Recent Developments at Byodoin

Actually, it wasn't just Atobe remembered the declaration he made at Rikkai Dai; Yukimura and Sanada certainly did too. ♙♕ 😲✌

Moreover, they made strong claims.

Now that the championship has been won by Fudomine, they naturally don't want to come anymore; they're waiting for revenge in the Kanto Tournament.

Although Inoue Mamoru didn't know the ins and outs of the matter, judging from the situation, it was probably pretty much what Shiba Saori had said.

Saeki Muneyoshi, Atobe Keigo, Tezuka Kunimitsu, Tachibana Kippei stood together.

Even if Shiba Saori only filmed her face, it would still be enough material for a front-page news story for him.

"Huh, it's not Oishi and Tezuka from Seigaku this time, but Kaidou Kaoru?"

Inoue Mamoru immediately noticed Kaidou Kaoru's headband. He hadn't expected Tezuka to be wearing Kaidoh; was it for the handover later?

"Tezuka, I thought you'd be like those two from Rikkai Dai, not coming..."

Atobe glanced at Tezuka and Kaidoh and chuckled softly.

I originally thought I could come here to mock Yukimura and Sanada, but they didn't give me the chance.

"Atobe, you're already here, so why can't I? Besides, you know my goal!"

Tezuka was well aware of Atobe's thoughts.

Although Seigaku failed to achieve its goal of moving the lottery ceremony back to Seigaku last year, it's acceptable to move it away from Fudomine now.

"Really? Tezuka! You actually have such thoughts? That's wonderful! Let us, Fudomine, extinguish that flame of your hope once again!"

Muneyoshi walked over from the podium with Tachibana Kippei, just in time to hear Tezuka's words, and smiled slightly.

Tachibana Kippei, who was standing next to him, remained silent, his gaze fixed on Tezuka.

"Muneyoshi, this time Seigaku will definitely dethrone your Fudomine from the championship position!"

"Hmph, Tezuka, before you spout nonsense, you should talk to the Hyotei Academy first. Fudomine and your Seigaku are both our targets!"

Atobe also stepped forward at the net, and the three of them now formed a pincer movement.

Despite being surrounded by formidable enemies, Muneyoshi remained completely unmoved.

"You two are in for a disappointment, Fudomine's two-peat is unstoppable!"

Upon hearing this, the intense auras emanating from Tezuka, Atobe, Muneyoshi collided in the narrow passageway, causing the air to instantly freeze.

This put Kaidou Kaoru in a difficult position, as he was too nervous to move under such a terrifying clash of auras.

Just when the situation seemed hopeless, Tachibana An, the person in charge, spoke up through the microphone with her clear voice:

"Please find your seats, everyone. The draw for this Kanto Tournament is about to begin."

The three of them relaxed their guard and then found seats to sit down.

After a brief silence, the professional host, representing the organizers of the Kanto Tournament, took the stage.

"Next, please have representatives from the reporting schools come up to draw lots. First up is Rikkai Dai High School! Rikkai Dai High School, please come up to draw lots!"

As the host's loud voice rang out, Yanagi Renji silently walked onto the stage.

After fiddling around in the lottery box for a while, Yanagi Renji unfolded the small slip of paper in his hand, and his half-closed eyes flickered slightly.

The organizers took a look and immediately announced loudly, "Rikkai Dai High School, number 14!"

Meanwhile, another person in charge of recording wrote Rikkai Dai's name in the number fourteen position on the large whiteboard in the form of a match list.

"Please, please, please don't let us run into Rikkai Dai!"

Upon seeing that Rikkai Dai had already assigned a number, some people immediately began to pray.

"Please, even if you don't run into Rikkai Dai, do you think you can get through if you run into Seigaku or Fudomine?"

Upon seeing this, people from other schools also laughed.

As Yanagi Renji stepped off the stage, his gaze met briefly with those of the Hyotei Academy, Seigaku, and Fudomine in mid-air before he seemed to close his eyes again.

Then, several more schools were called up to the stage to draw lots.

Until.

"Next up, Seigaku!"

The host on the platform called out loudly, Tezuka's eyes flickered slightly. "Go, Kaidoh, go draw lots!"

Kaidoh walked onto the stage expressionlessly and casually pulled out a slip of paper.

"Seigaku, Number 16!"

Seigaku's name immediately appeared in the bottom right corner, and the two names above it belonged to Rikkai Dai.

Rikkai Dai's number 14 is Rikkai, while Seigaku's number 16 is Seigaku.

This also means that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, they will inevitably play a match before the final.

Tachibana Kippei's mouth gaped slightly as he glanced at Muneyoshi beside him. He hadn't expected that his earlier joke would actually come true. He immediately felt that things had developed in a miraculous way.

Muneyoshi also looked at the two teams with great interest.

Given the current strength of both teams, if they can arrange their formations cleverly, both Seigaku and Rikkai Dai have a chance.

Moreover, Seigaku seems to have a better chance.

Although Rikkai Dai's doubles team was strengthened by the addition of Yagyu Hiroshi, Mouri's departure was undoubtedly a major weakness for their singles team.

Seigaku happens to be a team with extremely strong singles skills, plus Echizen Ryoma who seems to have suddenly become incredibly powerful...

This level of strength is not to be underestimated, even by those from the Fudomine.

And at the very front of the auditorium was Hyotei Academy's area.

Atobe's lips hadn't fallen into a smile since earlier. He propped his chin up with one hand and smugly swung his other leg.

"This is going to be interesting, and it's also a good opportunity to gather intelligence."

The matchup between Seigaku and Rikkai Dai, regardless of who wins or loses, is a great thing for the Hyotei Academy.

Atobe even considered whether he could send Fudomine to the lower half of the bracket as well.

This way, their three strongest teams can all be in the lower bracket.

Shortly after, the host called out the name of the Hyotei Academy, Atobe gracefully walked onto the stage, then drew a number.

Hyotei Academy, Room 6.

"Hyotei Academy has moved to the upper bracket, so our opponent before the finals will most likely be Hyotei Academy." Saeki Muneyoshi glanced at Atobe and said to Tachibana Kippei.

Soon, after the Hyotei Academy completed the draw, they passed only one school before arriving at Fudomine draw.

"Now, please welcome the representative from Fudomine Junior High to the stage to draw lots."

Muneyoshi stood up and walked calmly to the front of the stage.

Although it's highly likely he'll be in the upper bracket, Muneyoshi wouldn't be bothered if he were actually placed in the lower bracket and faced Seigaku and Rikkai Dai ahead of time.

His magnanimity is Fudomine influencing everyone at Fudomine; even Kamio Akira and Ibu Shinji are no longer afraid of anyone.

"Fudomine Junior High, No. 1!"

Once Fudomine completes the draw, the ball-drawing ceremony is essentially over.

The entire auditorium fell silent instantly, with only the sound of staff moving the battle schedule and the rustling of ministers or representatives copying it down.

Inoue Mamoru was standing at the entrance, also took a picture of the whiteboard on the platform with his camera.

Whether it's the clashes between the previous ministers or the information on this battle list, it's enough for him to write several analytical articles.

Just as the junior high school students were preparing for the Kanto Tournament, the others, having left their training camp in Europe and embarked on their wandering Byōdōin Byodoin, had arrived in Southeast Asia.

Their first stop was the Philippines, where he and Duke encountered a Coconut King competition.

This competition is unique, and the rules are quite interesting. Contestants need to break open the coconut with their hands or bite it with their teeth, and the fastest one wins.

Byōdōin Hōō simply used his almost abnormal grip strength to crush all the coconuts in front of him!

Amidst the cheers of the audience, Byōdōin donned the victor's crown, the Oriwa Crown, and won his first Coconut King Tournament.

After a few days of playing and taking on challenges.

"Duke, it's time for us to move on to the next place!"

Although Byōdōin looked weathered, he had been smiling happily lately because he had finally realized his own progress.

Here, there was no longer any material for him to continue his research.

"Boss, where are we headed next?"

On the small sailboat, Duke, who was exchanging oars with Byōdōin, asked a question.

Ever since Byōdōin decided to embark on a brutal training journey, he had become even more convinced of Byōdōin.

The scorching sea breeze whipped up waves that lapped against the two men's imposing figures. Byōdōin's sharp eyes peered into the distance through his fine golden hair.

After a brief silence, Byōdōin turned to look at Duke, who was rowing the sails, and gave him a domineering smile.

"Next, we'll go to China and Bharata, and then to the African savanna to see lions."

East Asia, South Asia, and Europe?

A trace of shock flashed in Duke's eyes, and then he smiled honestly, "Boss, I will accompany you wherever you go!"

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