Chapter 76: Update 1 + Update 2: The player's third skill is officially released! ...
There was silence inside and outside the stadium.
It's not that I don't want to talk, but the miracle of a mute speaking is too strange, and the content of his words...
The members of the Ice Emperor team reviewed the situation for a long time before they could barely piece together the words of this sentence.
Oh, so much... What does it mean to "flash like a butterfly into a wall, 365 degrees, Thomas, without a single spin, 100% sure to catch a knife with his bare hands, and the scheming frog touches your belly"?
Why is it that I can barely understand each word when I read it separately, but when I put them together they don't make any sense at all...
The Hyotei side was confused and bewildered, while the Rikkai side, led by Genichirō Sanada, had faces as dark as coal.
In addition, some unknown groups, mainly Marui Bunta, Kirihara Akaya, and Niou Masaharu, were inexplicably lamenting, "How could they say such things at once!"
No...what on earth are you so proud of? ! !
After clicking the skill name, the player waits eagerly for the NPC's next reaction.
How about it, do you want to praise the player’s wisdom?
As the first to be hit, the expression on Tezuka's face could no longer be seen. He looked into the eyes of Mushroom Head, who had raised his dead fish eyes.
Wise Mushroom Head: (Expectation)
Silent Atobe Keigo: "..."
Wise Mushroom Head: (Expectation) (Expectation)
Atobe Keigo gritted his teeth and said, "Hahahaha, butterfly ball... I already know what it is, that's it!"
Atobe Keigo turned around and left with his racket, leaving the players who were still waiting for a reply confused.
Are you not going to brag anymore? Are you not going to brag anymore?
No more praise!?
Atobe walked hurriedly, and although his expression remained unchanged, the people at Hyotei who knew him best could still see his evasion from his cold and gorgeous appearance.
So... you said it was a 'butterfly ball', but you didn't even remember it, right?!
Of course, it is impossible to say this, and it is impossible to say it again.
Thinking about how he had just given up his patience and was ready to listen to the name of the move from this Rikkai University freshman,
Since he's a Rikkai University player, no matter how outrageous or unconventional he is, he should still have some basic taste...
Totally wrong!
It’s totally wrong!!
What about 'Your Butterfly Flash... Thomas... One Hundred Percent, Frog...', even Atobe Keigo couldn't help but be deeply affected by the mysterious impact brought by this long series of combinations.
He immediately suppressed the emotion, forced himself to calm down, and his insight came back online.
Pressing down slightly with his fingers on his brow bone, he locked the figure of the black-haired boy, who was separated by a net, within his sight.
Using such a trick in the first ball of the serving game is either to show off one's power or to have a backhand in mind.
No matter which one it is, it will affect his mentality in disguise.
But if you are aiming for this purpose, then you are totally wrong.
He, Atobe Keigo, would definitely not be defeated by this blow——
Click on "Power" to try it out.
Throw the ball, jump, swing the racket, hit——
“Bang!!”
"--boom!!"
A goal that caught people off guard.
Or to be more precise, an unexpected goal.
Atobe slowly lowered his head and looked at his empty open hands.
Just a few seconds ago, he was tightly gripping a racket that best fit the curvature of his palm.
Ten meters away, behind Atobe who was standing still,
The wire mesh fence surrounding the entire stadium has been torn apart with a huge hole!
Great strength, unparalleled strength,
Because everything happened too fast, the whining and impact of the tennis ball rubbing against the racket surface, mixed with the pain of the racket breaking free from the hand, broke through the obstacles at a moment that the senses could not even fully grasp.
The body instinctively loosened its hands when it sensed the imminent danger that could be fatal.
Therefore, Atobe did not end up like Captain Seirin in the Kanagawa Prefecture regional competition, who faced Yagi Kei's ball head-on and was sent flying backwards with a 360-degree spin along with the racket.
The racket just spun 360 degrees and flew out. It was really a cause for celebration... really a cause for celebration...
“—No!! Even if the racket flew out, it would still be weird!!”
"Although there have been instances of rackets slipping out of hands during more serious matches, but... this racket has already flown like a meteor. It's so supermodel no matter how you look at it!!"
The passers-by who were almost taken away by mistake screamed a fatal cry.
The Rikkai people, who were inexplicably feeling guilty even though they hadn't hit the ball, said: "..."
Marui Fumita said weakly: "We...should have told Kei...to try not to destroy the venue, right?"
Jack Kuwahara: "Yes... yes..."
Niou Masaharu frowned, "It seems Kei didn't remember anything at all."
Genichiro Sanada: "..."
“—Too lax!!”
Atobe was not injured because he let go in time, and the lucky spectator next to the wire fence with a big hole in it was not injured because he dodged quickly.
A world where only the tennis court net and Atobe's racket were damaged was achieved.
The game was called for a pause again. The Hyotei players looked at Etobe who took out a new racket from the bag on Kabata's back and tried it out. The players looked at each other, wanting to say something but stopping themselves.
Finally, Atobe, who was still lost in thought, noticed that they were about to speak again, so he lowered his brows and asked back, "Just say whatever you want to say. I'm not easily defeated!"
Everyone in the Ice Emperor: "..."
They looked at each other and became more certain.
Mukaito scratched his face hesitantly, "Haha... Of course, we're not too worried about your mental state, Atobe."
"What we mean is..."
"If things continue like this, Atobe, will your racket... really be enough?"
Atobe Keigo: “…”
One ball can damage a racket. Judging from the destructive power of that kid from Rikkai University, even if we rush to buy a new one now, it seems that we can't keep up with the speed of his destruction.
"—So, we're here to help you!"
Mukaito coughed, stretched out his hand, clenched his fist and made a gesture.
"Swish, swish——"
More than 200 people from the Hyotei Tennis Club stood up in a mighty procession.
The defenseless members of his school were frightened by their coordinated actions and turned around to look at them in confusion.
All the figures in Hyotei school uniforms, at the same gesture, pulled out their rackets from behind their backs. Suddenly, in a flash, the ground was covered with rackets.
——It has almost become so powerful that it covers the sky and the sun!
"Captain Atobe! We're here to help you!!"
"Let's form your racket, Minister—"
"We have two hundred rackets!"
The shouts echoed one after another. Standing next to the coach's chair, Atobe Keigo looked at the group of members who were under his command and obeyed his orders. Even his expression was slightly moved.
But soon, a calmer and more composed aura surrounded the Ice Emperor's King.
He raised his left arm high, and as he moved, a rain of red roses fell from nowhere.
The people from Seigaku and Fudomine looked at the rain of petals that suddenly began to fall in bewilderment.
But this is not over yet. It started with a low hum, then turned into a huge whisper, the sound became louder and louder, as if it was a war drum from the heart.
One after another, the sound hit the eardrum clearly and loudly.
"The winner is Hyotei!! The winner is Atobe!!"
"The winner is Hyotei! --The winner is Atobe!"
The atmosphere was heated up to a climax, and people from Seigaku, Fudomine, and Rikkai University gathered around to watch.
Both the members of Hyotei Club and the Hyotei Club captain have been completely immersed in the art of this performance and cannot extricate themselves.
Everyone who witnessed this scene didn't know what expressions to make, and the players who were fighting in a straight line, "crunch, crunch" while chewing their hard-to-chew cookies, sat silently on the throne of coach chair + referee chair + pony, looking down at this group of NPCs who had started celebrating for no reason.
Although it is difficult to understand, it does not seem that difficult to understand.
NPCs suddenly starting to celebrate happens all the time in any game, and it's completely acceptable to players.
The player was calm and composed, like an old monk in meditation, without any panic.
The people at Rikkai University were silent.
"...Why do I feel that these people from Hyotei are not normal..." It was difficult and difficult. Although his family was suffering, he was still relatively polite to the team from other schools. Marui chose his words carefully.
Jack Sangyuan covered his face with his hands, unable to bear the sight: "Maybe... that's their style, Bunta, we should respect it..."
“—Damn it! This is too bad!!”
The sudden outburst of words made everyone in Rikkai look sideways. The person who spoke was none other than Kirihara Akaya, who was filled with righteous indignation and clenched his fists.
No one knew what had suddenly gone wrong with him, but because of the precedent of the cat-breaking incident, no one dared to provoke him directly.
Cautiously making contact, Niou Masaharu slowly spoke, "What's wrong with you, Akaya?"
Kirihara Akaya turned back angrily: "What if they lead Kei astray by doing this!"
"——What if I lead Kei astray?"
"——What should I do, Kei?!"
"--what to do!"
Echoes, layers of excitement fade away,
Only the Rikkai people were left standing there, their minds blank, confused, and dazed for a moment.
"Eh... Although this may not be reasonable, but... Kei's level, will he really not lead them astray?"
Kirihara Akaya: “!!”
The one with the kelp hair asked, "What the hell are you talking about?" with a surprised look.
The Rikkai public once again deeply realized how long-lasting the friendship between the two hells was. It was so long that they couldn't help but wonder if Yagi Kei had given Kirihara Akaya some rat poison...
At the very least, people can't...shouldn't...use filters this thick! ?
Rikkai University fell into a confused silence about the future.
The situation on the field changes rapidly.
After measuring the field data and confirming that we can still hold on and play the rest of the game,
The referee team finally let the two contestants enter the field, but the staff looked at Mushroom Head like they were facing a great enemy, staring at him closely with one eye after another.
It was as if he would suddenly erupt like a tornado and destroy the entire Kanto tournament venue...
If players could now understand the NPC's inner thoughts, they would definitely think they were overthinking it.
Before going on stage, the special NPC Yukimura Seiichi put on a gentle smile and whispered to Jibaimao,
"Yagi, if possible... could you please go a little slower? Rikkai University's renovation expenses... are already in the red."
He tried to be polite but still managed to say, "If this continues, even if we are sold, we might..."
Player: “…”
Okay, he understands, he understands everything,
Before the game locks up, the player quickly switches the attack mode manually.
Damn, this game is so tricky!
If this continues, the player will soon be reduced to the Yuan family!
Standing on the court, silently staring at the elite challenge BOSS on the other side of the net, the skill wheel circled around.
The value can't be too critical or it will be punished, but hitting it lightly is too waterproof.
Is this what it feels like to be a top student controlling your grades...
The player was immersed in his own thoughts, while Atobe Keigo on the other side was already on full alert.
Although I didn't ask for the name of the second serve, I think... it definitely wouldn't be too serious. After all, anyone who can come up with a name like 'You Butterfly Flash Hit the Wall 365 Degrees Thomas Without Spinning 100% Catch the Blade with Bare Hands, the Scheming Frog Touches Your Belly'... really needs to hire an expert.
I already have two special moves, the prototypes of which appeared in the preliminary round of the Kanagawa Prefecture Tournament against Seirin Junior High School.
If I'm not mistaken... this kid from Rikkai University probably doesn't have any more tricks up his sleeve.
Now, as long as we deal with it well and find the flaws in these two methods to crack them, we can reverse the decline.
The black-haired boy held the ball, thinking about something, and then loosened his grip slightly, and the ball naturally fell vertically.
When the onlookers were wondering what he was going to do, he swung his racket lightly.
"...Is he letting the water out?"
"Isn't that too much of a disrespect for Atobe?"
"What a cocky boy!"
"Atobe—show him some color!"
The shouts from the sidelines continued, but Atobe Keigo was not distracted and focused all his energy on this ball.
Don't underestimate this kid, even if his behavior seems abnormal - appearing at this time is definitely not right!
When the racket touched the sphere, the entire contact space was slightly distorted for a moment.
Atobe's eyes caught it, and his nerves immediately tensed up, and he moved quickly according to his instinct.
The yellow ball passed through the net like lightning. Atobe took a few big steps and arrived just in time. He raised his arm and swung it. The huge impact hit his arm. Although it was difficult to withstand it for a while,
But thanks to the experience of the previous inning and a half, he was mentally prepared to catch the ball with a heavy hand. Sure enough, it was difficult to catch as expected... so he caught it as expected!
Quickly switch from one hand to two hands, hold the racket tightly with both hands, and hit it hard and pull it back quickly!
This was the first time that Keigo Atobe successfully returned Yagi Kei's serve in this match!
The Hyotei members on both sides cheered for him! A noisy and enthusiastic atmosphere suddenly arose, and Atobe did not relax his vigilance at all.
If you keep your feet after returning a shot, you are retreating.
This isn't the end yet - considering the strength of the guy opposite, he definitely has more tricks up his sleeve!
The yellow ball was as fast as lightning, cutting through space and sprinting straight into the black-haired figure at the bottom line. He raised his eyes slightly,
Yagi Kei took two steps to the left, turned around and hit back with a high shot -
“—Just in time!”
This completely complied with Keigo Atobe's idea and perfectly fulfilled the prerequisite for him to launch the "Waltz Towards Destruction".
Unexpectedly, this kid from Rikkai University actually dared to hit a high ball towards him. Atobe Keigo observed whether he had any tricks up his sleeve while seizing this opportunity.
In one fell swoop, Atobe Keigo jumped from the spot.
“That’s—!”
As soon as they saw his opening move, someone who recognized him immediately shouted, "He's appeared—!"
"—That's Atobe's ultimate move! A waltz toward destruction!"
As the words fell, Atobe jumped high and swung his racket down heavily. The return ball was given full rotation and flew towards the wrist of the black-haired figure on the other side of the net at lightning speed and at an extremely tricky angle!
This move of Atobe showed no mercy at all, and was almost the limit of his strength.
When Kei Yagi single-handedly entered Hyotei, Atobe used this move in his battle with him.
At that time, Yagi Kei was knocked out and was spitting blood while flying out.
Although that scene also left a considerable psychological shadow on Atobe, regardless of other things on the tennis court,
——For Hyotei’s victory!
The tennis ball was incredibly tricky, clinging to the wrist of the dark-haired figure holding the racket. Seeing the fierce competition, the power was evenly matched.
Everyone's attention was focused on this ball. If Tobe's attack was successful, it would mean that the horn of counterattack would be sounded soon!
The black-haired boy lowered his eyelids slightly and seemed to frown slightly.
It was just this tiny movement, but the observant Tezuka was definitely thinking!
Found it—this kid’s weak spot that can be attacked!
One, two, three tense seconds...
In the midst of a long-decided outcome, there was a slight tremor, and the sound of the racket hitting the ground was extremely pleasant.
The yellow ball finally reached the path that Atobe desired, and suddenly bounced back and flew towards him.
His body instinctively followed the next step, and he leaped high again, his raised racket facing the sunlight, and even the sight of everyone present.
And facing the black-haired figure who is about to be sanctioned - across the net!
"bring it on!"
Atobe Zhangyang finally showed some of his high-spirited look.
"—Immerse yourself in my magnificent aesthetic skills!"
All in one go, the jump, the swing, the smash, and when the ball lands—'BOOM!'
“…”
The hair on the head trembles slightly,
The ball brushed past, the tail of the eye slowly moved to the bottom, and the eyeball finally caught the ball that fell on the bottom line.
Then came the referee's whistle and the score being turned to the next page.
"Rikkai University·Kei Yagi VS Hyotei·Keibe Keigo: 30:0!"
There was a lot of noise inside and outside the stadium.
The crowd, not knowing what had happened, whispered to each other.
"What's going on? Why did Hyotei's Atobe suddenly stop moving?"
"That's weird. The first-year from Rikkai University wasn't serving very fast, was he? Compared to his previous serve, it was actually quite slow. Why is Atobe so motionless?"
Even for Hyotei's members, it was very difficult to understand.
Yuushi Oshizuka went over the previous match in his mind again.
Yagi Kei twisted the ball and swung the racket lightly. The speed of the ball was not fast and the angle was not tricky. Apart from his usual unique strength, it looked like a ball that could be hit back by pulling.
However, Keigo Atobe, who was facing this ball, seemed to have his hands and feet restricted. During the whole process of the ball passing through the net and even turning over, he couldn't even react at all, let alone fight back!
Aside from the increasingly clear arc of a swaggering smile on his face, there was nothing else...
etc,
Yuushi Ozuki slowly realized a possibility, his pupils suddenly shrank and he quickly looked up at Atobe on the field.
Mukai Taketo was still a little confused, and vaguely sensed Oshitari's movements, "What's wrong, Yushi..."
"It's bad," Oshitari Yuushi's voice was cold and heavy.
The Hyotei regulars who didn't react looked at each other in bewilderment.
Oshitari pushed his glasses up, tapped the frames with his fingers, and finally said, "Atobe... must be haunted by that ball now."
"...If I'm not mistaken, this shot should be Yagi's new attack method, the third move that has never appeared before."
Liu's voice resounded throughout the Rikkai University team, causing everyone to look towards him.
Marui Fumita said in surprise, "Kui's new attack method...?"
Jack Sangyuan also noticed Liu's subsequent words: "Is there a third trick?"
Liu said succinctly, "In my observations of Yagi, during the Kanagawa regional tournament, he had already shown the rudiments of a butterfly shot and a spin shot in his match against Seirin. However, judging by Yagi's six-dimensional data and subsequent attack methods, there's still one shot that hasn't been officially revealed."
He spoke, opening the notebook in his hand, which was filled with detailed records of the data updates of Yagi Kei.
"So, my judgment of this goal may seem simple, but it is actually the third goal that never happens in this world."
Liu turned his eyes to the side, looking at the figure on the court who spun the racket lightly and easily.
"It was a sideways blow to the mind... Considering Atobe's reaction to the ball, it's clear."
Liu whispered, "This shot creates a perfect illusion for the opponent, enough to make them indulge in it."
“…”
“………”
After Liu's conclusion was made, everyone fell into an unspeakable silence.
To create a perfect illusion that can make even Hyotei, the captain known for his MAX observation ability, and Atobe Keigo fall into it...how far does it have to go?
"as well as,"
As if thinking of something, Liu closed his notebook and added, "Although it looks like the serve is slow and the angle is not tricky, but when comparing it one by one,
"It didn't slow down by 1% at all,"
"—From the perspective of basic power, speed, and landing point, this shot has a 100% overlap with the previous return shot."
Speaking at the same time as Yanagi, Inui Sadaharu adjusted his glasses.
His voice was very flat, but the words that came out of his mouth extended some kind of terrifying imagination.
No one who heard this wanted to get close, but the conclusion formed in their brain uncontrollably.
"This shot not only fooled Atobe..."
Kikumaru's voice trembled slowly, and underneath it was hidden the equally trembling emotions of others.
"—and even deceived...everyone who witnessed the shot."
Dead silence, dead silence is spreading,
Atobe Keigo took a long time to move slowly, his gray-black pupils quickly scanning the ball's landing point at the end of his eye, and then quickly scanning the racket that Yagi Kei held in his hand from beginning to end.
Finally, sweep under your feet,
motionless,
He didn't move.
There is no 'Waltz Towards Destruction',
There is no "the winner is Hyotei, the winner is Atobe",
Yes, there is only one point that was easily won as soon as the referee whistle fell.
A point that was calmly scored by Yagi Kei,
Atobe stopped smiling, his raised cheeks and expression showed a sense of heaviness that the Hyotei people had never seen before.
And he was only separated by a net,
The black-haired boy, who was being watched, looked over unconsciously.
In his hands, the yellow tennis ball leaped up and down,
Like a miracle that is hard for ordinary people to grasp, it will disappear in the blink of an eye.
But now,
But he held it in his fingertips.
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