Chapter 155: Entering the U17 Again

Early morning.

On the outskirts of Tokyo, a bus is traveling unhurriedly along the road.

"Master, I heard that this time the U17 Training Camp has sent out invitations for a joint training session to the best among the middle school students."

"I didn't expect that all of us Regular Members from Rikkai would be invited."

Inside the bus, Kirihara said to Takahashi, unable to suppress his excitement.

Takahashi held a Snake game console in his hand, and while playing, he casually replied: "Don't get too happy too soon; the U17 is not exactly a good place."

Yanagi Renji said: "According to the data I have collected, the elimination mechanism of this training camp is particularly cruel. More than half of the high school students are weeded out in less than a week, and there are even cases where players who were highly regarded ended up suffering such a blow here that they gave up tennis entirely."

Kirihara said in surprise: "Eh? Is it that strict? But Master stayed here for a month before!"

Takahashi said: "Do you remember the training list I brought back? That is the daily training of the U17!"

"However, although the elimination rate of this training camp is high, with the strength of our Rikkai, there is no need to worry too much."

"Besides, it has been a while since the National Tournament, so something needs to happen for life to be interesting!"

The corners of Takahashi's mouth curled into an arc.

……

At the entrance of the R-Japan U17 Training Camp.

Takahashi had just taken his suitcase off the bus when he saw a familiar figure.

Middle school students wearing blue and white uniforms were standing at the entrance; they were the members of Seigaku, and they were being blocked by a group of high school students wearing red and white uniforms.

"Are you the elite middle school students specially recruited by the coaches?"

"This road is closed!"

A high school student wearing a hat said.

"Ah?"

"But we were clearly sent an invitation!"

Kikumaru said in surprise.

Inui Sadaharu flipped through his data notebook and said: "Before this year, this U17 training camp had never invited middle school students."

"Therefore, I don't have any data on this side."

Another high school student with yellow hair said: "However, if you pass the assessment, we can let you in."

Then, the group from Seigaku was led inside by a high school student.

Witnessing this scene, Sanada frowned and said: "So, one still has to pass an assessment to enter this U17?"

"Why weren't we notified beforehand?"

Kirihara said: "Isn't it quite interesting? I was just wanting to see what kind of assessment it is."

Sanada said: "Kirihara, too slack!"

"The players who can train here are all elites among the high school students; this assessment must not be simple."

Yukimura looked at Takahashi beside him and asked: "Takahashi, do you know about this assessment?"

Takahashi said indifferently: "It's just a boring and childish little trick of the high school students!"

Just as Yukimura was somewhat puzzled, they had already walked to the entrance of the training camp.

The high school students dressed in red and white uniforms reached out to stop them.

"Hey, middle schoolers, did you hear what we said to the previous team?"

"Are you participating in the assessment?"

Sanada said sternly: "We are particip—!"

Before he could finish his sentence.

"Are you sure you want to assess me?"

Takahashi walked straight over from the back.

Hearing this voice, several high school students were startled; they felt this voice was extremely familiar.

They looked closely and saw that the person walking over was actually Takahashi Yanichi.

The arrogant expressions on their faces instantly became incomparably obedient!

"No need, no need!"

"Please, go ahead! Please, go ahead!"

They said while clearing the way for the Rikkai group.

Once the Rikkai group had walked inside.

The remaining high school students discussed in low voices.

"We kicked an iron plate; I almost forgot that the boss of Court 16 is also a middle school student."

"We actually blocked his team just now, my god!"

"Rikkai! It's written on their uniforms, Rikkai! Tell the others, don't make things difficult for the Rikkai middle schoolers!"

"Okay! I'll notify the others immediately."

At this time, Takahashi turned back and asked with great interest: "Is your assessment still that same childish game?"

"We've upgraded it; now it's having them hit two beverage cans with one ball!"

The high school student replied.

"Alright then!"

Takahashi was a bit speechless.

When Takahashi returned to the team, Kirihara asked curiously: "What's this about hitting two beverage cans with one ball? It sounds quite interesting."

Takahashi said: "Kirihara, if you're interested, go play it!"

Sanada hesitated and said, "This assessment..."

Takahashi explained, "This assessment is not a necessary condition for entering the Training Camp; you can understand it as a show of force from the high schoolers toward the middle schoolers!"

Yanagi said, "I see! But they seem to respect you, Captain, especially!"

Takahashi said, "Strength! Here, strength is what ultimately does the talking!"

Kirihara asked, "I heard that everyone selected here is an elite high schooler; I didn't expect Master to be so powerful!"

Takahashi said, "Most of the high schoolers here are of very average level; with your level, Kirihara, it wouldn't be difficult to defeat them..."

Kirihara grew excited, directly interrupting Takahashi, and said, "That's great! I didn't even get to play in the National Tournament and have been holding back; it looks like I can fully let loose here!"

Kirihara hopped and skipped as he walked forward.

"However, there are a few people you absolutely must not provoke!"

Takahashi continued slowly.

"Kirihara is so reckless, did he hear the Captain's last sentence?"

Marui popped his green bubblegum and said.

"Probably not!"

A sly smile appeared on the corner of Niou's mouth.

On the Main Court.

"Wow! There are so many high-tech facilities here; I've never seen them before."

Kirihara exclaimed.

"The U17 Training Camp possesses the most advanced training equipment and training philosophies, aimed at cultivating tennis players of international caliber."

"Of course, their training is also exceptionally strict."

Takahashi began to explain.

Yukimura asked Takahashi, "The reason for gathering us this time is for the U17 World Cup in Australia, right!"

Takahashi nodded and said, "Yes, this year the U17 World Cup is making an exception to allow middle schoolers to participate, so Germany U17 and others are all recruiting middle schoolers."

"Just like how Germany U17 recruited Tezuka Kunimitsu."

"It's just that we have gathered too many middle schoolers here; I'm afraid we will undergo strict training, and most will be eliminated."

While speaking, Takahashi looked toward the distance.

On the various Courts, one could only see high schoolers wearing red and white uniforms; there was no sign of middle schoolers.

Have the teams from other schools not arrived yet?

Takahashi looked at the watch on his wrist.

It was already 8:55, and the assembly time was 9:00.

Time is almost up!

"Strange, I clearly saw the Seigaku members come in ahead of us just now; how come we can't see them now?"

Sanada said.

"Hey! Everyone from Rikkai, hello!"

A bright voice rang out from afar.

The person who arrived was wearing a yellow and green uniform; it was the members of Shitenhoji.

Takahashi and the others greeted them.

"So envious! As expected of the National Tournament champion team, you were actually all invited."

"Unlike us at Shitenhoji, there are only 4 of us."

Shiraishi said.

Hearing this, Takahashi was startled, his gaze sweeping over the few people in front of him.

Shiraishi Kuranosuke, Chitose Senri, Oshitari Kenya, and Toyama Kintaro.