Chapter 156: The Choice of the Rikkai Members

Takahashi looked at the few people before him, feeling somewhat puzzled.

He remembered that in the original work, most of the Shitenhoji members were invited, so why were there only 4 people now?

However, these four people could also be said to be the four most outstanding members of Shitenhoji.

It seems that the trajectory of this world is completely different from the original work.

The events about to happen next will also become even more interesting.

"You guys are really fast! We spent quite a bit of time when we just went through the assessment; that assessment really had a bit of difficulty."

Shiraishi said.

"Difficulty?"

Takahashi was somewhat surprised.

"Yeah! They made us hit a ball while simultaneously knocking down two beverage cans, but those beverage cans were full of pebbles!"

"Strength and angle are both very important!"

"However, I, Kintaro, am very amazing; I finished it in just 2 balls! Unlike Chitose who spent 3 balls!"

Kintaro explained, his tone filled with joy.

"So, were you delayed by this assessment?"

Takahashi grasped the key point in Shiraishi's words.

"Delayed? What do you mean?"

Chitose asked.

Takahashi looked at the watch on his wrist; it was already 9:03.

He pointed to the time on the watch for everyone to see.

"The assembly time was 9:00; it has already been three minutes."

"The others who haven't arrived are all late!"

Chitose said: "But the others are still in the assessment, so that shouldn't count as late!"

Takahashi replied: "Based on my experience of having stayed here for a month, that so-called assessment just now was not organized by the coaches, but organized privately by the high school students."

Shiraishi was puzzled: "So?"

Takahashi explained: "So those who haven't arrived yet are truly late! And the U17 coaches have no tolerance for such things as being late."

5 minutes later, people from Seigaku, Hyotei, and other schools arrived at the main Court one after another.

Everyone greeted each other.

Kintaro looked left and right: "Where is Chomae? Why don't I see Chomae?"

Oishi explained: "Echizen returned to the United States after the National Tournament."

Sanada said: "Why did only 5 of you come?"

"Where is Tezuka?"

Inui pushed up his glasses and said: "Tezuka went to D Country."

Hearing this, Takahashi looked toward the Seigaku team.

There were only Oishi, Fuji, Inui, Momoshiro, and Kikumaru.

He looked at the teams from other schools again; the number of people was not high!

"Ahem!"

A voice came over the broadcast.

"Good morning, middle school students!"

"Let me introduce myself; I am Kurobe, the tactical coach of this base. During the Head Coach's absence, I will temporarily manage this training camp."

"This time, our Training Camp has invited 30 middle school students. But as you can see, there are still many high school students in the base."

"This means there are too many people in the base, so since 30 people have entered, 30 people must go out."

"This base is divided into 16 Courts; the smaller the number of the Court, the stronger the player's ability!"

"Middle school students, from now until 5:00 this afternoon, you must challenge the high school students. Those who succeed in their challenge can obtain the challenged person's position on the Court, and those who fail will be directly expelled from the Training Camp."

"Good luck to everyone!"

As soon as the words fell, the middle school students looked at each other, all a bit bewildered!

"Let us take the initiative to challenge the high school students? This training camp is indeed very strict!"

Shiraishi said.

"Right!"

The broadcast voice continued to sound.

"9:00 is the assembly time. Players who did not arrive at the stipulated time are considered late; the punishment is running 50 laps. Please let the late players complete their laps before proceeding with challenges."

"Late?"

Oishi had a puzzled expression.

"It really is just as the leader of Rikkai said; that assessment was organized privately by the high school students, and the coaches do not recognize it."

Kintaro said excitedly.

As soon as Kintaro finished speaking, everyone else's gaze focused on Takahashi.

Takahashi shrugged and said: "The lateness the coach spoke of should refer to those who had not arrived here by 9:00; everyone can figure out where they stand themselves!"

Yanagi Renji continued to explain Takahashi's meaning in detail.

"What? Does that mean we were played by the high school students?"

Kikumaru was somewhat angry.

"According to my calculations, there is an 85% probability that this is the case!"

Inui pushed up his glasses and said.

"These high schoolers are going too far! Won't the Coach do anything about them?"

Kikumaru said.

"This might be exactly what the Coach wants to see; you could also interpret this as the Coach giving us middle schoolers a show of force."

Takahashi said.

"Hm? Didn't the Coach just say that we could challenge them?"

"We also need to let the high schoolers see our strength."

Atobe brushed back his hair and said.

"Atobe, are you guys still going to run laps then?"

Kikumaru asked.

"Let's go, Huadi, let's go challenge the high schoolers!"

Atobe said as he prepared to leave.

"Hey! Friendly reminder, there are cameras everywhere here, and your every move is under the Coach's surveillance."

"If you don't complete the requirements, what awaits you next will be even harsher punishment!"

Takahashi pointed to a camera not far away.

"Ah!"

Kikumaru found it hard to accept this fact.

Inside Court 16.

"Why are you all following me? Aren't you going to challenge the high schoolers?"

Takahashi asked the Rikkai group that had followed him.

"Master, was this how you had to challenge them when you came before?"

Kirihara asked.

"Yes!"

Takahashi said.

"Then which Court did you challenge up to, Master?"

Kirihara said.

"Court 16."

Takahashi said.

"Court 16? Isn't it said that Court 16 is the worst one?"

Kirihara was very puzzled.

"I feel that Court 16 and I are a good match; the scenery here is beautiful, the climate is pleasant, it suits me very well!"

"Kirihara, you can go ahead and challenge people from other Courts, don't worry about me!"

Takahashi said.

"Really? That's great, I'm off!"

Kirihara was very excited.

Watching Kirihara's departing back, then looking at the others still standing in place, Takahashi raised an eyebrow and said: "What about you guys? Aren't you going?"

Yukimura said: "I feel that Court 16 and I also have a good connection."

"To stay here, I just need to beat the other people on this Court, right!"

As he spoke, Yukimura walked toward the others on Court 16.

Niou said: "Interesting, interesting, I'll stay here too!"

Yanagi Renji said: "The Coach only said we need to obtain a position, he didn't say exactly which Court's position we had to obtain, right!"

Sanada nodded, and immediately he saw Yanagi also walking toward another person on Court 16.

In less than ten minutes, Court 16 had already completed a total reshuffle.

Takahashi looked out, and the entire Court 16 was almost completely filled with people wearing Rikkai uniforms.

It seems that, apart from Kirihara, his other team members are all quite clever!

"By the way, where did Kirihara run off to?"

Sanada asked.

"If he is challenging the Courts one by one in order, he will encounter a strong opponent at Court 5."

"If he is challenging randomly, then it depends on his luck."

Takahashi said with a smile.