Chapter 330: Captain's Speech

"Is this the entire lineup for the new First String?"

"It doesn't look like there are any problems, but we'll have to wait and see how things turn out in the future."

"Well~ with Huangqian and the others holding the fort, Seido's results won't be bad."

"That's true."

People on the sidelines watching Seido's training began discussing their own opinions with those around them after seeing the new Seido First String established.

Meanwhile, the field gradually quieted down after a burst of noise.

Manager Kataoka turned his gaze toward Huangqian Yangyi in the first row.

"Now, next, let's have the new Captain say a few words."

As the words fell, everyone's eyes focused on Huangqian Yangyi.

"Haha, it really is Huangqian."

"Come on, this wasn't exactly hard to guess."

"Exactly, everyone knew it."

"In the end, it's still Huangqian. I originally thought Miyuki had a chance too."

"Yeah, I thought the manager would split the responsibilities, so Miyuki actually had a better chance. I didn't expect it to be Huangqian after all."

"Tsk tsk, he's the Ace, the Captain, and might even bat cleanup. Three core positions concentrated on one person."

"The sole core!"

In the direction of everyone's gaze, Huangqian Yangyi walked slowly out of the formation and came to Manager Kataoka's side.

"Just say a few words," Takashima Rei said from the side.

"Mm."

Huangqian Yangyi nodded and turned around to face the dozens of players before him. There was also a large crowd of onlookers outside the field. Honestly, he was a bit nervous now, even more nervous than when he played in the finals.

"Don't be nervous, Ace!"

"You idiot! You have to call him Captain!"

"Hahaha, new Captain, say something!"

"Don't don't mind! Aniki!"

"Captain, good luck!"

The players' teasing immediately made the atmosphere very cheerful, and Huangqian Yangyi's nervousness dissipated quite a bit.

"Ahem!"

"Well~ actually, before this, I never thought I would become the captain of this team. After all, the position of Ace is already quite exhausting."

"Moreover, the captain is a very important position on a team, no less than the Ace. It means responsibility, accountability, and dedication. I am a person who likes to slack off a bit; I don't know if I can become a qualified captain like Senior Jiecheng."

"However, just as the manager told me, lead the team with actions and lead the team with strength. I think as long as I can do that, then this captain should be considered qualified."

Huangqian Yangyi paused for a moment here. The players below also put away their previous playful expressions, and each one became serious and earnest.

"In the past year and a half, we have achieved unimaginable results. This is an honor that belongs to us, and even more so to our seniors! But now, the seniors have left, we are still here, and there are many opponents waiting for us to defeat in the future. We cannot stop our steps here."

"Effort will not lie, sweat will not deceive!"

"I hope that in the coming year, everyone here can bring out the determination to give your all and embark on a new journey with a fighting spirit that will not lose to our seniors!"

"Complete the great feat of a three-peat at Summer Koshien and a five-peat at Koshien! Let's claim the glory that belongs to us!"

The gradually rising emotion and voices infected everyone present.

"Ooooooooooh!!!!!"

Huangqian Yangyi's captain speech ignited 200% of this new team's fighting spirit.

"King Seido!!"

The new captain's debut was undoubtedly a success. After returning to the team, Manager Kataoka then announced Miyuki Kazuya and Kuramochi Yoichi as Vice Captains; they would assist the Captain in leading the team.

Which in reality meant doing the work for Huangqian Yangyi.

"I wonder what kind of terrifying strength the new Seido led by Huangqian will display." Outside the field, Mine Fujio, the gold-medal reporter for Baseball Kingdom who happened to be here looking for news scoops today, witnessed the inauguration of the new captain.

Huangqian Yangyi's speech was also recorded word for word by his assistant, Akiko.

With Seido's current influence and the attention it receives, the inauguration of their new captain is definitely a hot topic that will stir up a frenzy.

Three-time Koshien champion, the undefeated Overlord, the absolute Ace!

No one would question Huangqian Yangyi's strength. In the eyes of outsiders, becoming captain was a matter of course, a natural progression.

The formation of the new First String and the inauguration of the new captain were like a storm that instantly swept across all of Tokyo.

Inashiro Industrial High School.

Inashiro's starting lineup had already been formed before Koshien began. Now, a month later, after being tested and adjusted through many practice games, their team had become perfected. What remained to be done was to increase their proficiency, chemistry, and tactical adjustments.

"Seido's First String has been formed, and the new Captain is Huangqian Yangyi!"

After receiving the information sent back by the Inashiro baseball team's intelligence unit, Shirakawa Katsuyuki immediately told the news to Narumiya Mei, who was sitting beside him.

"Heh, is that so? That guy became captain," Narumiya Mei said viciously.

"It was expected. On Seido's side, the only ones qualified and capable of being captain are Huangqian and Miyuki. Others, even with Manager Kataoka's backing, wouldn't be able to command respect," Carlos said, standing to the side and wiping sweat with a towel.

"Hmph! It doesn't matter who is captain of Seido. If we meet in this Autumn Tournament, we must teach them a lesson!" Narumiya Mei said.

Hearing this, Carlos and Shirakawa Katsuyuki looked at each other. What Narumiya Mei said was also what they wanted to do. However, after the third-year seniors retired, the newcomers filling in on their side could only be described as just passable for now.

Especially at the Catcher position; although Tadano Itsuki isn't bad, he is far behind Harada Masatoshi in terms of guiding the pitcher and his own catching ability.

This directly resulted in Inashiro's Ace, Narumiya Mei, having his pitching restricted, unable to perform at his full level.

This is a problem that they at Inashiro will need to solve for a long time to come.

Fortunately, in the several practice games over this past month, Inashiro won consecutive victories, achieving overwhelming success. While the outcome of practice games is not important, it can greatly enhance the players' self-confidence, especially for the pitcher, Narumiya Mei.

After experiencing the cruel reality of consecutive losses to Seido, although Narumiya Mei spoke of revenge, he was deeply affected internally. His entire mental state had developed problems; he was not as sharp as before, but he was by no means calm, instead having a sense of decadence as if his heart were dead.

Fortunately, after a period of adjustment, Narumiya Mei regained his fighting spirit, and the Inashiro Industrial team also began actively preparing for the Autumn Tournament under his leadership.