Chapter 2 Youth Championship
Tokyo.
Ochiai Central Park Tennis Court.
This venue, which once hosted the Tokyo Open Tennis Championships, is currently hosting the National Youth Championships.
In the world of Prince of Tennis, there are more than 800 tennis courts in Tokyo alone, and the tennis atmosphere is much higher than that of the previous world.
The youth championship held this time also attracted a large number of tennis enthusiasts to watch.
Especially the primary school group this time was so exciting that many people were thrilled.
At this point, the competition had already reached the semi-finals, and the two games that had already started were surrounded by spectators.
In addition, there were many reporters holding cameras and frantically taking pictures of the players on the field.
In the corners, you can see many professional scouts wearing sunglasses.
For the current Japanese tennis world, the good seedlings discovered now may all become professional players in the future. Although this "professional" level cannot be compared with the professional level of ATP in the world, tennis is still very popular.
Even if you play professional games in Japan, there is still a huge market.
Shang Shanyou was mixed in the crowd with a tennis bag on his back, silently watching the players on the court.
The one wearing a green headband and having flowing blue hair is the future god child of middle school tennis - Seiichi Yukimura.
This boy, who almost dominated the high school tennis world for three years, did not yet have the power he would have in the future and still looked a little immature.
Having said that, Yukimura's current level is not comparable to that of the opposing player.
The guy named Nagano on the opposite side has been forced into a desperate situation. It seems that he still has some breath left, but Yukimura probably won't let that breath rise.
Uesugi Yuu watched Yukimura's game silently, and in his mind he constantly put himself in the other team's shoes and competed with him.
…
"boom!"
Another beautiful high-pressure shot.
The tennis ball created a gust of air, leaving only a yellow trail.
He pressed hard behind Nagano who was trying to get online.
The last bit of momentum that Nagano had just built up was thus shattered.
The tennis ball bounced off the iron net behind it, with a strong spin.
"it's over."
When Uesugi Yu saw this scene, he knew that the game was over and there would be no suspense in the next game.
"Yukimura~ You are really strong, whether it's your skills, your mentality, or your calculations."
"I really want to compete!"
Uesugi Yuu felt that something in his heart was awakened.
In addition to the joy of meeting the characters for the first time, an impulse to compete with such a talented player is about to emerge.
"Make way, make way."
After looking at Yukimura again, Uesugi Yu squeezed out of the crowd.
There is no rush now. After this competition is over, if nothing unexpected happens, there will be a good show between Tezuka and Sanada.
Shang Shanyou's eyes flashed. This was also the place where the initial bond between these three people was established.
Then Uesugi Yu ran to another court and watched Sanada's game.
This man who would later be called the Emperor of Tennis is now just a little kid like Yukimura and has not grown up at all.
However, with Sanada's strength, he had no rivals in this competition except Yukimura, of course, excluding Tezuka who missed the competition.
Compared to Yukimura's boiling frog in warm water, Sanada 's side is much more imposing.
Because he has been practicing kendo since he was a child, many of his movements are large and wide, and seem very powerful and imposing.
However, in Uesugi Yu's eyes, there were many flaws and loopholes.
"As expected, Sanada hasn't fully integrated kendo into tennis yet, and his skills are far behind Yukimura."
While watching, Uesugi Yuu recorded some of Sanada's current loopholes in his mind.
No wonder Tezuka beat him 6-1 and 6-0, only winning one game in both sets. No wonder he remembered Tezuka for three years.
Tezuka has now mastered the limits of the selfless tempering and has initially completed the domain.
Don't be too strong with this technique.
Uesugi Yuu thought about it and realized that if he were to compete with Tezuka, he would probably have to rely on that move to forcibly break through the blockade of Tezuka's domain.
I wonder how many moves Sanada has developed in Fenghuoshanlin now.
Thinking of this, Shangshan You looked at him with a somewhat pitiful look.
…
The two semi-finals ended quickly, with both sides winning 2-0, Yukimura winning 6-1 and 6-0, and Sanada winning two 6-0s.
The people watching had already realized that Yukimura and Sanada were not on the same level as the others.
These two elementary school students have the potential to be the starting players for those prestigious middle schools.
The final should be more interesting.
However, they didn't know that even the regulars from some famous schools were no match for Yukimura.
The golden age of the Byodoin Phoenix group has just ended in middle school, and they are ready to embark on their journey to the world.
The generation of Yukimura and Tezuka once again continued the golden age of Japanese tennis.
In fact, by the time of Echizen, Kintaro's class could not be considered the golden age, it could only be considered the silver age at best.
Think about Yukimura, Atobe started the big change since the first grade.
Tezuka still lacks determination in this regard. Or perhaps his determination is limited by Seigaku. It may also be related to his six-month exchange in Germany when he was in elementary school.
Shang Shanyou was thinking, his mind was a little scattered, and he didn't notice that the crowd was gradually dispersing.
"Um?"
Sanada, who had just won the game, was wiping the sweat from his head with a towel.
When he took off his hat, his temperament instantly changed.
“That guy…”
Sanada noticed a handsome boy wearing a sports jacket and with brown hair outside the court. He looked about the same age as him. The boy was carrying a black and red tennis bag and watching him from the sidelines.
Due to his sensitivity in swordsmanship, he felt a hint of solemnity.
This person is very strong!
Just as he was about to speak, Yukimura came over from the other side.
"Sanada, is everything going well?"
Yukimura greeted with a smile.
"Well, there is no opponent I can think of in this competition."
Sanada is not arrogant. Apart from Yukimura, he has never seen anyone of his age who can beat him in the circle in Kanagawa.
Upon hearing this, Yukimura smiled and said nothing. This is just how Sanada's character is.
"Let's have another good fight this time."
Looking at the handsome young man in front of him, Sanada put his hat back on and a glimmer of fire ignited in his eyes.
Although he admires and respects Yukimura very much, he will not give up easily if he has the opportunity to challenge someone.
"OK!"
Yukimura smiled as he watched his childhood friend burn.
Maybe this is why he can always be with Sanada.
"correct!"
As if remembering something, Sanada turned around and looked towards the sidelines, but the young man had disappeared.
"Maybe an eliminated contestant?"
Sanada guessed.
"What's wrong?"
Yukimura asked, curious about Sanada's reaction.
"Nothing, I just saw a strange person."
Shaking his head, Sanada stopped thinking too much about the competition with Yukimura soon.
He was very clear about Yukimura's strength. He was much stronger than him, so he had to give it his all to have a chance of winning.
"Maybe we can try that move." Sanada's eyes flickered as he thought of a move he had developed from kendo.
…
When Uesugi Yu saw Yukimura coming, he ran away. Now is not the time to approach him and communicate with him.
Sitting leisurely on a chair in the park, Shangshan You drank orange soda while waiting for the final in an hour.
Just when he was bored, he saw a few guys that surprised him.
