Prince of Tennis: Start by replicating your talent

"Thank you, coach."

Atobe is polite and well-mannered.

Taro was very satisfied with his innate kingly aura. This was what a Hyotei minister should be like. Not to mention his strength, his leadership, appeal, and cohesion were all above Ochi Moonlight at the moment.

Shintaro said: "The existence of the second team is indeed not suitable for you now. Removing it will give them a greater sense of competition. You are very thoughtful in this regard."

"It was Nanchuan who proposed it. He does have a lot of ideas." said Atobe.

In the past, the second team could play in the official arena, but their blind faith in the first team made them think that the opponent was not even worth the first team's effort.

Therefore, letting the second team take the field caused the arrogance of the first team to change into real stupidity and conceit, and thus they began to relax and even become passive in improving their strength.

The second team believes that even if they cannot make the starting lineup, they still have the opportunity to play in the official competition, so they lack competitive awareness and are satisfied with the status quo.

This dire situation has been repeating itself over the past three years and has already become a fatal problem that will lead Ice Emperor to an abyss of defeat from which there is no return.

Therefore, if we want to eradicate this problem, we can only withdraw the second team and put all the pressure on everyone. If they can't perform well, they can just get out and they won't even be qualified to be substitutes.

This year's second team didn't have any chance to play, and they began to feel a sense of crisis.

A team was also training very hard, fearing that they would be squeezed out.

Now that Hyotei has finally rolled up, how could Shintaro not see it? There is no doubt that he will agree to withdraw now.

Shintaro nodded: "Nanchuan does have a broad vision and long-term perspective. We can listen to his advice more often."

"By the way, Atobe, we are polarized in Hyotei now, how do you plan to solve this problem?"

It is obvious that Otaro is talking about the doubles problem. The current doubles team is composed of third-year players. This is the third year that Shintaro has led them, and he knows their strength very well.

In front of other ordinary schools, there was no problem, and it looked like it could make it to the national finals.

In fact, every year when Rikkai University plays doubles, its true colors are exposed, and its fatal problems are exposed.

"Two years ago, Ochi Gekko had thought about developing doubles, and it really worked. Last year, they made it to the national semi-finals." Shintaro recalled.

But if you don't make a breakthrough this year, it would be too risky to rely on your singles to win the national competition. After all, the overall level of Rikkai University is very high, and the main player has not yet appeared. "

Shintaro did not deny the strength of Rikkai University just because they won the Kanto championship. Instead, he was worried that they would be defeated by Rikkai University in the national competition.

Atobe had the same feeling about this. In Minamikawa's words, Hyotei was both prosperous and in decline.

We have already discussed this and started developing a new combination. Does the coach have any suggestions?

Otaro didn't say anything, tapping his index finger on the table gently. After a long while, he said, "Last time you dug up Ye Jiujin, have you ever thought of digging up other ones?"

It was obvious from what he said that he had no hope in the current players playing doubles, and he even started to plan on poaching them. Tobe almost said "Coach, you also know how to poach players."

Atobe shook his head.

Shintaro hummed: "Since it is impossible to recruit talents, in addition to training and polishing them desperately,

There is no way out, but don't forget the iron rule of Hyotei: if it doesn't work, replace it, whoever is capable will do it, and if it still doesn't work, then poach talent."

"Got it, Coach."

Atobe silently walked out of the office and changed into his school uniform, looking more noble. Along the way, he attracted constant attention and warm greetings from girls. His imperial temperament was naturally attractive, but today his face was gloomy and his eyes were cold, so these active and enthusiastic girls did not dare to get too close to him.

Atobe fell into deep thought and was a little sad.

Hyotei's doubles team was wiped out in the Kanto finals. Everyone had some thoughts on this: Hyotei's doubles team was too weak and it was necessary to upgrade.

During this period, Mito Ryo also cut his hair and changed his hairstyle. He also slowly accepted that he might really have an advantage in doubles. The combination of him and Oshitari or Gakuto was unexpectedly powerful.

So recently he has become more motivated. Of course, despite this, he still wants to play singles, which does not conflict with his acceptance of doubles. However, he and Yue Ren did not make it to the first team in the school ranking competition last month. If they still cannot make it to the main draw this month, they will miss the national competition. Why are they so worried? "After the sun set, Nanchuan and Atobe walked out of the campus together and found that Atobe was in a bad mood.

But Tsuchiya didn't say anything, and Nanchuan didn't ask him why. He was extremely tired from training today, and now he felt sore all over. It seemed that it would take another two or three days for him to adapt to such intensity. If he wanted to have a strong physique like Fenghuang and the others, he would have to endure real hardship.

Since Atobe didn't say anything, he didn't bother to say anything.

When they walked out of the school gate and the butler had already given Atobe the car, Atobe suddenly said:

"Nanchuan, come with me to a place."

Nanchuan confirmed it and asked, "Where are you going?"

"Rikkai University."

Chapter 69: Nanchuan, the sword art is getting better

Time until national competition: 25 days.

The training of Hyotei is difficult. As the defeated opponent of Kanagawa Rikkai University, they also learned from their mistakes and increased their intensity.

At this time, the night fell, and the starting players were still sweating on the court.

After about an hour, Minamikawa and Atobe arrived in Kanagawa and successfully entered Rikkai University.

The school gate is actually quite nice, but as soon as Tezuka arrived he started complaining, "It's really average. This school doesn't seem to have much of a presence."

Nanchuan: "No, it's a pretty good school in Kanagawa. Many people want to get in. There aren't many junior high schools that can compare to Hyotei."

Kanagawa is a small, remote county town, not comparable to Tokyo, let alone aristocratic schools or schools like Hyotei.

They walked under the street lights, asked for directions, and headed towards the tennis court.

"Why don't we change into regular clothes?" Nanchuan reminded, "We are wearing Hyotei school uniforms, and we had trouble asking for directions just now."

Nanchuan was a little helpless. They were still wearing school uniforms and carrying tennis bags. How could they have forgotten about this just now!

When I asked for directions, I received a look of doubt from others.

Atobe said indifferently: "There aren't many people here at this time, so there's no need to be particular. Listen."

He suddenly slowed down.

The sound of hitting balls, swinging rackets, and running footsteps. Haha, interesting, they are all here, even at this time."

Before I saw the tennis club, I heard the most obvious sound in the whole school. There were not many people in other clubs I passed by.

When they appeared at the gate of the tennis club, they saw dozens of people wearing yellow and black uniforms immersed in training. No one noticed their arrival at all. There were people in the audience, quietly watching the teenagers train.

The two of them went around to the back and went up to the audience seats, sitting behind the group of people in groups of three or four.

From this position, you can have a clear view of the situation inside the venue.

The teenagers on the court were sweating profusely, and one could fully feel their love and pursuit of tennis, as well as their demands on themselves.

Sanada and Yanagi Renji were fighting. He had a gloomy face the whole time, and looked like if he was not satisfied with the fight, no one would be able to go back to sleep.

Yukimura did not practice ball, but ran with Marui Bunta. Both of them looked very thin, and under the street lights, they were determined to finish the number of laps they were supposed to run.

Nanchuan said: "There is a reason why Rikkai University has been the overlord of Kanto for so many years. Their training is indeed very strict."

Atobe was silent for a moment, then said, "What's that? Our Hyotei is almost the same, especially in the past two days, aren't we more planned and targeted than them?"

“Of course, but we have only started the reform this year, while they have been the same year after year.

Nanchuan cannot deny the strength of Rikkai University and their willpower, as well as their strong belief in team glory. Such a team is like a hegemon in the Kanto region.

When he read the original work, he also felt regretful that Rikkai University could not continue to be the overlord of Kanto and win the national championship three times in a row. It has to be said that Rikkai University is a team with real strength, strict, self-disciplined, and iron-like training discipline. It is an elite team with talent and hard work.

How could such a team lose to Seigaku?

But now the mentality is different. The stronger Rikkai University becomes, the more we must defeat them.

Victory can only belong to Ice Emperor.

And now, this year's Rikkai University has made the same mistake: excessive arrogance without rigorous investigation and analysis.

Because of this excessive arrogance, they were "taught" a lesson by Hyotei's singles match to turn the tide in Kanto and correct their attitude.

Seeing Yukimura Seiichi running around again, Nanchuan asked, "So why did Atobe suddenly come to Rikkai University?"

The night breeze takes away some of the heat brought by the scorching sun during the day, making people feel much more relaxed.

Atobe next to him spoke after a long while, saying, "I came here to scout out the enemy."

After saying this, he chuckled, and the gloomy mood he had been in all along disappeared, returning to his usual leisure and ease.

Facing Nanchuan's half-believing and half-doubting gaze, Atobe said seriously: "No, I really just want to come and see their tennis. After all, they are our strongest opponents. It is always more real to come and understand the opponent in person than to see it in the newspapers."

Nanchuan said "oh", he felt that Atobe was under pressure, but he didn't ask any further.

At this time, several students in front of them pointed at Yukimura who had stopped running in the field and whispered:

'Now that Yukimura-kun has finished running, who will he fight with later?

He shouldn't be playing basketball this late. Didn't you see he was doing physical training tonight? "

That's a shame, I love watching his tennis, it's perfect!"

But speaking of it, they have paid great attention to physical training since arriving in Kanto, even Yukimura.

No, look at Hyotei's singles, Akutsu, needless to say, he almost knocked Yanagi Renji's chin off, that Atobe Keigo, has extraordinary endurance, that Minamikawa's stamina seems average, about the same as Sanada, but his skills are in that area where he doesn't consume much energy."

'So, we have to keep up in this aspect, otherwise when we meet them in the national competition, we can't be passive and be in a tug-of-war with them in a tiebreak or something like that. If we can't keep up with the physical strength, we will be nothing. "

"That makes a lot of sense."

"Humph, Hyotei is nothing. We at Rikkai University are the kings of tennis. We will definitely win in the national tournament!"

"That's right, Rikkai University is the national champion!"

Nanchuan murmured to himself, “Yes, he’s a die-hard fan.

"What is a die-hard fan?" asked Atobe.

"They are die-hard and loyal fans of the real protagonist. Don't you know that you have so many die-hard fans?"

"I haven't heard of it. Just enjoy the cheers and shouts. That's enough, let's go back."

"Have you finished scouting the enemy situation?"

Nanchuan stood up as well, he actually didn't understand anything yet.

Atobe hummed, "Didn't they say that they have already made training reforms for us, Hyotei?"

'Come on, they are very systematic, professional and strict in their training. I thought you were going to fight them one-on-one.'

"No need, at least not now. I remember you said something, something like, Yuan Bing will lose. Besides, I don't want to show my trump card now."

Nan Chuan corrected him: "I said that the army of the underdog will win. Isn't your trump card the Tannhauser serve? Or have you evolved again?"

Atobe walked out of the tennis club and almost rolled his eyes at him: "Do you underestimate me so much? I didn't even try my best in Kanto. How do you know that this is all I have?"

Nanchuan nodded in surprise: "Is that so? Then I'll have to look forward to it."

The two of them were walking and chatting, and they met a pale-faced and white-haired boy at the corner. The boy walked with his head down, and it seemed like he didn't even want to be illuminated by the street light.

"Nioh?"

"Puh, Hyotei?"

The catchphrase "Puli" was always there. Ren Wang looked at them in surprise, and his eyes were full of inquiry, but in the end he said nothing and left directly.

Atobe was puzzled, "Are people from Rikkai University not talkative?"

Nanchuan nodded: "Maybe our Bingdi talks a little too much."

'It's so boring. After the national competition is over, I will invite them to play volleyball at the beach or something. Then they will talk more.'

"But Nanchuan, by the way, did you notice that Niou's racket and even the way he walks are very similar to you?"

Nanchuan was startled and turned his head back to look, but Ren Wang had already disappeared. He frowned and said, "No, now that you mention it, I remember that he doesn't look like me, he looks like you."

"Imitating me again?

"Perhaps this time it's not just a simple imitation. I'm afraid his imitation is going to be upgraded."

"Really? I didn't expect that I could really get information this time."

"Stop talking, a minister of the Ice Emperor is so brazen as to spy on information. If anyone tells others, they will think that we, the Ice Emperor, have some unethical behavior.

The car started to go back to Tokyo. After thinking for a long time, Atobe asked:

"You always say that Nioh is very strong. When I fought him, I only felt that his imitation ability was indeed good, but it was not enough for you to have such a high evaluation. So, did you see something?"

Because he had played a game with Niou and won, Atobe believed that he was very qualified to evaluate Niou's level of skills. To be honest, he really did not find that Niou's current strength was worthy of Minamikawa's evaluation.

He has been puzzled about this for several days."

Nan Chuan explained: "It's not as simple as just imitating. His imitation is evolving. Maybe we won't see him often on the training ground, but behind the scenes, he must have secretly watched the game videos and imitated all the strong players. Did you see him imitating us again just now? This kid is not as careless as he looks on the surface."