hotmtlnovel Chapter 152 The Expeditionary Force Returns
Chapter 152 The Expeditionary Force Returns
Chapter 152 The Expeditionary Force Returns
"Oh dear, you've been too lax."
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That night.
A pillow fight broke out in the dormitory.
When Genichiro Sanada returned with important intelligence, the corridor was in complete disarray.
He couldn't help but feel indignant.
As everyone lay in bed at night, each had their own thoughts on their minds.
Apart from those who slept soundly, many people stared at the ceiling in the darkness, dreaming of tomorrow.
Echizen Ryoma and Yukimura Seiichi recalled everything from the past and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
Neither of them knew why things had turned out this way.
Before his debut, Ryoma Echizen was a prodigy. His father was a former professional tennis player. From the moment he started playing tennis publicly, his career was exceptionally smooth, and he was a highlight wherever he went.
Since a person named Natsume Tsukiya appeared, Tsukasa has felt that nothing is going right for him.
He couldn't understand it; in short, the feeling now was completely different from before.
This was especially true of Yukimura Seiichi.
Natsume Tsukiya wasn't targeting anyone in particular; he simply set a rule that no one could take a ball from his hands.
This indirectly stole the spotlight from the protagonist, Echizen Ryoma, and the boss, Yukimura Seiichi.
The two, who never worried about winning or losing, couldn't help but start to care about their battle with Natsume Tsukiya.
the next day.
The high school students are still fighting their own battles.
"I have something to inform everyone. Please stop training and assemble at the main stadium."
Sato stood on the rooftop, holding a megaphone, and said to those below, "There's something important, so please don't be absent."
Everyone arrived at the main stadium.
Kurobe said, "This afternoon, we will announce the list of 20 members for the intensive training camp from among the 146 people. Those selected for the intensive training camp will practice on the dedicated court. Good luck to everyone, and see you this afternoon."
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After saying that, Kurobe disappeared from everyone's sight: "The enhancement list?"
"Why are there only 20 people?"
"That's incredibly weird."
"Anyway, no matter how many people are selected, I will be chosen," Ryoma Echizen said confidently.
"I'll definitely be chosen too," Kintaro Toyama shouted defiantly.
Genichiro Sanada frowned deeply.
He remembered what the high school students who were still training in the mountains had told him.
Thus, Genichiro Sanada began his operation.
Upon hearing this, Yukimura Seiichi immediately frowned and asked, "You mean, there are unwritten rules on this court?"
"That's right."
Genichiro Sanada said solemnly, "This stadium has a 20-person expedition team that will be returning today. Out of 146 people, 20 spots will be selected. The spots announced this afternoon may not include any of our junior high school students."
"Won't there be any junior high school students?"
Yukimura Seiichi was even more surprised.
Genichiro Sanada recalled the high school student's words and said, "And one of the unwritten rules is that those numbered 11-20 in the 20-man expeditionary force must team up with the newly selected 20..."
In player-versus-player combat, the winner receives a badge ranging from 11 to 20. However, other players can challenge the holder of a badge ranging from 11 to 20 beforehand; this is known as "first come, first served."
"Strike first, huh?" Yukimura Seiichi frowned. "So, you mean snatch the spots that originally belonged to those guys on the list?"
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"That's right."
Genichiro Sanada said, "The rule of this competition is that you can win as long as you get the badge, regardless of whether you are on the roster or not."
"What if the people on the list win against the so-called expeditionary force?"
Yukimura Seiichi asked.
Genichiro Sanada's gaze hardened, and he said, "Anyone can take the badge back unless they are strong enough."
Soon, the story began to circulate quietly.
Ryoma Echizen is eagerly awaiting the approval of his challenge application.
Please check the bulletin board for the list of selected candidates.
An announcement came over the loudspeaker.
Everyone crowded and surged toward that direction.
Soon, expressions of resentment appeared on their faces: "This is outrageous! How come they're all high school students? Everyone knows that we middle schoolers have a higher winning rate!"
"That's right, we're not convinced."
"What exactly is the coaching staff doing?"
"Why weren't we selected? Is this a complete exclusion and disrespect for us high school students?"
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Everyone stared at the list, but Fuji Syusuke said, "That's not entirely true."
"What do you mean?"
"There's another middle school too," Fuji Syusuke said with a smile, pointing upwards.
"Oh?"
Everyone was watching so intently that, following Fuji Syusuke's finger, they saw Natsume Tsukiya's name among the names.
Guan Yuechu: "As expected, I knew it. That guy couldn't possibly have been missed."
Yuuta Fuji: "I say, Mizuki, you're really wise after the event."
"I heard things aren't that simple."
Guan Yuechu said, "Haven't you noticed that quite a few people are missing here?"
Everyone turned and looked around: "That's right, what on earth did those guys go about?"
"Could it be that they got wind of it beforehand and ran away?"
"Escape is not necessarily an option."
Why not?
"Why would someone like Yukimura Seiichi run away?"
When Yukimura Seiichi was mentioned, everyone fell silent, their faces filled with confusion.
"Welcome back, everyone."
On the other side, the coaching staff arrived outside the gate. The gate slowly opened, and a group of rough-looking men appeared before them.
"I heard that some overconfident individuals have launched a so-called decapitation operation?"
Byodoin Phoenix slightly raised her chin, looking down at everyone, and said, "This is partly due to your indulgence."
"We are just following the rules."
Sato answered with a smile, glancing around and immediately spotting a guy wearing a hat, so he said, "Looks like there are still people I don't recognize."
"The guy I found overseas, I heard he's a local."
Byodoin Phoenix glanced at it and replied immediately.
Meanwhile, Ryoga Echizen was still tossing the orange in his hand in a cool manner.
"I heard you have an extraordinary junior high school student here?" Ryoga Echizen asked.
"There's more than one remarkable junior high student," Sato chuckled.
"I'm referring to that guy who's known as the Zero-Kill Tyrant." Ryoga Echizen's eyes revealed a hint that he had come specifically for this.
"Zero kills against the tyrant?"
Byodoin Phoenix revealed a hint of disdain.
"I heard that in the 27th National Tournament, he led his team all the way through the losers' bracket and won this year's championship." This was Ryoga Echizen's reply to Phoenix Byodoin.
"Children's tricks," Phoenix of Byodoin scoffed.
"I heard that all his opponents have been shut out."
Ryoma Echizen continued, "And it's the kind where you can't get a single point."
"Is that so?"
Byodoin Phoenix looked down on the National Tournament, but he also knew that it wasn't easy to prevent his opponents from getting a single point.
"We do have such a player here," Sato confirmed Echizen Ryoga's words.
Ryoma Echizen pressed on, "I just wonder, after entering a training camp like the U17 team, will he still be able to maintain his so-called 'clean-out tyrant' title?"
Sensing the underlying sarcasm in Echizen Ryoma's words, Sato replied with a smile, "Whether it can be protected or not, I think you'll find out very clearly once you get inside."
This caused Ryoga Echizen to stop smiling, while Phoenix Byodoin seemed completely unconcerned.
Inside the training base, intense battles have already begun on various courts.
"Do you even know where this is? How dare a middle school student like you come here?"
The blindfolded, indestructible iron man frowned.
Yukimura Seiichi smiled and said, "Whether I dare or not, we'll only know after I've fought. How did you know beforehand?"
"Arrogant!" roared the Unbreakable Iron Man. "It seems I've been looked down upon."
"Bang!"
The fight begins.
Yukimura Seiichi endured the relentless bombardment and various taunts from the other side.
He suddenly realized that he was still the same Yukimura Seiichi who was used to making a comeback from a desperate situation, instead of having the whole situation under control from the beginning.
Yukimura Seiichi shook his head, seemingly dissatisfied with his current self.
This scene, witnessed by the Unbreakable Iron Man, only fueled his fury. "I'll show you that this isn't a place you can just come and go as you please."
Yukimura Seiichi completely ignored him and instead connected his heart with Natsume Tsuki.
"Your clothes are disgusting to look at."
"Let me help you remove it," said the Iron Man.
He launched the ball with a sudden spin, carrying a strong airflow, towards Yukimura Seiichi.
Bang!
Yukimura Seiichi's clothes didn't fall off; instead, the blindfold that was covering his eyes flew away.
pat!
The racket in the hands of the unbreakable iron man fell.
No feeling?
However, he was still able to return Yukimura Seiichi's shot.
"Clatter!"
Yukimura Seiichi's racket also fell to the ground.
"This is called a mirror image," said the Unbreakable Iron Man proudly.
The two exchanged blows continuously.
You lost.
"You lost."
Yukimura Seiichi said, "Your victory was nothing but a dream."
He looked at the distant sky. This match was a test, a test of his new ability, the Dream.
Can you defeat Natsume Tsukiya by creating everything the other person wants?
Yukimura Seiichi asked himself this question, though he wasn't really sure. But when he thought about Natsume Tsukiya's fundamental strength—a shutout—he felt a little more empowered.
"Number 11? I'll take it."
Yukimura Seiichi held the badge in his hand and walked out with a flourish.
The coaching staff in the monitoring room, watching this scene unfold, couldn't help but sigh:
Sato: "Yukimura Seiichi, your progress seems to have exceeded expectations."
Kurobe: "To be able to manipulate the Unbreakable Iron Man so easily, one must possess extraordinary intelligence."
Takumi Ryuji: "However, whether this ability can be used to deal with Natsume Tsukiya remains to be seen."
Sato looked at him in surprise and said, "That's amazing. When did Ryuji start to think so highly of Natsume Tsukiya?"
Takushi Ryuji was taken aback, and immediately explained, "I only have doubts about this matter, which does not mean that I am biased towards anyone's position."
Sato laughed and stared at the screen, saying, "The junior high students are really motivated."
Takumi Ryuji: "Should we arrange for them to fight now?"
Sato laughed, "It seems Ryuji can't wait to see."
Takuji Takuchi does not deny it.
Although he believes that Natsume Tsukiya is stronger overall, it doesn't stop him from wanting to see a big battle between Yukimura Seiichi and Natsume Tsukiya.
"Natsume-kun, come down and have the final battle."
Kintaro Toyama pointed at Tsukiya Natsume and said excitedly, "If I lose, I'll give you this badge."
Everyone looked over and saw that he was holding badge number fourteen in his hand.
Kuranosuke Shiraishi immediately intervened, saying, "Kane, he's the goalkeeper for Stadium Number Five. You need to apply for permission to duel with him."
"Apply?"
Kintaro Toyama was completely clueless about the rules and looked utterly bewildered.
Shiraishi Kuranosuke then provided him with a method, and he happily submitted the so-called duel application.
Looking at his excited junior, Shiraishi Kuranosuke felt a pang of worry. Natsume Tsukiya was the one who had defeated Oni Jujiro without a hitch, and there were also Ueto Itagaki and Irie Kanata, whose strength was definitely not something ordinary people could defeat.
He was somewhat worried about Kintaro Toyama.
"Even if Xiao Jin loses, he will only become stronger."
Chitose Senri said, "Besides, fighting against Natsume Tsuki will only bring benefits and no harm, so Shiraishi, you don't need to worry about it."
Kuranosuke Shiraishi turned his head: "Did you benefit from this?"
"The ultimate in perfection, the ultimate in meticulous craftsmanship!"
With just one sentence, Chitose Senri dispelled Shiraishi Kuranosuke's concerns.
Those who acted first all received their own badges.
On the contrary, those who didn't get information about Sanada Genichiro could only watch, which was quite unfair.
At least that's what Eishiro Kite thought.
However, the coaching staff responded to him: "We've reminded you before that opportunities are always seized by yourself, not handed to you by others."
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Eishiro Kite was quite helpless.
"Shitenhoji, Kintaro Toyama challenges Tsukiya Natsume at Court 5. Both of you are to proceed to Court 5 to prepare."
The sound came from the loudspeaker.
This means that both of them must be present, and Natsume Tsuki cannot refuse.
Ryo Mido quipped, "I thought being a goalkeeper was some kind of good job, but I didn't expect that you can't even refuse."
Ryoma Echizen frowned and said, "I submitted the application first."
Yukimura Seiichi: "If we're talking about the order of precedence, then I should be ranked first."
The entire stadium heard the announcement, and many people moved towards Stadium 5.
The two stood in the middle of the court.
Kintaro Toyama, relaxed and even more excited, shouted, "Hey bro, you're the strongest guy on this court, let me beat you!"
"It's a pleasure to play against you."
Natsume Tsuki also said, "However, I won't hold back at all."
"Is that the one who shut out the tyrant without a hitch?"
In the distance, Ryoga Echizen tossed an orange in his hand, a wicked smile on his face.
Phoenix Byodoin: "What's so interesting about watching those kids' matches?"
"You don't understand."
Ryoma Echizen said, "Before destroying someone, it's best to gather up their arrogance first, otherwise you won't feel so satisfied when you fight them."
Byodoin Phoenix was taken aback. It sounded like this guy was planning to take action against that junior high school student. But was it worth it?
It's hard to imagine that someone so capable would target a junior high school student.