My Prince of Tennis has a high proficiency level

Chapter 26 Ferocious, [Tiger Roar] Smash!

"That smash..."

Beside Sengoku, Uesugi, who had been observing Shibukawa's movements, also seemed to have noticed something. His previously expressionless face now clearly showed shock.

Shibukawa leaned forward and slammed the ball down towards the ground from the net, as if he were dunking.

boom!

A loud bang.

To Nan's astonishment, the tennis ball, like a cannonball, crashed down beside him. In an instant, dust was kicked up, and the strong gust of wind made it impossible for him to open his eyes.

"That...that smash!!!"

Nan's body trembled violently.

When he looked at Shechuan again, his eyes were filled with shock.

"Game!"

"Shibukawa, 3-3!"

As the referee finished speaking, Shibukawa landed steadily with a smile on his face. This nonchalant demeanor only added to his unfathomable aura.

"hiss!"

"That smash was incredible!"

"That was really powerful, and why do I feel like that smash looks familiar?"

look familiar?

That's not true.

Ban Tian, who had been squinting in the crowd, slightly opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing in them: "I didn't expect that this kid would actually incorporate the key points of Sengoku's [Tiger Cannon] technique into his smash."

That's right.

Shibukawa's smash was actually inspired by Sengoku's Tiger Cannon serve. He had tried to imitate this serve during training, but his jumping ability and power were not as good as Sengoku's, so the effect was naturally not good.

But a spike is different.

If he accurately calculates the position and height of the opponent's high ball and jumps in advance, the smash effect is far better than jumping from the ground.

After all, one leans forward while the other jumps from a standing position; their power and effect are completely different.

really.

A powerful spike pierced right through the opponent's defense.

Upon seeing the fleeting notification on the panel before him, Shibukawa felt a surge of surprise and joy.

[You have successfully executed an extraordinary smash, the power of which has reached the 'Skill' evaluation standard. Congratulations on creating your first skill! Please name it yourself.]

This was Shechuan's first ball technique, and it was entirely his own creation. Overjoyed, after pondering the principles and inspiration behind this move, he silently thought to himself:

"Since the inspiration came from the Tiger Cannon, let's call it Tiger Roar."

The thought crossed my mind.

A new line of information appears on the proficiency panel.

[Tiger's Roar: A smash technique where the player jumps to a certain height and concentrates their power in one instant, resulting in a short, fast, and powerful shot.]

at the same time.

Another piece of information came to mind when she went to Sichuan.

You completed an excellent spike.

[Spiking experience +4]

[Current Smash Skill Level: lv0 (4/10)]

A tiger's roar?

smash?

Upon seeing the notification on the panel, Shibukawa paused for a moment before realizing what was happening.

"The Tiger's Roar is a skill, so its power should be related to my own strength in the five dimensions. The smash, on the other hand, is a technique, like swinging the racket or running; through continuous practice, I can improve its level?"

Thinking of this, Shechuan's eyes lit up.

To some extent, the former refers to the application of special techniques, which essentially depends on the strength of the athlete. The latter, on the other hand, is a skill that can be continuously improved through practice.

more importantly.

As the [Spiking] level increases, it not only enhances skills like [Tiger Roar], but also provides additional boosts to his five stats.

Perhaps after reaching a certain level, he can awaken new special effects such as [Rapid Start] and [Cardiopulmonary Enhancement].

"call."

Shibukawa took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down. The competition was still ongoing; he couldn't afford to get carried away.

His mind raced, and his attention returned to the match. Looking at Minami across from him, Shibukawa adopted a serious stance.

"Hmm."

Upon seeing this, Nan's expression changed slightly.

He could sense that his opponent seemed like a completely different person after delivering that smash.

"Are they planning to capitalize on that smash and press their advantage?"

Nan composed himself, his gaze becoming serious. He knew very well that his opponent currently held the upper hand, and if he didn't take it seriously enough, he might actually be defeated.

Bang!

immediately.

Nan hit the tennis ball, adopting a defensive stance.

One of the main players, Dongfang Yamei, exclaimed in surprise, "Is Nan planning to hold out to the bitter end?"

"Um."

Uesugi nodded in agreement: "Although this approach is passive, it is the best solution at the moment. Moreover, as long as we can block Shibukawa's offensive and break his fighting spirit, the initiative may very well return to Kentaro's hands."

Nan's approach is a common defensive counter-attacking strategy in tennis. When the opponent launches a strong attack, he solidifies his defense, waits for the opponent's patience and fighting spirit to wear down, and then launches a counter-attack.

Nan's singles style is inherently conservative. Once he adopts a completely defensive stance, it's very difficult for his opponent to break through.

"Defensive tennis?"

On the other side, seeing the change in his opponent's condition, Shibukawa couldn't help but laugh: "I have to say, your defense is indeed very strong. Even if Muromachi tries his best, he will have a hard time breaking through it."

"It's just a pity... I'm not Muromachi!"

Swish!

next moment.

A glint of light flashed in Shibukawa's eyes beneath his long, black bangs. Then, almost without hesitation, he stood up and chased after the serve his opponent had hit.

Bang!

Just as he got close to the tennis ball, Shibukawa raised his hand and hit it back with a beautiful volley.

Tap tap!

Before Nan could react, Shechuan lunged forward and quickly moved toward the net.

"This speed?"

"Hiss... Is he planning a full-on assault?"

"It's too fast! Not only the speed, but even the swing of the racket is so fluid, it's impossible to see his movements at all!!!"

The ordinary players were all taken aback by Shibukawa's sudden and explosive offensive. He played faster and faster, accurately anticipating his opponent's reactions with each move. Combined with his near-level 7 swing, his attacks were like a storm, giving Kentaro Minami no chance to catch his breath.

Bang!

on the field.

Kentaro Minami, who had intended to hold out to the bitter end, found himself in a precarious situation from the very beginning of the duel under Shibukawa's offensive, like a small boat tossed about by a storm.

"Now!"

Seizing the opportunity, Shibukawa delivered a beautiful backhand smash, passing right past Kentaro Minami in his powerless gaze.

Bang!

"0-15!"

Scoring on offense.

The scene was completely silent.

Shibukawa, on the other hand, launched a fierce and relentless attack, completely breaking through Minami Kentaro's defenses.

finally.

Amidst the astonished gazes of the Yamabuki players, including the referee on the high chair, he unleashed a beautiful smash, ending the match.

boom!

"The match is over."

"Shichuan wins, score 6-3!"