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

Chapter 140: Digging a Trap for the Seniors · Nov 12, 2026

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101 Chapter 101 101: I Anticipated Your Prediction 2026-11-12
102 Chapter 102 102: The Showdown Continues 2026-11-12
103 Chapter 103 103: Battle of Wits 2026-11-12
104 Chapter 104 104: The Changes in You Shunshin 2026-11-12
105 Chapter 105 105: Isashiki — The Joy of Not Being the One Getting Scolded 2026-11-12
106 Chapter 106 106: Two Types of Cutter 2026-11-12
107 Chapter 107 107: Stealing All the Way 2026-11-12
108 Chapter 108 108: The Silent King — Narumiya Mei 2026-11-12
109 Chapter 109 109: Guessing 2026-11-12
110 Chapter 110 110: Sawamura, Who Isn’t Very Smart 2026-11-12
111 Chapter 111 111: You Shunshin’s Last Summer 2026-11-12
112 Chapter 112 112: Untitled 2026-11-12
113 Chapter 113 113: Complete Game 2026-11-12
114 Chapter 114 114: The Next Opponent — Yakushi High School 2026-11-12
115 Chapter 115 116: Seidou Goes Berserk 2026-11-12
116 Chapter 116 115: Raizō’s Provocation 2026-11-12
117 Chapter 117 117: The Loud Senior Gets Struck Out 2026-11-12
118 Chapter 118 118: Sawamura’s Enviable Talent 2026-11-12
119 Chapter 119 119: Narumiya Mei Is Being Manipulated 2026-11-12
120 Chapter 120 120: Seido vs. Yakushi High School 2026-11-12
121 Chapter 121 121: Raichi Todoroki 2026-11-12
122 Chapter 122 122: A Powerful Start 2026-11-12
123 Chapter 123 123: Isashiki’s Roar 2026-11-12
124 Chapter 124: One Inning Crushes Yakushi High School 2026-11-12
125 Chapter 125: The Ace Takes the Stage 2026-11-12
126 Chapter 126: A Powerful Showdown Between Pitchers 2026-11-12
127 Chapter 127 127: The Two Aces Feel the Pressure 2026-11-12
128 Chapter 128 128: Provocation? 2026-11-12
129 Chapter 129 129: Is This Retribution? 2026-11-12
130 Chapter 130 130: Head-on Showdown! Suppressing Raichi Todoroki 2026-11-12
131 Chapter 131 131: A Stunning Performance 2026-11-12
132 Chapter 132: Raichi Todoroki Strikes Out 2026-11-12
133 Chapter 133: The Sharp Cutter 2026-11-12
134 Chapter 134: The Match Ends 2026-11-12
135 Chapter 135: Ushijima, Do You Know How to Throw a Curveball? 2026-11-12
136 Chapter 136: I Shouldn’t Have Asked 2026-11-12
137 Chapter 137: The Noisy Training Routine 2026-11-12
138 Chapter 138: Slider 2026-11-12
139 Chapter 139: Quietly Doing Big Things 2026-11-12
140 Chapter 140: Digging a Trap for the Seniors 2026-11-12
141 Chapter 141: I Must Get to Koshien This Year 2026-11-12
142 Chapter 142: Opening Tactics 2026-11-12
143 Chapter 143: I’ll Give You a Taste of Ups and Downs 2026-11-12
144 Chapter 144: The More Provoked, the Tougher They Become 2026-11-12
145 Chapter 145: The Oppressive Presence of 195 cm 2026-11-12
146 Chapter 146: The Game Within the Game 2026-11-12
147 Chapter 147: The Double Pressure of Base-Stealing 2026-11-12
148 Chapter 148: Sensen’s Provocation 2026-11-12
149 Chapter 149: The More Provoked, the Stronger He Becomes 2026-11-12
150 Chapter 150: Pitcher Duel 2026-11-12

”The one I strike out runs twenty laps.”

Coach Kataoka’s voice was calm—

But the words hit like a hammer.

”USHIJIMA—DIE!!!”

Kuramochi, Isashiki, Masuko, Shirasu, Furuya, and the others exploded instantly.

”YOU BASTARD!!!”

”YOU SET US UP!!!”

Meanwhile—

Miyuki and the rest could only laugh at the chaos.

Ushijima Wakatoshi stood in the batter’s box, grinning.

This was exactly what he wanted.

With his batting ability, his chances of surviving were far higher than the others.

But for everyone else?

This was a disaster waiting to happen.

On the mound—

Coach Kataoka radiated pressure.

Not just any pressure—

The kind that belonged to a former ace.

Even after years away from competition, his presence was overwhelming.

Ushijima’s grin widened.

This… is amazing.

This was the strongest aura he had ever faced in the batter’s box.

Stronger than:

Manaka Kaname from Ichidai

Sanada Shunpei from Yakushi

You Shunshin from Akikawa

Taichi Hiromi from Kiryu

None of them compared.

Even if Kataoka hadn’t gone pro—

At his peak, he had definitely been among the best high school pitchers in the country.

Of course, after six or seven years without serious competition, his level had dropped.

But still—

He was dangerous.

CLANG!!!

The first pitch came in fast—

And Ushijima swung instantly.

The ball shot foul.

”…Whoa.”

Everyone stared.

Even adjusting for the raised mound—

Even with the altered angle—

Ushijima still caught up to it.

”That pitch was nasty…”

”Faster than expected—and from a higher release point too.”

”If it were me, I’d have completely whiffed…”

Isashiki muttered in disbelief.

But the coach didn’t hold back.

Pitch after pitch—

High outside

Low inside

High inside

Low outside

Good pitches. Bad pitches.

All of them over 140 km/h.

And Ushijima—

Swung at every single one.

And kept up.

To him, this wasn’t unfamiliar.

He had already faced fastballs over 150 km/h before.

Compared to that—

These were manageable.

The only difference was the angle.

Still—

Keeping up didn’t mean getting a hit.

Fouling off pitches and making contact were two completely different things.

A hit required putting the ball in play—

And reaching base.

Right now—

This was a pure duel.

Pitcher vs batter.

”…That’s fifteen pitches already.”

Kominato wiped the sweat from his forehead.

”…It’s coming.”

Miyuki narrowed his eyes.

”A breaking ball.”

On the mound—

Coach Kataoka made his decision.

”Here it comes!”

The pitch left his hand—

Ushijima swung.

But—

The moment he did—

He realized it.

Too slow.

A curveball.

After fifteen fastballs—

The sudden drop in speed and sharp arc disrupted his timing completely.

But—

Ushijima reacted.

Mid-swing—

He forced his body to adjust.

From a horizontal swing—

To a downward scoop.

CLANG!!

The bat barely made contact.

”Tch—!”

”A curveball…!”

The ball bounced weakly into the infield.

No hesitation—

Ushijima dropped the bat and sprinted.

”So fast!”

The infielder rushed the throw.

THWACK!

Ushijima dove—

Hand stretching forward—

”SAFE!”

”…YES!”

Ushijima clenched his fist as he stood.

”Twenty laps avoided.”

Silence.

Then—

The others slowly turned toward him.

”…That bastard.”

Isashiki’s face twitched.

”I’m killing him tonight.”

”Call me.”

Kominato smiled.

”…I’m in too.”

Masuko cracked his knuckles.

Meanwhile—

Coach Kataoka stood on the mound, eyes gleaming.

That hit—

Shouldn’t have worked.

Adjusting mid-swing to a curveball—

Making contact—

And still reaching base?

Anyone else would have been out.

No question.

But Ushijima—

Didn’t even run properly.

He lunged.

Dived.

Forced his way onto the base.

That alone proved it.

Ninety-nine percent of players… wouldn’t have made it.

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