: Sawamura delivers his trademark loud opening monologue, firing up both his teammates and the spectators.
: Spectators and opponents alike are beginning to fully acknowledge Sawamura as the true ace of Seidou, rather than just a placeholder for Furuya.
: Coach Ochiai notes that because of Kawakami's injury—which remains unknown to the crowd—the game will likely be a two-man relay between Sawamura and Furuya. Furuya is sent to the bullpen to warm up immediately in the first inning. : Sawamura delivers his trademark loud opening monologue,
In of Diamond no Ace Act II , titled "Unveiling," the long-awaited semifinal match between Seidou High and Ichidai Sankou finally begins with Sawamura Eijun taking the mound as the team's official ace. Key Events of Chapter 224
: Miyuki’s decision to lead with a "secret" pitch right away is seen as highly aggressive, intended to immediately disrupt Sankou’s momentum and "shock" their lineup. Furuya is sent to the bullpen to warm
Are you following the game to see how Sawamura's new pitch holds up, or are you catching up on the Act II anime revival news?
: The chapter ends on a high-stakes moment as Sawamura throws the new Splitter Kai, leaving readers on a cliffhanger regarding whether the pitch will successfully bait Chimaru into an out. Impact and Context Are you following the game to see how
: Ichidai’s leadoff hitter, Chimaru, looks to jump on a first-pitch fastball. Recognizing this aggressiveness, Miyuki calls for a new, unrevealed pitch: Number 9 , a revised version of the splitter known as the "Splitter Kai".