The Prince of Tennis: My tennis skills come from Naruto

Chapter 218 Doubles Match 2: Kikumaru & Oishi vs. Chitose & Tachibana

"Hyotei Academy's Keigo Atobe versus Shishiraku Middle School's Yujiro Takahashi!"

Upon hearing this, Atobe Keigo curled his lip. His opponent was someone who wasn't even a national-level player; there was really no point in talking about him.

It seems like I'm going to get eaten by that guy Kamiya again this time. Well, he meant it's a good thing to compete against a strong person like Fuwa Tetsujin.

Sigh, Atobe Keigo shook his head slightly. Why couldn't he, Atobe-sama, encounter such good fortune?

However, the thought only flashed through his mind, and he quickly composed himself. Then, he entered the court and, amidst the deafening shouts of "Atobe!" from the sidelines, he casually and elegantly completed the pre-match handshake, then guessed the sides and won the right to serve.

Then, Atobe Keigo showed no mercy and quickly and decisively defeated Takahashi Yujiro, achieving a perfect shutout and securing a winning start for Hyotei.

As soon as the referee announced that Hyotei Atobe Keigo had won, with a score of 6-0 and the overall score between the academy teams being 1-0, "Oh!"

"Hyotei is the winner!!"

"Hyotei has won!!"

The overwhelming wave erupted once again, with dozens of Hyotei members waving flags and shouting loudly, creating a spectacle that shocked the surrounding audience.

"Hyotei still has to be the best! They have the most presence! Other schools have tried to imitate them recently, but none of them have the same feel."

"To be honest, I wanted to say this before, Hyotei and their teammates all brought their own flags for the national tournament!"

"That's why I think this is the most professional and stylish cheering squad. And most importantly, the Hyotei players are really strong, otherwise they would just look like clowns."

Meanwhile, in the Shishiraku area, Yujiro Takahashi returned with regret and shame, saying, "I'm sorry, everyone, I lost."

As he spoke, Yujiro Takahashi lowered his head.

"It's alright, senior, we'll fight back for you!" Chisui Senri revealed a bright and confident smile.

Tachibana Kippei nodded in agreement.

Soon, the referee's voice rang out, "The second doubles match is about to begin, featuring Shuichiro Oishi and Eiji Kikumaru from Hyotei Academy against Chisato Chisato and Kippei Tachibana from Shishigaku Middle School!"

A glint flashed in the eyes of Jujuhira, whose short, stiff blond hair lay flat against his head. "Oh?"

Unexpectedly, his and Chitose's opponents this time are only the Oishi and Kikumaru duo from Hyotei.

Knowing full well that this was a match against Lion Music, they still didn't field their two strongest doubles pairs.

Hyotei is far too arrogant!

Over there, Chitose Senri, with his short, black, slightly afro-like hair, had the same thought, but with a slight smile, he thought, "Since Hyotei is so arrogant, then they shouldn't blame us later—(:3")

"Tachibana."

"A thousand years."

The two called out each other's surnames at the same time, exchanged a glance, and then, almost simultaneously, extended their hands to each other, crossed their arms, clasped their hands, and declared firmly and spiritedly, "Let's go!"

Soon, all four players from both sides appeared at the net, exuding fighting spirit and confidence, exclaiming, "Oh!"

"Hyotei will win! Shishiraku will lose!"

"Hyotei is the winner! Shishiraku lost!!"

"Oishi! Oishi!"

"Kikumaru! Kikumaru!"

The handshake was completed quickly against the backdrop of background noise.

Meanwhile, off the court, Shishiraku's captain, Fuwa Tetsujin, ignored the cheering clamor and watched through the cloth strip as Tachibana and Chitose, who were completely unaffected by the cheers, thought with delight, "This doubles matchup is really good. Hyotei probably wanted to give their players some practice, but this has given them an opportunity."

If Tachibana and his team face the combination of Oishi and Kikumaru from Hyotei, they're guaranteed to win a game. This way, Shishiraku will at least be guaranteed not to be shut out. If he faces someone other than Hyotei's captain, namely Mori, he can also win a game. So, even if they lose in the end, it will be a 2-3 loss, which is a pretty good result since they weren't crushed by a large margin.

Meanwhile, inside the arena, the assistant referee was addressing Kikumaru Eiji, known for his approachable demeanor, with the question, "Kikumaru, which?"

Eiji Kikumaru tapped his chin with his finger, then tilted his head slightly. "Hey, Oishi, what do you think of our guess for 'smooth'?"

"I think it's a good idea," said Shuichiro Oishi.

"Then, referee, we'll guess 'smooth,' ya~." Kikumaru Eiji asked for opinions, then turned to the referee and said.

The assistant referee nodded, then flicked his wrist.

"Whoosh~ Sizzle~ Sizzle————"

After the racket leaves your hand, it spins rapidly like a top, and finally, with a "thud," it falls to the ground. At this moment, the mark engraved on the handle is upright, which is "smooth."

Upon hearing this, the referee announced, "The pair of Shuichiro Oishi and Eiji Kikumaru from Hyotei Academy will have the right to serve or choose sides in this match."

"Then we won't stand on ceremony, nya~" Kikumaru Eiji said, winking at Chitose Senri.

The four players walked towards their respective half of the court. Five minutes later, the referee's voice rang out again, "I declare! The match begins! This match is between Hyotei Academy's Oishi Shuichiro & Kikumaru Eiji and Shishigaku Middle School's Chitose Chisato & Tachibana Kippei. End of set!"

"Hyotei Gakuen's Shuichiro Oishi and Eiji Kikumaru will serve first."

Oishi Shuichiro stood in the service court with the tennis ball in his hand, his eyes fixed on Chitose Senri and Tachibana Kippei, who were facing off in the Australian formation. He was quickly thinking to himself, "They've actually used the Australian formation, which can guide the serve and facilitate a better transition from defense to counterattack. However, while this formation does have this effect in general, if the serve is fast enough or powerful enough, then such a calculation is nothing but a pipe dream."

Ok.

Although he's not very strong, his speed...

Oishi Shuichiro revealed a confident smile. "Then I'll use that move!"

With that thought in mind, he tossed the tennis ball high into the air, "whoosh!"

The tennis ball flew high, giving Shuichiro Oishi ample time to complete his pre-swing: he executed a standard two-handed grip and backhand backswing motion, his eyes fixed on the ball in the air.

It's now!

Oishi Shuichiro immediately swung his racket in a sword-drawing motion, "Bang!"

The tennis ball disappeared, and when it reappeared, it had already landed on the ground and bounced away without hesitation.

As Oishi Shuichiro calmly announced, "Swift as the wind," the referee announced the score: "Oishi Shuichiro & Kikumaru Eiji score! 15-0!"

The smile on Chisui Senri's lips couldn't be suppressed as he silently watched the tennis ball fly away, thinking to himself: emmm...?

No? What's going on with Hyotei?!

"Swift as the Wind" is clearly a signature move of Rikkai's Sanada, so how come so many people at Hyotei know how to use it?!

Is it in this river?!

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