After receiving a temporary search warrant from the police, the two immediately left for the convenience store.

At this time, it was close to six o'clock in the morning, and a senior who had a habit of morning exercise had already gotten up, so Kyushu Makoto asked him to watch his house to prevent him from being invaded by unknown people.

The two came to the convenience store to show their search warrants, and the store manager was stunned for a moment before obediently taking the two to the monitoring room.

"Sure enough. The man sat in the convenience store from eight o'clock in the evening until one o'clock in the morning. Nan and Hui kept fast-forwarding the video, his eyes locked on the suspicious hooded man.

"At one o'clock in the morning, he got up and left the convenience store, definitely to the hotel where I was staying." Makoto Kyushu asked:

"Do you see what he looks like?"

"If I'm not mistaken, he should be the son of Uncle Maoming." Nan Hehui immediately recognized:

"He sometimes accompanied Uncle Maoming to watch kendo tournaments, and we met a few times."

"Is that a complete sitting?" Kyushu asked.

"Well, if you want to find the mastermind, you have to start with the Maoming family." Nan Hehui nodded:

"I know where their house is!"

"If it's handed over to those grinding police, I don't know how long it will be delayed. We might as well visit him in person and confront him face to face. Makoto Kyushu proposed:

"I plan to escort my classmates to the arena early tomorrow morning, and then go to Maoming's house to settle accounts. After the start of the Jade Dragon Banner competition, the Maoming family will definitely watch the game somewhere, at least we can easily grasp his movements. ”

"Well, I remember that Uncle Maoming would usually go to the bar near his house to watch and watch TV broadcasts while drinking." Nan and Hui thought about it:

"If his son really fell from the second floor last night and broke his bones, he would definitely be recuperating at home now. We were able to avoid Uncle Maoming and confront his son directly! ”

"Let's do it!" Kyushu responded sincerely.

If that "Uncle Maoming's son" was the one who attacked them at night, what kind of expression would that guy show when Makoto Kyushu saw him again?

In any case, Makoto Kyushu will make him and the rest of his accomplices pay the price. The behavior of these sluts is no different from murder, and Kyushu Makoto can no longer tolerate them to continue to behave indiscriminately!

A ray of morning light pierced the night, and the sky quickly cleared, and the sky was blue and white, and there were no clouds.

The contestants of Ember Academy woke up one after another, and the boys and girls began to argue about the use of the bathroom and the privacy of changing clothes. In the end, it was Mizuhashi Hideki and a few seniors who helped mediate, so that everyone could complete the preparations in an orderly manner.

After breakfast, everything was ready and the time pointed to nine o'clock. The crowd marched towards the gymnasium.

Today's last day of the Jade Dragon Flag competition is also a day to compete for the championship. The number of spectators and journalists has significantly doubled compared to the previous two days, almost surrounding the stadium.

As soon as several of the popular seeded teams arrived at the entrance of the stadium, they were surrounded by reporters, and the flash of the cameras almost made the players unable to open their eyes.

The team of Hideem Academy was also besieged by reporters for a while, and Makoto Kyushu and Shibukawa-sensei immediately stepped forward to stop the reporters, beware of them getting close to the contestants.

Makoto Kyushu was worried that the reporters had infiltrated the attackers and would take advantage of the chaos to attack them.

However, the attention of these reporters quickly focused on the team of Takamagahara Peak not far away, which can be regarded as giving everyone a chance to breathe.

Safely entering the gymnasium, the boys and girls came to the corresponding locker rooms, and then began to discuss the countermeasures for the game.

There is no problem on the boys' side, they just play according to the original lineup. The Kendo special recruit Shigetaro plays the striker, the most experienced minister serves as the main general, and the other three people play as the second striker, central defender, and defender.

The matchmaking list for the final was drawn yesterday, and everyone knows who they will face next. The only topic they have to discuss is how to counter and crack the opponent's usual tactical style.

As for the girls, there is a big problem. As the main general, Kunogi-senpai was taken to the hospital for emergency treatment, and if they wanted to participate in the competition, they had to find a player to replace them.

In fact, they did not bring substitutes on this trip, and they did not take into account the situation that someone would retire injured during the game.

"Hua Heng-chan, why don't you replace you?" A senior sister looked at another girl in a ponytail in the corner.

This ponytail girl named "Hua Heng" originally came to participate in the singles competition, and she was also the only female student from Xiuyan who came to participate in the singles competition this time.

It's a pity that she lost to a dark horse player from Hokkaido in yesterday's auditions, and although she was still defeated, she was able to get such a dazzling result as "being eliminated in the audition".

Since she doesn't have to compete in the individual finals today, it is only fitting that she will be left vacant in the team competition. Just go and communicate with the organizer and claim that there are players who are absent for some reason and apply for a temporary replacement of substitute players.

Although Hua Heng is a lone wolf who only plays in individual competitions and has never played in team competitions, his own strength is not weak, and he can play a role to some extent. Everyone finally made it to the team finals, no matter how hard you say, you have to work hard, you can't just give up.

"I'm sorry, senior" Under everyone's expectations, the ponytail girl rubbed her neck in embarrassment, with bitter tears hanging from the corners of her eyes:

"I didn't sleep well last night and it seems to be a stiff neck. Now I can't even twist my neck. ”

Only then did everyone notice that the ponytail girl had been tilting her neck on her shoulders since just now, kneading her neck with her fingers, but she couldn't lift her head.

"Hua Heng-chan does have a stiff neck cramp for a day." Another girl said:

"And everyone didn't sleep well last night, but this is the time."

"I'm sorry, I can't help everyone." The ponytail girl spoke slurredly:

"Really. Very. Ahhhh ”

The ponytail girl tried to straighten her neck, but suddenly her whole body convulsed in pain, and her face was twisted.

"Don't force her." The senior sister sighed and said, "Could it be that only the four of us can participate?" ”

The finals of the Jade Dragon Flag Competition are all strong matchups, and there is no water to speak of. In this kind of master game, it is no different from direct surrender!

"I'm sorry to disturb Mr. Ushimaru, I have something to say to everyone!" At this moment, Mizuhashi Hideki came over with her mobile phone, and it was the face of Mr. Ushiwamaru in the camera.

In the past two days, Mr. Niu Ruomaru has been communicating with everyone through video conferences, and Hideki Mizuhashi has also perfectly played the role of a microphone. They work together as a master and apprentice, and their coaching ability is not inferior to that of other teams' head coaches.

[Mizuhashi-san has already explained the situation to me. Teacher Ushiwamaru looked at the girls calmly, and there was no blame in his eyes, only kindness that made people feel reassuring:

[I have seen all your efforts these days. It's amazing to be in the finals, and I'm so proud of you! 】

"Ushimaru Teacher. Thank you! "They were praised by their respected kendo teachers, and the girls were very moved.

[Life is always full of regrets, and many times everything can't go as you wish. Ushiwakamaru continued to preach:

[But the real brave must dare to face the miserable life. Even when you know that you cannot defeat an enemy, you must bravely challenge it. 】

[Today's arena is your stage, and you have fought with sweat. Instead of worrying about losing, let's let go of your hands and feet and make a big fuss, show your hard work all the time, and let everyone witness your youth! 】

"We see, Ushimaru Sensei." After receiving the lecture of Teacher Niu Ruomaru, the girls' mood calmed down a lot:

"Now that things have developed like this, don't worry about winning or losing. Even if we fail, we don't have nothing to gain. ”

[I will cheer for you in Osaka and look forward to your good performance. Teacher Niu Wakamaru put his hands behind his back and nodded with a smile:

[By the way, if you are really short of people, do you want to let Mizuhashi go up? ] 】

"Eh, eh, eh. I?! ”

Hearing this, everyone was stunned. Mizuhashi Hideki was so frightened that she almost dropped her phone, and pointed at herself in amazement:

"But I can't, I've only been studying for a month or two, and I haven't had professional training."

[But when you go on the bench, you can always add a chance of winning for your classmates, right? ] Teacher Ushiwakamaru said in a calm tone:

[Actually, you have already learned a little, and this is a good opportunity for you to hone your skills, but I just give a suggestion, it doesn't matter if you don't want to, don't force yourself. 】

“.” Faced with this proposal, Mizuhashi Hideki showed a rare solemn look.

She had just come with her as a companion of the club, and now she was suddenly asked to go on the field, which was too sudden for her.

"Hawkers, don't worry about us so much~" A girl comforted Mizuhashi Hideki: "You can watch the game offstage, don't worry about us, we can handle it." ”

“.” Hideki Mizuhashi hung her head and didn't say a word.

[You are becoming stronger, and you are also using this power to help others, isn't this the same path as me? 】

I believe that in the future, you will also save many people who need to be saved. When that time comes, you'll be as strong as I am, if not stronger than me. 】

For some reason, the words of her predecessor last night appeared in her mind, making her heart tremble.

After a moment of silence, she raised her head and said to the other girls:

"Please let me come in as a substitute, I want to help you too."

"Huh? But Mizuhashi-san hasn't studied kendo specifically, right? One girl exclaimed, "Do you know the rules of the game?" ”

"It's okay, I've learned the rules of kendo." Mizuhashi Hideki nodded decisively and said, "Please let me play as a striker, I will try to help you solve an opponent, even if it is to consume the opponent's physical strength!" ”

Even if you are weak, you must have something that comes in handy, so you must not escape it. Because that's the only way to do it. I was able to get closer to my predecessor step by step and become an existence that walked side by side with him!

"Since you also offered to be a striker. Okay, that's it. ”

After discussing with the four girls, they agreed to let Hideki Mizuhashi play as a striker, that is, the first player to take the lead in the team competition.

Mizuhashi Hideki's goal is also clear - she is the first cannon fodder to rush forward, consuming as much opponent's physical strength as possible and making the teammates who play behind a little less pressure.

So far, the problem of lack of people has finally been solved on the girl's side. Mizuhashi Hideki began to change her kendo uniform, and the other girls also chattered to her about some do's and don'ts of kendo competitions.

Although there is no hope of victory, as Niu Maru said, they still have to play a glorious momentum despite defeat today, so that the national audience can see their hard work and sweat.

The girls walked out of the women's locker room and met the boys from the kendo club.

"Guys, are you ready?" The head of the kendo department stretched out his hand and motioned for everyone to fold their palms together.

The crowd formed a circle and folded their palms on top of each other.

"Mr. Shibukawa, please come over too!" The kendo minister turned back to Shibukawa-sensei and said.

"Okay, everyone is really energetic~" Teacher Shibukawa smiled and put his hand up: "I'm really sorry, I haven't helped much these days, but I'll cheer for you!" ”

"That. Come on, too! Mizuhashi Hideki glanced at Makoto Kyushu not far away.

He had been keeping a vigil for everyone last night, so his face was ugly, and he was leaning against the wall and pretending to sleep.

"That's right, Kyushu-san should come along!" The head of the kendo department also invited with great words: "Thanks to Kyushu classmates these days, you will also be counted as one of us!" ”

With that, the kendo minister gestured to everyone with his eyes. Both boys and girls willingly moved to the side to make room for Makoto Kyushu.

"Okay, then I'll join in the fun." Makoto Kyushu yawned and stepped forward and reached over.

Everyone pressed their palms down, raised them high, and shouted loudly in unison: "Xiu Ash, come on!" ”

Then, everyone scattered and looked in the direction of the competition venue.

The lights of the venue shone like stars. They face the stars, ready to go.

(End of chapter)