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

Chapter 199: Gold-Level Home Run · Nov 12, 2026

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151 Chapter 151: Seido’s Specialty — Brothers Home Run 2026-11-12
152 Chapter 152: The Match Ends — New Record 2026-11-12
153 Chapter 153: Before the Finals! Slider Evolution 2026-11-12
154 Chapter 154: The Showdown Before the Finals 2026-11-12
155 Chapter 155: The Post-Finals Debriefing Meeting 2026-11-12
156 Chapter 156: The Strategies of Both Sides 2026-11-12
157 Chapter 157: The Legend of Seido 2026-11-12
158 Chapter 158: The Shock of the Fatty Senior 2026-11-12
159 Chapter 159: Head-On Confrontation! Overwhelming Suppression 2026-11-12
160 Chapter 160: Don’t Be Selfish! Let’s Shoulder This Together 2026-11-12
161 Chapter 161: The Final! Seido vs. Inashiro 2026-11-12
162 Chapter 162: King vs. King: A Fiery Opening 2026-11-12
163 Chapter 163: Mutual Recognition 2026-11-12
164 Chapter 164: Seido’s Relentless Offense! Inashiro Under Pressure! 2026-11-12
165 Chapter 165: Last Year’s Grudge! An Eye for an Eye! 2026-11-12
166 Chapter 166: A 150 km/h Two-Seam! A Shocking Opening 2026-11-12
167 Chapter 167: An Overwhelming Strikeout!!! 2026-11-12
168 Chapter 168: The Shock of the Cutter! Shirakawa’s Fury 2026-11-12
169 Chapter 169: Cutter Establishes Authority! Three Consecutive Strikeouts to Open the Game 2026-11-12
170 Chapter 170: Complaints from Two Catchers 2026-11-12
171 Chapter 171: Inashiro’s Cleanup Batter 2026-11-12
172 Chapter 172: The Man Who Got Outs Complains About Everyone Else Striking Out 2026-11-12
173 Chapter 173: Untitled 2026-11-12
174 Chapter 174: The Resolve Behind a Single Hit 2026-11-12
175 Chapter 175: Defensive Mistake 2026-11-12
176 Chapter 176: Inashiro’s Counterattack 2026-11-12
177 Chapter 177: A Unique Approach 2026-11-12
178 Chapter 178: A Chain of Mistakes 2026-11-12
179 Chapter 179: Shirakawa’s Resentment 2026-11-12
180 Chapter 180: Untitled 2026-11-12
181 Chapter 181: Kominato Leaves the Game Due to Injury 2026-11-12
182 Chapter 182: The Little Brother Opens His Eyes! 2026-11-12
183 Chapter 183: The Best Way to Motivate Furuya 2026-11-12
184 Chapter 184: A Friendly Reminder 2026-11-12
185 Chapter 185: Narumiya Mei’s Winning Pitch 2026-11-12
186 Chapter 186: Narumiya’s Evolution 2026-11-12
187 Chapter 187: The Fallen Emperor Refuses to Yield 2026-11-12
188 Chapter 188: Inashiro’s Captain 2026-11-12
189 Chapter 189: Three-Pitch Strikeout — Narumiya Mei 2026-11-12
190 Chapter 190: Inashiro’s Counterattack 2026-11-12
191 Chapter 191: Using the Rules to His Advantage 2026-11-12
192 Chapter 192: Gradually Unsealing 2026-11-12
193 Chapter 193: The Two Aces Dominate 2026-11-12
194 Chapter 194: The Final Inning 2026-11-12
195 Chapter 195: The Quick Forkball Shocks the Entire Stadium! 2026-11-12
196 Chapter 196: Happy Graduation 2026-11-12
197 Chapter 197: Summer Continues 2026-11-12
198 Chapter 198: The Silent Narumiya Mei 2026-11-12
199 Chapter 199: Gold-Level Home Run 2026-11-12
200 Chapter 200: The Eve of the Koshien Battle 2026-11-12

”How was it?”

After the game, Yuki Tetsuya brought his family over to meet Ushijima.

The first person he asked was naturally his younger brother.

After all, Masashi had watched the entire match from the stands.

Masashi crossed his arms and maintained his usual cool expression.

”It was impressive.”

Then he added seriously:

”But I think I can hit those pitches.”

The atmosphere instantly froze.

Yuki blinked.

Then he laughed.

”Haha! Then hurry up and enter Seidou next year.”

”You can challenge your cousin yourself.”

Masashi immediately replied:

”I want to do it now.”

The moment he finished speaking, his competitive spirit exploded.

It was as if someone had turned on a gas stove at maximum heat.

The temperature around him seemed to rise several degrees.

His parents, aunt, and uncle instinctively took a step backward.

”Too hot.”

”Way too hot.”

”Somebody turn down the fire.”

Masashi ignored them completely.

His eyes remained locked on Ushijima.

Yuki chuckled.

”Now?”

”Your cousin won’t waste his time bullying you.”

”If you want to hit his pitches, you’ll have to wait until you join Seidou.”

”Boom!”

The flames of competition instantly grew even stronger.

Masashi looked as though he wanted to challenge Ushijima immediately.

”Masashi.”

Yuki’s father sighed.

”Turn off the gas stove.”

”You’re about to burn your old man.”

At that moment, Ushijima finally finished his interview and walked over.

The first thing he saw was his cousin standing there with a face full of unwillingness.

”What are you doing?”

Smack.

He casually tapped Masashi on the head.

The terrifying aura instantly disappeared.

The gas stove was extinguished.

Everyone secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Masashi looked up stubbornly.

”I want to hit your pitches.”

His tone was serious.

Ushijima nodded.

”Then come to Seidou.”

”When you get here, I’ll throw as many pitches as you want.”

”But right now?”

He glanced at his cousin.

”You’re still too weak.”

”Forget 150 km/h.”

”I could strike you out with a 140 km/h inside Fastball.”

Masashi’s face immediately darkened.

The gas stove nearly reignited.

Unfortunately, Ushijima delivered another finger flick to his forehead.

The flames died once again.

”How long are Mom and Dad staying?”

Ushijima turned toward his parents.

His mother smiled.

”We’re flying back tomorrow.”

”We can’t stay for Koshien.”

”Your father still has work.”

Ushijima nodded.

He had expected this answer.

However, his mother quickly added:

”But if Seidou reaches the Koshien Finals, we’ll come back.”

A smile appeared on Ushijima’s face.

”Then I’ll make sure you have a reason to come.”

His father laughed loudly.

”Good!”

”That’s the spirit!”

After thinking for a moment, Ushijima said:

”Since you’re leaving tomorrow, let’s have dinner at Uncle’s house tonight.”

”Yuki and I will ask Coach Kataoka for permission.”

”We have about a week before Koshien begins anyway.”

The adults naturally agreed.

”Good.”

”Then we’ll prepare dinner first.”

”You boys handle your team’s arrangements.”

Soon afterward, Ushijima returned to the team bus.

The rest of Seidou was already waiting.

After boarding, he immediately approached Coach Kataoka.

”Coach.”

”I’d like to request leave for tonight.”

Coach Kataoka looked over.

”What is it?”

”My parents came all the way from China to watch the final.”

”They’re flying back tomorrow morning.”

”Yuki and I would like to have dinner with them tonight.”

After hearing the explanation, Kataoka nodded without hesitation.

”No problem.”

”Then we’ll move the celebration banquet to tomorrow evening.”

”Thank you, Coach.”

The two brothers immediately bowed.

When the team returned to school, another surprise was waiting.

The school administration had gathered at the entrance.

Teachers.

Staff.

School leaders.

Everyone was there.

After all, Seidou had finally returned to Summer Koshien after six long years.

The baseball club manager had even prepared celebratory fireworks.

As the players arrived, fireworks crackled across the campus.

Cheers erupted from every direction.

The third-year players looked especially emotional.

For many of them, this was the happiest moment of their high school lives.

That evening, Ushijima joined Yuki’s family for dinner.

The atmosphere was warm and lively.

During the meal, Ushijima mentioned something important.

”This summer, I probably won’t be able to come home.”

July had been occupied by the Summer Tournament.

August would be occupied by Koshien.

There simply wasn’t enough time.

His parents had already prepared themselves mentally.

His mother smiled.

”That’s fine.”

”Just focus on baseball.”

”We’ll watch your games from home.”

His father nodded.

”Bring us a championship trophy.”

The next morning.

4:10 AM.

Just like every other day.

Ushijima Wakatoshi was already running.

”Tch.”

Back in the dormitory, Isashiki opened one eye.

”This guy is unbelievable.”

”We just won the West Tokyo Final.”

”Can’t he rest for one day?”

From the neighboring bed, Shirasu replied calmly.

”Koshien hasn’t started yet.”

”Dare to slack off?”

”...No.”

Isashiki immediately got out of bed.

When he stepped into the hallway, he discovered something interesting.

Masuko.

Kuramochi.

Sawamura.

Everyone was already awake.

The same situation was happening throughout the dormitory.

Nobody could sleep.

Not when Koshien was waiting for them.

When they arrived at the practice field, they exchanged knowing smiles.

Sure enough.

There was already a figure running laps.

The familiar silhouette.

The ace.

The person who had dragged all of them toward Koshien.

Ushijima Wakatoshi.

Meanwhile, Ushijima was examining something entirely different.

Yesterday had been July 31st.

The day of the West Tokyo Final.

And after defeating Inashiro, he had received a reward.

A Gold Treasure Chest.

Because of all the celebrations afterward, he had completely forgotten to open it.

Only now did he remember.

”Open.”

[Ding! Treasure Chest Opened]

[Congratulations!]

[Gold Reward Obtained]

[Gold-Level Home Run (Wooden Bat)]

Ushijima’s eyes widened slightly.

Then he immediately opened his status panel.

Name: Ushijima Wakatoshi

Height: 188 cm

Weight: 160 kg

Dominant Hand: Right

Off Hand: Left (Diamond)

Batting Stance: Switch Hitter

Stamina: Diamond

Speed: Gold

Control: Silver

Batting:

• Infield Contact (Gold · Metal Bat)

• Long Hit (Gold · Metal Bat)

• Home Run (Gold · Wooden Bat)

• Home Run (Silver · Metal Bat)

Pitch Types:

• Curveball (Silver)

• Screwball (Silver)

• Sinker (Gold)

• Two-Seam Fastball (Gold)

• Cutter (Gold)

• High-Speed Shootball (Gold)

• Four-Seam Fastball (Diamond)

• Forkball (Diamond)

• Slider (Diamond)

”A Gold-Level Home Run...”

Ushijima couldn’t help smiling.

Then he immediately thought of Narumiya Mei.

”If I had opened this yesterday...”

He clicked his tongue.

”Narumiya probably would’ve given up at least two home runs.”

What a waste.

Unfortunately, missed opportunities remained missed opportunities.

Still, another detail caught his attention.

”Wooden bat?”

His eyes narrowed.

”So this only affects wooden bats?”

”My metal-bat Home Run skill is still Silver.”

That meant his power with wooden bats had now surpassed his power with metal bats.

Interesting.

Very interesting.

As he continued running, a faint smile appeared on his face.

Koshien hadn’t even started yet.

Yet he had already become stronger again.

For everyone else, reaching Koshien was the end of a dream.

For Ushijima Wakatoshi—

It was only the beginning.

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