บท 173: Urgent Mission (1)

"W-What is happening?"

Akira stood on the mound, a cold sweat pouring down his back. He looked around and saw two players on base before turning his attention to the curly haired teen in the batters box.

From the very first pitch he threw, Shuei had attacked him, sending his balls wherever they pleased. He didn't understand why they could hit him so easily, especially since he had done rather well in their friendly match.

The score was currently 1-0 with no outs and a runner on first and third base. If this wasn't bad enough, the batter at the plate was giving off a tremendous aura which spelled danger.

"Coach, do we take Akira off the mound?" One of the assistant coaches came up to Seiji and asked, his voice sounding panicked.

Coach Hanada frowned as he shifted uncomfortably. He had not expected Shuei to be able to attack so aggressively from the beginning.