Chapter 82: The National Competition Begins
"Ahem... please take your seats, representatives from each school."
Just when the two teams were in a stalemate, a man in a suit and glasses walked in.
When he noticed that the atmosphere was not right, he coughed and tried to mediate the situation, then allowed the two teams to sit down separately.
It’s interesting to say, this time Mu Zhiteng and Shizi Le are different from other schools who only sent two people. Both of their schools have three people, making it seem like the more people there are, the more momentum there is.
Uesugi Yuu's gaze never left the representatives of Shizile Middle School after they entered the door.
In addition to the dazzling golden hair of Tachibana Jiping, the tall man with dreadlocks who was leading them also caught his attention.
"That's... Fuwa Iron Man!?"
Uesugi Yuu sighed in his heart. In his memory, although he lost to Yukimura in the U17 three years later, he was still a strong player with his No.11 ranking at that time.
"As expected, this year's Lions are very strong. In addition to the doubles team of Tachibana Yoshihei and Chitose Chisato, there is also a very powerful singles team, Fuwa Ironman.
And we cannot rule out the possibility that their other doubles team also has national-level strength. After all, Lion Music's doubles level has been ranked first in the country in the past two years.
As for Mu Zhiteng, there is really nothing to look forward to. It is questionable whether they can enter the semi-finals in their current state. "
"How about the shirt? Is there anyone worth noting?"
After Makino Teng and the members of Shishigaku entered the room, Atobe keenly noticed the seriousness of Uesugi Yuu's expression and asked with some curiosity.
"Um……"
Uesugi Yuu nodded.
This year's Lions are also very strong. If they meet again and their tactical arrangements are unreasonable, even they may fail.
"It's better to share all this information with Atobe."
After thinking about it, Uesugi Yu decided to explain to Atobe.
"Remember what I told you about Kyushu's Lion Music Middle School?
The one with the blond hair and the black fluffy hair should be the super newcomer of Lion Music Middle School this year."
Shangshanyou pointed slightly in the direction where Shizile was sitting and spoke softly.
"oh?"
An interested look suddenly appeared on Atobe's face. Of the super rookies that Kamishima Yuu had mentioned to him before, except for Tezuka and Yukimura, whom he had never seen in action, all the others were very strong.
"Their current level is probably about the same as Oshitari's current level, but their captain should be a very strong national-level singles player."
As Uesugi Yuu said this, he changed the topic to the president of Shizigaku Junior High School.
The current Kyushu duo is only strong in doubles, and has not yet reached the level of double national in singles. But even so, the current strength of Shishile is enough to make Atobe alert, after all, their weakness in doubles is in Hyotei.
"As expected of a national competition, there are more teams than just Rikkai University that can threaten us."
After only a moment's surprise, Totoro's usual confident smile returned to his face. It turned out to be beneficial for Kamisama Yuu to have him come earlier. At least he had a general understanding of the details of many schools.
"Well... it's all thanks to Mu Zhiteng, the dying camel, otherwise it wouldn't be so easy to find out the details of Shizile."
Shang Shanyou also smiled, in addition to comparing with the situation in his memory. The momentum of the confrontation between Shizi Le and Mu Zhi Teng before made many people have more calculations in their minds.
…
Seeing that the atmosphere had calmed down, the spokesperson of the organizer said a few brief words and then started the drawing of lots.
Except for the champions and runners-up of Kanto and Kansai, Nagoya in the Chubu region, and Shishiraku in the Kyushu region, these six schools will have a bye. The remaining twenty teams will need to compete for ten places in the top sixteen in the first round.
What is very interesting is that Hyotei, Makino Teng Academy and Shishiraku Junior High School were divided into the upper half, while Rikkai University, Shitenhoji and Nagoya Seitoku were divided into the lower half.
When the zoning results came out, representatives from several schools that had grudges against each other had sharp gleams in their eyes.
Yukimura and Sanada stared at Uesugi Yuu and Atobe, Shishigaki and Makino Teng were competing with each other, and Shitenhoji looked towards Rikkai University with some concern.
The entire conference hall was filled with the smoke of war without gunpowder.
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" Oh ...it's finally over. Don't you think the conference room was a bit depressing at the end?"
"Of course I felt it... The momentum of those strong teams is really terrifying..."
…
As soon as they arrived outside the venue, some ministers who knew each other immediately started discussing. This year's competition was completely different from the previous years where two schools dominated. Now it was impossible to tell which school was the strongest.
" Nice to meet you again, Uesugi-san and Atobe-san."
Yukimura and Sanada were not in a hurry to leave. They waited until Uesugi Yuu and Atobe finally came down, and then greeted them gently on the spot.
"Oh~ So you two are from Rikkai University, nice to meet you~"
Atobe raised his head slightly, his sharp eyes swept over Yukimura and Sanada, and the corners of his mouth raised a perfect arc to answer. His elegant and calm appearance made it impossible to tell that Hyotei and Rikkai University had a fierce battle before.
"We'll be waiting for you in the finals!"
Yukimura's purple-blue eyes flashed with a cold light, as if he was swearing an oath or issuing a challenge, and he said these words to Atobe very confidently.
"That's a very good declaration of war. I'll accept it."
Atobe was stunned at first, then the corners of his mouth rose even more, and a confident and frivolous smile appeared on his face.
The eyes of the two people collided in the air, and a condensed mental force was clashing.
In a place where the two of them didn't notice, Sanada's sharp eyes from under the brim of his hat were also fixed on Uesugi Yu.
"Okay, okay...it's almost time to go..."
A chuckle interrupted the confrontation between the two, and Shang Shanyou directly cut in. The momentum of the two was blocked, and then they nodded to each other.
"By the way, Yukimura-san, if you have time, you can ask the white-haired fox in your team about physical matters. After all, if your mental power is developed too early, your body may not be able to withstand it."
When passing by Yukimura, Uesugi Yuu gave a subtle reminder.
"Um?"
Yukimura was shocked and looked at Uesugi Yu with a puzzled look in his eyes. If he had not been so close to him, he probably would not have heard clearly what Uesugi Yu said.
With a smile and a blink, Uesugi Yuu did not continue to explain, leaving the blue-haired boy with a thoughtful look on his face. He slowly followed Atobe's steps and walked out the door.
"Compared to Tezuka who started with technique, Yukimura, your approach was a big mistake~"
Uesugi Yu just felt Yukimura's vigorous and active spiritual power again, and suddenly remembered his serious illness later.
Because Yukimura was overdeveloped during a competition in the fourth grade of elementary school, his immature body may have caused hidden dangers at that time.
Look at Niou Masaharu and Ochi Gekko, who are also very good in this area. They all started to develop their own paths in this area in the first and second years of junior high school.
"Well... I hope we don't go down the same old path..."
Uesugi Yuu murmured in his heart, now that he has made up for Tezuka's shortcomings, he naturally also hopes to have a more complete "Son of God" Yukimura.
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August 17th.
The National Junior High School Tennis Tournament was officially held at Ariake Tennis Forest Park.
After having a bye in the first round, Hyotei faced their first opponent of the tournament in the second round.
Mu Zhiteng has won two consecutive championships!
No one expected that the first focus battle would come so suddenly not long after the competition started.
