Chapter 380: Cores of Each Team

"Hey, hey, he's just firing a map-wide attack."

"This bastard, he's infuriating on the field and infuriating off the field too."

"Exactly, exactly, even if it is him, we can't be cowards!"

"Too arrogant!"

"He is pretty arrogant, but I'm impressed. Are you?"

"Then I'm impressed too."

After Huangqian Yangyi's group-taunt skill caused a burst of whispering and discussion, a handsome guy wearing glasses walked over.

"Yang the Interesting, long time no see."

"Mm, long time no see." Yang Shunchen didn't mind the nickname Huangqian Yangyi had given him; after coming over to greet the two, he stood in the formation.

Not long after, Inashiro's Coach Kunitomo arrived at the scene, followed by over ten reporters. These reporters would be responsible for tracking and reporting on the various training sessions and information over these three days, as well as conducting exclusive interviews with each player.

At this moment, looking at the 18 star players from different schools wearing different uniforms before them, the reporters all showed excited expressions, especially when they saw that Huangqian Yangyi was actually in the current lineup, which shocked them quite a bit.

As fellow powerhouses of West Tokyo, Seido and Inashiro are the biggest rivals. How could Coach Kataoka feel at ease sending his ace into the tiger's den? Isn't he afraid that intelligence regarding Huangqian Yangyi will be obtained by Inashiro during these days?

You have to know, this is training under the nose of Coach Kunitomo; Seido is being way too bold.

The 18 people stood neatly in a row. After Coach Kunitomo scanned everyone present, he let his gaze linger on Huangqian Yangyi. He was somewhat surprised that Huangqian Yangyi accepted the invitation. After all, Huangqian Yangyi hadn't pitched in the previous Spring Tournament or Kanto Tournament, clearly adjusting his condition; it was unexpected that he would accept the invitation to the Tokyo Selection Tournament this time.

"First, welcome everyone here to Inashiro."

"Because our time is relatively tight, I won't say much more. The training content is also very simple. Everyone here is an excellent player. What we will do today is some basic training to improve your collaborative awareness through simple drills, get familiar with your teammates, and confirm signals to ensure communication."

"Also, as mentioned in the previous invitation letter, in this selection tournament, you may not necessarily be defending your original positions."

"Be mentally prepared to defend other positions."

At Coach Kunitomo's reminder, everyone nodded silently. This was something they knew before coming, and everyone didn't care much. After all, for this Tokyo Selection Tournament, the vast majority of people came with a playful mindset, taking this opportunity to get to know players from other teams and, incidentally, observe intelligence on opponents...

Just then, Coach Kunitomo turned his head to look at Huangqian Yangyi.

"Huangqian, besides being a Pitcher, you can defend other positions, right?" Coach Kunitomo said.

Huangqian Yangyi nodded: "The outfield is no problem."

"Good, when necessary, you must also be prepared to pitch."

Regarding Huangqian Yangyi, Coach Kunitomo also didn't quite know how to arrange things. Let him be a Pitcher? This might be a very safe plan, but if he did that, it wouldn't achieve the effect of the training camp. As an opponent, the fact that Coach Kunitomo had to admit was that if Huangqian Yangyi stood on the Pitcher's Mound, he was truly too stable.

"Then, next, let's decide on the Captain. Are there any volunteers?"

After Coach Kunitomo finished speaking, many people cast their gazes toward Huangqian Yangyi. In terms of strength, seniority, or achievements, no matter what you compare, who present would dare say they are stronger than Huangqian Yangyi?

"Nononono!! No way, no way, no way! No, no!"

Huangqian Yangyi felt like he was on pins and needles; he wasn't willing to take on such a troublesome chore.

Seeing Huangqian Yangyi so resistant, everyone was speechless. Everyone hadn't even said anything yet; did he have to be so disdainful of the Captain position?

Coach Kunitomo was also somewhat surprised. Before this, he hadn't interacted face-to-face with Huangqian Yangyi. He really didn't expect such a flighty personality. No wonder he often made their Narumiya Mei red in the face and neck with anger.

"Then the Captain will be served by student Inui Kengo." Coach Kunitomo finally made the judgment; dragging it out any longer would just be a waste of time.

Regarding this, no one had any objections, except for Inui Kengo, who stood there blankly for several seconds.

"Now, start self-introductions, starting from the Captain."

Hearing this, Inui Kengo's tall figure took a step forward, his expression calm, but a trace of nervousness flashed in his eyes.

"I am Inui Kengo, a third-year student at Teito High School. My position is Catcher. Being suddenly appointed as Captain made me feel like I was struck by lightning. For this exchange tournament, I will do my absolute best to contribute to the team!"

Inui Kengo's voice was super loud, and his lightning-strike-like statement made many people unable to hold back their laughter. This Teito Captain was actually quite humorous.

After Inui Kengo, the next to stand out was the player from Ichidai Sanko, Hoshida Shou, followed by the Yakushi Captain, Pingfu Liao. Meigong from Ugumori, the heavy hitter Changtian from Seiko...

"I am a third-year player from Seido High School, Miyuki Kazuya. My position is Catcher. Hehe, please treat me well, everyone." Miyuki said with a cheeky grin.

"I am Huangqian Yangyi, Pitcher. Everyone, please treat me well."

Huangqian Yangyi also put away his playful mindset at this time and returned to the formation after finishing his self-introduction.

Soon, everyone's self-introductions ended. Many people keenly noticed that among the 18 people present, except for the host, Inashiro Industrial, only one person was invited from other schools; only Seido had two people.

"Then, let's start training now."

"Yes, Coach!!"

The 18 people soon began the most basic training under Coach Kunitomo's arrangement.

Whoosh!

Slap!

Tap-tap-tap-tap!

"Hey, the one over there, Narumiya Mei, right? Do you even know how to catch a ball?"

"Damn it! Huangqian, you bastard, why are you using so much force!"

"Hey, that one over there, Brother Interesting, your throw is too accurate, it's disgusting."

"Miyuki! Do you know how to play ball? You trash."

Huangqian Yangyi's voice rang out from time to time. Everyone was speechless at first, but then seeing him roast even Miyuki Kazuya, well, they felt balanced.

"I really didn't expect it. The Seido ace, the strongest high school pitcher, would actually have this kind of personality. The contrast is so huge."

"Yeah, who could have guessed."

"I always thought Huangqian was the type who was serious, earnest, and didn't like to joke around."

"Hehe, isn't this pretty good? This kind of personality is easy to approach. Later, I'm going to go ask some questions about pitching."

"Idiot! You want to jump the gun?!"

"I'm going too!"

"Take me with you!"

After seeing that this Overlord who was omnipotent on the field was actually such a cheerful and approachable person, many players started having ideas. As fellow high school students, why are you so awesome? No, I have to share some experience.