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Chapter 98 - Chapter 98: Kanto Tournament Draw – Rikkai’s Lineup  

(Author's Note: Based on the original timeline where Rikkai's 15-win streak was broken in their third year (denying them a 16th consecutive title), last year should've been their 12th straight win. Let me know if there are discrepancies—I'll verify and correct!) 

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 Saturday | Rikkai Dai Fuzoku Middle School 

Located in Kanagawa Prefecture, Rikkai Dai was a prestigious private school with a storied history. 

Renowned as a cradle for elite talent across disciplines, its clubs—especially tennis—dominated competitions. 

For 12 consecutive years, Rikkai had ruled the Kanto Tournament, earning the honor of hosting the annual draw ceremony. 

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### The Draw Ceremony 

By 10 AM, Yoru and three others arrived via train. 

The venue buzzed with representatives from various schools—some solo, others in full squads. 

Yoru scanned the room. 

Many familiar faces from the original series were present: Hyotei, Yamabuki, Seigakukan, Rokkaku… 

But one name stood out: "Shohoku." 

Wait… isn't that a basketball school in high school? 

Apparently, their middle school tennis team had clawed their way into the Kanto Tournament. 

Yet beyond a few exceptions, Yoru saw no noteworthy players. 

Most hovered around 3–4 stars, with barely any reaching 5-star—meaning even Kawasaki's current squad could sweep most teams here. 

Yoru (slumping in his seat): "Welp. At this point, the real competition's all in Kansai." 

The Kanto Tournament suddenly felt dull. 

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### The Buzz Around Seigaku 

QP (noticing Yoru's disinterest): "No strong opponents?" 

Yoru: "Remove the word 'strong.' There's no one worth fighting." 

QP nodded. Given Japan's reputation as a "tennis wasteland," this was expected. 

Around them, whispers about Seigaku spread: 

"That's the team with the foreigner, right? Did they hire a ringer?" 

"Not surprising—other schools have done it." 

"Rumor is, their new captain's a genius. They beat Hyotei and Yamabuki without the foreigner playing!" 

Moonlight and Nakatsu's expressions soured. Being the "stepping stones" for Seigaku's rise stung. 

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### Rikkai's Grand Entrance 

A sudden shout: "Rikkai's here!" 

The crowd turned as the gold-jacketed team marched in. 

Kirihara (muttering): "Could they be any later? Talk about flexing." 

Yamato (admiring): "Twelve straight Kanto titles… legendary." 

Yoru's eyes narrowed. 

Leading the pack was Mitsuya Akuto, flanked by: 

- Akiyo Koutei (U-17 elite) 

- Rokkaku twins (top-tier doubles pair) 

- Utanii Gakuto ("God of the Right Court") 

All 6-star players, with two 5-star reserves. 

But Mitsuya's ability intrigued Yoru the most: 

- 50% data collected: +0.3 combat power 

- 80% data collected: +0.8 combat power 

With Mitsuya's analytical skills, he effectively fought at 7-star—potentially outclassing Moonlight stat-wise. 

Yet Moonlight's mental assassination could still crush him in a real match. 

No wonder Rikkai dominates. This lineup's stacked. 

Without Yoru, QP, and Kirihara, Seigaku's original squad (led by 5-star Yamato) would've been annihilated. 

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### The Draw 

As Rikkai passed Seigaku, Mitsuya's gaze lingered—confirming Yoru's suspicion: 

They've already analyzed us. 

Host: "Let the draw begin!" 

Seed teams picked first to avoid early clashes. 

Yoru drew Group A. 

Rikkai landed in Group D—meaning they could only meet in the finals. 

Of course. "Murphy's Law" strikes again. 

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### Post-Draw Encounter 

As Seigaku exited, Mitsuya intercepted Yoru, extending a hand: 

Mitsuya: "Looking forward to our match." 

Yoru shook it silently and walked away. 

No words were needed. 

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Next: The calm before the storm—Seigaku prepares for war. 

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