Makoto felt considerable pressure on his shoulders to succeed. Since he was the Captain, he felt it was his duty to lead their team to the win. He couldn't do so if he continued to let the pitcher walk all over him.
He seemed like a dragon on his way off the field as he blew smoke from his nose.
"Ken, are you feeling fatigued?" Coach Hanada stopped Ken before he walked into the dugout, his expression carrying some worry.
"I'm fine coach, sorry for worrying you." He said with a small smile.
It wasn't like he could tell the coach about his penalty from using the Limit Break skill.
Coach Hanada seemed to be a little skeptical, but he could tell that Ken didn't want to talk about it in this moment.
"If I see you struggling again on the mound, I won't hesitate to sub you out." He stated, sending Ken a glance.
Ken's eyes widened in shock, yet he still nodded.
"Y-Yes coach."
