Chapter 114: The King Rikkaidai Without Blind Spots, Fudomine and Ice

The match venue between Rikkaidai Affiliated Middle School and Yamabuki Middle School.

Boom!

A violent explosion came.

The pale yellow tennis ball exploded from under Sengoku Kiyosumi's racket.

The violent momentum rolled up a wave of air in the air, piercing through the court.

After the Du Da Sai, Coach Ban Lao formulated a boxing-style training plan specifically for Sengoku Kiyosumi based on his characteristics.

In this month, Sengoku Kiyosumi conducted high-intensity training in the boxing gym.

With the help of boxing practice, not only was his physique significantly improved, but his reaction speed could finally fully exert the effect of his super-strong dynamic vision.

This brand-new 'Tiger Roar' was the best embodiment of the hard training during this period.

Its short route, great impact, fast speed, fierce force, and sudden movement had far exceeded his performance during the Du Da Sai.

"I can't even judge the level of the opponent's strength; I really am still too weak."

Swish... Swish... Swish...

However, besides them, in last year's match between Rikkaidai and Shitenhoji, a second-year player had also appeared.

"Collected some good data again."

"'Tiger Roar,' huh? I'll take this move..."

After a while, he showed a helpless expression and let out a long sigh.

A figure suddenly appeared on the flight trajectory where the tennis ball bounced.

Although his personality was jumpy, his strength was not simple; he played in Single Match No. 3 and defeated Shitenhoji's Hara Tetsuya with exceptional sharpness.

"Can't see the shadow of the tennis ball at all..."

The match ended, and the two teams shook hands at the net.

Not until the tennis ball rolled back from the ground did Sengoku Kiyosumi's body soften, his eyes dazed, his face full of shock.

With just one look, Coach Bantian saw the opponent's extraordinary talent that had not yet been developed.

"Game, Rikkaidai Affiliated Middle School, Sanada Genichiro, 6-0!"

"Too... strong..."

Yanagi Renji closed his notebook, his eyes narrowed, and a look of satisfaction appeared on his face.

However, Sengoku Kiyosumi, who had hit such a serve, looked like he was facing a formidable enemy.

Only one ball left, and he was going to lose!!

Enthusiastic cheers came from the audience, but they didn't appear too excited; for Rikkaidai, victory was a matter of course.

And beside him, Nioh's body swayed slightly, his right foot taking a small step forward; although he had no other movements, the image of Sengoku Kiyosumi hitting the new 'Tiger Roar' flashed in his mind.

Following Yuuki Satoru, he once again experienced this match that could be called desperate.

Sengoku Kiyosumi murmured softly, looking at the domineering figure wearing a black hat on the opposite side, his heart couldn't help but compare him to Yuuki Satoru, whom he had faced before.

Because now...

Afterward, a stream of light flashed in his eyes, and the corners of his mouth turned up.

Although Sanada ended the match with a near-crushing degree, there were still people in the Rikkaidai team paying attention to Sengoku Kiyosumi, who hadn't scored a point.

By adjusting the timing of the shot and the way of exerting force, Sengoku Kiyosumi made the serve possess power that ordinary people couldn't reach, while also overcoming the limitation of the long preparation time of the original 'Tiger Roar.'

These four national-level players allowed Rikkaidai to successfully win last year's National Championship among many strong schools.

Mouri Jusaburo...

"Compared to last year, Rikkaidai has become even stronger."

On the sidelines, Coach Bantian looked at this kingly team, his face becoming rarely solemn.

The tennis ball speed was fast, and his racket-swinging speed was even faster; his elbow drove the racket to press down, bringing up an astonishing afterimage.

This 'Tiger Roar' serve, which radiated new vitality, was fierce and unstoppable on the court.

They are the three pillars of Rikkaidai.

After hitting the ball, he quickly filled the position, his sore eyes staring fixedly at the opposite side, pulling his concentration to the highest level.

After all, his strength was not weak; it was just that his luck was too bad, encountering Sanada Genichiro, one of the three giants of Rikkaidai.

"Match over, total score 3-0, Rikkaidai Affiliated Middle School wins!"

Yukimura Seiichi, Sanada Genichiro, Yanagi Renji.

"The Emperor of Rikkaidai, Sanada Genichiro..."

"Yamabuki's Sengoku Kiyosumi, interesting..."

Boom!

Tap!

The sound of hitting the ball and the sound of footsteps landing sounded at the same time, and a yellow beam of light flashed and disappeared under Sengoku Kiyosumi's feet!

Fast as the wind!

Tap, tap...

And this year...

Coach Bantian's eyes narrowed, his gaze sweeping over Marui, Nioh, and others, feeling a bit emotional in his heart.

Compared to Yamabuki, Rikkaidai's luck was truly too good.

The level of this group of youths was not inferior to Sengoku at all, and even...

stronger!

"Whether it's singles or doubles, there isn't a single blind spot.

This year, Rikkaidai is probably going to rule the world."

"Coming to Tokyo was indeed the right choice!"

With his hands in his pockets and his racket tucked under his arm, Chitose looked around, feeling the cheers of the Ice Emperor cheerleading squad, and a sense of belonging couldn't help but arise in his heart.

Although Shishigaku Middle School was also an old-fashioned strong school, compared to the vibrant Ice Emperor, it was more like a lion in its twilight years, old and lacking vitality.

Past honors covered the eyes of the tennis club members, and some stupid guys began to become blind and arrogant, looking down on everything.

More seriously, this arrogance caused them to lose their enterprising spirit, which was something Chitose couldn't accept.

Although he looked unrestrained and didn't care about many things, this was just an appearance.

After all, people who can reach the top level in a certain competitive sport must possess an extremely strong desire to win that ordinary people cannot reach.

As gentle as Fuji Syusuke, his desire to win is not inferior to anyone; Yukimura Seiichi, who is as warm as an orchid on weekdays, has an unusual persistence for victory.

Chitose is naturally the same.

And at Ice Emperor, everyone doesn't hide their strong desire to win; the strong go up, the weak go down, actively fighting—this atmosphere made him feel exceptionally comfortable.

Moreover, after this period of his right eye being injured and then recovering, Chitose deeply experienced the feeling of losing and regaining.

From great sorrow to great joy, from despair to hope, this moving experience of surviving a desperate situation was something he would never forget in his life.

"Accidents can happen at any time.

Therefore...

I decided to seize every minute and every second to enjoy tennis!"

Raising his head to look at the clouds in the sky, recalling the match just now, a heartfelt smile appeared on his face, and joy and satisfaction filled his heart.

His gaze swept across a place outside the court, and Chitose's gaze suddenly paused.

He saw several black figures standing behind the green wire fence.

The black-haired youth leading the team, at a glance, besides being handsome, everything else was unremarkable.

However, Chitose didn't underestimate the opponent, but instead increased his vigilance by a few points.

Because beside this person, there was also a figure he was very familiar with standing there.

Although what entered his eyes was not that familiar long golden hair, that unique, bright, and cheerful temperament still made Chitose feel exceptionally nostalgic.

"Being able to make Tachibana honestly follow behind, this guy should be the one who defeated Tezuka and Atobe, the legendary guy...

The captain of Fudomine, Yuuki Satoru!"

A trace of curiosity flashed in Chitose's cautious eyes, looking at the black team not far away, the corners of his mouth hooked into a slight arc.

"I say..."

At this moment, a slender and fair palm suddenly rested on Chitose's shoulder, pulling him backward with a slight force.

Atobe hugged Chitose's shoulder, his gaze flickering, looking straight at the several black figures outside the court, his tone mixed with coldness and heat as he said.

"This guy is mine!"

Hearing these words that were almost overflowing with fighting spirit, Chitose smiled in his heart.

"Truly a guy with a strong desire for revenge..."

Although he evaluated Atobe like this, his gaze also became sharp, looking straight outside the court, his tone saying gloomily.

"Don't worry~

I only have that one thing on my mind right now.

Yuuki Satoru is yours.

And I, will win the match heartily in Tachibana's hands."

When Atobe and Chitose divided their respective opponents, the Fudomine crowd was also looking at Ice Emperor.

Their match with Rokkaku Middle School had ended more than half an hour ago.

Tachibana Jipei displayed the aura of a lion, easily defeating Saeki, and then Ibu Shinji also defeated Rokkaku's Single Match No. 2 with a score of 6:0.

Fudomine won with a total score of 3:1.

"Tachibana, what is it like for a former partner to become an opponent?"

Yuuki Satoru looked into the distance, asking at the tall figure wearing a gray-white team uniform.

Because Tachibana Jipei and Chitose Senri had always been in phone contact.

After Yuuki Satoru returned from Chiba, he knew about Chitose transferring to Ice Emperor, and also understood the various coincidences behind the transfer.

Although he had been prepared, regardless of whether he intervened in the plot, his arrival would definitely cause this world to undergo huge changes.

It was just that Yuuki Satoru didn't expect that this change would come so fast and so suddenly...

A slight fluctuation couldn't help but arise in his heart.

However, Chitose Senri being able to get Atobe's help, successfully curing his eyes, and continuing his tennis path, Yuuki Satoru felt genuinely happy.

"Excitement, or joy?

I can't say clearly either..."

Various emotions were mixed in Tachibana Jipei's heart, not knowing how to answer Yuuki Satoru's question.

He looked into the distance, and Chitose Senri also looked from afar.

Separated by the distance of the entire court, the two people's gazes met in the air, and they both saw the appearance they expected on each other's faces.

The next day.

The second round of the Kanto Tournament began.

Seeing the two teams appear, a burst of exclamation came from the audience.

No one expected that these two schools would meet in the second round.

At the net, both sides shook hands politely.

Fudomine Middle School VS Ice Emperor Academy, the match begins! ===== CHAPTER 115 =====