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

Coach Sakaki stared at Tianyu calmly with an attitude that was neither overly enthusiastic nor overly cold. His deep eyes seemed to be able to see into people's hearts.

He spoke slowly, his voice steady and powerful, "Tianyu, I understand your thoughts and agree to your request. But you must understand that in the singles match, Seigaku is not without other options. The opponent will most likely send Tezuka Kunimitsu. If you are not absolutely sure, don't insist on this."

Tianyu did not answer immediately after hearing this, but fell into deep thought.

He frowned, his eyes wandering in the distance, weighing every possibility and risk.

After a moment, his eyes gradually became firm.

He raised his head and looked directly into Coach Sakaki's eyes, his tone filled with confidence and determination: "Coach, I understand the importance of this match. But I believe in my own strength even more. I am confident that I can defeat any opponent, including Tezuka Kunimitsu. Our Hyotei's road to the championship is full of blind spots!"

Coach Sakaki looked at Tianyu's confident eyes and resolute attitude, nodded slightly, and a barely perceptible smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. "Okay, Tianyu, I believe in you. Go ahead, use your skills and strength to conquer your opponents, prove your worth, and bring victory back to Hyotei."

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In the Metropolitan Conference finals, the rules were changed. The starting lineups of both teams were submitted just before the game, so neither side knew the coach's arrangements.

Thirty minutes before the game started, the sun shone through the clouds, dappling onto the rest area of the Hyotei Academy tennis club. The air was filled with tension and anticipation.

Coach Sakaki Taro stood before the team, his gaze piercing as he gave his final instructions: "Everyone, we're about to face our longtime rival, Seishun Gakuen. They're formidable and experienced, so we must not take them lightly."

"I will closely monitor the condition of each team member. If I find that any team member's performance is affected by the weight, I will not hesitate to have you take off those extra weights. Remember, our Hyotei's only goal is victory. Shishido, Feng, you two go warm up first. You two will play doubles second."

After hearing this, the team members nodded one after another. Without much talk, they began to find a suitable position, adjust their breathing, stretch their muscles, and make final preparations for the upcoming decisive battle.

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With the referee's command, the Tokyo Metropolitan Conference finals officially kicked off.

The two fateful rivals, Hyotei Academy and Seishun Gakuen, finally stood on the same field, ready to compete with each other.

In front of the net, players from both teams lined up neatly and performed the pre-match ceremony.

Atobe Keigo, captain of the Hyotei Academy tennis club, stood at the front of the team, his gaze fixed on Tezuka Kunimitsu. Between the two, an invisible force seemed to clash.

Atobe smiled slightly and broke the silence first: "Tezuka, nice to meet you again. I hope we can have a chance to fight this time."

Tezuka Kunimitsu, the captain of the Seigaku Tennis Club, maintained his poker face, his eyes calm and penetrating. He nodded gently and replied, "Focus on the ground, Atobe."

Tianyu's thoughts were like a wild horse that had broken free from its reins, galloping across the boundless blue sky. He didn't know whether Bingdi, who had himself and strengthened his strength in this life, could break the curse of not being able to defeat Qingxue.

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"Next up is the doubles match between Hyotei Gakuen and Seishun Gakuen. Hyotei Gakuen's Ryo Shishido and Hocho Taro will face Seishun Gakuen's Eiji Kikumaru and Shuichirou Oishi. Both teams, please enter."

After hearing the referee's announcement of the matchup, Ryuzaki Sumire, sitting in the Seigaku coaching booth, frowned, her brows furrowed as if she could wring water out of her chest. "Damn it! That guy Sakaki Taro actually figured out our tactical plan," she thought to herself inwardly.

Indeed, in order to gain the upper hand in this crucial match, Seigaku had already made careful plans, intending to quickly end the battle in the first three rounds.

Therefore, they arranged the "golden combination" of the team to the doubles second position in advance, with the purpose of avoiding the doubles combination of Shishido Ryo and Hou Chotaro, who were strong in Hyotei Academy, so as to ensure victory in this link and lay the foundation for victory in subsequent games.

Through Inui Sadaharu's data analysis ability and accurate prediction, he came to the conclusion through countless simulated battles and data analysis: only under such a match arrangement can Seigaku maximize its advantages and defeat the powerful opponent.

Of course, the premise is that Hyotei plays according to the regular lineup.

However, the situation at this moment was completely beyond everyone's expectations.

"Oishi Kikumaru, go ahead and play this game well first. Trust Ryoma and the others in the next games." Ryuzaki Sumire said.

In the coaching booth of Hyotei Academy, Coach Sakaki sat upright, his face calm and profound, as if he had seen through every detail of the game and foreseen everything that was about to happen.

His eyes revealed an unquestionable firmness and confidence, as if to say: "This is all under my control."

"Shishido," Coach Sakaki's voice was steady and powerful, directly pointing out the key to the defensive end. "When the opponent is attacking, you must be extra vigilant against Kikumaru's special shots. His techniques are varied and extremely threatening, but your speed and reflexes should not be underestimated. Remember to fully utilize the experience you gained against Fudomine Kamio. It will be your key weapon to counter Kikumaru's speed advantage. I believe you can hold this end firmly."

Then, Coach Sakaki turned his gaze to Feng, his tone filled with expectation and trust. "Feng, facing Oishi's moon volley, you must stay focused at all times to ensure Hyotei's backcourt is not easily penetrated. If Shishido encounters difficulties or makes mistakes in the front, you must step forward without hesitation to protect Hyotei's defense."

After emphasizing the importance of defense, Coach Sakaki shifted the topic and gave instructions on offense: "As for offense, execute according to your usual training and tacit understanding. Your cooperation and trust in each other are the Hyotei Platinum Combination's most powerful weapons. Go all out and let your opponent feel your determination and strength."

Finally, Coach Sakaki glanced at the two players and said calmly, "Go, Hyotei's Platinum Combination! Use this victory to make your names known and bring victory back to Hyotei."

"Yes, coach, we will prove through this match that Hyotei's doubles are also impeccable."

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At the net, Hyotei and Seigaku's four players faced each other. Kikumaru quipped, "We're so unlucky, Oishi, to have run into these two."

Oishi said seriously, "Be serious, Eiji, this victory is very important."

"That's so lame." After leaving this sentence, Shishido walked to the backcourt, telling Feng to serve the ball well and make final preparations before the game.

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"Hyotei VS Seigaku, the doubles match two officially begins, Hyotei Feng serves." With the referee's announcement, the platinum combination's battle to prove their reputation finally began.