Noah and Atobe
We can't afford to lose the next game!
"That's right, Noah's data and information are completely wrong and useless!"
We should rely on our own strength!
The series of defeats caused Noah, who had made predictions before the competition, to fall from grace instantly, and several members of the Australia team who were already dissatisfied with the Gorgia brothers immediately turned against them.
"Um?!"
"You want to fight, buddy?"
Upon hearing someone make disparaging remarks about Noah, J.J. Gorgia immediately stood up and began to defend his younger brother.
"Gorgia, are we wrong?"
The man wasn't intimidated by Gorgia's intervention.
Seeing that a scandal was about to erupt and make him a laughing stock in the international tennis world, Noah could no longer sit still.
"Elder brother!"
Noah!
Noah shook his head and said to the coach beside him, "Coach, I'll play in the next game!"
"The second singles match will now begin, featuring Atobe Keigo) from the Japan Team against Noah Gorgia (second-year national team player) from Australia."
"Please bring your players to the stage!"
"What?! Australia actually made a substitution right at the last minute?! Is that even possible?"
In the Japan Team's area, everyone was surprised to see that the names of the two teams that were originally displayed had suddenly changed.
"It seems they changed their commander on their own initiative!"
"The captain can actually be replaced!"
The middle school students were somewhat surprised by this rule, but they weren't too worried about Atobe, since he was just a middle school student himself.
At this moment, Irie Kanata, who had been silently watching the match, stepped out, smiling at the middle school students, and finally fixed her gaze on Atobe.
"Atobe- kun, I want to make a substitution for this match!"
"Hmph! I disagree!"
Atobe refused the request without hesitation. As proud as he was, he would never Irie to replace him just because he heard that someone else had made a substitution.
He then looked at Yanagi Renji beside him and asked:
Is this person very capable?
Yanagi Renji opened his eyes, his brows furrowed slightly. "I'm sorry, Atobe, I don't have information on this person in my database."
At this moment, a figure with golden hair, taller than Yanagi Renji, also walked over.
"Noah Gorgia, Australia's most outstanding talent, is respected not only by middle school students but also by high school students. However, he has few matches played, and his tennis ability is unknown."
Seeing that even his younger brother Yanagi Renji, couldn't resolve their doubts, Mitsuya Akito pushed up his glasses and shared the information he had gathered.
Upon hearing the news about Mitsuya, Irie's smile widened even more. He now understood why Muneyoshi wanted to switch appearances with him.
"Atobe- kun, the opponent is very strong, you know. Let me go!"
"Hmph, whether he's strong or not, I'll personally verify it!"
Atobe Keigo picked up his racket, ready to play, when Muneyoshi, leaning back in his chair, said something casually.
"Atobe, Australia's strength is not to be underestimated. Judging from his performance against the America Team yesterday, he is a smart player."
Furthermore, judging from his style of operation and his control over the game, he also follows the Mental Power Path, and his observation skills are astonishing. Perhaps in your group today, only Irie- senpai can beat him."
"Of course, if I were in your group, I could beat him too!"
Hearing Muneyoshi's words, many people immediately showed their indignation, especially Atobe.
If it were anyone else, Atobe might be willing to take advice if given the chance, but when it comes to Muneyuu, he doesn't want to admit defeat.
Especially after hearing Muneyoshi's words, Atobe coldly snorted:
"Hmph, Muneyoshi, you're too arrogant. You have no idea how amazing my progress has been."
After saying that, Atobe picked up his racket and walked towards the court.
On the court, a proud and noble young man and a gentle and refined young man gazed at each other...
Please give me your guidance...
"Same here, please give me your guidance..."
In America's players' area, Reinhardt looked at the boy on the court who had caused them so much trouble yesterday, his eyes filled with admiration.
Regardless of the team, players who use their brains to play are the foundation for becoming a true pillar of the team.
"Come on, Noah!"
Atobe crouched in the backfield and said coldly, "Let me see just how strong the strength that Saeki Muneyoshi and Irie Kanata have been praising really is!"
Although he is usually very arrogant, Atobe is not someone who cannot listen to opinions. Just now, Muneyoshi and Mitsuya basically explained Noah's abilities in a vague way.
If he couldn't grasp the key points and respond accordingly, he wouldn't be Atobe Keigo.
At this moment, Atobe had pushed his concentration to its limit.
"Oh, what excellent willpower and spirit!"
Across the court, Noah smiled slightly. Although he didn't know what had happened to Atobe, he did know some information about Atobe.
"Since they're taking this so seriously, it seems I need to show some of my skills too."
He tossed the tennis ball into the air, then bent his knees and swung his Noah behind him.
Bang!
The tennis ball disappeared the moment it flew out of the air, and not only that, Noah's shot made almost no sound.
However, in Atobe's eyes, a streak of mustard yellow light pierced through the surrounding black and silent space.
"So fast! But that won't stop me!"
Atobe quickly took a step to the left and then swung his tennis ball back like an arrow, sending it flying back into Noah's court.
"That's incredibly fast of a reaction, Atobe- kun!"
Noah chuckled, then ran a few steps to the left and smashed his racket from the baseline.
"Huh, Atobe's strength..."
In the Japan rest area, Muneyoshi exclaimed in surprise, then looked at Irie beside him. "Irie- senpai really takes good care of Atobe!"
Hearing Muneyoshi say this, Irie smiled slightly, "Saeki- kun, it's not that I'm taking care of you, it's just that Atobe- kun does indeed have more potential."
Although it was just a return shot, Muneyoshi could see quite a lot from it with his current perspective.
Although Noah didn't seem to be using his full strength, Atobe was able to counterattack so easily, with the angle and force being just right.
It is evident that Atobe's eyesight has made new breakthroughs during this period of intensive training.
"Saeki Muneyoshi, watch closely, my evolution is progressing by leaps and bounds!"
On the court, Atobe seemed to have guessed what Muneyoshi was thinking and laughed loudly.
At the same time, his eyes were fixed on Noah's surroundings, and a cold world quietly appeared on the field.
"Where is it! Where is Noah's blind spot!"
Atobe's eyes were filled with a chilling glint, and his powerful Insight had been on full display since the start of the match.
"What! I can't see through his blind spot at all!"
Atobe was startled, but the tennis ball was already in front of him, so he had to suppress his shock and begin to return the ball.
"Everyone has weaknesses and blind spots. If you can't find them, it's only because they're hidden. I've seen this kind of tactic used by Saeki Muneyoshi and Irie Kanata many times!"
"Once you get moving, blind spots will naturally appear."
After a moment's thought, Atobe immediately changed his playing style.
However, just as this thought crossed his mind, Noah suddenly disappeared from the baseline and reappeared at midfield.
"Oh no!"
"Atobe, you'll lose if you have too many distractions during the competition!"
Noah, having reached the midfield, landed on his right foot, leaped into the air, and slammed his racket down heavily.
Bang!
The tennis ball left a thin white trail as it flew past Atobe.
"Noah of the Australia team scores, 40-0."
The consecutive losses in a short period of time caused Atobe to turn serious.
He pressed his left hand lightly against his nose, then focused all his eyes on Noah again. "How is this possible? Even while you're moving, I Fuwara your blind spots!"
His Ice World couldn't even see through Noah's blind spots!
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