Metropolitan Tournament

Muneyoshi was, of course, unaware of what was happening in the training camp.

After arranging all the affairs of Fudomine and guiding Ibu Shinji's training, he asked for leave to return to Chiba.

There are few people who can guide him on how to improve his skills these days.

Since Mifune Nyudo has already led him into the path of Asura Path, how should he cultivate? Byōdōin has already shown him the way.

Chiba's Old Man was astonished by Muneyoshi's current strength and progress.

But then came a heartfelt joy for the future of Japan tennis. He didn't hold back; compared to Mifune Nyudo's brutality, his approach was much more peaceful.

As Muneyoshi began his training under his guidance, his frenzied and dangerous mental energy, which had become agitated due to the awakening of the Asura Path, gradually calmed down.

Under this guidance on self-cultivation, Muneyoshi not only picked up his long-neglected kendo practice again, but also began his daily routine of training.

At other times, under my Old Man's guidance, I would engage in deep meditation and daily mountain climbing training.

He could feel his physical strength slowly increasing, and he could also feel his mental state slowly growing after it returned to calm.

Before he knew it, Muneyoshi had spent more than two weeks in Chiba.

The Metropolitan Tournament is about to begin...

"Kojiro, you'd better work hard in the prefectural tournament! Your skills are really lacking right now!"

On the way down the mountain, Muneyoshi teased Kojiro, who was standing beside him.

"Hmph, Muneyoshi, just you wait, I'll definitely catch up with you!"

Speaking of this, Kojiro felt very frustrated. At the beginning, everyone was about the same, but in just over half a year, Muneyoshi's strength had undergone a tremendous change.

Even his Old Man believes that Muneyoshi is now the best student in the country.

Kojiro was not going to accept it, but after a series of setbacks, he had no choice but to accept the fact.

As his cousin, Muneyoshi generously reduced some of his training programs and handed them over to Kojiro.

With this training, I believe that when we meet again, Kojiro will likely be close to the National Level.

With good luck, one might even be able to enter the national arena, but of course, this is very difficult, not only due to limitations in talent, but also because of the need for strong opponents.

The competitive pressure in Chiba is still too low.

Tokyo Metropolis.

Nippori Tennis Park, the venue for the Metropolitan Tournament.

Compared to the regional preliminary rounds, the scale of the Metropolitan Tournament has been further expanded, bringing together nearly 100 schools from the Tokyo Metropolis area.

Each school will be randomly drawn into groups for a competition, with four teams advancing to the final Kanto Tournament.

It is considered a relatively important regional tennis tournament in Japan.

The members of Fudomine arrived at the Metropolitan Tournament venue by school bus.

The venue for the Metropolitan Tournament is vastly different from the venue for the preliminary rounds.

The number of people was also considerable; even the sweltering heat of June couldn't dampen everyone's enthusiasm for tennis.

Throughout the park, you can see athletes wearing all sorts of school uniforms, carrying tennis bags on their shoulders, exuding youthful energy.

Not only the competitors, but also many spectators who came specifically to watch the competition.

After getting off the bus, the Fudomine members, led by Saeki Muneyoshi, joined the crowd. Their colorful team uniforms mingled with the throng, creating a lively and festive atmosphere.

This was Muneyoshi's second time visiting the venue for the Metropolitan Tournament, and his feelings were quite different this time compared to the previous visit.

After all, he was just a spectator before, but now he's a participant.

"Wow, so many people!"

Kamio Akira looked around, then leaned close to Tachibana Kippei Muneyoshi and whispered something to them.

Compared to the regional qualifiers, which were just appetizers, the Metropolitan Tournament was on a much higher level.

This also presents a challenge to the mindset of newcomers.

However, Muneyoshi and the others weren't concerned about Kamio Akira's mental state...

"With so many people and such a lively atmosphere, there must be a lot of spectators coming to watch our match, right?"

Kamio Akira became excited as he thought about it.

Akira Kamio, who has always been a bit of a show -Kamio Akira off and wanted to impress the opposite sex, loved nothing more than standing in the spotlight and showing himself off.

I don't think so.

At this moment, the only one who could strike at Kamio Akira was Ibu Shinji. He calmly shook his head, not believing that many people would come to watch their match.

At least not in the first round.

"As long as we keep winning, one day we'll be in the spotlight."

Upon hearing this, Saeki Muneyoshi smiled and took over the conversation.

"That's right! We must keep winning!"

Tachibana Kippei also said in a deep voice.

A number of people stopped around the reporting area; some were just spectators, while others were members of intelligence gathering teams sent by other schools.

When a group of men in black Fudomine arrived, they instantly became the center of attention.

After all, their completely different uniforms and the powerful aura they exuded truly made them stand out from the crowd.

Moreover, they defeated Seigaku, one of the top eight teams in the nation last year, in the preliminary rounds.

"So this is Fudomine. All unfamiliar faces, amazing!"

"Will the Black Legion be another dark horse this year?"

"Hmph, they've only won one qualifying tournament, yet they're already this dominant..."

Of course, there were not only people curious about them, but also many teams that couldn't stand their dominance.

Such a gaze was something that Muneyoshi could, of course, ignore.

Tachibana Kippei had experienced this before in Kyushu, and he didn't feel any discomfort.

Keith and Lin Xiu had endured even the most unbearable stares, so this kind of attention was nothing to them.

The only ones who probably felt uncomfortable and nervous were the few newcomers who had been there for a year.

However, neither Muneyoshi nor Tachibana gave them any instructions; these were things they had to experience for themselves.

Upon approaching the staff, Muneyoshi handed over the list of personnel from Fudomine.

Because it's Metropolitan Tournament, the reserve team roster has been cancelled this time.

Muneyoshi didn't want Fudomine the same fate as Hyotei Academy, being eliminated in the first round of the Metropolitan Tournament because of his arrogance.

The person who eliminated them at that time was Fudomine.

Muneyoshi had wondered more than once if Hyotei Academy would send another big gift.

However, considering Sakaki Tarou's abilities, he figured he had probably already investigated him and Fudomine thoroughly, so this time there definitely wouldn't be such a good opportunity.

After the registration for Fudomine ended, many other schools began to register.

Registration closed at 9:00 AM, and subsequently, Fudomine's first-round opponent was determined.

St. Rudolph in the east of the city.

At this moment, in the St. Rudolph gathering area, the Tennis Club manager Mizuki, who was already a second-year student, was fiddling with the hair on his forehead, his face showing a look of certainty.

He began investigating all information about Fudomine long after Fudomine defeated Seigaku.

Of these messages, two points are the most noteworthy.

The minister and vice minister of Fudomine are simply too strong; in terms of individual strength, no one in St. Rudolph can match them.

However, tennis is not an individual game; a team victory is the true victory.

Therefore, these first-year students from Fudomine became his breakthrough point.

After much deliberation, he presented a new strategy to the organizing committee's referee panel.

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