The Prince of Tennis, Talent Replication

"Natsume Tsukiya!"

"Keigo Atobe".

"Yuushi Oshitari!"

"Hikari Yueren."

"Ryo Mitsuhiro."

"Ootori Chotaro".

"Takahiro Kabaji".

"Jirou Akutagawa."

"Hijiruo."

......

The Hyotei Army, consisting of nine members and a cheerleading squad, set off in a grand procession towards the Kanto Tournament venue.

All the schools arrived early.

The two reporters were also exceptionally attentive, walking around the court, stopping and taking photos everywhere, with a focus on Seigaku. After all, since their idol's son was at Seigaku, Inoue Mamoru naturally had a psychological bias towards them.

but,

The team that was most predictable in today's match was Hyotei.

The other schools all had a strong-weak pairing, except for Hyotei and Yamabuki, which were two strong contenders.

"..."

Inoue Mamoru glanced down at his watch and looked towards the entrance.

"Inoue-senpai?" Shiba Saori also looked in that direction.

"Miss Zhi, what are you looking at?"

Ryuki Sakuno asked shyly, holding her hands in her hands.

"Sakuno, of course we're looking at our young master Ryoma, right, Miss Shiba?"

Tomoka Kosaka raised a finger, closed her eyes, and interjected with a smug look.

It turns out that Ryoma Echizen has not yet arrived at the scene.

"Uh... this?"

Shiba Saori was momentarily speechless, unsure how to respond to this pre-arranged answer. Frankly, she secretly hoped for Hyotei more...

After all, Natsume Tsukiya's stats are pretty good.

Compared to Ryoma Echizen, Natsume Tsuki is more like a true dark horse.

This kind of person.

It naturally makes a high impression and attracts a lot of attention.

Unfortunately,

That wretched guy hasn't even made a name for himself in the tournament yet...

"Echizen, huh?"

The Seigaku regulars, including Fuji Syusuke and Kikumaru Eiji, walked over. Fuji Syusuke smiled and said to the distance:

"They've arrived."

"Where?"

The free-spirited Tomoka Kosaka craned her neck to look around.

Ryuki Sakuno, on the other hand, hesitated to make a move, displaying great caution.

"I'm buying a drink from that vending machine over there."

Kikumaru Eiji chuckled and pointed towards the vending machine behind the big tree in the distance.

"It's practically a sure thing for Seigaku to advance to the next round this time."

Inoue Mamoru interjected.

"This time, we were lucky." Fuji Syusuke nodded.

"Look, it's...it's Akutsu."

Satoshi Horio exclaimed in surprise, pointing into the distance with a look of fear on his face.

Akutsu!

This name leaves a very deep impression.

The tournament had only just ended, and no one could forget his match with Ryoma Echizen. Upon hearing the name Akutsu, everyone instinctively looked up.

The man was extremely tall and strong, with one hand in his pocket. He wore a white suit and his hair was styled backwards. He looked very charming, but also exuded a terrifying aura that kept strangers at bay, causing everyone to avoid him.

Only one small figure with a green headband tied around his neck followed behind, constantly calling out:

"Akuzu-senpai!"

"Taichi, you're so annoying, don't you hear me?" Akutsu's eyes widened instantly.

The team's first-year manager, Tan Taichi, remained completely unfazed, his eyes filled with admiration. He clasped his hands tightly and looked up at the player, saying:

"But, Akutsu-senpai, why did you quit the team?"

"It's so noisy," Akutsu shouted.

......

"I heard Akutsu left the team. I wonder what he's doing here?" Fuji Syusuke asked.

"Maybe they're here to watch Yamabuki's match?" Kikumaru Eiji guessed.

Ryuki Sakuno: "So that means we don't have to fight him anymore, is that right, Kikumaru-senpai?"

Ryuki Sakuno was actually worried about Echizen Ryoma, so she asked him in a hurry.

However, Shiba Saori saw through her thoughts:

"In that case, he can't attack Echizen, right?"

Upon hearing this, Ryuki Sakuno's face flushed red instantly, and she stammered, unsure how to defend herself.

"But who will win this year, Yamabuki or Hyotei?" Takashi Kawamura asked blankly.

Kikumaru Eiji pondered for a moment and then spoke:

"I'd still go with Hyotei, but Yamabuki's doubles team is really strong."

Fuji Syusuke, however, put away his smile.

"Oh, it's Rikkai University."

Someone muttered something.

As everyone looked toward the entrance, they saw Rikkai University's team members, dressed in red uniforms, walking in unison, attracting passersby to stop and watch.

Faint gasps of surprise rose and fell.

The name Rikkai University is enough to trigger a strong reaction in any competitive young person.

Rikkai University has gradually become a common enemy in the hearts of all schools, and defeating Rikkai University has become a goal.

"Those guys from Rikkai University really have an ego."

"Exactly, I heard that no one showed up for the lottery."

"However, Rikkai is so strong, who can defeat them?"

"Nobody's here, is he? He looks really strong."

"This is the Kanto Tournament, where strong teams gather. I've really learned something new."

......

Rikkai University certainly exudes a kingly aura. They walk around without looking at others, as if no one else in the world is Rikkai University, and everyone else is just a backdrop on their road to victory.

Even the Seigaku camp has voiced its strong opinion.

Before Rikkai University's group had even reached the end, a group dressed in plain white appeared behind them.

"It's Hyotei! Look, it's Hyotei!"

Someone gasped in surprise.

For some reason, the pace of Rikkai's campaign also slowed down.

Yukimura Seiichi: "The Hyotei captain is the one who said he would stop Rikkai from winning three consecutive championships, right?"

"Yukimura, it's best not to listen to such things. Our Rikkai University has won three consecutive championships without any weaknesses. No matter who comes, it won't make a difference."

Genichiro Sanada said.

in the team,

Natsume Tsukiya walked at the front, with Hiyoshi Waka on his left and Atobe Keigo on his right. To Atobe Keigo's right was Kabaji Takahiro, carrying Atobe Keigo's backpack. Hiyoshi Wakaya also carried Natsume Tsukiya's backpack.

He looked up and saw a person in front of him wearing a headband and draping clothes over their shoulders, turning a gentle yet slightly dignified face.

Puzzled, why isn't Yukimura Seiichi hospitalized yet?

According to the plot, Yukimura Seiichi should have been hospitalized in the original work, as he was not seen at the Kanto Tournament.

Did he go to the hospital after the first game?

Strange.

However, it doesn't matter.

Perhaps he left the team after the first match, just like Tezuka Kunimitsu.

There were many familiar faces around.

Ryoma Echizen was sipping his drink with an air of aloofness when he caught sight of Tsukiya Natsume. He froze for a moment, his knuckles tightening slightly, causing the can to rattle.

quickly,

Ryoma Echizen smiled again. This is more interesting, Hyotei!

"Damn it, it's that guy."

St. Rudolph Academy missed out on the Kanto Tournament, but they were very interested in the competition and arrived at the venue early.

They were gathered together discussing the match when they saw the Hyotei team approaching. Kanatsuki, punching a large tree, angrily exclaimed:

"If it weren't for that guy, it would be St. Rudolf standing here today."

"Hey Mizuki, you're still dreaming," a teammate complained.

Akazawa Yoshiro also spoke up:

"It's just that we're not as skilled as them."

"Too."

Kanzuki glanced at the location of Seigaku in the distance, then suddenly revealed a wicked smile and said:

"That guy's really smug right now, but unfortunately he's messed with some tough people. This is going to be interesting."

"A difficult person to deal with?" Fuji Yuta pouted, taken aback.

Guan Yuechu did not answer, but slowly moved towards the direction of Seigaku.

"..."

Qingxue Office.

"Wow, is that Hyotei's team?" Kikumaru Eiji covered his brow with his hand, gazing into the distance and exclaiming in amazement.

"There are so many people."

"Um, is Natsume Tsukiya next to Atobe?" Fuji Syusuke asked with a cold face.

"Yes, he is the one who defeated Fuji Yuuta in just fourteen minutes—Natsume Tsukiya!"

Suddenly, Kanzuki spoke up from behind Fuji Syusuke.

"Hey, you are, you are not Saint Rudolf, Mizuki?" Kawamura Takashi turned his head to identify him.

"Fourteen minutes, Fuji Yuuta..."

Satoshi Horio muttered to himself, then exclaimed in surprise:

"Isn't that Fuji-senpai's younger brother?"

Everyone looked at Fuji Syusuke in surprise.

Fuji Syusuke responded with a warm smile.

Inui Sadaharu glanced at Fuji Syusuke from a short distance away, silently writing something.

"Fourteen minutes, isn't that amazing?"

Katsuro Kato exclaimed in surprise.

"He's a national-level player, his skill level is no less than that of your Seigaku Tezuka."

Inoue Mori looked at that bright smiling face and said seriously:

"If what he said is true, we will eventually run into Seigaku if we continue down this path."

Fuji Syusuke:

"There's no need to worry about that. If they want to fight against Seigaku, they have to get past Rikkai University first."

"Oh, Rikkai University!"

Kikumaru Eiji said:

"Hyotei can't beat Rikkai, they've fought Rikkai many times and lost every time."

These words,

It reached everyone's ears.

Many people nodded in agreement.

Only Inoue Mamoru remained silent; he was now unsure whether Natsume Tsukiya of Hyotei was exaggerating or not.

Mainly,

He was also somewhat looking forward to such boastful words.

It's one thing to dare to boast, but it's another to not dare to say it.

If someone dares to say something and then actually does it, that would be very interesting.

As a journalist, how could I not have expectations for this situation?

but,

What will happen?

We'll know after the first game.

Just as Natsume Tsukiya said, the first match was the beginning of Hyotei ending Rikkai's three-peat and moving towards the national championships.

"Fuji, Yuuta lost really badly that day."

Guan Yuechu, who always called himself a schemer, said in a slightly provocative tone:

"We didn't get a single point throughout the entire process."

Having fought Fuji Syusuke before, Mizuki knew Fuji Syusuke's terror and weaknesses. Based on his resentment towards Natsume Tsukiya, he naturally wanted to make good use of these resources.

"Yeah?"

It's one thing for Fuji Syusuke to want revenge on Fuji Yuuta, but it's another thing for Mizuki Hajime. He wouldn't let Mizuki Hajime let this matter affect his emotions again.

Just like drinking Inui Sadaharu's vegetable juice, Fuji Syusuke was quite cunning.

Faced with Guan Yuechu's provocation, he turned his head and answered with a smile, completely thwarting her schemes and leaving her with only a bewildered face and twitching muscles.

"What are you doing?"

A stern and authoritative voice came from behind, and without turning around, one knew it was the cold-blooded Tezuka Kunimitsu.

Everyone turned around, and Oishi Shuichiro, Momoshiro Takeshi, Ryuzaki Sumire, and others walked over.

Momoshiro Takeshi laughed heartily, holding a large flag horizontally in his hand, but when he looked up, he saw the face that infuriated him.

"What...? That guy, how come he's from Hyotei...?"

He glared at Natsume Tsukiya through gritted teeth.

"Senior Tao, do you know that person?" Tomoka Kosaka asked innocently and curiously.

Momoshiro Takeshi immediately thought of the street tennis court incident.

"The ultimate master among the best..."

Momoshiro Takeshi still remembered how that guy had touted himself.

To my surprise, he was a member of Hyotei...

"He's the captain of Hyotei, his name is Natsume Tsukiya."

Shuichiro Oishi smiled calmly.

"Hyotei, the captain?"

The combination of these two words drew everyone's attention, with some looking at Keigo Atobe and others at Tsukiya Natsume.

It just doesn't seem realistic.

"That guy... he's actually the minister!"

Satoshi Horio suddenly remembered that guy from the Metropolitan Tournament had asked Ryuki Sakuno out on a date. He was really bold. He never expected that the guy was the captain of Hyotei.

Satoshi Horio glanced at Sakuno Ryuki.

Ryuki Sakuno looked up and remembered what happened that day, feeling incredibly embarrassed.

"Oishi-senpai, what are you talking about?" Momoshiro Takeshi took a step forward and asked urgently, "What club president?"

"Oishi is right. His name is Natsume Tsukiya. He is a second-year substitute at Hyotei. Because Hyotei was relegated to the losers' bracket by Fudomine in the metropolitan tournament, Natsume Tsukiya defeated Atobe Keigo in the school ranking tournament, so he became the current captain of Hyotei."

Inui Sadaharu stepped forward and calmly stated his position.

"Hey, A-Qian, do you want to hear what you're saying?"

Kikumaru Eiji exclaimed in surprise:

"That's Atobe, Atobe who's at the national level."

"Mr. Inoue should know this better," Inui Sadaharu said, looking at Inoue Mamoru.

"Is that so, Mr. Inoue?" The Seigaku students were all eagerly anticipating.

Inoue Mamoru said solemnly:

"That's right, that's why I say he has the same top-tier skills as Tezuka."

"Indeed, that guy's strength is terrifying." Momoshiro Takeshi nodded in agreement.

"Amo-senpai, you know?" Horio Satoshi asked in surprise.

"..." Momoshiro Takeshi hesitated whether to tell about the streetball game, but the game wasn't over yet. How could he say it? If he said he lost badly, the game wasn't over; if he said he didn't lose, he didn't score a single point.

Inoue Morichi:

"That's why he was able to defeat Fuji Yuta of St. Rudolf Academy 6-0 in 15 minutes in the loser's bracket revival match."

Fuji Syusuke had watched the recording of that match many times.

indeed,

He also harbored hostility towards Natsume Tsuki, but it is undeniable that he displayed extraordinary strength in the videotape.

but,

As a genius of Seigaku, he never reveals his true strength and is never afraid, even when facing Tezuka.

"It seems to be true," Horio Satoshi said dejectedly.

Kikumaru Eiji:

"So, Hyotei has a remarkable newcomer joining them, and he's even the captain, right?"

"..."

The Seigaku members remained silent, sensing that this year's competition would be exciting, but the pressure would be immense.