The Prince of Tennis, Talent Replication

"Our team's Kirihara, thanks to you in the rookie tournament, we'll settle this score at the Kanto Tournament."

Genichiro Sanada's voice carried an inherent air of authority. He didn't directly address Natsume Tsukiya's words, but instead went straight to the rookie tournament. After saying this, Genichiro Sanada paused for a few seconds before speaking again:

"Hopefully Hyotei can pull through and not lose to Fudomine again!"

Having said that, he didn't linger at all, but strode away with an aura that made even the gods avoid him.

They didn't take Natsume Tsukiya, or even the entire Hyotei, seriously at all.

Natsume Tsuki watched Sanada Genichiro walk away and smiled. That's just how this anime is; everyone in it has their own unique pride.

A sentence popped into my head: "The best and most direct way to make someone look up to you is to trample them underfoot."

These guys won't truly respect themselves unless they're thoroughly defeated on the field, and they won't genuinely believe any rumors circulating about them.

Those legends might at most get them to glance at you and make an impression, but the only way to gain so-called respect is through battle.

Is Rikkai University big?

Natsume Tsukiya smiled and strolled leisurely toward the competition venue.

"The second round of the Kanto Tournament, the quarterfinals, is about to begin. Please prepare in your designated areas..."

A clear announcement came over the loudspeaker that all schools had arrived at their designated areas and were in position.

The three venues of Rikkai University, Seigaku University, and Hyotei University had the most people, while the Rokkaku Junior High School venue had very few people.

Seigaku faced off against Josei Shonan, a team from Kanagawa Prefecture. Their cheerleading squad was also impressive, having chartered buses to get there.

but,

The convoy chartered by this cheerleading team is nowhere near as impressive as Hyotei's.

Teams with a long-standing feud with Hyotei tend to linger around the arena where Hyotei and Fudomine play their matches.

St. Rudolph Academy, Yamabuki Junior High School, and Ochi Minamikawa, who lost in the regional preliminaries, are all paying close attention to Hyotei's upcoming matches.

There is no other reason to investigate, because they were defeated by Hyotei.

"Kamio, are you sure you're all okay?"

Kamio Akira, Fudomine's third singles player against Hyotei, is in a very crucial position. Tachibana An glanced worriedly at the Hyotei team, her questioning tone filled with deep concern.

"Xiao Xing, you should trust me."

Kamio Akira's thin body trembled with excitement. There was no doubt that he liked Tachibana An, and Tachibana An's worries made him sad rather than happy.

He has always been confident in his speed on the court, especially after the special training he received for Atobe Keigo. He became stronger, faster, and more confident. Tachibana An's words were undoubtedly questioning his rhythm, which was bound to excite the straightforward Tachibana An.

"The third singles spot should have been mine. Even if I couldn't be the third singles player, Captain Tachibana should have been in charge. To be honest, I'm not very confident in Kamio's speed. If..."

Shinji Ibu started nagging again.

Ju Juping said confidently:

"Xiao An, we should all trust Kamio, trust his speed, and believe that he can lead Fudomine forward."

"But, brother?" Tachibana An was still a little worried.

"No buts."

Ju Juping Lingran said:

"Kamio, he knows what he should do."

"Captain Orange, don't worry, I'll definitely show those guys what my true strength is."

Having acquired supersonic missiles, he was naturally able to utter such confident words at this moment.

"Kamio is very fast," Masaya Sakurai said with a smile.

Ishida Tetsu: "No problem, no problem. We, Fudomine, are going to compete in the National Tournament. We definitely won't lose to Hyotei."

...

"The people from Fudomine seem very excited."

Inoue Mamoru, standing to the side, glanced sideways and then looked towards Hyotei, a hint of worry in his eyes.

"However, when it comes to speed, Natsume Tsukiya of Hyotei seems to be no less than Kamio, who dominates the court with speed... It's best if the two of them don't meet."

"Inoue-senpai."

Shizusa arrived, panting.

"Ah Zhi, how's the situation over there? You need to go and take lots of pictures, okay?"

"Okay, Inoue-senpai."

Ever since returning from Hyotei, Shiba Saori has felt very lost.

"The next match will be Hyotei Academy vs. Fudomine Doubles 2. Please enter the arena."

As the verdict was announced over the radio, things started to get lively at Hyotei Stadium.

Natsume Tsukiya was holding a list in his hand.

All eyes were fixed on the captain of Hyotei. At this moment, the members of Hyotei still did not know the order of appearance or who would appear.

"Hey, guess who's going to play doubles 2?"

"This is Hyotei's revenge match, everyone must be eager to participate, right?"

"The opponent is very strong, isn't they? How should we plan to win this time?"

"I don't know how the minister will arrange things, but in any case, Hyotei will not give up this opportunity easily."

.......

Amid the discussions, some people had done in-depth research on Fudomine and knew that its strength was not weak, hence their concerns. However, these concerns were all drowned out by Hyotei's excitement.

"Hyotei".

Natsume Tsukiya's expression carried an air of invincible confidence as he pinched the paper between two fingers, causing the regulars to anxiously await his arrival.

He paused for a moment before announcing:

"Double Team #2, Atobe Keigo, Mido Ryo!"

"What?"

"Atobe?"

"Double?"

"Did I hear that right?"

"Hey, can Atobe play doubles?"

"Atobe's personality isn't really suited for doubles."

"Would Atobe agree to this arrangement?"

.....

It's hard to believe this situation is like this. Regarding the fact that Atobe Keigo was assigned to doubles, people are more worried about Atobe Keigo than about the match itself.

Obviously,

As the once supreme emperor of Hyotei, Atobe Keigo has always only played singles. When has he ever played doubles?

Natsume Tsukiya's move was truly unexpected by everyone.

Mukahi Gakuto, Ootori Chotaro, Oshitari Yuushi, and others all turned their gazes to the usually composed Atobe Keigo, noticing the slight look of surprise on his face, and their worries were understandable.

"Hyotei Academy's doubles team 2, please enter the court as soon as possible..."

The announcement came over the loudspeaker, urging them on.

"snort!"

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Atobe Keigo reached out and grabbed the racket next to him.

"Hey, Atobe, are you really okay?" Yuushi Oshitari's face showed a hint of worry.

Atobe Keigo ignored him and instead turned his attention to Mido Ryo, saying, "Mido, don't you dare block my way!"

Ryo Mido was taken aback, and Atobe turned his head away, which had only slightly turned.

After a slight hesitation, Ryo Mido immediately picked up his racket and followed, glancing back at Tsukiya Natsume.

Natsume Tsukiya said without looking up:

"Defeat is the beginning of victory; your crushing defeat will be repaid with victory!!"

Ryo Mido frowned. The crushing defeat was the beginning of victory. That's right, the last crushing defeat had to be repaid with this great victory.

Upon hearing your words, he felt a jolt of energy, his body brimming with power, as he strode across the iron gate of the tennis court.

"It's Atobe!"

The moment Atobe Keigo stepped onto the court, the entire stadium was stunned.

"I never expected that Keigo Atobe from Hyotei would be playing as the second doubles player."

The students from St. Rudolph Academy surrounded the net, and their captain, Akazawa Yoshiro, looked on incredulously.

"Hmm~"

Guan Yuechu twisted his hair with a sinister look, his eyes revealing a knowing and all-knowing expression, and said with a wicked smile:

"I never thought Hyotei's Atobe would end up like this!"

"Does this mean that Atobe of Hyotei really lost to Natsume Tsukiya?"

Rumors are just rumors. The news of Hyotei Atobe losing to Natsume Tsukiya had already reached St. Rudolf Academy. St. Rudolf suffered a crushing defeat to Hyotei. Apart from the tennis team, the students at the school were also paying close attention to Hyotei, but no one had ever seen the so-called battle for the captain.

now,

The fact that Atobe was assigned to doubles only further confirms this point, and one can only imagine the shock Akazawa Yoshiro felt.

"..."

Fuji Yuta stared blankly at the scene, his resentment gradually fading, as if that person was far away from him.

Hatred is strongest when the strength is equal. If the opponent is a dragon and you are a lizard, then you can't even form a hatred.

"It's Atobe."

Inoue Mamoru was also quite surprised and said:

"I really didn't expect Hyotei to send Atobe to be the number two doubles player in the first match."

As I put down the camera, my brows furrowed involuntarily.

On the other hand, the shock on Fudomine's side was even greater than that of the others.

Akira Kamio said in surprise:

"Hyotei's... Atobe, how could he show up in doubles match two? I'm still waiting to defeat him."

"That Atobe, it's really surprising that he'd willingly team up with someone else," Ishida Tetsu commented.

"It's actually... Uchimura and Mori Tatsumi, can they handle it?" Tachibana An was extremely worried.

"Hyotei's...Atobe?"

Tachibana Kippei was also deeply shocked. Although this scene did not occur in the final game, its significance was just as heavy as that in the Tokyo Grand Prix.

Kippei Tachibana took advantage of Hyotei's underestimation of their opponents during the Tokyo Grand Prix and came out to end the match.

now,

Meeting again,

Although Keigo Atobe is no longer the captain of Hyotei,

His appearance in the first match was equally important.

The first match between Fudomine and Hyotei is a revenge match, and winning it is of great significance.

this point,

Ju Juping knew it all too well.

only,

He never expected that Atobe Keigo would appear in the first match.

The victory in the first match was thanks to Keigo Atobe's blessing.

If Hyotei wins the match, it will greatly boost the confidence of the other team members.

Tachibana Kippei glanced around. The Fudomine team members had clearly been influenced by the Hyotei general, taking the initiative. The current commander of Hyotei was indeed extraordinary.

Kyosuke Uchimura and Tatsutoku Mori stood on the court, hearing the faint gasps of surprise around them. As they watched Keigo Atobe approach, their gradually diminishing momentum could no longer be contained.

How could this be? The two looked at each other in bewilderment.

As Mido Ryo approached, he carefully observed Atobe Keigo's expression and found that he showed no dissatisfaction. Instead, he was quietly exuding excitement, which Mido Ryo couldn't understand.

"Atobe is actually laughing."

In the stands, Gakuto Mukahi was even more bewildered.

"He's probably just happy," the new wife, Baoguan, chimed in with a smile.

"Happy?"

This answer surprised Mukahi Gakuto.

Shinzō Bokan unfolded the lineup, pointed with her fair fingers to doubles 2, doubles 1, and singles 3, and explained:

"The senior will definitely let Mukahi and Kabaji, who are in doubles team one, play. The senior will play himself in singles team three. If Atobe wants to play, he can only play in doubles team two, otherwise he won't get to play. So, he should be happy to be able to play."

The entire Hyotei team crowded around, and sure enough, their analysis was quite reasonable.

"So, the minister plans to finish the game in three matches?" asked Chotaro Ootori.

Natsume Tsuki remained silent, only smiling. His lips, on behalf of the beautiful young girl, Niizuma Takara, answered:

"This is the best option. If we ask all the seniors to fight against Fudomine, it would make it seem like our Hyotei team is just as strong as them and we can't avenge our shutout. If we don't arrange it this way, Atobe and Mido won't be satisfied, so they will naturally have to step up. This is the best arrangement."

A surge of jealousy welled up in the hearts of those around them, and they all thought to themselves:

"How can Natsume make his new wife so devoted to him? It's infuriating!"

Shinzuma Takara was known for her beauty and talent, and was the kind of intelligent girl many men liked. Yet, she became a domestic goddess and stayed with Natsume Tsukiya, which made people jealous.

After much thought and reflection, I find myself admiring Natsume Tsukiya. Hyotei can afford to lose, but they absolutely cannot lose to Fudomine.

Not even one game.

That's why Natsume Tsukiya's arrangements were so perfect.

The former minister, now an old minister, still exudes regal bearing, making this opening perfectly fitting. The new minister takes over from the old minister, bringing the past to a close and concluding this competition.

The regulars of Hyotei are almost all academic geniuses. After a little thought, the significance of this is self-evident. My admiration for Natsume Tsukiya is truly as boundless as a surging river.

Choose sides.

Kyosuke Uchimura and his companion stood in front of the net and spoke.

"Whichever side I choose, I'll win."

Atobe Keigo's meaning was quite clear: he was telling the two people opposite him to choose whatever they wanted.

The two were not entirely convinced, but they remained silent and continued to spin their rackets.

"Hyotei, Atobe serves!"

Based on the sides chosen, the referee delivered a loud ruling.

"Tap tap tap!"

Keigo Atobe held the tennis ball and bounced it back and forth.

"It's time to settle scores with Fudomine over the battles from the tournament."

Atobe Keigo thought for a moment, then threw the ball high into the air, shouting at the same time:

"Just open your eyes wide and watch my performance!"

"Bang!"

The racket suddenly accelerated, leaving afterimages. Atobe Keigo's eyes flashed with excitement. A short, explosive sound spread outwards, a streak of light flashed, followed by another loud bang:

"Snapped!"

"Tap tap tap!"

A low gasp rippled through the crowd.

The referee immediately declared:

"Fifteen Love!"

Kyosuke Uchimura and Tatsunori Mori were instantly dumbfounded.

"That ball just now?" Mori Tatsutoku looked at Uchimura Kyosuke.

Kyosuke Uchimura: "That was too fast. Is this the true strength of Atobe from Hyotei?"

Atobe Keigo snorted softly:

"What are you talking about? This is just an appetizer!"