Tachibana Kippei and Keith

Bang!

A sharp whistle split the air as the tennis ball, carrying tremendous force and vicious spin like a blazing missile, landed beside Tachibana once more.

Before the ball even reached him, Tachibana could feel its fierce momentum as it hurtled through the air.

"Now that they've switched receivers, Mark's Rattlesnake Serve should work, right?"

"Of course. There's no way both of those Japan Team players can return that shot!"

As soon as Mark Will's serve went out, several America Team players who'd just been proven wrong smiled as they spoke.

They had all fallen victim to Mark's Rattlesnake Serve. If the Japan Team could counter it so easily, where would that leave their pride?

Thwack!

The ball struck the ground with another explosive crack.

This serve was even more powerful than the last. After bouncing, the ball shot along an even more vicious trajectory toward Tachibana Kippei, who was receiving near the baseline.

Chitose Senri had already moved up to the net. He didn't even look back; a faint smile crossed his lips.

"Tachibana's dealt with serves like that plenty of times."

Just as Chitose had expected, Tachibana didn't spare the others a glance. His eyes stayed fixed on Keith at the net.

Keith seemed to sense Tachibana's resolve.

"Let's see which of us has the last laugh, Keith!"

Without another moment's hesitation, Tachibana swung his arm with all his strength.

Bang!

His racket caught the ball just as it bounced.

The sheer force sent a ring of air rippling around it.

As Tachibana put his weight into the shot, the ring spread across the racket's face. A dark red glow enveloped the ball, sending it straight toward the right sideline beside Keith.

Thud!

The shot was not only fast; it carried a powerful spin, making its landing point