Oshitari's New Signature Skill

Hyotei, Tennis Court.

Two figures stood at the net, their eyes meeting.

These two were none other than Oshitari Yuushi and Atobe Keigo.

Previously, Oshitari had challenged Atobe, and without the slightest hesitation, Atobe had accepted the match.

At this moment, the two stood on the court, causing a stir among the Tennis Club members who were training. They all stopped their practice and gathered outside the match court.

Kannagi Shinichi and the other Hyotei regulars, upon hearing the commotion, also rushed to the outside of the court.

These two should have dueled at the beginning of the school year, but due to Kannagi Shinichi's sudden emergence, this match was delayed by a full month compared to the original timeline.

On the court, Oshitari looked at Atobe opposite him, his eyes filled with fervor. He had wanted to play against Atobe for a long time but had never had the chance.

It wasn't until Kannagi Shinichi told him to play a match against Atobe to find his path in tennis that he made up his mind and proactively challenged Atobe.

Sensing the fighting spirit emanating from Oshitari, a smile appeared on Atobe's face, and he taunted, "Yuushi, you've got some nerve, daring to challenge this great me. Then this great me will give you a chance to feel what true flamboyance is."

Looking at Atobe's chuunibyou speech, Kannagi Shinichi, watching from the sidelines, couldn't help but cover his forehead.

However, others didn't find anything strange about Atobe's words. Instead, they thought he was stating the obvious, and many of them even started to gaze at Atobe with shining eyes.

On the court, Oshitari Yuushi paid no attention to Atobe's provocation. Instead, he placed his racket on the ground and spoke to Atobe.

"Deuce or ad..."

"No need. This great me will let you serve first."

After speaking, Atobe walked directly to the baseline.

Oshitari did not refuse and turned back to the service line.

At this moment, Akutagawa Jirou, who had been drowsy, perked up upon seeing the match. With the speed of a startled cat, he darted out from beside Kannagi and the others and directly sat on the umpire's chair.

Then, he smiled like a three-year-old child and said to the two, "Heehee... I'll be the referee for this match."

Seeing this, Shishido and Mukahi both moved to pull Jirou down. It wasn't for any other reason than they were afraid this guy might fall off the umpire's chair if he fell asleep later.

However, their actions were stopped by Atobe. He flicked his bangs and said narcissistically, "Let Jirou sit there. It's just one more person to closely admire this great me's flamboyant heroic figure."

Hearing Atobe's words, Kannagi Shinichi's mouth twitched slightly.

On the court, Akutagawa Jirou, as the referee, was quite professional. Seeing that both players were in position, he didn't waste any words and excitedly announced the start of the match.

"Match begins, first to one game, Oshitari Yuushi to serve."

Tap... tap...

Oshitari bounced the ball twice and then looked at the extremely calm Atobe opposite him. The fighting spirit in his eyes was even higher than before.

He let out a soft breath, then tossed the ball high, leaning his body back to an extreme degree. Oshitari swung his racket down with force...

Bang...

As the racket made contact with the ball, an explosion sounded. The tennis ball shot out from the racket like a loaded yellow bullet.

A yellow streak of light, as if guided, perfectly landed on the base corner of the sideline, then flew out of bounds.

This was a perfect serve, capable of scoring a point against any other opponent.

But Oshitari's opponent was Atobe, and this shot posed no difficulty for him.

Atobe lowered his center of gravity and sprinted rapidly. In a short while, he was in front of the ball.

Bang...

Atobe directly smashed the ball with his racket. This shot was powerful and heavy, and the tennis ball flew like a cannonball straight towards Oshitari's opposite diagonal.

Seeing the incoming ball, Oshitari showed no panic. Instead, he increased his footwork and, before the ball bounced, swung his racket with all his might.

The ball was returned. Atobe showed no disappointment on his face; instead, a smile of excitement appeared. Looking at Oshitari opposite him, he felt a long-lost pleasure.

"Hahaha... Well done, Yuushi, let me see your true skills!"

Stomp... stomp...

Atobe quickened his steps and in a blink of an eye, he was in front of the tennis ball. Then, gripping his racket with both hands, he leaped high into the air, shouting, "Jack knife..."

Boom...

An explosion echoed throughout the entire court. The tennis ball flew towards Oshitari's half of the court with a roar.

Seeing this shot, Oshitari gripped his racket tightly. After the ball landed, he swung with all his might.

Snap...

The tennis ball was still on Oshitari's side of the court, but his racket flew away.

Looking at his hands, Oshitari couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "Such terrifying power."

On the other half of the court, Atobe had landed from his jump. He flicked his bangs again and smiled, "Be captivated by my flamboyant technique!"

"So amazing, truly amazing..."

The umpire, Akutagawa Jirou, on the referee's chair had forgotten to call the score, his eyes shining as he gazed at Atobe.

Atobe, too, was enjoying Kannagi Shinichi's gaze, a slight smile playing on his lips. "This is just one of my glorious techniques, Great Lord. I'll show you even more magnificent moves later."

"Really? That's great..."

Before Kannagi Shinichi could finish, Shishido Ryo and Mukahi Gakuto shouted from the sidelines, "Idiot, don't forget you're the umpire..."

Hearing their shouts, Kannagi Shinichi finally remembered he was the umpire for this match. He chuckled sheepishly and quickly announced the score.

"15-0, Atobe scores."

Meanwhile, off the court, Kannagi Shinichi watched Atobe's shot and murmured, "Atobe's power has increased so much since the beginning."

Kannagi Shinichi didn't know that Atobe's increased power was largely due to him.

Ever since his match with Kannagi Shinichi, Atobe had felt Kannagi Shinichi's inhuman strength. It was the first time Atobe realized the terrifying nature of power.

From then on, Atobe secretly intensified his strength training, hoping to one day defeat Kannagi Shinichi.

This was Atobe's personality; he could lose, but after losing, he would always win back what he lost someday.

On the court at this moment, Atobe was scoring points frequently with his Jack knife, quickly breaking Oshitari's serve.

"Game, score 1-0, Atobe leads."

At this point, it was Atobe's serve.

He tossed the tennis ball high into the sky, then swung his racket. The ball shot out like a streak of light, flying towards the back corner of Oshitari's baseline.

"Such strong pressure..."

The ball was incredibly fast. Even as Oshitari sped up, he could only barely return it. This shot also gave Atobe Keigo an opportunity.

"Jack knife..."

Bang...

The tennis ball exploded at Oshitari's feet, then flew directly towards the back fence behind him.

"15-0, Atobe scores."

"Jack knife..."

Bang...

"30-0, Atobe scores."

"Jack knife..."

Bang...

"40-0, Atobe scores."

On the court, Atobe had scored consecutively, needing only one more point to win his service game.

Across the court, Oshitari Yuushi's eyes were a little dim. He hadn't expected to fail to win a single point against Atobe in the first two games.

"This must be why Kannagi said I don't have any real special moves."

Would he accept defeat?

No, I, Oshitari Yuushi, will never give up so easily.

At this moment, Atobe's serve flew over the net again. Oshitari Yuushi quickened his pace and returned the ball with both hands.

"It's useless, Yuushi." Atobe gripped his racket with both hands and leaped again:

"Jack knife..."

Looking at this powerful shot, Oshitari Yuushi closed his eyes.

"Have you given up? Hmm, Yuushi..."

Seeing this, Atobe on the other side showed a hint of displeasure in his eyes.

But as soon as Atobe spoke, Oshitari Yuushi opened his eyes, a cold glint flashing in his uncorrected glasses. "Given up? Of course not. This time, I'm going to return your shot..."

"Special move, Fleeting Mandala..."