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Chapter 176 The national competition begins, Higa Chu vs. Rokkachu (2nd update)

The next day.

8 month 17 day.

clear.

Tokyo ARENA Tennis Court.

This is a huge venue located in the center of Tokyo Stadium. It looks like a dome and can accommodate nearly 2 people.

8am.

Outside the stadium, there were already several lines of several hundred meters long.

“Is this the size of a national competition?”

In the exclusive channel for reporters, Zhi couldn't help but pick up her camera and take a picture of the crowd.

"Yes."

Inoue said with emotion: "This year's participating teams are also the strongest in history."

Hyotei, Rikkaida, Shitenhoji Temple, Qingxue.

Every team, in previous eras, would have been at a level that could consistently win championships.

Others, such as Fudo Peak, Makinofuji, etc., in the past, they were also able to compete for the championship position.

Can be imagined.

The intensity of this year’s national competition.

"If nothing else happens."

Shiba said with emotion: "I'm afraid the champion will be born between Hyotei or Tatekai Dai."

"Ah."

Inoue nodded.

Compared with other teams, these two teams are undoubtedly unique.

Especially Li Hai.

The return of Minister Yukimura leaves last year's defending champion without any blind spots. Inoue's heart was very much looking forward to the scene of the decisive battle between Ishikawa and Yukimura, who represented the strongest players of the two teams.

While chatting.

The two walked through the passage and entered the interior of the ARENA stadium. The audience at the front of the queue also sat in their respective seats in an orderly manner.

After about 20 minutes.

When the audience was all seated, the bald middle-aged man holding a microphone on the court immediately said: "This year's national tennis competition for junior high school students is now opening. Players are invited to enter!"

The words fell.

There were loud cheers in the stadium.

immediately.

Representatives from each school, led by volunteers holding signs, walked into the stadium one after another.

Hyotei, Seigaku, Fudomine, and Yamabuki in Tokyo.

Chiba's Hexagon.

Tatekai in Kanagawa.

Shitenhoji Temple in Osaka.

Binku's Makinovine.

Nagoya Seitoku in Aichi.

Higachu in Okinawa.

The representatives of each team held their heads high and were in high spirits.

The leading representative was full of majesty and exuded a strong sense of oppression.

Obviously.

These people are the aces of each team.

When entering the stadium, the core players of the school who were about to compete in the first round looked at each other, and the confrontation began invisibly.

"Next, please invite the representatives from the High School Affiliated to Lihai University."

As the person in charge of the opening finished speaking, Sanada, who was wearing a black peaked cap, clasped the 'win' flag representing the national championship champion with both hands, stepped forward and handed it to the opponent.

Swish!

moment.

The fiery eyes of representatives from each school were locked on the flag.

"National Competition."

in the crowd.

Tezuka narrowed his eyes.

He fulfilled his promise with Oishi and led the team to the national competition.

Logically speaking, he should feel calm inside. But when he saw the [Winner] flag, a key part of his heart seemed to be touched. Tezuka opened his eyes, and a ray of light flashed in his eyes.

Now that they have reached this point, their youth academy may not have no chance to reach the top of the country!

the other side.

Kute from Higa, Shiraishi from Tentenhoji Temple, Sanada from Tatekkai University, etc. The core representatives of each school are determined to win this flag!

"Minister Atobe."

Ice Emperor direction.

Seeing Atobe staring at the flag, Ishikawa couldn't help but smile and said: "Don't worry, the champion of this year's national competition must be our Hyokui!"

Ok?

Hear the words.

Everyone couldn't help but look at him in surprise.

In their impression, Ishikawa has always been a calm and rational image. Even if he really wanted to win the national championship, he wouldn't say it out loud.

"Don't be surprised."

Meeting everyone's gaze, Ishikawa smiled and said, "This will be the starting point for me to complete the Ice King's three consecutive victories!"

Ice King’s third consecutive victory? !

Everyone looked at each other, but immediately their eyes flashed with inexplicable excitement.

"Ah."

The corner of Aibu's mouth raised slightly.

Feeling Ishikawa's lofty ambition, the nervousness he had just felt when facing this [Winner] flag dissipated instantly.

That's right.

This year’s national competition is just the beginning.

Hyotei's goal is to win the national championship, surpass Tatekai University, and complete the unprecedented feat of three consecutive championships!

After a while.

After completing the opening ceremony, representatives from each school left the dome and came to the outdoor competition venue under the guidance of volunteers.

"There is no competition in the morning, so everyone can move around freely." Supervisor Sakaki Taro explained: "Be careful not to miss the second round of competition. If there is any situation, you need to apply to me."

"understood."

Everyone nodded and then dispersed freely.

There are five rounds in the national competition.

According to this promotion method, there should be a total of 64 teams. However, among them are last year's top four seeded teams including Rikkai University, Shitenhoji, Makinofuji and Shishi Raku.

Simultaneously.

As the overlord of the Kanto region, Hyokui also received a bye.

and so.

It is similar to the regional qualifiers and the Tokyo Metropolitan Competition.

The seeded teams and the teams with byes in the draw will not play in the first round.

This may be said to be unfair.

but.

It also avoids early showdowns between seeded teams to the greatest extent.

"Inoue-senpai."

Near the competition venue, Shiba Saori said with some confusion: "In the first round, there is a match between Seigaku and Rikuriqiu, and there is also a match between Rokkaku and Higa. Which one should we go to?"

"E Qing, let's learn."

Inoue pondered for a moment, nodded and said: "Rokuliqiu's strength is very good, and it can be regarded as a tough opponent for Qingxue, right?"

At this time.

As if he saw something, Inoue looked to a place not far away in surprise.

There, led by a stooped old man with a white beard and his hands behind his back, the members of the Hexagon came over.

"It's the old man in the hexagon."

Zhi was a little surprised and said: "Hey, isn't that person Ishikawa from Hyotei?"

Ok?

Inoue looked over after hearing the words.

I saw Ishikawa not far away, indeed standing on the periphery of a certain stadium. At this time, I happened to meet the old coach in the hexagon.

Subsequently.

The old man made a move, looked up at Ishikawa, and nodded with satisfaction.

"You are very good."

Feeling the change in Ishikawa's spirit, the old man's wrinkled face showed a smile: "Keep going, and remember, don't get confused about what you are doing."

"Thank you for your advice."

Ishikawa nodded.

He undoubtedly respected this old man very much.

The other party not only taught him the sub-profession of [Yoga], but also indirectly gave him guidance on the nameless island, allowing him to complete his own breakthrough.

thus.

He made a special trip to the competition venue here.

"Ishikawa-kun, hello!"

The optimist Kentaro Aoi, the director of Rokkaku, greeted him with a smile.

The other Saeki, Kuroba, Tengen and others also nodded in greeting. Everyone's face is filled with optimistic and confident smiles.

Tap! !

And just then.

A burst of uniform footsteps sounded not far away.

Then, a group of teenagers wearing purple coats, led by a middle-aged man with a big belly, walked towards this side.

"Hey, don't block the road!!"

The bald man with a big belly said impatiently: "The one in the hexagon, right? Your coach is almost buried, but you still come to participate in the game, tsk tsk."

"This guy talks so annoyingly."

Zhi frowned and looked at the other party dissatisfied.

"This is Higa Junior High School in Okinawa."

Inoue looked at the team and said in a solemn tone: "In this year's Kyushu Competition, they defeated Lion Music, which was the top four in the country last year. Their strength should not be underestimated!"

"So what if you are strong."

Zhi said dissatisfied: "To say such a thing to an old man is simply not polite at all."

"Let's go."

The old man didn't pay attention to Higa's coach Saotome's words, and just led the Rokkaku players to enter with a calm expression.

"Humph."

The fat bald man sneered and followed into the venue.

Behind him, Higa's team members all looked arrogant and proud.

I can tell.

Dominating the Kyushu Competition has given this team, which has not entered the national competition in 26 years, full of confidence.

"Wait. It's that guy!!"

Can be sudden.

Just when Hirakoba, Kai and others passed through the iron gate and saw Ishikawa's figure, their expressions suddenly changed.

"Shin Ishikawa?"

The leader's brows raised slightly, and his sinister eyes were immediately fixed on Ishikawa: "I know that you defeated Tatekai's Sanada. But in the next game, I will let you know the true strength of Higa."

Done.

Then he took the Higa players into the stadium.

"strangeness."

Shiba who was not far away asked curiously: "Do these people in Higa know that Ishikawa?"

"I don't know."

Inoue shook his head.

now.

He gave up the idea of ​​going to the Qingxue competition venue to watch the game.

Because his intuition told him that the strongest ice emperor suddenly appeared here. It means that unexpected things are likely to happen on this court!

(End of this chapter)