Jumping Wave Ball

Bang...

Kawamura scores, score 3-3

Bang...

"Oishi scores, score 4-3"

Bang...

Kawamura scores, score 4-4

Bang...

"Kawamura scores, score 5-4"

The two exchanged blows, but in the end, Kawamura's strength prevailed, and he took the lead in the score.

"Now... we've finally reached match point for Kawamura -Senpai."

In the tenth game, the two players battled fiercely again, and Kawamura was just one point away from winning.

"Just one more point, just one more point and I'll win."

"Come on... Aron."

Kawamura, having secured match point, became somewhat nervous, finding it hard to believe he had never beaten Oishi before.

However, Oishi was not discouraged by his dangerous situation; instead, his eyes revealed determination.

Then Kawamura let out a loud roar, and that powerful serve from before reappeared.

When all else failed, Oishi returned the ball with both hands again, but instead hit a cross-court shot.

Kawamura could only try his best to receive the ball, and in the end, he could only barely return it by diving forward.

Faced with this good opportunity, Oishi once again Moon Climbing Intercept, sending the tennis ball flying towards Kawamura's backcourt.

As the tennis ball was about to pass him, Kawamura suddenly erupted, his body enveloped in a red aura.

Then everyone saw Kawamura, who was crouching on the ground, suddenly jump into the sky and stop the tennis ball in mid-air.

A familiar feeling arose as Kawamura unleashed Wave Ball in mid-air.

The tennis ball flew towards Oishi, and before Oishi could react, the tennis ball had already passed him.

The tennis ball that landed behind the Oishi didn't bounce; instead, it spun continuously on the ground.

Bang...

"Kawamura scores, score 6-4, Kawamura wins."

"A bouncing Wave Ball..."

"Kawamura- Senpai is amazing!"

The crowd watching was stunned; the Wave Ball could actually be launched in mid-air.

"To hit Wave Ball in mid-air... even if you charge up before jumping, you must have used up a lot of energy during the jump. Kawamura- Senpai, your strength is truly amazing."

Horio also somewhat surprised; he hadn't expected Kawamura to be able to hit such Wave Ball in such a critical moment.

While Horio could do it too, for Kawamura, this kind of Jumping Wave Ball requires more than just strength.

In order to ensure the quality of the Wave Ball, the power consumed during the jump needs to be compensated for by technique.

However, Kawamura, who had not mastered the technique for making sweet spots, actually managed to do so through sheer brute force, which surprised Horio.

Are you alright, Aron?

After hitting the Jumping Wave Ball, Kawamura landed and immediately knelt on the ground, panting. It was clear that relying solely on power to hit the ball was very physically demanding.

At this moment, Oishi, who had recovered from his surprise, also came over and extended his hand to Kawamura.

Hearing Oishi's voice, Kawamura also reached out his hand.

"I've completely lost, Aron."

After helping Kawamura up, Oishi showed no sign of resentment.

"I won... I defeated Oishi."

Oishi's words of complete acceptance caught Kawamura off guard, and when he finally came to his senses, he was so moved he almost cried.

"But it's truly incredible that Aron was able to jump up and hit Wave Ball."

"That was a truly terrifying skill..."

The crowd on the sidelines had also recovered from their shock, clearly stunned by Kawamura's goal.

"You've become stronger, Kawamura. You still won against Oishi, who has improved so much since then. Well done."

Coach Ryuzaki, who hadn't spoken a word from the start to the end of the match, finally smiled as he looked at his student, who was known for his strength.

Coach Ryuzaki was very satisfied with Kawamura's growth at this time and affirmed his efforts during this period.

The first training match ended, and the subsequent matches between Echizen and Kaitou, and between Inui and Kikumaru, did not disappoint Coach Ryuzaki.

Echizen's overall abilities have improved, Kaitou's physical strength and explosive power have grown, Kane's speed in collecting and analyzing data has increased, and Kikumaru's flexibility and agility have also improved.

Coach Ryuzaki had nothing to criticize about the four players' recent training results; the only remaining issue was the match between Horio and Fuji.

"Alright, that concludes the morning's matches. Everyone, please take a one-hour lunch break."

After three matches, the whole morning was over.

Tezuka and the other upperclassmen ate lunch together, while Horio and the other first-years had to eat together.

Horio, Echizen, and Katsuro Katsuo were just about to start eating.

Horio suddenly realized something, got up abruptly, said he was going to buy a drink, and left with his bento box.

As soon as Horio left, two figures appeared in front of the remaining three.

"Great! I've finally found you all! Let's eat our bento boxes together!"

Looking at the boys in front of her, Tomoka in pigtails, said happily.

Sakuno's voice was still barely audible. She greeted them and Echizen sat down next to Echizen.

No wonder Horio found an excuse to leave.

"Say less about Katsuro."

Upon seeing the two girls, Katsuro Katsuo instantly understood why Horio had taken his bento box with him when he went to buy a drink.

However, the two didn't say much, and just silently ate their lunchboxes.

"The final training match is now beginning."

An hour later, after finishing lunch, everyone returned to the stadium.

At this point, Horio and Fuji had already taken off their jackets for their final practice match. Fuji was Fuji warming up, while Horio simply grabbed his racket and went onto the court.

"It's been so long since we played basketball. I wonder how much you've improved, Fuji- Senpai?"

"It has been quite a while, but this time I won't be as weak as last time."

The last time he played against Fuji was almost before the Kanto Tournament.

After so much time has passed, Horio is genuinely curious about Fuji's current skill level.

"The match begins; Fuji serves."

"Then let me see the results of your training over this period of time."

After saying that, Horio returned to the backcourt, Fuji didn't say anything either, going to the baseline to prepare to serve.

"The genius of Seigaku and the enigmatic new generation of Seigaku —this isn't the first time these two have clashed. Who will prevail this time...?"

Looking at Fuji's serious Fuji and Horio, Coach Ryuzaki on the sidelines smiled slightly.

"I'm actually a little nervous. Who will come out on top this time?"

Fuji looked at Horio across from him, but Horio had no idea what he was thinking.

With a thought, Fuji spun the tennis ball and then hit it out in Underhand Serve motion.

"The spin has increased, and the power and angle of the swing, as well as the range of body movement, have also increased... Not bad."

Seeing Fuji hit Disappearing Serve, Horio noticed the change.

Activating the Eye of Shattering Delusions, after seeing through the newly Disappearing Serve's secret, he moved Inch Step to the corner.