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I'm leaving the team.

[Previously]

[Have you played blindfold chess before?]

[You're leaving a gunslinger like me here.]

Is that right?

What are you looking at?

Who are you speaking to?

[Isn't this the 21 Ways?]

[You have to win me]

to get that game manual.

[You're confused just from a few turns?]

You're not calm enough.

[I, Yu Xiao Yang, don't have such a disciple.]

[Even a fallen man]

can turn the tide around.

Yu Liang.

For the next B-League,

you'll be Wei Da's main player.

[Lan Yin Temple]

I've lost a game today.

Shi Guang?

Everyone will be ranked in the new year.

[Hikaru no Go]

This year,

only 24 players can be ranked in the nation.

Same as last year.

But there's an additional 35 players this year than last year.

So I hope everyone of you can stay focused.

Contact me right away if problem arise.

Understand?

Understand.

It's fine.

Look at Mr Ban. Doesn't he look strange to you?

I think so too.

Mr Zhu is not here as well.

I was confused as well.

What can be more important than the grading tournament?

That's not right.

Mr Zhu is always present every time.

Really?

But it's okay for him to be absent.

The main problem is,

he makes me scared.

Think about it.

Don't you think he's always watching

your next move by the corner?

Don't you feel awkward thinking about it?

Maybe he didn't want to pressure us too much.

He finally realized it.

[The 22nd Round: Duel! National Go Ranking Contest]

You've all seen the venue.

And you've signed in.

Distribute them later, Shen Yi Lang.

Okay.

Grading tournaments are intense and time consuming.

Especially for first-timers.

Maintain your best condition.

Actually, I said everything in the car just now.

Simply put, it's nine plus three.

A reshuffle will be done after nine rounds.

The first 16 players each team

will enter the last round.

Then they'll draw lots and compete again.

So the situations are still dire.

It's just chess, why is it so complicated?

Sixteen?

Sixteen each? That's so many!

Then how many rounds can we lose?

If it's not more than two losses,

you can proceed with ease.

But if you lose three rounds,

they'll count your territory score then.

What's a territory score, Sir?

It means the points accumulated from your opponents.

It's like levelling up in a game from killing monsters.

The higher the level of the monster,

you'll gain higher points.

This means every game your opponent play

serves as your stepping stone.

That's too cruel.

Then...

My destiny still lies in others' hands.

Your capability determines your territory points.

If you win many strong opponents,

should you be worried of it?

You're so great, Mr Yue Zhi!

Then let's wish Mr Yue Zhi

to lose more rounds.

-I can't hear you! -Alright, that's it.

Remember, everyone.

Your bottom line to get graded is two losses.

So be cautious.

And one more thing.

Remember to look for me after every round

to report your scores.

I'll count your rankings beforehand.

-Understand? -Yes.

Anything more to say, Mr. Pan?

If not, I'm going to my hotel.

Sure. Rest early, everyone.

Good luck, Mr Yue Zhi! Lose more...

Where are you going?

-What? To the hotel, right? -Fu.

-This is yours. -The car is here.

He's staying in a five-star hotel.

Besides, it's far away.

That's why he's in a car.

Where do we stay?

We stay in a luxurious five-star hotel too.

This one is nice and close by the venue.

[Jia Bin Guesthouse]

We can walk here.

Guesthouse?

We come here every year.

Be careful!

Don't sprain your back before getting a grade.

That scared me.

Why does this room feel oppressive?

It's normal. From now on,

the grading tournament has finally begun.

Like the college entrance test, it's inevitable to be nervous.

What's with the organizer?

I'm playing with Liang Le in the first round.

Can't it be with another club?

It's normal.

Besides, we're all Team A.

We have a higher rate to meet each other.

What are you doing?

Setting up the pedestal.

[Wishing Shrimp in Brown Sauce a Swift Victory]

A pedestal?

You even brought this?

What do you know?

This is my belief.

Grandpa, please let me get a grade successfully.

I'm praying sincerely to you.

If something bad happens,

you won't blame me?

Blame Grandpa then.

Don't be inauspicious! We're getting graded soon.

That's it.

Tidy up.

I'm checking out the route for tomorrow

to guide you two.

To the venue?

What are you doing?

I lost my glasses while walking past here.

I'll look for it again.

What is this?

It's right here.

-Looking for the ass on its very back? -Thanks to you.

If not I'll look for it like a fool.

-You haven't eaten? -Not yet.

Let me give you a treat to show my gratitude.

That's not good.

You shouldn't spend for me.

It's okay, I'll eat alone.

We can eat together.

-Really? Sure. -Let's go for real.

With a condition.

We're going to have a look at the venue.

Sure, let's go.

Don't worry, Mum. I'm good.

No parent is here.

The club doesn't encourage it too.

I'll tell you if there's any result.

Don't be anxious.

Bye.

Everything is all set except for one thing.

It's getting late, why isn't Hong He back?

Don't you know about him?

He can't relax.

He'll get even nervous if he's back early.

How will you open the game tomorrow?

I'll use hoshi-komoku. It's more reliable.

What about you?

I don't know yet.

But I want to use White.

I might win if I use White.

I'm feeling out of practise now that the game is near.

Don't think too much.

Let's have a walk, Xiao Guang.

I'm nervous too.

I'll go for a walk then.

You pocketed your entry card?

In my back pocket.

Is the zipper on?

Where's a zipper by the back pocket?

Have a look! Have a see!

How much is this?

One for 50 cents, it's really cheap.

You haven't eaten?

Here, I brought you food.

Where's Shi Guang?

He went out.

How did you think of buying food for us?

It's not me but Liang Le.

Liang Le?

Isn't he going to play against Shi Guang tomorrow?

He wanted to spy on Shi Guang.

Guess what?

I made up a bunch of stories.

Is Liang Le still thinking about his gamesmanship?

Yes, I told him we went to Lan Yin Temple

and burned some incense.

We even consecrated our hands.

He was so happy about us not practising than him winning a game.

That's crafty, Young Hero Hong.

That's it, hurry and eat up.

Why buy so many wristbands?

These are not normal wristbands.

This is our lives.

Lives? How can these be your lives?

You'll know until then.

Come and buy one!

It'll grow beautifully.

Can it grow?

Of course.

You have every word?

I have the most complete set.

What word do you want?

Me? I want this one.

Do you have it?

[Win]

I feel better with it on me.

Do you have your entry card?

It may fall when you're paying.

It's here! Why are you more anxious than me?

You must bless me, Grandpa.

I'll get a grade this year.

[Wishing Braised Shrimp a Swift Victory]

Thank you.

Bless me.

[I'm luckier than them.]

You're with me.

I must give my all and

play well in every game.

Keep it up!

Keep it up!

[National Go Grading Tournament]

These are for you guys.

I bought them last night.

Three lucky wristbands.

Lucky wristband?

Why don't you buy some more?

Use your brains.

We have three each which represents our chances.

We take one away if we lose one round.

If we lose all of them, then we're goners.

Understand?

Shen Yi Lang, Hong He.

Come here.

Wait a minute! Come here!

Good luck!

Oh no.

Oh no!

I hope he's not here.

Why so nervous?

I'm fine.

I heard it just now.

I never thought we're foes in the first round.

The organizers are cheeky.

The first game is a Yijianghu team-kill.

You're here?

It's been a long time. How are you?

It's been long.

I was hacked five times yesterday.

Five?

It still hurts.

Are you okay?

It's nothing, I'm fine.

Show me your wound then.

I'll bandage it for you.

You know bandaging too?

My mother is a nurse, so I learnt it at three.

-Nice. -Let me see.

-I'll have a look. -It's fine, I'm okay.

-You might get an infection. Let me see. -I'm fine!

Drink some water.

Don't you need some check-up?

Continue talking.

Tell me if you feel sick.

Sure!

I hereby announce,

[Round One]

the National Go Grading Tournament 2005,

first round begins now!

It's finally begun.

Long hours of Go grading tournament.

So many players are here,

fighting for their eternal glory.

This scene

[National Go Grading Tournament 2005 Round One]

is greater than the imperial examination in the past.

This is your first step to become a professional player.

Keep it up!

[National Go Grading Tournament 2005 Rankings]

What are you doing? Be solemn.

Solemn.

I won.

How about you two?

How was it?

Tell me!

-You won? -I won.

-You won! -I won at the midgame!

As long as you win!

Okay, okay!

Let's tell Mr Ban.

-Let's go! -Hurry!

How did you do?

Can you tell me the truth?

Did you really pray at the temple?

We were practising the game at Lan Yin Temple.

Practising? With Shi Guang?

Yes, and we played with the monks there.

Is that so?

That's an obvious result you have there.

Do you know?

Even you may not win

against Shi Guang now.

Shen Yi Lang?

Why are you standing there?

Let's go and see!

People are crowding now.

You two can go, I'll wait outside.

You don't want to look?

I never look.

Let's go.

-He's not looking. -It's his habit.

Let's go.

Round Two.

Good luck.

Come, all the best.

Round Two.

-All the best! -All the best!

[National Go Grading Tournament 2005 Round Two]

I lost.

Are you okay, brother?

Someone fainted here!

Someone fainted here.

The grading tournament.

Tian Min Ze, midgame win.

Someone's slower than me?

Here! Celebrating our three wins!

-Cheers! -Cheers!

According to the system,

will things get more difficult?

Yes, from this round onwards.

Those who stay will be lesser.

Game difficulty goes up.

This is great.

Maybe we can meet each other.

I don't wish to fight you guys.

Don't think so much.

I think,

if we're going against each other,

let's make a pact to play earnestly.

We'll win and lose.

There's no reasoning in the game.

That's right.

But in the future,

if we become professional players,

I still wish to play with you guys.

Don't worry, we'll join you as professionals.

Shen Yi Lang.

If you don't get graded this year,

I'll despise you.

If I can't get a grade,

I'll despise myself.

Come!

Tonight,

I asked Wang Ke Yu 6-Dan to tutor you.

I'm getting graded soon. I don't need a tutor.

He's not a tutor.

More like a sparring mate.

It's for you to have a better condition next day.

I don't want Wang Ke Yu.

His gameplay is stiff.

I'll become a retard.

Grandpa, my goal is to be graded with an all-win.

I need a mature player to help me.

There's plenty of them.

I'll look for them again.

[B-League, round eight.]

[Haizhou Zhong Teng lost to Wei Da G.C.]

[Xuzhou Culture won Hebei Grains.]

[Wei Da G.C Team]

-[under Yu Liang's lead...] -Grandpa.

He's Young Lions champion this year.

I know.

Son of Yu Xiao Yang 9-Dan.

I want him here.

[The fight to win has added up new tension.]

Have some tea, Mr Yu.

You can call me Yu Liang.

This time,

I asked Mr Chen to contact you

mainly for my grandson.

He's a great fan of yours.

He stood on the same

stage as you to receive a prize.

I'm sorry.

I don't remember.

His name is Yue Zhi.

He's been learning at Yijianghu.

He's now in the grading tournament.

So I'm asking you to give him some guidance.

I'm really busy recently.

So I can't help.

We can discuss about the terms and conditions.

It's not about that.

I'm not interested in coaching anyone.

Never mind, let's have some tea.

Atari.

Shen Yi Lang.

Do you believe in god-given talent?

Yes.

Me too.

Look at Shi Guang.

He's like a big sponge.

He sucks water, turns big, and sucks more water.

He's now the same as us.

Rough words but rational.

Shi Guang's progress is obvious.

He's gifted and willing to strive.

If only I have a gift like him

who can overcome slow games.

You're playing Fu tomorrow?

It's okay, don't worry.

You're now cultivated by the kitchen monks.

Can Fu be slower than the kitchen monks?

Play well.

That's right.

You have better mentality than me.

You can take things easy.

Unlike me.

I'm constantly worry about everything.

Say...

Which of your eyes saw it?

The thieves are calling others thieves.

Who has the time for that when we're competing tomorrow?

If it's not you,

it must be your club members.

What do you mean?

Let's check the surveillance

and see who did it.

Is this fun?

Same tricks every year.

You're setting us up now that you lost three rounds?

-We've all won three rounds. -What is it?

Stop quarrelling!

What's the matter?

What's the noise about?

A false alarm.

If you can quarrel,

-Everyone is awake. -go back to sleep now.

Someone is doing foul play to harass you guys.

If you fight, you're doing them a favour.

Fine, let's see.

Let's go, we'll see.

It's Mu Qing Chun.

Let's go in.

The heartless one is here.

He won't wake up even if there's a real fire.

Hurry and sleep.

We have to wake up early.

Sleep.

You're not sleeping?

I'm going for a walk.

Where will you go at this hour?

Don't you worry. You sleep.

Are you affected as well?

It's not just us who can't sleep.

I wonder who that was.

Resulting to such a shameless move.

But he achieved his purpose.

Grading tournament is different from club training.

We're not playing to learn more.

It's all about wins and losses.

This bridge is too narrow.

You'll fall if you're not cautious.

No one wants to fall from the bridge.

Neither do I.

Thinking about your match with Xu Jun Lang tomorrow?

I wonder what kind of tricks he'd show this time.

Xiao Guang.

Believe in yourself.

Don't get affected by foul play.

You're good at playing Go.

I do want to compete properly with him.

[Round Four]

Shi Guang!

Nice man. You've won three rounds.

Great performance!

It's okay.

I'll show you.

I tattooed it yesterday.

Didn't you get hacked five times yesterday?

How can my healing capability compare to others?

It's a small one.

Others have to do it for three hours.

I only took up half an hour.

It's not done yet, don't touch it.

It's peeling off.

It's okay, it's not done.

What's the matter with you?

It's not done.

Half an hour?

I can stick ten pieces in half an hour.

You didn't look at the map?

I knew you wouldn't.

But I'm not different than other players.

I never thought that

we'll meet so soon.

Me too.

But many from the club have played each other.

What is that on your wrist?

These? Shi Guang gave them to me and Hong He.

Three lives.

It'll end when we lose all of them.

I have one too.

It's better-looking than yours.

This game is important for both of us.

I'll give my all into it.

If that's so,

I won't go easy on you.

You're so early.

We'll play slowly today.

I'm fine with it.

That's not right. You usually can't stand me dawdling.

What's with you today?

I'm great.

No matter how slow you are today,

I'll keep you company.

Quiet please! Attention, everyone!

I hereby announce,

the National Go Grading Tournament 2005,

fourth round begins now!

Everyone has grown up.

Xiao Guang is not scared of gamesmanship.

Hong He is not afraid of slow games.

Shen Yi Lang and Bai Xiao Xiao

have met in such a cruel way.

It's not easy to be

so single-minded.

I lost.

I'm convinced.

You're much stronger

from the qualifiers till now.

Of course.

If you don't understand,

let's replay sometime.

No need.

Prepare for the rest of the game.

Good luck.

Here.

Find me a chance to ride on your motorbike.

Good luck.

You too.

I lost.

Then that's it for the game.

Why are you not afraid

of my game today?

I prescribed the strongest medicine to my trauma.

That's why I'm healed now.

But,

I think

you played a nice game.

Thank you.

I lost.

You put up an impressive game.

You almost got me when I was ending the game.

This time, I didn't hold back.

You earned the win.

You're unhappy despite winning?

That's a bit much.

It's not that. I...

Actually...

I'm happy to see you doing well.

Keep up the good work.

This time winning against Fu

is definitely a milestone in the tournament.

I've been holding out in the club.

You didn't see Fu's look

-of disappointment. -Fine, do you know Xu Jun Lang?

That loud motorbike rider.

He's annoying.

I was scared of him during the qualifiers.

Now that I won,

I'm relieved.

You too, don't be too sorry.

If you don't win,

-others will win too. -That's right.

I didn't think that much.

I have no regrets no matter I win or lose.

Liang Le?

You guys are back.

Where are you going?

I'm going home.

Don't be disheartened.

Good luck, guys.

I sincerely wish our club

can have more graded players.

One more thing,

if all of you become professional players,

can we still play together?

Of course.

Isn't this unnecessary?

We're classmates.

Good luck!

-Good luck! -Good luck!

Liang Le lost four rounds.

He has no chance at all.

It's alright.

It's the same for us last year.

He can compete next year.

No matter how tedious

our next games are,

we must play well in each of them.

We must do our best.

Give our all.

Let's do it!

Let's do it!

Team Wei Da's four wins

are your contributions.

We finally see hope in winning the league.

Tell me whatever reward you want.

I want a holiday.

Sure.

Then you don't have to join

the upcoming trainings.

Take this chance and have some rest.

There are still a few ugly fights next month.

The promotion match is starting.

I can't slack off now.

Don't care too much about your ranking.

If you practise well and become a world champion,

you'll reach 9-Dan.

Promotion match is not important to me.

I just want to play in more games

to maintain my condition.

That's good.

Then when your game ends,

I'll pick you up.

We'll celebrate when you return.

Thanks, Senior.

I should thank you instead.

Senior.

I'm not only thanking you for this.

Since young,

you've treated me well.

It's my duty to do so.

I replaced Mr Yu

to shower you the care he never shared.

No matter if he acknowledges me,

he's forever my mentor.

You're forever my junior.

It's been a year.

You're back at where you were graded.

Shi Guang!

Shi Guang, come down!

Shi Guang!

Hush! Be civilized!

There's people sleeping inside!

Why look for Xiao Guang?

Why look for me?

Didn't you say you want a ride on my bike?

Let's go.

Xiao Guang.

I want a ride too.

It's a double seater. Next time!

Let's go!

Hold on tight.

Let's go.

What day is this for you to take me on your bike?

I've lost four times and got eliminated by you.

You have such a small gut.

I never thought you'd play with such gusto.

You're even stronger since the qualifiers.

You improved so much in just a month.

But I made no improvement at all.

This must be the distance between us.

What distance?

You must become a professional player.

The dream I can't realize

now lies upon you.

Don't disappoint me!

Sure!

Darn you, Go!

Shi Guang?

Hello, how are you?

Is this Yue Zhi's grandfather?

I'm Yu Liang.

About your request to coach Yue Zhi,

I agree.