PDLP Chapter 673: Balentin + Kojin vs. Tokugawa + Sanada
Chapter 673: Balentin + Kojin vs. Tokugawa + Sanada
After a moment of silence, Shiba Saori looked at Inoue Mamoru and reminded him softly.
"Inoue-senpai, have you noticed? The audience here comes from all over the world. In other words, this doesn't seem artificial."
There was a hint of doubt in her eyes, and she narrowed her eyes slightly, as if thinking about the reason behind this abnormal phenomenon.
As soon as Shiba Saori finished speaking, Inoue Mamoru frowned slightly. He thought for a while and spoke slowly.
"Yes. But this does not rule out the possibility of human factors."
"After all, I have already interviewed some of the staff of the organizers of this U-17 World Cup Tournament."
"According to them, even in previous years when there were similar large-scale competitions held in the Free Country, tickets were not so tight, and were even difficult to come by."
"Yet despite this situation, so many fans of the Beichuan boy were able to buy tickets."
"In other words, there must be at least one large scalper who bought a huge number of tickets and resold them, and this scalper is very likely on the side of the Beichuan teenagers."
As he spoke, he sorted out various clues in his mind, trying to uncover the truth behind it.
As Inoue Mamoru was mumbling his analysis, Shiba Saori once again threw herself into the cheering. She once again joined the fans' shouts and cheered for Kitagawa with all her heart.
Focus your attention on the center of the field.
After the organizers of the U-17 World Cup tournament between the Free State U-17 team and the Swiss U-17 team read out various speeches and pre-match declarations, the atmosphere on the scene became increasingly tense.
The U-17 team of the Free State and the U-17 team of Switzerland also began the pre-match handshake and salute.
The contestants walked forward one by one, their steps steady and their eyes determined.
Perhaps it was because of the grand cheers during the entrance, the thunderous cheers seemed to still echo in my ears;
Or maybe it was because of the poaching at the airport.
At this moment, the players on both sides were extremely eager to fight. The determination and desire for victory revealed in their eyes seemed to be declaring their determination to each other.
Ralph Reinhardt and Kitagawa did not communicate at all during this period.
After all, they had already said a lot before, and any more words would seem redundant. Continuing to talk nonsense would be a bit too much of a hassle.
The two of them just smiled and nodded. There was a hint of friendliness in their smiles, but there was also a hidden sense of competition.
Afterwards, they led their respective team members towards the rear battle zone. The team members followed behind them with neat steps, exuding a spirit of courage and perseverance.
Not long after, as the entire audience was paying attention, a loud announcement sounded over Citi Field. The voice was clear and powerful, echoing throughout the stadium.
"U-17 World Cup Tournament, Free State U-17 National Team vs. Switzerland U-17 National Team, Match 1, Doubles 2. Both players, please take your positions."
At the same time, the large screen inside Citi Field also displayed the basic information of the second doubles players of the Free State U-17 team and the Swiss U-17 team.
Liberty State U-17 National Team Doubles Second Players: Chico Balentin (High School First Year), Toyama Kintaro (Junior High School First Year)
[Switzerland U-17 team doubles second: Kazuya Tokugawa (second year of high school), Genichirō Sanada (third year of junior high school)]
Obviously, in the first game, Ralph Reinhardt planned to send out a combination of high school students and junior high school students.
Although this may affect the doubles strength, it will undoubtedly preserve the subsequent battle status, so subsequent games will have greater tolerance.
Because both this U-17 World Cup and the U-17 World Cup Tournament have a mandatory requirement for at least three junior high school players to play, and doubles matches are the easiest to meet this requirement.
But Ralph Reinhardt didn't expect Kitagawa to be so cautious.
Here is the Free State U-17 team.
"Captain Reinhardt, let's go."
Chico Balentin said to Ralph Reinhardt with a confident smile on his face and his eyes full of fighting spirit.
As for Kintaro Toyama, his eyes were full of anticipation and he was eager to try. He kept rubbing his hands and jumping his feet slightly, as if he couldn't wait to step onto the field and show his skills in this free country.
After all, this is his first time participating in a formal competition since coming to the Free Country, and it means a lot to him.
"Go ahead, I look forward to hearing good news from you."
Ralph Reinhardt nodded, a slight smile on his face, and answered gently.
In fact, from the moment he arranged the two of them in the doubles second match, he did not focus on the doubles players in this U-17 World Cup tour.
Of course, if they can have a good start, it will definitely be a good situation for the Free State U-17 team, which is currently facing pressure due to the number of spectators, and it will greatly boost the team's morale.
In the original novel, Chico Balentin is a freshman on the Liberty State U-17 national team.
He is a little short in stature, which makes him stand out among the players of the Free State U-17 team.
But he has a unique charm. His nickname is the free-changing weirdo and he is a very lucky guy.
He became famous for his peculiar habit of losing 6-4 to every player he played against.
He once won the championship in the weekly competition and was hailed as a talented person who was selected to represent the national team due to his outstanding tennis skills.
In the quarter-finals of the U-17 World Cup, he faced off against the talented nobleman Henry Nobel III of the Swiss U-17 team and won. It can be said that his opponent's talent and bad taste are definitely quite high.
As for Kintaro Toyama, he is a character who can be compared with Ryoma Echizen, the protagonist of the original work.
She has an extraordinary talent for tennis, even better than Ryoma Echizen. She started playing tennis in the spring under the guidance of a veteran women's doubles player from the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. In just a few months, she defeated Hagi, the ace of Makinofuji Academy, in the Kansai Tournament.
Afterwards, he was able to run all the way from Shizuoka to the Tokyo venue, which shows how terrifying his physical strength is.
Although he is small in stature, he can easily lift a motorcycle above his head and possesses terrifying strength.
Moreover, it is extremely close to "perfect perfection".
Now under the guidance of Echizen Nanjiro, his strength continues to improve, and his growth rate is amazing.
Even Beichuan could not predict how much the other party has grown to now. He is like a rising star, full of infinite possibilities.