Savage Beatdown

The next morning, Muneyoshi and his three friends, who weren't participating in the match, joined Kamio and Shinji with the Kanto team and headed to the match venue. 💗✎ ✌👹

That is, the venue for the finals of the Kanto Tournament.

Compared to last year's four-nation invitational tournament, this year's West Coast West Coast tournament seems to be even more popular due to Baker's continuous marketing efforts.

The West Coast team, in particular, has attracted the attention of countless female fans with its idol doubles team.

It's a marketing strategy typical of tennis stars.

Both Muneyoshi and Tachibana Kippei scoffed at this.

As the match time draws near...

The Ariake Tennis Center was packed to capacity, with not only Japan fans but also many international female fans who came specifically to follow their idols from the US West Coast doubles team.

Meanwhile, in the stadium's VIP area, a group of impeccably dressed sponsors sat. Beside them, a bespectacled Japan man was making assurances to them:

"Believe me, the players on the US West Coast team are very strong. Even against the strongest rising stars in Japan tennis, I believe they can still win."

"But Mr. Komura, I heard that your country's player, Saeki Muneyoshi, will not be participating in this exchange match. Is the West Coast team only making such exaggerated claims because of this?"

As a true tennis fan of America, he was very familiar with Saeki Muneyoshi, who had made a name for himself on the world stage and even defeated their U17 members.

After all, he had watched Muneyoshi's match live at last year's Four Nations Invitational Tournament.

"Hehe..."

Xiaocun laughed awkwardly twice:

"Muneyoshi is the pride of Japan tennis. His strength is among the best in the world. However, tennis is a team sport, and Muneyoshi is not participating this time. I believe the West Coast team will be the winner of this exchange match."

Meanwhile, in the lounge of the U. S. West Coast team.

Baker frowned and asked Billy Katie beside him, "Are the Japan players really that strong?"

"Yes, Kevin was completely powerless to fight back."

"Then let's give it our all..."

Baker sighed. He now truly regretted not gathering information on the Japan players before leaving America; otherwise, he would never have led his team to participate in this exchange tournament.

But it's too late to regret it now; the competition must continue no matter what...

After a brief preparation, the announcement over the loudspeaker sounded:

"The friendly match between the Japan Kanto team and the America West Coast team is about to begin."

"The first match will be the doubles 2, featuring Yanagi Renji and Niou Masaharu from the Kanto team against Mike Lee and Billy Katie from the West Coast team."

"Please invite both players to enter the arena..."

As the announcement ended, the court erupted in enthusiastic cheers. The first doubles match would feature the ace doubles player from Rikkai Dai, a powerhouse in the nation.

Both sides quickly entered and took their positions.

After the coin toss was completed, the referee announced loudly from his high chair, "The match begins, with the West Coast team serving first. The first set is over."

"Ha, after delaying the marketing for so long, it's finally time to begin..."

Muneyoshi, along with Tachibana Kippei, Keith, and Lin Xiu, sat in the audience seats, watching Yanagi Renji and Niou standing on the field with a smile in their eyes.

This Japan broadcast in Japan will likely boost public confidence in Japan tennis...

On the field.

"I'm going to go, Li..."

Billy Katie, with his short blond hair, whispered something to Mike Lee in front of him, then tossed the tennis ball high in the air while shaking his racket like a cowboy lassoing a horse.

"Cowboy Serve..."

Bang!

With a loud, explosive sound, the tennis ball flew with tremendous force and an extremely unpredictable trajectory towards the opposite half of the court.

Tread!

A figure flashed across the court, Yanagi Renji, who was in charge of receiving the serve, instantly appeared in front of the tennis ball. He then straddled the ball with his legs, pressed his body slightly downward, and then used his arm to move the racket to slice the ball horizontally.

"Although I don't know your statistics, I'm very familiar with this stadium, Utsusemi!"

Bang!

With a crisp sound, the tennis ball flew back to the opposite half of the court without any spin.

Then, to the astonishment of the two West Coast team members, he slipped away from their side.

"15-0, scored by Niou Masaharu and Yanagi Renji of the Japan Kanto Team."

"What's this..."

Billy Cady, serving, looked up at Yanagi Renji with a shocked expression.

"Don't panic, Kady, we just need to do our best."

Mike Lee spoke calmly.

"I... I understand..."

Billy steadied himself, went to the baseline, took a tennis ball out of his pocket, and then, using the same posture as before, served the ball with all his might.

Bang!

This serve, delivered with full force, was significantly more powerful than the previous one. It was just a pity that Niou Masaharu was the one receiving it this time.

His body was filled with spiritual energy, and then he transformed into the appearance of Tezuka Kunimitsu.

Then, Tezuka lightly stepped to the side and was in front of the ball in the blink of an eye. He then activated the Tempered a Hundred Times, aimed at the tennis ball, and returned the shot directly.

Bang!

Prepared, Billy looked at the high enough tennis ball, a glint of surprise in his eyes. "A return like that, huh, the opportunity has come..."

As the words fell softly, Billy leaped lightly towards the tennis ball.

"Hunting Intercept..."

Bang!

With a loud thud, Tezuka's return was smashed back by Billy Ketty.

"Score..."

Outside the stadium, the West Coast team members' eyes lit up with surprise, but before they could even rejoice for a second, their smiles froze on their faces...

Bang!

A loud bang echoed across the court, and the smashed tennis ball, under a strange pulling force, returned to Tezuka's front.

At this moment, Tezuka raised his racket and unleashed another powerful shot, like magma erupting.

Thump!

"30-0, scored by Yanagi Renji and Niou Masaharu of the Japan team."

"What happened with that last shot...?"

"Too fast..."

"It was clearly our spike, how did the ball end up in front of him?"

As the scene was replayed, these people finally saw clearly what Niou done, and after watching it, they almost had a mental breakdown.

"How... is it possible to achieve this..."

However, Yanagi Renji and Niou Masaharu on the field wouldn't give them a chance.

Bang!

"Game score: 1-0, with the Japan Kanto team in the lead."

Bang!

"Game over, score 6-0, Japan Kanto Team Yanagi Renji and Niou Masaharu win."

In just fifteen minutes, Niou practically single-handedly ended the game, leaving the West Coast team with no chance whatsoever.

As Billy and Mike walked back to the players' area, Baker turned his attention to the brothers Tom Griffith and Terry Griffith, who were about to take the stage.

"Tom, Terry, the doubles match is up to you two."

Baker spoke with unusual calmness about the two most idol-like figures in the team, who were his cash cows.

"Understood, Boss..."

On the other end, Yanagi Renji and Niou returned to the contestants' area, where everyone cheered. However, they remained calm, as their strength was simply too weak, and winning offered little sense of accomplishment.

Ten minutes later.

"Next up is the doubles match, featuring Saeki Kojiro and Kamio Akira from the Japan region, against Tom Griffith and Terry Griffith from the West Coast region."

As soon as the referee finished announcing the list of players, the audience erupted in even greater excitement.

The allure of twin handsome men is still too great.

"Tom, I love you..."

"Terry, come to your sister's arms..."

However, they were far too weak against Saeki and Kamio.

"Supersonic Serve."

Bang!

As Kamio served, the tennis ball, like a streak of yellow light, swiftly swept across the middle of the net, landing and then flying rapidly off the court.

"Completely... unable to connect at all..."

Looking at the tennis ball rolling behind him, Terri Griffith, who was responsible for receiving the serve, was shocked. He had no ability to return such a serve.

"15:0, scored by Kamio Akira and Saeki Kojiro of the Japan Kanto Team."

Bang!

Without pausing, Kamio served again.

"Japan Team scores, 30:0"

Bang!

"Game score 1-0, Japan Kanto team leads with Saeki Kojiro and Kamio Akira."

Three more serves were hit, leaving the two West Coast players helpless. Kamio easily won the game with four aces.

"Looks like you can handle this match alone, Kamio..."

Kojiro glanced at his opponent and made a judgment about their strength.

Hearing Kojiro's words, Kamio proudly replied, "Hmph, Saeki- senpai, I'm really strong now. Leave this match to me alone!"

Bang!

Bang!

"Game over, score 6-0, Japan Kanto team Kamio Akira and Saeki Kojiro win."

In just fifteen minutes, the match ended under Kamio Akira's fast-paced attacks. Even the US West Coast team's idol doubles pair couldn't secure a single point against Kamio and Shinji...

The Kanto team practically thrashed the US West Coast team.

Meanwhile, Baker, the coach of the American West Coast team, was indifferent to the Griffith brothers' loss.

Although it's hard to admit, after two consecutive crushing defeats, their plan to secure sponsorships and make money is practically doomed.

P. S.: The next chapter is about the national lottery, please vote with your monthly tickets!

The competition was only briefly mentioned; I won't write much about it. The next chapter will be about the national draw and then the National Tournament.