My Prince of Tennis has a high proficiency level.

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 relentless self-imposed breakthroughs, his path has become more steadfast.

...

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. Right now, I can't even see your weaknesses."

"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 bastard... Ugh!"

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, then at Seigaku, Inui should also be working on preparing that thing, 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 the dry juice from Seigaku, the bitter melon from Higa Middle School, and the special rice ball brought out by Mitsuya in 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, not seeing Akutsu, 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 doesn't matter whether he gets extra training or not. On the contrary, I haven't fully mastered that skill from last time."

"Then 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 qualifiers, where Shibukawa meticulously guided Sengoku to push his limits and unlock his full 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?!"

"Senior Sengoku's Tiger Claw... is too fierce, isn't it?"

Everyone's expression changed.

"The minister, he..."

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 so 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 well 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.

"H-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 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 had begun to shatter Sengoku's resolve. It wasn't until now, when Shibukawa delivered a miraculous shot, that Sengoku's emotions were finally unleashed.

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lv9（43650/500000），跑步lv8（89715/100000），俯卧撑lv8（74657/100000），仰卧起坐lv8（72301/100000），扣杀lv8（23872/100000），发球lv8（22340/100000），短球lv8（21873/100000），削球lv8（21087/100000），挑高球lv8（20983/100000），剑道lv7（47890/50000），拳击lv7（47880/50000）】

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

[Abilities: Extreme Speed ​​Draw Lv2, Cardiopulmonary Enhancement Lv2, Upper Limb Enhancement Lv2, Core Enhancement Lv2, Weakness Correction Lv2, Instant Burst Lv2, Thunderous Strike Lv2, Heavy Cannon Lv2, Drifting Lv2, Borrowing Force Lv2, Falling Speed ​​Lv2, Selflessness Lv2 (Active), Ultimate Self Lv1 (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 level 2, 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, and those terrifyingly strong professional high school players, Shibukawa's initial sense of pride vanished without a trace.

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