Two People (The Previous Bonus Chapter Was Too Short, So Here's Another)

Meanwhile, in the base's coaching room...

The coaches have finally calculated Muneyoshi's five-dimensional data.

"The computer has already analyzed Saeki's five-dimensional data."

As soon as Kurobe hung up the phone, the door to the room was pushed open, and coaches Saito Itaru and Takuya walked in.

"Play it!"

Seeing that everyone had arrived, Kurobe instructed the staff to upload the data.

As soon as he finished speaking, Muneyoshi's image appeared on the computer screen in front of him, and a very detailed five-dimensional data table was displayed in front of them.

At the same time, video analyses of the matches Muneyoshi had just played were also uploaded.

The three of them stared intently at the data in front of them, with Kurobe Yukio even reading it aloud word by word:

"Speed 4, Strength 5.5, Stamina 4.5, Technique fluctuating between 5 and 6, Mental Strength fluctuating between 5 and 5.5..."

As he read on, Kurobe's voice grew softer and softer, and when he saw the total, he was even more incredulous:

"The total is at least 24... and at most 25.5?!"

25.5?!

Takuetsue Ryuji was so shocked he couldn't speak.

"Incredible! To reach this level in the first year of junior high school. Did Byōdōin and Oni Jūjirō have this level in their first year of junior high school?"

"And this might not even be Saeki's final five dimensions; he's clearly holding back. The head coach has really brought a little monster to the base!"

Even the usually calm Saito Itaru this moment.

"I've heard that two incredibly talented middle school students have emerged from Spain and Greece, and some people are calling them the European Twin Stars.' I wonder how Saeki compares to him!"

After a moment's thought, Saito Itaru considered the world.

Upon hearing this, Kurobe shook his head. "I haven't competed against him, so it's hard to say. But that Spain prodigy seems familiar to Saeki; I've even met him. However, he was seriously injured more than two months ago, and I'm afraid he won't be able to play in this year's World Tournament."

"Oh, Saeki is familiar to you, and he was suddenly injured?"

Takuetsue Ryuji for a moment. He hadn't expected that their little monster would have any connection with the Spain.

Suddenly, as if a thought struck him, "The sudden injury, was it done by that group of people?"

"Hmm." Kurobe nodded and said, "If the information is correct, it was probably them who did it, and Saeki has likely already clashed with them..."

"What!!"

Saito Itaru nearly jumped up at this. Those people in the underworld were not so easy to deal with.

Don't worry, everything is resolved.

As colleagues of many years, Kurobe certainly knew what they were worried about.

"Moreover, there were other unexpected gains during this trip to Spain..."

Kurobe smiled mysteriously, "Thanks to Saeki, we discovered a genius player at our U-14 training camp in Spain. He's Japan national who will be entering high school next year, and I've decided to extend an invitation to him."

Saitō and Takuya had no objection to this matter, as he had always been handling these things.

"What are your thoughts on Saeki -kun's training?" The topic returned to Muneyoshi.

Saitō and Takuya shook their heads. They might have been able to offer advice to others, but Muneyoshi's true strength was beyond their ability to train.

Kurobe glanced at the two men, and seeing their silence, he understood.

"It seems we can't offer Saeki Muneyoshi much more help, especially since he's taking Path of Darkness we know nothing about. Let's take this tape and data to the head coach in the back mountain and see how he handles it."

Kurobe stood up and made the final decision.

Saitō and Takuya did not object to Kurobe's idea. As he said, the training at the base could no longer bring much progress to Muneyoshi.

Moreover, he was taking a completely unfamiliar path, and the other party was discovered by the head coach.

Therefore, it's time to call in the head coach.

A few days later, news of Mifune Nyudo arrived.

"This kid is only in the first year of junior high school. His physical development is perfect, and he has already reached his current physical limit. There's not much point in him training here anymore."

"He wants to continue improving, but the basics are very difficult. He can only wait for his body to continue to grow; otherwise, adding more training directly will wear him down."

"The only way to transform is to start on a spiritual level."

"Let's keep things as usual for now. I'll give him some mental guidance later. By the time he's in the second or third year of junior high, his body should be able to handle more."

The three men trusted the head coach's vision and experience, so they immediately accepted the order after receiving Mifune Nyudo's reply.

Of course, they never paid attention to Muneyoshi's constant hunting of the First String and the acquisition of badges.

Compared to Saeki Muneyoshi, these are all minor matters.

Let's go back to the present.

After returning, Oni Jūjirō, Tanegashima Shūji, and Irie Kanata went back to their dormitory to wash up.

Once the fatigue and dust from the journey had subsided, the three finally became interested in the matter of the First String's Shuffle Match.

The group was quite curious. Since everyone knew about the reshuffling of the First String, why hadn't anyone challenged them along the way?

"Wasn't this supposed to be Shuffle Match? Why am I only ranked 20th, yet no one is challenging me?"

The three stood on high ground, watching the figures constantly crisscrossing on the court, Irie Kanata some distress.

Upon hearing Tanegashima Shūji slapped his forehead with a helpless expression and pointed to the fierce-looking Oni Jūjirō beside him.

"Irie, if you want to have some fun, you'd better stay away from our demons. Everyone saw what happened when he fought Byōdōin."

At this point, Tanegashima Shūji shrugged and said, "I don't think anyone would be so foolish as to approach us who are with demons."

"Ah, yeah, that ghost classmate is really amazing. Should I get away from her immediately?"

At this moment, with Tanegashima Shūji's support Irie Kanata's acting prowess returned. He took a step back, pondered for two seconds in distress, and then shook his head like a rattle drum.

"No, no, I feel so safe with Oni-kun. I'm too weak. If it weren't for Oni-kun and Tanegashima- kun protecting me, I... I'm afraid... I wouldn't be able to stay here anymore..."

Irie Kanata's tone was like an aria, full of ups and Tanegashima Shūji look annoyed.

The ghost, who had been holding back for a long time, could no longer bear it. Although he had seen this kind of performance many times, it was still incredibly embarrassing to watch.

He then roared, "Tanegashima, Irie, that's enough!"

After saying that, he glared at the two of them and walked straight ahead.

"Oh dear, is Oni-kun angry?" Irie Kanata returned to normal, her innocent smile returning to her face.

However, Oni ignored him, while Tanegashima Shūji, who was already used to it, was secretly laughing.

Suddenly, a loud racket-swinging sound caught their attention.

Judging from the sound of the shot, both players are quite strong. Who could it be?

Filled with curiosity, the three approached a sports field.

"It's Ōmagari Ryūji! He's issued a challenge too?"

"And he's still number 6. Ryuji seems pretty confident."

The person playing in this stadium was none other than their junior high school acquaintance, Ōmagari Ryūji from Rokurigaoka, Aichi.

At this Ōmagari Ryūji, who was in the middle of the match, also noticed the three people. He didn't pay them any attention when he realized they were just watching, as his target had been entangled with him for quite some time.

Bang!

Ōmagari Ryūji returned another powerful shot.

Just by listening to the enormous sound of the tennis ball hitting the air, you can tell how terrifying the power of that shot is.

"I never expected Ryuji to be so strong. It seems Tanegashima -kun really gave him a hard time when he defeated him before!"

Irie Kanata watched from the side and couldn't help but sigh.

"Stop pretending. Don't tell me you can't see that Ryuji's strength is inferior to Itō Chiki's; he's just good at using technique to neutralize the force of tennis balls, just like you!"

Tanegashima sat down directly on the muddy ground, leaning his back against the tree trunk, propping his head up with his arm, and said irritably.

"When it comes to using technique to neutralize force, who here can compare to you, Xiu Er-kun!"

Irie Kanata wasn't angry at Tanegashima's sabotage; instead, she smiled and retorted.

At that moment, Oni Jūjirō, whose senses were most acute, suddenly turned his head and looked at the other side of the road.

In the dense forest, two figures, one tall and one short, emerged from the shadows and stood before the three.

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