195 pages, コミック
First published August 3,2001
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Hikaru no Go has stepped into a brand-new era, that of the professional players. This volume commences with Hikaru's pro ceremony, and he discovers that his very first pro match will be against Akira. There is a truly astonishing twist. Then, in the latter half of the volume, the focus shifts to Sai as he gets the opportunity to go up against Toya Meijin, who is Akira's father. This time, there is no handicap, and both play to their absolute fullest. The build-up spans multiple chapters as their match will be held on the internet. We witness the return of characters from the internet go arc, which is a welcome sight. Sai has taken a backseat in several previous runs, so I am extremely glad that he has been the center of attention in the last two volumes.
Hikaru no Go continues to prove that it still has an abundance of story left to unfold, and the stage has been impeccably set for the storylines that are yet to come.