The "AI" is revealed to be a prank orchestrated by Yukimura and Tezuka, who wanted to test if their teammates had grown complacent after the World Cup. The "dangerous" environment was mostly high-end holographic illusions and safe pyrotechnics.

Kaidoh must endure a "survival match" against a relentless defensive machine. This focuses on his "Viper" shots, requiring him to curve the ball around massive rock pillars.

Upon arrival, the players find themselves trapped in a "Living Court"—a facility controlled by a sophisticated AI developed by a former pro who believes tennis has become too predictable. To escape and prove their skills, the players must defeat the "Elemental Guardians" (advanced tennis drones and hologram projections of legendary past players) in five distinct zones:

Kintaro and Kawamura team up for a doubles match where the floor is literally a treadmill moving at 30mph. They have to use pure power to keep the ball in play while maintaining their balance.

Should the be grounded or totally supernatural?