High Schoolers' Synchronization

After the ball was scored, Suzuki Shun and Mukaichi Issa smiled again as they looked at Tachibana and Chitose.

"These two Senpai are still so strong; it seems we'll have to go all out."

"Yes, otherwise the two Senpai would really look down on us."

As former students of the same school, the competitive spirit of the Twin Heroes of Kyushu was also ignited.

The match gradually became a stalemate, turning into a back-and-forth chase.

After five games, the score was 3-2, with the high school students in the lead.

At this point, the sixth game had come to its final point.

"Senpai, we won this round!"

Chitose swung his Divine Concealment; Suzuki Shun moved to the net to intercept.

But the tennis ball simply vanished right in front of him, leaving Suzuki Shun completely bewildered.

"What are you looking at, Ah-kun? The ball is here."

As the tennis ball passed Suzuki Shun's position, Mukaichi Issa, who was holding the backcourt, quickly moved to defend.

Running to the corner of the court, Mukaichi Issa timely knocked back into Divine Concealment.

"Don't let your Senpai down, senior! I'm here! Explosive Ball Dance!"

Ju acted swiftly, unleashing Explosive Ball Dance that created dozens of tennis ball phantoms.

After distracting Suzuki Shun and Mukaichi Issa, the tennis ball landed and scored.

Bang...

"Court No. 5 scores, score 3-3"

"It seems that their training at the camp has led to significant progress for both of them."

However, while their individual skills have improved, they are still not up to par as a doubles team.

After the score was tied, Horio looked at Tachibana and Chitose high-fiving on the field and gave his evaluation.

"I know that, but if it's my former Senpai who's my opponent, then it'll definitely have a different effect."

"That's true. Competitiveness often only intensifies among close friends. But how far will the Twin Heroes of Kyushu be pushed by their former Senpai?"

Hearing the demon's explanation, Horio nodded in agreement.

"You two play tennis very well."

"However, as a doubles pair, your level is somewhat lacking."

Just as the seventh game was about to begin and Chitose was preparing to serve, Suzuki Shun and Mukaichi Issa on the opposite side suddenly changed their tactics.

A white aura emanated from the two individuals, eventually merging in the air.

"Is that... Synchronization?"

"That's amazing, no wonder he's a candidate from high school."

"Hmph, as our Senpai, of course he should have this level of competence."

Following Seigaku's Golden Pair, Synchronization has reappeared.

Moreover, their Synchronization was even stronger than that of Oishi and Kikumaru back then. Just looking at the aura emanating from the two of them made the surrounding environment seem to dim.

Seeing the two activate Synchronization, Tachibana and Chitose were not afraid; instead, they became even more excited.

Chitose hit the tennis ball, and the two players on the opposite side moved simultaneously.

Although the two moved in completely opposite directions, they didn't give Tachibana and Chitose any opening.

Bang...

"Score for Court No. 3, 15-0"

"What happened... what just happened..."

"Why did that ball suddenly appear...?"

When Chitose hits the serve, Suzuki Shun and Mukaichi Issa disrupt their vision with erratic movements.

Then they were suddenly attacked by Mukaichi Issa, and were ultimately scored on before either of them could react.

"Suzuki Shun and Mukaichi Issa, their Synchronization is quite interesting; they seem to have undergone very rigorous training."

"Those two are renowned doubles players in the reserve army. If there are any two people who are qualified to fight the Mutsu Brothers, it's only them."

Horio and Oni both gave positive evaluations of Suzuki Shun and Mukaichi Issa.

However, Horio's eyes flickered when he heard about the Mutsu Brothers.

Bang...

"Score in Court No. 3, final score 4-3"

"This is bad, Yoshihira."

We need to put in more effort; we can't let our Synchronization suppress us.

After saying that, Tachibana Kippei's body was covered by a dark red aura.

Forced by the Synchronization attack, Tachibana unleashed the Beast's Aura.

Seeing that Chitose had unleashed his most powerful skills, Chitose also stopped holding back.

"While the Radiant Talent's skill is more effective in singles matches, now is not the time to consider that."

Immediately, Chitose's body was covered in white light, which was mixed with seven colors.

A golden light appeared in his eyes, as if a flame was hidden in his pupils.

"It takes fourteen balls to score this point."

Looking at the two players opposite who were still in Synchronization, Chitose gave his absolute warning, and then Suzuki Shun hit the ball.

As expected, the two, each employing their unique skills, engaged in a protracted battle with the two who Synchronization.

On the thirteenth ball, Suzuki Shun returned a straight shot.

This was exactly what Ju wanted, and he adjusted the angle of his racket.

With a roar, he unleashed another Explosive Ball Dance.

A dozen or so tennis phantoms appeared, but this time they failed to score.

Suzuki Shun and Mukaichi Issa retreated to the backcourt as if by telepathy, forming a double backcourt formation.

As the tennis ball lands, the real tennis ball appears, and Mukaichi Issa, who is closer to the ball, swings his racket to return it.

Bang...

"Score for Court No. 3, 15-0"

"What!?"

"The absolute trailer has been ruined!"

"What's going on? Even Radiant Talent can't work on them?"

Radiant Talent, she made a mistake right from the start, and even after activating her Beast's Aura, Tachibana's Explosive Ball Dance didn't pose much of a threat.

Seeing that the situation had reached a point of no return, some people on the sidelines had already lost hope.

"Perhaps because it's doubles, their Radiant Talent can only be unleashed in singles."

However, this is doubles, which involves two more players than singles. This means that Chitose needs to calculate several times more complex things than in Chitose.

"So, the situation arose because Chitose exceeded his capabilities?"

"As for that last goal, that's the only explanation."

After removing his hand from between his eyebrows, Atobe revealed his guess.

It must be said that Atobe's insight is indeed very strong, and the facts are indeed as he said.

Bang...

Bang...

Bang...

"Score at Court No. 3, final score 5-3"

The results of the next three balls were all different from what Chitose had predicted.

His brain was being overloaded with calculations, and his face had turned somewhat pale.

Are you alright, Chitose?

"I'm fine, Yoshihira. Let's continue. We can't let them take the victory away like this."

Seeing that her partner was acting strangely, Ju quickly suppressed her Beast's Aura and came to his side.

After helping Chitose up, Tachibana seemed to have made some important decision.

"Now you just need to rest and recover. I'll return all the shots; I'll keep going until you're fully recovered."

Seeing that Chitose was somewhat listless, Tachibana took on the responsibility of returning the ball.

"Yoshihira..."

Seeing Tachibana reawaken its Beast's Aura, Chitose was also somewhat moved.

Because such a partnership, where two people work together with all their might to pursue victory in a competition, has only happened once before, when the two were still at Shishiraku.

Seeing Ju's resolute back, Chitose also perked up, closed her eyes, and seized the time to recover.

"Oh? Chitose has given up? Are you really just going to abandon the victory like this?"

"This isn't like him at all. You guys must have some kind of strategy, Tachibana."

"Enough talk, come on, Senpai."

Tachibana didn't offer any further response to Suzuki Shun and Mukaichi Issa's teasing.

Grip the racket, waiting for Suzuki Shun to serve.

Bang...

"Score for Court No. 3, 15-0"

Bang...

"Score for Court No. 3: 30-0"

Bang...

"Score for Court No. 3: 40-0"

"What is Chitose doing? The opponent is already at match point, and he's still standing there resting with his eyes closed."

Facing two opponents who Synchronization, Tachibana tried her best but to no avail.

The only option is to successfully return every ball, but then the physical exertion becomes a major problem.

Although it was only three balls, the stamina that Tachibana expended was already equal to the stamina he and Chitose had expended together before.

"Speed up, Your Chitose! We can't let them look down on us!"

From the backstage, Ju watched Chitose's retreating figure, panting heavily. His eyes, besides their determination, now held a hint of anxiety.

After adjusting her breathing, Ju served a topspin.

Suzuki Shun and Mukaichi Issa moved swiftly, changing their formation.

It was the same familiar routine again; Tachibana, fighting alone, was somewhat powerless.

But thinking about buying more time for Chitose, they could only grit their teeth and persevere.

However, Tachibana, who was already exhausted, could not hold on for long. When Mukaichi Issa hit a short ball, luring Tachibana to the net, Suzuki Shun also appeared at the net.

Suzuki Shun and Mukaichi Issa surprisingly used a double net formation, returning Tachibana's return shot with a net volley.

"It's over. He couldn't have caught that ball if he was fighting alone."

"What a pity, to lose like that."

The middle school students in the audience were also very disappointed, but just as they were feeling regretful, a figure appeared.

Covered in the same dark red aura as Ju, the figure swung his racket and hit Lob Shot to return the shot.

Bang...

"Score for Court No. 5: 15:40"

"Is it finally done, Chitose?"

"Thank you for your hard work, Yoshihira. I was able to recover thanks to you."

"Your Chitose, you..."

"That's right, I also have to thank my two Senpai, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to unleash the Beast's Aura when I was desperate."

Chitose scored a counterattack, and when Tachibana turned around and saw Chitose, he had already activated his Beast's Aura.

"Alright, Yoshihira, it's time for us to counterattack."

"Alright, let's begin the counterattack."

After saying that, Beast's Aura emanating from the two of them suddenly separated and connected in the air.

The two changed their state after connecting; in addition to resembling Suzuki Shun and Mukaichi Issa, they also possessed a wilder aura.