Chapter 124
"Bang!"
The ball was easily hit back!
Satoshi Tanishi was stunned for a moment.
Then he hurriedly went to receive it!
The speed of this ball wasn't fast, so he managed to catch up.
But when he received the ball, he found it had become so heavy!
"Such strong power!"
However, being as big as Satoshi Tanishi, he still had strength.
The ball was hit back again.
And at this moment, Hiroshi Kabaji had already reached the net.
The ball was intercepted by Hiroshi Kabaji just as it crossed the net!
Seeing this, Jiro Akutagawa said excitedly.
"That’s my high-speed net play. Kabaji chose to replicate my move right from the start; it seems I’m stronger than Kamishiro Aki!"
Kamishiro Aki: "..."
The ball was smashed directly onto the sideline by Hiroshi Kabaji.
"Bang!"
The ball quickly bounced out of the court.
Seeing this, the umpire called the score.
"15:0!"
At the same time, the Hyotei cheerleading squad erupted with even louder cheers than before!
"Hyotei! Hyotei!"
"Kabaji! Kabaji!"
Satoshi Tanishi indeed hadn't reacted in time.
But he was still stubborn.
"I just let you have that point; I won't let you have the next one!"
Immediately after, he tossed the ball into the air, and when it fell, he swung his racket with force!
"Bang!"
The force this time was much greater than before!
The ball crossed the net in an instant!
Hiroshi Kabaji used small steps to rush toward where the ball landed.
This shocked Satoshi Tanishi somewhat.
He didn't expect Hiroshi Kabaji to be able to use such flexible footwork despite his massive frame.
The ball landed, and Hiroshi Kabaji received it very easily.
"Bang!"
But this ball didn't have much power.
It was a drop shot!
Everyone was shocked!
Even Yushi Oshitari couldn't help but exclaim.
"Kabaji actually taking the initiative to use a drop shot, that’s quite rare!"
"But this ball scored..."
Before Yushi Oshitari finished his sentence, Satoshi Tanishi used a footwork to rush to where the ball landed.
The moment the ball hit the ground and bounced up.
He successfully caught up.
And caught the ball.
Yushi Oshitari frowned slightly.
At this time, Keigo Atobe explained with a smile.
"Oshitari, is there something you don't know?"
"This is the Samba step, widely used in basketball and soccer, but it’s also reasonable to apply it in tennis."
Hearing this, Yushi Oshitari nodded.
"I just didn't expect him to be able to perform the Samba step with that physique."
"But hitting the ball back is useless."
"Kabaji won't miss this opportunity."
Just as the ball was hit over the net by Satoshi Tanishi, Hiroshi Kabaji appeared at the net with a wooden expression.
Immediately, he raised his racket high and swung down with force!
"Bang!"
The ball was smashed right next to Satoshi Tanishi’s feet.
"Bang!"
Even at such a close distance, Satoshi Tanishi couldn't react.
With this speed and power, it was impossible to receive it in an instant.
Watching the ball land, Satoshi Tanishi frowned.
At this time, the umpire called the score.
"30:0!"
Hiroshi Kabaji scored another point!
The Hyotei cheerleading squad erupted with intense cheers again.
"Hyotei must win! Hyotei must win!"
"Kabaji must win! Kabaji must win!"
However, this was within Kamishiro Aki’s expectations.
Hiroshi Kabaji’s strength was definitely above Satoshi Tanishi’s.
This was beyond doubt.
According to this situation, Satoshi Tanishi should be using his Big Bang serve soon.
Satoshi Tanishi climbed up and clamored at Hiroshi Kabaji.
"Let me tell you! Don't get complacent just because you took two points!"
"Know that this is my service game!"
"The next serve will finish you off!"
After speaking, he returned to the baseline.
And Hiroshi Kabaji didn't say a word and returned to the baseline.
Subsequently, it was Satoshi Tanishi’s service time.
He showed a fierce smile at Hiroshi Kabaji.
At this moment, he tossed the ball into the air.
Immediately after, he used all his strength to leap his entire body into the air.
Everyone was stunned for a moment, and Satoshi Horio shouted out loud.
"That giant is leaping into the air!"
Satoshi Tanishi swung his racket wildly, releasing almost all his strength onto the racket.
With this power, he bombarded the falling ball.
"Yaah!"
"Big Bang Serve!"
"Bang!"
The ball rushed toward Hiroshi Kabaji at an extremely fast speed.
Both the speed and power were extremely fierce!
When the ball hit the ground, it was like a giant rock falling.
"Bang!"
The ball began to rebound, and Hiroshi Kabaji used small steps to swing his racket to receive this ball.
"Bang!"
The next instant, the racket in his hand was immediately knocked away by the ball.
"Clang!"
The racket slid to the edge of the court.
The spectators were dumbfounded.
At this time, Ryoma Echizen couldn't help but say.
"The power of this ball is quite strong."
"To think this fat pig could jump so high, that’s really impressive."
Sadaharu Inui pushed his glasses and said.
"That’s right, this fat... Tanishi’s serve is very powerful."
"He combines his own weight advantage with the force of leaning forward to pour into the ball."
"Receiving his ball is like fighting against his weight."
"No wonder it’s called the Big Bang serve; with this weight, whether it’s a concrete floor or a swimming pool, it would be like a big bang."
Hearing his words, everyone barely accepted his somewhat abstract explanation.
This time, the umpire shouted.
"30:15!"
Seeing this, Satoshi Tanishi shouted triumphantly.
"See that! This is my real serve!"
"As long as I can win my service game, you’re done for!"
Hearing this, Satoshi Horio asked with some confusion.
"Why?"
"Doesn't everyone have a service game? Why is he so sure?"
Seeing this, Sadaharu Inui stepped forward to explain again.
"The reason is simple."
"The first game is Tanishi’s service game."
"If he can use this Big Bang serve to dominate all subsequent service games, he can 100% enter a tie-break."
"Which means he won't lose; as long as he can take one of the opponent’s service games, he will win."
Satoshi Horio nodded as if he understood.
Seeing this, the two people beside him showed disdainful expressions and said.
"Horio, haven't you practiced tennis for two and a half years? How come you don't even understand this."
This question made Satoshi Horio’s two ears turn red instantly.
"You guys don't know anything, I’m being humble!"
"If I didn't ask, how would you know?"
His words made the two people nod in sudden realization.
"So that’s it! Horio, thank you so much!"
Back on the main court, facing Satoshi Tanishi’s mockery, Hiroshi Kabaji didn't retort.
There was no expression on his face; he just silently went to change his racket.
As if he didn't care about anything.
Seeing this, Satoshi Tanishi was so angry he spat on the ground.
"Pah!"
"Let’s see how long you can keep up the act."
"As long as I use the Big Bang serve, no one can receive it!"
Subsequently, Hiroshi Kabaji returned with a new racket.
The umpire announced that the match would continue.
Satoshi Tanishi tossed the ball into the air again.
This time, he still intended to use the Big Bang serve!
He leaped up and shouted loudly.
"Big Bang Serve!"
"Bang!"
The ball smashed toward Hiroshi Kabaji like a giant rock.
Just when Satoshi Tanishi was about to be smug.
He saw Hiroshi Kabaji switch to holding the racket with both hands!
Seeing this, he sneered.
"It’s useless, it’s impossible to receive my Big Bang serve!"
At this moment, the ball landed with a boom!
"Bang!"
Immediately after, the ball rebounded with powerful force.
Hiroshi Kabaji used small steps to catch up.
He swung his racket with both hands toward the incoming ball.
"Bang!"
The ball and the racket clashed, making a sizzling sound.
But the racket showed no signs of being knocked away!
At this moment, Hiroshi Kabaji shouted!
"Victory... is Hyotei’s!"
The next instant, the ball was hit back!
The Big Bang serve was broken!
Satoshi Tanishi never expected Hiroshi Kabaji to be able to receive his Big Bang serve.
So he wasn't prepared at all.
Therefore, the ball easily crossed his defensive line.
Seeing this, the umpire called the score loudly.
"40:15!"
End of Chapter
