The Prince of Tennis: The Quincy of Rikkai University.

Chapter 180 Unfavorable Situation

Marui Bunta's warning words made Yanagi Renji's expression freeze, but he did not refute out loud and fell into silence.

In front of the net, Inui Sadaharu, who also heard these words, subconsciously looked at Yanagi Renji who was standing in the opposite backcourt, his expression full of complexity.

"...After the game, I will apologize to Yukimura and the others." After a moment's silence, Yanagi Renji spoke in a low voice.

"Stop being emotional."

Marui Bunta passed by Yanagi Renji, said this, then walked to the receiving area without looking back and got into position to receive the ball.

In the previous game, after just a few rounds, Marui Bunta keenly noticed that Yanagi Renji's return force had decreased.

This is a very abnormal thing because their competitive state will only get better over time, and they have no physical problems at all.

The only explanation is that Yanagi Renji did this on purpose.

Considering the relationship between the two parties, Marui Bunta immediately understood Yanagi Renji's intention and made a prompt decision.

The strength he gained from special training with Yuuki Maya also showed results at this moment.

He directly cut off all of Yanagi Renji's receiving routes, and he went all out by himself, taking charge of all the receiving balls in this round.

After the interlude, the game continued.

There was no reversal. After being warned, Yanagi Renji realized his stupid behavior and felt guilty towards his teammates who trusted him, so he did not hold back in the seventh inning.

"Kamaitachi——"

Yanagi Renji crossed his arms and swung them, and the high-speed chip ball that was hit back brought with it a gust of wind pressure that swept towards Kaidou Kaoru like an air blade.

The latter was hit by the air blade and fell to the ground due to the impact. After the tennis ball fell to the ground, it flew out of bounds.

"Game, Rikkai University scored, the score is 6-1."

"The winner is Yanagi Marui."

After seeing the result of the last ball, the referee announced the result without hesitation.

The second doubles match was won by Rikkai University, with the total score reaching 1-0.

The people watching outside the venue were not at all surprised by this result.

Outside the court, Oshitari Yuushi looked at the current situation on the court below, pushed up his glasses and said calmly: "In the end... Rikkai University won the game as expected."

"If the first doubles team loses again in the next match, Qingxue will probably suffer three consecutive losses."

Mukaito Taketo, who was standing next to Oshitari Yuushi, analyzed the situation with a serious expression. He was very familiar with this scene because in the first round, Hyotei was facing the same dilemma.

Atobe Keigo stood at the front of the team, listening to the words of the teammates around him, his expression still cold. He still silently did not express any opinions, but looked in the direction of Qingxue, with a flash of thought in his eyes.

On the other side, Yanagi Renji, who had returned to the Rikkai University team, immediately walked up to Yuuki and the others, and said with a guilty look: "I'm sorry, everyone, I..."

"Okay, Liu, you don't have to do this."

Yukimura Seiichi immediately spoke up, interrupting what Yanagi Renji was about to say. He smiled gently and said, "Everyone gets emotional sometimes, especially when facing your old friend."

"Yukimura..."

Yanagi Renji understood the meaning of Yukimura Seiichi's words, and the other party did not mean to blame him.

Looking around, no one in Rikkai's eyes, including Marui Bunta who had just warned him, had any accusatory look in their eyes.

"Hmph, I won't do it next time."

Genichirō Sanada crossed his arms and snorted coldly, still maintaining his character.

"Okay, it's our turn now. Is there anything else you want to say to us, Military Advisor?"

Niou Masaharu stood up leisurely, took out his racket and spoke casually.

"The points that need attention have been mentioned before. What you need to guard against are the things they may be hiding." Yanagi Renji shook his head. He had already told all the contestants about Seigaku's information at the beginning of the competition, so there was nothing to add.

"Well, let's go then." Yagyu Hiroshi nodded silently.

The two walked out of the Rikkai University team and entered the stadium.

On the opposite side, two people also walked out from the Seigaku team at the same time. They were Seigaku's golden combination, Kikumaru Eiji and Oishi Shuichiro.

"Eiji, we must turn the tide." Oishi Shuichiro said seriously.

"Of course." Kikumaru Eiji replied unequivocally.

Under the current circumstances, Qingxue can no longer afford to lose another game, otherwise the pressure on the next player to play will become extremely heavy.

"The second round of the Kanto Conference Finals, the first doubles match will begin now."

"Tatekai Oyagyu and Nioh versus Aogaku Oishi and Kikumaru."

In front of the net, after the two sides faced each other, Niou Masaharu carried his racket as usual, looking at the golden combination in front of him seemingly nonchalantly.

After the switch of rackets, Qingxue got the first serve. There was no communication between the two sides, and they both retreated.

"The set ends, Qingxue serves."

At the baseline, Oishi, who was preparing to serve, seemed to be in particularly good shape today, with bright and confident eyes.

"Come on, Eiji, let's strike first!"

He tossed the ball quickly and swung the racket, hitting the tennis ball directly. After receiving instructions from his partner, Kikumaru Eiji immediately walked quickly to the net, ready to fight back.

砰

砰

砰

The sound of hitting the ball was heard immediately. The game had just begun and both sides started a fast-paced attack.

A moon-like arc was drawn high from the backcourt of Qingxue. Oishi Shuichiro fought back from the backcourt without hiding any tricks. In the first game, he used his best skill, the moon volley.

The tennis ball fell from a high altitude and landed precisely on the white line at the bottom line of Rikkai University.

"Hmm, right on the sideline. Nice technique."

Standing in the backcourt, Yagyu Hiroshi moved quickly and caught up with the tennis ball as it landed on the ground. While praising it, he had already swung the racket in his hand.

Then, as if they had formed some kind of tacit understanding, the two backcourt players began to pull towards each other.

In the frontcourt, Kikumaru Eiji was a little annoyed during his brief free time.

Because the opponent Niou Masaharu had been blocking his view with his body since the beginning of the game, preventing him from easily seeing the movements of Yagyu behind him.

"This guy is such a nuisance!"

Kikumaru Eiji suddenly moved left and right at high speed, and in front of Niou's surprised eyes, he turned into two Kikumaru.

"Look at my Kikumaru clone!"

After seeing the fake body easily dodge past Niou Masaharu's body, the real body Kikumaru took a step sideways and was finally able to see what was happening behind Niou.

However, at this moment, the panicked voice of Oishi Shuichiro came from behind him: "Be careful Eiji, you can't go over there!!"

However, this reminder came too late.

A tennis ball suddenly flew out from the side of Niou, and this direction was also the blind spot of Kikumaru Eiji's vision just now.

(End of this chapter)