My Prince of Tennis has a high proficiency level.

Uesugi nodded in agreement: "Although this approach is passive, it is the best solution at present. Moreover, as long as we block Shibukawa's offensive and break his fighting spirit, the initiative may 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."

"Unfortunately... 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.

"That speed?"

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

"It's too fast! Not only the speed, but even the swing of the racket is completely unhesitating; you can't even see his movements!!!"

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

Bang!

Bang!

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."

"Shechuan wins, score 6-3!"

The words fell.

All eyes on the scene turned to the black-haired boy who landed steadily after his spike on the court.

All the members of Yamabuki know this.

From this day forward, the name Shinichi Shechuan will no longer be ordinary.

Chapter 27: Becoming a Regular Player, Phase Two Training Begins

"This kid... he's a real freak!"

Like everyone else, even Banta, who was already quite knowledgeable, was still shocked by Shibukawa's talent.

In just two months, he went from an unknown nobody to a powerful figure who now suppresses the 'genius' Muromachi and defeats the vice-minister Minami.

Shechuan is not only hardworking, but also very talented.

This even dampened Banta's enthusiasm for recruiting Akutsu. After all, Akutsu's arrogant personality was too much to handle, and if she couldn't be controlled, it would only plunge the Yamabuki organization into chaos.

but.

He dismissed the thought as soon as it crossed his mind.

Yes, Shibukawa's talent is indeed quite good, but Akutsu is definitely not bad either. Moreover, the junior high school league is a team competition, and there are limits to how strong an individual can be.

Only by gathering a group of sufficiently skilled players can Yamabuki secure a stable spot in the national tournament.

"That kid is just too arrogant."

Bantian sighed, shaking his head inwardly: "There's no other way but to slowly wear him down. Otherwise, that's the only method we have."

Thinking of the violent teenager's personality, Bantian was still somewhat wary. One wrong move, and his old bones might be ruined.

However, Shibukawa's strong rise actually gave him enough patience to negotiate with Akutsu.

...

With a perfect record in Group D, Shibukawa successfully became a starter.

Then.

Department head Uesugi came over and asked him about his physical measurements. Although the Yamabuki regulars' uniforms were no different in color and style from those of the regular players, the materials used were still more substantial.

Shechuan became the starting player, and he needs to have his jacket redesigned.

He didn't take it to heart. Firstly, Yamabuki's starting jacket was unremarkable and not particularly attractive. Secondly, for him, becoming a starter was merely the beginning of his journey into the world of Prince of Tennis.

In this area, Yamabuki is indeed the dominant force, consistently holding first place in the regional qualifiers due to Banta's presence.

In the Tokyo Metropolitan Tournament, Yamabuki is a decent contender. But in the Kanto Tournament, they're completely outmatched. As for the National Tournament, they're practically nothing special.

Especially when he thought of those monster players from Hyotei, Seigaku, and Rikkai, Shibukawa felt an even greater sense of urgency.

"The task ahead is arduous and the road is long!"

With a sigh, now a regular starter, his tension, which hadn't yet eased, tightened again as he threw himself into training.

"Uh?"

Banta, Uesugi, and the others were somewhat surprised to notice that Shibukawa had started practicing his swing again.

Uesugi frowned: "What exactly is this kid trying to do?"

"Having already become a regular starter, are you still not satisfied at all?"

A hint of relief flashed in Bantian's eyes.

What he admired most about the other person was their unwavering perseverance. Even their mature and composed demeanor made them seem nothing like a 13-year-old boy.

Especially compared to his peers, the gap is even greater.

"perhaps......"

Thinking of Sengoku, Banta subconsciously glanced at the other person, then looked at Minami Kentaro, who was leaning against the barbed wire fence not far away, clearly still unable to get over the defeat.

the end.

Banta shifted his gaze back to Shibukawa, who was practicing his swing meticulously and at a high level, and a certain thought began to form in his mind.

...

Complete an excellent run.

[Running experience +2]

Current running level: lv6 (348/10000)

night.

On the streets of Kuwata Town.

After completing his 10-kilometer night run, Shechuan glanced at the data in front of him and frowned slightly.

"Sure enough, with the increase in strength, the initial explosive growth phase has come to an end."

At the beginning of his transmigration, the original owner's body was extremely weak. At that time, even basic training like swinging a racket was very difficult for Shibukawa.

Later, as he adapted to the training and his physical strength gradually increased, his fatigue was greatly reduced. Now, his physique has undergone a complete transformation compared to before.

However, problems soon arose.

The training he's been doing so far is becoming less effective for him. If he continues at this level, he probably won't even be able to reach the national level by the start of next season.

Fortunately, Shibukawa activated his [Cardiopulmonary Enhancement] talent. Although it was only a 10% reduction, it allowed him to push himself to his limits even further.

Having been familiar with the anime "The Prince of Tennis," he knew very well that while talent was undoubtedly strong, hard work after birth was equally important.

To become stronger, you must break your own limits time and time again.

In any case, we must not become complacent or lazy.

Whether it's the limits of the human body or the realm of deep consciousness representing the spiritual dimension, it requires unimaginable effort and even the willingness to risk one's life to reach them.

Shibukawa, who possesses a proficiency panel, can push himself to the limit in the most perfect way, constantly approaching his own limits.

"It's time to start the second phase of training."

Shibukawa thought to himself.

Return home.

He took out paper and pen and wrote down his training plan. The original basic training intensity was increased to 1.2 times, and it was to be gradually increased to 1.5 times, 2 times or even 3 times as his physical strength changed.

The ultimate goals of the second phase are, firstly, to fully adapt to three times the intensity of the current training; and secondly, to further improve the five dimensions to reach the level required for the Kanto region or even the national level.

The hard requirements are technical and physical strength, which must meet the upgrade conditions for the current two characteristics. In particular, technical strength requires an additional 10% increase in swing speed, plus at least 3 technical points.

Shibukawa believed that his strength would definitely achieve another substantial breakthrough at that time.

...

The next day.

3 PM.

Shibukawa, who became a regular player, joined the tennis club.

Inside the locker room, the second and third-year team members who had previously looked down on him completely changed to a respectful attitude.

The first-year team members admired him immensely.

They had witnessed firsthand how the other party had grown from an unknown nobody to a figure of great importance in Yamabuki.

more importantly.

Unlike Sengoku, who not only has outstanding jumping talent, Shibukawa also possesses a talent for dynamic vision that is difficult for ordinary people to match.

It was only natural for the latter to become the core player of the team, and no one would think of comparing him to the former.

But the situation is different in Sichuan.

Everyone witnessed his steady progress, step by step. This convinced them that as long as they worked as hard as he did, they would surely succeed.

therefore.

With Shibukawa as a role model, the training atmosphere in Yamabuki was completely transformed. Even without Uesugi and Minami's supervision and encouragement, the team members' enthusiasm for training remained very high.

As for something that can improve the overall strength, both Coach Banta, Captain Uesugi, and the other starters are happy to see it happen.

Friday arrived in the blink of an eye.

Early in the morning, an application for a practice match for the team was placed on Coach Banta's desk.

Chapter 28 Uesugi's Angry Temper, Shibukawa's Ambition

"A practice match?"