Ginji and Momoshiro's Doubles Pair

Niou's face darkened; he had defeated many people using his illusions.

Moreover, in the highly competitive Rikkai Dai, he has been able to maintain his starting position thanks to this unique skill.

In an instant, the Tezuka of Niou reappeared.

Along with it appeared the Tezuka Zone and two limits of the ultimate selflessness technique, almost exactly like the match between Tezuka and Chitose.

Faced with the sudden situation, Fuji a moment, but then returned to normal.

"To end with Tezuka at his strongest, you really think highly of me. In that case, I won't hold back."

Fuji closed his eyes again, and his inner eye opened once more.

Niou serves from the baseline, unleashing all his power.

Niou unleashed a powerful close-range shot, its tricky angle and immense power posing a significant threat to Fuji.

However, Fuji, whose strength had already surpassed Tezuka's during the semi-finals, didn't care about these threats and simply took small, quick steps forward.

The racket blocked the ball and returned it against the airflow generated by the tennis ball.

The tennis ball flew back to Niou's half of the court. Niou stood still in the center of the court and used Tezuka Zone's move to pull the tennis ball back.

Then comes the Hundred Refinements Self-Acquired, double-strike return, a shot even stronger than the serve.

If this shot isn't executed with skill, it will exceed Fuji's power tolerance.

Therefore, Fuji used the Mayfly Encirclement, his racket dancing in the air, reducing the force and spin before returning the ball.

At the same time, the Mayfly Encirclement also eliminated the spin that Tezuka Zone added to the tennis ball, so Niou could only hit the ball automatically.

The awakening of the mind's eye rendered the Fuji Radiant Talent ineffective, Mayfly Encirclement also weakened the Hundred Refinements Self-Acquired.

At this point, even if Niou used several of Tezuka's signature moves, they wouldn't pose much of a threat to Fuji. After breaking through Niou's three illusionary moves, Fuji unleashed Stellar Fireworks Fuji more.

The tennis ball was sent flying into the sky by Fuji's Fuji swing, and the same scene as before appeared.

Bang!

"Seigaku Fuji, the score is 7-5, Seigaku wins."

The tennis ball landed, and with Fuji raising his racket, the referee announced the end of the match and the winner.

"Damn it, I lost! But if we play again next time, I'll definitely hit the ball back to the center of the court."

After the match ended, Niou dispelled Tezuka's illusion and uttered these words that surprised Fuji.

Since the Stellar Fireworks can only be used when there is a sideline ball, Niou's words meant that he had already seen through Fuji's move.

"Really? I'm looking forward to it too."

However, Fuji quickly adapted. He knew that he would be different next time they competed, so he responded to Niou in a very friendly manner.

"Thank you for your hard work, Fuji- Senpai!"

"It was so beautiful! That 'Stellar Fireworks' move was absolutely stunning."

"Great, this way we've taken the first game."

Back on the sidelines, the Seigaku team cheered Fuji Fuji's victorious return.

With a successful victory in the first match of the finals, Seigaku got off to a winning start, undoubtedly boosting the morale of their opponents who would be playing later.

"Looks like your illusion skills aren't quite up to par yet."

"Seriously, Fuji actually unleashed his power at the last moment. There was nothing we could do about it."

On Rikkai Dai's side, Niou walked back to the sidelines with his racket.

Yukimura then chimed in with a joke, but his face still wore an enigmatic smile.

Niou didn't seem to care much about this and responded to Yukimura in a nonchalant manner.

"Forget it, the competition has only just begun, let them taste the sweetness of victory."

"But they shouldn't even think about winning again."

Yukimura finished speaking Kirihara, standing behind him, arrogantly remarked.

Then, Kirihara and the squinty-eyed Yanagi picked up their rackets and left the players' area. The next Second Doubles match for Rikkai Dai would be played by the two of them.

Meanwhile, on the Seigaku side, as always, Miki, wearing glasses, was ready.

However, this time, his partner was no longer Kaitou, but Momoshiro, who rarely partnered with him.

"Alright, alright, Fuji- Senpai has already won a round, we can't let our guard down, we have to win too, Fuji- Senpai."

Even before taking the field, Momoshiro was already in the game mode.

Gan felt a little uncomfortable with such a passionate partner, after all, Kaitou and Momoshiro were like two extremes.

"Momoshiro, you'd better remember your own words. If you lose, I won't let you off the hook."

Kaitou, who was standing to the side, said in a deep voice that he was puzzled as to why he was separated from Gan when Coach Ryuzaki was arranging the lineup.

In the past, the two players were always paired together in doubles, but in the finals, this well-coordinated pair was unexpectedly separated.

However, as a player, it's not appropriate to question the Coach's words.

Even though he had already protested when he heard his name on the playing list, he ultimately gave in.

"Don't worry, Viper, I should be saying that to you. I never expected that you, who haven't played singles in so long, would be placed in Second Singles by the Coach. But if you lose, I won't let you off the hook either."

The two rivals were already at loggerheads before the match even started, much to the dismay of the Seigaku members watching.

Seeing the two of them like this, Horio had no hope that Kaitou could win the Second Singles.

As for the Second Doubles, Rikkai Dai sent out Yanagi and Kirihara.

As Gan's old rival and friend, Liu is sure to win this match to a draw.

Kirihara, like Momoshiro, is a candidate for the next Vice President of both companies.

Therefore, the outcome of this match is still unknown, and Horio will only be able to make an accurate prediction once both sides have entered the game.

"It's almost time, it's Momoshiro's turn."

At this moment, Gan's voice stopped the two from arguing. They glared at each other, and then Momoshiro turned around and followed Gan.

"Now we begin the Second Doubles match between Seishun Rikkai Dai Fuzoku Junior High Seigaku Academy, featuring Seishun Seigaku's Kane Momoshiro against Rikkai Dai Fuzoku Junior High's Yanagi and Kirihara."

Inside the stadium, an announcement came over the loudspeaker that the Second Doubles had begun.

"Finally, we've met, Agan."

"Yes, it's such a pity we didn't meet in the Kanto Tournament. Let's make sure we fulfill our promise in this match."

At the net, Gan and Liu shook hands, exchanging pleasantries like two old friends, but the other two were not so friendly.

"Tch, I could take you down in fifteen minutes."

"You'd better keep your word, or you'll embarrass yourself again like you did at the Kanto Tournament."

Before the match even started, Kirihara revealed his arrogant nature.

Momoshiro was not one to swallow his pride, and faced with Kirihara's arrogant Kirihara, he directly reopened the wounds from his crushing defeat to Fuji.

Upon hearing Momoshiro's mockery, Kirihara's expression changed, and he then revealed that cruel smile.

"The match begins, with Rikkai Dai Fuzoku Junior High's Liu serving."

"Momoshiro, we need to be extremely focused in this match. The two opponents are stronger than any doubles team that Kaitou and I have ever faced."

"I understand, Senior Senpai. I won't lose to that viper."