"A cruel world?" Echizen looked up in confusion.
"In Hyotei, where strength is respected, freshmen can also become regulars. The competition within the team is strong, which is suitable for the development of newcomers. Rikkai University is the same as Hyotei, but there are too many strong people. You can't even grab a regular position now, so you will lack competition experience."
"Shitenboji is good, but unfortunately, you can't compete for the starting position."
"In fact, you have good talent, but what you lack is the experience of competition and the tempering of your character."
Kamishiro Lan smiled and taught like a caring older brother.
"Of course, if you want to enter the Fudo Peak, it's not impossible, but you may need to put in more effort and go through hellish training." Kamishiro Lan grinned evilly.
"Enough!" At this time, Aogaku Sho, represented by Tezuka, came over.
"Echizen is a member of our Seigaku team, so please don't worry about it."
The positive selections are full of hostility towards the Age of Gods.
Especially the eyes of the venomous snake Kaidou Xun were extremely cold.
"Tezuka, is your elbow okay?" Kamishiro Lan glanced at Tezuka's elbow, his tone full of regret: "I didn't expect you didn't leave the Seigaku that hurt you. Your talent is mostly wasted."
"You haven't improved at all compared to two years ago."
When the Aogaku main selections heard what Kamishiro Lan said, their expressions changed.
"Has Minister Tezuka ever injured his elbow?"
Oishi: How does this person know that?
Tezuka's elbows can be said to be the black spot of Aogaku.
A freshman with leadership and strong tennis skills had his elbow destroyed by his own people.
The perpetrators did not receive the punishment they deserved.
What an irony.
Tezuka's elbow hindered his strength improvement, resulting in a 50-50 fight with Atobe when the third-year Tezuka had just recovered from his injury.
"You don't need to worry about my hands. What you should be concerned about is whether Fudo Peak can achieve good results this year."
Tezuka's tone was harsh.
"Everything is fine at Fudomine. You will see it in this regional competition." Kamishiro Ai spread his hands and saw out of the corner of his eye that the other Seigaku regulars were communicating with Echizen.
Their expressions all showed genuine concern.
But Echizen seemed a little confused.
"Let's stop talking. I'm very busy tonight." Kamishiro Lan waved to Ibu in the stands and left.
When passing by Tezuka, he whispered in his ear:
"Hey, Tezuka, you don't really want Echizen to follow the same path as you, do you?"
Looking at Tezuka's dark face, Kamishiro Lan could no longer hide the smirk on his face.
"Then make some changes. I know you've been wanting to do that for a long time, otherwise Qingxue won't be able to enter the national competition this year. You can't keep silent, right?"
After saying that, he patted Tezuka's shoulder and walked towards the door.
"This year's national competition is pretty fun, but I don't think Seigaku will be able to participate."
Looking at the back of Kamishiro Ai getting farther and farther away, the main candidate of Qingxue couldn't resist the urge to fight.
"Minister Tezuka, he is too arrogant." They turned their eyes to Tezuka, but were sternly stopped by the latter.
"That's all for today, let's go back and rest." As the order to leave was given, everyone left with their own thoughts.
"Echizen, come with me." Tezuka glanced at the depressed Echizen with a twinkle in his eyes, and finally took Echizen to a street cafe.
"Hello, a cup of tea and soda."
Soon after, the drinks were served.
Tezuka and Echizen sat facing each other, drinking their respective drinks.
Echizen was absent-minded and Tezuka was silent.
"Tell me what you think, Echizen." After a long time, Tezuka broke the silence.
Echizen raised his head with confusion in his eyes, then lowered it as if he was avoiding something.
"Don't worry about anything, Echizen, just speak boldly." Tezuka's voice became less harsh and more gentle.
"Bullfighter..." Echizen's eyes flickered, his lips moved, and finally he sighed, "I don't know what to say."
He revered Tezuka.
The tall man carried Qingxue on his shoulders.
That moving sense of responsibility once made Echizen yearn for it.
It is so admirable to shoulder the responsibility of learning and moving forward, and becoming stronger.
But.
Now Echizen began to doubt.
To Qingxue, and to myself.
"Let me speak for you." Tezuka put down the tea in his hand and spoke calmly.
"You are wavering. You are not sure whether Qingxue can give you the growth and stage you want, and you are not sure whether your future self can wash away the humiliation of today."
"I'm sorry, Minister." Echizen lowered his head guiltily.
Everything that happened today weighed heavily on him.
He felt powerless because of his own weakness.
He also blamed himself for wavering on Seigaku.
"It's not your fault, no need to apologize, Echizen, hold your head up." Tezuka's tone became stern.
"Kamiyo Lan is indeed a formidable opponent, and Toyama Kintaro's talent is also amazing."
"But you shouldn't let yourself get discouraged."
"You'll be better than them, Echizen."
“Believe in others, but believe in yourself a hundred times more.”
Hearing this, the confusion in Echizen's eyes dissipated a little.
"Minister, can you tell me how you met him?"
Echizen could sense the expectations that Kamishiro Ai had for Tezuka.
I am also curious about their past.
"That's a very impressive story." Tezuka then started talking about the elementary school students' competition.
At that time, I was defeated by Kamishiro Lan.
Then I was told: "You won't grow in Qingxue."
Afterwards, he was injured and his strength stagnated.
Until now, he has shouldered the heavy burden of Qingxue.
After listening to Tezuka's story, Echizen felt mixed emotions.
Qingxue missed Tezuka.
But why didn't he see any resentment towards Seigaku in Tezuka's eyes?
"Everyone will face countless choices. No matter what decision you make, don't regret it." Looking at Echizen in front of him, Tezuka seemed to see himself two years ago, and his eyes became gentle.
"Minister Yamato handed Seigaku over to me, and I am leading Seigaku forward. The elbow injury does hold me back, but it will also make me stronger."
"Strength is not just shown on the outside, it's shown right here." Tezuka pointed to his heart.
"I will not interfere with your choice. On the contrary, I hope you can use this opportunity to see your heart clearly. No matter what decision you make, I will support you."
Tezuka took a sip of tea and his expression became more determined.
"But there is one thing I can assure you, Qingxue will change."
"Just like what Kamishiro said, Seigaku is too conservative. I will do everything I can to change it, and then lead everyone to the national competition!"
"And you will no longer be the second generation of samurai, but will be, Echizen Ryoma!"
Tezuka's eyes seemed to be filled with light.
Kamishiro, I have never regretted anything.
Just wait.
I will lead the reborn Qingxue to challenge you.
Faced with Tezuka's extremely contagious words, Echizen's eyes flickered.
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