Tezuka Takes the Court

"You bastard, die!"

Anderson became enraged, and the singles match 2, which had been harmonious before, became somewhat "real".

"Heh, you're my test subject, you can't just give up so easily!"

"Execution Method - Okinawa's Viper, the Whirlwind Spin!"

"Japan Team's Kite scores, 30-30."

Boom!

Bang!

Soon, this dangerous competition, initiated by the Kite, reached a fever pitch.

The intense match made the two of them seem to forget that it was a best-of-three series.

The relentless attacks left neither side with much of a chance to breathe.

For ordinary tennis enthusiasts or junior high school students, they rarely see matches like this.

For example, when Kirihara Akaya saw how ruthless Kite was in the audience, he suddenly remembered the harsh words he had said to Kite before, and his expression became somewhat tense.

He never imagined that Kite, who had previously only shown a slightly mischievous side, would become so dangerous after just one trip to the training camp.

"This South Africa middle school student seems to be quite strong. He's not just a powerful big man; his ball control and ability to create opportunities are also exceptional. It seems the Kite doesn't have a good opening."

On the other side of the rest area, Tachibana Kippei and Chitose stood together. Chitose roughly analyzed the current situation on the field and found that it didn't seem very optimistic. She then vigorously rubbed her hair.

Muneyoshi withdrew his gaze from the court, his eyes sweeping over the crowd, taking in everyone's emotions.

Although it was just an exchange competition, it was still their first opportunity to experience the world of competition. Although they didn't say it, Muneyoshi knew that they all hoped to win spectacularly!

"I believe in the former Kite. Since Kite initiated this duel, it means he had already made preparations for it."

Besides, this is a singles match. When our teammates are fighting hard on the court, all we can do is believe in them.

Muneyoshi uttered a single sentence and then said nothing more. He had felt this way before; it was just a phase he had gone through.

However, his calm words did soothe the middle school students' agitated emotions somewhat.

Upon seeing this, a hint of satisfaction flashed in Kurobe and Saitō's eyes, while on the other side, among the high school students, Oni Jūjirō, Irie Tanegashima, and others also wore smiles.

On the field...

Anderson gripped his racket tightly, a flicker of fire burning in his eyes.

As a South Africa high school student, today also marks his first appearance on the world stage.

Who would want to miss out on such a stage?

Tread!

Seeing the tennis ball hoisted high by the Kite, Anderson realized it was an opportunity. He then quickly rushed forward, leaped off the ground, and his outstretched arm traced a perfect arc with the racket.

Bang!

A perfectly executed and sharp smash.

As a junior high school student, he not only possesses pure strength, but his other skills are also excellent; otherwise, he wouldn't have been chosen as one of the junior high school student representatives.

However, just when he thought his smash would win the game...

The Shrinking Ground Technique appeared again, and the Kite instantly appeared one step behind the landing point of the smash.

With a whoosh, a winding, dazzling golden light, like a venomous snake, pierced through his defenses and exploded at his feet the next moment.

"What?"

"I'm not someone who can't play ball except for Execution Method! Great Whirlwind Spin!"

Inside the high school students' rest area.

Irie Kanata's eyes flashed. "It seems this guy called Kite is starting to really grasp the rhythm."

By interfering with the initial Execution Method, the opponent is made to believe that every ball they play is fraught with danger.

Then, by combining this with a comprehensive Shrinking Ground Technique, the opponent's rhythm can be disrupted without them even realizing it, allowing the team to take control of the game.

"That's true, but the other side isn't to be trifled with either..." Tanegashima, Irie, chuckled, seemingly having a different opinion.

If Anderson can quickly recover, their fierce attack will resume.

Bang!

"Game, Japan Team's Kite Eishiro, 1-2."

"Game, South Africa's Anderson, 4-2."

"Game, Japan Team's Kite Eishiro, 5-5."

"Bang!"

As another ball struck his body, Anderson shuddered and collapsed to his knees.

He clutched his abdomen in pain, his body covered in bruises.

Kite Eishiro was also in a sorry state, but at least he was still standing. Seeing his opponent fall to the ground, he cruelly uttered a few words: "The match is over. You're finished!"

"Game, Japan Team wins, 7-5!"

"South Africa forfeits due to Anderson's inability to continue the match, and South Africa 'Japan Team Kite Eishiro wins."

"Finally, we got this point!"

Tezuka's expression relaxed slightly.

Although this singles match was not truly over, the intensity of the struggle between the two players was no less than that of the two games.

Kite the Japan Team wins this match, they will have match point and the pressure on them will be reduced.

In the subsequent doubles match, Suzuki Kaori and Momo Issa's combination was still somewhat lacking in strength and they were no match for the combination of junior high school students led by the official member of the South Africa team.

The score was tied 2-2, forcing a deciding game.

"Go for Tezuka, Tezuka! I believe in you!"

"Tezuka, it's up to you now, you have to win!"

"Go for it, Tezuka!"

Seeing Tezuka return from warm-up, both junior high and high school students placed their hopes on Tezuka.

"The Singles 1 match is about to begin, featuring Japan 'Tezuka Kunimitsu (second-year middle school student) versus South Africa's Shapoka Golfer (second-year high school student)."

"Please allow both players to enter the arena."

Everyone was stunned as they watched the two people walk onto the court and the information displayed on the screen.

Australia and America, in particular, did not expect that in their final match against South Africa, Japan would only send a junior high school student.

"Interesting. I didn't expect the Japan to be so arrogant. It seems we'll need to teach Japan Team a lesson later."

In the Australia section, J.J. Gorgia, with a sullen expression, sneered. He had long been dissatisfied with the cheers of the surrounding audience.

"Brother, the Japan Team's arrangement is probably for a reason. Most of the people who showed up today are not the ones we've been gathering information on. The Japan Team came prepared."

Noah's eyes were somewhat vacant, but as he focused his attention, light returned to his pupils.

"And this middle school student doesn't seem like a simple character either... Ah..."

Suddenly, Noah screamed and covered his eyes with both hands, feeling a stinging pain in his pupils.

"Noah, are you alright? Didn't I tell you, you can't use your abilities so frequently anymore!"

J.J. Gorgia looked worried. He knew about his younger brother's talent, but everyone who overdevelops their mental strength in their youth will eventually pay a price.

Yukimura; otherwise, it would have been questionable whether he could have stood up again. Noah, on the other hand, suffered from intermittent blindness, even as he continued to develop his abilities.

Blindness will come sooner and sooner; at the original pace, he will probably be permanently blind by the beginning of next year.

The changes to the Australia rest area went largely unnoticed; in America's rest area, Echizen Ryoga casually watched the field.

"To appear in Singles 1, seems like a good target!"

As for Reinhardt, he didn't show the same level of interest in Tezuka as he did with the others.

It wasn't that he looked down on Tezuka, but rather that he knew that this man had been targeted by the Germany.

"Singles 1, it's Tezuka! Tezuka can actually go toe-to-toe with the opponent's captain?!"

"That's amazing, Tezuka."

"Go, Minister!"

Upon seeing Tezuka's appearance, the students of Seigaku, led by Oishi and Inui Sadaharu, began to cheer him on.

Tezuka was in the arena, heard all the cheers, but his expression remained largely unchanged.

Only by focusing all your gaze into the depths of his pupils can you see the fiery passion contained within.

"Hey kid, Japan actually sent you to fight me! I'll make sure you know the price of underestimating me!"

After the greetings between the two sides were over, Gorpe suddenly said fiercely.

His dark skin, combined with his dreadlocks, gave him a somewhat fierce look.

Seeing the other party's attitude, Tezuka didn't hold back either. A cold glint flashed in his eyes, making his already aloof image even more memorable.

Let's guess first!

P. S.: "I write simple matches very quickly, usually one match per chapter. There's a lot I don't know how to write, so it won't take up too much space. Please vote with your monthly tickets!"

This match was a repeat of the one at the World Tournament; I won't be writing about South Africa teams again, and I won't go into the details of the match.