My Prince of Tennis has a high proficiency level.

Give up.

"This is just a regular match; even if you lose, it won't affect your chances of becoming a starter."

'Since you've already lost to that guy, losing this match won't make a difference.'

'If you stop now, you won't suffer anymore. Give up. Tennis is just an ordinary sport; it's not worth all this effort.'

Different voices kept rising from the depths of their hearts. But both Sengoku and Akutsu chose to ignore them.

They were exhausted.

There was no energy left to dwell on these negative thoughts. Both players were focused solely on their opponent and the tennis ball that was constantly spinning back and forth.

At that moment, only one thought remained in their minds: Catch up with the tennis ball, and then... hit it back!

"This match... was absolutely amazing!"

Outside the stadium, Dongfang couldn't help but speak up. He was chilled by the game; the willpower displayed by both sides was astonishing.

Nan was also deeply moved.

This was the first time he had seen Sengoku so tenacious. In his eyes, the other party, who clearly had outstanding talent but did not make use of it, was essentially a good-for-nothing bastard who relied on his talent and did nothing productive.

Before Shibukawa appeared, Minami had also harbored resentment towards Sengoku for his lack of ambition. He was determined not to hand Yamabuki over to someone like that.

But the Sengoku before him completely shattered his preconceived notions.

Never give up.

do not give up.

Several times, in an attempt to save the ball, Sengoku would dive and fall to the ground with a thud. It looked incredibly painful.

In the past, this situation would never have happened to Sengoku. But now, he is like a completely different person; his perseverance and tenacious fighting spirit moved Minami Kentaro deeply.

"pity."

Looking at the scoreboard, which had changed to '5-6', Guan Yue couldn't help but sigh.

The match is played in a fixed score order based on the order of service. In this match, Sengoku served first, meaning he won 5 games, while his opponent won 6.

This also means that in the eleventh round, Sengoku was defeated by Akutsu.

It's now the twelfth game of Akutsu's service game. The score is currently 40-30, and Akutsu has reached match point.

"I never expected this guy could hold on for this long."

Watching Sengoku, who refused to budge an inch and showed no sign of giving up, Mizuki appeared calm, but was actually deeply shocked.

He fought against Sengoku.

During this time, Mizuki had been diligently collecting data on the other party. He could confidently say that he knew Sengoku's strength perfectly well.

But this match shattered Guan Yue's understanding.

Sengoku has become stronger again.

Moreover, it was an improvement beyond Mizuki's comprehension. The opponent, trapped in a desperate situation, unleashed their potential, becoming stronger in every aspect, rendering the data Mizuki had previously collected meaningless.

If the two were to play another match, Mizuki would most likely lose again. This made Mizuki somewhat doubtful about Data Tennis.

However, he has become more introverted during this period and does not easily express his inner thoughts.

But when Mizuki's gaze fell on Akutsu, his eyelids still couldn't help but twitch.

too strong!

If Mizuki hadn't seen it with her own eyes, she would never have believed that her opponent had only been practicing tennis for less than a week. Such talent is simply terrifying!

To the point that Mizuki even wondered if Shibukawa really had a sure chance of winning against Akutsu at this stage.

Snapped!

At this time.

Sengoku, who was struggling to keep up, made a mistake, sending the ball high into the air instead of low to the baseline.

"Oops!"

"That ball is going out of bounds!!"

Everyone's expression changed.

Uesugi frowned, while Banta next to him squinted and shook his head, saying, "Sengoku probably wanted to hit a deep backspin ball, but his stamina dropped drastically, and he lost his original level of ball control."

"but."

At this point, Bantian opened his squinted eyes, a look of surprise in them: "This ball might not go out of bounds."

call!

really.

Just then, a gentle breeze blew by.

The wind wasn't strong, just enough to blow the tennis ball, which Sengoku had hit off course, slightly inwards. Judging from the ball's trajectory, it would most likely land on the baseline.

In other words, this was no longer a mistake, but a perfectly timed lob.

Seeing this, Uesugi laughed as well: "Sometimes, luck is also a kind of strength."

Winning this point gives Sengoku a chance to catch his breath. If he can maintain his current form, he might be able to win this game and force a tiebreaker.

Given Akutsu's volatile temper, it's not impossible that he might make a series of blunders if he loses his composure. Sengoku, on the other hand, with his greater experience, has every opportunity to turn the tide.

Swish!

But just as he was lost in thought, a figure suddenly leaped up from the spot as if pulled up from dry land; it was none other than Akutsu.

He leaned forward with his hands flat, parallel to his legs, his body completely relaxed, like a nimble ape.

"That kind of jumping power?"

As Akutsu visibly approached the tennis ball, everyone present instinctively widened their eyes.

"How is that possible!"

Guan Yue blurted out something that made her lose her composure.

He hadn't expected that Akutsu would maintain such a level of physical fitness even after 50 minutes of such an intense match.

"Is he really a monster?!"

Swish!

The next moment, Akutsu raised his head, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.

boom!

He swung his racket fiercely, and the tennis ball crashed down like a cannonball.

"This ball..."

Sengoku below froze.

At this moment, his physical strength was nearing its limit, but his extraordinary eyes could still accurately capture the trajectory of the smash.

"So, this is how he felt when he faced my smash just now?"

The tennis ball magnified rapidly in Sengoku's eyes. Thinking of Akutsu's earlier insane reverse smash, the few remaining feelings of fear in his heart were shattered, and his unwillingness to accept defeat was completely ignited.

But when Sengoku tried to swing his racket, he found that the hand holding the racket was trembling uncontrollably.

But Sengoku knew very well that he wasn't afraid.

Rather, it's because the body has reached its limit, and if it doesn't grip the racket with all its might, it can no longer hold it.

"So, this is my limit?"

boom!

The moment the thought flashed through his mind, the tennis ball landed like a cannonball, and the strong airflow it generated made Sengoku's clothes swing violently.

"The match is over."

Then, the referee's voice rang out: "Akuzu Jin wins, score... 7-5!"

tread!

As soon as he finished speaking, Akutsu landed on the ground.

His physical abilities were also nearing their limits, but his extraordinary balance allowed him to easily maintain his footing. However, a rare flush appeared on his sickly pale face.

We won!

Akutsu clenched his fists. His emotions remained unsettled for a long time.

Before the match started, he never imagined that he would fight to this extent for the sake of winning a single match.

Despite his outward disdain, deep down he felt an uncontrollable sense of joy after winning the match.

"So... this is what it feels like to win a game?"

This feeling is different from when I crushed that unknown person (Saint Rudolf Akazawa) not long ago, and it's also different from when I instantly killed a regular member of the Yamabuki team.

After defeating Sengoku, every pore on Akutsu's body seemed to relax comfortably after experiencing ultimate pleasure.

At that moment, Akutsu vaguely understood something.

"It turns out I don't hate tennis, nor do I disdain victory. What I look forward to is a duel with a master, that kind of brutal, no-holds-barred battle!"

Swish!

Thinking of this, Akutsu subconsciously turned his head and looked in a certain direction, his gaze locking onto the smiling black-haired boy in the crowd.

At the same time, Shibukawa, who was in the crowd, looked up and met Akutsu's gaze. Sensing the fierce fighting spirit in Akutsu's eyes, Shibukawa couldn't help but smile.

"Well!"

Akutsu's expression changed slightly.

Having just defeated Sengoku, his momentum was at its peak. But when their eyes met, his beast-like intuition instinctively sensed a hint of danger.

Akutsu instinctively averted his gaze. The joy of his recent victory vanished completely, and like an emotionless robot, he decisively turned and left.

"You're leaving already?"

"Not even a handshake? Doesn't he think that's rude... ugh!"

"Alright, that's enough!"

Seeing that his companion was about to complain, the person next to him was startled and quickly covered the other person's mouth.

On the other side, Sengoku also turned and left.

"Hey, Sengoku, you..."

The cheerful Dongfang was about to offer some words of comfort, but Qian Shi simply waved his hand, said "It's nothing," and walked away.

"this......"

Dongfang paused for a moment, while Nan shook his head and said, "Let him be alone for a while."

"Yes."

Shinto Mi said, "After all, he has never lost to the team before, so this game will probably be a big blow to him. It's good to let him calm down."

Dongfang nodded upon hearing this and said nothing more.

The competition is still ongoing, with the school-wide selection trials divided into four groups. Each group has only two qualifying spots. Following the reform of the team rules at Shechuan, the players are training with great enthusiasm.

This has led to a rapid improvement in the team's average level, and if the starters are distracted, they could very well lose their current positions.

soon.

The next match is about to begin.

Shibukawa, standing in the crowd, glanced at the stats for both sides before turning and leaving. For him, there weren't many players on the current team who garnered his attention.

They are either incredibly strong, or they are first-year students with a promising future.

Walk to a secluded corner.

Shechuan retrieved Akutsu's personal information.

Name: Jin Akutsu

Age: 13