The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game

The Seishun Academy tennis regulars are invited aboard a luxury cruise by Sakurafubuki Hikomaro to play a match against his own team. The invitation turns a leisure cruise into a high-stakes contest, and the ship becomes the arena for their showdown. The initial optimism is tinged with mystery as everyone wonders what Sakurafubuki really wants.

Ryoga Echizen introduces himself to the Seigaku team and claims to be Ryoma's older brother. The moment hints at a hidden family history and raises questions about loyalty. The revelation sets the stage for the brothers' rivalry to come.

Ryoma reveals that Ryoga was adopted by Nanjiroh years ago in America and left home before Ryoma enrolled at Seigaku. This backstory adds emotional weight and foreshadows conflict between the siblings. The truth complicates their relationship as the events unfold.

During the banquet, Takashi Kawamura remarks that the food did not taste as expensive as it looked. The line adds an eerie note to the festivities, hinting that appearances may be deceptive. The mood on board grows suspicious as the plot begins to take shape.

Inui tears off a piece of wallpaper in the bathroom and discovers that the marble on the wall is fake. The discovery confirms that the ship is hiding something sinister beneath its surface. This moment marks the first concrete clue of the looming conspiracy.

The next day Sakurafubuki reveals to Tezuka and Oishi that they are part of an illegal gambling plot designed to force losses for profit. He warns that if the team loses, the organizers will reap the profits at their expense, and if they win, their lives may be at risk. The revelation reframes the matches as a life-and-death predicament.

It becomes clear that everyone on the ship is either a gambler or Sakurafubuki's henchman, leaving Seigaku with no legitimate allies. Trust among the players is precarious as any decision could trigger danger. The team must rely on their own wits to survive and navigate the treacherous environment.

The team attempts to plan and play under orders, but they are held hostage by Sakurafubuki's chef after Kikumaru Eiji is caught eavesdropping. The threat escalates quickly, turning a game into a struggle for their lives. The Seigaku members must balance stealth and courage to endure.

Tezuka, Fuji, and Echizen are allowed to leave to play their matches; the rest stay behind under guard. Tezuka and Fuji win their matches easily, demonstrating their skill and leadership under pressure. These victories complicate Sakurafubuki's scheme and shift the balance of power on the ship.

Ryoga decides to betray Sakurafubuki after seeing Ryoma's performance and challenges his brother to a match to prove who is the better player. The duel becomes the central confrontation and a test of loyalty between brothers. The outcome will influence both their fates and the safety of the others.

The rest of the team escapes from the room where they were held hostage thanks to Inui's clever usage of his Juice. The escape leads to a chaotic chase as they flee from the corrupt crew members. It showcases the team's resilience under extreme pressure.

Sakurafubuki holds the team at gunpoint and they are recaptured and bound. Ryoga refuses to be Sakurafubuki's pawn any longer and fires a tennis ball straight into his forehead, triggering their escape again. The bold move cements the brothers' rebellion against the ominous mastermind.

A terrible storm brews, forcing evacuation to lifeboats as chaos erupts around the ship. Seigaku keeps order and helps the passengers, though Momoshiro and Eiji fall overboard during the chaos. The crisis tests the team's resolve as they fight to survive amid the wreckage.

Ryoma and Ryoga's match continues as the ship descends underwater and a massive tidal wave approaches. They persevere through the surreal underwater court as the net disappears and a blinding light floods the scene. Ryoma ultimately wins when the ball lands on Ryoga's side, and the brothers escape on a jet ski to reunite with their teammates. Atobe Keigo arrives by helicopter to rescue the Seigaku regulars and witnesses Sakurafubuki's arrest.