The Prince of Tennis: The Quincy of Rikkai University.

Chapter 169 An Improved Opponent, But...

“Is it okay?!”

"Could it be that we can't even go to the national conference this year..."

"It's so unlucky that we have to face Rikkai University in the first round."

"..."

Before Houchotaro served, in the audience seats behind Hyotei's preparation area, Hyotei's support group was whispering in pessimistic tones.

After being shut out in the first game, they had already seen the huge gap between the two sides.

On the court, Shishido Ryo, who had lowered his center of gravity and was ready to receive the ball, heard these words. He stood up with a displeased look on his face and turned his head to the direction of the support group and shouted loudly: "Shut up, everyone! You guys are really depressing!"

"Hyotei will definitely win! Use all your energy to cheer them on, idiot!"

Shishido Ryo's sudden shout completely calmed the originally pessimistic atmosphere of Hyotei's fans.

As if stimulated and inspired, someone took the lead and shouted loudly again: "Bingdi! Bingdi! Bingdi!..."

In the preparation area, Keigo Atobe, who saw this scene, smiled rarely today.

"Ever since his defeat to Tachibana of Fudomine, Shishido seems to have been reborn." Atobe Keigo was very satisfied with Shishido Ryo's expression at this moment. It was worth it for him to plead for him in front of Coach Sakaki.

"Pfft, the momentum of the other side is really terrifying, don't you think so, Yagyu?"

On the opposite side, Niou Masaharu, who was watching the whole scene, scratched the side of his face with his finger and laughed.

"Well, it looks like he's not an opponent that can be easily dealt with." Yagyu Hiroshi replied calmly.

After the interlude, the whole stadium returned to calm again. Feng Changtaro looked serious and prepared to serve.

After taking a deep breath, he threw the tennis ball in his hand high up, his eyes fixed on the rising tennis ball with great concentration.

Then, before the tennis ball fell, he immediately jumped up and slammed the racket in his hand down.

"One ball, into the soul!"

Like a cannonball fired from a gun, the tennis ball flew rapidly towards Rikkai University's half of the court.

The person responsible for receiving this ball was Hirosaki Yagyu, but he seemed to have not reacted in time. By the time Yagyu raised his hand, the tennis ball had already passed by his side like a phantom.

"Hyotei scores, 15 to 0."

With an ace serve, Hyotei's Hochotaro once again showed the audience his extremely fast serve speed.

"Oh? The ball speed is much faster than last year."

In Rikkai University's preparation area, Yuuki Maya frowned and noticed some clues.

Compared with last year, Hou Changtaro's serve is now a little faster, reaching a speed close to 210 kilometers per hour.

This ball speed is already threatening to ordinary national-level players.

It is understandable that Yagyu Hiroshi did not catch it immediately.

However, through this ball we can also see that last year's Houchotaro did not lose heart after the crushing defeat, but continued to improve himself.

"That's it, Feng, keep up this form and defeat them." Shishido Ryo praised in the frontcourt.

"Okay, Senior Shishido, I'm in exceptionally good shape today." After scoring a goal, Houchotaro responded confidently.

After a short break, serve again.

30 is better than 0
40 is better than 0
……

"Game, Hyotei is leading, score 1-0."

The referee announced the score, and Hyotei won the first round. In the second round, Shishido Ryo's performance was also something that everyone present could not ignore.

He ran an exaggerated distance and was able to stubbornly take on any attack angle no matter how tricky it was. After falling to the ground, he would get up immediately in the next breath, like an indomitable fighter.

"Game, Hyotei is leading, score 2-0."

The result of the second game was decided. Although the scores of both sides rose alternately in the second game, Shishido Ryo's various saves still secured the victory.

Hyotei's doubles team had the upper hand, which was something most people present could not have guessed.

"How's your observation going? Do you need more time?"

Even though they were currently two points behind, Yagyu Hiroshi remained calm and spoke in a low voice to Niou Masaharu.

"No need for that anymore. Two rounds is the limit of Sanada's tolerance. I don't want to be scolded when I go back."

Niou Masaharu put the racket on his shoulder and responded calmly: "The guy who is good at serving, although the ball speed is not slow, the ball path is very single. You just need to focus on one hitting point and swing the racket."

"Another guy who is good at half-volleys. His strength is that his first step is very fast. That's why he can always intercept the ball back..."

After just two games, Niou Masaharu had already used his extraordinary insight to see his opponent's strengths and...fatal flaws.

"I see. Let's quickly end the game. Sanada's face doesn't look very good." After receiving the information from Niou Masaharu, Yagyu Hiroshi set the tone for the next game.

"Pfft, let's just end this quickly. That Sanada guy looks really scary."

After Niou Masaharu secretly glanced in the direction of the preparation area, he stuck out his tongue and said with some fear.

He had already seen that in Rikkai University's preparation area, Sanada's face was frighteningly dark and he was obviously very dissatisfied with the situation on the field.

The game continued, and the third game came to Hyotei's serve again.

Shishido Ryo's serve is very ordinary, far from being as amazing as Houchotaro's.

Niou Masaharu easily caught the ball, then turned the angle of his racket and hit the tennis ball back to the opponent's backcourt.

Then, the two sides entered into confrontation again, starting a new round of tug-of-war.

Then, just when the people on Bingdi's side thought that they would still win this round, the situation on the field suddenly took a turn for the worse.

Shishido Ryo, who was in great form, did not live up to his previous heroic performance in the third game. He frequently missed the ball in the front court and his movements in catching the ball became extremely awkward.

0 is better than 15
0 is better than 30
0 is better than 40
1 is better than 2
……

"Game, Rikkai University scored, the score is 2-2."

No one expected that the Rikkai University duo would tie the score in just ten minutes after losing two points.

"Why is this happening? Could it be that our actions were seen through by the other party? But... when did it happen?!"

Shishido Ryo was breathing heavily, staring at the two people from Rikkai University, his expression gradually becoming gloomy.

In the two games he lost, every time he received the ball from the opponent, he felt extremely uncomfortable, and every ball hit him in a very uncomfortable and unexpected position.

It was as if all his actions had been predicted by the other party.

"It's okay, Senior Shishido. The next game is our serve." As if he had guessed what Shishido Ryo was thinking, Hou Chotaro spoke to comfort him.

Shishido Ryo's eyes suddenly brightened when he heard this.

That's right, the next game was Feng Changtaro's turn. He believed that even if the opponent could predict their movements, they would definitely not be able to hit back Feng's high-speed serve.

They still have a chance of winning!

(End of this chapter)