The Prince of Tennis: My tennis skills come from Naruto

Chapter 232 Go all out on the ground!

"Kamiya, tell me honestly, what are your plans for next semester?"

Atobe Keigo really didn't understand why Kamiya was already having Kabaji and Sengoku practice doubles together on the weekend to improve their teamwork. Was he trying to free up Akutsu?

However, it's clear that Akutsu can't be paired with either Oishi or Kikumaru, unless he's with Oshitari. But Kamiya hasn't paired Akutsu with Oshitari to practice their teamwork, which means he wants Akutsu to play singles. But all three singles positions are already filled. Akutsu failed to challenge Mori-kun before, and there's still a big difference in their strength. It's hard for Akutsu to catch up in a short time unless someone gives up their position. Of course, it's also possible that Kamiya wants to give Akutsu more opportunities to play singles, and let Akutsu take on the singles responsibility after Mori graduates. But Atobe Keigo always felt that the former was more likely than possible. Because, based on his understanding of Kamiya, Atobe Keigo always felt that this guy was occasionally a bit emotionally complicated. So, Atobe Keigo came to a slightly absurd conclusion: Kamiya might give up his position.

But how could that be?!

You know, Kamiya loves fried fish, how could he possibly give up his chance to play?!

Unless you say————

Unless you say————

Keigo Atobe shook his head inwardly. In short, he didn't want that possibility to come true. Although he said he really wanted to be the captain, that was something that happened after he, Atobe, had honorably defeated Kamiya. Even though that goal was in the distant future, and besides, the current Hyotei was built by Kamiya himself, Atobe couldn't imagine that Kamiya would give up his hard work for some inexplicable reason.

Kamiya You continued walking without stopping. "Well, Atobe, I'm entrusting Hyotei to you next year."

"I'm ready to explore the world."

Upon hearing the word "world," Atobe Keigo paused for two seconds, thinking of the recent actions of his father and Uncle Kamiya.

Work.

So, it's confirmed that the minimum age for participation in the U17 World Cup has been changed, right?

Over there, Kamiya You smirked slightly. "Seriously, Atobe? With Hyotei's current roster, you don't have any confidence in holding onto our national championship title, do you?"

Atobe Keigo rolled his eyes. He hasn't even won the championship yet, and he's already the Cyber ​​Champion?

"Never mind, it's not really a halftime celebration for them anyway," Atobe Keigo said with a slightly sarcastic tone, "I won't be guarding Hyotei for too long, after all, I'm just a vice-captain."

After all, he'll be going to the world too; he, Atobe-sama, won't be left too far behind by you, Kamiya!

Kamiya Yo understood the meaning in Atobe Keigo's eyes, and the corners of his mouth curved upwards even wider. "Then let's just go straight to the first team, Atobe."

"it is good."

Atobe Keigo confidently agreed.

The next day, in the morning, the weather was not good. The sky was gray and gloomy, and according to the weather forecast, there was a high probability of rain starting from nine o'clock in the morning.

Fortunately, the final was held in an indoor tennis court.

Meanwhile, at this moment, on the main court of Hyotei Tennis Club, all the members of Hyotei once again formed a neat square formation, narrow at the front and wide at the back. At the very front of this formation, Kamiya You, after surveying the team members heading to the finals, gave a very concise final instruction: "Don't be careless, give it your all!"

"Yes, Minister!"

The regular team members immediately responded in unison, while the ordinary members raised their right hands, which were holding the flag, and shouted, "Hyotei! Victory! (resounding voice)"

The bus bearing the Hyotei school emblem quickly departed, its destination still the same old place: the Meitoku Tennis Forest Sports Park, which has hosted the vast majority of important Kanto tournaments.

This time, however, everyone's target was the large central arena located in the heart of the sports park.

At this moment, the number of people in the stands of the central arena (excluding the other spectators from Hyotei's support group) is not large, and there are still many empty seats. However, all 12 referees in the arena are already in place, and the regular players of Rikkai University Affiliated Middle School have also arrived backstage.

Kamiya Yo and Yukimura Seiichi exchanged a glance, nodded to each other, and then remained silent.

Although the two teams remained silent, the unspoken tension between them was so intense that some of the backstage staff felt breathless.

As time passed, the number of people in the central arena's stands continued to increase, and it was already full of spectators from all over the world (of course, the Kanto region still made up the vast majority). Among them, from the junior high school students, Tezuka Kunimitsu and others from Yamabuki Junior High School, Shiraishi Kuranosuke from Shitenhoji, and Fuwa Tetsujin from Shishiraku were all present. As for the reporters, Inoue Mamoru, along with Shiba Saori who had specially made time for them, stood guard on one side of the arena, having completed all the filming preparations, including but not limited to adjusting camera parameters and taking test shots.

Five minutes before the start of the match, the stands in the arena were already packed. "To be honest, tickets for the national finals are really hard to get."

"Indeed, I only managed to snag a deal by camping out in advance."

"Emmm, I also tried to get a ticket, but I almost missed out because the server showed there were too many people. I'm so glad there were still tickets available when I got in."

"Seriously, it's hard not to complain. How did Hyotei manage to get tickets for so many members?! I roughly counted, there were probably over 80 people there!"

"Good heavens, you actually have the patience to count?!"

"All I can say is that's how zaibatsu are. What's more, there are two zaibatsu on the other side. If they can't even get this many votes, that would be too low. Don't even mention 8 or 90 votes, I think adding another zero wouldn't be their limit."

Backstage, the massive crowd in the stands made the first-time competitors in the arena unable to contain their excitement.

I felt the pressure.

The atmosphere backstage suddenly became even more tense.

(In response, a staff member backstage said: Why am I always the one who gets hurt? (；“A`A))

Soon, it was 10:00 AM. Shiori Ohno, a youthful and vibrant woman wearing a light blue sports shirt and white super-short sports shorts, began her pre-competition speech precisely on time as the host of this competition (ps; she's also the host of the Jr. Tournament finals, lol). "Dear audience members and contestants, good morning—!"

Shiori Ohno first bowed slightly to the audience, and then spoke passionately.