Chapter 210: Players lead U17 vs. West...

“…”

"...What a fantastic team!"

Mars di Collone turned around holding the racket and said something vaguely to Seda beside him.

"Game begins—GAME Spain, Mars di Colón serves!!"

The referee blew the whistle, and Mars, who had the first right to serve, was not nervous. He even chatted casually with his teammate Seda.

"Sister, the game has started."

Seda lowered his eyes and spoke in a cold tone.

"Okay, I understand, little Seda. Then..."

Mars smiled, gripping his racket. Facing the two figures on the other side of the net, he whispered, "I'm about to start, ok?"

Toss the ball, swing the racket, smash it—

"Bang--!"

The ball fired with the force of a bullet, fast and furious, heading straight for the two people who had been chattering across the net just a second ago.

Go to Kintaro Toyama!

“——Well done!!”

Toyama Kintaro shouted directly, completely losing his unreliable look as he was discussing with Kirihara Akaya whether the tiger-skin skirt was for hunting tigers in the mountains or just for painting tiger stripes.

He gripped the racket and hit the yellow ball that was rushing towards him.

“Boom boom boom boom—!”

As soon as the racket touches the ball, there is a strong friction sound, and there is also a subtle pause.

The people present were not professional players, but they all had eyesight close to that of professional players.

This pause of Toyama Kintaro was captured naturally.

U-17 Japan National Team, Data Collection Team,

Yanagi Renji and Inui Sadaharu accurately pointed out, "It's Mars di Collone's special move, 'positioning shot'."

"A serve as precise as a sniper's. The 'paralysis gap' on the racket face allows the opponent to place pressure points and execute micron-level precision shots."

"...That sounds really scary."

Inui Sadaharu adjusted his glasses. "Yes, rather than saying my wrist was temporarily paralyzed after the counterattack, it's more like the tennis racket was causing my wrist to vibrate."

“…”

“…Well, although…”

Everyone looked at each other, then looked at Toyama Kintaro on the field, "But Jin, he looks..."

“I’m not affected at all!!”

It's no wonder people say that. The situation on the scene is even more difficult to describe than "not affected".

Kintaro Toyama—confused, he looked at the ball, then at his wrist, and finally looked up, quite straightforwardly.

"Eh... is that it?"

Marseille de Collombon,

Toyama Kintaro didn't give him any room to relax and said bluntly, "It's nothing compared to Yagi Yagi's Keidan!"

——After he finished speaking, he swung his racket and hit back!

Mars di Collone was startled by his words, but he did not have time to hesitate.

Toyama Kintaro's return shot came faster, harder, and with more force, so fast that it was just barely catching up with the naked eye.

Seda flashed and swung his racket to intercept.

Mars gasped for breath.

Seda's racket hit the center of the ball, a SSS (Super Sweet Spot) position, but it did not meet the requirements of an SSS and was even stuck for a while.

The ball kept struggling, struggling until it was almost about to break free from the racket before it gained the upper hand in the tug-of-war - and it was hit back with a bang!

“—I’ll do it!”

Kirihara Akaya's voice suddenly came, and Toyama Kintaro held the racket and was not ready to give in.

"Oh my! This is my ball!"

"——It's my turn to show off, I say!"

"——No, no, Yagi Yagi is still watching, the next ball, the next ball is for you!"

The two of them went back and forth on the court, pulling each other and starting to bargain.

Mars di Colón and Seda, who were separated by a network, watched their performance.

Especially Mars, there was a faint twitching of veins on his forehead,

"...Hey, you two boys, please be a little more serious..."

"——How can we be so dishonest?!"

The sound of a chorus of counterattacks seemed to have hit the lightning point accurately.

Whether it is Kirihara Akaya or Toyama Kintaro, their true natures are exposed.

The evil kelp head and the crazy red-haired monkey suddenly appear!

"——Don't slander me in front of Yagi Yagi!"

"That's right - I've always been serious, Kei, don't listen!!"

Mars di Collone wondered,

Isn't this just a tag team match between them? Why is it related to that Center?

He was at a loss here, but his teammate, Seda of the Spanish team, was also walking quietly.

Seeing the two people separated by a net, they quickly became stronger and weaker, Yukihara Akaya fiercely fought back.

Seda took the initiative to intercept, taking a step forward to block it tightly.

Mars was stunned again.

In all the time they had been together, he had never seen Seda act so actively.

"Seda..."

As if anticipating his words, Seda spoke without turning around.

"Leave it to me, sister."

As soon as the words fell, Seda came forward directly.

Kirihara Akaya's racket touched Seda's return ball, which was heavy, but to him - it was nothing!

“Hahaha—watch me!!”

Suddenly, the hair turned from black to white, the skin suddenly turned red, and the pupils quickly became bloodshot.

"That's... demonization!"

The first-year students of Seigaku who were watching the game in the front row quickly shouted,

During the training camp at the four schools, they had witnessed Kirihara Akaya's 'demonization', and at that time... it really left them with a lot of psychological trauma.

"...This isn't just some ordinary 'demonization',"

Adjusting his glasses, Inui Sadaharu pointed out, "Controllable demonization—that's what makes it so scary."

As expected - even though the whites of his eyes were bloodshot, he didn't look like he had lost his mind at all.

The whole body's aura is rising, and the whole person's pressure is full.

Kirihara Akaya smiled grimly, revealing his small white teeth. He no longer hesitated at all and fired back smoothly!

Compared to his ease, this time the ball rushed to Seda again, but it was not so easy.

Mars di Collone frowned, "——Sedda!"

"I know,"

The person who left behind said quickly, "Don't worry, sister."

Suddenly - an extremely gorgeous light flowed!

In the audience, the U-17 Greek team watching the game changed miraculously.

“That’s…!”

The leader, Zeus Iliopoulos, crossed his arms and pointed out the changes that were happening to Seda.

"[Olympia Rainbow Light],"

"How could it appear on a Spanish player..."

The light was so bright that it struck the pupils, affecting both Kirihara Akaya and Toyama Kintaro.

The figure in the colorful light, Seda swung the racket and hit the ball back without hesitation.

Mars smiled and said, "Little Seda's special ability... He can respond instantly to a move he sees for the first time. How brave."

"Hmm...so?"

Mars was showing off his child's emotions with subtle secrets, but this interruption was like pouring a bucket of cold water on his head.

He gripped the racket and looked at the source of the words.

It's Kintaro Toyama.

The red-haired figure looked at him, pure confusion.

"Can you score a point by responding instantly?"

“…”

Mars di Collone finally understood what was wrong with these two guys.

These two guys, from beginning to end, whether they saw his "positioning serve" or Seda's "Olympia Rainbow Light",

There wasn't even a trace of surprise in his eyes.

Commonplace, ordinary and calm,

It didn't cause any emotional fluctuations.

This is not only reflected in the facial expressions, but also in the body movements and behaviors——

There is no hesitation, delay or pulling in the fight back.

The situation should have been controlled by Seda's skill [Olympia Rainbow Light],

However, the real score was still scored by the combination of Kirihara Akaya & Toyama Kintaro!

"GAME, Kirihara Akaya & Toyama Kintaro - score 6:0,"

"—Win the first game!"

In the rest area on the side of the field, Mars di Colón and Seda were both drinking water. It was obvious to the naked eye that they had consumed a lot of energy.

Kintaro Toyama was like an elusive monkey in the mountains, jumping up and down, running almost all over the place without stopping.

The other one, Kirihara Akaya, was even stranger.

Mars's 'position shot' had almost no effect on him.

He was paralyzed for five seconds, but he was still able to drag his body and launch a precise counterattack. It was completely unclear what the effect of the paralysis was!

The relaxed smile that had been hanging on Mars' face slowly faded away.

Fririo Roman leaned over the railing and asked, "How's it going, Mars? Are you sure about the second set?"

“…”

Seda remained silent, Mars narrowed his eyes,

"Haha, this is just the beginning, don't worry, Florio."

Although I was smiling at this time, I picked up the racket again and walked back to the court.

Both Mars and Seda felt heavy-hearted.

This pair of doubles players from the Japanese team clearly had no tacit understanding, but they just kept scoring.

Incomprehensible, incomprehensible.

"—What's so hard to understand about this?"

"We—of course, are here to win!"

Say this with confidence,

Kirihara Akaya and Toyama Kintaro stepped onto the court again with their rackets in hand, their momentum not only increased,

"——Come on! Hurry up, hurry up, I'm in a hurry!!"

In just a moment of breathing, 'Demonization' evolved again.

Kirihara Akaya switches between normal and abnormal.

Neither Mars di Colón's [Positioning Shot] nor Seda's [Olympia Rainbow Light] could fool him at all.

Biting his lower lip, Mars di Collone finally stopped hesitating.

He took a deep breath, looked at the score on the huge electronic screen and the current situation on the court, and then he smoothed his hair and said to Kirihara Akaya on the other side of the net.

"If that's the case... then I'm going to use some serious tactics."

"Haha, of course—I'll stick with you till the end!"

Mars di Collone closed his eyes.

"Temperature 24 degrees Celsius, humidity 35%, distance 13m, wind direction west-northwest..."

"Complete capture—OK!"

A ball suddenly flew out and hit Kirihara Akaya's racket directly!

It came so fast! Too fast! It was like a sniper bullet! Even the naked eye couldn't follow it!

Even the moment the ball touches the racket!

Not only the hand holding the racket was numb, but the entire arm and half of the body were numb!

Seeing that he had hit his opponent, Mars di Collone flicked his hair and spoke very quickly.

"This is my ultimate move—the real [Sniper]!"

He glanced at Kirihara Akaya on the other side of the net and hit the target with one shot.

"It seems now, little brother, half of your body is completely unable to move!"

"—But don't worry, it's only ten seconds."

Kirihara Akaya looked at him and said, "...Ten seconds?"

Mars raised his eyebrows and wanted to say something, but Kirihara Aka had already given him a slap.

"——I can't use it at all."

Then, under the gaze of Mars di Collone, he forcibly moved his stiff body.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the body that should have been frozen for ten seconds as Mars said was twisted by Kirihara Akaya and hit back directly.

“——How could this be?!”

Mars exclaimed in surprise,

Completely going against the body's instincts and restraining the results of nature,

Forced reversal——this guy, is he not even aware of the paralysis in his body?!

To be able to manipulate it to this extent——

"Eh——Is this something very unusual?"

Toyama Kintaro asked directly and clearly,

Thinking in your heart and speaking out loud are different.

If the opponent directly says it, the impact will be even greater.

Mars repeated: "Isn't it... unusual?"

Toyama Kintaro: "Of course!"

He glanced around, and to prove that what he said was not empty talk, he took a real [Sniper] shot with his own body.

He spoke calmly despite the ten-second debuff from Mars Di Columbine.

"——It's just that my arm will be paralyzed for ten seconds, but I won't die. That's great!"

“…”

“…Eh, eh?”

As soon as Toyama Kintaro said this,

Whether it was Mars di Colón or those watching the game on the sidelines, such as Fiorio Roman, Antonio da Medano, and Siruba Cero Bianboli, their pupils trembled.

Looking at Kintaro Toyama's expression, it doesn't seem like he's just boasting; he really and sincerely feels this way...

If what this guy said is true, then what level of training does the U-17 Japanese national team usually go through?!

“I won’t die… or anything…”

Kintaro Toyama had no idea how much shock his words had brought to the U-17 Spanish team, including those on the field.

After all, all he cares about now is the field!

"Since you've all used your ultimate moves, now—it's my turn!!"

The red-haired boy was extremely excited. He suddenly raised his eyes, and the pain that had been faintly erected in his eyes contracted due to excitement.

"Take my move—Super Million-ton Fantasy Deluxe Volcano Eruption Ball!!"

There was no time to lament how long and ridiculous the name sounded, because the first thing that rushed into everyone's eyes was the horrific oppression that was not concealed and could not be concealed at all!

The red-haired figure, shouting this long string of names, almost spun like a top in mid-air.

He himself has become a small storm!

Mars wanted to lead the way to intercept, but Seda was already one step ahead of him.

"—Leave it to me, sis!"

Mars's bad premonition suddenly increased.

Although I have confidence that Seda can counter the initial countermeasures instantly, but for some reason, seeing this formation,

His eyelids twitched twice, and Mars opened his mouth to speak but stopped.

After just a few seconds of hesitation, Seda stepped forward to meet the attack—!

The sphere has turned into an endless vortex, rushing straight towards his face and pouncing on him!

Seda swung his racket to intercept,

The racket hit the ball, but the next second——

Even though he had made corresponding preparations, Seda was still completely blown away!

Unexpectedly,

Mars froze in place, watching Seda's figure fly out and hit the wall directly. Not only that, it even made a huge human-shaped hole!

All of a sudden, screams, sounds of fear, and inquiries that no longer made sense, suddenly intertwined and fluctuated.

Finally, the Spanish team finally remembered their opponents.

The U-17 Japanese national team, in this U-17 World Cup,

The widely known reputation of the "demolition team"...

"——Sedda!"

Without time to think more, Mars rushed over.

"What's going on, Seda, are you still awake?!"

Mars pulled the man down from the wall and inspected him from head to toe.

Fortunately, fortunately, I did not lose consciousness and still retained the most basic rationality.

Fortunately, there was no irreparable damage to the body.

Kintaro Toyama also landed at this moment.

I checked the opponent's condition. Hmm, he wasn't unconscious, and there were no serious problems.

That's healthy, it's okay!

Under the complicated gazes of Mars and Seda,

Toyama Kintaro and Kirihara Akaya started attacking again without paying any attention to the surroundings.

Mars had to protect Seda while fighting back, dealing with the attacks of both.

As the fight went on, white flames suddenly rose from his body!

"That is..."

"'One man's double'!"

"It's that contestant's..."

"oops?"

A surprised voice suddenly came out, and when I looked closely, it was Toyama Kintaro.

He smiled, not at all frightened by Mars's trick.

“——I can do this too!!”

"What my mother-in-law taught me—it finally comes in handy now!"

The moment the words fell, a white flame, the same as Mars', suddenly rose from Kintaro Toyama's body!

"——'One-man doubles' appeared at the same time!"

Mars' expression changed.

"What one-man doubles? Now's my chance to shine!"

Kirihara Aka was not willing to lag behind.

He also hoped that this match would help him regain some of his heroic image in the eyes of the younger generation.

Even if we can't make up for it, we should at least show some demeanor of a senior!

We can’t let those random high school students come and kidnap the cat again!

You know——He is Kei's best friend!!

The one who exclaimed once more, and who changed once more, was none other than Kirihara Akaya.

“Th-That’s——”

"Demonization? No, angelization... No!"

"That's a combination of angelic and demonic—!"

The momentum rises, layer upon layer,

Kirihara Akaya, standing on the field at this moment, has his physical fitness and mental values ​​maxed out.

Looking at the two people on the other side of the net, they have completely crushed each other with their strength!

Mars di Collone, shielding Seda, counterattacked his opponent,

Endless consumption, endless pulling, endless pressure,

The moment the last ball landed, the whistle sounded.

“Beep!!”

"GAME Toyama Kintaro & Kirihara Akaya, 6:0!"

"The final score—3-0!"

"U-17 World Cup Final, Japan vs. Spain - Doubles 2, D2,

Kirihara Akaya & Toyama Kintaro——Winners!"

Singles 3 and doubles 2 ended one after another.

The Japanese team won two consecutive victories.

When it came to the match point for the Japanese team, it was also the final moment of the Spanish team's comeback.

From top to bottom, the Spanish team, except for coach Echizen Nanjiro who could remain calm,

The others all looked unhappy.

"...Is that the team led by Center?"

“I never expected it to reach this level.”

“…”

Silence, endless silence,

"Oh, it doesn't matter who you fight with,"

Echizen Nanjiro, who was lying on the coach's chair, scratched his stomach and ordered his troops.

"It's your turn in the next round, Antonio, go ahead!"

When their names were called, Frio Roman and Siluba Cero Bianboli looked at each other.

At this time, Antonio da Medano was sent in.

In other words... the coach had already anticipated this.

Seeing this, the Spanish team members felt relieved.

If the coach had made some arrangements, then there wouldn't be any worries about this turning point...

The opposing U-17 Japanese national team is in trouble again.

The Spanish team members were already paying close attention, and when they heard the noise, they looked over.

Looking closely, the second singles player of the Japanese team in S2 has slowly stood up.

Black silhouette, unique position,

I looked carefully, afraid I might have seen it wrong.

But it appeared in front of everyone in a real and steady manner.

——That’s right, Yagi Kei!

"Ah...it's Center, Antonio. You have to perform well in front of this Center and win some points for us."

Florio's tone seemed relaxed, but in fact,

Everyone in the Spanish team knew that the final burden, the only turning point, lay on Antonio da Medanore!

On the other side,

Having won the championship, Kirihara Akaya and Toyama Kintaro came back leisurely.

Without the slightest hesitation, he plunged directly into the crowd, pushing aside the others who were surrounding the cat.

One on the left and one on the right, two door gods stood in front of the cat.

She just stood there, without saying anything, blinking her big eyes, waiting for the cat's praise.

——They won beautifully, no worse than that Echizen Ryuga!

So, if I do this──I will definitely get praise from Kei!!

The evil kelp head and the crazy red-haired monkey looked at each other, and then looked at the chicken-breaking cat together in tacit understanding!

—Hurry, hurry! They’re ready! Everything is ready!

Claws, cat’s claws—don’t reach out to them carelessly!

Just when Kirihara Akaya and Toyama Kintaro were full of expectations, the players' attention was diverted to other places.

In front of the player's eyes, several new pop-up windows popped up again!

[New main storyline: World Tennis Youth Championship melee!]

[Mission details: - Lead the reassembled All-Japan U17 team into the world arena, challenge and defeat all opponents in the world arena 100%, and become the world's number one!

-Current task progress: U-17 World Cup group stage (completed) - U-17 knockout stage (quarter-finals completed) - U-17 final (in progress)]

The main quest, which had been inactive for a long time, finally had a prompt at this moment: [The quest has made new progress!]

[New main quest: I want to become the world's number one tennis player!]

[Current task progress: 90%]

From the last game till now, I have been stuck at 90% of the task, but finally I have made some progress.

【——Defeat the final opponent.】

The final opponent?

The players were puzzled and confused.

The system tasks give too few hints, so few that players can't figure it out.

Just about to click on the details Click to see,

Another new message popped up, directly blocking the players' eyes.

Still the top item!

【UR-Antonio da Medanore (******) (Spain) is challenging you! 】

oh?

It's that UR NPC again, with a string of censored asterisks after its name.

Challenge players.

In other words, this guy... is the last gatekeeper?

【Notice! Notice! Notice! 】

[This battle is the final challenge——]

[——Complete the challenge to get the final ending, 'True End'.]

【Now, do you accept the challenge? 】