Chapter 204: Players lead U17 vs. America...
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[Players, please challenge UR NPC - Ralph Reinhardt! ]
Once the system message prompts, the player's personal task is refreshed.
[New main quest: I want to become the world's number one tennis player!]
【Mission details:——Defeat all opponents.
Current task progress:——75%! 】
UR NPC-Ralph Reinhardt is the opponent for the remaining 30% of the new main mission!
But is Ralph Rinehart all of that 30%, or just a part of it?
You just don't know - no, that's not the point at all!
The focus at this time is the UR-level opponent that appears again!
——Experience packs delivered to your door, skill books delivered to your door,
It has been delivered to you, please accept it.
I accept this one and I accept that one, in short - I accept them all!
The U-17 Japanese national team is still waiting for the roster for the match against the U-17 American national team from Kei Yagi.
Instead of waiting for the name list, I got a stupid cat who wrote his name on it first!
“…”
“……?”
"...Ya-Yagi-kun?"
Looking at each other, bewildered,
Hey, what is going on?
After the match with the captain of the U-17 French national team, Leopold Camus,
I always thought it was not his turn to fight yet.
Only in the end, facing the biggest one——
No, Kei Yagi is also a player for the U-17 Japanese national team!
Correspondingly, Kei Yagi also has the same right to compete.
So now it is...
Head Coach Yagi/kun/classmate/adult——is murderous intent spreading everywhere?!
Looking again, it was absolutely correct!
Such a powerful aura, such a sharp gaze, such a terrifying pressure, such...
With the help of filters, fear reaches its peak.
No one dared to say anything to Yagi Kei about being the first to put his name on the list.
--joke.
Who dares to refute the chicken and the cat!
First, 'Kei Yagi',
Then came the next—two doubles to two singles, all lined up neatly on the paper.
U-17 Japan National Team vs. U-17 USA National Team, player roster,
Officially listed,
"U-17 World Cup quarter-finals—"
"U-17 Japan National Team vs. U-17 USA National Team,"
"JAPAN VS AMERICAN, GAME D2—Double Two!"
"The Japanese team—serve first!"
As soon as the match started, the audience seats were full of cheers. When the match entered the semi-finals, almost all the audiences flocked to the two stadiums.
On the other side, the U-17 German team is playing against the U-17 Spanish team.
The world's No. 1 and perennially victorious German team, led by Jurgen Barisavich-Volker, should have been a highly anticipated star player.
However, a dark horse suddenly appeared and cut him down.
In addition, this year's U-17 Spanish national team is full of talents.
The match between the German team and the Spanish team was difficult to tell at the moment.
What is even more difficult to distinguish is the match between the Japanese team and the American team currently taking place on the court!
We won the first place in the world, No. 23, and defeated the Swiss team and the French team ranked No. 2 and No. 3 respectively.
Even in the open warm-up exhibition match, they defeated the No.1 German team.
The inferior offends the superior,
This is exactly the kind of drama the audience needs!
The second doubles team was Irie Kanata and Tachibana Yoshihei.
The two teamed up to face Dudu Ovando of the U-17 US team.
"good boyse on!"
Dudu Oufanduo went up to greet him directly. Irie Kanata adjusted his glasses and responded with a smile.
In this match, junior high school student Ikari Tachibana Yoshihei, who was sent out for the first time, also faced off against the second doubles player of the US team.
The atmosphere was harmonious and the two sides got along very naturally, without too much confrontation or tension.
"Then, let's have a wonderful battle—"
As soon as the whistle blows, the game officially begins.
The Japanese team served first, and the one who picked up the racket to serve was Kanata Irie!
Move quickly and agilely, without any hesitation,
A ball was played, completely different from his gentle and soft image.
It's like a sheep carrying a cannon!
But the two members of the American team were not surprised at all.
When the Japanese team was playing against the team in front of them, the American team members had already started watching and analyzing the game, for this game that would take place sooner or later!
The U-17 Japanese national team's reputation as a "demolition team" has been thoroughly established.
It is well-known among the national teams of the U-17 World Cup for its violence, destructive power and explosiveness.
“I CAN DO IT!”
Dudu Oufando's junior high school teammate took the call and took a step forward to intercept the ball with his racket. He was fully prepared.
I have to say that the American team was well prepared.
But even so, the members of the U-17 Japanese team came fully prepared!
Having gone through the hellish training of blood and fire, life and death,
If you fail, you will die!
——If I am blocked by you so easily, then all the endless suffering I have endured during this period will be completely useless!
“Kaa ...
'Squeak, squeak, squeak, squeak—nothing!'
The ball and the racket made an almost terrifying friction sound, squeaked sharply, and whistled.
Seeing that things were not going well, Dudu Oufanduo immediately stepped forward and came over—
"let me!"
He swung his racket, not despising it,
But at this moment, not using both hands - not using all your strength, is the biggest underestimation!
"Clatter, clatter, clatter—boom, boom!"
All of a sudden, Dudu Ovando's racket was hit hard!
The American team members and the spectators nearby were almost stunned.
The thin, weak, elegant, and gentle Irie Kanata's move was too radical.
The difference is too big!!
“15:0!”
The Japanese team scored the first goal——!
Following closely behind Irie Kanata was none other than Tachibana Yoshihei.
The Fudomine minister was not willing to lag behind. As one of the "Kyushu Twin Heroes" who was as famous as Chitose Chisato,
Tachibana Yoshihei, who led the relatively young Fudomine to the regional competition, was already quite capable.
In addition, he has gone through the hellish devil training.
“——Haaaa!!”
"It's Captain Tachibana's Lion's Le serve!!"
"...Xiao Jin..."
Shiraishi Kuranosuke was already somewhat helpless, as Toyama Kintaro would always give nicknames to other people's skills.
But I couldn't contain my excitement.
As soon as he said this, the atmosphere on the court was ignited.
Tachibana's serve is absolutely on point—it's evolved several levels compared to when he faced Yagi Kei in the Earth Tournament!
It's no longer the same as it was before!
A ball was launched, like a lion, spitting out a burst of anger - extremely terrifying!
Even though the American team had already taken the Japanese team members seriously, both Irie Kanata and Tachibana Yoshihei were new faces.
The information collected is more than one dimension away from the strength that is currently being demonstrated!
"These guys on the Japanese team...are hiding really well!"
“——Beep!”
“30:0!”
After a series of setbacks, Dudu Oufanduo quickly adjusted his state, wiped his face and went back to fight.
Even if we have misjudged the strength of the Japanese team, the game must go on now!
The score cannot be given up!
Dudu Oufanduo in the field thought so.
Kiko Valentine on the sidelines thought so too.
"...Hold on, Dudu,"
Kiko clenched his fists and couldn't help but sweat.
However, he was completely unaware that
So far, it's only the second match.
However, having witnessed how the Japanese team defeated the Greek team, the Swiss team, and the French team, they already had a preconceived notion - from now on, the strength displayed by the Japanese team will only become more terrifying!
Ralph Reinhardt watched what was happening on the court.
He didn't speak.
Slightly narrowing his eyes, his face rarely showed a serious expression,
The sight passed by again,
Ralph Reinhardt passed Echizen Ryuga's direction without any emphasis.
“…”
No matter what he thought in his heart, his expression was very heavy.
Although it was the first time for Irie Kanata and Tachibana Yoshihei to form a doubles team, their tacit understanding was not that of a novice at all.
Irie Kanata did not rush to be the first, but took a step back to support the junior high school student.
Tachibana Yoshihei was even more observant and noticed Irie Kanata's tendency. He did not resist, but stepped forward and displayed his evolved strength!
“——Beep!”
“1:0!”
“——Beep!”
"GAME Japan team, 3:0!"
“——Beep!”
"GAME Irie, 5:1!"
Whistles blew one after another,
Quick, sharp, and to the point,
Until the final sound, piercing the air, announced victory,
"GAME Orange——6:2!"
"U-17 Japan National Team VS U-17 USA National Team - D2 Doubles 2,"
"——Irie Kanata and Tachibana Yoshihei win!"
“——!”
"Got it, got the first victory!"
Irie Kanata and Tachibana Yoshihei came down from the field. Following precedent, they waited in front of the cat.
As expected, the cat remained silent.
“…Not surprising at all.”
Irie patted Tachibana on the back, smiled, and took Tachibana away with him.
D2 doubles team two won the first game, and the next to come on stage was D1 doubles team one!
This time, the contestants sent by Jibaimao are a pair of middle school students——
Yukimura Seiichi and Tezuka Kunimitsu!
“…Wow.”
Seeing the members of this team, anyone who knew a little about their origins murmured in unison.
The dual director of Qingxue University and Lihai University,
The outstanding dark horse and the champion of the undefeated team,
At this moment, standing on the same court,
But it's not about determining who's superior - it's about fighting together and bringing destruction to the opponent!
"Cooperation..."
At the front of the audience, the first-year students of Seigaku who had come to support were quite confused and bewildered.
I had always considered Rikkai University my rival, but I never thought that one day I would see the two ministers join forces and fight on the court.
For a moment, they looked at each other in bewilderment.
"Come on! Everyone, please come on!"
"Anyway—keep going!!"
Tezuka Kunimitsu and Yukimura Seiichi exchanged glances. Tezuka's glasses reflected the light slightly, while Yukimura wore the U-17 junior high school team uniform.
The two stood in front of Yagi Kei who was sitting in the coach's seat.
Yukimura was somewhat helpless, but his eyes still fell on the face of the junior. After looking at him for a while, he smiled and said,
"I understand. If that's what Kei wants, I'll do it."
Tezuka Kunimitsu: "...Don't be careless."
“…”
“…”
The onlookers looked at each other silently, some of them just wanted to watch the fun,
"Although, but...it's time to change your lines, Minister Tezuka!"
The U-17 Japanese national team sent the duo of Tezuka and Yukimura.
On the other side, the U-17 US team,
They sent a pair of partners who were familiar to everyone watching the US vs. Switzerland match.
'Birdman' - Kiko Valentine, and
'Tennis Doctor' - Alan Hopkins!
These two players played as singles against the Swiss team.
Moreover, they gave up the game when they were ahead by a large margin, handing over the victory that could have been won earlier to the Swiss team.
Just to let their leader, Ralph Reinhardt defeat Alexander Amadeus 'fairly' and 'completely'!
Only the leader of the Swiss team, Amadeus, was defeated.
Only then can we truly defeat the Swiss team!
The US team’s conceptual approach – hit the core!
Kiko Valentine and Alan Hopkins came on court with their rackets.
Across the net, the two teams' opponents met face to face.
Yukimura Seiichi smiled and nodded. Although Tezuka Kunimitsu had no expression and a stiff face, he also adjusted his glasses and nodded.
“——Beep!”
The whistle cut through the air, and the American team took the lead in getting the serve.
Kiko Valentine smiled, youthful and lively, "Then - we won't be polite!"
Yukimura Seiichi and Tezuka Kunimitsu held their rackets and stood on the court in an Australian formation, one in front and one behind.
Kiko Valentine serves first—!
“Ka-Aa ...
Although he looks light and well-proportioned, and does not look like a heavy hitter, it does not mean that Kiko Valentine cannot hit a heavy serve.
He is a well-rounded player with balanced strength, speed, agility, skills and brainpower.
Including this ball now——
As he said against Switzerland, 'luck' is also a strength.
A ball suddenly flew out - straight to Tezuka Kunimitsu on the other side of the net!
At the same time, a burst of momentum descended,
What was faster than the perception was the shouting of the spectators on the sidelines.
"——It appeared, the Tezuka Domain!"
The ball heading straight for Tezuka Kunimitsu should have had a very straight trajectory.
But as soon as he got close to Tezuka's area, he began to be twisted and spun, weakened as he spun - until he was sent right onto Tezuka's racket!
"Whoa," Kiko Valentine whistled.
They were not surprised by the scene before them. They had already collected information about this move in the previous battle between Tezuka Kunimitsu and Echizen Ryoma.
But I have to say, this kind of ability is really enviable.
Entering the Tezuka area, without changing his expression, he swung his arms and hit the ball——
"Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang—!"
The ball followed the trajectory assigned by the racket and headed straight for the figure on the other side of the net.
It was Alan Hopkins on the other side of Kiko Valentine!
Alan Hopkins was not surprised that he was chosen as the target of attack.
Or rather, he had already made preparations.
Holding the racket, he squinted his eyes through his glasses and did not directly return the ball. Instead, he glanced at Tezuka Kunimitsu who had returned the ball.
Alan Hopkins raised his arm and swung his racket—"Nothing!"
Unexpectedly crisp and neat,
"Your elbow was injured before."
Alan Hopkins's words were concise and direct.
Even after returning the ball, he adjusted his glasses.
"It's an old injury that has worsened significantly."
Tezuka Kunimitsu hadn't shown any reaction to Alan Hopkins' words, but the Qingxue people watching the game on the sidelines were suddenly excited.
"—Tezuka, Chief Tezuka's elbow!"
"How on earth did he figure that out?"
Momoshiro Takeshi became even more worried and couldn't help but cling to the fence of the viewing platform. "...Could it be that Chief Tezuka's injury is getting worse?"
Yukimura Seiichi glanced at the silent Tezuka Kunimitsu, still smiling.
He turned slightly, put on his coat, walked forward, picked up the racket and swung it at the ball hit back by Alan Hopkins -!
The racket hits the ball, making a noisy friction sound.
One frame of delay, then a sudden counterattack!
The ball went straight past Kiko Valentine and headed straight for Alan Hopkins who was speaking.
Alan Hopkins raised his eyebrows slightly, not surprised at all, and hit the ball again with his racket.
The moment he touched the racket, he paused, as if observing something, and tilted his head to look in the direction of Yukimura Seiichi who hit the ball.
"……oh?"
A sound, neither light nor heavy.
When he paused, the first person to react was not Yukimura Seiichi, but the Rikkai people on the side of the field.
Especially Marui Bunta and Yanagi Renji, even Sanada Genichirō all looked unhappy.
Just by one ball, he was able to identify the old injury of Seigaku's captain, Tezuka Kunimitsu.
"Alan Hopkins, known as the 'Tennis Doctor,'"
The voice of the Phoenix of Byodoin sounded calmly,
"He has an exceptional eye for detail. Many players who have played against him were hit directly in the vital areas, especially those who have suffered hidden injuries in the past."
When Byodoin Phoenix said this, the faces of the Rikkai people gradually tensed up.
Especially Marui Bunta, who couldn't help but cast a worried look towards the field, "Yukimura..."
Adjusting his glasses, Alan Hopkins swung his racket and said thoughtfully,
"... Even so, you managed to pull through and get back on the court."
He did not understand what he said, but immediately, Alan Hopkins' next words came out,
"Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare case."
"If I hadn't met you on the court, I would have really wanted to study it thoroughly."
Alan Hopkins said this, and those who did not understand were puzzled.
But people who are familiar with this keyword, especially those who are tennis players,
Shocked eyes were cast towards Yukimura Seiichi who was standing across from the net. His movements were swift, clear and decisive, without any hesitation.
The strength he even displayed was far beyond that of junior high school and high school students.
"What on earth did this Japanese player go through to recover from Guillain-Barré Syndrome?"
Yukimura Seiichi was not surprised that Alan Hopkins pointed him out.
You can see at a glance that Tezuka Kunimitsu has an old elbow injury.
It's not surprising to see signs of my rehabilitation.
and--
That was all in the past. Now he was standing on the court in top form!
Smiling, Yukimura Seiichi raised his hand and yanked off the U-17 Japanese national team junior high school uniform jacket from his shoulders.
Those who knew him well knew that this was proof that Yukimura Seiichi was serious.
"Since I've been spotted, let's have a serious fight."
Tezuka Kunimitsu and Yukimura Seiichi simultaneously entered a state of concentration, one at the "limit of flawless perfection" while the other was surrounded by the oppressive aura of [Shura Shinto].
Facing their U-17 American team,
Kiko Valentine and Alan Hopkins had to look serious.
"Oh...oh, this feels a bit dangerous~"
Although Kiko Valentine was laughing and speaking in a joking tone, his facial expression was completely serious.
"Lucky, this time it will become part of my strength."
“…Let’s try it.”
The ball spun, flew, and jumped all over the court.
It is visible to the naked eye, judging only from the external performance of the two teams' players,
The two Japanese team members looked normal, not even sweating too much, and looked clean and refreshed.
But the two American players on the opposite side were sweating profusely, panting, and their physical exhaustion was extremely high. The contrast was extremely sharp.
“…”
"……how so?"
"Two middle school students, fighting against high school students, and they're not at all inferior in physical strength... and they're completely ahead—?!"
"No! It's more than that."
"Not only the physical strength—the score, too!"
Without any feeling, I caught the ball one by one,
The score kept climbing.
'1:0'-'2:0'-'3:1'-'4:1'——
Until the last ball,
“——Beep!”
The whistle cuts through the air,
"GAME JAPAN——6:3!"
"Bang!"
“Snap!”
There were two consecutive sounds of the racket hitting the ground.
The audience, engrossed in the dazzling performance of the U-17 Japanese national team, finally pulled their eyes away and looked dully at the two American players on the other side of the net.
Same, similar, the racket slipped out of hand and slid to the ground,
With eyes empty and blank, he looked around.
At first glance, his face looked pale.
“This, this is…”
"What the hell is wrong with them—?!"
The rest of the U-17 American team looked at each other in confusion.
But Ralph Reinhardt took in Kiko Valentine and Alan Hopkins on the court and murmured,
"It's hard for a doctor to heal himself...?"
The whistle that decides everything blows again——!
“Beep beep!”
"U-17 World Cup Quarterfinals, Japan vs. America, D1 Doubles Match,"
The narration is clear in electronic voice.
“——JAPAN WIN!!”
The score came to 2-0,
It was match point for the U-17 Japanese team again.
S3 singles three,
As long as you win,
The U-17 open warm-up exhibition match against Germany, the group stage matches against Greece, Australia, and Switzerland, and the knockout stage matches against Agamemnon and France.
Just one more win.
The U-17 Japanese national team will enter the U-17 World Cup finals——
Make a real history!
Victory or defeat depends on this round.
Not only for the Japanese team, but also for the American team!
Suddenly a loud noise was heard.
Not knowing why, everyone looked over at the sound.
This is exactly the direction of the U-17 US team.
Take a closer look—the players are replaced just before the game!
The singles number 3 who was supposed to appear in S3,
The figure changed,
Holding a racket, he appeared in front of everyone——
He is the captain of the U-17 US national team.
Ralph Reinhardt!
“…”
“… As expected, it appeared.”
"Yeah, at a time like this, he definitely can't hold back."
The Japanese team members were not surprised to see Ralph Reinhardt take the court.
Everyone looked at this match, the three singles players on the roster—
'Oni Jujiro',
The ghost picked up the racket that was placed aside and was about to stand up and walk onto the court.
Suddenly, he sensed the sudden rise of momentum.
After a pause, he slowly looked back.
The black-haired figure sitting on the coach's chair, after a long period of silence,
Finally he moved and stood up.
Facing everyone's gaze, the black-haired figure raised his eyes calmly.
"I'll go."
Just this sentence,
The battle situation reversed——
Ralph Reinhardt walked onto the court, smiling slightly and waiting with his eyes narrowed.
Suddenly, I felt a chill on my back.
Open your eyes the moment you realize it,
In front of him,
The person standing there,
It's Kei Yagi.
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