A Battle Between a Maverick and a Lion

In the second doubles match, Fudomine lost.

Due to Ishida Tetsu's injury, they made an adjustment to the team roster for the match.

They also adjusted their previously fixed doubles lineup to avoid being targeted by the opponent, but unexpectedly, Seigaku still managed to capitalize on it.

The expressions on Hanamura Aoi's and Muneyoshi's faces both turned serious.

They also felt it would be difficult for the upcoming doubles match.

"Kamio, Shinji, just be yourself, show your best side, go!"

Instead of putting pressure on the two, Hanamura Aoi gently and calmly eased their tension.

"Yes... yes, Coach!"

However, emotional guidance off the field cannot bridge the gap in actual ability.

In terms of individual fighting ability, both Ibu Shinji and Kamio Akira are capable of putting up a fight against Kikumaru and Oishi.

However, this was a doubles match, and the two players had not yet developed any chemistry.

Under the increasingly skillful suppression of the Golden Pair, Kamio Akira and Ibu Shinji had little ability to resist.

They still need time to grow.

Six to one, the Golden Pair Gentlemen swept aside Fudomine's doubles pair.

"I think Seigaku's plan should really work out. The decisive moment will be either a three-on-one or two-on-one match."

"However, Coach Sakaki's worries have come true; Seigaku and Fudomine have indeed become our formidable enemies!"

At this moment, Atobe was completely different from his initial nonchalance. His expression was full of excitement, and he looked towards the Seigaku team as if he had spotted a beautiful prey.

Compared to the laughter in the Seigaku area, the rest area in Fudomine was much more subdued.

Muneyoshi looked at the two first-year students who had been keeping their heads down since they returned, but he didn't give them a hard time.

Instead, he said softly, "The match is over. You don't need to blame yourselves. That won't change anything. Instead of wallowing in self-pity, you should reflect on your opponent's strengths and your own weaknesses. That's how you'll win the next match."

"Yes, Minister!"

"Yes, think carefully about their strengths and what you can learn from them."

"Now, let's begin the Metropolitan Tournament, the singles match three."

"Fudomine Tachibana Kippei will face Akutsu Jin Seigaku!"

The referee's voice came over the loudspeaker, and at that moment Tachibana Kippei, who had finished warming up, returned.

"Muneyoshi, don't worry, I will win. Seigaku will have to ask me for permission before they can win."

Looking at Muneyoshi standing at the entrance, Tachibana Kippei said calmly.

His words were full of confidence. Muneyoshi certainly had confidence in Tachibana Kippei's strength, but the opponent was not so easy to deal with either.

Moreover, Akutsu underwent a further transformation during the qualifiers.

At this time, Akutsu was also a genuine National Level athlete.

Go Seigaku!

Before the singles match even started, the support teams from both sides on the sidelines were already shouting wildly.

Seigaku carries the pressure of victory, Fudomine carries the final, resolute determination.

Amidst exhilarating cheers and encouragement, the players on both sides prepared to enter the game.

"Tachibana, watch out for Akutsu... I couldn't have predicted the outcome of this match either."

Watching the arrogant figure emerge from Seigaku, Muneyoshi thought for a moment and then whispered a reminder to Tachibana.

Tachibana paused slightly, understanding what Saeki Muneyoshi meant by that.

During the regional preliminaries, when Akutsu faced Muneyoshi, he had already realized that his opponent was an unpredictable force on the field.

Moreover, under Muneyoshi's pressure, the other party, like him, underwent a transformation.

More than a month has passed, and they have no idea how much the other person has grown.

I'll be careful!

However, Tachibana Kippei was not intimidated by the situation. He calmly left behind this sentence and walked off the field without turning his head.

Akutsu and Tachibana Kippei walked to the net and stood face to face.

Looking at Saeki Muneyoshi in the distance, Akutsu's tone was somewhat contemptuous, and he said provocatively, "I thought it would be Saeki Muneyoshi playing one-on-three again!"

Tachibana Kippei frowned upon hearing this, but he didn't say anything more. During the regional preliminaries Akutsu had been beaten by Muneyoshi in singles match 3, so it wasn't surprising that the other party had this idea.

Seeing that Tachibana Kippei ignored him, Akutsu became even more aggressive, glancing at Tachibana Kippei with a slightly contemptuous look, and continued, "I heard you used to call yourself the Lion King of Kyushu?"

"Kindness?"

Tachibana Kippei's gaze sharpened instantly as he stared directly at Akutsu.

He is no longer the gentle leader of the Black Legion who remained silent for a year in the original story.

Although second-year student Tachibana Kippei's personality is not as flamboyant as it was in first year, he is even more domineering.

Akutsu's repeated provocations had crossed Tachibana Kippei's bottom line, and a fierce and savage aura was instantly released.

"Hmph, I hope your strength is as impressive as your mouth, otherwise it might not be so difficult for me to fight you!"

"Ha, come and try if you dare!"

Akutsu didn't take Tachibana Kippei's response to heart at all; he was already unhappy to see that it wasn't Saeki Muneyoshi in the third singles match.

The moment the two sides stepped onto the field, the atmosphere was electric, and the tension immediately put everyone on edge.

"Hey, hey, hey, these two should be meeting for the first time, right? Why are they acting like they've sworn enemies!"

"I don't know, maybe it's a personality clash? But I definitely've suddenly become really nervous!"

The air was thick with the smell of gunpowder, and the tension between the two men reached its peak in a short time.

This is a battle between an eccentric genius and a lion!

"The match begins, with Tachibana Kippei of Fudomine serving. The first set is over!"

After guessing which side it was, the two players stood in the backcourt.

Tap tap... Tap tap!

Ju tentatively tapped the tennis ball a few times with her racket, testing the ball's bounce force and height.

Although both sides were exchanging harsh words before the match, Tachibana Kippei himself remained very calm.

Akutsu's strength was comparable to his, both being National Level, which he was well aware of.

In competitions at their level, even the most insignificant detail can often determine the outcome.

Therefore, being meticulous about details is not necessarily a bad thing.

After four or five rounds, there was a loud "snap".

The tennis ball was grabbed and held tightly in Tachibana Kippei's hand.

"Akutsu, he's coming!"

Ha!

With a soft shout, Tachibana Kippei unleashed his aura. The tennis ball, which he had just tossed into the air, was slashed downwards with his right hand, which was holding the racket, before it even flew over his head!

The tennis ball transformed into a yellow beam of light, flying at an extremely fast speed into Akutsu's half of the court.

The audience only felt a blur before their eyes, a flash of golden light.

The swishing sound of the tennis ball spinning could already be heard to Akutsu's left front.

Bang!

With a powerful thrust, the tennis ball bounced back, heading straight for Akutsu's backhand sideline.

"It seems it's not just a big name; a decent sidespin shot."

Akutsu's dark golden eyes flashed, and Tachibana Kippei's single serve was enough to demonstrate his formidable skill.

This shot requires just as much movement and positioning as Topspin, and he could return it in other ways during a match.

But this is a serve, so he doesn't have many options.

Tap tap!

Akutsu stretched his muscles, quickly moved a few steps to his backhand side, raised his racket to his left shoulder, and gently scooped up the tennis ball in the air.

Bang!

The tennis ball grazed the net, but Akutsu swiftly lifted it with a sideways swing and hit it back.

The arc of the tennis ball in the air gave him more time to adjust his stance.

However, Tachibana Kippei was no ordinary person either, and he immediately saw through Akutsu's intentions.

The opening ball he served was a trap he had set up.

No matter which method Akutsu uses, it will fall into one of the offensive tactics he has prepared.

Tap tap tap!

Tachibana Kippei's eyes were as sharp as a hunting lion's, and as he charged forward, the aura he had been accumulating suddenly spread out.

Holding his breath and focusing his mind, he took a step forward and leaped forward.

A black and red aura surged around Ju, and with his racket resting at his waist, he aimed at the tennis ball and delivered a powerful horizontal slash!

Bang!

The explosive blast wave scattered all the dust clinging to the surface of the tennis ball.

Watching the tennis ball roll behind him, Akutsu remained silent. Tezuka was right; this opponent was no ordinary person.

They should not be underestimated.

"Tachibana Kippei."

Akutsu's body trembled slightly with excitement; he had discovered in Tachibana Kippei the same qualities as Atobe Keigo and Sanada Genichirou.

Such an opponent is worth fighting!

At the same time, under the suppression of Tachibana Kippei's Beast Aura, a hazy aura tinged with white light began to rise from Akutsu's body.

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