The format of the regional competition is very simple. There are a total of twelve junior high schools, and two of them have byes in the first round.

Just like the original story, Qingxue gets a bye, and Fudomine and Daigosho face off.

On the day before the regional competition, Kamishiro Lan did not let the regular players practice. She gave them a day off and took everyone out for a meal.

In the high-end restaurant, the guests each had a piece of steak and ate until their mouths were full of oil.

For some reason, Echizen and Akutsu's strange desire to win was aroused, and the two started competing in their eating capacity.

Akutsu kept calling him a short guy and a waste.

Echizen was not willing to be outdone and kept calling Baimao "white-haired".

The two men's eyes seemed to be able to spit fire, neither of them gave in, and they didn't dare to fight here.

Kamio and others looked like they were enjoying the show.

Although Akutsu often looks ferocious, there are basically no incidents of hurting people happening now.

I don't know what happened, but Akutsu and Echizen actually have a good relationship.

Even though the two of them were always arguing with each other, they actually had a feeling of mutual understanding.

Maybe it’s because both of them were severely taught a lesson by Kamishiro Lan.

"Ahem, everyone, I have to say a few words." Tachibana Jiping stood up holding a glass of juice.

"In the past, our Fudo Mine was regarded as a gangster high school. We couldn't even make it to the metropolitan tournament, let alone the national tournament. But now, our Fudo Mine has shown its strength. Even the national champion Rikkai University has begun to study us." Tachibana Yoshihei's eyes were sincere.

"Deputy Minister, I must correct one sentence. Rikkai University was the champion of last year's national competition." Kamio's added words caused laughter.

Tachibana Jiping also smiled and continued, "To be where we are today, we must first thank our minister. It was he who brought us together and brought in so many resources to train us."

As the words fell, everyone nodded with emotion.

Akutsu curled his lips, but a hint of gratitude flashed in the depths of his eyes.

Under the "threat" of Kamishiro Lan, his family's lives are getting better and better. His mother's daily workload is greatly reduced, and the money she earns is increasing.

In the past, he often saw a tired look on his mother's face.

Now, there is more joy and optimism that comes from the heart.

Although he joined Fudo Peak more because of threats, now he is somewhat glad that he joined Fudo Peak.

Here he found his future goals and experienced the sense of accomplishment that comes from becoming stronger.

Precisely because of extreme pride, one wants to wash away one's humiliation.

Defeat Kamishiro Lan fairly.

The restaurant was filled with laughter and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

However, Kamishiro Ai was keenly aware that Ishida Tetsu seemed to be out of shape.

Are you depressed because of your own failure?

........

During the halftime break, Tetsu Ishida walked out alone to enjoy the cold wind.

He was not in a good mood.

He regards Kamishiro Aoi as his idol and hopes to become a powerful assistant to Kamishiro Aoi.

He has been training hard.

but.......

More and more people are surpassing me.

He didn't even get a starting spot.

He seemed to have become an insignificant character.

He had nothing but strength, and even his proud wave ball could only be used a few times.

"Why are you out here alone to get some fresh air, Tie?" At this time, Kamishiro Lan's gentle voice sounded.

Ishida Tetsu turned around and saw Kamishiro Lan's warm smile. He lowered his head in frustration: "Buler, I just feel a little uncomfortable."

"It's just a loss in the main selection trials. I just need to work harder next time."

Listening to Kamishiro Lan's consolation, Ishida Tetsu shook his head with a bitter look on his face: "But Minister, compared to them, my only decent strength is decent. I don't have Vice Minister Tachibana's intuition, Chitose's skills, Akutsu's physical talent, and I don't have Ibu's skills. No matter how hard I try, it will be difficult for me to catch up with them."

Having said that, Ishida Tetsu lowered his head in frustration, his shoulders shaking slightly.

"People are not good at discovering their own talents." Kamishiro Lan placed his warm hand on Ishida Tetsu's shoulder.

"Strength, technique, physical talent, are these really what you think they are?"

"Do you know what you are missing now?"

Hearing this, Ishida Tetsu looked up in confusion.

Kamishiro Ai’s eyes were so sincere and gentle, just like that of a caring older brother.

Ishida Tetsu thought of his brother, Ishida Gin, who was the one who taught him the Hado ball.

Now he has become the absolute main force in Shitenhoji.

As for myself, even though I have learned the Wave Ball, I am still pitifully weak.

My brother Ishida Gin has 108 types of Hado balls, but I only know the first one.

"What am I missing?" Ishida Tetsu's heart was full of confusion.

"You lack the power to control this place." Kamishiro Lan pointed to his chest.

In the confused eyes of Ishida Tetsu, Kamishiro Lan slowly said: "It's the heart. The power that cannot be controlled is like a wild beast that is difficult to tame. Just like using this power, it is less than one tenth or one twelfth of it."

"Akuzu and his friends clearly understand their goals and have a strong will to control their bodies and bring out their talents. That's why their progress is so obvious."

"Since you started playing tennis, have you ever thought about what your tennis skills would be like? Have you ever tried to become that kind of person?" The question raised by Kamishiro Ai left Ishida Tetsu silent.

Since he first started playing tennis, he has taken his brother Gin Ishida as an example and learned his playing style.

Unknowingly, he became his brother's doppelganger.

"Is Hajime really the tennis you want to play?" asked Kamishiro Lan calmly.

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