My Prince of Tennis has a high proficiency level

Fishing tactics, patience is key.

"So you finally got to use it?"

"Outside spin/Clear sky smash!"

On Yamabuki's side, Mizuki couldn't help but laugh after seeing Yuta's special move.

He initially used a one-handed, externally rotating ball, which could harm Yuta, whose body was not yet fully developed. However, after Shibukawa's improvements, it became a two-handed version, which was more powerful and eliminated the side effects.

Of course, it's not without its price; it's just that it's changed from an instantaneous attack to a charged attack. But with Yuta's current level of proficiency, dealing with an opponent of Mukahi's caliber shouldn't be a problem.

"Damn it, they tricked us!"

After losing points, Xiang Ri looked very upset.

He was determined to overpower his opponents, but instead, he was outmaneuvered by the two of them, which infuriated him. His already dwindling rationality was on the verge of collapse.

"Yue Ren, don't get provoked by your opponent."

At this moment, Shinobu made a move at the bottom line.

Normally he would try his best to cooperate with his partner, but the other person was clearly in a bad mood. If things got out of control, it wouldn't be good news.

"Yes, I know."

With Shinobu's prompting, Mukahi calmed down.

He realized that the other person's intention was clearly to provoke him. If he got angry and argued back, he would only fall into their trap.

"There are talented people in Hyotei too."

Muromachi sighed as he watched the impending explosion of Mukahi being stopped.

"It's not that easy."

Yuta laughed and said, "Some things, once they start to grow, cannot simply disappear."

He learned a lot from Shibukawa and Mizuki. Because his talent was not as good as Akutsu, Sengoku and others, and he wanted to become stronger quickly, Yuta put some effort into this area.

In his view, once a seed is planted, it only needs the right emotional groundwork to take root and sprout. However, Xiang Ri is clearly not that kind of calm and collected player.

really.

In the subsequent match, Yuta and Muromachi continued their offensive against Mukahi. The two players deliberately provoked each other, using net shots to lure the other forward.

At first, Mukahi was not fooled.

But doing this repeatedly will only make things worse. Even a clay figure has some temper, let alone someone as impatient as Xiang Ri, who is quick to anger.

"No, I can't take it anymore!"

Seeing his opponent launch another attack at the net, Xiang Ri, who was already struggling defensively, finally took the initiative to attack.

"You... sigh!"

Renzu still wanted to persuade him.

He had already identified the weakness in Yamabuki's style of play: with two players attacking one, Yamabuki was essentially abandoning defense. This left the baseline as a weak point.

However, both Yuta and Muromachi clearly noticed this. While they were besieging Mukahi, they also kept a close eye on the defense of the baseline to prevent the situation from getting out of control.

However, this approach always has its limits, and it is impossible to achieve both simultaneously.

Shinobu had been waiting for an opportunity, but Mukahi couldn't hold back any longer. However, considering Mukahi's personality and his current frustrating situation, he didn't know what to say.

The worst thing to do in doubles is to fight among yourselves.

Once a rift develops between the two sides, the game is essentially over, and there is absolutely no chance of winning.

Shinobu knew very well that continuous admonitions would only make Mukahi, who was already in a bad mood, more impatient. In order to maintain harmony within the team and prevent the situation from spiraling out of control, Shinobu chose to wait and see.

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

In front of the net.

Mukahi and Muromachi fight.

The former got carried away and forgot his previous mistake, and was once again tricked by Muromachi's blunder.

Bang!

Behind him, Yuta once again unleashed a two-handed version of the outside spin ball.

"Got you!"

But this was the moment Shinobu had been waiting for. He quickly approached the tennis ball and swung his racket to hit it.

Whoosh!

However, the tennis ball did not bounce properly upon landing; instead, it slammed straight towards his face.

"That's Shinji's sidespin serve?!"

The Fudomine members, who rushed over just in time for the match, were taken aback.

"That's definitely a very powerful killing move."

Ju nodded and said, "By utilizing the momentum of a half-volley and adding this special spin, the power of the shot is probably more than twice that of a regular half-volley!"

Double?

Kamio's pupils contracted slightly.

Even with his incredible speed, Hyotei faced considerable pressure dealing with this type of ball. Hyotei, the bespectacled player, managed to catch up, but unfortunately, the tennis ball was coated with a strong external spin.

Midon!

In the critical moment, Shinobu could only turn his head to avoid the incoming tennis ball. The tennis ball then slammed into the wire mesh with a screeching sound.

"30-0!"

"That second-year student from Yamabuki is amazing."

"Huh, why does he look so familiar? Wait, Fuji Yuuta? Could he be Fuji-senpai's younger brother?!"

While everyone was surprised and discussing, someone in the Seigaku group recognized Yuuta.

Upon hearing this, Fuji's heart tightened.

He knew very well how sensitive his younger brother was to being called "Fuji's younger brother." It was because of this description that the younger brother had transferred schools repeatedly, eventually ending up at Yamabuki.

"Um?"

But then, Fuji was surprised to find that Yuta's smile did not change at all.

At this time.

As if noticing his gaze, the other person turned to look at him, and when their eyes met, Yuta smiled and nodded.

"Yuta.

'

Fuji was stunned.

The other person's reaction was completely beyond his expectations. But then he smiled with satisfaction and nodded in response.

"You've finally grown up!"

For Fuji, who has been outstanding since childhood, there are few things or people that truly matter to him. But his younger brother, who is only one year younger than him, is definitely the most important one among them.

But now, Fuji sees growth in the other person, and feels very gratified.

"Their tactics were very successful."

On the other side, after observing the two's responses, Mizuki nodded in satisfaction. His usual guidance to Yutaka had paid off; the latter had indeed been diligently learning.

"Success? This is just the beginning."

Shechuan shook his head and smiled.

soon.

In the second point, Mukahi engaged in another fierce battle with his opponent, but this time, Yuta made a mistake, failing to keep up with his movements, at approximately 20...

After several rounds of play, they lost a point due to a missed shot.

"30-15!"

"What happened?"

Outside the barbed wire fence, Oishi exclaimed in surprise, "Did Yamabuki's tactics fail? Or did Mukahi not unleash his full power?"

The crowd was also somewhat puzzled.

Something's not right...

'

Qian frowned.

Although he sensed something, he didn't grasp the key point. However, the seemingly unkempt middle-aged man next to the group of people had a glint of shrewdness in his eyes after seeing Yamabuki score.

"Interesting. These two Yamabuki brats have such brilliant tactics."

However, he saw through it but didn't say anything. After all, if he revealed it and it affected Yuta and Muromachi's tactics, Banta would probably come looking for trouble.

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

On the field, the duel between the two sides continues.

Yuta and Muromachi were extremely focused, seemingly determined to defeat Mukahi head-on in their net match. And their tactics were indeed...

Success! The two of them worked together and won more often than they lost.

Despite this pressure, Xiang Ri managed to achieve decent results, at least avoiding being completely overwhelmed by his opponents' combined efforts. He felt somewhat smug about this.

Bang!

but.

Yamabuki finally won the third game, leveling the score at 1-2.

"strangeness."

When they switched positions, Shinobu felt something was off. But after thinking about it carefully, he couldn't pinpoint the problem. Moreover, Mukahi's current actions were in line with his previous tactical plan.

Once Mukahi draws the opponent's attention to the net, Shinobu can take advantage of the situation and launch a surprise attack from behind the Yamabuki camp.

Without Shinobu's restraint, Mukahi no longer held back. He fought freely and even showed signs of dominating the two at times.

Bang!

"40-15!"

In the fourth set, Hyotei served. Mukahi broke through the two-man blockade with agile reactions and scored the key point. The two hundred-strong support group on Hyotei's side immediately erupted in enthusiastic cheers.

"Well done!"

"That's right, that's it! Let's take them all down in one go!"

"They hyped us up so much before the tournament, calling us a doubles invincible team, but we're nothing special!"

The Hyotei team members kept making sarcastic remarks, and the noisy noise made even passersby shake their heads; it was practically auditory pollution.

"That's all?"

But these words only made Shinobu's brows furrow even deeper on the field.

"wrong."

"According to Atobe, the two of them combined can suppress Kabaji; there's no way Gakuto could break through their blockade!"

"Wait, I see, these two people's goal isn't to hold off Yue Ren at all..."

'

Suddenly.

Shinobu looked up, his gaze fixed intently ahead, his body leaning forward, muscles taut. Judging from the other's demeanor, it was clear...

They are ready to launch an attack.

However, Shinobu's attention was focused on Mukahi's clothes. The short-sleeved shirt that was dry and crisp just 10 minutes ago was now soaked with sweat, especially the back, where it was visibly drenched in sweat.

"really!"

Upon seeing this, Shinobu's heart skipped a beat: "The purpose of these two was never to lure Gakuto into an attack and then trick him with a slip-up. Rather, it was to exhaust his stamina as much as possible through repeated tug-of-war."

This explains why the score remained close and the two sides kept scoring. It wasn't that Xiang Ri was truly strong enough to hold his own against two opponents; rather, it was intentional on the part of the opposing team.

"That's about it."

On the other side, Yuta, noticing Shinobu's gaze, smiled and said, "We've been playing the fish for so long, it's time to reel it in!"

"no problem!"

Muromachi grinned.

Their tactics consisted of two layers. The first was to deliberately provoke their opponent, making them wary of using deceptive moves and hesitant to go all out. The second was their real killing move, but it wasn't anything particularly sophisticated; it was simply the encirclement tactic that Nan and Dongfang were best at.

However, Yuta prefers to call it a "fishing tactic".

They deliberately provoked Xiang Ri, especially by not intentionally dropping points after winning. This made the opponent think they had performed exceptionally well, so they wouldn't doubt themselves and would instead believe they had a chance to turn the tables and restrain their opponent.

Over time, Xiang Ri didn't realize that he was expending more energy to score points. In reality, his desperate efforts not only failed to help his team win games, but actually resulted in him losing points in each game.

Especially now that Hyotei has set point, they are even less likely to give up easily.

Bang!

Shinobu serves.

Yuta, receiving the serve, didn't hold back and hit the tennis ball towards the sun. Muromachi received the signal and immediately moved forward, blocking the opponent's counterattack range.

This time, however, the two of them didn't hold back and went all out, forcing Xiang Ri into a sorry state.

Bang!

Suddenly.

Muromachi's shot pierced through the direction of the sun, who widened his eyes in disbelief, completely unable to comprehend why his opponent had suddenly become so strong.

"Huff...huff huff..."

'

With the ball out of play, Xiang Ri, whose mind had been in a state of high tension, relaxed, resting his hands on his knees and breathing heavily.

He didn't feel it during the match, but now that he's relaxed, he suddenly feels uncomfortable all over.

Tick ​​tock!

Tick ​​tock!

Drops of sweat slid down his forehead, leaving his face sticky, while some trickled into his eyes, burning and making him uncomfortable.

"My body...how could this be..."

'

A look of astonishment appeared on Xiang Ri's pale face.

He felt he hadn't done anything wrong, yet he was in this state. It was as if all his strength had been suddenly drained, leaving him incredibly weak.

But Yuta and Muromachi on the opposite side wouldn't let this opportunity slip by. The two seized the moment and launched a series of fierce attacks, forcing Mukahi into a retreat.

In the blink of an eye, they won the fourth game, tying the score at 2-2.

In contrast, Mukahi was exhausted from the repeated battles. He struggled to even handle Muromachi's serve in the fifth game, resulting in Yamabuki winning the next two games in a row.

Bang!

"Game!"

"Yamabuki, 4-2!"

"H-How could this happen?"

The Hyotei team members on site were instantly stunned.

No one expected that Hyotei, who was in a very good position, would fall behind their opponent by two sets in the blink of an eye.

"Yes, I'm sorry, Yuushi, I underestimated you."

'

During a break, Xiang Ri, looking exhausted, apologized to his teammates.

"This isn't just your problem."

Renji shook his head and said, "I didn't expect that their goal was to exhaust your stamina. Now, try to recover your strength, and leave the rest to me."

"Um."

He nodded to the sun, then closed his eyes, trying to avoid expending energy.

"What happened?"

"Is Hyotei planning to give up?"

The audience was stunned.

"wrong."

"That guy with glasses is getting into a ready stance, is he planning to take on two of us at once?"

All eyes turned to Ren Zu. Given that Xiang Ri had just been besieged, they were not optimistic that Ren Zu could withstand the two men's attacks.

And that is indeed the case in reality.

While Shizumi is a good player, she hasn't reached the point where she can take on two opponents at once, facing a combined attack from Yumai and Muromachi. After all, both of them are masters of offensive tactics.

In the blink of an eye.

Yamabuki scored consecutive points, reaching game point in the seventh game at 40-15. Just one more point would give Yamabuki a 5-2 lead, further widening the gap.

Snapped!

No.

Just then, while playing against the two, Shinobu suddenly and without warning flicked the tennis ball into the air.

"Um?"

Muromachi paused for a moment, then burst into laughter: "So you're planning to give up? Fine, then let me, your master Muromachi, finish this match right from the start."

brush!

As soon as he finished speaking, he leaped up, raising his racket to smash the ball down.

Ren Zu, however, swiftly turned away the instant he made his move.

"This is...no good!"

Having clearly seen Ren Zu's next move, Yu Mai seemed to realize something and blurted out, "Don't smash!!!"

boom!

But it was too late.

Muromachi unleashed a powerful spike, but Ren Zu seemed to have eyes in the back of his head as he turned away, crouching down and spreading his arms.

With a snap.

He caught Muromachi's spike steadily and precisely flicked it over the heads of both players, where it landed inside the baseline.

Pat-pat...

The game suddenly fell silent as the tennis ball rolled to the ground.

Muromachi nearly lost his footing after landing. His eyes were fixed on Ren Zu opposite him, and he exclaimed incredulously, "G-Giant Bear Counterattack?!"

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