At the National Tournament, Ryouma Echizen and the Seishun Academy Boys' Tennis Team are pitted against the formidable Shitenhouji Middle School, last year's semifinalist. Hailing from the Kansai Regionals, Shitenhouji boasts exceptional skills that outshine their Seishun counterparts. Among their ranks is Kintarou Tooyama, a formidable 'super rookie' who matches Ryouma in both strength and technique. To claim victory in this intense East versus West showdown, Seishun must push their limits and overcome the challenges posed by the talented champions of Kansai.