readytorunbook #176 - Kanto Finals
#176 - Kanto Finals
Inside the court.
Echizen Ryoma and Fuji Syusuke exchanged glances in their respective positions.
The atmosphere instantly became oppressive.
The audience, seeing this scene, even felt cold sweat.
The next second.
Fuji Syusuke continued to serve.
The tennis ball was tossed high, channeling the strength of his whole body, and his wrist forcefully hit the falling tennis ball.
Bang! The tennis ball transformed into a streak of light and flew out.
Tap tap tap!
A burst of hurried footsteps spread out.
Running in reverse, he spread his arms and slashed fiercely at the rebounding tennis ball.
Whoosh!
The tennis ball flew to the highest point again!
Echizen Ryoma's expression hardened.
"This time, it won't be that simple."
Saying that, he strode towards the ball's landing point.
Instantly!
The tennis ball began to accelerate downwards!
Boom!
The tennis ball landed on the ground, rebounding at an extremely low angle.
Echizen Ryoma was quick-witted and quick-handed, vigorously rubbing the tennis racket against the ground to create sparks, and using his arm to forcefully hit the tennis ball back.
Bang! The tennis ball was like a burning fireball, carrying sparks, and a trail of billowing smoke appeared behind it.
Immediately after.
The tennis ball also flew towards the sky.
At the highest point in the air, it began to fall rapidly, not bouncing when it touched the ground.
"15:15!"
The referee announced.
At this time, everyone was still stunned.
"Did he just hit it back?"
"What's strange is that the first-year hit the same tennis ball as Fuji."
"They're too strong, aren't they, these two."
The Seishun Academy members were also very shocked at this moment.
"Fuji's Bear Drop was hit back by that first-year?"
Kaido Kaoru asked in disbelief.
"Impossible! What on earth happened?"
Oishi Syuichiro had a shocked expression.
"Hiss."
Kaido Kaoru's expression was solemn.
"Did this first-year also break through?"
Tezuka Kunimitsu said in a deep voice.
At this moment, they realized that Echizen Ryoma was constantly growing during the match.
Now he could reach the point of receiving Fuji Syusuke's shots.
After that, he would definitely become even stronger.
The match continued.
'Game Rikkaidai, Echizen Ryoma, score 3:2!'
'Game Seishun Academy, Fuji Syusuke, score 3:3!'
Game Rikkaidai, Echizen Ryoma, score 4:3!
The match entered a white-hot stage,
Echizen Ryoma and Fuji Syusuke spared no effort to return each other's tennis balls one by one.
At this time, although the breathing of the two was not too disordered.
But their clothes were completely soaked.
They were completely relying on their love for tennis and willpower to compete.
'Game Rikkaidai, Echizen Ryoma, score 5:5!'
At this time, the match between the two came to a white-hot stage and also entered the tie-break 7 stage.
No matter how Echizen Ryoma chased, counterattacked, Fuji Syusuke would bite the score tightly.
Similarly, Fuji Syusuke also felt the same way.
The score was constantly changing.
On the coach's seat.
Yukimura's expression remained unchanged as he watched the game,
"Seiichi, congratulations on entering the finals."
Suddenly, Ryuzaki Sumire next to him said.
"Coach Ryuzaki has already decided?"
Yukimura was not surprised, as if he had known that Ryuzaki Sumire would say that.
"Although this old bone of mine can't play like you young people."
Ryuzaki Sumire smiled and continued: "But my eyes are still sharp!"
"I didn't expect Nanjiro's son to also join Rikkaidai."
Ryuzaki Sumire had already guessed it.
Echizen Ryoma, the son of Samurai—Echizen Nanjiro.
This was originally very surprising to Ryuzaki Sumire.
But when she thought of Yukimura's current identity, she was relieved.
While the two were chatting, the referee also announced the final result of the match.
'Game Rikkaidai, Echizen Ryoma, score 7:5! Victory!'
The match between Echizen Ryoma and Fuji Syusuke ended.
The two shook hands.
"Next time, I won't lose."
Fuji Syusuke said with a smile.
Echizen Ryoma said: "Next time, I will still win!"
In the end, Fuji Syusuke showed his talent.
However, Echizen Ryoma's talent was even higher.
Far beyond everyone's surprise.
This kind of growth rate gave the Rikkaidai crowd a feeling of Yukimura.
Of course.
Yukimura was much stronger than Ryoma when he was in the first grade.
The two were not on the same level at all.
After both sides finished lining up.
They packed their things and prepared to leave.
Three consecutive victories.
Rikkaidai entered the finals with the fastest record in the Kanto Tournament once again.
The other two teams were still competing.
"Let's go"
Yukimura shouted.
Tomorrow is the Kanto Finals.
After returning, they would start to rest and prepare for tomorrow's finals.
If there were no accidents, Hyotei would advance to the finals.
And Rikkaidai would have the final match.
Rikkaidai's 16 consecutive Kanto championships were coming soon.
In a blink of an eye, the next day.
The Kanto Tournament Finals arrived.
Rikkaidai vs Hyotei Academy.
At the same time.
7:00 AM.
Hyotei Tennis Club.
Led by Atobe Keigo, the official players lined up neatly.
"Today is the last match of the Kanto Tournament."
Atobe Keigo said: "It is also the final match, and you all know that our opponent is Rikkaidai."
The Hyotei members had solemn expressions.
From the beginning, they had already thought of it.
Their opponent in the finals was Rikkaidai.
Now that the moment had arrived, they dared not slack off in the slightest.
"Kanto Finals!"
Glimmers of light flashed in Atobe Keigo's eyes.
Shishido Ryo, Ohtori Chotaro, Akutagawa Jiro, Hiyoshi Wakashi, Mukahi Gakuto had thoughtful expressions in their eyes, and their expressions were solemn.
"Even if we are not Rikkaidai's opponent, we must go all out!"
At this time, Kamitaro stood up.
Although these words were a bit harsh, it was the truth.
"Set off now!"
Atobe Keigo gave an order.
Immediately, the entire Hyotei team began to prepare to go to the final venue of the Kanto Tournament.
8:00 AM.
The final venue of the Kanto Tournament.
The surrounding area was already full of spectators.
"How spectacular!"
Shiba Saori said in amazement as she looked around.
There were really too many people.
Although it couldn't compare to the National Tournament, it was still very spectacular.
"It's already 8 o'clock, why haven't Rikkaidai and Hyotei arrived yet? Senior Inoue"
Shiba Saori couldn't help but say as she looked at the empty court.
"After all, it's the Kanto Finals, it doesn't matter if the teams are a little late."
Inoue Mamoru said: "It's fine as long as they arrive at the venue before 8:30."
Immediately after.
The surrounding crowd began to stir.
"They're here!"
Inoue Mamoru suddenly said.
"They're here?"
Shiba Saori quickly turned her gaze to the entrance.
The two teams, Rikkaidai and Hyotei, entered from the entrance at the same time.
Neither team spoke.
They came directly to the match court.
This was a special match court for the Kanto Tournament,
The area was larger than the courts in ordinary sports parks, and there were tiered seats specially prepared for the audience, etc.