Chapter 138
Ryoma and Oishi (along with Atobe Kirihara and Niou) have a chance meeting
Oishi tells him: "The coach intends to make you an All-Japan Rep!"
Echizen says "Sorry, but I'm an All-American Rep" and leaves
His eyes change to look like when he is in Ten'imuhou
Oishi returns to the hotel and reports the situation to the other middle school members
It's an overwhelming response that everyone "really wants to battle Echizen"
Fuji: "For him there really is no such thing as borders between nations. Defeat the guy you want to defeat. That's always been his stance since even long ago."
Oni is reporting the information to Duke and Byoudouin in their room.
Duke: "It seems he really wants to take you on, Boss...heh"
Byoudouin: "Hmph...Let's attain the world, Oni"
Chapter 139
Each country is gathering in Austrailia for the World Cup.
Before the official unveiling of the World Cup, Each country will team up 3 teams of a high schooler and middle school in doubles in a "Pre World Cup"
To determine their opponents there is a lottery/raffle event held and Byoudouin and Oishi participate.
Tezuka and Volk are there participating as well. Oishi has a chance meeting with Tezuka.
Oishi is about to tell him about the situation with Echizen, but the lottery starts and he's unable to.
Japan's opponent will be Germany.
"Poor Japan...." "Japan saved us from having to face Germany" are the sentiments of the crowd.
Oishi: "Sorry boss....I got us Germany..."
Byoudouin: "Good job, baldy. This is a great opportunity to test out the best's, Germany's, abilities"
They return to the hotel and let the rest of the middle schools in on the situation.
Oishi: "Everyone rejoice! Our opponent will be the world no.1, Germany! This is a great opportunity for us to test our own abilities against them. It's incredible luck!"
(More comments on the sitution from everyone....basically everyone's excited and mocking Oishi...don't feel like tling)
Chapter 140
All of the representatives are on a bus heading the World Cup Arena
Tanegashima still hasn't arrived yet because he's currectly on a boat headed towards Austrailia.
They're all discussing which High Schooler and Middle Schoolers will team up for the Pre-WC
Irie: "It looks like Atobe and I will team up"
Atobe: "I decline"
Irie: "You're kidding me!"
Ohmagari: (to Akutsu) "Hey, you wanna pair up with me?"
Akutsu: "Keh"
Tohno: "Hey Pompadour Four Eyes, how about pairing with me?"
Kite: "I'd have to regretfully decl..."
Tohno: "Though I guess not, since you'd turn on me immediately!"
They arrive at the WC arena, all the players are assembling
Mifune: "Win! That's all." The All-Japan reps get excited
Mifune: "I'll send you guys up first to go die..."
Duke: "Being the Raid Captain against the world. Oh Dear me, I'm nervous. Heh"
Fuji: "Let's go experience the world"
Fuji and Duke enter the stage as the first doubles pair.
Brazil, Denmark and the UK have been confirmed as participants as well.