Major Vol. 69 — Manga Raw / Buy Official

Gibson, having survived heart surgery, stunningly declares he will keep pitching. In his comeback game he ends up facing Goro as an opposing starter, yet the old rival coldly tells him it is unpleasant to duel with him. On the mound Gibson has lost his velocity and control, sliding into a first-inning crisis. Goro, meanwhile, has beaten the yips and clawed back to the majors, but his once-explosive fastball still refuses to return. When therapist Oliver reveals Gibson's unexpected past, both pitchers are pushed toward a fresh start. Caught between an ace's pride and the shadow of decline, this volume marks a turning point in the American-league arc.