Three Days Before the Kanto Tournament

Three days after the Metropolitan Tournament ended. 🎅💘 ✌🐚

In the third-grade classroom of Fudomine.

Muneyoshi was lazily chatting and Tachibana Kippei, enjoying a rare moment of relaxation.

"Hmm, what brings An here?" Tachibana Kippei looked up and suddenly saw a familiar figure, asking with some confusion.

Saeki Muneyoshi's gaze followed Tachibana Kippei's.

Outside the classroom, Tachibana An's new hairstyle was particularly eye-catching. Since Tachibana An had specifically come to find them, it was highly likely that Coach Hanamura Aoi wanted to see them about Tennis Club matters.

"Brother, all the Regular have to attend the club activities this afternoon, especially you, you big liar, don't even think about slacking off."

Then, Tachibana An told everyone about the activities the school would be holding that day.

"Don't worry, An. Since you've come to invite us personally, we'll be there on time for your sake." Muneyoshi smiled as he saw Tachibana An staring at him with wide eyes.

After all, organizing activities by the school is too much trouble.

After receiving a satisfactory answer, Tachibana An's bright eyes sparkled with excitement.

"Under the wise leadership of the school leaders..."

"... That's the situation, so even if we achieve good results, we can't afford to be complacent. In the upcoming Kanto Tournament, we must continue our efforts and strive to achieve our goal of a two-peat!"

Two-time champions!

Two-time champions!

In the main auditorium of Fudomine, after the principal's speech ended, rousing slogans resounded. [̲̅6][̲̅9][̲̅s][̲̅h][̲̅u][̲̅x][̲̅.][̲̅c][̲̅o][̲̅m]

However, slogans are just slogans; how to actually implement them is up to the Tennis Club itself.

As everyone walked out of the auditorium, Tachibana Kippei somewhat puzzled voice rang in Muneyoshi's ears:

"Muneyoshi, since the school has already assigned us a task, should we take advantage of the time before the Kanto Tournament starts and find another school to do a training camp together?"

Tachibana Kippei's words immediately drew everyone's attention to Muneyoshi.

In present-day Tokyo Metropolis, Fudomine has become a public enemy, and only a handful of other factions in the Kanto region can rival them.

But they definitely won't be with Fudomine.

They would even secretly separate from Fudomine and conduct joint training sessions.

Just as Muneyoshi predicted, Seigaku, Hyotei Academy, Rikkai Dai, and even Yamabuki and Rokkaku Center had already secretly made connections.

However, not a single school has approached Fudomine yet...

Seeing that everyone's attention was focused on him, Muneyoshi coughed lightly, then a confident smile appeared on his face.

"Don't worry about that. No schools in the Kanto region are looking for us, but the Kansai region is fine too. I think Shitenhoji in the Kansai region would be a good fit."

Saeki Muneyoshi's words brought a slight sense of relief to Tachibana Kippei.

Muneyoshi glanced at everyone's expressions, then continued, "I've already discussed this with Coach Hanamura. I'll send an invitation to Shitenhoji this afternoon. Get ready!"

"As for whether to go to Kansai or have them come to Tokyo, we'll discuss that later. But since we went there last time, I think they'll come on their own this time!"

Just as Fudomine was inviting Shitenhoji, a joint training camp organized by Seigaku, Hyotei Academy, and Rikkai Dai began in full swing at Atobe Keigo's villa. ♡👽 🍬🍬

Just one day later, Shitenhoji responded, and three days later, they arrived in Tokyo.

Fudomine Tennis Club.

The bus carrying the group from Shitenhoji drove directly into the school.

Just as the car stopped, before the instructor, Watanabe Osamu, even got out, a red-haired boy wearing a leopard-print sleeveless shirt ran off first.

"Shiraishi, Ashu, hurry up!"

Koganei shouted as he ran towards the training field.

He could hear the sound of the ball being hit from the other side from a great distance.

"I heard Fudomine has a top-ranked player in the nation right now, so I, Aoi Kintaro, will challenge you!!"

Before he even arrived, Aoi Kintaro's voice boomed like a bell, drawing the attention of everyone training in the training ground.

Koganei dashed towards the tennis courts right before the eyes of the other students in the Fudomine Tennis Club.

"That Koganei, I knew I shouldn't have told him all this. He hasn't even met the other person yet, and he's already getting excited!"

"You keep talking about Koganei, but aren't you, Shiraishi too?"

Seeing that Shiraishi Kuranosuke's words were insincere, Oshitari Kenya and bluntly pointed it out.

Aoi Kintaro's voice was so loud that even in Hanamura Aoi's office, where he was planning training for the next few days, Saeki Muneyoshi and Tachibana Kippei could hear it clearly.

Upon hearing the sound, Tachibana and Muneyoshi, who were still making plans, stopped what they were doing.

"It seems our old friend has arrived."

Tachibana Kippei was very happy about the arrival of Shitenhoji.

When Shitenhoji came to train, he had the opportunity to see his good friend Chitose Senri again.

"Let's go. They've come from afar; it would be impolite of us not to go out and greet them. Let's not keep them waiting too long!"

Muneyoshi also stood up, pushed open the door, and went out.

Although they had never met, Muneyoshi knew who it was just by hearing that energetic shout.

This prodigy, a student of the former World Women's Champion and no less talented Echizen Ryoma, has finally emerged.

Granny Sugi's teachings to Koganei were simple, yet they pointed him to the most straightforward and suitable path for him.

Compared to others, Aoi Kintaro is incredibly pure.

Not only does he possess the same Seigaku Child's Heart as Kabaji Munehiro of the Hyotei Academy, but he also has a physique that rivals Akutsu.

And its power is no weaker than that of Shitenhoji Ishida Gin's Power.

In addition, there was his innate, wild intuition.

It's as if they were born for tennis.

Muneyoshi pushed open the door and saw that the Regular of Fudomine had also gathered. Muneyoshi and Tachibana Kippei led everyone outside.

The first thing that catches the eye is a head of short, fiery red hair, similar to that of Oni Jūjirō.

Muneyoshi once suspected that Koganei might have some blood relation to ghosts, but after seeing Koganei's handsome appearance, he immediately dismissed this unreliable speculation.

Aoi Kintaro paused as he stepped through the doorway, his wide eyes scanning the Fudomine Regular, his smile growing even brighter.

"Are you the previous First in the Nation? I can tell you're really strong!"

He chuckled and scratched his head, asking with a hint of excitement and eagerness, "Which of you is the big brother who's the First in the Nation that Shiraishi mentioned? Koganei has been waiting for this challenge for a long time."

Aoi Kintaro has absolutely no sense of boundaries, acting like he's made friends with everyone and immediately wanted to take on the challenge.

However, he wasn't disliked because everyone could sense that his words contained no other intention than to challenge the strong.

"Kin-chan, that's rude of you!"

Just as Aoi Kintaro was still asking questions, another man with a Kansai accent caught up from behind.

He was tall, with a head of thick black hair, and his skin had a very healthy brown color.

Upon seeing these familiar faces from Fudomine, he greeted them with a smile, "Everyone from Fudomine, it's been a long time!"

"Hey, Kikkari, I heard your strength has taken a big leap forward. This time I'm going to have a good match with you!"

"Your Chitose! No problem!"

Upon seeing his friend arrive, Tachibana Kippei immediately stepped forward and gave him a bear hug.

Chitose was naturally delighted, but Koganei was the only one staring blankly at the scene.

Since this blond older brother wasn't the first, then it must be that silver-haired older brother, right?

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