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

Inside the coaching room of Hyotei Academy, the atmosphere was tense yet full of anticipation.

Atobe Keigo sat aside with his signature gorgeous posture, his eyes revealing unquestionable confidence.

Tianyu, with his usual gentle smile, sat side by side with Atobe. The two of them faced coach Sakaki Taro and discussed the important plan that was about to be implemented.

"Atobe, Tenyu, have you truly thought this through?" Coach Sakaki's voice was steady and powerful. He understood the significance of this decision for the team. He wasn't questioning their abilities or their decision-making; rather, out of concern and responsibility for the players, he wanted to ensure each step was a steady one.

Atobe raised his chin slightly, a playful smile playing at the corner of his mouth, as if everything was under control. "When have I ever made a mistake in anything I do? This is no different. I think this is a perfect opportunity to let those guys test their training in actual combat and see if they are truly ready for the upcoming challenge." His tone was filled with a desire for victory and a firm belief in his own judgment.

Tianyu added, his smile warm and encouraging. "Coach, don't worry. We've made thorough plans and preparations to ensure this exercise will both train the team and not put undue pressure on the players. The Metropolitan Conference is not far away, and we truly need this kind of real-world opportunity to help the players better understand their current strengths and identify their shortcomings and areas for improvement."

Upon hearing this, Coach Sakaki nodded slightly, with a glint of approval in his eyes.

He was well aware of the good intentions of Jibu and Tianyu, and believed that they had the ability to lead the team to higher peaks.

So, he patted them on the shoulders and said in an encouraging tone, "Okay, since you've made up your mind, then go for it. I will fully support you, and I hope you won't let me down."

As the door of the coaching room slowly closed, a challenge covering the entire Kanto region was about to begin.

……

Inside the Bingdi conference room, the atmosphere instantly became solemn and full of fighting spirit.

The sunlight shines through the half-open curtains onto the smooth floor, illuminating the resolute faces of every starting player.

Atobe Keigo, the emperor of Hyotei Academy, sat in the main seat, his eyes flashing with an unquestionable light, as if he had foreseen the coming victory.

"Now that everyone is here, I will officially announce a decision." Atobe's voice echoed in the conference room with unquestionable authority.

"Today and tomorrow, I require you to form teams of two and travel to various schools in the Kanto region to participate in 'friendly exchange matches,' or rather, 'challenging the schools.' At the very least, each team must defeat the tennis clubs of ten schools within these two days to demonstrate the strength of Hyotei. If we can't reach that number, we will move to the nearby street tennis courts and conquer those courts with our skills, letting everyone know that Hyotei is invincible! Do you understand, everyone?"

As Atobe finished speaking, the regular team members in the conference room looked at each other, with surprise and excitement in their eyes.

It was so sudden that they never thought they would receive such a direct and challenging task, but the sudden excitement made their blood boil.

Shishido Ryo and Akutsu Jin's reactions were particularly intense. Shishido Ryo, a normally combative competitor, couldn't contain his excitement. He looked at Hou Chotaro beside him, his eyes gleaming with fighting intent. "You're such a wimp, Hou! Let's have a fight!"

Akutsu Jin, on the other hand, showed his signature evil smile, with a hint of playfulness in his tone: "Hey, you bastards, are you ready to go to hell?"

Seeing that it was almost time, Tianyu smiled and said to Atobe, "Atobe, let's go to Rikkai University to see your old friends."

"That's a very good suggestion. I agree. Karachi, you can go with Akutsu." Atobe also wanted to know how far he had evolved.

"Yes." Huadi still answered dully.

……

At the gate of Youth Academy, sunlight dappled onto the quaint stone steps. At this moment, an unexpected "encounter" quietly took place.

Four students wearing Hyotei uniforms - Akutsu, Karachi, Obusagi, and Hibiki - seemed to be drawn by an invisible force and gathered together at this moment without any prior arrangement.

Their appearance instantly attracted the curious gazes of the surrounding students, and the air was filled with a subtle tension and anticipation.

Akutsu, with his trademark fierce look and unruly aura, was the first to break the silence.

His eyes were sharp as torches, staring straight ahead, as if he regarded everyone as a challenger, especially when he announced, "Get out of the way, this is my prey," his unquestionable dominance was chilling.

Even in this familiar environment, facing his teammates, he had no intention of backing down.

As for Inuzuka, he gently pushed his glasses up on his nose with his usual elegant manner, and a meaningful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

His words, though soft, carried a force that could not be ignored: "Akutsu-kun, I too want to witness the brilliance of Tezuka Kunimitsu." This was both a direct response to Akutsu and a clear statement of his own goals. Oshitari's eyes revealed a thirst for an unknown challenge; he knew that a confrontation with such an opponent would be a golden opportunity to enhance his own abilities.

Faced with this sudden "confrontation," Hinata had no choice but to step in and act as a peacemaker. He stepped forward with a smile and said, "Alright, alright. We all have the same goal, so let's go together. That way, we can have someone to look after us on the way." Hinata's words were like a spring breeze, instantly dispelling the tension and awkwardness in the air and easing the already tense atmosphere.

However, for Akutsu, this arrangement was clearly not entirely satisfactory. He snorted, a hint of disdain hanging from the corner of his mouth: "Tsk, don't hold me back, you jerk."

After that, the four of them walked into Seigaku and headed straight for the tennis court. The four of them quickly attracted a lot of attention. (After all, they were wearing Hyotei uniforms.)

"Hey, Ryoma, have you heard? It is said that four people from Hyotei have come to our school," said Momoshiro Takeshi with a cocky look on his face.

Ryoma, who had just won the regular season spot at Seigaku, said disdainfully, "It's still a long way to go," and left.

Seeing Ryoma walking straight towards the tennis court, Momoshiro knew that something good was going to happen, so he pulled Fuji Shusuke beside him and followed him.