My Prince of Tennis has a high proficiency level

"In the fourth game, Akutsu serves, game over!"

From his high chair, the referee looked to the left side of the court and spoke to the boy holding the tennis ball with his head down.

Immediately, all eyes fell on Akutsu. They were still somewhat intimidated by this bully-like figure.

Those team members who had witnessed Akutsu's dominance and how he thrashed the thugs from other schools were especially uneasy. They were afraid that this killing machine might be in a bad mood after losing a match and "go on a rampage" in the tennis club.

Some timid people cautiously retreated, shielding the others in front of them, fearing that the enemy might go berserk and splatter blood on them.

call!

At that moment, Akutsu moved.

He tossed the tennis ball high into the air, raised his body, swung his racket, and quickly smashed it towards the ball.

A loud bang.

Everyone then saw the tennis ball explode out like a cannonball.

"hiss!"

"That serve was so powerful!"

"I have this strange feeling that this guy's serve seems to have gotten stronger!"

"No, this isn't an illusion..."

Outside the stadium.

The ordinary players were filled with astonishment, while the regular players, such as Nan and Dongfang, also looked at the tennis ball that shot out as if facing a formidable enemy.

If it were them, they probably wouldn't be able to stop that serve.

Tap tap!

But Shibukawa's response was quite casual; he quickly caught up with the tennis ball. The instant the ball landed, he swung his racket without hesitation, striking it with a sharp crack just as it bounced up.

"Half-volley!"

Everyone was shocked.

Sengoku and Mizuki, watching from the sidelines, nodded to each other. Shibukawa's timing for returning the ball was perfect.

"Generally speaking, when a tennis ball bounces after landing, the internal impact force has not been fully released due to the angle and height."

Guan Yue gently pinched the end of her hair and murmured, "Therefore, players who are good at quick counterattacks are also best at striking halfway through the attack. At the moment of counterattack, they can achieve a surprise attack effect."

Bang!

really.

Shibukawa's shot caught Akutsu completely off guard.

"15-0!"

As soon as the referee spoke, Akutsu's face visibly darkened.

at the same time.

Shechuan's attention was focused on the data panel that flashed before his eyes.

[Complete an excellent short shot (half volley)]

[Short ball experience +4]

[Current Short Ball Level: lv5 (968/3000)]

This wasn't the first time Shibukawa had seen the panel notification. Initially, he was a little annoyed that he hadn't been able to activate the new skill [Intercept/Half-Intercept], but now he was more accepting of it.

Moreover, these two types of techniques actually have many similarities in essence. Anyway, his technique has now broken through to level 4, making him a top player in junior high school.

All that's left is to diligently improve his skills and hone his technique. With the proficiency panel on his screen, he's not worried about falling behind others.

and.

Since short balls and volleys are classified as the same skill, it means his volley/half-volley level is equivalent to his short ball level. Combined with the proficiency panel, this achieves a kind of "one certificate for life" effect.

Even if he doesn't specifically practice volleys, his volley and half-volley skills will improve significantly, perhaps even surpassing those of other top players in the field.

The thought crossed his mind, and Shibukawa looked up at the opposite side, a smile appearing on his lips: "Judging from the situation, it should be about time."

At the same time.

Just as Shibukawa had suspected, Akutsu's suppressed emotions had reached a critical point. An unnatural red tinge appeared on his pale, somewhat sickly face.

At this moment, he was like a volcano about to erupt, ready to burst at any moment.

call!

However, Akutsu managed to hold back his outburst. Instead, he channeled all his frustration into the match, determined to defeat his opponent with tennis and prove that he didn't need to specifically practice tennis.

boom!

Then, the serve, as powerful as a cannonball, flew out again. Shibukawa, using the same tactic, quickly approached the tennis ball and returned the opponent's fierce serve with a skillful volley.

But Akutsu also learned to be smart.

He immediately sprinted towards the tennis ball, like a ferocious cheetah. In an instant, he was close enough to reach the ball, and then with a powerful slam, he sent the ball hurtling towards the ground.

"That's a very aggressive style of play."

A flicker of apprehension crossed Uesugi's eyes. He shook his head and said, "It's clear that Akutsu's physical talent is indeed exceptional. Each of those shots wasn't easy to catch."

Although Akutsu's shots are simple in power and lack spin variation, sometimes, when the power exceeds a certain level, her powerful, brick-like shots are a headache for many technically skilled players.

"Um."

Ban Tian nodded in agreement: "His physical talent is extraordinary. His speed, reaction time, balance, and even muscle elasticity are far beyond those of ordinary people."

"to be honest......"

At this point, Bantian paused, then shook his head and said, "If it weren't for his temper, other clubs would definitely be scrambling to get him; our tennis club wouldn't even have a chance."

That's true, but it's also our opportunity.

Watching Shibukawa fiercely clashing with Akutsu and remaining unmoved in the face of his opponent's relentless attacks, Uesugi laughed and said, "If we can subdue this beast, Yamabuki next year will probably be incredibly strong."

"surrender?"

Banta paused for a moment upon hearing this, then looked towards the court. Seeing Shibukawa's composed and effortless handling of the situation, he nodded in satisfaction: "This kid certainly has a high probability of success."

"Didn't you notice?"

At this moment, Uesugi smiled meaningfully.

"What did you see?"

Banta paused, his attention entirely focused on Akutsu. He was both afraid that Akutsu might suddenly erupt in anger and that Akutsu's confidence might be shaken, causing him to leave in a huff.

Upon hearing Uesugi's words, Banta seemed to realize something and focused his attention primarily on Shibukawa. After watching for a while, he seemed to discover something and exclaimed in surprise, "He's guiding Akutsu?"

"That's right."

Uesugi nodded and said, "Judging from Shibukawa's playing style, he is clearly guiding Akutsu. He specifically targets Akutsu's weaknesses, making him correct some of his basic mistakes."

At first glance, Shibukawa didn't seem to be accepting a challenge at all, but rather teaching Akutsu how to play.

"This kid has a really big heart."

Banda sighed, then laughed.

He realized he had been overthinking things; judging from the current situation, the minister, Yamabuki, was completely in control. Unbeknownst to him, the man had transformed from an unknown youth into a capable general.

Bang!

boom!

Bang!

boom!

The two exchanged blows quickly.

Despite Akutsu's best efforts, his fundamentals were weak, and he relied entirely on his physical attributes to play recklessly.

In contrast, Shibukawa displayed a variety of basic skills with ease. He effortlessly neutralized Akutsu's attacks and quickly won another game, taking a commanding 4-0 lead over his opponent.

"Huff...huff huff..."

On one side of the court, Akutsu began to breathe heavily, unable to control himself.

He has great physical strength, but he has been recklessly squandering it in the previous match, and being constantly pressured has put him under immense mental stress, causing his physical strength to deplete at an alarming rate.

"This guy... is he really that strong?"

Akutsu's mood was somewhat heavy.

Back then, he completely overwhelmed his opponent, "White Jade," by relying on his superior speed and strength. But when facing Shibukawa, his abilities became useless.

Reason told Akutsu that he should learn from his opponent and use professional tennis skills to fight back in order to change his current unfavorable situation.

But his pride is too strong; he can't bow down to tennis, much less to his opponent.

Therefore, he was left with only one option: to use extreme power and speed to completely overwhelm the opponent's defenses in one fell swoop.

Bang!

At this moment, Shechuan serves.

The tennis ball fell quickly to Akutsu's right side. He reacted quickly, caught up, and immediately hit a counterattack that was almost a half-volley.

Bang!

boom!

Bang!

In the ensuing exchanges, Akutsu's reaction speed increased, and his timing of attacks also improved. At first glance, it appeared that almost every ball was a volley.

"Hmm."

Outside the court, Sengoku said with a serious expression, "His talent is too amazing. He didn't deliberately study it, but his body has completely adapted to this half-volley style of play."

"Yes, this kind of talent is indeed terrifying."

Guan Yue nodded as well. Even someone as proud as him had to admit that the imposing young man in front of him was extremely talented.

Especially considering that the opponent and Shibukawa were locked in a fierce battle, it's hard to imagine that just a dozen minutes ago, the opponent was a complete novice who didn't even know how to play a connecting serve or the rules.

Tap tap!

At the bottom line.

Facing Shibukawa's smash that headed straight for the bottom corner, Akutsu sprinted past like a cheetah, his speed so fast that a few afterimages were vaguely visible.

"That's incredibly fast!"

"Wait, we're going too fast, we need to slow down!!"

"Damn it, this guy's gone overboard. At this speed, he can't possibly execute a proper counterattack!!!"

The Yamabuki fans outside the arena shook their heads repeatedly.

Akutsu's talent is indeed terrifying, but he's overexerting himself right now. With his incredible speed, he won't have time to brake when he catches up with the tennis ball, let alone make a counterattack.

laugh......

But the next moment.

To everyone's astonishment, Akutsu lowered his center of gravity slightly, bent over as if skiing, and slid quickly away, leaving two trails of thick smoke in his wake.

At the same time, his upper body remained as steady as if he were standing still. Approaching the tennis ball, a sharp glint flashed in Akutsu's eyes, and he swiftly struck the ball towards a corner of the court.

boom!

The tennis ball lands on the ground.

The referee on the high chair immediately announced the score: "0-15!"

The words fell.

The stadium suddenly fell silent.

Everyone stared at the white-haired boy at the bottom line with the look of someone looking at a monster, a confident smile on his face and an arrogant gaze.

"This level of balance...it's terrifying!"

"I speak in a solemn tone," said Mizuki.

He had seen many talented tennis prodigies before, but he had never seen anyone like Akutsu, who had evolved from a tennis novice into a court hunter before even finishing a single game.

It's hard to imagine how difficult it would be for someone like me, who relies primarily on data-driven tennis, to face such an opponent.

"A good goal."

Shechuan smiled too.

He was indeed giving Akutsu military training, using pressure to stimulate his opponent's potential.

Now it seems the effect is quite obvious. Akutsu has clearly caught up with his pace, and his terrifying balance is unleashing the power and speed of his body to an even greater extent.

With this balancer, Akutsu's threat level rose rapidly.

However, this is exactly the result Shibukawa wanted to see. A clean and decisive victory over Akutsu would certainly make the tennis club members feel great, but it wouldn't completely force their opponent to submit.

To subdue this beast, you must fully unleash its power. Then, in front of it, suppress it with overwhelming force.

"so."

Looking up, Shibukawa saw Akutsu clearly regain her confidence, and a smile appeared in her eyes: "Are you ready to face your failure, Akutsu?"

call!

The thought crossed my mind.

He tossed the tennis ball into the air, while Akutsu opposite him assumed a serious stance. A careful observer could notice that his forward-leaning posture, with his leg muscles taut, resembled the warm-up position in track and field, ready to explode at the sound of the starting gun.

This is clearly an offensive move.

Swish!

At that moment, Shibukawa raised his racket, and his legs, waist, and arms exerted force in succession. The chain of power continued to gather, and with the swing of the racket, it was completely concentrated on the racket face, and it fell down like a hammer.

Bang!

A loud bang.

The tennis ball shot out at an astonishing speed, so fast that most people couldn't even see its shadow. The dust on the ground was stirred up as the ball hurtled past.

"It's here!"

Sengoku and Kanzuki's expressions changed simultaneously.

On the sidelines, Uesugi clenched his fists, his eyes fixed on the trajectory of the ball, which was almost invisible: "That terrifying backswing, comparable to Rikkai's Sanada's 'Swift as the Wind'!!"

"This speed?"

At the same time, Akutsu on the other side also suddenly widened his eyes.

fast!

too fast!

With his eyesight, he could only vaguely make out a trace. His brain and body were completely unable to react.

"What kind of serve is that?!"

Bang!

The next moment, the tennis ball hit the ground.

As the tennis ball landed almost at the intersection of the service line and the singles dividing line and bounced out rapidly, Akutsu's pupils suddenly contracted.

The confidence he had just regained from scoring vanished instantly when faced with this ball.

"So... this is your true strength?"

Akutsu looked deeply at Shibukawa, and suddenly realized that he was facing what seemed to be a mountain with no end in sight.

Thinking he had reached the summit, he looked up only to find himself still surrounded by clouds and mist. The so-called summit was actually just flat ground relative to the valley floor, merely a starting point that appeared slightly higher.

...

boom!

In the blink of an eye.

The competition is drawing to a close.

As Shibukawa's quick through ball easily tore through Akutsu's defense and landed to score, the referee's voice rang out:

"The match is over."

"Shibukawa Shin wins, score... 6-0!"

"Whoa whoa whoa!!!"

Immediately, the Yamabuki team members couldn't contain their excitement and cheered.

"Hmm."

Akutsu, who suffered a crushing defeat, took a deep look at his opponent and then closed his eyes tightly.

"so......"

"Is this what real tennis is like?"