"A cruel world?" Echizen raised his head in confusion.
"The Hyotei, who is respected for his strength, can also become the main player in the first grade. The competition within the team is strong, which is suitable for the development of new players. Rikkai University is the same as Hyotei, but there are too many strong people in it. Now you can even grab the main selection position. However, this will result in a lack of game experience.”
"Tian Tianbao Temple is good, but unfortunately, you can't compete for the main position."
"Actually, your talent is quite good. What you lack is the experience of competition and the tempering of your character."
Kamishiro Ami smiled and followed his instructions like a close brother.
"Of course, if you want to enter Fudo Peak, it's not impossible, but you may need to put in more effort and go through the training in hell." Jindailan smiled evilly.
"That's enough!" At this time, Seigakusho, represented by Tezuka, came over.
"Echizen is a member of our Seigaku team, so I won't bother you."
The main candidates are full of hostility towards the Age of Gods.
Especially the poisonous snake Kaido Kaoru's eyes were extremely cold.
"Tezuka, is your elbow okay?" Jindailan glanced at Tezuka's elbow, and his tone was full of regret: "I didn't expect that you didn't leave Seigaku who hurt you, and most of your talent was wasted. "
"You have not improved at all now compared to two years ago."
After hearing Kamishiro Ai's words, Qingxue Zhengxuan's expression changed.
"Has Minister Tezuka's elbow been injured?"
Oishi: How could this person know that?
Tezuka's elbow can be said to be Aogaku's black spot.
A first-year player with leadership qualities and strong tennis skills had his elbow ruined by one of his own.
The perpetrators also did not receive the punishment they deserved.
What an irony.
Tezuka's elbow hindered his improvement in strength, causing the third-year Tezuka to have a 50-50 draw with Atobe when he had just recovered from the injury.
"You don't need to worry about my hands. What you should be concerned about is whether Fudoho can achieve good results this year."
Tezuka's tone was stiff.
"Everything is fine at Fudomine. You will see it this time in the regional competition." Jindai Ai spread his hands and saw the other Seigaku main candidates communicating with Echizen out of the corner of his eye.
Their expressions were genuine concern.
But Echizen seemed a little confused.
"No more chatting. I'm very busy tonight." Jindailan waved to Iwu in the stands and left immediately.
As he passed by Tezuka, he whispered:
"Hey, Tezuka, you don't really want Echizen to follow the same path as you, do you?"
Looking at Tezuka's darkened face, Kamishiro Ai could no longer hide the evil smile on his face.
"Then make some changes. I know you have done that a long time ago, otherwise Qingxue will not be able to enter the national competition this year~ You can't keep silent, can you?"
After saying that, he patted Tezuka on the shoulder and walked towards the door.
"This year's national competition is quite fun, but Qingxue probably won't be able to participate."
Seeing Kamishiro Ami's back walking further and further away, Seigaku Shosho couldn't help but want to fight.
"Minister Tezuka, he is too arrogant." They turned their attention to Tezuka, but the latter severely stopped them.
"That's it for today, go back and rest first." As the order to leave was given, everyone left with their own thoughts.
"Echizen, come with me." Tezuka glanced at the depressed Echizen with twinkling eyes, and finally took Echizen to a street cafe.
"Hello, a cup of tea and soda."
Not long after, the drinks were brought.
Tezuka and Echizen were sitting across from each other, drinking their own drinks.
Echizen was distracted and Tezuka was silent.
"Tell me what you think, Echizen." After a long time, Tezuka broke the silence.
Echizen raised his head, his eyes showing confusion, and then lowered his head, as if he was escaping from something.
"Don't worry about anything, Echizen, just say it boldly." Tezuka's voice was less harsh and more gentle.
"Minister..." Echizen's eyes flickered, his lips moved, and finally turned into a sigh: "I don't know what to say."
He looked up to Tezuka.
The tall man carried Qingxue on his shoulders.
That touching sense of responsibility once made Echizen yearn for him.
It is so respectable to shoulder the responsibility of Qingxue to move forward and become stronger.
But.
Now Echizen has doubts.
To Qingxue, but also to myself.
"Let me tell you." Tezuka put down the tea in his hand and spoke calmly.
"You are shaken. You are not sure whether Qingxue can give you the growth and stage you want. You are not sure whether your future self can wash away today's humiliation."
"I'm sorry, Buchou." Echizen lowered his head guiltily.
Everything that happened today weighed heavily on him.
He felt powerless at his own weakness.
I also blame myself for being swayed by Qingxue.
"This is not your fault, no need to apologize, Echizen, raise your head." Tezuka's tone became stern.
"Kamidai Ai is indeed a terrifying opponent, and Kintaro Toyama's talent is also amazing."
"But you shouldn't feel self-denial."
"You'll be better than them, Echizen."
"Believe in others, but also believe in yourself a hundred times."
Hearing this, the confusion in Echizen's eyes dissipated a little.
"Minister, can you tell me how you met him?"
Echizen could feel the expectations that Kamishiro Ai had placed on Tezuka.
Also curious about their past.
"That's a very impressive story." Tezuka immediately started talking about the elementary school student competition.
At that time, I was blocked by the God Generation Blue Zero.
Then I was told: "You can't grow in youth education."
After that, he was injured and his strength stagnated.
Until now, he shoulders the heavy responsibility of Qingxue.
After listening to Tezuka's story, Echizen felt mixed emotions.
Seigaku missed Tezuka.
But why didn't he see a trace of resentment towards Seigaku in Tezuka's eyes?
"Everyone will face countless choices. No matter what decision he makes, he will never regret this choice." Looking at Echizen in front of him, Tezuka seemed to see himself two years ago, and his eyes became gentle.
"Minister Yamato entrusted Seigaku to me, and I took Seigaku forward. The elbow injury did drag me down, but it will also make me stronger."
"Strength is not just shown on the outside, but here." Tezuka pointed to his heart.
"I will not interfere with you making your own choice. On the contrary, I hope you can use this opportunity to see clearly in your heart. No matter what decision you make, I will support you."
Tezuka took a sip of tea and his expression became more determined.
"But one thing I will promise you, youth will change."
"As Jindai said, Qingxue is too pedantic. I will use all my efforts to change it, and then lead everyone to the national competition!"
"And you are no longer a second-generation samurai, but you will be Echizen Ryoma!"
Tezuka's eyes seemed to be filled with light.
God, I have never regretted it.
Just wait.
I will lead the reborn Qingxue to challenge you.
Faced with Tezuka's powerful words, Echizen's eyes flickered.
