Chapter 33

Ever since the special training ended, the mental outlook of the regulars has undergone a tremendous change, and their strength has also seen a corresponding improvement.

However, they have not slacked off because of this, and still train hard every day according to the methods they learned during the special training.

Of course, the daily internal matches within the Tennis Club are also an indispensable part, and some occasional matches are even more exhilarating.

Especially Shitian Tie, who pursues "power," Shenwei Ming, who insists on "speed," and Yiwu Shen Si, who explores "technique."

Because the tennis styles of these three differ greatly, whenever it is their turn to play against each other, everyone else will put down what they are doing and rush over to watch.

Everyone is very eager to know.

When ultimate power collides with absolute speed, who exactly will come out on top?!

How should exquisite technique seal the might of power and speed?!

And how should power and speed break through the blockade of technique?!

Each of their matches is like a repeated exploration of the above questions, which is fascinating.

In addition to the unique features of the singles, the two doubles pairs have also embarked on their own paths.

One pair is good at strong attacks; Sen Chende creates opportunities, while Neicun Jingjie intercepts at the net. They are like a raging fire, with fierce offensives.

The other pair is accustomed to defense; the styles of Yingjing Ya and Heping Minchun are like murmuring water, not fighting for the victory of the moment, but quietly taking away the advantage of the match bit by bit.

The duel between their water and fire, one attacking and one defending, is quite interesting.

Looking at the brand-new appearance of the regulars, while the other members are happy, a sense of pressure also weighs down from above their heads.

Those who aim for the seats of the regulars feel even more tense in their hearts, gritting their teeth to keep up with the training intensity of the regulars.

In this heated atmosphere of chasing each other, time passed quietly just like that.

And today is the day the Budongfeng Tennis Club faces its first test.

The regional preliminaries officially begin!

"Are you ready?"

Jiecheng Wu has a solemn expression, looking at all the members in front of him with a serious gaze.

Twenty-seven people stand neatly on the court, ready for battle, their eyes burning with heat.

Although they haven't spoken, the momentum on their bodies is like a long-suppressed volcano, about to erupt in an instant.

Looking at everyone's appearance, Jiecheng Wu nods, turns his head, and waves his hand.

"Let's go!"

As the words fall, one black team uniform after another files out; the black legion sets out for the first time!

Outside the Chiba Forest Sports Park.

"This is far worse than the Ariake Forest Tennis Park from half a year ago."

Jiecheng Wu takes a slight look and thinks to himself.

But that's right, after all, it's just the first round of the preliminaries, and even the participating teams are only twelve middle schools, so there's no need for such a luxurious competition venue.

At this time, many teams have already arrived at the registration office and are undergoing pre-match registration.

And a team dressed in blue and white clothes has already finished registration. Watching their departing figures, whispers of discussion suddenly arise in the crowd.

"Qingxue looks really strong this year."

"Tezuka Kunimitsu, Fuji Syusuke, it seems that this year it will be Seigaku and Yamabuki Middle School competing for the championship again."

Tap, tap.

At this moment, a series of compact and powerful footsteps sound. Others look up, and the mysterious and profound black team uniforms attract everyone's attention.

"Budongfeng Middle School Junior High School team, 8 people reporting."

Jiecheng Wu hands the list filled with the information of the participating personnel to the staff.

Hearing the name Budongfeng, in an instant, the vicinity becomes quiet.

It is not until Jiecheng Wu finishes registration and leaves that the people around start to discuss.

"It's that Budongfeng from the newspaper."

"I didn't expect them to dare to sign up for the competition this year."

"Tsk tsk..."

Inside the venue.

"What good luck, we actually drew Budongfeng."

Kitagawa Wu and the others have just arrived at the designated competition venue when the participating players of Matsukawa Middle School point at the newcomers and laugh happily.

After the incident last year, Budongfeng's "fame" is quite big.

"It looks like the first round of the match can be won very easily."

They express their joy without any concealment, and these mocking voices soon reach the Budongfeng team.

Shenwei Ming frowns slightly; these guys are really annoying.

Kitagawa Wu glances at the Matsukawa players who think they have the victory in their hands and says indifferently:

"Neicun, you and Sen Chende will play in Doubles No. 2, as for how to play...

decide for yourself."

"Understood."

Hearing this, Neicun Jingjie looks at the Jinsongchuan team, who don't know what is about to happen, and turns the brim of his black baseball cap to the back.

He and Sen Chende will definitely leave them with a deep impression.

"Next, the match between Budongfeng Middle School and Jinsongchuan Middle School begins.

Since this is the first round of this tournament, both teams need to play all five matches."

After the referee explains the rules of this tournament, he waves his right hand downward and announces the start of the match.

"First round, please have the Doubles No. 2 players from both sides come forward!

Budongfeng, Neicun Jingjie, Sen Chende group.

Jinsongchuan, Qiutian Yingyi, Yongye Yishi group."

"One set decides the winner, Jinsongchuan team serves!"

The match on the court is about to start, but Jiecheng Wu cannot muster much interest.

Judging from the strength of the opponent's regulars, let alone the Budongfeng regulars who have been improved, even if some of the top members in the Tennis Club go up, they have a great chance of winning the match.

So he stands up from his seat and says to Yiwu Shen Si.

"Shen Si, the team is in your charge from now on, I'm going to other courts to scout the situation."

Yiwu Shen Si nods silently and accepts the task, and doesn't feel anything strange.

Because in his view, this level of competition doesn't need the captain to supervise in person.

After arranging things, Jiecheng Wu leaves the Budongfeng players' bench.

The Budongfeng crowd has no reaction to Jiecheng Wu's departure, but this causes a commotion on the Jinsongchuan side.

After leaving, Jiecheng Wu starts walking around the Zhiji Forest Sports Park.

His purpose is naturally to find the venue for Qingxue's match; as for the matches of other schools, there is also nothing worth watching.

In regional-level competitions, it is really hard to see too many strong teams.

"Watch me!"

Suddenly a crisp shout comes from the court ahead, and Jiecheng Wu immediately rushes over.

"It's Kikumaru Eiji." He stands outside the court and observes.

A boy with dark red curly hair is jumping on the court, his agile and nimble figure particularly eye-catching.

Swish!

Kikumaru makes a dive and appears at the net, but he seems to have jumped too far, and this position is not good for receiving the ball at all.

The opponent on the other side suddenly breathes a sigh of relief.

Bang!

Just when he thinks this point is over, a crisp sound of hitting the ball suddenly rings out, and the racket actually appears from an unexpected position, returning the tennis ball.

And Kikumaru supports the ground with one hand, easily does a side flip, and lands steadily.

"Lucky!"

He winks and smiles at the stunned opponent, then turns back to high-five his partner to celebrate.

"Game, Youth Academy, score 6-3!"

Thanks to Chumen and Hengyi for the 600 book coin reward.

(End of this chapter)