The Prince of Tennis, Talent Replication

Inoue Mamoru lowered his head and pondered for a moment. It wasn't that he wasn't anxious, but he felt very surprised. Who didn't know that Atobe Keigo had returned from England?

It was featured in a special report back then.

In the past two years, under his leadership, the Hyotei team has achieved great success in the Kanto region, and Atobe Keigo himself has appeared on the cover of magazines many times.

The term used was also something like "Hyotei Minister".

right now,

Just then,

The Hyotei regular player in front of me, Mukahi, actually said that Hyotei changed its captain and suspended Atobe Keigo.

This is like Kippei Fudomine creating a black army from scratch, which is truly awe-inspiring.

Inoue Mamoru looked up expectantly at Mukahi Gakuto.

"Atobe lost to Natsume," Mukahi Gakuto said.

"Natsume?"

Inoue Mamoru couldn't immediately recall anyone like that on Hyotei's regular selection team, but he immediately realized the problem and asked:

"So, your department head is this person, Natsume-kun?"

"Mr. Inoue has met Natsume Tsuki, a second-year student at Hyotei Academy, who is also our Hyotei's new captain."

Mukahi Gakuto replied, holding up two fingers.

"Second year?" Inoue Mamoru suddenly remembered that face as bright as midsummer and exclaimed in surprise, "Natsume Tsukiya-kun?"

Previously, in front of everyone, he predicted that Seigaku would win the Metropolitan Tournament championship, and even said that Hyotei would defeat the resurrected team...

Although the main tournament is not over yet, Hyotei has already stood on the field of the loser's bracket revival match as he said.

Who exactly is this person? I hadn't paid much attention to him before, but now he has replaced Atobe Keigo as the captain of Hyotei.

"Mr. Inoue, I have to go now. Goodbye. Our minister is very strict."

Mukahi Gakuto waved and walked away in the opposite direction.

"This is troublesome."

Inoue Mori stared blankly in the direction where Mukahi Gakuto had left.

"What exactly happened these past few days that led to the new captain's victory over Atobe Keigo? Such a drastic change has occurred at Hyotei...."

Just then, Shiba Saori walked by.

Inoue Mamoru pondered for a moment and said:

"Ah Zhi, you're in charge of reporting on the losers' bracket revival match."

"Huh, Inoue-senpai, has the plan changed?"

Saori Shiba held the camera in both hands and asked a question.

"Hmm~"

Inoue Mamoru, his breathing heavy, said:

"You need to pay close attention to Hyotei's matches, understand?"

"Ah, Hyotei?"

Shiba Saori's stress reaction caused Natsume Tsukiya's face to suddenly flash into her mind. She paused for a moment, then quickly said:

"Inoue-senpai, could we not go?"

Inoue Mamoru could only say:

"Alright, go and interview Seigaku."

"Thank you, senior." Shiba Saori bowed hurriedly.

Today's competition features a total of eight teams: Seigaku, Fudomine, Yamabuki, and Ginka, all vying for the championship.

The remaining four teams will compete for one spot in the Kanto Tournament.

The teams are divided into groups A and B. One player from each of the two groups will be eliminated to compete for the championship and runner-up titles. The eliminated players will compete for third place.

When Mamoru Inoue arrived at the losers' bracket revival match venue with the roster in hand, the match seemed to have already ended:

Thank you for your guidance!

The entire Hyotei team and the entire Hojo team are bowing to each other on the field.

Inoue Mamoru looked at the green scoreboard on the sidelines and saw that all the scores were 6-0. Hyotei had won the first game decisively and advanced to the final of the losers' bracket revival match.

And indeed, Atobe Keigo's name was not on that list.

The two hundred members of Hyotei were overjoyed, but they still couldn't find Atobe Keigo.

Inoue Mamoru did not go to Hyotei first, but instead watched St. Rudolph's game.

In a post-match interview, Guan Yuechu said:

"Congratulations on advancing to the finals, Mizuki."

Guan Yuechu shrugged:

"We at St. Rudolph are determined to advance to the final."

"What are Mizuki's thoughts on this match?"

"Our opponents were supposedly on a winning streak, but we actually had a very easy time playing against them."

Guan Yuechu glanced at the Underworld Platform in the distance, who was concentrating on reviewing the events, and said with delight.

Inoue Mamoru withdrew his gaze and asked again:

"Your next opponent is Hyotei. What are your thoughts on that?"

"Although."

Guan Yue's eyes gleamed, and she reached out a finger to tuck her bangs behind her ear, saying:

"Hyotei used to be a powerhouse team, but that's all in the past. This year they still fell into the loser's bracket revival tournament. This proves that nothing is invincible. Even if it's the recognized strong opponent Hyotei, we, St. Rudolf, will still take this last spot in the Kanto Tournament."

Despite speaking with great confidence, Guan Yuechu's face remained solemn.

"Well..."

Inoue Mamoru was silent for a moment, then asked:

"So, is it a good thing for St. Rudolph that Hyotei's Atobe isn't playing?"

"Atobe, you'll regret underestimating Saint Rudolph."

Kannazuki felt a mix of resentment and relief. Atobe Keigo's refusal to participate clearly showed his disdain for Saint Rudolf, but this also gave Saint Rudolf an opportunity...

"But is it really okay for Fuji Yuta of St. Rudolph to take on the third singles spot?"

Inoue Mamoru looked at the list in his hand. Fuji Yuta had lost to Echizen Ryoma in the singles third position during the tournament, and now he was again choosing to play as the third singles player, this time against Hyotei's captain...

"We're both second-year students, and I'm confident that our killer Yuta will be able to defeat his opponent—Natsume Tsukiya."

When Kanzuki talked about the other party's second-year student, Natsume Tsukiya, a happy smile appeared on his face, as if he was determined to win.

"....."

Inoue Mamoru wanted to tell him that the other party was the current captain of Hyotei, but he didn't say it. This news was just hearsay, and its authenticity had not yet been verified. It was not appropriate to say it at this time.

After exchanging a few pleasantries with Kanzuki and learning that they were determined to secure the fifth spot, Inoue Mamoru went to Hyotei's side.

Ask Shintaro of Hyotei about the situation of the Hyotei captain.

Shintaro replied coldly:

"He is the strongest captain in the history of our Hyotei Academy."

"Coach Shintaro, has this been officially announced that Natsume has become the new captain of Hyotei?"

Inoue Mamoru was greatly surprised by Jin Taro's firm and generous praise.

"This position was earned through merit, not appointed by me," Shintaro said solemnly.

Inoue Mamoru was taken aback, and then he remembered the Hyotei's declaration that strength was king. It was said that Hyotei's two hundred members would hold an intra-school ranking competition every once in a while, and the winners would enter the junior team and the official team.

As for those who were defeated or lost in official matches, they would be removed from the school team. In this light, this Natsume Tsukiya is truly not to be underestimated.

Having defeated Atobe Keigo, he now learns from Shintaro that Atobe is the new department head.

It seems that Hyotei is stronger than ever this year.

It's a pity that I've been so focused on Seigaku these past few days that I haven't been able to witness their match against Atobe Keigo. Today, I'll definitely have to watch their match against St. Rudolph.

As the new captain of Hyotei, what amazing performance will he deliver when facing a left-handed killer?