Prince of Tennis: I, the Son of God, Yukimura Seiichi

Inside Tokyo's largest gymnasium.

The gymnasium was filled with spectators, every single gaze fixed downwards.

Despite the multitude of viewers, the gymnasium was unusually quiet, not a single sound to be heard.

Only the sound of breathing could be heard…

Quiet…

So quiet it was almost eerie.

Below, two teams were engaged in the finals of the National Tournament.

The two teams were Rikkaidai Fuzoku Middle School from Kanagawa Prefecture, and Shitenhoji from Osaka.

Rikkaidai Fuzoku Middle School, this school could be said to be famous throughout the nation.

Rikkaidai had maintained a fourteen-year winning streak in the Kanto Tournament. (PS: According to the timeline, they did achieve fourteen consecutive victories; in the original work, Aogaku stopped them when they were about to achieve sixteen).

Therefore, Rikkaidai Fuzoku Middle School was also known as—the King Rikkaidai!

Shitenhoji was also a very strong school, having been in the national top four last year, and this year they defeated Makino Fuji Middle School, also from Kansai, to win the Kansai Tournament.

At this moment, the scoreboard on the big screen showed a score of 2:1, with Shitenhoji currently in the lead.

However, Shitenhoji did not feel happy about leading by one match; on the contrary, the faces of the Shitenhoji members were very solemn.

The upcoming match was the fourth match of the National Tournament, the Singles 2.

On the Rikkaidai coach's bench, a slightly thin figure, draped in the Rikkaidai uniform, sat there with a gentle smile on his lips. His short purple hair swayed slightly, and his amethyst-like eyes sparkled with a different kind of brilliance.

His name was Seiichi Yukimura, a first-year middle school student and the captain of Rikkaidai's tennis club.

The head of Rikkaidai's Three Pillars—

In the mouths of others, he was called the Child of God—

Child of God—Seiichi Yukimura!

The one who had never tasted defeat from the moment he stood on the court!

However, to be precise, Seiichi Yukimura was no longer the original Seiichi Yukimura, but all of that was no longer important.

Now, Seiichi Yukimura was very satisfied with his current life, and very content.

"Now commencing the fourth match of the National Tournament finals, Singles 2! Please have the players from both sides enter the court!"

With the referee's voice, the gymnasium, which had been silent for a long time, once again erupted with amazing cheers.

"Rikkaidai!! Rikkaidai!! Rikkaidai!!"

"Rikkaidai!! Rikkaidai!! Rikkaidai!!"

"Shitenhoji!! Shitenhoji!! Shitenhoji!!"

"Shitenhoji!! Shitenhoji!! Shitenhoji!!"

Without a doubt, most of the spectators were fans of Rikkaidai and Shitenhoji.

"Genichirou, I'm counting on you for the fourth match."

Yukimura said, turning his head towards the figure beside him with a smile on his lips.

Despite trailing behind Shitenhoji, Yukimura did not feel any pressure, as if victory had been decided long ago.

Genichirou Sanada, a first-year middle school student, the vice-captain of Rikkaidai's tennis club, and also one of Rikkaidai's Three Pillars.

"I will win, Seiichi."

Sanada pressed down on his black baseball cap, his tone filled with determination.

"The probability of Genichirou winning is… 100%!"

Genichirou Sanada—

Renji Yanagi—

All three were first-year middle school students, but in the eyes of tennis reporters and the outside world, the three were Rikkaidai's Three Pillars.

Among them, Seiichi Yukimura was known as—the Child of God!

Genichirou Sanada was known as—the Emperor!

Renji Yanagi was known as—the Master!

However, the Rikkaidai players liked to call him—the Military Advisor!

Especially the Child of God, who had never been defeated since participating in matches.

A god-like young man, that was the Child of God—Seiichi Yukimura!

Yukimura took on the role of captain of Rikkaidai's tennis club in his first year, first leading Rikkaidai to win fourteen consecutive Kanto Tournaments, and now leading Rikkaidai into the National Tournament finals.

Under such tense and fierce competition, Yukimura always wore that faint, gentle smile on his face, as if everything was under his control.

"Then I'll leave it to you, Genichirou!"

Yukimura smiled at Sanada and said, "End the match as soon as possible."

"Understood."

Sanada nodded, clenched the hand holding the racket, and lifted his foot to walk into the court.

"Ah ah ah~~! Genichirou is really serious!"

In the Rikkaidai team, a figure with red hair said in a lazy tone.

Juzaburoh Mōri, a second-year middle school student, whose strength was second only to Yukimura, but who was very lazy and did not like to train or participate in matches.

Therefore, Yukimura did not arrange for Juzaburoh Mōri to participate in the National Tournament, but there was no need to arrange it.

For the National Tournament championship, Yukimura had full confidence in winning.

Not only that, but he also wanted to win the National Triple Crown in the future!

As for regrets?

In Yukimura's eyes at this moment, he wanted to complete all those regrets!

The National Triple Crown, he would definitely win!

"Mōri-senpai, when will you seriously train and compete a little?"

Yukimura's helpless voice came.

"Well, isn't it enough to have you, Genichirou, and Renji?"

Juzaburoh Mōri shrugged and said, "Genichirou will definitely win, and the last Singles 1 is you, anyway, no matter what, we will definitely win the National Championship."

"Mōri-senpai…"

Renji Yanagi shook his head slightly and said, "But you should also participate in some matches appropriately."

"Got it, got it!"

Juzaburoh Mōri laughed and said, "Anyway, we're about to win the National Championship, so let's talk about the rest tomorrow. Isn't the National Tournament starting next year too?"

Yukimura shook his head helplessly after hearing this.

"Damn it!"

On the other side, in the Shitenhoji team, Kenya Oshitari looked at Yukimura and Renji Yanagi's relaxed expressions, his face very unhappy.

Even though they were currently leading the score, Rikkaidai still looked like they would definitely win the National Championship.

"Kenya, calm down a bit."

A silver-haired figure with bandages wrapped around his left hand said, "You are Singles 2, you need to stay calm at this time."

"Kenya, Shiraishi is right."

Head of Shitenhoji, Yoshinosuke Hira opened his mouth.

"This Singles 2 is a breakthrough point."

Vice Captain Tetsuya Hara smiled and said, "Whether we can win or not depends on this match of yours, Kenya."

"Kenya, you have to work hard!"

A person wearing a hat and holding a toothpick in his mouth smiled and said, "If we win the National Tournament, I'll treat you to a feast!"

"What feast, it's clearly flowing somen noodles!"

Kenya Oshitari couldn't help but say, "Atsushi, you're too stingy."

Although he said that, Kenya Oshitari's face revealed determination.

Singles 2, he must win!