Infinity Starting with Hikaru no Go

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Upon seeing this, Uemura Tairyu's pupils dilated sharply, and he couldn't help but think in horror, "This person... is terrifying!!"

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Chapter 33 The Tragedy of a King, A Promise for the Future!

Amidst the smoke-filled, fiercely powerful world of chess, the white-clad king looked at the giant chess lion biting at him, a hint of resentment flashing across his face.

Then, that look of resentment turned into one of anticipation, and the eyes hidden behind the mist looked directly at Touya Meijin.

Although Touya Meijin couldn't see the white king's eyes clearly, he could still understand the message the white king wanted to convey to him.

In his mind, a faint yet majestic voice seemed to echo, "I look forward to the day when I can fight you in my prime..."

Upon hearing this, Touya Meijin closed his eyes slightly and said in a deep voice, "Ah, I'm looking forward to it too!"

As if hearing Touya Meijin's response, a satisfied smile appeared on the white king's face before he was devoured by the Go-ryo Lion.

At the same time, this chessboard, which had been through many battles and was riddled with holes, also disappeared with the passing of the White King.

During this process, the giant lion returned to the back of Master Touya and continued to lie dormant.

Then, Meijin Touya withdrew from the world of Go.

Looking back at the game board, a hint of regret flashed in Touya Meijin's eyes.

Because the previous principles of Go were deduced by Meijin Touya, they were not the true principles of Go belonging to the white player.

Therefore, even if the white king sitting in the path of Go ultimately falls to the mouth of the Go master Touya Meijin's giant lion of Go principles, it cannot represent the true victory or defeat.

The white king that Touya Meijin encountered was ultimately incomplete, not the true white king.

Therefore, whether the white player's strategy is stronger or that of Meijin Touya is an unknown.

The only way to find the answer is through a game on the chessboard, through the clash, struggle, and even battle of true chess principles between the two sides.

Then, a solemn expression replaced the look of regret in Touya Meijin's eyes.

The fierce battle in the game of Go just now, and the Go skills displayed by the White King, were enough for Touya Meijin to get a glimpse of the true power of the game.

Even Touya Meijin wasn't entirely confident that he could defeat the true White King.

However, this uncertainty of victory or defeat is precisely what makes Go so enjoyable.

If the ending is already predetermined, it will seem rather boring.

If Meijin Touya's idea were to get out, it would surely cause a stir in the entire Go world.

Because the player who manifested the white king through his own chess principles was merely a boy the same age as Akira Toya.

After calming himself down, Touya Meijin couldn't help but look at Touya Akira beside him.

Akira Touya had already regained his senses the moment Touya Meijin unleashed his full power.

However, after seeing his father's condition, Akira Touya did not disturb him, but instead obediently waited by his side.

At that moment, upon noticing the gaze directed at him by Touya Meijin, he couldn't help but speak up, "Father, what brings you here?"

Meijin Touya did not answer Akira Touya's question, but turned and left, saying, "Let's go, come home with me first."

Seeing this, Akira Toya didn't say anything more and simply followed Meijin Toya out of the Shisui Go Club.

After Touya Meijin left, Uemura Yasutaka finally breathed a sigh of relief.

It was only then that Uemura Tairyu realized that he had been sweating profusely.

It has to be said that through that brief contact, Touya Meijin has left an indelible impression on Uemura Tairyu's mind.

Throughout the entire interaction, Touya Meijin never once glanced at Umura Yasutaka.

Subsequently, Yasutaka Uemura developed a strong curiosity about Touya Meijin.

Driven by curiosity, Uemura Tairyu looked at Ichikawa Harumi, who was still standing nearby, and asked eagerly, "Hey, do you know who that man was?"

After hearing Uemura Yasutaka's question, Harumi Ichikawa was taken aback at first, then looked at him strangely as if he were an alien and asked, "You know how to review games, so your Go skills should be pretty good. How come you don't even know him?"

Uemura Tairyu felt a little uncomfortable under Ichikawa Harumi's gaze, and unconsciously shifted his body slightly, asking curiously, "Is he famous?"

This time, before Harumi Ichikawa could reply, the people playing and watching the game couldn't help but chime in.

"Young man, your information is too outdated! You don't even know Meijin Touya, the number one Go player in contemporary Japan?"

"Meijin Touya is widely recognized in the contemporary Go world as the man closest to the 'divine move.' Even outsiders, when talking about Go, usually think of Meijin Touya first."

"In the island nation's Go world, there are seven major titles, and Meijin Touya holds five of them: Meijin, Kisei, Judan, Oza, and Tengen. Would you say he's famous or not?"

There's a saying in the Go world that when you climb to the top of the Go path, you'll inevitably see Meijin Touya there.

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Through the conversations of those around him, Yasutaka Uemura finally gained a general understanding of Meijin Touya.

Just then, Harumi Ichikawa brought over a Go magazine and handed it to Tairyu Uemura, saying, "Take this. Consider it your reward for helping Akira review the game."

When Uemura Yasutaka took the magazine, he saw that it was an interview with Touya Meijin.

Afterwards, Yasutaka Uemura found a quiet corner and began to flip through the magazine in his hand.

Soon, Uemura Tairyu had flipped through the magazine in his hand and had a clear understanding of Touya Meijin.

At the same time, Yasutaka Uemura couldn't help but marvel at Meijin Touya's strength.

Uemura Yasutaka has never heard of such a feat in his world: holding five titles by himself.

Even someone as powerful as Tengen Dozai only obtained the title of Tengen.

Therefore, in Uemura Tairyu's view, Touya Meijin is very likely the big boss in the "Hikaru no Go" game.

'If Chen Anxia is truly the protagonist of the game *Hikaru no Go*, then helping him defeat the final boss, Touya Meijin, would be the main quest?'

The thought suddenly popped into his mind and lingered there for a long time, the more he thought about it, the more likely it seemed.

However, at this stage, Yasutaka Uemura doesn't know how to verify his ideas.

Putting everything else aside, Uemura Tairyu really didn't know how to ensure that Chen Anxia could successfully defeat Touya Meijin.

Even if he could contact Tengen Doya, Uemura Tairyu couldn't be sure if the top-tier Tengen Doya could defeat Touya Meijin.

Not to mention, there are many other problems that need to be solved.

Therefore, Uemura Tairyu cannot rush this idea; he can only slowly find ways to verify it.

Now, Uemura Tairyu just wants to return to his own world as soon as possible, and before other players discover it, he wants to release information about Touya Meijin and the God's Hand, in order to gain another wave of traffic and popularity for himself.

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Chapter 34 The strongest ability belongs to Chen Anxia's era!

On Zhihu, a user named '威猛龙' posted a thread.

The post is titled "A Brief Discussion on Meijin Touya, the Man Closest to the 'God's Move' in the 'Hikaru no Go' Game!"

'Mighty Dragon' is the registered name of Yasutaka Uemura on Zhihu.com.

The popularity of this post, driven by the current popularity of Yutaka Murakami, has caused its popularity to skyrocket in a short period of time.

People both inside and outside the Go community are paying increasing attention to this post.

Many people are paying attention to this post not because of Uemura Tairyu's popularity, but because the title of the post itself is very attractive.

More accurately, it's the 'divine intervention' that's so captivating.

After all, humans are naturally curious about things that are called 'gods'.

This post directly quotes the magazine's description and record of Meijin Touya, including his achievements since his debut and his feat of winning five major titles.

At the end of the post is a concluding remark by Yasutaka Uemura himself.

"The Go world in the game 'Hikaru no Go' is in the era of Meijin Touya."

"To be a player who lived in the same era as Meijin Touya is both fortunate and unfortunate."

"Fortunately, they were able to witness the birth of a legend."

Unfortunately, they lived in the same era as this legend, but could only be overshadowed by its glory.

"But even someone as skilled as Touya Meijin is still pursuing the so-called 'God's Hand,' and is only known as the man closest to the 'God's Hand.'"

"So, what level of skill does this 'divine move' truly represent? Does such a level of skill really exist in the world of Go?"

Then came a rapid surge in replies.

The story of Touya Meijin is a legend that amazes and shocks everyone who sees it, whether they are inside or outside the industry.

"It's unbelievable that a single player could win all five major titles: Meijin, Kisei, Judan, Oza, and Tengen!!"

“In our Go world, these five titles are held by five top players, and their skill levels are roughly equal.”

"Yes, it would be virtually impossible for any of them to claim those five titles for themselves."

"Master Touya, I would call you the strongest Go player!"

"What kind of level is the 'divine move'? That it could make even a Go master like Touya Meijin strive so hard for it?"

"Could it be that the 'divine move' is the highest realm of Go? The ultimate goal that every Go player pursues throughout their life?"

"I don't understand it, but it's amazing. We can only wait for a master in the Go world to explain the 'divine move'."

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Of course, amidst the astonishment and shock, many others maintained a neutral and dialectical perspective.

"Although Meijin Touya is very strong, he is, after all, a character in a game, not a real person, and cannot be compared with the top players in our Go world."

"That's right, it's understandable that such bug-like characters would appear in games."

"Have you ever thought that the Go world in the game 'Hikaru no Go' might be in a period of decline, with few strong players, which is why Touya Meijin was able to hold all five titles by himself?"

"Hmm, have those who say that the Go world in the game 'Hikaru no Go' is in a period of decline ever thought about the solution to the deadlock that shocked our Go world?"

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On the other hand, top Go players such as Tengen Dosai and 'Wandering in the World' also learned about the matter concerning Meijin Touya and the God's Move.

Without exception, these top Go players were not only intensely curious about Meijin Touya, but also about the divine move that Meijin Touya sought.