The National Tournament's Final Four
"This... this match will probably be penalized..."
"This captain from Fudomine across from us seems even more violent than the students from Higa Junior High..."
"Tennis... can actually shatter a tennis court?!"
Many people watching from the sidelines felt a pang of fear. The spot where Saeki Muneyoshi had just hit the ball was now covered with countless cracks, and a deep crater had appeared in the center!
There was even a large hole in the wall behind Kite Eishiro during the halfway point.
Such power shocked many who had never witnessed Saeki Muneyoshi's Kanto Tournament matches.
"Coach Saotome!"
"Quickly lift the coach down, be careful..."
Then, just as they were about to lift Saotome off the court, Kite's face turned ashen. He had just taken a powerful hit from Muneyoshi and was barely holding back when he managed to unleash a retaliatory strike, but he could no longer contain himself.
Exhaustion and excruciating pain left him unable to even stand.
With a thud, he collapsed onto the court...
"Eishiro!"
"Quick!"
The Higa Junior High team members panicked and arranged for medical personnel to provide assistance, while the organizers' staff were busy repairing the court.
The referees, meanwhile, were reporting the issue to the organizers and continuing to argue.
You could hear what sounded like a definition of the nature of the competition from afar.
"I believe it was intentional assault!"
"But he was reacting passively, not acting proactively!"
"No matter what, hurting someone is wrong!"
The judges argued endlessly, unable to convince each other, so they reported the matter to higher authorities. It wasn't until much later that the final verdict was announced:
"Due to the continuous violations of the rules and dangerous actions by both players during this match, after discussion by multiple referees on the organizing committee, the score of this singles match is voided, and both players have been ejected."
"Until the match is completely over, neither player involved in the singles third-round will be allowed to appear on the match venue again today!"
After the referee announced the penalty, Muneyoshi stood up and walked off the court.
Both he and Kite were ejected from the game.
However, he walked out, while the Kite was carried out.
And the singles second match will continue.
Off the field.
Muneyoshi encounters Hirakoba Rin again, who is directing a group of people, carrying Kite and preparing to bandage Saotome.
"Saeki Muneyoshi, I'll remember this goal, and I'll get my revenge on you sooner or later!"
Kite had received initial treatment. The intense pain woke him up, but his body was still covered in dust and had marks from being scraped by gravel.
Upon seeing Muneyoshi again, he became agitated, and blood from his still-unhealed brow slid slowly down his cheek, making him look somewhat ferocious.
"Hmph, I'm waiting for you. Besides, we Fudomine players aren't as useless as your Higa Junior High players, who can't even excuse a simple beating by saying it's just bad ball control!"
"I'm taking action today to show you how ridiculous your so-called dangerous tennis is... You haven't experienced the horrors of hell, and you think you can scare everyone with a small razor blade?"
"A firefly-like glimmer of light, unable to even penetrate the Dark Long Night I cast upon you, yet you dare to challenge me?"
Saeki Muneyoshi walked past Kite Eishiro with disdain and coldness in his voice.
"I'm waiting for you to challenge me again, but next time, you'd better be prepared to die, or I'll personally send you down!"
Meanwhile, on the field, the match between Fudomine and Higa Junior High was still ongoing.
The two players representing China in the singles second match are Tachibana Kippei and Kai Yujiro.
Let alone now, even in the third year, Kai's strength is worlds apart from Tachibana Kippei's.
Therefore, the match became one-sided.
Moreover, after the previous matches against Higa Junior High, Tachibana Kippei acted extremely irritably.
" Those of Higa Junior High, bear the wrath of the lion!"
Tachibana Kippei tossed the ball high into the air again, bent his knees, arched his back, and slammed it down with his arms.
Although it's just a regular sidespin serve, in Tachibana Kippei's hands it possesses astonishing speed and terrifying power.
The ball flew directly into Kai Yujiro's left side, bouncing as it went towards his body area.
In terms of physical attacks alone, everyone in Fudomine can do it, and they do it better than those from other schools.
Kai Yujiro crouched down, then swung his ball with a backhand, producing a dull thud followed by a streak of light that flashed across the net.
"The Pirate's Horn!"
Despite conceding several goals in a row, Kai Yujiro still hasn't learned his lesson. Playing the ball forward against Tachibana Kippei is not a good option.
"Rampaging Mighty Lion!"
Beast Aura of black and red swept across the entire arena, and the intense mental pressure once again formed shackles that bound Kai Yujiro's movements. He could only watch helplessly as the tennis ball slipped away from his feet.
"Game, Fudomine Tachibana Kippei, 3-0."
Even with the help of the Shrinking Ground Technique, theoretically Kai Yujiro should have been able to catch the ball before Tachibana Kippei's Rampaging Mighty Lion landed.
However, the enraged Tachibana Kippei held nothing back, unleashing Beast Aura. This ball also contained Tachibana Kippei's powerful mental strength.
The immense pressure, like a mountain pressing down on him, made it difficult for Kai Yujiro to even breathe, let alone take a step.
Bang!
Bang!
"Game, Fudomine Tachibana Kippei, 4:0."
"Kafi."
Chinen Hiroshi and the others watched Kai Yujiro running around on the field with worried expressions. Even as spectators, they could feel the terrifying pressure emanating from Tachibana Kippei.
Although it couldn't compare to the fear that Saeki Muneyoshi had just instilled in them, it was still a terrifying strength comparable to that of their department head Kite.
Recalling the gap between them when they sparred with Kite, they could imagine the immense pressure Kai was facing now.
"Looks like this kid has some skill!"
Upon seeing Tachibana Kippei's return shot, Kai Yujiro on the opposite side moved his feet like waves crashing on the shores of Okinawa, rapidly chasing after the tennis ball.
A strange look flashed in Hanamura Aoi's eyes on the sidelines. Putting aside their personalities and habits, the students from Higa Junior High were actually quite talented.
Tap tap tap!
After running to where the tennis ball landed.
Kai Yujiro swung his arm and smashed the racket into the rebounding tennis ball with a fierce motion!
Sizzle!
The high-speed spinning tennis ball left an afterimage in the air before flying back to Fudomine's half of the court.
If they were to face Ibu Shinji or Kamio Akira, they might find themselves in a tough fight.
But now their opponent is Tachibana Kippei.
Kai Yujiro's forehead was covered in fine sweat, while Tachibana Kippei had not a single drop of sweat on his forehead.
For Kai, the mental strain of playing against Tachibana Kippei was far more exhausting than the physical fatigue.
Bang!
Kai Yujiro bent his knees and kicked off, using the rebound force to leap into the air. After leaping, he piled up all his weight and flipped his wrists down to press down.
"Is it that Pirate Horn move again? You're really persistent!"
Akira Kamio Akira, watching Kai Yujiro's movements from the sidelines, chuckled.
"However, this tactic won't work on the deputy minister."
Ishida Tetsu smiled and said.
"A solid foundation, but unfortunately you've run into me!"
Tachibana Kippei stepped forward and swung her weapon forcefully at an empty spot.
The techniques that supposedly make it impossible to see the hitting point or that delay the hitting point are completely ineffective against him.
Bang!
The Beast Aura completely enveloped the tennis ball, instantly piercing into the opponent's half of the court.
Seeing that his trump card had failed, Kai Yujiro's eyes dimmed.
Subsequently, Tachibana Kippei did not give them any further chances.
Bang!
Bang!
"Game, this round is won by Tachibana Kippei from Fudomine Junior High, score 6:0."
"Thus, in the third round of this National Tournament, Fudomine Junior High defeated Higa Junior High 3-0, advancing to the Semifinals."
The competition has ended, with Fudomine defeating Higa Junior High to become the new national top four and advance to the Semifinals.
Meanwhile, in other venues, the battle for the top four spots was still raging.
P. S.: "When it comes to ruthlessness, Muneyoshi isn't afraid. Please vote for me!"