My Prince of Tennis has a high proficiency level

Chapter 97 Shibukawa's Strength

"Match over!"

On the high chair.

Sengoku looked down at the panting Echizen and announced loudly, "Akuzu Jin wins! Score 6-1!"

"snort."

Akutsu, who had won the match, snorted coldly and turned to leave.

He didn't hold the opponent's earlier offense against him. The opponent was indeed quite strong and had put some pressure on him during the match, but he ultimately suppressed him.

"This kid... he's really tough!"

Sengoku's gaze fell on Echizen's racket. At this moment, the red racket's face was disheveled, and the lines had broken due to continuous and violent impacts.

It's only because Echizen's technique is excellent; otherwise, in the previous duel, if he had only absorbed a fraction of Akutsu's force, his racket would probably have broken long ago.

To outsiders, Akutsu seemed incredibly fierce. The sheer power of that exploding tennis ball still made them tremble involuntarily when they recalled it.

But Sengoku's attention was more focused on Echizen. The fact that Echizen could fight Akutsu to this extent, in terms of both technique and physique, was truly impressive.

In terms of both character and willpower, he far surpasses his peers.

Do not!

Many second- or even third-year students might not be able to achieve this.

"No wonder they're a regular player who fought their way up from a place like Seigaku."

Sengoku kept this in mind.

The opponent is only a first-year student, but has enormous potential. Given enough time, they could very well become Seigaku's ace.

If we add Tezuka and Fuji to that...

"Indeed, we can never let our guard down."

Sengoku clenched his fists inwardly.

Yamabuki's Shibukawa and Akutsu are undoubtedly the two strongest teams right now. In doubles, the Minami-Touhou and Niito-Yone and Kita pairs have improved their teamwork even further, not to mention Mizuki, a data-driven player who seems to have been born for doubles.

In this situation, the pressure on Yamabuki falls on singles 3.

Sengoku even wondered what his chances of winning would be if he were to face the boy in front of him.

"Seventy percent? Or eighty percent? Hmm... it can't be higher."

Echizen just unleashed his full potential; his offensive awareness and understanding of various responses in actual combat were both top-notch.

Even after Akutsu's outburst, Echizen managed to master the art of small, quick steps on one leg under pressure, instantly relieving most of the pressure from Akutsu.

Unfortunately, Akutsu was still hiding his true strength.

The ensuing outburst was a one-sided beating, like an adult utterly dominating a child. Faced with Akutsu's fierce and rapid offensive, the Echizen defense line was completely overwhelmed.

At that time, Sengoku put himself in Echizen's shoes and realized that he might not be able to do better than Echizen.

Of course, Sengoku also has his trump cards.

That's the [Tiger's Fury] he activated under pressure during his last match against Shibukawa. This move originates from boxing, and Sengoku is still exploring it, but he has already found the direction.

"I need to practice more when I get back."

Ironically, Sengoku was under the most pressure in this match. As if he had witnessed the dangers outside, his desire to improve his strength became even more urgent.

"Akuzu Jin... I'll remember you."

After losing the match, Echizen stared intently at the spot where Akutsu had left.

He was completely exhausted at this point. His situation was even worse than in the match against Fuji.

Back then, he was simply drained of all his strength. Now, he even has great difficulty gripping the racket; the sharp pain in his hand makes him feel almost dazed.

Even Echizen found it hard to believe that he had actually finished the match despite the opponent's fierce offensive.

"Is tennis in Japan really this large-scale?"

Echizen suppressed his inner shock. The arrogance he had developed from years of dominating overseas had been greatly tempered after the two crushing defeats.

Less arrogance, more reverence.

The boy who constantly pushed his limits in battles against powerful enemies in the original story has now gained a more stable state of mind. Without those repeated self-imposed breakthroughs, his path has become more steady.

Bang!

boom!

Bang!

boom!

Mountain blows.

Tennis club.

Shibukawa is playing against Mizuki, the regular player and manager.

Snapped!

When Mizuki's return shot went out of bounds again, he immediately stopped, shaking his head repeatedly and saying, "I'm not playing anymore, I'm not playing anymore. You're a monster. I can't even see your weaknesses anymore."

"Speaking of which..."

At this point, Mizuki paused, a curious look appearing on her face: "Just how strong are you now?!"

Four months ago, Fuji stormed into Yamabuki and was easily defeated by Shibukawa. That was also the last time the latter showed his true strength in front of everyone.

Even in the duel between Sengoku and Shibukawa a few days ago, the latter did not display the same level of strength as in the match four months ago.

In fact, not only Mizuki, but also the members of Yamabuki, and even their coach Banta, were very curious. Just how much had the strongest member of Yamabuki improved his strength?

"Don't try to shift the focus away from the problem."

Shibukawa glanced at Mizuki indifferently and said bluntly, "You can't find my weaknesses, but in my eyes you are full of flaws."

"You rascal...sigh!"

Mizuki sighed. There was no other way but to grit his teeth and fight. He knew his opponent was doing it for his own good; only by overcoming his weaknesses could he increase his chances of winning in the official match.

"It seems that training alone is not the solution."

Shibukawa observed Mizuki's reaction.

During this period, he could clearly feel that the training atmosphere in the team was very tense. This was because everyone had basically passed the stage of fastest improvement, and although the training was still high-intensity, their strength had not changed significantly.

Most people would have been impatient long ago.

Under Shibukawa's training, the Yamabuki team's mental fortitude has actually surpassed that of many other teams. However, the plateau period cannot be ignored, and it will not be easy to overcome without special measures.

"Perhaps it's time to introduce something that clearly distinguishes between rewards and punishments."

Shibukawa looked at Mizuki, who was hitting the tennis ball towards him, and a playful smile flashed in his eyes.

The limits of the human body have not actually been fully explored. In critical moments, many people can often unleash physical abilities far exceeding their usual levels.

For example, the effect of running normally is definitely different from having a fierce Tibetan mastiff chasing you from behind.

Shibukawa certainly wouldn't unleash his dogs to chase after the Yamabuki group during their training. But he came up with a better idea.

"If I'm not mistaken about the timing, Inui should also be working on that stuff at Seigaku, right?"

As a time traveler, Shibukawa not only possesses the ball skills, talents, and personalities of everyone in the original work, but also various training programs that have been proven effective.

In the original work, there's Seigaku's dry juice, Higa's bitter melon, and Mitsuya's special rice ball from the U17 stage.

The last formula remains a mystery.

But it wouldn't be difficult for Shibukawa to concoct the dried juice and bitter melon. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but take a deep look at Mizuki across from him.

Bang!

Then.

He raised his hand and swung the racket.

The tennis ball easily tore through Mizuki's defense like a bullet, landing on his weak backhand.

"This ball... glug!"

When he realized he was completely paralyzed, Kanzuki swallowed hard. However, when he looked up at his opponent and met Shibukawa's gaze, seeing the meaningful look in Shibukawa's eyes, Kanzuki's body trembled inexplicably.

"Why do I have this bad feeling?"

Mizuki left the field feeling uneasy.

Shibukawa looked around, and when he didn't see Akutsu, he frowned slightly: "Where is that guy?"

He had previously stated that after this training session, a personalized training plan would be developed for each player based on their playing style. Akutsu was no exception.

As it turned out, the other party had disappeared.

"That guy's gone, it's my turn."

At that moment, Sengoku walked onto the court with a smile. "With his talent, it makes no difference whether he gets extra training or not. On the contrary, I haven't fully mastered that skill from last time."

"Let's begin."

Shechuan did not take it to heart.

He had always adopted a hands-off approach towards Akutsu, who possessed SS+ level potential. As long as Akutsu trained on time every day, he could secure his position as the second-best Yamabuki fighter, and even be among the top fighters nationwide.

As for Shechuan himself.

Others may not know how strong he is, but with his proficiency panel, he can see his daily progress. Because of this, what is an extremely difficult bottleneck for others is practically non-existent for Shibukawa.

soon.

The practice match between Shibukawa and Sengoku begins.

Unlike the school selection competition, where Shibukawa was very careful to guide Sengoku to break through his own limits in order to squeeze out his potential.

He played very casually in this match.

On the contrary, Sengoku, having witnessed the match between Akutsu and Echizen at the street tennis court, was filled with a strong desire to improve himself.

Seeing that Shibukawa was not in control, Sengoku immediately switched from defense to offense. He unleashed a fierce and tiger-like aura without holding back, like a tiger descending the mountain, majestic and awe-inspiring, making the spectators outside the arena shudder.

boom!

boom!

boom!

Sengoku relentlessly pounded the tennis ball, his momentum rising with each hit. In the blink of an eye, a deep red arc of light faintly appeared on the tennis ball Sengoku struck.

"This is... Sengoku-senpai's [Tiger Claw]?!"

Yuta, Muromachi, and the others' eyes flickered.

They had both encountered this move before. Neither Yuta nor Muromachi could block it. Not only was the ball fast, but its power was also ridiculously strong; without exception, both of their rackets were sent flying.

But compared to what they did back then, the [Tiger Claw] that Shibukawa is facing now is a killing move on a completely different level.

Because now Sengoku is not only stronger, but he has also absorbed that terrifying [Tiger Aura]. The combination of the two has caused his power to surge.

Chi!

now.

The tennis ball left a deep red trail and landed with a thud behind Shibukawa.

"What?"

"The minister (Shibukawa) actually couldn't stop him?!"

"Sengoku-senpai's Tiger Claw... that's too fierce!"

Everyone's expression changed.

"The minister..."

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Tan Taichi clenched his fist inwardly amidst the crowd. In his mind, Shibukawa was invincible, without any flaws or weaknesses. But seeing Shibukawa's defenses breached now, he couldn't help but shudder.

"It's not over yet."

However, Mizuki glanced at the tennis ball shooting out and said calmly, "What Shibukawa used is not that simple."

Whoosh!

It was as if it confirmed what he had said.

The tennis ball, which had been launched with tremendous force, seemed to be pulled by an invisible force after crossing the baseline. Then, to the astonishment of the onlookers, it veered off course and flew back to Shibukawa's side.

"What happened?!"

Everyone stared wide-eyed.

Shibukawa, who was already prepared, calmly swung his racket. With a loud thud, the tennis ball hit Sengoku's feet like a cannonball. Because he hadn't adjusted his swing after charging up the ball, he could only watch helplessly as it flew past him.

"How...how is this possible?"

Sengoku swallowed hard.

His mind was still a little dizzy, and he had no idea what had happened. As his thoughts gradually returned, the image of the tennis ball flying strangely to Shibukawa's side flashed through his mind, and his heart still couldn't help but clench.

"How on earth did this guy do that?"

Sengoku was deeply shocked.

Shibukawa's tennis skills just now completely overturned his understanding of tennis.

"so.

'

Sengoku took a deep breath, his gaze unfathomable as he looked at the other man: "Just how strong is this guy now?!"

He was starting to lose his composure.

He initially thought he had decent talent. But Shibukawa's sudden rise disrupted Sengoku's peaceful life in Yamabuki. Then Mizuki and Akutsu emerged, each with more terrifying talent than the last.

Then there were the Seigaku newbies I met today.

The endless stream of monsters was causing Sengoku's resolve to crumble. Only now, with Shibukawa's miraculous shot, had Sengoku's emotions completely erupted.

finally.

The match ended in a crushing 0-6 defeat for Sengoku.

Shibukawa left a circular mark on the spot. Those around him were slow to react and didn't know what it meant. But Mizuki, who had been watching the match closely, knew very well that apart from exchanging positions and making basic serve changes, he hadn't moved an inch from beginning to end.

"This person... is absolutely terrifying!"

Guan Yue was deeply moved.

He had initially thought he could barely keep up with Shibukawa's pace. But now he realized that he had never truly witnessed the real strength of this Yamabuki Minister.

the other side.

As Shibukawa left the court and rested on the sidelines, his thoughts turned to his own statistics.

[Letter from Sichuan]

[14 years old]

[Third-year student at Yamabuki Junior High School, captain of the tennis club]

[Five Dimensions: Speed ​​4.2, Strength 4.3, Stamina 4.5, Technique 5.5, Mental Strength 5, Total 23.5]

【技能：挥拍1v9（43650/500000），跑步Iv8（89715/100000），伏地挺身1v8

（74657/100000），仰卧起坐1v8（72301/100000），扣杀1v8（23872/100000），发球1v8（22340/100000），短球1v8（21873/100000），削球1v8（21087/100000），挑高球1v8（20983/100000），剑道1v7（47890/50000），拳击1v7（47880/50000）】

[Skills: Tiger Roar, Mountain Crash, Shadow Kill, Afterimage Ball, Crossing River Domain]

[Abilities: Extreme Speed ​​Draw Iv2, Cardiopulmonary Enhancement Iv2, Upper Limb Enhancement Iv2, Core Enhancement Iv2, Weakness Correction Iv2, Instant Burst Iv2, Thunderous Strike 1v2, Heavy Cannon 1v2, Drifting Iv2, Borrowing Force Iv2, Falling Speed ​​Iv2, Selflessness Iv2 (Active), Ultimate Self Iv1 (Active)]

[Tennis Dimension: None available]

Compared to four months ago, Shechuan's strength has increased dramatically. Not only have all his passive traits (abilities) been upgraded to Iv2, but he has also comprehended the state of selflessness through his own exploration.

Furthermore, based on selflessness, he forged his own path and comprehended an ability called "Self-Extreme Realm".

In addition, there's the ball skill of [Shigawa Territory].

Now, looking at the entire junior high school tennis world, even if Yukimura and Tezuka were in their prime, they wouldn't be his match.

Of course, neither of them can be simply measured by data. Yukimura, in particular, is a character with an unusual mechanic; those who are not mentally strong enough may still be defeated when faced with the ability to extinguish the five senses.

Moreover, junior high school tennis is just a slightly higher starting point. Thinking of the U17 team and the World Cup, those professional high school students with terrifying strength, Shibukawa's initial pride vanished without a trace.

Even now, he still walks forward with extreme caution, unable to relax in the slightest.

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