The Prince of Tennis: My tennis skills come from Naruto

At this moment, on the quiet forest path leading to the teaching building.

Yuko Fujii followed lightly half a step behind You Kamiya, maintaining a perfect professional distance.

She tilted her head slightly and reported in a clear and respectful tone in a low voice:

"Young Master, regarding your previous instruction to arrange professional sparring partners of different skill levels for the tennis club, the initial selection of candidates has been completed."

"However, an unexpected 'accident' occurred in the list of sparring partners with Kanto-level strength."

"According to the latest background investigation report from the intelligence department, one of the applicants, named 'Kanata Irie,' came from the U17 training camp."

Hearing this, Kamiya You raised an eyebrow. After he defeated Ochi Gekko, the U17's reaction finally came, but it was slower than expected.

As for sending Irie Kanata, that wasn't too surprising.

but,

It's one thing for Kanata Irie to choose to enter Hyotei as a sparring partner.

But he didn't choose to become a national-level sparring partner; instead, he became a Kanto-level sparring partner?!

Kamiya You was momentarily at a loss for words, saying, "Don't worry about it, just follow the normal procedure."

"Yes, young master."

Yuko Fujii nodded immediately, and then said,

"As per your previous instructions, the recruitment plan for Akutsu Jin has been completed and launched."

"It is expected that Jin Akutsu himself will 'actively' explore and arrive at the outskirts of Hyotei Tennis Club as early as tomorrow or the day after."

She paused, then added, "The relevant security personnel have received clear instructions and are properly arranged to ensure that he can enter smoothly without any unnecessary obstruction."

Next, she reported another important development:

"Furthermore, regarding Mori Jusaburo's transfer to another school..."

"His father, Mr. Junichi Mori, has been successfully persuaded to join the Kamiya Group after being contacted by our talent recruitment department. The contract and related benefits have been finalized."

"As part of the arrangements, the procedures for Jusaburo Mori's transfer from Shitenhoji Junior High School to Hyotei School have been completed, and his student records are being transferred."

"He is expected to officially become a first-year student at Hyotei Academy High School and join the tennis club in five days."

Kamiya You nodded to indicate that he understood. He had calculated Mori Jusaburo's transfer time to be close to what was expected, which was why he had previously scheduled the school selection competition for a week later.

Mori Jusaburo was originally supposed to transfer to Rikkai University during this year's Kanto Tournament because of his father's job change, but now because of his intervention, he has been directly transferred to Hyotei University.

After all, Mori Jusaburo was a national-level military force at that time, so it was impossible for him to be used by the enemy if he could be recruited.

As for Akutsu Jin

Kamiya Yo stated that he has great potential and talent. If he is nurtured from now on, and he participates in the U17 expedition team next year, Hyotei's singles will have no weaknesses.

Moreover, it would be very commercially valuable for him to pursue a professional career in the future.

……

That evening, in a single room in a dormitory suite at Hyotei Academy.

Saito Shu stood in front of the desk, his hand gripping his phone tightly, his knuckles turning slightly white from the force, as if the cold metal casing offered him some support.

Finally, he took a deep breath, as if he had made up his mind, and with a barely perceptible tremor in his fingertips, he pressed that familiar number.

"Beep—beep—"

The ringtone of the call being connected sounded exceptionally clear in the quiet room, each tone striking Saito Hide's taut nerves.

After a brief wait, a male voice, unusually calm and even somewhat aloof, came from the other end of the line.

"Feed".

The sound made Saito Hide's heart clench. He almost immediately straightened his back, and his voice, hoarse and heavy with apology, blurted out, "Minister...Minister, I'm so sorry."

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, then that cold voice rang out again, "Saito, I'm no longer the club president."

Having gotten used to going to the club president for help during his two years of junior high, Saito Hide paused for a moment before reluctantly changing his tone, "I'm very sorry, Ochi-senpai!"

"I have failed you... The position of tennis club captain has been taken by Kamiya-kun, a first-year student."

As he spoke, his voice gradually lowered, each word filled with self-blame and helplessness; he had failed Ochi's trust.

Ochi Gekko wasn't surprised at all upon hearing this news, as he had expected it. He paused for a moment and said,

"Don't blame yourself."

"After all, Kamiya's strength is still above mine."

What?!

Saito Shu stood frozen in place, his mouth agape wide enough to fit a duck egg. How could this be?!

Kamiya-kun is strong, but he's only a first-year student. How could his strength compare to, or rather, surpass, Ochi-senpai?!

Even after hanging up the phone, the shock in his heart did not diminish at all. He was even more dazed and confused than when he had just lost his ministerial position that afternoon.

……

The position of captain of the Hyotei Tennis Club has changed hands. Both the captain and vice-captain are first-year students. Hyotei is preparing to re-select the regulars and allow first-year students to participate. This news quickly spread among Hyotei members and others, causing a great uproar.

Yukimura Seiichi, who had already enrolled at Rikkai University but spent the whole day picking up tennis balls, watched Sanada Genichiro's figure not far away as he was tidying up the tennis hoops.

He thought to himself: Kamiya-kun actually set his sights on the ministerial position on his very first day, and even started a reform...

They can't fall too far behind.

Rikkai University's tennis club needs to change too!

……

At Seishun Academy, Inui Sadaharu, who had just finished a ball-retrieving activity, adjusted his glasses upon hearing the news.

He quickly showed the message on his phone to Tezuka Kunimitsu and Fuji Syusuke, who were standing nearby.

Then, tentatively, he asked through the tunnel, "Tezuka, what do you think?"

The three of them are stronger than all of Seigaku's current regulars. Since Hyotei can make first-years regulars and even captains and vice-captains, why can't Seigaku follow suit?

After his initial shock, Tezuka Kunimitsu was momentarily tempted, but ultimately shook his head. "The current Yamato captain is doing a good job."

Fuji Syusuke expressed his unconditional support for Tezuka's idea.

As for Seigaku's coach, Sumire Ryuzaki, she not only didn't care about the news but was even somewhat disdainful.

Kamiya You's individual strength is indeed not weak, but the junior high school tournament is a best-of-five series, and he alone cannot turn the tide of the game.

And now he's even appointing a first-year student as vice-minister, and he's creating this gimmick of allowing other first-year students to participate in the school's selection competition...

Humph,

Where do so many strong students come from in the first grade?

She wanted to see how this ungrateful brat who had rejected her would ultimately lead Hyotei astray.