Pure

"Chinen, it seems we can't let this guy play that kind of power tennis anymore!"

"Yes, that's right, we can't fight back against this kind of power!"

"However, although this guy's tennis shots are powerful, they all look very simple. He won't be able to handle the constantly changing trajectories so easily!"

Hirakoba smiled slightly; he had found a way to counter Ishida simply by observing his shot patterns.

After his reminder, Chinen Hiroshi also realized what was going on. "That's right, then you can deal with him from now on, and I'll mainly take care of that red-haired brat!"

Bang!

30:30.

Bang!

40:40.

Bang!

"Game! Higa Junior High wins, score 1-1."

Neither side hesitated, and with little communication, the game continued.

Bang!

Chinen Hiroshi step and swung his arm, using the Shrinking Ground Technique once again.

Kamio Akira pushed his speed to the limit, neutralizing every attack from his opponent.

The tennis ball flew towards the baseline of Higa Junior High, and just when Kamio thought a point was about to be scored, Hirakoba appeared.

"Whirlwind Spin!"

The tennis ball began to shake violently, and Kamio Akira quickly followed up, raising his racket to meet the attack.

However, when Kamio hit the tennis ball with his racket, he discovered that things were not as simple as he had imagined.

Hiss hiss hiss~

The racket rattled against the net with a sound almost sickeningly loud.

The tennis ball, spinning sharply, was frantically tearing at every string in his racket, and the Whirlwind Spin on the Hirakoba was becoming increasingly intense.

With a snap.

In the end, Kamio's racket was shaken off and fell to the ground.

"40-30!"

Hearing the score announced from the sidelines, Kamio Akira gritted his teeth and looked up, only to meet Hirakoba Rin's firm and sharp eyes.

"If this is all you're capable of, we've already won this match..."

Compared to Hirakoba, Chinen Hiroshi's tone was much more assertive and cold.

"If you want to take us down, you'll have to get past us first!"

Bang!

"Game Higa Junior High scores, score 5-4!"

"Change venues!"

Although they managed to keep the score close thanks to Kamio Akira's speed and counterattacks.

However, Ishida still didn't have a particularly good way to deal with these highly skillful changing shots.

The burst of power he learned from Saeki Muneyoshi requires a suitable and optimal point of exertion.

However, the tennis balls played on Hirakoba are full of variations, and their trajectories are constantly fluctuating, making it difficult for Ishida Tetsu to find the right spot.

Just like in the original work, Fuji and Kawamura Takashi fought against them.

Knowing that power tennis cannot withstand the attack, the solution is to use a changing ball to prevent Ishida Tetsu from hitting Wave Shot.

The two teams passed each other on the sidelines. Both sides felt that the other was tough to deal with, so they lost their previous spirit of verbal sparring and just gave each other a cold glance.

The new game was Ishida Tetsu's service game. Holding his racket, Ishida walked to the service line with a serious expression.

He also learned his opponent's tactics, but these tactics were ineffective in his service games.

He held a small tennis ball in his large palm, said nothing, stared intently at his opponent, and then tossed the ball into the air.

Swish!

The slowly spinning tennis ball seemed to freeze in mid-air at some point.

Immediately afterwards--

Bang!

Wave Shot serve!

"ACE, Fudomine score, 15-0."

Bang!

"Game score: Fudomine scores, score 5-5."

This...

The Higa Junior High team members stared wide-eyed at Ishida Tetsu on the opposite court, their eyes filled with resentment. Did they really have no way to deal with this guy's serves?

"This is a bit tricky. When this guy serves, Hirakoba others have no choice but to give up. Is this match going to go on until the very end?"

Kai shrugged helplessly, then turned his head to look at Kite:

"Eishiro, is this one of the representative teams of Kanto? It looks like we're in for a tough time in this match."

"Calm down, Kai. Hirakoba and Chinen haven't used their full strength either."

Kite Eishiro stared intently at the court, knowing full well about Ishida Tetsu's situation, which was something he had anticipated.

"Let's see how it goes in Game 7..."

"Yes, that's natural."

Kai leaned against the railing in front of him, smiled, and said nothing more.

He was just joking.

Bang!

"Game, Higa Junior High School and Chinen scored, the score is 6-5!"

Bang!

"Game Fudomine Kamio Ishida score, score 6-6!"

"Entering Tiebreak!"

A short break.

On the sidelines, on the coaching bench.

"Waste!"

"You guys are complete trash! You actually got beaten up like this by two first-year kids from Fudomine! How could I have such useless players like you!"

"Saotome Harumi said fiercely."

Looking at the two people in front of him who were barely paying attention to him, Saotome Harumi patted her large belly impatiently and said in a low, sharp voice:

"What are you all dawdling for? Why don't you use other methods to take them down already!"

"Just like back in the Kyushu Tournament, when we faced Shishigaku Middle School and our opponents in the Kumamoto Tournament!"

Since nominally leading the team to win the Kyushu regional championship and qualify for the national championship, he has received not only an exclusive interview from local magazines and media, but also awards from his school.

Saotome Harumi felt lightheaded again, completely forgetting how he had been driven out by Kite Eishiro and how he had been put into this position.

Hirakoba's face immediately darkened. "Is this something that can be discussed openly? Stop making a fuss, we know what we're doing."

"You..."

Upon hearing Hirakoba's retort, Saotome Harumi's expression shifted between anger and uncertainty.

"Just sit here quietly, we'll handle the rest!"

Hirakoba stood up abruptly, interrupting the other person who was about to say something else.

Chinen Hiroshi was used to this; the two drank a few sips of energy drinks and returned to the court.

"Oh dear, Eishiro, it seems the coach has angered Hirakoba again!"

Kai didn't have much respect for the coach either, and when he saw the two arguing on the field, he teased them.

"Hmph, useless piece of trash. Can't he see that Hirakoba is having a blast right now? Even if I went there, Hirakoba probably wouldn't even bother with me!"

"At this moment, Hirakoba is completely pure; people are probably only focused on tennis!"

A cold glint flashed in Kite's eyes; he was very dissatisfied that this incompetent fellow still wanted to interfere in the match.

Bang!

"Fudomine Kamio and Ishida score, 2-2."

As the game intensified, the only sounds in the stadium were the referee announcing the score.

All attention was focused on the two pairs that were constantly clashing.

"Is this the National Tournament? Opponents like this are... truly exhilarating!"

Hirakoba Rin stared at Kamio Akira and Ishida Tetsu across from him, sweat streaming down his face, but his smile grew ever brighter.

The intensity and resilience of the match were unprecedented in Okinawa and even Kyushu, giving Hirakoba Rin and his companion an immense shock.

"However, I really don't want to lose a match like this!"

"Whirlwind Spin!"

After letting out a roar, Hirakoba Rin tossed the tennis ball high into the air, his arm muscles tensing.

Bang!

The racket flashed by.

The tennis ball traced a strange curve in the air before lunging towards Kamio Akira.

It appeared!

"That's Hirakoba's signature move! This guy from Fudomine has absolutely no way to defend against it!"

When Hirakoba Rin served, the Higa Junior High students who had been watching the game so closely from the sidelines were also taken aback.

Everyone knew at that moment that the final moment was approaching.

P. S.: "I rewatched Prince of Tennis and suddenly realized I actually like Hirakoba Rin o(╯□╰)o Please vote for me!"