noffsinger Chapter 123 Facing the Samurai
Chapter 123 Facing the Samurai
After a while, Tianyu and Echizen Nanako arrived at the backyard.
He finally saw the true face of Echizen Nanjiro.
Nanjiro Echizen, the legend of the tennis world, was appearing before him with an indescribable casual attitude, a middle-aged man who seemed unconcerned, even a little sloppy, dressed casually, and even looked wretched.
What made Tianyu feel even more puzzled was that the lustful expression that this senior occasionally revealed, although a little abrupt, also revealed a bit of unruly, making it difficult to grasp his true character outline.
Tianyu took a deep breath, trying to calm the waves in his heart, politely turned to Echizen Nanako who was waiting on the side, and spoke softly.
"Ms. Nanako, thank you for your help. For the rest of the time, let me have a good chat with Nanjiro-senpai."
When Nanako Echizen heard this, a gentle smile appeared on her face, and she gently patted Tianyu's shoulder.
By the way, he signaled Nanjiro with his eyes to restrain his habits, and then turned around and left with peace of mind, leaving the space to Tianyu and Nanjiro.
Tian Yu was the first to break the silence, his voice clear and powerful: "Nanjiro-senpai, nice to meet you. I am Tian Yu Lin. I have heard of your great name for a long time."
His words were full of respect, but also contained a fighting spirit that could not be ignored.
Upon hearing this, Echizen Nanjiro curled up his lips into a playful smile, and a hint of surprise and interest flashed in his eyes.
"Oh? Was it that old fellow Mifune who mentioned you?"
There was a hint of disdain in his words, but he seemed to have some expectation for Tianyu's arrival.
"So, why did you come to see me specifically?" There was a hint of frivolity in his tone.
Upon hearing this, Tianyu's eyes instantly became extremely determined, and he spoke word by word, "To become stronger! And then, to surpass your achievements!"
At that moment, Nanjiro's body seemed to be fixed by an invisible force. There was a light of disbelief in his eyes, and his heart was in turmoil.
He never expected that Tianyu would speak so boldly!
"Do you... do you truly understand the weight behind these words?"
Nanjiro's voice trembled slightly, mixed with some barely suppressed anger.
"I, Echizen Nanjiro, once stood at the pinnacle of world tennis. Now you're just a junior high student. How dare you say you want to surpass me?"
Nanjiro's eyes became extremely complicated. He admired Tianyu's fearless spirit, but also felt worried about his overconfidence.
He knows very well that the world of tennis is cruel and real, and every bit of progress requires unimaginable effort. Improving strength cannot be achieved by just talking about it.
"Tianyu, I admit that you have some potential, even more than my kid."
"But, now you are saying this, isn't it too rash and unrealistic?"
Nanjiro's tone revealed a sense of disappointment. He was worried that Tianyu's pride would blind his eyes and make him lose his way in the future.
In Nanjiro's eyes, Tianyu has been overwhelmed by a series of victories.
Tianyu's eyes revealed a kind of indifference that was detached from the world, as if nothing in the world could touch his heart anymore.
He spoke slowly, his voice filled with a sense of vicissitudes and determination: "Senior, there is an old saying in the Dragon Country, 'How can a sparrow understand the ambition of a swan?'"
"I don't want to worry too much about the future, as it's still a long way off, but I know that right now, right in front of me, there's an opportunity to achieve my goal."
After saying that, Tianyu's movements became fiercer, and he gently pulled out a racket from his backpack.
He held the racket in his hand, his fingertips gently stroking every inch of the wood, his eyes flashing with disdain and challenge, that gaze seemed to be able to penetrate everything and shoot straight at Nanjiro.
Then, he swung his racket towards Nanjiro and said with fighting spirit, "Let's fight! Nanjiro-senpai!"
Echizen Nanjiro, the former tennis legend, suddenly changed his expression.
Although he did not understand the profound meaning of the ancient words, the provocation in Tianyu's words pierced his heart like a sharp sword.
Years of secluded life had not completely worn down his fighting spirit. Now, he was actually provoked by a junior. How could he not be angry!
"Humph, what a newborn calf that's not afraid of a tiger!"
Nanjiro sneered, his voice revealing a power that should not be underestimated.
He never thought that he would meet such a bold young man who dared to challenge him.
Over the years, Tianyu is the first junior who dares to speak to him like this, except for his son Ryoma Echizen.
"Boy, you are very courageous, but courage does not equal strength. Since you are so eager to fight, then I will grant you your wish. However, you must remember that once you step into this battlefield, there is no turning back."
Nanjiro's words were full of warning.
Tianyu's voice revealed a kind of contempt. The corners of his mouth rose slightly, as if he had no fear of the upcoming battle. He just said calmly with an emphasis:
"I still say the same thing, come and fight! Echizen Nanjiro, let me see how much strength you still have!"
As his words fell, the air between the two seemed to be torn apart by an invisible force, and the originally quiet afternoon was instantly replaced by a strong smell of gunpowder.
Everything around became extremely clear, yet seemed frozen at this moment; even the passage of time seemed to slow down.
Facing Tianyu's challenge, Echizen Nanjiro not only did not retreat at all, but a glimmer of excitement flashed in his eyes.
He slowly raised his hands, closed his eyes and concentrated, as if trying to awaken the power deep within his heart.
In an instant, a terrifying aura rose from behind him, and a shadowy figure dressed in ancient warrior attire gradually appeared.
He was a warrior holding a long sword. Although the sword was not unsheathed, the restrained and profound aura was enough to make people feel awe.
His eyes were tightly covered with a black cloth, yet he seemed to be able to see through everything in the world. His otherworldly sharpness made people dare not look directly at him.
Tianyu, facing such a powerful opponent, did not show any signs of panic.
The air behind him began to fluctuate violently, and an ancient and solemn aura spread out. Then, a shocking shadow slowly condensed behind him - it was the first emperor of the Dragon Kingdom, Ying Zheng!
He was dressed in a dragon robe and had an imperial crown on his head. His eyes were as sharp as torches, and he looked down upon the world, as if everything in the world was under his control.
As the shadow of Qin Shi Huang appeared, a sword formation formed by countless golden sword energies slowly unfolded behind him. Each sword shone with dazzling golden light and exuded a heart-pounding pressure.
Tianyu shouted softly, and those golden swords seemed to be given life, shooting out from the sword formation and heading straight for Echizen Nanjiro.
At this moment, the entire backyard seemed to have turned into a battlefield. The dust was blown all over the sky by the momentum of the two people, and the air was filled with tension and smoke.
The surrounding trees, flowers and plants swayed under the impact of this force, as if they were also trembling for the fierce battle that was about to begin.