Sanada and Tachibana

"Hiss!"

"That shot was absolutely terrifying!"

"Is this even a human being capable of playing tennis?"

"That guy from Rikkai Dai must have looked different in those final moments, right?"

Upon hearing the referee announce the score, the audience snapped out of their daze and immediately began to discuss it.

That last point of the game was absolutely captivating. The terrifying power and the constant sense of impending doom were truly exhilarating.

This kind of contest surprised not only ordinary viewers, but also Akutsu Seigaku Atobe, Akutsu, Fuji, and Tezuka of the Hyotei Academy.

"Tch, those two guys~"

Akutsu's gaze swept across the group of people in the arena, shifting back and forth between Keith and Niou. That last move had made him feel a deadly threat.

"Tezuka!"

Fuji opened his eyes wide, his deep blue pupils filled with solemnity.

"Um!"

Tezuka, standing beside him, was now displaying his Brilliant Talent, his eyes sparkling with multicolored light as he continuously simulated the ball he had just scored.

Simulates Keith's Universal Gravitation, and Niou's final counterattack from his illusory form.

Of the group, Atobe was the most familiar with this move.

"Oh?! That was the move you just used... You're really something... Rikkai's Masaharu Oo!"

The Fudomine rest area was also completely silent at this moment.

Everyone was utterly astonished by the ball that had just been played, even Keith and Lin Xiu on the field were filled with shock.

Keith, in particular, turned his gaze once again toward the rest area of Fudomine.

"Niou Masaharu, not bad..."

In the silence, Saeki Muneyoshi's voice rang out softly, but those who knew him well knew that Muneyoshi was not happy at this moment.

Because everyone saw it...

The person who appeared in Niou Masaharu's last phantom was Fudomine Chief Saeki Muneyoshi!

It was him.

To be honest, Muneyoshi really hadn't expected this.

He had already accepted Niou activating the illusion ahead of time the moment he saw it, since it was the path Niou was destined to take.

He also imagined the person he would become.

Among these people are Sanada, Atobe, and of course, Tezuka Niou's favorite.

He never considered himself.

Unexpectedly, Niou gave him a huge surprise at the last moment!

Looking back, though surprised, it wasn't entirely unexpected.

In the original work, Niou developed Phantom when he was a third-year student, but he is only a second-year student now. Moreover, his favorite character, Tezuka, has hardly played any matches yet.

I'm afraid Niou doesn't have much material on hand either.

Today's match between Tezuka and Atobe will definitely be a key focus of Niou's future research.

But before that, besides training with Sanada every day and copying the complete Sanada phantom, his research subject was probably Fudomine.

But...

Although Niou has created a phantom of him, unleashing his full power is no easy task.

Muneyoshi's gaze turned toward Rikkai Dai University.

If it were just Basic Tennis, that would be fine, but Niou also has to use his special move, Sakura Fall...

In particular, they wanted to withstand Keith's ultimate move.

Now, with his frail health, Niou Masaharu probably can't withstand it.

Seeing that Rikkai Dai had requested a timeout, medical staff quickly came onto the field to check on the situation.

"Yukimura, Niou is no longer able to compete. He has suffered multiple muscle tears and is seriously injured!"

Looking at Yukimura, Sanada said in a deep voice.

Niou's desperate last-ditch effort came at too high a price!

"Understood, we forfeit this round."

Yukimura's purple eyes were devoid of any emotion. Niou's serious injury was no less devastating to them than the loss of a great general.

This truly cast a shadow over Rikkai Dai's title defense.

"Referee, Rikkai Dai has forfeited this round!"

"In the doubles match, due to Rikkai's Masaharu Oo being unable to continue, Fudomine won this match, tying the overall score at 1-1."

"Well done, Keith!"

Seeing Keith and Lin Xiu win, Tachibana Kippei said with a smile.

The two nodded and smiled at Tachibana Kippei, saying little, while Keith's gaze fell directly on Muneyoshi.

Seeing the fighting spirit in Keith's eyes, Muneyoshi smiled, "Keith, I told you before, Japan has a lot of good players."

Upon hearing Muneyoshi's words, Keith's mind instantly flashed through the various contestants who had appeared recently, as well as the scene from just now, and he nodded.

"That's right, there are indeed many very interesting players!"

Tachibana An then took out a towel, which the two of them accepted.

"Tachibana, the next match depends on you! If I'm not mistaken, the third singles player on the other side should be Sanada, and he's not an easy opponent."

"Don't worry, Muneyoshi!"

Tachibana Kippei, carrying her racket and preparing to enter the court, stopped upon hearing this. "I've wanted to play against him since last year, but unfortunately we didn't meet. Now's the perfect opportunity to learn from him!"

At that moment, a broadcast began simultaneously.

"The following match will be the singles third match between Fudomine Junior High Rikkai Dai High School, between Tachibana Kippei and Sanada Genichirou. Please enter the arena."

The moment the referee's voice rang out, the entire venue erupted in cheers.

It appeared!

"As expected, the player sent by Fudomine is Tachibana Kippei!"

"Both Rikkai Dai and Fudomine have chosen their vice-ministers to face off."

"Against Rikkai Dai, Fudomine seems to be playing it safe, placing Tachibana Kippei in the third singles position."

"All three of Rikkai Dai's singles players are top-level national competitors. Can Tachibana Kippei handle it?"

Although Sanada Genichirou was only the vice-captain of Sanada Genichirou Rikkai Dai, his strength was undeniable.

And now his opponent happens to be the vice-captain of the Fudomine Tennis Club.

The showdown between the vice ministers has generated a lot of buzz.

"Has it finally arrived? The duel between the Kyushu Lion Tachibana Kippei and the Emperor Sanada Genichirou!"

Even Inoue Mamoru, who was taking photos from the sidelines, had eyes full of excitement. The exciting doubles match had just shown everyone the strength of both teams.

The singles match that has started now is likely to be even more intense. He gripped the camera tightly with both hands, afraid of missing any exciting moments.

He was absolutely certain.

The clash between Tachibana Kippei and Sanada Genichirou will be one of the most intense matches in the Kanto Tournament.

"Victory! Rikkai Dai!"

"King! Rikkai Dai!"

"Fudomine! Fudomine!"

As Sanada entered the arena, Rikkai Dai's support team and cheerleaders began to cheer and encourage him with all their might.

Fudomine also started cheering for Tachibana Kippei.

Center of the court.

"Tachibana Kippei, you're a worthy opponent!"

Sensing Tachibana Kippei's presence, Sanada took the match very seriously.

Such an opponent deserves his serious attention.

"Sanada, I've been looking forward to facing you for a long time too..."

A confident smile appeared on Tachibana Kippei's lips.

"It would be wonderful to compete against you in the Kanto Tournament."

Tachibana Kippei gripped his racket tightly in one hand and held Sanada's hand with the other; at that moment, he was filled with nothing but fighting spirit.

Sensing the fighting spirit, Sanada also stepped up, and the two began to clash at the net.

"Guess first?"

"For or against?"

"Opposite!"

"The singles match begins. At the end of the first set, Sanada Genichirou of Rikkai Dai serves."

"Sanada, use your full strength! I won't hold back."

Seeing Sanada preparing to retreat to the baseline, Tachibana Kippei tossed him his tennis ball and said in a deep voice.

"... Just what I wanted!"

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