[Net King] The Crown of Tennis

On the weekend after returning from the camp, Yukimura contacted Atobe and senior Takeda separately.On Sunday, Hitachikai and Ice Emperor will have a practice match, and on Sunday, the middle school quasi-selection and the high school and university departments will have a one-day three-part OB league as a test of the training results.

On Sunday, the National Tennis Association announced the relevant matters of the junior high school national competition, and issued the order book to the participating schools.

"This year's national competition has indeed undergone huge changes. The number of shortlisted teams has increased to 28, and four full entries have been added. In addition to the number recommended by the organizer, the number of places in each region will be adjusted by taking into account the number and record of participating teams in the past. The bye system also has What has changed is that from this year onwards, the team points ranking will be referred to, that is, except for last season’s national winners who are eligible for byes, only those who rank at the top of the previous year’s standings can have byes. The regional winners still have to play five games.”

"Then what if we are also number one in the points ranking?"

"The other three bye qualifications will be pushed back one by one." Liu turned a page and continued to explain, "Therefore, this year's national competition is three teams from Kanto, three from Northeast, three from China, four from Kansai, and four from Kyushu. four branches in Hokkaido; five branches in the central region; two branches in Shikoku.”

"According to the results of the lottery, we have a bye in the first round of Lihai, and a 76.6% probability in the second round to play five games against the No. The No. 2 middle school in the central part; the opponent in the semi-finals has a 63.1% probability of being Hokkaido Yusheng Jinbei Middle School; the final 34.3% chance of encountering Kansai Yusheng Shitenbaoji, and the 93.6% chance of winning against the old opponent Makino Fuji." Liu Liu Closing the notebook with satisfaction, he secretly lamented that it was a good thing Sanada was allowed to draw lots this year, otherwise Yukimura would be able to cheat his luck if he got the king card, and they might not be able to draw the devil's schedule.Although no matter how they are ranked, their winning probability is still higher than 53.1%, but a few tenths more can be regarded as icing on the cake.

"I've already booked the hotel during the competition period, and I will train as usual these few days." Yukimura passed the order book to Sanada after he was optimistic, "There is only one goal, and the two consecutive championships in Lihai Daquan—"

"There are no dead ends!"

After the evening training and going to bed, Yukimura cheerfully called Atobe to express his "concern".

【Atobe, I heard that Ice Empress met Muzhivine in the second round. 】

【snort. 】Atobe just came out of the bath, leaning on the king's chair to rest. 【So what, I won't give up.But you, the day before yesterday you avoided the fight and couldn't play singles, are you afraid of me? 】

[Hehe, let's wait until when you can beat Xianichiro. 】The result of the match between Sanada and Atobe was a draw.

【It's really a blessing, Yukimura. 】

【You are wrong, do you know how long ago I lost to Genichiro? 】

【Ah, I thought you were going to say something like "I have a 100% win rate against Sanada". 】Atobe is very interested in Yukimura's active revelation. 【so what?how long ago? 】

【six years ago. 】

[It's really long enough. 】Atobe made a subtraction. [Eight years old. ]【Speaking of Yukimura, have you read the Youth Tennis Weekly? 】

【Um? 】

[Sitianbao Temple is the favorite to win the championship this year, and the expectation is even higher than that of Lihai. 】

[I know the reason, but newspapers and periodicals have always had little influence on us in Lihai. ] Yukimura was lying on his side beside the bed, holding his head in his right hand with his mobile phone in the middle, and throwing tennis balls at the wall with his left hand.The sound of dong dong can be heard at all. [Ice Empress is a bit weak in singles, Atobe, a little bit overwhelmed by the vines of Kamaki. 】

【This, my uncle will adjust. 】

【you sure?Who got used to Akutagawa-kun? 】

【...Hold your feet. 】

【okay. ] Yukimura consciously and kindly saves some face for Atobe. [Then, see you in the national competition. 】

[Ah, see you in the national finals. 】

Inoue, a reporter from "Tennis Monthly" who came to Lihai to interview, also mentioned the hot topic of winning the championship.

"This year, Sitianbao Temple defeated the old overlord Muzhito and won the Kansai Championship. As the deputy head of the Tennis Department of Lihai University High School, Sanada-kun, how do you feel about this?"

"Whether the opponent is Mu Zhi Teng or Shitian Baoji, our Li Hai will be the winner. There is no dead end in Li Hai's second consecutive championship!"

"Ha..." Seeing that Sanada didn't understand the meaning of his words at all, Inoue had to give up.

For external interviews, the deputy minister Sanada has always been the one to come forward.As the king of junior high school tennis, Sanada is the most imposing when it comes to talking harshly, whether it is words or photos to be posted in newspapers and periodicals.Even the youth selection after the national competition was led by Sanada.Therefore, to the outside world, the "Emperor" appears frequently, but the "Son of God" is rarely seen. Could it be that the "Emperor" is the real minister?

There are all kinds of brain supplements, but it is a pity that the Lihai Tennis Club has never been willing to clarify the rumors.

The first three rounds of Lihai University went smoothly, with zero cuts in each game.Bingdi narrowly lost to Muzhiteng in the second round, while Sitianbaosi once again defeated his enemy Muzhiteng in the semi-finals, and met Lihai in the final.Now that Sitianbao Temple has won the championship, the audience's expectations are not lower than last year's finals between Li Hai and Muzhi Teng.

Of course, Watanabe, the coach of Sitianbao Temple, knows this.He knew very well why everyone had so much confidence in Sitianbao Temple, which had not been easy all the way down.Because they were the only team that won a place under the general trend of Lihai's "Khenei Dynasty" seven years ago.

Minister Shen Yong's only trophy that he didn't win in Lihai's three years - the national championship in the second year of junior high school, which belongs to Sitianbao Temple.

This year's situation is very similar.Li Hai is also a first-year minister, and half of the third-year seniors have retired from the department, and he is equally aggressive; Sitianbaosi is also a genius second-year minister, and he is also advancing steadily.

Everyone is happy to see the situation where the strong fall from the horse.

Watanabe was a little distressed, after all, the two years were different.That year, Lihai's singles were very strong, and their entry point was doubles, because the four players from the national three/retired team were originally doubles players.They won two doubles and singles two games, snatching the trophy from Li Hai.But this year, judging from the performance of the Liguan East Competition, the rookie is not weak, and his doubles strength has been greatly enhanced, and there is nothing he can do.

On the contrary, Sitianbaosi has not been able to make up for the weakness in doubles in the past few years.

Sitting across from Watanabe, Shiraishi worried: "Let Haru and Yuji play for doubles two. Lihai's doubles two is always weaker than doubles one. Then doubles one... Zazen and Koishikawa, let Xiaoguang slightly Get some exercise."

"Singles three...Xiu Sang, who do you think will be singles three?"

"Shou Saburo."

"Huh? So sure?"

"You can't just consider strength, Kuranosuke." Watanabe held a toothpick in his mouth and looked up at the ceiling. "This year is Jusaburo's last year."

Baishi suddenly realized: "So that's how it is." He was about to retire after the Maori National Competition in the third grade, and he should be allowed to play the last one.

"I'm Singles [-], how should I arrange Singles [-] and Singles [-]..." Singles [-] is the key position, especially Maori who won against the former senior last year.

Baishi couldn't make up his mind, so he went to Yuan's room to ask.

"Ang? Singles three?"

"Ah, Lihai's third singles meeting is Mao Lisang, how do seniors think it will be arranged?"

Yuan was actually quite hesitant. He remembered the match last year, and he admitted that he couldn't compare to Mao Li at that time based on hard power alone.To win gross profit, you must have certain characteristics, such as the speed of endurance.But now...he really wants to fight Maori again, after a year, the outcome is unpredictable, isn't it?

"Let Qian also go, his speed may be a sharp weapon to restrain Jusaburo." Let the younger generation gain some experience, that guy Jusaburo can't be serious all the time.

"Really, I understand."

The atmosphere here in Lihai is rather tense.Uh... Marui and Kuwahara are more nervous. According to the data, there will be two doubles live treasures in Shitianbao Temple. They definitely, yes, no, want to meet.Funny is second, let Yukimura see that they are not doing well on the field is the most terrible thing.It is better to leave this kind of thankless task to King Ni.

Unfortunately, reality is often cruel.

"Sitianbao Temple only has this pair of doubles formed, and it is very likely that they will be placed in doubles two. I want to hand it over to Bunta and Jack, is it okay?" Yukimura looked at the two with a smile, trusting as always.

Can Marui and Kuwahara say no?Can you say no!

"Leave it to me, Yukimura!" Marui patted his chest and vowed, and he was about to issue a military order.

"Okay, doubles one Nioh, Yagyu; singles three Mori-senpai, it's the last match, seniors draw the period perfectly."

"Relax." Maori blinked, "You are definitely satisfied."

"North Sanada in singles, I'll be in charge in first singles, and Renji will be on the bench." Yukimura raised his head, this is Lihai's strongest lineup, and he can be said to have given Sitianbaoji enough face.

On the other hand, Xu Shiqie originally came to Aichi County and was unfamiliar with the place, so he didn't escape much, so Liu was a little relieved.However, Li Haida's "Big Three" still don't understand—the "bear kid" Kirihara must not be taken lightly.

In the short training before the game in the morning, when Liu memorized the data, Kirihara disappeared again.

"...Where's Akaya?"

"Puri, I went to buy a drink."

What else could Liu say besides cracking the pen in his hand?

After buying the drink, Kirihara was really lost. He took out the map as usual to study where he was, so that he could ask for directions or call his senior to report his address.

"Today is the final between Lihai and Sitianbaosi."

"Sitianbaosi must have won. Li Hai said so much before the game. Let's see how they end."

"Shouldn't you be crying? Hahahahahaha."

Kirihara directly squeezed the map into a ball and threw it into the bag, looking for the source of those who spoke rudely.

"The winner is Lihai!"

In front of them were five muscular young men. When they heard a sudden sound, they all turned their heads to look: "Oh~ a little guy from Lihai, what's the matter, he's still not convinced."

"Hmph! You're just playing rookies."

The leader, Zhi Tian, ​​stopped the friends behind him: "So, little one, let's have a game? Let's bet on the outcome of Lihai and Sitianbao Temple."

"Qi, what kind of bet is this? Li Hai will definitely win." Kirihara muttered, and the movement of pulling out the tennis racket was not slow.

Shida and others are sophomores, and they think they belong to the first echelon in the central region.So after being played by Kirihara for three consecutive rounds, he became anxious.

"What's going on, Shida. There are junior high school students on the opposite side."

"Crap!"

"Hey." Kirihara is very confident, not to mention high school students, he has also fought against college students, it is completely true.

Tomosaka shook his head, picked up the racket and went behind Shida to serve at the same time.Two tennis balls caught Kirihara off guard.

"Hey." Shida frowned a little dissatisfied, and Tomosaka patted him on the shoulder, "It's not very good, at least we can win."

When Kirihara served, it was one person against two, and when the opposite side was serving, it was one person against two.This kind of game makes Kirihara a bit difficult. No matter which mode, the usual training is different from the current situation. He still can't control the time difference for the incoming ball.

[hateful! ] Kirihara was completely red-eyed, and his style of play became rough, which made the two opponents a little restrained, but it should be said that the difference in physical advantages of seven or eight years gave them a big advantage. The athletes' reactions were not slow, and no one would treat them foolishly. Let the ball drop in place.

"The game is over, 7-5. Little one, what do you say?"

Kirihara's skin was red all over, and he lowered his head in silence.He was trying his best to hold back his tears so that others would not cry when they said Lihai's people had lost.

At this time, one hand lightly patted Kirihara's left shoulder.

"...Six-san?"

The young man in sportswear pointed to the racket in Kirihara's hand with a smile: "Can you lend me this one?"

Kirihara was stunned, and unconsciously handed over the racket.

"The match just now was very powerful. I wonder if I can have a match with everyone?"

"Huh?" Someone offered to ask for a one-on-two, Tomosaka shrugged and accepted the provocation, "You can come here if you want to lose."

The red-eyed Kirihara, who was squatting on the sidelines, saw a smooth game in the next 10 minutes, no, it was a one-sided performance.When the young man hit back two tennis balls in a leisurely manner, the figure in an instant coincided with the boy in the jacket.

"Minister..." Kirihara wiped his eyes with his sleeve, "So strong!"

"6-0." The young man touched the racket frame, raised the corner of his mouth, and nodded politely towards the opposite side, "I have accepted it, both of you."

"This guy..." Shida and Tomosaka looked at each other, feeling a long-lost sense of oppression.

When the young man returned to the sidelines, he was greeted by Kirihara's bright eyes.

"Pfft—hehe."

"Liu Sang is so strong! Can I fight you?"

The young man who was crazily praised did not respond to the impromptu challenge of the young boy: "Kirihara-kun, where are your seniors?"

"Ah! That... Does Liu-san know where Area A is?"

"Hehe, let me lead the way."

Shida frowned and watched the two go away, and suddenly shouted: "Ah!"

"what happened?"

"Tomosaka, think about the way that person tied the headband, doesn't it look like a person?"

"...Who is it?"

The author has something to say:

Reluctantly fixed some bugs, and in the original works of Sitianbaosi and Lihai, they met in the semi-finals, so this is changed to the finals.Do not blame private settings.

The time when Yukimura lost to Sanada at the age of eight was when he was just wearing the weights. He did lose, but Sanada did not recognize this record.