Shinji and Mouri (Happy Mid-Autumn Festival)
Soon.
The tournament organizing committee staff will restore the stadium that was damaged by Tachibana Kippei and Masami Genichiro.
The intense clash between the two did not result in a large area of damage, and repairs could be completed in a short time.
"Next up is the Singles 2 match!"
"Fudomine Junior High Ibu Shinji vs. Rikkai Dai High School, Mori Juzaburo. Players, please get ready!"
After everything was resolved, the referee's voice rang out again over the loudspeaker.
"They're here!"
"This is one of the key matches that will determine the outcome of Rikkai Dai's victory or defeat, the second singles match!"
Upon hearing the referee's voice, the spectators outside the field immediately became excited.
Certainly.
If Fudomine can win the second singles match, then Fudomine will make history.
This is the first time in fifteen years that a team has defeated Rikkai Dai in the Kanto Tournament.
The ascension of a new king is far more exciting than the coronation of an old one.
When Ibu Shinji and Mori Juzaburo stood in front of the net, Inoue Mamoru was in the stands, immediately picked up his camera and snapped a picture of the two shaking hands.
"Rikkai Dai is in danger. It seems their 15-year reign over Kanto is about to end. Although it's impossible to overthrow Rikkai Dai's rule in this round, there's still Singles 1."
"The Singles 1 should go to Saeki. Rikkai Dai managed to force Fudomine to reveal all their strength, and they also exposed their own. Let's see if Seigaku has a chance in the finals!"
After putting down his camera, Inoue Mamoru assessed the situation of the match.
Having consistently provided detailed reports and insights into the abilities of these junior high school students, he can clearly assess the approximate strength of each contestant.
Although Inoue Mamoru secretly hoped that a school could defeat Rikkai Dai.
To break this absolute rule that has lasted for more than a decade.
However, to be honest, Inoue Mamoru believes that the possibility of Ibu Shinji defeating Mori Juzaburo is now almost nonexistent.
Ibu Shinji's strength is considered strong among the current first-year students, and Inoue Mamoru can also sense the potential contained within him.
However, Mori Juzaburo was already a nationally renowned player two years ago at the National Tournament.
After transferring from Shitenhoji to Rikkai Dai, Mouri helped Rikkai Dai win the National Tournament last year.
Having experienced the Mouri of the championship, no one can say for sure how strong Mori is now.
They compared Ibu Shinji is only a first-year student, to Mori Juzaburo, and even hoped that he would win.
This is also an unequal and unreasonable demand for him.
"Senior, please give me your guidance!"
Ibu Shinji face cold and expressionless.
Please give me your guidance~
His attitude piqued Mouri's interest, and a slight smile appeared on his lips as he continued to ask.
"That's amazing. To be placed in singles number two in just your first year. So, you're Fudomine's ace?"
"Front!"
Ibu Shinji ignored Mouri's question and continued to stare straight ahead with a blank expression.
"Ugh~ another boring brat!"
Mori Juzaburo pursed his lips and muttered, "Looks like that little guy in our team is the more interesting one..."
Seeing that Mouri was still acting nonchalant, Ibu Shinji couldn't stand it anymore and started spinning his racket.
The racket landed with the back side facing up.
"Kid, looks like your luck's off. I'll hold back for now, so you'd better go easy on me later!"
Mouri continued, squinting, hoping to hear more from the brat.
However, Ibu Shinji simply picked up his racket and walked towards the baseline for receiving serves, still ignoring him.
"Are Tokyo Metropolis this unlovable?"
Mouri complained, suddenly feeling a bit nostalgic for the quirky atmosphere of Shitenhoji.
"The match begins! One game to decide the winner!"
"Rikkai Dai High School's Mori Juzaburo serves first!"
After Ibu Shinji took their positions, the referee announced the start of the match.
"You cold-faced little guy, let me say hello to you first!"
Mori Juzaburo looked at Ibu Shinji across from him, patted the tennis ball twice, and then smiled slightly.
Although he was joking and seemed nonchalant, Mouri's heart was burning with passion.
Given Mouri's personality, he would definitely take his time playing around with this opponent before getting into the zone.
But seeing these second-year team members fighting to this extent for the competition...
Furthermore, in the previous match, Tachibana Kippei demonstrated a level of skill that surpassed the vast majority of players.
Mori Juzaburo's heart also began to burn.
And the score is now 2-1.
The Fate of Rikkai Dai has been placed in his hands.
Even the laziest person Will Not Be Nothing.
Moreover, he is the only third-year student at both Rikkai Dai and Fudomine.
He, Mori Juzaburo, didn't want to lose face in front of these younger people.
Especially after those guys in front of us have all demonstrated tremendous strength.
More importantly, this applies to Yukimura and Sanada, the two younger generations.
If he really loses this game.
It's likely that neither Yukimura nor Sanada will turn a blind eye to their shirking of training before the National Tournament begins.
The thought of training made Mouri feel itchy and restless all over. He absolutely could not accept training like Sanada.
Bang!
Bend your knees and take a small step, then jump and raise your racket.
With a swing of his racket, Mouri sent the tennis ball, which had just reached its peak, flying out with tremendous force.
The tennis ball streaked through the air like a streak of light, and in the blink of an eye, it hurtled toward the baseline corner where Ibu Shinji.
"This guy is just as the minister said, so strong! So fast!"
Ibu Shinji's gaze sharpened.
The moment Mori Juzaburo served, Ibu Shinji could feel that his entire demeanor had changed, and an immense pressure was crashing down on him like a raging storm!
Despite his intense concentration, Ibu Shinji could only vaguely make out the shape of a tennis ball.
Muneyoshi's training took effect at this moment, enhancing Shinji's reactions under mental stimulation.
Despite the immense pressure from Mouri, he managed to react quickly, instantly predicting the tennis ball's landing point and catching up.
He had just stopped walking.
The tennis ball immediately bounced off the ground and soared into the air.
Ibu Shinji flipped his wrist and swung his racket, preparing to smash the ball back.
However, just as Shinji swung his racket down heavily, the rebounding tennis ball suddenly accelerated once again inexplicably.
"This... there's actually a second stage of change..."
Before Ibu Shinji could react again, the tennis ball had already grazed his racket and flown off the court.
Bang!
The tennis ball collided with the metal fence behind Shinji and then fell onto the court.
Snap!
"ACE! Mori Juzaburo scores, score 15-0."
The referee's voice rang out as the tennis ball hit the ground.
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