-12
54 Chapter 54 54: The Determination of the Starting Lineup 2026-11-12
55 Chapter 55 55: That’s It? Getting Old? 2026-11-12
56 Chapter 56 56: Silver Sinker 2026-11-12
57 Chapter 57 57: Seido vs Kiryu 2026-11-12
58 Chapter 58 58: Miyuki’s Sin 2026-11-12
59 Chapter 59 59: Osaka Kiryu’s Shock ( 100 Power Stone) 2026-11-12
60 Chapter 60 60: Who Doesn’t Have a Hidden Skill? 2026-11-12
61 Chapter 61 61: Seido’s Fourth Batter 2026-11-12
62 Chapter 62 62: Seido’s Ace and Fifth Batter 2026-11-12
63 Chapter 63 63: The Cunning Miyuki 2026-11-12
64 Chapter 64 64: An Unfathomable Pitch! A Powerful and Fearless Throw 2026-11-12
65 Chapter 65 65: The Cutter’s Surprise for Kiryu 2026-11-12
66 Chapter 66 66: A Surprisingly Low Pitch Count 2026-11-12
67 Chapter 67 67: The Sinker’s Despair for Kiryu 2026-11-12
68 Chapter 68 68: The Power of the Sinker 2026-11-12
69 Chapter 69 69: Inashiro Ace, King Narumiya Mei 2026-11-12
70 Chapter 70 70: Narumiya Mei’s Tricks 2026-11-12
71 Chapter 71 71: Narumiya Mei’s Provocation 2026-11-12
72 Chapter 72 72: A Head-on Clash! A Strong Response to the Provocation 2026-11-12
73 Chapter 73 73: Who Said These Are All My Trump Cards? 2026-11-12
74 Chapter 74 74: Shootball 2026-11-12
75 Chapter 75 75: The Summer Preliminaries Begin 2026-11-12
76 Chapter 76 76: Blind Cannon — Masashi 2026-11-12
77 Chapter 77 77: Masashi — Dangerous and Addictive 2026-11-12
78 Chapter 78 78: Preliminary Round 1 — Chris Starts 2026-11-12
79 Chapter 79 79: Good Swing. Don’t Swing Like That Next Time. 2026-11-12
80 Chapter 80 80: Chris Is Excited 2026-11-12
81 Chapter 81 81: The Trust of the Senior Students 2026-11-12
82 Chapter 82 82: The Arrogant Outfield Trio (100 Power Stones) 2026-11-12
83 Chapter 83 83: Addicted, Chris 2026-11-12
84 Chapter 84 84: An Inside-the-Park Home Run 2026-11-12
85 Chapter 85 85: The Speechless Trio 2026-11-12
86 Chapter 86 86: A Howl! The Outfield Interception! 2026-11-12
87 Chapter 87 87: The Shootball That Excited Chris 2026-11-12
88 Chapter 88 88: Your Goals as First Years 2026-11-12
89 Chapter 89 89: Untitled 2026-11-12
90 Chapter 90 90: The Evolutionary Direction of the Shootball 2026-11-12
91 Chapter 91 91: Two People Came to Ask for Advice 2026-11-12
92 Chapter 92 92: Silver Home Run 2026-11-12
93 Chapter 93 93: Signing In for 100 Days 2026-11-12
94 Chapter 94 94: Chris’s Rice Crackers Are Mine ( Bonus Chapter) 2026-11-12
95 Chapter 95 95: Pitch Pairing Strategy 2026-11-12
96 Chapter 96 96: A Powerful Offense 2026-11-12
97 Chapter 97 97: Playing with the Opponent 2026-11-12
98 Chapter 98 98: The Precise Machine — You Shunshin 2026-11-12
99 Chapter 99 99: If You’re So Good, Then You Do It! 2026-11-12
100 Chapter 100 100: A Powerful Response! 2026-11-12

”Ha… haha… hahaha…!”

Inside the batting box, the coach laughed.

He had clearly been provoked, but instead of anger, there was excitement in his eyes.

In all his years coaching Seido’s baseball team…

this was the first time a player had dared to challenge him so openly.

How bold.

Around the field, Assistant Coach Ota, Manager Takashima Rei, and every single player stood frozen.

Only one person remained standing.

Ushijima Wakatoshi.

And he was actually provoking the coach.

”Then let’s go!”

Bang!

The bat cracked.

The ball shot deep into the field.

Ushijima instantly gave chase. When he realized he couldn’t reach it in time, he threw himself forward—

Slide—grab!

Dust flew.

He caught it.

”Didn’t you eat today, Coach?!” he shouted.

Everyone swallowed.

Another pitch.

Bang!!

This one flew even farther.

Ushijima sprinted like a beast, then dove—

Thud!

Caught again.

”Is that all you’ve got?!”

The field went silent.

Third ball.

Bang!

Catch.

”Getting old already, Coach?!”

At this point, the entire team was numb.

This wasn’t calm confidence anymore.

This was outright rebellion.

Who talks to their coach like that?

Didn’t you eat?

Is that all?

Getting old?

Each sentence was basically asking to be hated.

Yet Ushijima kept going.

”If this isn’t working, find someone else! Don’t waste my time!”

Everyone’s brains short-circuited.

Too arrogant.

Too crazy.

Too fearless.

”Heh… heh…”

Coach Kataoka was breathing heavily now after nearly three straight hours of batting.

But instead of anger—

He smiled.

This kid…

He really was something else.

The first high school player he’d ever truly admired.

He turned his gaze.

”Yuki. How about you? Still holding on?”

”Your cousin still provoking me. What about you, Captain?”

Yuki Tetsuya lowered his head.

Memories flashed through his mind.

Being appointed captain.

The trust of his seniors.

The responsibility of leading this team.

A captain should inspire others.

But today…

His cousin had done it for him.

What kind of captain was that?

His trembling legs slowly straightened.

He forced himself up.

Eyes sharp.

Unyielding.

”One more, Coach. I can do it.”

Seeing him stand—

The others followed.

Isashiki gritted his teeth.

”How can a first-year steal the spotlight…?!”

He stood.

Masuko stood.

Kuramochi, Shirasu, Kominato Ryosuke—

One by one.

All seven.

Every single one radiating stubborn willpower.

”COME ON!!!”

Their combined shout shook the field.

Even the coach grinned.

Now this… this was Seido baseball.

Behind them, Furuya and Sawamura stared in disbelief.

”They’re too strong… these upperclassmen…”

”They’re the ones guarding behind us…”

As pitchers, they understood.

A strong defense meant security.

And security meant confidence.

Chris spoke calmly beside them.

”See that? Ushijima isn’t just a pitcher. His defense is just as terrifying.”

”Don’t rush. Focus on fundamentals. Learn more pitches. Improve control.”

”With him anchoring the defense, Seido won’t fall easily.”

The two silently clenched their fists.

They had to catch up.

”Last ball! Don’t slack off!” the coach roared.

Bang!

The final hit.

Training finally ended at 7:30.

Everyone collapsed where they stood.

If they could, they’d sleep right there.

But they still had to shower.

Dragging their exhausted bodies, they headed back to the dorms.

Inside the bathhouse, everyone soaked like lifeless corpses.

”…Oh right,” Ushijima suddenly said, ”we have a practice match in a few days, don’t we?”

”Yeah,” Yuki replied.

”You pitching?”

Ushijima shook his head lazily.

”Better not. I’m dead tired lately. I’ll just play outfield and relax. It’s only a practice game.”

Instant protest.

”Then you definitely pitch,” Isashiki snapped.

”Why?!”

”If you pitch, we don’t have to move,” Kominato said with a grin.

”Yeah,” Kuramochi added. ”Strikeouts mean we can just stand there.”

Even Yuki nodded.

”Less work for us.”

”…You guys are shameless,” Ushijima sighed.

Shirasu laughed.

”Then maybe don’t act so cool provoking the coach earlier.”

”Yeah, you’re pitching. We’re resting.”

Ushijima clicked his tongue.

”Fine. Do whatever you want. Don’t blame me later.”

The bath filled with tired laughter.

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