[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment":3,"chapter-tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-597":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Tokyo: You Call This Normal Equipment?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1952572,2739,"Chapter 597","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-597",597,"\u003Cp>Shogi Club.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In front of the chess table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Araki Araki Araki Jiai was sitting opposite Xia Xia Xia Mujun, both of them playing against each other with focused expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Araki Araki Araki Jiai frowned slightly, occasionally picking up a piece, thinking seriously before dropping it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun had a calm expression, his gaze sweeping quickly across the chessboard, his moves decisive, almost without needing to pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Yasui Ryoto on the side, and advisor teacher Nomura Tomohiro, moved their chairs to a position slightly further away on both sides of the chessboard, leaning forward, stretching their necks, watching with great interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, in the entire club room, except for the sound of chess pieces and slight breathing, everyone tacitly kept silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The etiquette of not speaking while watching the game is something that shogi enthusiasts basically understand and follow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, Araki Araki Araki Jiai, relying on her understanding of Xia Xia Xia Mujun's chess style and her own solid basic skills, was still able to keep up with the rhythm, having back-and-forth with Xia Xia Xia Mujun, and the situation on the chessboard seemed deadlocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after only a dozen moves, and the situation entered the middle game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Araki Araki Araki Jiai's speed of dropping pieces slowed down significantly, she stared at the chessboard, her fingers tapping on her knees unconsciously, her brows furrowed tighter and tighter, falling into a predicament, starting to think hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, no matter how she thought, no matter how she tried to find a breakthrough or set a trap, Xia Xia Xia Mujun opposite seemed to be able to see through it at a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun still maintained almost the same speed of dropping pieces, every time Araki Araki Araki Jiai dropped a piece, he picked up his own piece almost without thinking, and with a \"clack,\" dropped it in the corresponding position, appearing relaxed and free, basically under no pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Araki Araki Araki Jiai's forehead gradually oozed fine sweat, and her breathing also accelerated slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at the situation on the chessboard where her side was becoming more and more cramped and passive, several times wanting to think for a long time, but looking at Xia Xia Xia Mujun's calm waiting eyes, she gritted her teeth and accelerated her speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the gap in strength was not something that could be easily made up by willpower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Araki Araki Araki Jiai also, not long after entering the endgame, quickly fell behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun dropped a precise \"checkmate,\" completely locking the victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Araki Araki Araki Jiai looked at her king that had been checkmated and had nowhere to escape on the chessboard, as well as the opponent's still orderly formation, was stunned for a moment, then leaned back fiercely, covered her head, and let out a sigh of unwillingness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah—?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... I lost just like that?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was full of disbelief, but more of it was annoyance at the rapid collapse of the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also because Yasui Ryoto and Nomura Tomohiro already knew that Xia Xia Xia Mujun's strength was above Araki Araki Araki Jiai's, stronger by a grade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them were not surprised by this expected ending, and there were not many surprised expressions on their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the two of them tacitly kept their mouths shut at this moment, not daring to easily comment or comfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the one who just lost was Araki Araki Araki Jiai, the one with the highest force value and the most straightforward temper in the club.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking at this time, if the wording was inappropriate, it was very likely to lead to trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Araki Araki Araki Jiai muttered, while cleaning up the pieces on her side, looking at Xia Xia Xia Mujun with complex eyes, her tone didn't have much unconvinced, instead having a kind of \"sure enough\" relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems that your strength, Xia Xia Xia Mujun, is indeed... very strong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dropping pieces fast and accurately, the pressure is so strong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun also helped clean up the pieces, smiled slightly upon hearing this, his attitude humble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Araki Araki Jiai, you let me win.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior's offensive is also very sharp, I also had a hard time dealing with a few moves in the middle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, regarding this result, after Araki Araki Araki Jiai herself calmed down, she didn't feel surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, anyone who pays a little attention to shogi in school now can see that Xia Xia Xia Mujun's strength is solid and strong, at least quasi-professional level, winning against her is a matter of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, she had held a glimmer of \"what if,\" \"maybe I can slaughter the dragon\" luck in her heart before, so she thought about trying to play a game with Xia Xia Xia Mujun no matter what.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it seems, it was indeed overthinking, the gap was even more obvious than imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She cleaned up her mood, stood up nimbly, patted the non-existent dust on her body, and said to the two waiting eagerly on the side, her tone refreshing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, I'm done.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You two, who is first? Hurry up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yasui Ryoto's eyes lit up, immediately wanting to rush to sit up, saying in his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course it's me first! I've been waiting for...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, before he finished speaking, he was blocked by Nomura Tomohiro who had been prepared on the side, stretching out his arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nomura Tomohiro had a \"kind\" smile on his face, but his movements were not slow at all, while saying this, he had already taken the first step and sat steadily in the position opposite Xia Xia Xia Mujun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey—Ryoto, have to know how to respect the old and love the young, kid.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowly started to reset the pieces on the chessboard, setting up the opening formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yasui Ryoto was blocked, and by the time he wanted to grab the position again, it was too late, he could only stare at Nomura Tomohiro who had already sat down, and complained angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah ah ah—! You old guy! No martial virtue! Get up and let me come first!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nomura Tomohiro didn't mean to get up at all, just calmly and carefully placing the pieces, every piece placed upright, without raising his head, indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Calm down, young man, have to be able to hold your breath.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your teacher, I have deep chess power and rich experience, and will soon end this 'guidance game'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You just watch and learn on the side.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He placed the last piece, looked up at Xia Xia Xia Mujun who was already sitting upright opposite, the corners of his mouth rising slightly, showing a smile carrying a bit of self-satisfaction and expectation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xia Xia Xia Mujun, watch carefully.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone became serious, and his eyes became sharper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The 'Benlei Hand' opening variation I'm about to use, it's a unique secret skill I've studied for many years and improved countless times, it's not simple at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have to be 120% focused, pay attention, don't get caught in the trap if you're not careful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun faced the senior's reminder, nodded slightly, his expression also became serious, his gaze focused on the chessboard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Definitely, please give me your guidance, Nomura-sensei.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yasui Ryoto heard this, although he was still very unhappy, seeing that the game was about to start, he didn't say much more, just hugged his arms, sat on the chair on the side angrily, and prepared to watch the battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he considered his strength to be in the \"quasi-professional\" category same as the advisor teacher, relying on a younger brain, faster reaction, and more abundant energy, his winning rate in actual play was usually above Nomura Tomohiro's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For no other reason, just young.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But sometimes, he would indeed lose to the experienced advisor teacher because of carelessness \"without flashing,\" or being too aggressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Nomura Tomohiro's strength was also real quasi-professional, years of competition and playing experience made his understanding of some routines and traps very deep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was also a good opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yasui Ryoto could temporarily suppress his personal emotions and evaluate Xia Xia Xia Mujun's true strength and chess style more clearly by observing this game between Xia Xia Xia Mujun and Nomura Tomohiro.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You know, the teacher's \"Benlei Hand\" opening variation indeed had something, the first-sight-kill effect was very strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the first encounter, without sufficient preparation, if not fully focused, it was really easy to fall into the trap he carefully arranged, be quickly brought into his rhythm, and then be defeated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the game started, the development of the situation exceeded the expectations of Yasui Ryoto, as well as Araki Araki Araki Jiai who was also watching seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nomura Tomohiro's \"Benlei Hand\" opening was indeed sharp, the pieces were mobilized quickly, attempting to establish an advantage early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Xia Xia Xia Mujun's response appeared exceptionally calm and seasoned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seemed to have seen through the intentions hidden behind those seemingly fierce offensives, every response was just right, not only resolving the crisis but often being able to take advantage in turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nomura Tomohiro's brows gradually furrowed, and the speed of dropping pieces changed from the initial swiftness to hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tried to change the rhythm several times, set new traps, but Xia Xia Xia Mujun always managed to avoid them lightly, or counter-attack in a more clever way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The game didn't \"end quickly\" as Nomura Tomohiro expected, but gradually entered the middle game entanglement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the initiative was vaguely mastered by Xia Xia Xia Mujun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering the endgame stage, Xia Xia Xia Mujun seized a subtle oversight by Nomura Tomohiro, the offensive suddenly unfolded like a tide, the pieces linked, pressing step by step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Xia Xia Xia Mujun dropped a piece indifferently, completely sealing all retreat paths of the opponent's king.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Checkmate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was calm, announcing the end of the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nomura Tomohiro widened his eyes, staring fixedly at the chessboard, seemingly unable to believe that his carefully prepared \"Benlei Hand\" was broken like this, and lost so... without suspense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his head fiercely, looking at Xia Xia Xia Mujun, his face full of disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no... this...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xia Xia Xia Mujun, have you... seen my 'Benlei Hand' somewhere before?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Otherwise, how could you be so calm in the first game, and even... win against me in one go?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more he thought, the more he felt something was wrong, and he slapped his thigh fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No! This game doesn't count! It must be a coincidence, or I'm not in a good state!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1767,"2026-06-15T07:10:31.195Z","2026-06-15T07:45:40.648Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","4f4723919b661e91b7d069998f94dd7abc07e3b5081c5223aa6c2ccc37a222d6","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-598","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-596",624,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-cover.jpg"]