The Prince of Tennis, Talent Replication

"Birch Field, destroy it!"

Atobe Keigo frowned suddenly and then gave the order.

"yes!"

The response was so wooden, yet so honest and sincere.

Kabaji Takahiro's strength also surged, and he raised his hand and leaped, sending the ball flying towards the opponent.

Niou Masaharu tightened his grip on the racket, his heart pounding with anxiety.

-

Everyone should learn to discover their own talents.

Niou Masaharu knew all too well that he was no exception.

Rikkai University is full of top talents; how can one gain a foothold among them?

Niou Masaharu had his own thoughts; rather than competing in other areas, he decided to rely on his specialty—deception.

After all,

Playing ball is also a form of deception. Footwork, movements, breathing, and eye contact can all be potential or deliberate forms of deception!

So how can you perfectly match this skill with yourself?

He discovered the so-called secret technique.

That's right,

That's the ultimate move.

A so-called "ultimate move" is a fighting style that transcends the norm due to a person's unique characteristics.

With deliberate practice, even if you can't achieve 100%, you can certainly achieve 80% or 90% in a short period of time.

If one can achieve 80% or 90% through hard work, that is where Niou's talent lies.

Rikkai University's strength is undeniable, and Sanada Yukimura is a god-like figure.

The only person who could pose a threat to the two of them is probably the captain of Seigaku—Tezuka Kunimitsu!

Niou Masaharu noticed this person early on and used a special spin technique on the ball to make all of the opponent's return shots return to him.

Niou Masaharu practiced quite a bit.

To be honest,

This approach is still immature.

To achieve 70-80% effectiveness, it would probably require another month or two of intensive practice.

but,

There's nothing we can do about it.

I originally intended to save it for the national tournament, or when I had the chance to compete against Sanada Yukimura.

But now,

Even though the level is only fifty or sixty, we still have to put it out there and give it a shot.

When that ball came, Niou Masaharu was fully prepared and used all his strength.

"Bang!"

All that could be heard was the clicking sound of the network cable rubbing together.

"Received!"

Niou Masaharu's heart pounded violently.

His breathing was also a bit uneven.

However, he is, after all, a regular player for Rikkai University.

If you try your best and still can't catch it, wouldn't that be incredibly embarrassing?

"Bang!"

A ball is swung.

"Bang!"

Before the ball could fall, Keigo Atobe sprinted forward and excitedly swung his racket to return the ball violently.

A white aura slowly rose from beneath Niou Masaharu's feet.

Yagyu Hiroshi naturally couldn't let the ball fly away, but in the end, he was powerless to stop it. His arms were too weak and his legs were too shaky. He had only run halfway when he was already too late to catch up.

The airflow swirls up.

Niou Masaharu's expression was blank.

Yagyu Hiroshi looked surprised.

"Look, they're back!"

"That Niou really can do it."

"They're incredibly talented."

"..."

The crowd was suddenly stunned.

He watched helplessly as the ball flew away, slowly spinning and spinning, until it returned to Niou Masaharu's side.

"I never expected that guy to be so terrifyingly strong."

Guan Yue frowned and said:

"He learned it instantly after just one battle with the Ice Emperor Titan."

"....."

Many people were stunned.

Niou Masaharu,

Although this is not the case,

But he was prepared.

However, his move revealed his true colors to everyone.

He truly deserves to be called a con artist.

Making people think he can do it at a glance is the biggest deception.

Even Atobe Keigo was taken aback.

A thought suddenly popped into my head, and the racket in my hand unconsciously dropped.

Kabaji...which one is more powerful?

Real and fake Birchwood.....

Atobe Keigo turned his head and glanced at Kabaji Takahiro in the backstage area, then heard a loud bang.

His eyes had already spotted the ball, but he didn't catch it.

Instead, he tilted his head, and the ball flew directly towards the baseline as he leaped out.

Sensing the change in the atmosphere around him, Atobe Keigo smiled.

He didn't turn around, he just stood in front of him.

Kabaji Takahiro managed to pull the ball back from where it had been launched.

Excitement gradually filled the eyes of the crowd.

The battle between Tezuka Ward and Futakachi was, to be honest, quite interesting.

"Go, Kabaji!"

"Should we cheer for Kabaji or Niou?"

"Fool, it's naturally Niou."

"Go Niou!!"

......

Yagyu Hiroshi was silently recovering his strength.

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

.....

Two Kabaji Takahiro,

Everyone knows whether it's true or false.

But it's impossible to tell which one is more powerful.

Anyway,

This was a closely contested match.

No one can do anything about the other.

The more people watched from the sidelines, the more excited they became.

however,

What is the actual situation?

On Niou Masaharu's side,

The veins on the back of the hand became more and more prominent.

Kabaji Takahiro's counterattack was like a fish with immense strength constantly pulling on the fishing line, trying to break free.

Niou Masaharu gradually began to clench his teeth.

The back of my hand started to get cold.

He had a vague feeling that his force on the ball was getting weaker and weaker.

Therefore, they had to increase the force.

My arm hurts starting from my biceps.

It gradually spread to the back of my hand.

"Bang!"

After Niou Masaharu retrieved the ball, he began to use his other hand to assist in the return shot.

"Bang!"

He stared at the other man, trying to find a trace of defeat on Kabaji Takahiro's face, just like his own.

but,

No,

That guy, that big guy, was like a block of wood, all he knew was to suck the ball back and then mechanically hit it towards himself.

Niou Masaharu felt that

That guy's speed wasn't slowing down; it was getting faster and faster...

"Oh, I see."

Guan Yuechu smiled ominously.

"What's wrong, Mizuki?" Akazawa Yoshiro asked hurriedly.

"That imposter from Rikkai University is about to collapse."

"How could this be?" Akazawa Yoshiro suddenly stared at Niou Masaharu.

"Look at the speed of his return and the degree of the ball's vibration; it's clear that it has exceeded his control."

Guan Yuechu snorted:

"It seems we can't win against them using Tezuka Ward!"

"..."

Yagyu Hiroshi's brows furrowed more and more. He was right beside him and could most directly sense Niou Masaharu's condition.

To be honest,

This situation,

This exceeded Yagyu Hiroshi's prediction.

He had assumed that since Niou could use Kabaji Takahiro's techniques, the difference between them must be minimal.

But now it seems,

Niou did not use Kabaji Takahiro's techniques, but only Tezuka Ward's.

As someone who experienced it firsthand,

Yagyu knew better than anyone else, even more than Lü Shi.

The guy on the other side wasn't just using the so-called Tezuka Ward; he also possessed a kind of superhuman strength.

Only a few hundred balls are needed.

This strange strength will unknowingly deprive the opponent of the strength in their arms and legs.

Judging from Niou's condition, he has clearly reached his limit.

"Bang!"

Niou Masaharu exhaled a ball, his breathing already disordered.

Cold sweat began to appear on my forehead.

"Bang!"

Kabaji Takahiro launched a fierce counterattack.

Niou Masaharu gritted his teeth and struggled to face the challenge head-on.

Suddenly,

A figure flashed before my eyes.

Then there was a loud 'bang'.

"Out!!"

In the blink of an eye,

The referee then delivered the verdict.

"What are you doing?"

Niou Masaharu looked at the ball that Yagyu Hiroshi had swung out of bounds and asked angrily.

I felt so frustrated.

You can sense the other person's incredible strength, but you can't do the same.

This shot was interrupted by Yagyu again, and Niou felt inexplicably angry.

Unconsciously,

Without thinking, I shouted it out.

"What's wrong?"

"It seems like Rikkai University is having internal strife."

"It's hard to believe that a school like Rikkai University would have internal strife."

"I thought only people like us get so frustrated when we can't win."

"If that's the case, Hyotei seems really strong. Look at Atobe Keigo, he's doing it so easily."

......

When has Rikkai University ever been subjected to such cricket attacks?

The Rikkai University fans who came to cheer them on were both angry and concerned about what had happened.

The situation was completely different from what I had imagined.

Rikkai's glory seems to be being worn away little by little by their opponents...

"What should we do? Is Rikkai really going to lose?"

"Yeah, yeah, Hyotei is amazing."

"....."

"Shut up, everyone, and watch carefully!" Kirihara Akaya shouted angrily. "Vice-Captain Sanada hasn't even taken the field yet. Our Rikkai's three-peat is invincible!"

"Give me my honest support," Liu Lian said.

"Rikkai University..."

Cheers erupted again.

However, anyone could tell that the voice had clearly changed.

Those who cheered also had a strange feeling.

......_

"..."

Staring at Niou Masaharu, whose red eyes had faded and whose appearance had changed from Kabaji Takahiro, Yagyu Hiroshi remained silent until he calmed down before speaking:

"If we continue fighting, we'll have to forfeit!"

"..."

Niou Masaharu was suddenly startled, as if he had just woken up from a dream and was stunned.

"That guy on the other side will use these meaningless rallies to make sure you can't lift your arms anymore, ball by ball."

Yagyu Hiroshi looked over.

Niou Masaharu looked at Yagyu, "You..."

"Make some adjustments and play as usual."

Yagyu Hiroshi walked a few steps behind, standing in line with Niou Masaharu. He stopped, but didn't look at him, speaking in a cold tone:

"Rikkai will never admit defeat!"

Niou Masaharu gritted his teeth instantly.

From initial excitement to subsequent fatigue, then a desperate attack that failed, arm problems arose, and frustration set in—

Niou Masaharu exhaled a breath of stale air. When did he fall into such a nihilistic pursuit?

"Bang bang bang!"

After a few balls,

The breathtaking verdict has been delivered:

"Game: Hyotei, Score 3-0!"

"Three to zero, three to zero!"

"What's going on? Niou Yagyu is actually inferior to Marui Kuwabara?"

"Idiot, can Marui face the same people as Niou?"

.....

Three to zero.

In Inoue Mamoru's eyes, Sanada Genichiro's face was gloomy, and he could write a draft without even needing to ask about his satisfaction with the result.

And for Natsume, everything seems to be developing in the direction he envisioned.

Inoue Mamoru raised his camera.

I pointed the camera at Natsume and pressed the shutter.

Hyotei has a very high probability of winning this match.

If we win the next game....

I can't even imagine what this year will be like.

"Bang!"

The two Rikkai students, who were fighting hard on the court, suddenly became much calmer.

"Hmph, don't get too caught up in my perfect skills."

Atobe Keigo leaped into the air and slammed the ball down.

"Match over! Hyotei wins! Score 6-0!!!"

The referee's voice was deafening.

The entire room fell silent instantly.

Unbelievably quiet.

"They actually beat Rikkai 6-0!"

Akira Kamio was stunned.

"Amazing!" said Tachibana An.

Orange Orange Flat:

"Atobe of Hyotei, and that second-year student Kabaji Takahiro, are indeed extraordinary people."

"Akuzu-senpai, Hyotei actually ended the match with a score of 6-0!" Tan Taiichi's pupils trembled.

"Hmph, that's more like it." Akutsu grinned.

-

"How is it, Sanada?"

Keigo Atobe swings his racket with style, pointing at Genichiro Sanada:

"My doubles match is worth watching, isn't it?"

Genichiro Sanada: "..."

"hateful!"

Kirihara Akaya pounded on the pillar next to him:

"They actually beat us 6-0."

.....

"Are you satisfied with this match?!"

After Atobe Keigo returned to Hyotei's camp, he asked Natsume Tsukiya.

"Atobe, your performance was lacking. You still have some special techniques you haven't used yet," Natsume Tsuki said calmly.

"What? Atobe hid something else?"

"Hey, if that's the case, does that mean Rikkai is hiding something too?"

"Idiot, are you trying to make me laugh? You're hiding your skills and waiting to get thrashed 6-0, all for that non-existent three-peat?"

......

This immediately drew angry glares from Rikkai University.

The unwavering dedication to winning three consecutive national championships is etched into the DNA of every Rikkai member, and no one can question that.

"This is terrible! Rikkai has suffered two consecutive defeats!"

Momoshiro Takeshi had his ear pressed against the radio, not knowing who was broadcasting on which channel. As soon as he said this, Seigaku instantly lost their composure.

"Ah Tao, what are you saying?"

Kikumaru Eiji had finished his doubles match and looked at Momoshiro Takeshi with a puzzled expression.

"That's right. I heard that Rikkai University's doubles team lost both matches to Hyotei." Momoshiro Takeshi said with a serious expression.

"What?"

This time everyone finally heard it clearly.

"No way, Rikkai's doubles team, that's Rikkai!" Kikumaru Eiji said with disbelief, though he was actually worried about himself.

"That's right, Eiji-senpai. In the first match, Marui Bunta and Jackal Kuwabara lost to Mido Ryo and Ootori Chotaro, with a score of 6 to 2."

Takeshi Momoshiro glanced sideways at Sadaharu Inui, who was diligently taking notes, and said:

"In the second match, Atobe from Hyotei made his debut and, together with Takahiro Kabaji, defeated the Niou Masaharu-Yagyu Hiroshi duo with a score of 6-0. That's the situation now."

"Six to zero?!"

This time, the screams were very loud.

Even Ryuzaki Sumire was drawn in and turned her head to say "Oh".

Then a chattering sound rang out behind them, and Ryuzaki Sumire angrily said:

"What are you doing? Why aren't you working harder?"

"coach?"

"It's Seigaku's match now, Momo."

"sorry!"

. . . . . .

"Kanzuki, I heard Rikkai suffered a crushing defeat, is that right?"

Fuji Yuta rushed over, panting, and asked.

"Hmph, that Atobe guy really has guts, he actually beat the two Rikkai guys 6 to 0."

Kanzuki always spoke in a sinister tone, giving the impression that he intended to treat Atobe Keigo as the next enemy.

"So, is it really possible for Hyotei to beat Rikkai?" Fuji Yuta asked hurriedly.

Akazawa Yoshiro:

"I don't think we can tell from just two games."

"Does Akazawa have any opinions?" Kanzuki asked.

"The next player to appear is Sanada!" Akazawa Yoshiro replied with a heavy expression.