Chapter 116: First + Second Update Players Meet Sanfunurudo for the First Time! ...
Seigaku was directly blocked by the well-prepared Rikkai University.
The resurrection point was occupied and almost blocked.
The second pair of D2 doubles, Momoshiro Takeshi and Kaido Kaoru, faced the pair of Sanada Genichirō and Yanagi Renji, who were also from Rikkai University.
No matter how hard you try to boost morale or encourage yourself to never give up, the real difference in strength is already in front of you.
No matter how you resist, no matter how you struggle,
The gap in strength... is the gap in strength,
The things that can be made up for by miracles...are only rare cases in a very small number of cases.
Miracles did not occur in the match between Echizen Ryoma and Yagi Kei.
Miracles did not occur in the match between Kaido Momoshiro and Yanagi Sanada.
Miracles, today, do not favor Qingxue.
The Seigaku players waiting to go on the field were already a little numb. Echizen Ryoma unfortunately lost the first match against Yagi Kei, but they could still find another chance to win in the subsequent matches.
However, Rikkai's unexpected arrangement completely disrupted all plans.
Seeing the tragic scene where Takeshi Momoshiro and Kaoru Kaido tried their best but still couldn't win the game, great despair enveloped everyone's hearts.
If, if he can't score in this round, then S2, playing second in singles, will definitely be under unparalleled pressure.
Everyone on the Qingxue side had a grim expression on their faces, trying hard not to show any more fatigue.
On the other hand, the Rikkai University team was much calmer. The second of the three giants, the minister who commanded the entire Rikkai University—the "Son of God" Yukimura Seiichi, folded his arms and gazed calmly at the field.
The expression on his face showed his absolute affirmation of the victory of the players he sent out.
He has the confidence to show such an expression,
Qingxue saw it all, his emotions struggling in his heart.
"Tezuka..."
Kikumaru Eiji was about to say something, but his partner, Oishi Shuichiro, had already slowly grasped his shoulders.
Following his gaze towards the field, Dashi slowly spoke,
"Eiji, at this time...just trust them more."
Kikumaru Eiji couldn't laugh,
Including what Dashi said at this moment, everyone knew that he didn't mean to say this.
But there is nothing else to say except this sentence.
Believe in Taocheng and Kaitang... Although I want to do so, the reality is so fair, serious and harsh.
“Beep!!”
"The match is over! Rikkai University vs. Seigaku, D2 Doubles 2 final score - 6:0!!"
Didn't get a single point, was completely eliminated.
Momoshiro Takeshi and Kaidou Kaoru fell to the ground panting and lying one on top of the other, almost unconscious. In contrast, Sanada and Yanagi, who were separated by a net, were only sweating slightly.
It was not as grand as the previous match between Yagi Kei and Echizen Ryoma, which even caused an attack on the field and almost accidentally injured the audience.
But the difference in strength in this round is still extremely terrifying.
The doubles team of Seigaku who wanted to achieve a surprise effect were beaten without any resistance, and their ultimate defeat could be roughly predicted when they took the court.
After announcing the victory, Sanada and Yanagi returned to the Rikkai University side. After meeting Yukimura's eyes, they both turned their gazes to Yagi Kei, who was sitting in the coach's chair.
It was very quiet, I have to say, even a little too quiet.
Even the fish that are hooked are not caught.
“…”
"What is he going to do again?"
Yanagi Renji hits the center directly,
Yukimura Seiichi smiled and said, "It's been maintained for twenty minutes. There's no other movement for the time being. I think... we can rest assured."
After he said this, he looked away half-believingly at Sanada and Yanagi, who had been staring at him for a long time. Although he looked away, he was not at all relieved.
According to the temperament of a cat, not moving... is also moving. Sometimes, not moving is more lethal than moving around.
But the NPCs are now completely blaming the players wrongly!
——It's defamation! Players should sue them for defamation!
Suddenly, a strange golden pop-up window popped up with a "ding!" sound, occupying the player's entire field of vision.
No matter whether you look left, right, up or down, it is completely unavoidable.
[The new map, Unknown Area (U17), will be unlocked soon. It will be officially opened after completing the pre-mission "Defending the Glory"! ]
[Ding Ding——!]
[Special NPC Mifune Nyudo (U17) is watching you! ]
...Why is it another special NPC?
This time, the player paid special attention to the special note following the newly appeared special NPC. 'U17' means...
According to the previous pop-up window prompt, it should be the new map that will be opened soon.
However, this is the first time that an NPC from a new map appears so early, and actually actively watches the players in advance.
No matter how you look at it, they are definitely important characters in the main quest!
Since you're watching...
With a "swoosh", the junior who was sitting quietly on the coach's chair just a second ago suddenly stood up straight.
This caught Yukimura Seiichi, who was about to announce the second singles player of S2, off guard.
Even the other people at Rikkai University had a PTSD attack and took a big step back reflexively, and began to search for the nearest shelter in a daze.
While searching and hiding, he shouted, "What's going on? Are we going to lie down now?"
Yukimura was not sure either. He stared at the younger generation who suddenly stood up for a while, and then took a cautious step towards him.
With a forced smile, he said, "Kyu...what do you want to do now, or..."
Before he finished speaking, the cat that had just been standing there suddenly jumped out with a ding-dong sound.
Yukimura Seiichi, who was holding out Erkang's hand while talking, stood there and said slowly and bitterly, "... Is there anything you want us to do..."
“…”
“…”
"He ran away."
"Yeah, he ran away."
There was a constant silence, and finally he slowly turned around and looked at the person who made the final decision, Yukimura Seiichi.
"Yukimura, should we... go after them?"
Good question. Yukimura Seiichi doesn’t know either at the moment.
The courtside staff kept an eye out for approaching staff, asking about the situation, "Contestant Yagi, is he..."
Li Hai thought about it for a while.
It doesn't seem right to say that Jibaimao is going out to tease others, but it also doesn't seem right to say anything.
In this situation now... I can only find an excuse to deal with it for now.
"He might be a little anxious." Yukimura Seiichi said slowly with a smile.
"A bit anxious...?"
The staff member was stunned for a moment, and turned around to find that Sanada Genichirō and Yanagi Renji had already begun to touch outside. Their backs were obvious and they were in a hurry.
"Then what about Sanada and Yanagi?"
The excuse had already been given, and it was too late to take it back. Yukimura had no choice but to continue with what he had just said, "They... are also a little anxious."
To enhance his synaesthesia, Yukimura slowly said, "After all, it's understandable that people have three urgent needs, right?"
“……!”
The staff member suddenly realized and left.
Marui Kuwahara, Niou Yagyu, and Kirihara Akaya who were left behind looked silently at their own captains.
"Yukimura (Bullmaster)... so, is that really okay?"
"There is no problem, so there is no problem."
Yukimura turned his head, trying his best to divert his attention from the three urgent things, and forced himself to focus on the next game.
Right now, Rikkai University's victory is the most important thing.
Kei...I believe Sanada and Yanagi can handle it properly.
...It must be possible, it should be possible.
The referee blew the whistle, "S2 Singles 2 - Rikkai University vs. Seigaku, both players prepare to play!"
I noticed the movement at Rikkai University, but I didn't have the mood to pay more attention to it at the moment.
After two consecutive losses, Qingxue urgently needs a victory to restore morale.
The silent Echizen Ryoma, the exhausted and tired Momoshiro Takeshi and Kaidou Kaoru,
The situation that Seigaku is facing is extremely critical. The final spark of the revenge battle falls on the 'genius' who shoulders the responsibility - Fuji Shusuke!
"I'm counting on you, Fuji," Tezuka Kunimitsu said clearly.
There was no need for much communication, Bu Er knew what he meant.
Qingxue's last chance to turn things around and take revenge is here. As long as they win this round, they will still have a future.
The other students in Qingxue looked at him, their eyes full of trust and expectation.
"Fuji-senpai—"
"Fuji!"
"Fuji, I leave it to you."
Fuji Shusuke didn't squint like a cute little honey bear as usual. He slowly opened his eyes, and his sharp ice-blue eyes took on all the expectations and hopes.
His voice was cold and quiet, just like his current mood. "I understand. Leave it to me, everyone."
The three first-year students from Seigaku in the stands were almost in tears, "Wow, wow—such a reliable Fuji-senpai!"
"As expected, having reliable seniors to rely on at a time like this is perfect—"
Kosakata Tomoka and Ryuzaki Sakuno also managed to gather their spirits and looked back at the field. Seigaku's second S2 singles player had appeared, so Rikkai University should also...
"In this match, the opponent sent by Rikkai University is——"
"S2 singles second player, the captain - Yukimura Seiichi!"
“……!!”
The moment the announcement was made, Fuji Shusuke's pupils suddenly shrank and he became silent.
Immediately, endless cheers and shouts came up.
In contrast, Qingxue's silence is particularly striking.
The spark of revenge that had just ignited seemed to be plucked cleanly by an invisible hand and thrown directly into the audience, causing countless vigorous reactions.
However, Qingxue is not included.
"Oh my~ Oh my—Rikkai University is really getting serious."
Shiraishi Kuranosuke of Shitenhoji Temple covered the lower half of his face with his hands, looking quite helpless.
"We were talking about blocking the entrance to the resurrection point and killing them, but I didn't expect Rikkai University to not even give Seigaku a chance to breathe this time."
“How terrifying—”
He dragged out the last word, his eyes fixed on the legendary Rikkai University captain who was walking straight onto the court, racket in hand and coat on.
I don't know whether he was expressing admiration for Rikkai University or for the director of Rikkai University who was able to make such a decision.
It was the first time that Fuji Shusuke faced off directly on the court against the man who was praised by the outside world as the "Son of God".
A gentle and polite smile, and cold and ruthless methods, together build up a Yukimura Seiichi.
"Well, thank you for your guidance, Fuji-kun."
Slowly, irises bloomed, and Yukimura Seiichi smiled and reached out his hand through the net.
"...Yes, I'll be happy to hear your advice."
Fuji Shusuke took over and stretched out his hand to shake it.
Seigaku vs Rikkai University, S2 Singles 2 Match,
Maybe it's the last battle...
On the verge of happening!
The atmosphere here was tense and anxious, while on the other side, Jibaimao was moving quickly through the audience.
If the special NPC is watching the player, then they must be in the surrounding area.
Players searched the map, looking everywhere, jumping up and down, and almost going everywhere.
He was running at full speed, which made it difficult for Genichirō Sanada and Renji Yanagi who were following closely behind him.
It's been too long since I've been tossed around by a chicken and a cat, and I was almost fooled by his anthropomorphic appearance.
For a moment, they almost forgot that the little chicken cat in front of them was the one who could turn the entire Rikkai University upside down.
I watched in horror as the cat skimmed the water like a dragonfly, passing over the heads of the unsuspecting audience.
Sanada and Yanagi were really sweating.
They both looked at each other and had to accept their fate and continue chasing.
[——Ding Ding! Special NPC Mifune Nyudo (U17) is watching you!]
Players continue to narrow their search range.
From the time the game is loaded to now, there have been two special NPCs.
Yukimura Seiichi, a special NPC in the Rikkai University camp, runs a seed shop with a cheerful style of half-buy, half-give away - it is definitely the biggest help for players in the early stages!
The special NPC Echizen Nanjiro of the Qingxue affiliated camp officially appeared and opened the weekly section for players. Weekly refreshes and weekly challenges successfully brought players huge amounts of experience and numerical improvements.
The third special NPC that appears now,
Representing the new map and new camp——U17,
Players have a hunch that this special NPC is definitely different from the previous ones!
U17 head coach, Nyudo Mifune,
At this moment, he was standing at a viewing point, carrying his wine bottle with him, his eyes quickly glancing at the game going on on the field.
My peripheral vision shifted slightly, and I caught a glimpse of a figure wearing sunglasses and leisurely watching the game with his sleeves in his hands somewhere in the audience.
"Humph...that guy is here too,"
He glanced around and was about to retract his gaze. He had a rough idea of the strength of all the contestants in this competition.
Apart from the ones on the field now, the only ones worth noting are the two guys from before.
Finally something interesting this year.
Mifunerudo opened the wine flask, poured himself a sip and put it on his waist.
After judging the outcome, he looked around and turned to leave.
Just as he turned around to leave, a dark shadow finally climbed up from the stands using his hands and feet!
Mifunerudo turned around, so he could only catch a glimpse of the black traces from the corner of his eye.
But he didn't pay much attention to it, thinking it was the audience in the stands or something else.
Until the dark shadow climbing up became clearer and clearer, climbing higher and higher,
The higher I climb...
After the breathless Sanada Genichirō and Yanagi Renji finally climbed up from the stands using their hands and feet,
I looked up and saw
The two were held in place, speechless for a long time.
It was not for anything else, but Yagi Kei... had already climbed onto Mifune Nyudo's back without him noticing, and was even eager to move towards the back of his head.
Mifune Nyudo was keenly aware of the sight coming from behind him. He turned around and saw Sanada Genichirō and Yanagi Renji standing still.
He glanced at the two of them.
For some reason, the two boys' eyes trembled, and they looked at him hesitantly.
After looking at them again, Mifune Nyudo narrowed his eyes and finally caught the source of the familiar feeling in his heart.
These two guys... are the pair who were playing doubles on the court just now.
As for the strength... it's just so-so.
But now he's following me, what's his purpose...
In the brief few seconds of staring at each other, Mifunerudo's mind was filled with thoughts.
These two guys probably don't know him, and the U17 plan has always been kept secret and carried out strictly, with no signs of being leaked.
But they were staring at him now, which was abnormal.
There's definitely something wrong.
Mifune Nyudo was drunk: "Hey, kid, why are you two staring at me like that—"
“——!!”
Before he could even finish his words, he saw the expressions of the two people in front of him became even stranger.
One has a face as black as charcoal, the other has squinting eyes and frowns so furrowed they can kill a mosquito.
Mifune Nyudo felt a chill on his back for some reason. He followed his instinct and looked back.
Empty.
He turned his head again, and the expressions of the two people opposite him were even worse.
If I had to describe it, it was like eating a fly.
Suddenly, he felt a heaviness on his head, as if there was a little more weight.
Mifunerudo didn't care. Seeing that the two strange guys in front of him didn't say anything or move, he didn't feel like getting entangled with them.
He turned and was about to leave——
"--Wait a moment!"
He turned around and saw the dark-skinned boy speaking in a deep voice. Seeing him turn around, the dark-skinned boy struggled to organize his words.
"You...you,"
Genichirō Sanada even used honorifics, "Could you please wait a moment?"
Mifune Nyudo really had no patience this time and said impatiently, "Hey, boys, my time is precious. I don't have time to play house with you. If you have something to say, tell me now!"
Sanada felt a headache. Once he looked up, he could see more clearly the dirty cat on the back of the head of the fat, unkempt uncle in front of him... Junior,
For a moment, I didn't know whether I should remind this unkempt uncle that there was a person on the back of his head, or remind the younger generation that they should at least clean themselves up.
For example, Atobe Keigo or Tezuka Kunimitsu...
Sanada Genichirō's head hurt even more when he saw this scene and remembered what he was thinking.
Sanada leaves the field and is replaced by Yanagi.
Liu chose his words carefully, paused, and asked, "Do you feel...something is a little heavy?"
Mifune:?
What are these two guys up to?
But he had to admit, he really felt a heaviness on his head, and this heaviness was gradually increasing, as if it was getting heavier... heavier...
Genichirō Sanada and Renji Yanagi watched helplessly as the cat had completely climbed onto the head of this strange uncle who was almost a homeless man.
Stand on your feet, raise your hands high,
Proudly accepting the attention and admiration of the whole world——
“…”
"Now, can you still get it out?"
"...It's a bit difficult, and we need to think about it carefully."
Mifunerudo listened for a while but didn't understand, so he just watched the two boys playing dumb.
He became increasingly impatient, and his last bit of patience was almost exhausted.
This time, no matter how much Sanada Genichirō and Yanagi Renji tried to reach out to Erkang to save the relationship, he never looked back.
——What a waste of time, he doesn't have time to play house with these two guys.
Genichirō Sanada and Renji Yanagi exchanged glances and confirmed the final battle plan.
It is impossible to directly snatch the cat away, but it is also impossible not to snatch the cat away. If you let the cat climb to the top of this homeless weird uncle, I don’t know what excessive behavior he will do later.
For everyone's physical and mental health, now is the best time to take action!
Aiming at Mifunerudo who was leaving with his back to them, there was no one around him.
At this time, if you sprint past quickly and divert the attention of this homeless weird uncle, the success rate of grabbing the cat and running away is very close to - 1%!
“…”
Sanada Genichirō was silent for a moment, then slowly looked at Yanagi Renji, "Are you serious?"
Since the younger generation has already reached the top of this homeless weird uncle, they will not be pulled down so easily. Liu has already combined all the situations and probabilities to come up with this conclusion that is extremely close to 1%.
Even 1% is already amazing!
Sanada has something to say, but now, even if he doesn't want to be serious, he has to be serious.
After exchanging glances several times, the division of labor was finally determined.
Genichirō Sanada sprints, Renji Yanagi assists.
Sensing the heavy footsteps coming from behind him, Mifune Nyudo felt impatient. What were these two guys planning to do?
He turned his head one last time and looked down to see Genichirō Sanada rushing towards him with his palm extended, aiming for his face.
This is... a sneak attack?!
Mifune Nyudo's heart trembled, and he ducked to avoid the attack with agility that was no less than Sanada's.
But as soon as he lowered his head, he felt an immense heaviness on his head!
It was so heavy that he could only dodge a short distance.
Something's wrong—what on earth happened to him?!
Mifune was shocked when he entered the road.
He didn't dodge, and Sanada's hand just went towards the cat on his head.
He evaded successfully, and Sanada's hand would not touch him.
But it happened to be this perfect position, neither up nor down, neither left nor right—
A wonderful scene appeared.
Genichirō Sanada slapped Mifune Nyudo right in the face!
"Bang!" With a very loud sound,
Suddenly, the world was silent.
Yanagi Renji, who was still preparing to play assist, slowly glanced at Sanada, whose eyes began to twitch after he struck the palm, and then slowly glanced at the homeless weird uncle who was controlled by Ippo and fell into silence.
He hesitated to speak.
"Hey... Hey, so much..."
This scene was beyond their imagination, and no matter how they handled it, it seemed to be wrong.
The conflict has shifted from Jibaimao and Mifune Nyudo to Sanada Genichirō and Mifune Nyudo.
No, it was the slap and the three boats entering the way.
“Damn brat—!!”
Mifune's hair stood on end as he was about to explode with anger. He looked like he was about to explode. The moment he swung his palm and was about to attack Sanada Genichirō,
Smart player - poured a bucket of juice into his mouth which was wide open due to anger.
Just give it an A, add a little favorability,
hey-hey.
“…”
“…”
Even Sanada and Yanagi had to admit that the youngster's move was truly brilliant.
It's not just the conflicts that have been resolved; the people are almost resolved.
“Ghost—ghost ghost ghost uiiiiiiiiii…”
After murmuring a few times, intermittently until it was almost inaudible,
There was a loud bang like a huge mountain collapsing.
Mifunerudo maintained the posture of stretching his hands forward and opening his mouth wide, but his eyes rolled back and he lost consciousness on the spot.
There was even a faint green, swaying liquid oozing from the corner of his mouth...
“…”
With such a complicated mood, Yanagi and Sanada watched the younger generation, who kept spinning 360 degrees and jumping, and then landed perfectly on one leg.
For a moment, I didn't know whether to reprimand or praise him. After all, he had indeed solved the big problem in a unique way.
Don’t ask how it was solved, it was solved anyway.
"...Call 120,"
“…This is the only way.”
In just a few words, the two of them quietly moved Mifunerudo Hanchi Hanchi to a cool place, called the medical team of the competition, and slowly withdrew after completing their mission.
When he turned around, he saw that Jibaimao had already taken the wine jug from the homeless man and walked away.
[Pickup] With one shot, a bucket of Gui Juice knocks down the special NPC, and the player's eyes light up!
Sure enough, after giving the gift, the special NPC’s favorability increased, and he started to drop equipment on the player!
The evil little hand touches it,
-Click!
[Mifune Nyudo's Gourd Wine Flask: It looks a little dirty and smells a little bad. It's a homeless outfit. Wear it and you will be the most handsome homeless person in the audience!
Additional: Equipment can temporarily confuse nearby NPCs and become U17 head coach Mifune Nyudo!
Additional 2: You can unlock the [Mining] section after entering Map U17 (Back Mountain)!
Player: “!!”
The cat, delighted to have acquired the equipment, ran away in great joy and disorder.
“…”
Witnessing this scene, the two who really wanted to tell their juniors not to pick up everything thought that the cat would even rummage through the trash can, so snatching the homeless man's wine bottle seemed like nothing.
It's good enough that I didn't steal the homeless people's food.
It’s good enough that I don’t pick up the garbage on the ground to eat.
"……well."
“…”
"...Are you still following?"
Genichirō Sanada remained silent and accepted his fate.
"……and."
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