Synchronization
"Oishi, this is the last game. We have to make sure we don't have any regrets."
"Eiji... you mean?"
"That's right, it's the move we just mastered."
Unlike Rikkai Dai the game, Oishi and Kikumaru were very relaxed during Seigaku's half.
Upon hearing Kikumaru's words, Oishi understood what he meant.
So at the start of the tenth game, the two players on the court suddenly changed.
A white aura enveloped Oishi and Kikumaru, and then each of them separated a wisp of their aura, which connected in the air.
At the same time, their expressions calmed down, and their pupils turned a golden color.
"When did those two learn this move!?"
"This is incredible! Could this also be a power similar to the profound mystery of selflessness?"
"This is what I meant by Synchronization, the ultimate expression of a doubles pair having perfect understanding and synergy."
Even without speaking or making any movements, they can understand their partner's thoughts, thus achieving the most perfect teamwork on the court.
In the finals of the National Tournament, Seigaku's Golden Pair finally unleashed their Synchronization in front of everyone.
Horio nodded approvingly at their performance, thinking that the special training had indeed been somewhat effective.
"What is this!? I've never seen a move like this before!"
"Could this be their final, deadly move!?"
"The feeling between those two people changed instantly! It was like... they were one person."
The situation was different for Rikkai Dai. Oishi and Kikumaru had already completely overwhelmed Wolf and Marui, leaving them with no chance to fight back.
Now that they've started Synchronization again, they've completely extinguished any remaining hope in their hearts.
Bang!
"Seigaku Oishi and Kikumaru score, 15:0"
The renewed stimulation from the Synchronization greatly affected the condition of Wolf and Marui.
At the start of Seigaku's match point game, Oishi took the point with his serve.
This shot finally woke them up, and they tried their best to adjust their state.
On the other side, Oishi served again from the baseline, launching a fierce tennis attack towards the Wolf.
Having reached a point of no return, the Wolf was determined to fight back.
In an attempt to execute the most successful defense, they even used the Fire Rat Cannon Shot to attack instead of defending, truly proving the saying that the best defense is offense.
However, even so, it cannot change the current situation.
Kikumaru moved directly to the front of the net to intercept, and at the same time as Kikumaru moved, Oishi also moved towards the gap that Kikumaru had exposed.
The Golden Pair wasted not a second, completing both the attack and the defense.
Marui jumped up in response to Kikumaru's interception.
After the Golden Pair switched positions, Marui targeted the opening behind Kikumaru.
The tennis ball hurtled towards the backcourt, and at that moment, Oishi's figure appeared.
The racket slid across the ground, and then a Lob Shot appeared.
Bang!
"Seigaku Oishi and Kikumaru scored, 30:0"
Facing Marui's smash, Oishi returned it with Moon Climbing Intercept.
"It was absolutely perfect; their teamwork was flawless."
"So this is Synchronization... There's not a single flaw to be found. If we want to defeat them, we have to defeat them head-on."
"Without absolute strength, it's impossible to break through that so-called Synchronization..."
Bang!
"Seigaku Oishi and Kikumaru scored, 40:0"
Just as everyone at Rikkai Dai was marveling at how powerful their Synchronization was, Oishi and Kikumaru scored another point.
The match was nearing its end, with Oishi and Kikumaru holding match point.
"The moment has finally come, Eiji."
With this last point, our doubles match came to an end.
"Oishi, let's use this one shot to secure the victory."
On the court, Oishi and Kikumaru, who Synchronization, finally showed some changes in their expressions.
It's as if it's a nostalgic reflection on the years we fought together, and also as a farewell.
Having said that, Oishi hit the final shot.
Wolf returned the Fire Rat Cannon Shot, and after Oishi returned the ball with a backhand, Marui also swung a backhand.
The tennis ball landed on the net and rolled on it.
Marui hit Tightrope Walk, and just as the tennis ball was about to fall, Kikumaru caught it.
Marui attacked again, hitting a volley at Kikumaru's other side of the field.
Just when Marui thought this shot could score and salvage the situation, Kikumaru, who should have been kneeling, appeared.
"This match will be won by Seigaku."
After Kikumaru finished speaking, he shot a ball towards the center line of Rikkai Dai's half of the court.
The tennis ball pierced through the defense of Wolf and Marui and landed on the baseline.
Bang!
"Seigaku's Oishi and Kikumaru score, making the score 6-4, Seigaku wins."
The sound of a tennis ball hitting the ground rang out; Oishi and Kikumaru had won the doubles match.
We won!
"Great! The score is now tied at 2-2!"
"If we win the First Singles again, we'll be the national champions!"
"Thank you for your hard work, Oishi Kikumaru."
The match ended, Seigaku fans on the sidelines cheered.
"I didn't expect you guys to be so good at hiding your abilities. Now you truly are the number one doubles team in the country."
On the Seigaku Coach bench, Coach Ryuzaki smiled as he looked at Oishi and Kikumaru in front of him.
Oishi and Kikumaru simply looked at each other, revealing smiles that only the two of them understood.
"You've worked hard. It's truly amazing; you've shown us the legendary Synchronization."
"Haha, no, it's all thanks to Horio's special training that time. Otherwise, we wouldn't have been able to learn Synchronization so easily."
"Yes, it's all thanks to that special training."
Faced with Fuji's praise, Oishi and Kikumaru returned to the Seigaku players' area and remained very humble.
"Alright, now it's my turn to appear."
Horio then spoke up, interrupting everyone, and picked up his racket to leave.
"Oh right, it's time for the kid to appear."
Hey kid, Oishi and I have tied the score, now it's your turn.
Kikumaru, who had just returned, saw that Horio was already ready to go on stage, and immediately ran over and hooked his arm around Horio's neck.
"That's right, Horio. The next match will decide the champion. We must win the championship for Seigaku."
"Don't worry, don't worry, I'm also very interested in that Rikkai Dai Captain."
Horio gave Oishi response and then walked towards the court.
"Captain... I'm so sorry..."
"We tried our best, but the other side..."
"It's alright, you guys go and rest first."
On the Rikkai Dai Coach bench, Yukimura didn't say anything about the Wolf' and Marui's loss.
The two who lost the match felt even more ashamed when they saw that Yukimura didn't blame them.
After packing their things, the two returned to the players' area side by side, dejected.
The rest of Rikkai Dai didn't say anything about the two players' loss.
Because they also felt the power of the Golden Pair from the sidelines, especially the shock generated by their Synchronization.