Tennis: I have inherited the king's legacy and I am invincible

Mamoru Inoue, who was standing by, held a recorder in his hand, his eyes flashing with anticipation and nervousness. He noticed that the atmosphere around him gradually eased and felt that the time was ripe.

He took a deep breath, straightened his collar, mustered up his courage, and walked towards Atobe who was talking with his teammates.

"Atobe-kun, would you be available for a brief interview right now?" Inoue Mamoru tried to keep his voice steady, even though he was very excited inside and hoped to seize this rare opportunity.

Upon hearing this, Atobe frowned slightly, seeming a little impatient with the sudden interview request.

He glanced around and saw that the other regulars were packing up their things. Only Tianyu was standing there doing nothing.

"Hey, Tianyu, please accept the interview on my behalf." Tianyu had no choice but to accept it with tears and laughter.

Inoue Mamoru was not discouraged at all, at least he could interview Hyotei's second in command

Mamoru Inoue stood outside the training grounds of the Hyotei Academy tennis club, his eyes revealing deep respect and curiosity for the young player in front of him.

Although the previous interview encountered some twists and turns, he was not discouraged at all. Instead, he became more determined in his belief - being able to interview Tianyu, the highly-regarded second-in-command of Hyotei Academy, was undoubtedly a rare opportunity.

"Hello, Tianyu. I am Mamoru Inoue from Tennis Monthly. Thank you very much for taking the time to accept my interview. I have watched every one of your games carefully, and I have to say that your performance is indeed very outstanding. Both your skills and mentality have demonstrated a very high level." Mamoru Inoue's words were full of sincerity and appreciation.

Tianyu smiled slightly and humbly responded, "Mr. Inoue, you're too kind. I just try my best to play every game well. I still have a lot to learn from my teammates."

"You have a very humble attitude. This is probably one of the reasons why you are able to keep improving." Inoue Mamoru nodded, then changed the subject, "Well, regarding the upcoming game, I have a few questions for you. Would you mind answering them?"

"Of course, please ask. As long as it is something I can answer, I will do my best." Tianyu's attitude was still humble and sincere.

"Okay, thank you very much. First of all, what is Hyotei Academy's goal in the national competition this year?" Inoue Mamoru's question was direct and sharp.

Tianyu's eyes instantly became firm, and he answered without hesitation, "Needless to say? The championship, of course! I believe that as long as Atobe and I are here, the championship is definitely in our pockets. Hyotei Academy has now reached an unprecedented level in terms of both strength and coordination. We have no weaknesses."

Inoue Mamoru was inspired by Tianyu's confidence and continued, "Through the trials just now, I've witnessed your formidable abilities. So, with your current abilities, where do you think you'd rank among singles players nationwide?"

The question seemed a bit difficult to answer, but Tianyu only thought for a moment before offering his answer: "Mr. Inoue, I'm not particularly concerned about the rankings. Tennis isn't just a test of individual skill; it's also a test of teamwork and tacit understanding. However, I believe our Hyotei singles players are among the best in the country. I'm just one of the more skilled singles players within this formidable Hyotei team."

Inoue Mamoru highly agreed with and appreciated Tianyu's answer. He continued, "One more question. Which schools in the country do you think will become the main rivals of your Hyotei Academy?"

Tianyu thought carefully for a moment and then replied, "There are indeed many strong schools across the country, and every team should not be underestimated. But if I had to mention someone in particular, I think Rikkai University Affiliated Middle School and Seishun Gakuen should be our most direct competitors."

"Rikkai University has a strong and stable lineup, and their strength is comparable to ours; while Seigakuen is a team full of potential, and their players all have outstanding strength and fighting spirit."

"In addition, Shitenhoji is also a team that cannot be underestimated. Their teamwork and tactical execution are excellent. I think these schools will pose a great threat to our Hyotei Academy."

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At night, Mamoru Inoue, who was organizing the information, felt very satisfied. He believed that the next issue of Tennis Monthly would cause a sensation.

At the same time, he also felt sorry for the descendants of the samurai. It could only be said that it was quite unfortunate to compete with such a team in the same era.

The next morning, when the first ray of sunlight quietly peeked through the windows of Hyotei Academy and the entire campus was still immersed in the tranquility of the early morning, the members of the Hyotei Tennis Club had already gathered in the conference room in high spirits.

Their eyes sparkled with a desire for victory and an indomitable fighting spirit, as if foreshadowing that today would be an extraordinary day.

As the director, Keigo Atobe, dressed in a tailor-made school uniform, stood at one end of the conference table with an imposing manner. After confirming that every member was seated, he gently raised his hand to signal Tian Yuxiang to start presiding over today's meeting.

"Everyone, time is precious, let's get straight to the point." Tianyu's voice was clear and powerful, instantly attracting everyone's attention.

"First, regarding the training intensity of the starting players, I've carefully studied everyone's past training records. I must be frank. If our Hyotei team's goal is to win the championship, then the current training intensity is clearly insufficient."

"Therefore, I have decided to triple the daily training volume of the starting players. I know this sounds difficult, but please believe that every drop of sweat is a precious treasure on the road to victory. Everyone, do you have the confidence to complete this challenge?"

As soon as these words were spoken, a low sigh was heard in the conference room, but it was quickly replaced by a determined look.

They know very well that only through rigorous training can they sharpen their swords and overcome all obstacles in the arena.

"In addition, Atobe and I have specially customized weight-bearing equipment for each regular player. These have been placed in your locker rooms. I require that, except for showering and unless I give you explicit instructions, you must wear these weights at all times. This is to comprehensively improve your physical fitness and endurance, so that every member of our Hyotei Tennis Club can be invincible."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xianghi Taketo stood up impatiently, his face full of hesitation and struggle.

"Deputy Minister, this...isn't this too harsh? My physical strength...maybe..." There was a bit of unconfidence in his words. After all, physical strength was his shortcoming, and coupled with the additional weight, it was undoubtedly a huge challenge for him.

However, before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Shishido Ryo's indifferent attitude.

Shishido just shook his head slightly, his eyes revealing an infinite desire for victory. He knew that only by constantly challenging himself could he surpass his limits and defeat this guy Akutsu.

Seeing this, Tianyu stared at Taketo Mukai with a piercing gaze, his tone revealing unquestionable determination. "Mukai, I understand your concerns, but please remember, we are a team, and the progress of each individual is related to the future of Hyotei as a whole. You don't want to be a burden, right? Then, let us work together to make the Hyotei tennis club truly impeccable."

Mukai Taketo was deeply moved by Tianyu's words. His clenched fists trembled slightly, but he eventually loosened them, his eyes gleaming with determination. "I...I understand, Vice Minister. I have no objection and am willing to accept this challenge."

Tianyu nodded slightly and continued to arrange the next tasks: "As for the doubles team, you need to work more closely together. Aside from necessary rest time, you should spend as much time together as possible to strengthen your mutual understanding. At the same time, the other team members should also learn basic doubles tactics and techniques, because during the game, we may need to flexibly adjust the lineup based on the opponent's situation."

After hearing this, the members of the doubles quartet expressed their agreement. They knew that doubles was Hyotei's current weak link, but they also firmly believed that through unremitting efforts and teamwork, they could make up for this shortcoming and win more honors for Hyotei.