My Prince of Tennis has a high proficiency level.

on the field.

The two pulled and tugged at each other repeatedly.

The score was widened and then tied again.

Kentaro Minami, skilled in coded tactics, plays a steady and methodical style, giving his opponents no openings. However, this also means he excels in defense but lacks offensive prowess, making it difficult for him to break through the defense of Shibukawa, who also plays with remarkable composure.

...

In the blink of an eye.

The score is now 3-2, with South Korea in the lead.

"almost."

Sensing his own condition and glancing at the time, which was already 20 minutes in, Kentaro Minami's gaze suddenly sharpened: "Now's the time to widen the score gap and completely crush him!"

In a closely contested match, the timing of when the score difference widens is crucial. If it's too early, it can create a sense of crisis for the opponent, causing them to fight back relentlessly.

If the game goes too late, it can easily turn into a real battle of attrition. Once it drags on to a tiebreaker, the situation can completely spiral out of control.

and so.

In general, the best time to widen the score gap in this type of game is when it's 3-2 or 4-3. A sudden surge in the score gap can not only catch the opponent off guard, but also put psychological pressure on them in terms of the score.

Swish!

immediately.

Then Nan spread his legs apart, leaned forward, and lowered his center of gravity. He seemed like a different person, staring sharply at his opponent.

"Kentaro is serious!"

The elected members all perked up.

In their view, as long as Kentaro Minami performs at his usual competitive level, Shibukawa will be no match for him.

however.

Once the actual match began, they all frowned deeply.

How could that be?

"Kentaro's attack was actually blocked?"

"How come Shibukawa seems to have known his playing style in advance, defending all those balls back?!"

"Wait, could this guy be...?"

The group exchanged glances, and a thought simultaneously crossed their minds.

Data tennis!

That Shibukawa clearly understood the South's playing style and even knew his subtle habits, thus predicting his attack in advance.

"This person's defensive ability... is amazing!"

On the court, Kentaro Minami became increasingly nervous as the game progressed.

Not only was his attack completely blocked, but Shibukawa was also able to devise counterattacks based on his shots, and every subsequent ball hit him in a very uncomfortable position.

However, Nan's defense was also very strong, making it difficult for Shibukawa to break through and score.

therefore.

This match became a contest of experience and willpower between the two. Whoever could remain calm and not reveal any weaknesses would win in the end.

For Nan, he's currently leading, so losing this game won't have a significant impact. On the other hand, his opponent, under pressure to win this game, will inevitably reveal a weakness sooner or later.

That was his chance!

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

just.

The ensuing back-and-forth battle caused Nan to frown slightly: "What's going on? He's been hitting backspin balls ever since just now."

Nan was alerted by his opponent's actions. He then countered with a topspin shot, once again testing his patience with his opponent.

Snapped!

Can be sudden.

The ball that Shechuan hit hit the white rope above the blocking net, and bounced up slightly with a snap.

"Touching the tennis ball?"

The crowd outside the venue stared wide-eyed.

Nan, positioned at the baseline, was startled and instantly realized: "He's been hitting backspin shots just to create a net touch? But I won't give up so easily!"

Shocked, he immediately sped up and sprinted towards the net. To everyone's astonishment, he actually caught up with the tennis ball before it hit the ground a second time.

With a snap.

Kentaro Minami lobbed the tennis ball back.

"Wow, the situation has turned around again!"

"Yes, Kentaro successfully reached the net and stood in that position; he's guaranteed to win this point!"

"It's not just this one point. Shibukawa tried his best but couldn't win this point. Instead, Kentaro managed to counterattack and beat him. That kid is definitely going to be discouraged... Hmm?!"

however.

Before the man could finish speaking, he suddenly widened his eyes as if he had seen something astonishing.

Suddenly, a figure appeared above the court, leaping high into the air and leaning forward to smash the ball.

"Wait, his gesture..."

Meanwhile, Sengoku, standing outside the arena, seemed to have seen something, a strong look of astonishment flashing in his eyes.

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!"

"Shechuan, 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 I have a feeling that this 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 effect of a smash 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 skill, 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.

"Well."

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.

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

"Ah."