69novels Chapter 154 The Battle for the Badge
Chapter 154 The Battle for the Badge
Chapter 154 The Battle for the Badge
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Turning around, Yukimura Seiichi's face showed a slight hint of confusion.
"You're so fixated on taking even a single cent; don't you think you're the one in the dream?"
Natsume Tsukiya said this while staring into Yukimura Seiichi's eyes.
Yukimura Seiichi paused, "[Regarding someone who took away even a fraction of their persistence?]"
That's right, he was very persistent. Ever since he was shut out by Natsume Tsukiya in the national tournament, Yukimura Seiichi had been eyeing Natsume Tsukiya and was always thinking about how to defeat him.
After the national competition, they practiced extra hard and quietly trained after entering the training camp.
Just as Yukimura Seiichi's confidence was growing, Natsume Tsukiya suddenly shut out Oni Jujiro.
This chilled him to the bone once again.
So, let's change our strategy.
Just one goal, that's all.
We win by scoring one goal.
So he began to think, and finally came up with the idea of creating a dream, an invincible myth.
Yukimura Seiichi was all too familiar with this feeling; Rikkai's three-peat was flawless.
This mentality of not being allowed to lose has been deeply rooted in his life.
Presumably, Natsume Tsukiya, the tyrant who sealed the victory with zero kills, was like that too.
As long as a person is persistent, there will always be opportunities to take advantage of them.
However, Natsume Tsuki is also determined to hold onto every single moment. Doesn't he also have his own set of beliefs?
Determined to take a point from him.
Take that one point that determines victory or defeat!
Suddenly, Yukimura Seiichi's mind went blank, and his whole body went cold.
"Could it be?"
He suddenly looked out of the arena.
All that could be seen were calm expressions on everyone's faces, so calm that they were completely still, even somewhat disappointed, as if some kind of expectation had been dashed.
"Could it be?"
Yukimura Seiichi asked himself the same question again, then asked Sanada Genichiro beside him, "How was the score in the third game?"
"Four to zero."
Genichiro Sanada answered resolutely.
"Four to zero..."
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Yukimura Seiichi could barely support his body and said in disbelief:
Four to zero, I'm sure.
"You clearly..."
Natsume Tsukiya's voice came through, saying, "You've taken a point, haven't you?"
"You?!" Yukimura Seiichi exclaimed in surprise. "How did you know?"
"What? You're allowed to create dreams for me, but I can't create the dreams you want for you?"
Natsume Tsukiya shrugged: "Congratulations, your dream has come true."
"I defeated you."
Yukimura Seiichi gritted his teeth and glared at her, saying, "Was this a dream?"
"So, I say, perhaps I've never been the one who's persistent." Natsume Tsukiya shrugged.
"this...."
Yukimura Seiichi could hardly believe that the person who created the dream was now trapped in his own dream.
Is it really impossible to defeat Natsume Tsukiya?
No, it's not true.
How could he possibly be unable to win?
"call out!"
Yukimura Seiichi tore off the badge and threw it over.
"Thank you, but I'll return it to you." Natsume Tsuki also caught it.
"No need."
Yukimura Seiichi turned around, his face devoid of any smile, and left the court.
"We lost." Fuji Yuta blinked.
"How is it, Yuta?"
Guan Yuechu said smugly, "I told you long ago, the great era of our St. Rudolf Academy is about to begin."
Fuji Yuta felt a bit embarrassed. Although Yukimura Seiichi was shut out twice, it didn't mean that Rikkai was no good, did it?
"Hey, Echizen, do you want to withdraw that application?"
After thinking for a long time, Inui Sadaharu finally asked the question.
"No." Ryoma Echizen was not afraid at all and directly rejected Sadaharu Inui.
"Well done, little one."
Eiji Kikumaru gave a thumbs-up and said, "It's okay if you can't win, but you can't back down!"
Shuichiro Oishi: "Eiji, you're stirring things up again."
"Where's the big rock?" Kikumaru Eiji chuckled.
"As expected, no matter how powerful he evolves, he still can't break the curse of being sealed?" Sato laughed. "He really is strong."
"Being trapped by your own dreams," Takumi Ryuji said. "This should offer some insight."
Kurobe watched Yukimura Seiichi's departing figure and said, "A shutout, that's a very interesting thing. We should see some good things to come."
The three coaching staff members are pleased to see everything that is happening now, and it all seems to be moving in a positive direction.
"I'm going to get one of the badges between 11 and 20. Whoever it is, step forward obediently and let me treat you well."
Keigo Atobe snapped his fingers, pointing his racket at the people holding badges.
However, no one was willing to stand up and fight him.
"Do you want me to call out their names one by one?"
Keigo Atobe raised his chin and said, "The rules of the training camp are that once you get a badge, it's not yours. If someone challenges you, you have to come out and fight. No matter how the badges circulate, they will eventually end up in the hands of the strongest person."
This is indeed the rule of the training camp, although the coaching staff agreed to allow the first team to hold a free ranking match.
However, it doesn't mean that defeating one person is enough, and those without badges must obtain badges if they want to fight against the top ten.
This is to select the strongest person to represent the team in the competition.
"Akuzu, come on."
Kawamura Takashi fixed his gaze, ignoring Atobe Keigo, and instead looked at Akutsu Jin beside him.
"Kawamura, do you want to die?"
Akutsu's eyes flashed with anger, as if she wanted to scare away Kawamura Takashi.
Eiji Kikumaru also tried to persuade him, "Aron, why are you doing this?"
Kaoru Kaidou: "Yeah, Kawamura-senpai, why did you just give away your badge?"
Kawamura Takashi frowned and pondered for a moment before explaining, "There are 246 people participating in this training camp, but only 10 badges. We just learned about the information in advance and took the initiative. If it were someone else, they would definitely be able to defeat them and obtain the badges. Moreover, the training camp has a rule that we must accept the challenge. Although no one challenged me to a match, I cannot hold onto the badges and let stronger people be eliminated."
At this point, many people fell silent.
Kenya Oshitari, Takeshi Momoshiro, Shuichiro Oishi, and others...
Takashi Kawamura said firmly, "Akuzu is better than me in terms of talent and everything else. If I hold onto the badge and it hinders more talented players, I won't be satisfied. I was already very satisfied to be able to compete in the National Tournament. I am happy to participate in the World Championship qualifiers with everyone. I believe that the world is a higher stage with more strong players. The badge should be given to the best. Come on, Akutsu."
"You idiot."
Akutsu scoffed, "Do I need your charity? You brat."
"Akuzu, you always say things you don't mean."
Kawamura Takashi continued, "Although I want to fight you, it doesn't mean you can easily defeat me. Akutsu, go ahead and attack."
Seeing his resolute expression, Akutsu had no choice but to agree and walked to the nearby court.
at the same time.
Kabaji Takahiro also stepped forward.
Kabaji Takahiro is Atobe Keigo's henchman; his stepping forward means he will lose his eligibility.
Atobe Keigo gave a cold laugh, a warm feeling welling up inside him. He turned away indifferently and walked towards the court, leaving only Kabaji with his back to him.
Kikumaru Eiji: "How cold!"
Inui Sadaharu: "Perhaps, that's how Atobe Keigo expresses his emotions."
"Momoshiro, shouldn't you hand over your spot?"
This time it was Hiyoshi Waka, who pointed at Momoshiro Takeshi and shouted.
Everyone was surprised.
Guan Yuechu played with her hair and said, "It seems that everyone who has a badge has become a target."
"Oh, is this really okay?" Fuji Yuuta asked anxiously, "What if they fail at one challenge and then try another?"
"Yuta, you're still too young."
Guan Yuechu shook his head and said, "There are rules. Each person can only choose one badge to challenge. If you fail, you will never have another chance. The situation you described does not exist."
"I see."
Fuji Yuuta said, "Then, if Hiyoshi Wakaba defeats Momoshiro Takeshi, then others can challenge Hiyoshi Wakaba, right?"
"Can."
After pondering for a moment, Kanzuki said, "However, if Momoshiro Takeshi loses, he will lose the qualification to challenge for the badge again. No matter who ends up with the badge, he will no longer be qualified to compete for it."
"So, you mean being kicked out of the bureau, right?"
"That's right, so in order to keep the badge, you have to accept challenges from others."
Guan Yuechu said, "The one who ultimately stays will definitely be someone who is qualified to join the team."
"The law of the jungle?"
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Excitement gleamed in many people's eyes.
But Genichiro Sanada was not so happy.
According to Mifune Nyudo's hint, whoever gets the badge should join the team.
But now the situation has turned into endless slaughter.
"Bang!"
"!"
The fierce battle, with everyone sweating profusely, had already begun, and Genichiro Sanada looked towards the court.
It seems like the real elimination rounds of the training camp are only just beginning.
However, the only difference is that...
Those who failed to enter stadiums one and two were unable to participate in this battle.
Because these people have already been kicked out.
The rules for the entire U17 team are quite complicated.
From stadium number 16 to number 1.
Only those at the top can challenge badges numbered 11-20. The group in black collectively moved into court number 2, avoiding the internal elimination that happened with the group in white.
Therefore, people like Akira Kamio and Kiyosumi Sengoku have no chance.
Because their training camp ended so quickly, even if they launched a second wave of attacks, they wouldn't be able to keep up with the people in front. As a result, Akira Kamio and the others slept very well every night.
There's no need to train extra hard to compete for anything.
Genichiro Sanada was frustrated.
Soon, he received another call from Akaya Kirihara.
"Moshi moshi!"
Genichiro Sanada went to a secluded spot.
"Vice Minister, you haven't forgotten, have you?"
The condescending tone of Kirihara Akaya across from him startled Sanada Genichiro.
His resentful tone made it seem as if everything was caused by Genichiro Sanada, which put immense pressure on him.
"Aka, how are you?" Sanada Genichiro asked.
Kirihara Akaya said, "What else can I do? The hospital can't find out what's wrong. The doctor said there's nothing wrong and I can exercise, but I just can't hold a racket. Vice-captain, do you know how painful this is? You have to make that guy taste this pain for me."
Genichiro Sanada's mind was completely focused on revenge, rather than preparation for the competition. He was very annoyed, but there was nothing he could do.
He could hear Kirihara Akaya constantly urging him on the phone to kill Natsume Tsukiya.
Genichiro Sanada couldn't tell him that Natsume Tsuki was now incredibly strong, capable of shutting out even a monster like Oni Jujiro, nor could he tell him that Yukimura Seiichi had been shut out twice...
He could only walk alone along the dark path.
The moon was quickly obscured by dark clouds.
He was so frustrated that he didn't know how to handle the situation.
"Bang bang bang~"
A series of sounds of sparring came from the court not far away.
"It's a multi-ball game."
Genichiro Sanada immediately recognized the voice and thought to himself, "Who would be practicing here in the middle of the night?"
Following the sound, they saw, "It was actually Echizen and that Tokugawa?"
Tokugawa Kazuya and Echizen Ryoma are engaged in a fierce battle on the field:
Tokugawa Kazuya: "Is there anyone you'd rather die than not defeat?"
Ryoma Echizen thought of Natsume Tsukiya and said, "The person you're determined to defeat is that mustache guy, isn't he?"
Listening to their conversation, Sanada Genichiro gradually forgot about Kirihara Akaya's troubles.
Soon, the two people in the arena stopped.
The two of them started drinking water.
Genichiro Sanada noticed that a figure was coming up not far away; it was Byodoin Phoenix, the leader of the First Army.
"Bang!"
A ball fell from the man's hand, flashing with light, and with a loud bang, the ball of light, like a blazing sun, crashed down on Echizen Ryoma.
Just as Sanada Genichiro was about to speak, he saw Tokugawa Kazuya leap in front of the ball, using his body to block it for Echizen Ryoma.
Genichiro Sanada suddenly remembered that during the day, after Byodoin and Tsukiya Natsume had argued, they were stopped and provoked by Ryoma Echizen.
That's why you got beaten up?
"Hmph, useless thing." Phoenix of Byodoin sneered.
"Hey, you're such a loser."
Echizen Ryoma pointed at Byodoin Phoenix and roared, "Come on, let's settle this once and for all! I will be the victor!"
"Go to hell."
Phoenix Byodoin intended to defeat Natsume Tsukiya head-on, but this brat in front of him, who seemed to have appeared out of nowhere, was so arrogant that he couldn't stand it. He raised his hand and launched another Light Ball attack.
"Perfect timing!"
Ryoma Echizen has prepared for a counterattack.
Tokugawa Kazuya reached out, trying to stop him.
One of the players landed in front of Ryoma Echizen and said, "You can't handle this ball."
As he spoke, he drew back his racket and swung it out.
"Bang!"
Genichiro Sanada was shocked to discover that another deep crater had been smashed into the opposite wall.
"This is?"
Genichiro Sanada's pupils trembled.
That crater was exactly the same as the one on the wall the day Kirihara Akaya was injured.
"It's true." Sanada Genichiro was utterly shocked. "Could it be that Natsume Tsukiya was already using this kind of light sphere back then?"
He seemed to have discovered something: that Natsume Tsuki already possessed extraordinary strength back then, while they were still boasting of Rikkai's invincibility.