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

Chapter 144: The More Provoked, the Tougher They Become · 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

”Wow—what an aggressive inside attack!”

”That’s Ushijima’s style—dominating the inside corner!”

”Strikeout looking!!!”

”Nice one, Ushijima! That’s your first K today!”

”He’s on fire!!!”

The stands erupted in thunderous cheers as Seido’s supporters roared in excitement.

Watching the game live for the first time, Yuki Masashi was stunned.

He hadn’t expected Seido to be this popular—nor had he expected his cousin to command such overwhelming attention.

But after witnessing that beast-like pitching up close, he understood.

It was deserved.

Sensen’s first batter was struck out—just like how Maki had struck out Seido’s leadoff hitter earlier.

”Man… I almost feel bad for them,” Kuramochi muttered from shortstop.

On the mound, Ushijima caught the return throw calmly.

”One out,” Miyuki reminded him.

Sensen’s second batter stepped up.

Ushijima didn’t hesitate.

First pitch—inside.

Clang!!!

The bat connected, sending the ball sharply down the line—

Thud!

”Foul ball!”

”Damn it…” the batter clicked his tongue. ”I rushed it. That pitch was faster and sharper than I expected.”

But Miyuki had already taken note.

Even a single pitch could change the flow of the game.

As catcher, he had to read everything.

”They’re starting to look for the inside,” Ushijima said quietly on the mound.

It was only natural.

After several innings, Sensen had clearly noticed his tendency.

”I like attacking inside,” Ushijima thought. ”That’s where I win my battles.”

”If they’re targeting it… then let’s see if they can actually hit it.”

He glanced at Miyuki.

Miyuki met his gaze—and immediately understood.

So you noticed too.

”Our pitcher really is sharp,” Miyuki thought with a grin. ”Calm, observant… and confident.”

”Even if they’re expecting it, that doesn’t mean they can hit it.”

Miyuki gave the sign.

Inside pitch.

Again.

Whoosh!

Ushijima fired a two-seam fastball toward the same inside trajectory.

The batter’s eyes widened.

He committed to the swing.

Now!

But just as the bat was about to make contact—

The ball suddenly tailed inward.

That tiny movement was enough.

The bat sliced through empty air.

Thump!

”Strike!”

”Two-seamer!” the batter exclaimed in disbelief.

The umpire couldn’t hide his surprise.

”This pitcher… he’s fearless.”

”They’re clearly waiting for inside pitches, and yet he keeps going back there.”

”Most pitchers would avoid that after nearly getting hit earlier…”

”But he still challenges them head-on?”

Generally, pitchers avoided the inside corner.

It was risky—too close to the batter, too easy to turn into a hit.

Most preferred the safer outer edges.

But Ushijima was different.

He thrived on confrontation.

And unlike reckless pitchers, he had the skill to back it up.

Even after being fouled off, he didn’t back down.

He doubled down.

This wasn’t just aggression anymore—

It was domination.

He intended to completely control the inside corner, crushing the opponent’s confidence with sheer power.

”Strike three! Batter out!”

The second batter went down swinging.

The crowd erupted once more, louder than before.

Even the reporters in attendance were taken aback.

They had covered Seido games before—but never with this level of intensity.

On the mound, Ushijima allowed himself a small smile.

He could feel the energy of the crowd.

And he liked it.

Next up—Sensen’s cleanup hitter.

Ushijima’s lips curled slightly.

Let’s see what you’ve got.

First pitch—inside again.

The batter didn’t hesitate.

He swung hard.

But just before contact—

The ball shifted slightly, and his bat clipped the bottom of it.

Miss.

Second pitch—inside once more.

The batter’s frustration flared.

He swung even harder.

But this time—

The ball dropped sharply.

”Sinker…!”

He missed completely.

Third pitch.

Again—inside.

The batter’s patience snapped.

”Don’t underestimate me, you brat!!!”

He swung with everything he had.

He guessed fastball. Maybe a two-seam.

But—

The ball sank again.

Even deeper this time.

”Another… sinker?!”

Thump!

”Strike three!”

The batter stood frozen.

Three pitches.

All inside.

All different.

And all unhittable.

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