My Prince of Tennis has a high proficiency level

Chapter 123 The Realm of Selflessness

"You... you can play it like that?"

Sengoku was dumbfounded.

He thought he had the upper hand and tried to completely overwhelm Echizen with his powerful, boxing-style tennis. But he never expected to push his opponent to this point.

The technique just now was clearly designed to counter his half-volley tennis. The faster the speed, the more ferocious the counterattack.

"So... what kind of monster did I just create?"

Looking at Echizen, even the usually carefree Sengoku felt utterly speechless.

"Is this Ryoma's potential?"

Inoue watched Echizen, who was standing in front of the net, slightly lowering the brim of his hat before turning and walking towards the baseline, and couldn't help but sigh.

"he?"

Nanjiro, standing nearby, curled his lip and said, "They're still a long way off!"

"Um... okay."

Zhi wanted to retort, but remembering that the other party was Echizen's father, she swallowed back the words that were on the tip of her tongue.

Inoue gave a wry smile.

If it were anyone else, he would have argued back. But the speaker was Echizen Nanjiro, not only Echizen's father, but also...

1in

A legendary professional player.

From the other person's perspective and experience, there is absolutely nothing wrong with this assessment.

"Ugh!"

Nanjiro stretched and rubbed the tears from the corner of his eyes before looking at Yamabuki: "However, Yamabuki's tennis skills are quite impressive."

Echizen received his training from a young age, and his competition experience had become muscle memory. Coupled with his talent, which was in no way inferior to that of top geniuses, he was not surprised at all that he could achieve this.

On the contrary, it was the Yamabuki member named Sengoku who caught Nanjiro's attention.

"I never expected that old man Banta could train such outstanding players."

As Nanjiro spoke, his gaze fell upon the calm and composed old man with a gentle smile on his face, who sat in Yamabuki's position. Seemingly remembering something, he suddenly felt an urge to grit his teeth.

"It was the same back then."

"Even though Kuwami Junior High is only of average strength, Seigaku has lost all their other matches except for mine."

That match was the closest Seigaku ever came to the national tournament. In the end, Seigaku, led by Ryuzaki and featuring top player Echizen Nanjiro, lost to Kuwamin Junior High, led by Banta, who was not well-known.

That match became a knot in Nanjiro's heart.

It was precisely because of his obsession with Banta that he rode his bike all the way to the tournament. Otherwise, given his status, what kind of geniuses hadn't he seen? Even if Echizen were here, he wouldn't have any interest in the competition.

"Sengoku's talent is indeed remarkable."

Hearing Nanjiro's words, Inoue nodded and said, "However, if we're talking about who had the biggest impact on Yamabuki, it wasn't actually Coach Banda."

"Oh?"

This piqued Nanjiro's interest.

"Tell me more about it."

Faced with his idol's questions, Inoue naturally answered everything he knew. He recounted everything from Shibukawa's rise to power to the other's transformation of Yamabuki.

"interesting."

After hearing Inoue's words, Nanjiro couldn't help but laugh: "I didn't expect there to be such interesting people among junior high school students."

Little one.

boom!

At this time.

On the court, Echizen's powerful spike tore apart Sengoku's defense.

"Game!"

"Aogaku Echizen, 4-3!"

In the blink of an eye, he won three consecutive games and even overtook his opponent. Although on the surface Echizen was panting heavily, the reversal of the score was like a shot in the arm, giving the Seigaku team hope for a comeback.

"I never imagined I'd be pushed to this point."

At this moment, Sengoku had completely abandoned his usual playful demeanor. He had initially thought that his opponent was just a first-year student, and even if he had high talent, his physical strength would definitely not be able to support such a high-intensity duel.

As a result, he was ruthlessly slapped in the face by reality.

hum!

As Sengoku's thoughts turned, a blazing red aura suddenly erupted from his body.

"This aura is..."

"

The expressions of the people outside the arena changed.

"Sengoku is getting serious!"

Qian frowned deeply.

In the singles match 3 a week ago, Sengoku used this fiery aura, like that of a fierce tiger, to counter Tachibana's beastly aura.

Using this ability means that Sengoku is prepared to go all out. But thinking about it, it makes sense. Sengoku originally had the upper hand, but in just a moment of distraction, his opponent reversed the situation. If it were Inui himself, he would also be able to break through.

"I must say, his ability to adapt to changing circumstances and seize opportunities is truly remarkable!"

Qian turned to look at Echizen, finding it hard to believe that the other was only 12 years old. Putting aside his youthful appearance, he could easily conclude that the other was a top-tier national-level expert.

call!

Suddenly.

Sengoku tossed the tennis ball high into the air. Then, he leaped into the air, a jump so high that it left onlookers in awe.

"Too high!"

"Is this really a serve, or a high jump?"

"Here it comes, this is Sengoku's ultimate move... Tiger Cannon!"

boom!

Immediately, with a swing of Sengoku's racket, the tennis ball slammed down like a cannonball. The speed was so fast that even Echizen, with his dynamic vision, could only catch a glimpse of it.

Boom!

The tennis ball lands on the ground.

The powerful pressure of the ball instantly kicked up dust from the ground. To the astonishment of onlookers, the tennis ball shot high into the air and slammed into the wire mesh with a loud thud.

"15-0!"

"nice shot!!!"

Not only the Yamabuki team members, but also other passersby cheered for this serve from the bottom of their hearts.

"That's quite a powerful momentum!"

A glint of light appeared in Nanjiro's eyes.

Sengoku's improved strength was indeed a pleasant surprise. However, the thought that such a person could only rank third within the Yamabuki clan aroused a strong sense of curiosity in him.

"In this state, the Tiger Cannon has received an unprecedented boost!"

Inoue remarked with a sigh.

Now, Sengoku's serve alone is enough to secure his place in the national junior high school tennis world.

boom!

boom!

boom!

really.

Sengoku then served three more balls in quick succession, each one incredibly powerful, leaving Echizen standing still, completely unable to react.

"Game!"

"Yamabuki Senseki, 4-4!"

The score was tied, but Sengoku's powerful and fierce aura stunned everyone. Even the members of the Seigaku team...

Even Ryuzaki, who had the highest hopes for Echizen, began to have concerns.

While Echizen's talent is undoubtedly strong, the power unleashed by Sengoku should not be underestimated.

"I hope Echizen can hold on."

At this moment, Fuji turned his gaze away from Sengoku and shook his head, saying, "His momentum comes from boxing-style tennis. This style of play emphasizes early bursts of power but lacks endurance."

"Um."

Da Shi, standing nearby, nodded in agreement, saying, "That's probably why he's only using this ability now."

With the match nearing its end and Echizen's potential proving terrifying, Sengoku was forced to resort to this move. But as Fuji had said, Sengoku was not invincible; if Echizen could withstand this fierce onslaught, there was a chance for a turn of events.

The problem is...

'

Kaidou frowned and said, "This kind of momentum isn't so easy to block!"

boom!

boom!

boom!

Just as Kaidou said, Sengoku's current offensive is as fierce as a tiger descending the mountain, extremely powerful. Even Echizen's resilience is being forced into a series of retreats.

boom!

"Game!"

"Yamabuki Senseki, 5-4!"

After a fierce battle lasting less than two minutes, Sengoku won the game and took the lead. In many people's eyes, this singles match seemed to be coming to an end at this moment.

"Huff...huff huff..."

'

On the field, Echizen was panting heavily.

He had never felt so exhausted. Although he was completely overwhelmed in his battles against Fuji and Akutsu, his opponents were too strong, and he had no chance to fight back.

Sengoku, on the other hand, was the strongest opponent he had encountered since returning to Japan. In terms of strength, speed, and reaction ability, apart from being slightly lacking in technique, he completely suppressed Echizen in every other aspect.

After nearly half an hour of intense fighting, Echizen was exhausted, both physically and mentally. If it weren't for his astonishing willpower, he probably would have collapsed long ago.

But that's Echizen for you.

The more critical the moment, the closer he gets to his body's limits, the more his long-cultivated competition experience, which has become part of his muscle memory, will react involuntarily through his subconscious.

He didn't give up, but instead adopted a serious and prepared stance. But Sengoku's serve was incredibly powerful, pressing Echizen down for three consecutive points.

"40-0!"

The moment the referee spoke, the room fell silent.

Sengoku has reached match point, and three of them at that, which means he has two more chances to make a mistake and is very close to winning the match.

Echizen, on the other hand, lowered his head as if he were exhausted, seemingly resigned to his fate.

"it's over."

A cold glint flashed in Sengoku's eyes. After leaping into the air, he raised his racket high and locked his gaze on his opponent: "To have pushed me to this point, you should be proud enough, Echizen Ryoma!"

boom!

The thought flashed through his mind, and he slammed his racket down. The tennis ball, imbued with immense force, crashed down like a cannonball.

hum!

Just when everyone thought the match was over, a milky-white vortex suddenly erupted from Echizen's body. The moment the tennis ball hit the ground, the power inside the vortex suddenly expanded and exploded outwards.

Bang!

next moment.

A crisp sound of the ball hitting the ground rang out.

Before the stone even hit the ground, a pale yellow light suddenly exploded at its feet.

"4...40—15!"

The referee on the high chair was also taken aback for a moment. Only after confirming that the tennis ball had landed within the boundaries did he announce the score.

"What...what happened?"

Most of the audience looked bewildered, no one knowing what was happening. Only those with keen senses and exceptional eyesight focused their attention on Echizen, who was enveloped in a white vortex.

"Th-what is that?"

The trio and Zhi muttered to themselves.

The other Seigaku members, though unaware of what had happened, were told by this sudden change that Echizen seemed to...

It seems like another breakthrough has been achieved.

"Oh?"

Sitting in the coach's seat, Ryuzaki's eyes widened, the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes stretched open, and a look of surprise appeared on his face.

"As expected, he is that person's son. His talent is truly surprising."

Echizen's breakthrough in the face of danger meant that Seigaku had ushered in a turning point. The white mist gradually dissipated, transforming into an invisible, light white energy that adhered to Echizen's body.

Swish!

Then, Echizen raised his racket and pointed it at Sengoku, who had landed on the ground.

You still have a lot more to work on!

"This kid... is really strong!"

Sengoku ignored the other's taunts; he had already learned his lesson from underestimating Echizen. Although the guy opposite was only a first-year student, his ability to seize an opportunity and hold on tightly made Sengoku extremely wary.

With the situation unclear, he dared not be careless in the slightest.

"It looks like we can't fire the Tiger Cannon anymore."

Sengoku calmly analyzed the situation, realizing that his serve was a game-changer against opponents of lower skill. However, against evenly matched opponents, this move would become his weakness.

After all, once the Tiger Cannon is fired, it either scores a point or is countered by the opponent; there is no third option.

boom!

Then, Sengoku hit the tennis ball.

Tap tap!

Echizen moved quickly forward, a touch of gold tinging his dark green eyes. With a quick scan, he clearly saw where the tennis ball would land. Then, he swung his racket and returned the ball with a resounding thud.

After Sengoku returned the ball, Echizen hit it at a wide angle, deliberately exposing his left hand to the opening.

"Chance!"

Sengoku moved forward and launched a similarly wide-angled kick, attempting to kill the game. However, Echizen's masterful use of small, quick steps on one foot allowed him to catch up.

"not good."

Realizing that this was a weakness created by the opponent, Sengoku decisively turned back and ran towards the exposed weakness, trying to fill the gap.

Whoosh!

Unexpectedly, after hitting the tennis ball, the forward-swung racket used the pulling force of the extended arm and the spin of the racket to deliver a powerful backhand smash.

"Hurry! Hurry!!"

Sengoku accelerated, fueled by the ferocity of a tiger, and finally closed the distance to his exposed opening. But just then, the tennis ball suddenly veered off course without warning, arcing through the air in an S-shape.

"Snake ball?!"

The three members of Seigaku exclaimed in surprise.

Wearing a floral headscarf, Kaidou's eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at the familiar, swirling arc. He remembered clearly that during the school's qualifying tournament, Echizen had also effortlessly executed a curveball.

At first glance, it does indeed bear some resemblance to his snake shot. However, in terms of spin and entry point, it is far less tricky and sharp than his snake shot.

But now, Echizen has made another move, and even Kaidou, the developer of Snake Ball, can't find a single flaw in it.

Bang!

The tennis ball grazed past Sengoku and fell straight in the direction he was running from.

"40-30!"

Instantly.

The scene quieted down.

Everyone stared at Echizen as if they'd seen a ghost; no one had expected that this newcomer from Seigaku would have such a hidden trick up his sleeve.

"Unfortunately, although that snake shot was beautifully executed, one snake shot alone cannot change the outcome of this match."

Muromachi shook his head.

Yuta, who was standing next to him, nodded silently.

The gap in strength between the two sides cannot be bridged by one or two special moves. Moreover, Sengoku still holds match point, and Echizen has no chance of turning the tide.

"This is not as simple as a snake ball."

But just then, Shibukawa spoke up from the crowd, shaking his head and saying, "If I'm not mistaken, Echizen's current state should be that of someone who has entered the legendary 'Selflessness Realm'!"

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