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Un round qualificatif s''ouvre aujourd''hui afin de sélectionner ceux qui participeront au tournoi international de la Grande Ourse réservé aux joueurs professionnels du monde entier de moins de 18 ans !! Quel est le niveau réel du génie Kiyoharu Yashiro, l''envoyée de la fédération de jeu de go de la région du Kansai ? Quels sont les sentiments de Hikaru et de ses camarades à l''aube d''aborder ce tournoi qualificatif ? Quel que soit leur état d''esprit, ils n''ont plus d''autre choix désormais que d''affronter leur destin !!

Avant de s''atteler aux examens professionnels, Hikaru subit un véritable entraînement de guerrier durant ses vacances d''été pour s''améliorer. L''examen démarré, il enchaîne 6 victoires de suite, mais doit enfin affronter le meilleur Inseï : Isumi !

Avant le début des phases finales de l''examen professionnel, Isumi, Waya et Hikaru décident de former une équipe pour affronter d''autres joueurs dans diverses salles de Go ! Bravant toutes les difficultés, ils deviennent de plus en plus forts... !! C''est pendant leur apprentissage de guerrier que Hikaru fait la rencontre de Hong Su-Yong !!

Frappant à la porte du Ki-in, Hikaru a droit à un accueil on ne peut plus mouvementé ! S''il réussit à se placer dans les seize premiers du niveau 1 Inseï, il aura la possibilité d''affronter Akira dans le tournoi où s''affrontent pros et Inseï ! Objectif le tournoi des jeunes lions !!

Hikaru a trouvé un troisième membre pour son équipe, Yuki Mitani. Mais ce dernier ne pense qu''à gagner son argent de poche en jouant dans le club de go du quartier contre des adultes et... en trichant ! Quant à Akira Toya, il attend avec impatience le début du tournoi des collèges, bien décidé à affronter Hikaru...

Dernière partie entre Isumi et Hikaru. Qu''a bien pu apercevoir ce dernier après le coup qu''il a infligé à son adversaire durant leur partie ? Première confrontation entre Hikaru et Akira. Après une si longue histoire commune, que découvre Akira lorsqu''il se place face à son adversaire devant le plateau de go ?

Akira Tôya, fils du meilleur joueur professionnel de go du Japon, est déjà un prodige. Lors d''un match contre Hikaru, il se rend compte de la présence d''un esprit à l''intérieur du corps de son adversaire. Après avoir fait connaissance avec les personnages dans le premier volume, l''intrigue commence enfin !

Durant l''affrontement entre Saï Fujiwara, le grand maître de Shogi, et Koyo Toya, Hikaru parvient à apercevoir subrepticement à quoi ressemble le fameux coup divin. C''est alors que le sablier du destin se met en branle. « Je ne peux plus continuer à exister », semble avoir compris Saï. Quels seront les sentiments ressentis par le grand maître après plus de mille ans d''existence ?

Un jour, Hikaru, 11 ans, trouve dans une remise une vieille table de go. Soudain, surgit de celle-ci le fantôme qui y était enfermé : Saï Fujiwara, un génie du jeu de go de l''époque Heïan (VIIIe à XIIe siècle) s''introduit dans l''esprit de Hikaru. Acceptant de permettre à Saï de jouer au go contre d''autres joueurs, Hikaru fait la connaissance d''Akira Toya, fils du meilleur joueur japonais.

Hikaru a trouvé chez son grand-père un vieux goban et en le touchant, il a levé la malédiction qui retenait prisonnier Saï, un génie du jeu de go de l''époque Heïan. Cette rencontre et celle d''Akira Toya, fils prodige d''un champion de go entraînent Hikaru dans le monde du jeu de go. Après le tournoi des collèges, où l''équipe Hazé de Hikaru a été disqualifiée, laissant la victoire au célèbre collège Kaïo, Hikaru fonde un club de go avec Kimihiro Tsutsui. De son côté, Akira a compris que sa seule chance de disputer une partie avec Hikaru est de participer au prochain tournoi des collèges. Il décide alors de s''inscrire au club de go de Kaïo...

어느날 초등학교 26학년인 히카루는 창고에서 오래된 바둑판을 발견한다. 그 순간 바둑판에 봉인되어있던 헤이안 시대의 천재기사 후지와라노 사이의 혼이 히카루의 의식속으로 들어와 버린다. 사이의 바둑을 향한 일편단심 열정이 서서히 히카루를 바둑의 세계로 인도해가는데.

어느날 초등학교 25학년인 히카루는 창고에서 오래된 바둑판을 발견한다. 그 순간 바둑판에 봉인되어있던 헤이안 시대의 천재기사 후지와라노 사이의 혼이 히카루의 의식속으로 들어와 버린다. 사이의 바둑을 향한 일편단심 열정이 서서히 히카루를 바둑의 세계로 인도해가는데.

어느날 초등학교 23학년인 히카루는 창고에서 오래된 바둑판을 발견한다. 그 순간 바둑판에 봉인되어있던 헤이안 시대의 천재기사 후지와라노 사이의 혼이 히카루의 의식속으로 들어와 버린다. 사이의 바둑을 향한 일편단심 열정이 서서히 히카루를 바둑의 세계로 인도해가는데.

어느날 초등학교 21학년인 히카루는 창고에서 오래된 바둑판을 발견한다. 그 순간 바둑판에 봉인되어있던 헤이안 시대의 천재기사 후지와라노 사이의 혼이 히카루의 의식속으로 들어와 버린다. 사이의 바둑을 향한 일편단심 열정이 서서히 히카루를 바둑의 세계로 인도해가는데.

어느날 초등학교 20학년인 히카루는 창고에서 오래된 바둑판을 발견한다. 그 순간 바둑판에 봉인되어있던 헤이안 시대의 천재기사 후지와라노 사이의 혼이 히카루의 의식속으로 들어와 버린다. 사이의 바둑을 향한 일편단심 열정이 서서히 히카루를 바둑의 세계로 인도해가는데.

어느날 초등학교 16학년인 히카루는 창고에서 오래된 바둑판을 발견한다. 그 순간 바둑판에 봉인되어있던 헤이안 시대의 천재기사 후지와라노 사이의 혼이 히카루의 의식속으로 들어와 버린다. 사이의 바둑을 향한 일편단심 열정이 서서히 히카루를 바둑의 세계로 인도해가는데.

어느날 초등학교 15학년인 히카루는 창고에서 오래된 바둑판을 발견한다. 그 순간 바둑판에 봉인되어있던 헤이안 시대의 천재기사 후지와라노 사이의 혼이 히카루의 의식속으로 들어와 버린다. 사이의 바둑을 향한 일편단심 열정이 서서히 히카루를 바둑의 세계로 인도해가는데.

Hikaru is in the toughest battle of his life when he faces Ko Yong Ha, Korea''s top player in the Hokuto Cup tournament. The stakes, however, aren''t for personal glory but for something far deeper, something that differentiates a mere game from a way of life. Hikaru knows what this means to him, but will he understand what it means to the new wave of go players and, indeed, the game of go itself? Final Volume! -- VIZ Media

The Hokuto Cup games are about to begin, and Hikaru gets caught up in some misunderstandings that make it difficult for him to concentrate on go. In the first match between Japan and China he starts out poorly and seems well on the way to a resounding defeat. Only by getting a tight grip on himself can he possibly make a showing, but that''s far easier said than done! -- VIZ Media

The Hokuto Cup, a new tournament for young players from Japan, China and Korea, is looming, and Hikaru''s rival Akira has already secured one of the coveted three places on Japan''s team. While Hikaru battles his way to one of the two remaining spots, Akira''s father baffles the go world with his unexpected retirement! -- VIZ Media

Go players under the age of 18 in Japan, Korea and China are getting ready to qualify for the Hokuto Cup. Hikaru and Akira are both in contention for the Japanese team, but the preliminaries prove to be tough going. Stung by a reality check, Hikaru focuses like never before. But will it be enough to meet the challenge of the unconventional yet formidable go of Kiyoharu Yashiro of the Kansai Go Association? -- VIZ Media

Hikaru is determined to move carefully, step by step, up the ladder of professional go. He pours his energy into it, striving to get closer to his ultimate goal--playing the Divine Move. After many games he finally gets to play a 7-dan, who turns out to be someone he''s confronted before, though not in competition. Their mutual animosity fires their competitiveness, pushing them to play with maximum intensity! -- VIZ Media

The main storyline takes a holiday, making way for six tales that offer fresh insight into the characters and lives of Akira Toya, Tetsuo Kaga, Asumi Nase, Yuki Mitani, Atsushi Kurata and Fujiwara-no-Sai. Hikaru Shindo figures in some of these and takes center stage in the final tale when he challenges a crooked antique shop owner to a game of go in an attempt to restore an heirloom vase to its rightful owner. -- VIZ Media

From the moment he began playing go, Hikaru relied on Sai''s supernatural support. Now that his mentor has vanished into thin air, will he be able to handle the demands of life as a pro? Meanwhile, Hikaru''s archrival Akira is playing so well even veteran players tremble at the mention of his name. And now, at long last, the two boys will play each other... -- VIZ Media

Since Sai''s disappearance, Hikaru has given up go! Meanwhile, undefeated by his failure to pass the pro test, Isumi plays his heart out in China. His foreign training teaches him unique ways to handle the stress of mental challenges and competition. Upon his return, he asks Hikaru for a rematch! But how good will Hikaru''s game be after such a long break--and without Sai...? -- VIZ Media

Hikaru ignores Sai''s pleas to let him play go, and then one day Sai vanishes! Is he mad at Hikaru? Where has he gone? Will he ever come back? And will Hikaru be able to play without Sai''s coaching...? -- VIZ Media

When Hikaru convinces go master Toya Meijin to play Sai online, the meijin raises the stakes: if he wins, "sai" must reveal his true identity; if he loses, he will quit the game forever! Then, Hikaru challenges himself by playing Kurata 6 dan. How do you win a game in which both players use the same color stones?! -- VIZ Media

Hikaru and Sai are both scheduled for matches with their greatest rivals--Akira Toya and his father, Toya Meijin. How will Sai play without revealing his secret identity? And will Akira''s father stand in the way of Hikaru''s long anticipated rematch with his son...? The suspense is getting unbearable! -- VIZ Media