The Prelude to Revolution
Late at night, the small, dark room in the coach's office was still brightly lit.
"Ha! It seems that the time between the second and third years of high school and the first year is almost at its limit!"
Kurobe watched the video recording of several groups of people gathering together and smiled with interest.
"It's tough on them. They've been holding back for months. If they don't let out their pent-up anger soon, they'll break out of their skin."
Saito Itaru didn't have a good impression of the group of lazy and incompetent senior high school students, but he had high hopes for the students among the first-year high school students who showed great potential.
Looking at the updated stats of these first-year high school students, Saitō's eyes suddenly lit up. "Maybe this is what the head coach was thinking too."
"This Shuffle Match is a perfect trigger; it's time for a radical revolution to take place within the base!"
"Dig out those weeds and sores, let U-17 be reborn!"
After saying that, the three coaches exchanged glances, and Takuetsue Ryuji thought with great anticipation, "Who will ignite this revolutionary flame— Byōdōin Hōō or Oni Jūjirō?"
"Could it be Saeki Muneyoshi? His records show he also had some impressive feats at Fudomine."
"I see. No wonder the head coach summoned Mitsuya and Muneyoshi in advance. Could it be that he wants to use Muneyoshi's familiar methods to overthrow the corrupt order within the base?"
Kurobe watched the monitor screen, twirling a strand of hair between his fingers, a slight smile playing on his lips.
"Only through blood and fire can one truly be transformed!"
"Looks like a major overhaul is really in the works, we're in for a lot of work!"
In the following days, the coaches at the base still did not announce the new First String members, nor did they notify the First String that the Shuffle Match was over.
Muneyoshi has met with Byōdōin and his group several times in the past few days, and has also sparred with Tōno Atsukyō a few times. With Byōdōin's return, the original Makino Fuji gang has quickly risen up again.
The original first-year high school students were divided into two groups: Oni and Byōdōin, each representing a first-year student.
However, the conflicts between first graders and second and third graders are becoming increasingly serious.
When Muneyoshi and his group arrived at the court, they immediately felt the oppressive atmosphere.
Today is the day that former No. 5 of the first First String, Harada Hiroki, who was previously defeated by Oni Jūjirō, challenges Saeki Muneyoshi.
Because the coaches did not declare the Shuffle Match over, the challenge was still considered to be within the rules.
Muneyoshi had no reason to refuse, nor would he refuse; the only consequence of refusing would be handing over the badge.
Therefore, he came today.
Training Ground No. 1 was already surrounded by people.
Second and third graders all came out, and first graders also came to cheer for Saeki Muneyoshi.
All eyes were on this place.
One is the former No. 5 in the first First String, and the other is the current No. 8 in the First String badge.
Harada Hiroki was already waiting on the court.
As Saeki Muneyoshi approached the court, all eyes turned to him, to the shortest figure in the crowd, Saeki Muneyoshi.
In an instant, he felt as if the air around him had frozen.
However, Muneyoshi remained fearless and calmly walked up with a racket in hand.
He's actually figured it out these past few days; he's probably really sitting on a volcano.
He didn't know how Byōdōin Hōō handled this upperclassman's counterattack in the original work, but his arrival truly broke the long-standing balance in the base.
Many of the original first-year high school students were secretly lying low.
Although they have the strength, apart from a few exceptionally powerful individuals, most plan to further enhance their abilities before rebelling.
But after Muneyoshi arrived, he didn't care about any of that.
The idea that patience brings peace and that taking a step back opens up a vast expanse is not suitable for him.
To be precise, it was Saeki Muneyoshi who was unsuitable for the Path of Darkness.
If he were asked to endure it, he would probably suffer internal injuries from the constant accumulation of negative emotions.
Since arriving at the training camp, he has never stopped playing matches, playing his way up from court number ten and constantly defeating third-year students.
It also ignited the suppressed emotions of a large group of first-year high school students.
He then challenged First String and actually won, which further fueled their arrogance.
These first-year high school students have been training so hard these past few months, enduring hardship and humiliation, all so that one day they can defeat these third-year high school students.
With such a large target as Saeki Muneyoshi drawing fire in front of them, if they don't seize the opportunity now, they might really miss their chance!
As for the middle school student Mitsuya Akito you mentioned?
Sorry, he was just an extra person that Mifune Nyudo discovered along the way when he found Muneyoshi.
Mitsuya was aware of this, which is why he kept a low profile after receiving the badge.
Because of Saeki's presence as a large torch, no one has noticed him yet.
Muneyoshi didn't seem to react much to being used as a pawn.
After all, he enjoyed it.
Moreover, during this period, Oni Jūjirō, Tanegashima Shūji, Tōno Atsukyō took turns sparring with him.
It was absolutely amazing!
Although his basic skills haven't improved much due to his age and the need for his body to grow, his strength is indeed increasing.
The research and development of combining darkness and various techniques is also on the right track.
On the court, Muneyoshi and Harada Hiroki stood facing each other.
"Kid, the U-17 badge isn't for someone your age. Hand it over, and I'll let you leave with dignity. Otherwise, you'll regret ever entering this training camp!"
Harada Hiroki extended his hand to Muneyoshi with a look of graciousness, his tone as if to tell Muneyoshi that what he said was the golden rule and that Muneyoshi should accept it with honor.
"Oh!"
Muneyoshi almost laughed. Others' arrogance is outward, but Harada Hiroki's arrogance is ingrained in his bones.
"You've been throwing your weight around for too long, haven't you? It seems the lesson Senior Ghost taught you wasn't severe enough!"
Muneyoshi narrowed his eyes slightly, a hint of bloodlust flashing in them. A cold smile appeared on his lips. He had a lot of experience dealing with this kind of guy. Since he was already an opponent, he shouldn't be afraid to offend him, and he should trample on him even more ruthlessly.
Sure enough, as Muneyoshi ripped open the wound that Harada Hiroki least wanted to mention, his benevolent demeanor vanished, replaced by a pair of triangular eyes that glared fiercely at Muneyoshi, filled with ruthlessness.
With the referee in place, the match began immediately.
Harada Hiroki was fortunate enough to get the serve.
"Kid, I hope your basketball skills are as tough as your mouth!"
Harada Hiroki's lips curled into a bloodthirsty smile as he nodded to the senior high school students outside the arena.
"Brother Hongshu, teach this brat a good lesson!"
"Don't hold back! Let him know what the true strength of First String is like!"
The senior high school students outside the venue were quite excited; Harada Hiroki was First String player.
His strength is undeniable. Ever since they learned that Muneyoshi had obtained the number 8 badge, many people have wanted to challenge him, but very few actually have the guts.
After all, they weren't stupid. Muneyoshi was able to defeat the original First String and win the badge, so his strength was beyond their capabilities.
Furthermore, because of Saeki Muneyoshi, the first-year students no longer respected them, which intensified the hatred the older students felt towards Muneyoshi.
Fortunately, Harada Hiroki intervened.
The former No. 5 in the first First String —their strength was enough to deal with Muneyoshi, a middle school student. You have to understand, No. 5 was a position they could only look up to.
Snap, snap, snap!
After a series of rhythmic slapping sounds, Harada Hiroki caught the bouncing tennis ball.
"Kid, it's too late to escape now. Prepare to die!"
Swish!
He flicked his arm upwards, and then the dark gray racket in his hand slammed down from behind his head.
Bang!
The tennis ball, which had just been tossed into the air, was forcefully flung out by him.
Harada Hiroki spun around and swung his racket violently, sending the tennis ball flying towards Muneyoshi's body with a strong cutting force.
On his first shot, Harada Hiroki used a move that attacked the body.
Seeing this, Saeki Muneyoshi smiled, but his smile was incredibly cold.
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