I'm in NetKing, and I have a tennis mini-game

Chapter 402 Warm-up match begins, Japan vs. Germany

The draw is over.

Representatives from various countries were either calm or excited, while some looked very depressed.

"What bad luck."

Jin Taiyu couldn't help but sigh: "I didn't expect that I would be drawn against the Swiss team. Now I will become the background board of others in the warm-up match."

"but."

After a pause, he glanced at the back of a young man of exaggerated height who was leaving the venue calmly after the draw, and his mood improved a little.

"No matter how unlucky I am, it's still much better than them."

The Swiss team is strong, but the pressure is not that exaggerated. Only the German team, which has won the World Cup for nine consecutive years and is heading for the tenth consecutive championship, is a truly suffocating existence.

Kim Tae-woo believes that even the other three teams of the big four will have the same feeling when they meet the German team.

"uncertain."

Who knows.

Li Chengfu next to him shook his head and said, "The German team is indeed very strong, but if the Japanese team arranges properly, it is not impossible for them to win."

"You mean"

Jin Taiyu was stunned for a moment, then reacted and asked in surprise: "What was the combination of those two people just now?"

Li Chengfu still shook his head: "Although Yuezhi is strong, he is still not as strong as Ishikawa."

"I'm not worthy of that guy, but he has mastered the super-fast tennis dimension, etc., what do you mean..."

As if he had thought of something, Kim Tae-woo's eyes suddenly widened and he blurted out, "Byeong-in?!"

"Ah."

Li Chengfu nodded.

"If it's the combination of those two, there's really no way that anyone on the German team can compete. Without those two professional doubles players, even Polk may not be able to win."

"really."

Kim Tae-woo nodded heavily.

It's very simple. Due to the restrictions of the rules, the two teams must be one high school student and one junior high school student.

In this situation.

The combination of Ishikawa and Byodoin is absolutely invincible.

But the question is, will the Japanese team choose this combination with such excessive overflow of ability?

Just for a win in a warm-up match?
Li Chengfu also had a big question mark in his mind.

"Team Germany?"

Inside the hotel, after learning the result of the draw, the three Kurobe members all looked a little unnatural.

They met the No. 1 seed of this year's World Cup right at the start. Their luck can't be said to be bad, but rather quite bad.

but.

However, the perceptive Kurobe discovered that the expressions of everyone, including Ishikawa, Byodoin and the demon, did not change much.

"So, what do you guys think?"

Mifune, who also noticed the reactions from the crowd, smiled and said, "Ishikawa, you tell me something."

"The German team is very strong. In terms of lineup, it is indeed the strongest team on the surface."

At this point, Ishikawa smiled and said, "Before the main game, playing against a team like this can actually test our strength."

"Oh?"

Mifune raised his eyebrows in pretended surprise, then looked at the other two: "What do you two think?"

"That's what I mean too."

With his arms folded in front of him, Byodoin said calmly, "If it were any other team, I would think the warm-up match would be meaningless."

"Yes."

Gui also nodded and said, "Either don't play, or if you want to play, play against the world's number one team!"

"This"

Seeing that the three strongest men on their side all expressed their opinions in this way, Kurobe and Saito looked at each other and saw how shocked the other was.

"In that case, do all three of you want to participate?"

Mifune looked at the three people with interest.

The roster for the warm-up match had actually been preliminarily determined, but the three people in front of him were qualified to allow him to modify the roster.

"No need."

Ishikawa shook his head and said, "After all, it's just a warm-up match, so just let me go. Byodoin-senpai and Oni-senpai, try not to reveal your strength. We'll give them a surprise during the group stage."

"Where are you two?"

Mifune turned around and looked at the other two.

"can."

"I have no problem."

The two top masters, whose strength and status were second only to Ishikawa, nodded, finalizing the candidates for tomorrow's competition.

"it is good."

Mifune nodded with a smile: "In that case, you can go back now. Be careful to control those guys down there. After the warm-up match, we will have the group stage. I don't want to bring them back from somewhere else."

"understood."

The three nodded and left the room.

"Head coach."

After they left, Saito said uncertainly, "Is it inappropriate to arrange Ishikawa for the warm-up match? After all, he is currently our strongest player. Exposing his strength and style more will probably do more harm than good, right?"

"Don't you understand yet?"

Unexpectedly, Mifune shook his head and said, "The finalization of the list, including Ochi's participation in the lottery, was all his idea. I'm afraid our captain can no longer bear it, right?"

Forehead?
Hear the words.

Saito couldn't help but be stunned.

"really."

At this time, Kurobe nodded and said, "With his ability, he can definitely register as a professional player after this World Cup. And tomorrow's game is the best opportunity."

"Ishikawa Ta"

Saito's eyes widened instantly.

"Maybe that's the case, but maybe not."

Mifune shook his head. "He must have big ambitions. Tomorrow's game could be to attract the attention of other media or sponsors. Of course, it could also be to compete with the top players of the German team. After all, with his current strength, there are indeed very few opponents who can put pressure on him."

And this is why Mifune nodded.

He also wanted to see how big the gap was between Ishikawa and the top players of the German team. If there were any shortcomings, with Ishikawa's talent, he would definitely be able to make a breakthrough in subsequent games after experiencing setbacks.

of course.

The more likely possibility is that with Ishikawa's terrifying talent, he has already achieved a breakthrough in the competition.

Think of this.

Even with Mifune's calm and sophisticated personality, he felt a little more expectant.

Silent all night.

Eight o'clock the next morning.

As the hot sea breeze blew from the beach, the crowd lined up in a long queue under a huge poster of tennis players, preparing to enter the indoor venue of Melbourne Park.

of course.

Others also went to the outdoor stadium to watch the warm-up matches of other teams.

But that number of people is completely different from the number of people queuing up to enter the venue now.

Without him.

The warm-up match in the indoor stadium was against the German team, which had won nine consecutive World Cup titles and was about to win its tenth consecutive championship this year. The team had a stunningly luxurious lineup.

As the time goes.

Crowds of people entered the venue one after another.

Looking closely, not only ordinary spectators but also representatives from other teams showed up.

On the left side, the captain of the American team, Reinhardt, Dudu and Balentin, stood in the aisle area of ​​the third-level stands.

"Ralph."

The black man Dudu asked curiously, "Why are you interested in watching this game?"

Before Reinhardt could speak, Balentin said with a smile, "We must watch the German team's game."

"Indeed."

Reinhard nodded, but he didn't explain much, but deep in his heart, he had another purpose.

He wanted to know whether the Japanese players that Long Ya watched in the video would play in this game, and what the opponent's strength was.

Reinhardt's intuition told him.

It is very likely that the reason why his former best friend left without saying goodbye was because of this person.

click!
Kaka! !
At this time.

The lights in the venue turned on.

The center field at the bottom was as bright as day, and the scoreboard hanging on the north stand also lit up.

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Court 1 at Melbourne Park."

At this time, on the stage below the north stand, a middle-aged man in a suit and tie held a microphone and said loudly: "Next, the warm-up match before this World Cup will begin."

"The team that will appear soon is the Japanese team from Asia!"

Snapped!
The words fell.

The lights at the entrance to the east passage lit up, and then a group of teenagers in red and black jackets walked out, led by a tall, handsome black-haired boy.

"really."

At the passage of the north stand, Amadeus, wearing a red and white coat and with neatly-groomed dreadlocks hanging down his shoulders, raised his eyebrows slightly and said, "The guy from Byodoin has been squeezed out of the position of leader."

After returning last night.

Amadeus specially investigated the other party's information. When he saw the updated age, which was a 12-year-old junior high school student, he lost all confidence.

"so."

His mind moved, and he frowned secretly: "Is it possible that this is a special plan of the Japanese team?"

Instead of keeping the master of Byodoin hidden, they pushed an unknown boy to the forefront to paralyze future opponents of the Japanese team.

It’s no wonder Amadeus has such thoughts. After all, as a professional player, he has fought against Byodoin before.

He knew very well how powerful that man was.

Anyone who can truly defeat and replace him must at least be a genuine professional-level player.

But a 12-year-old at the pro level?
No matter how you think about it, it seems too ridiculous.

"Look!"

"They're coming!"

"Japan! Japan! Japan!"

At this time.

South stand side.

A group of teenagers wearing white T-shirts were shouting slogans loudly at this moment.

"Who are those people?"

Everyone who entered the stadium looked over, and the sharp-eyed Fuji said in surprise: "It's Aaron and Eiji!"

"And Feng and Hiyoshi."

Shishido's eyes also lit up.

The other members of Rikkai University and Shitenhoji also saw people they were familiar with.

"Is everyone here too?"

Shiraishi smiled and glanced at Toyama who was eager to try behind him: "If this is the case, I'm afraid Kintaro will be more motivated later, right?"

"good."

Atobe lifted his hair slightly and said with a smile: "I was worried that no one would cheer for us later. Now, we don't have to worry about a dull performance."

Yukimura, Sanada, Tachibana and others also looked confident.

From the national competition to the U17, they have grown a lot, and they have proven their strength in the competition with high school students.

now.

Everyone wants to compete with the strongest German junior high school student in the world!

Snapped.

And this time.

Another name appeared on the scoreboard in the north stand.

The host's voice also sounded: "Next, the German team, which has won the World Cup for nine consecutive times, will appear on the stage!"

click!
Suddenly.

The west entrance passage lights are turned on.

Then, a group of teenagers wearing black jackets, with a heavy aura and a sense of oppression, walked into the competition venue, led by a bald young man with thin cheeks but extremely sharp eyes.

"finally come."

On the east stand, a blond young man wearing a blue, white and red jacket gently stroked the racket in his hand and said with a smile: "These guys are the biggest obstacles on our road to revolution."

"Ah."

The two young men beside him nodded heavily.

They were none other than the French team of Big4. The young man who spoke earlier had golden hair, eyebrows and eyelashes. His tone was gentle and calm, but gave people a sense of authority without anger.

It was none other than the French team's main player, a top player named Leopold Camus.

"This year's German team is extremely strong."

Next to Camus, a handsome young man wearing only the French team jacket, revealing his streamlined muscles, spoke in a deep voice.

Tristan Barthes, one of the top players of the French team.

"really."

Another young man, with curly hair hanging down on the left side and a rather melancholy expression, also nodded heavily.

Dimodimolo.

Another top player from the French team.

The combination of these three people can be said to be the strongest team of the French team. Especially the main player Camus, who is rumored to be a top player who has reached the professional level.

but.

Even though they are also a big4 level team.

The few of them still felt an indescribable sense of oppression towards the black army in front of them.

"This year's German team is really too strong."

Moro said with emotion: "It's a pity. It would be better if the Swiss team or the British team played. In that case, we can test the specific strength of the German team."

"Ah."

Bart nodded.

The second-ranked Swiss team is indeed the most suitable team to play against the German team. It would be the best if both teams lost in the warm-up match.

As for the British team.
Basically, all the players on the French team don't like those guys.

"Actually, that may not be the case."

At this moment.

Camus suddenly said: "Don't forget, that guy is on the Japanese team."

"Ok?"

Hear the words.

Bart and Moro's expressions changed slightly, and their eyes subconsciously locked on the tall and burly young man in the Japanese team.

"Duke. It's him!"

see each other.

The expressions of both of them were very complicated.

In fact, their strength is not at the same level as Camus. But the original French team had the strongest twins in Europe.

One is Camus.

The other person is the sturdy white fat man below - Duke!

"If I remember correctly, he traveled across the ocean to Japan to follow someone."

At this time, Camus changed the subject: "But, judging from what happened just now, that person seems to no longer be the leader of the Japanese team."

what? !

As soon as these words came out.

Bart and Moro's faces suddenly changed. They looked at each other and saw the shock in each other's eyes.

"Could it be that there is a third player in the Japanese team who is as strong as Duke?"

(End of this chapter)