Jōsei Shōnan

Tap tap tap.

Accompanied by the sound of footsteps, the Jōsei Shōnan team, dressed in indigo team uniforms, slowly walked in.

The leader, like Tezuka, had brown hair and a gentle smile on his face.

But upon seeing Fudomine, and especially upon seeing Saeki Muneyoshi, a sharp glint suddenly appeared in his amber eyes.

Beside him, a tall boy with narrow eyes and blue-purple hair was even more direct.

The undisguised malice softened only when the gaze swept over the profile of the person behind the Fudomine group.

They were the Regular for Jōsei Shōnan.

And leading them were their minister Kajimoto Takahisa, and Kamishiro Reiji!

The black and red Fudomine and the indigo-dominated Jōsei Shōnan stood directly opposite each other, their two auras clashing and clearly distinct.

Muneyoshi smiled and took a step forward, looking at the handsome Kajimoto Takahisa in front of him. Suddenly, a breeze blew through their coats, making a rustling sound.

This intensified the tense atmosphere between the two teams.

People from other schools nearby seemed to sense it too, and instantly fell silent.

Seeing the other party's bitter and resentful expression, it was Muneyoshi who finally broke the deadlock.

"Long time no see. I hope our next match will be exciting for the audience, Kajimoto."

Muneyoshi smiled and said calmly.

"Me too."

Kajimoto Takahisa's serious expression disappeared, and he returned to normal, responding.

Only after the two men led their respective teams away did those present breathe a sigh of relief.

Is there some conflict between these two teams? Why does Jōsei Shōnan seem to want to devour the other?

"I don't know, but it seems like Fudomine is really a dark horse!"

"The first round of the Kanto Tournament group stage, Fudomine vs. Jōsei Shōnan, is about to begin."

The announcement of the start of the competition came over the loudspeaker; Fudomine's first Kanto Tournament had begun.

As the second seed from the Tokyo Metropolis region and also the biggest dark horse in the Tokyo Metropolis region this year, Fudomine's matches have attracted a lot of scouts.

"Saeki Muneyoshi, we will definitely teach Fudomine a lesson in today's match. I will make Coach Hanamura know that going to Fudomine was a mistake."

Just before the match began, Kamishiro Reiji couldn't help but walk over, give Hanamura Aoi a deep look, and then coldly say to Muneyoshi.

It seems that Jōsei Shōnan has prepared some secret methods to deal with Fudomine.

Hanamura Aoi closed her eyes in thought, her face expressionless, and ignored Kamishiro Reiji's burning gaze and blunt words.

Whatever Jōsei Shōnan plans to do, it will be utterly futile given the vast difference in strength between Fudomine and Jōsei Shōnan.

Seeing that his beloved goddess didn't even glance at him, Kamishiro Reiji Saeki Muneyoshi deepened with malice.

Meanwhile, outside the stadium, people from many teams that didn't have a match that day were also gradually appearing.

For example, Seigaku, Rikkai Dai, and Rokkaku.

"The match begins. Please bring in your second doubles players: Jōsei Shōnan Kajimoto Takahisa and Kiriyama Daichi!"

Two players from the Jōsei Shōnan team entered the field first. Seeing this formation, those familiar with both sides of the match had some doubts.

For example, Seigaku's Inui Sadaharu and Rikkai Dai Yanagi Renji.

"Strange, the captain of Jōsei Shōnan is playing doubles number two? Is this to learn from us/ Seigaku?"

"What's wrong, Akan? Is there something wrong with the two people from the Jōsei Shōnan who came on stage?" Oishi, who had come with Inui Sadaharu, asked in Oishi.

Inui Sadaharu shook his head.

"No, one of them is the captain of Jōsei Shōnan, and the other is a first-year student. This combination has probably studied Fudomine's matches."

"Oh? It's the opposing team's minister. Does that mean they've given up on the singles match?"

Inui Sadaharu couldn't answer him, because even he didn't know what the Jōsei Shōnan team was thinking.

"Heh, Xiu, the other side has sent their captain, they're probably trying to replicate their match against Seigaku in the Tokyo Metropolitan Tournament!"

Although Muneyoshi was disdainful, this was also a very useful way to motivate Lin Xiu.

With his guidance, the others from Fudomine also came to understand his intentions.

It can be said that Hyotei Academy and Seigaku set a good example for other schools to defeat Fudomine.

Send out the strongest or most confident players in advance to counter Fudomine's doubles.

If you have a chance to win in doubles, then you have a lot of room to maneuver in singles.

However, this method is not something that just any school can use.

This is why Fudomine continues to deploy his formation in this way, even though he knows this weakness.

Without the strong singles reserves of Rikkai Dai and Seigaku, it's already quite an achievement to reach Hyotei Academy's level.

With a strong singles player in the lineup, they can confidently train newcomers.

"Xiu, go ahead, don't worry about it."

Hanamura Aoi glanced at the tall boy standing in front of her and said calmly.

"Yes, Coach!"

Huacun nodded, and the two walked into the stadium together.

"Fudomine Junior High's doubles pair number two: Lin Xiu and Ishida Tetsu!"

The referee's voice rang out once again.

Lin Xiu and Ishida Tetsu walked onto the court with their rackets. Upon seeing these two, the audience, who were familiar with Fudomine and even the finals of the Metropolitan Tournament, immediately became excited.

"Damn, has Jōsei Shōnan found Fudomine, just like Seigaku did?"

"This is getting interesting. Let's see if Jōsei Shōnan can succeed."

Fudomine has now gained some recognition, having defeated Seigaku and Hyotei Academy in the regional preliminaries and the Metropolitan Tournament, making them a dark horse to watch in the Kanto junior high school scene.

"Hey, look! The guy who came out with Fudomine looks even more handsome than Wakato!"

"Really? And he looks really tall and has a very sunny personality; he's exactly my type."

Just as the two teams were locked in a standoff, a female student from Jōsei Shōnan's cheerleading squad actually betrayed them...

After all, in terms of appearance, Lin Xiu is the most outstanding among the members of the Fudomine, second only to Muneyoshi.

"Minister, we really predicted it!"

"Yes, Daichi, don't be careless. That guy over there is not to be underestimated either."

"Yes, Minister."

Seeing that the four players had finished guessing who would go first and were standing at their respective spots ready, the referee immediately announced the result.

"The second doubles match begins, with Kajimoto Takahisa of Jōsei Shōnan serving."

"Heh, so I've actually been used as a weakness to exploit one day. Looks like I'll have to show some strength..."

The continuous targeting by the Hyotei Academy and Seigaku has now evolved into other teams targeting Fudomine ways, which is making even someone as good-tempered as Lin Xiu somewhat unable to stand it.

His eyes sharpened.

Lin Xiu changed his previous doubles positioning from the backcourt to the frontcourt.

Moreover, compared to his previous gentle demeanor, he was unusually cold this time.

"Ishida, let's finish them off quickly."

"No problem, Senior Lin Xiu!"

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