Singles 1 Doubles Match: Version 2.0

After shaking hands with Mori Juzaburo, Ibu Shinji didn't say a word and immediately turned around and returned to the Fudomine players' area.

"This newcomer is really cold!"

Watching Shinji's retreating figure, Mouri, carrying his racket, slowly strolled back to Rikkai Dai's area.

"Coach Hanamura!"

"Thank you for your hard work, Shinji."

Hanamura Aoi smiled and said to Ibu Shinji.

"Now that the competition is over, we must work even harder. We lost this time, but we must win next time!"

"Yes, Coach!"

Back in the players' area, Shinji looked very downcast.

"Minister, I'm sorry, I've lost again this time..."

Ibu Shinji walked up to Muneyoshi and bowed deeply. It was clear that he was extremely upset to lose to Mouri, especially given Mori's casual attitude.

The first-year students at Fudomine have improved their strength rapidly under Muneyoshi's training, but compared to Mouri right now...

That's simply asking the impossible.

"Don't blame yourself, Shinji. Your opponent is a true top-tier expert in the country. Losing to him is not shameful."

What I'm asking is what you learned from the match against Mouri. If all you learned was self-blame, that's what I can't accept!

Muneyoshi's expression was serious, and his words were full of expectations for him.

"Yes, Minister!"

Shinji's gaze became deep and resolute, and he had already decided on the direction of his future training.

"We may lose this time, but we'll win it back next time."

Hearing Shinji's resolute answer, Muneyoshi gently patted his shoulder, a warm smile on his face.

He knew that although Ibu Shinji was quiet, he had many similarities with Tachibana Kippei.

Although he was only in first grade, he actually wanted to win more than anyone else, but that's just how the game turned out.

Since we've already failed, let's strive to become stronger.

Muneyoshi also believes that after this period of competition and the accompanying training at Fudomine, Ibu Shinji will definitely strive to become stronger.

Moreover, Muneyoshi, with his keen mental abilities, had already noticed Shinji's superficial use of mental power in the recent match.

Although it's still very immature, this can be considered as taking the first step.

Perhaps a completely new Ibu Shinji will appear before the world at the National Tournament.

Moreover, in the recent match, Tachibana Kippei and Ibu Shinji, as well as the doubles pair Akira Kamio Akira and Ishida Tetsu, were involved.

They have all demonstrated their progress to Muneyoshi and the Fudomine team.

Therefore, Muneyoshi was in a very good mood. He smiled and said, "Alright, go and rest. It's my turn to go on stage."

"It all depends on you in this Singles 1, Muneyoshi!"

"Go, Minister!"

Let's finish this quickly!

Encouraged by the others, Muneyoshi smiled and nodded. His gaze swept over his teammates and partners before Muneyoshi picked up his racket and disappeared into the steps leading to the warm-up court.

However, no one noticed that at that moment, a black light was flickering in his eyes.

Seeing his teammates' progress and hard work, Muneyoshi's excitement began to rise...

"Huh, Fudomine's captain is out warming up. It seems the Fudomine vs. Rikkai Dai has turned into a final Singles 1 captain showdown!"

"Although Saeki Muneyoshi has never lost a match so far, he probably won't have it so easy against the 'Child of God' who has also never lost to Rikkai Dai!"

"I think so too. You guys think Rikkai Dai's actions were orchestrated by their department head..."

"This is going to be interesting!"

Many sharp-eyed viewers were excited to see the two players walking out of the contestants' area and starting to warm up.

Although the match has not yet started, apart from Fudomine, no one believes that Fudomine's Saeki Muneyoshi can easily defeat Yukimura Seiichi.

Although Saeki Muneyoshi is also very strong, he has defeated Akutsu and Atobe Keigo.

However, Atobe Keigo also had his share of wins and losses against Akutsu and Sanada, and they were also Sanada's defeated opponents.

Such a back-and-forth exchange of wins and losses does not demonstrate absolute dominance.

This kind of dominance is currently only possessed by Yukimura, after all, Sanada has never defeated Yukimura Seiichi.

Therefore, Yukimura Seiichi of Rikkai Dai University is recognized by all viewers as the strongest player in the country right now!

Child of God!

As time passed, both teams finished warming up.

"The Kanto Tournament Semifinals are about to begin!"

"The Singles 1 match between Fudomine Junior High and Rikkai Dai Affiliated Middle School!"

"Saeki Muneyoshi from Fudomine Junior High vs. Seiichi Yukimura from Rikkai Dai Affiliated Middle School Yukimura Seiichi!"

"Please bring your players to the stage!"

The announcement, broadcast over the loudspeaker, instantly ignited the enthusiasm of the entire audience.

"Has it finally arrived?!"

In the stands, Tezuka's eyes flashed behind his glasses, and a very serious expression appeared on his face.

Both Yukimura Seiichi and Saeki Muneyoshi were powerful opponents who made him feel threatened, and whom he was not entirely confident he could deal with.

"Fuji, Jin, we need to watch this match closely!"

Tezuka turned to look at his best friend since elementary school, and now Seigaku's strongest teammate, and said with a serious expression.

Fuji Shusuke opened his eyes wide, revealing his deep blue pupils. His expression became very serious when he heard the names of the two players in the match.

"Don't worry, Tezuka! I won't miss any of his matches, especially not Yukimura's."

"Tch, I won't miss out either. I'll take down both of them one day!"

Akutsu's gaze was fixed on the field, and unusually, there was no argument.

Upon hearing their words, Tezuka's face also revealed a sincere smile, and both Fuji and Akutsu's voices became more serious.

At that moment, Tezuka felt incredibly lucky to have such teammates and such opponents!

Moreover, these two opponents had already met beforehand.

At this moment, the atmosphere within the Hyotei Academy group's territory was different from other places, with everyone looking at Atobe with surprise.

They were just discussing Fudomine's chances of winning this match, but unexpectedly, Atobe, who had always disliked Saeki Muneyoshi, suddenly stood firmly on Saeki Muneyoshi's side.

They believed he could easily defeat Yukimura Seiichi.

"Hmph, what do you know? Open your eyes and watch!"

Atobe no further explanation. His sharp gaze fixed on the audience, seemingly having overheard the various discussions outside, he curled his lip in disdain and said:

"How could that guy possibly lose? Nobody even realizes how terrifying he is!"

Recalling the information her butler had gathered, and the strength that Saeki Muneyoshi had displayed in the video.

Even the proud Atobe had to admit that Saeki Muneyoshi was now ahead of all of them.

Snort!

"But I won't give up so easily. Just you wait, Saeki, you'll only be defeated by me!"

Unconsciously, a chilling aura emanated from Atobe, and even Oshitari, who was close to him, felt a bone-chilling cold.

"Is it finally my turn to go on stage?"

After warming up a bit, Yukimura Seiichi smiled slightly, unbuttoned the coat he had draped over his shoulders, and slowly stood up.

From last year to this year, from regional qualifiers to county tournaments, and now to the Kanto Tournament.

Whether it was last year or this year, Rikkai Dai has defeated all their opponents with a score of 3-0.

Let alone the number one singles player, the number of teams that can get Rikkai Dai to send their number two singles player can be counted on one hand.

Because of Rikkai Dai's overwhelming strength, Yukimura Seiichi naturally had very few opportunities to appear.

But when he stepped onto the court and heard his opponent's name, Yukimura Seiichi's lips couldn't help but curl into a slight smile.

A long-awaited feeling, an opponent I've been looking forward to!

I watched Yukimura Seiichi's retreating figure.

After receiving a simple bandage, Sanada Genichirou and the Rikkai Dai team didn't offer any words of encouragement.

Because there was no need for it, in their minds, the name Yukimura Seiichi represented victory.

In the Fudomine training area, Saeki Muneyoshi has also returned from warming up.

"I didn't expect to run into Tezuka twice in the matches against Seigaku, but I actually ran into Yukimura in the first match against Rikkai Dai."

The Darkness Light in Muneyoshi's eyes continued to gather and converge on his pupils, and a rare sense of tension arose in his heart due to excitement.

But in an instant, he relaxed again, a feeling he hadn't experienced in a long time.

The idea of a match against Yukimura Seiichi originated from the first time he watched Junior Tournament when he was in elementary school.

After being promoted to Fudomine, and especially after destroying the former Tennis Club, his first stop on his long journey was Kanagawa.

Besides the challenge to improve his skills, he also had a bit of a desire to compete with Yukimura.

But it still didn't work out.

Now that we've encountered this situation, the outcome might not be pleasant for Yukimura, but as long as the final result is good for Fudomine.

Then he will also bring Yukimura the care that is uniquely his own, that of Saeki Muneyoshi!

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