My Prince of Tennis has a high proficiency level.

Because of the angle of deflection, and the sudden decrease in speed after the tennis ball hit the net, the angle at which it bounced off the ground just missed Fuji's swing.

Although the ball and racket passed through the same place, they were hit at different times.

rustle......

Fuji, still in the receiving position, looked down at the tennis ball rolling in front of him, and his expression, which had always maintained a gentle smile, froze.

"game!"

At that moment, the referee, seated on a high chair, announced loudly: "Shibukawa, 0-1, switch positions!"

"So, it's like this... "

Yuta's face was filled with shock amidst the crowd.

He knew the power of his brother's special move. After all, Fuji had already created this technique when he was in sixth grade, a skill that could guarantee a 100% chance of smashing the opponent back.

From then until Yuta left Seigaku, he watched Fuji play many matches. But without exception, his opponents either dared not smash, or after they did smash, Fuji ruthlessly countered.

He remembered clearly the confident and arrogant expressions on those people's faces before their smashes, and the helplessness he felt after his smashes were countered, as he could only watch the tennis ball fly over his head, unable to do anything about it.

however.

This powerful move was countered head-on by Shibukawa.

This also gave rise to a strong thought in Yuta's mind: "Just how strong is the minister's strength?!"

"Wow! Yumi-nee, did you see that?"

Outside the court, Yuki was so excited she almost screamed. "That's amazing! Ashin actually used that method to break through the opponent's ultimate move!"

"Ah."

Yumi nodded, equally astonished.

Whether it's the ball control ability that Shechuan displayed in this match, or the way he accurately calculated the opponent's psychology and perfectly countered the opponent's signature move when he spiked, these are things that ordinary junior high school students or even high school students cannot do.

"If I remember correctly, Xiaoxin has only been seriously practicing tennis for about four months. His talent... well, perhaps he really can reach his father's standard!"

Shibukawa's behavior made Yumi even more determined to bring him back.

Because if she were to pursue tennis, she could offer Shibukawa virtually no help. Her father, Shibukawa's maternal grandfather, the man who once dominated Japanese tennis, was the most suitable mentor for Shibukawa in the sport.

"The second game."

"Shechuan serves, game over!"

Soon after the two players switched positions, the referee checked their status and then focused his attention on Shechuan.

Snapped!

Snapped!

Snapped!

The latter symbolically patted the tennis ball, then looked up at Fuji opposite him: "Fuji-kun, as the number two player at Seigaku, I imagine you possess more than just the [Giant Bear Counter] technique, right?"

Ok?

Upon hearing this...

Fuji raised his eyebrows slightly.

The Yamabuki members around him all looked at him curiously. Judging from Shibukawa's words, this Seigaku genius who had just been tricked hadn't used his full strength.

"How is this possible?"

Uesugi frowned.

If it were really like what Shibukawa Saku said, then in that singles match six months ago, he and Fuji could never have reached a score of 4-6.

The person who could speak was Shibukawa.

Uesugi had very mixed feelings about the person who had personally removed him from his position as minister. But deep down, he didn't believe that the other person would lie about something like this.

in other words.

The Fuji before us may indeed possess other hidden techniques. Moreover, they are likely even more powerful than [Giant Bear Counterattack]!

Chapter 80: Removing the Burden, Breaking Through the Swallow's Strike!

Bang!

Just as everyone was pondering this, Shibukawa served the ball.

"It's here!"

"Minister Shibukawa's (bullet serve)!"

The Yamabuki crew instantly perked up.

"The ball is very fast, and its power is probably not simple either."

Fuji gave his opinion after just one glance.

Within Seigaku, there is currently a first-year student with decent skills who excels at this type of serve. However, compared to the person in front of him, they are not even in the same league.

"It's called the bullet serve because the ball is as fast as a bullet and has considerable power. An average person simply wouldn't be able to react to it."

Thoughts flashed through Fuji's mind rapidly.

His hand movements were not affected in the slightest. Almost at the same time the tennis ball landed, Fuji moved to the vicinity of the landing point, raised his hand and swung his racket, sending the tennis ball straight back with a thud.

The trajectory was a straight line, and the speed was not slow, showing that Fuji's basic skills were also solid. Furthermore, after his [Giant Bear Counterattack] was countered, his mentality was not greatly affected.

Bang!

just.

This is just a replay of the previous match.

If the tug-of-war continues, Fuji will most likely still be no match for Shibukawa.

"really."

After a struggle, Fuji realized that if he continued playing like this, it would be difficult for him to gain an advantage in his opponent's service games.

"In that case..."

He's not one to show off; his flashy playing style is simply a reflection of his personality. After all, he's not the kind of person who's particularly competitive.

But when facing a strong enemy, Fuji will not hesitate, but will know clearly that he must act when the time is right.

Swish!

Immediately.

Fuji lowered his racket head and quickly sliced ​​the tennis ball from below.

With a thud, the tennis ball flew out.

"Is he using a slice shot?"

Sengoku raised an eyebrow slightly.

Meanwhile, Mizuki, standing nearby, squinted and said, "To be more precise, it should be a backspin ball."

In tennis, the final effect varies depending on the angle and direction of the racket's entry into the ball.

Depending on the point of contact, spin balls are generally classified into two types: topspin and backspin.

The topspin landing point is deep, the bounce is high, and the impact is strong.

Backspin balls typically land shallower, and because the ball spins from top to bottom, if the force isn't neutralized or neutralized when receiving the ball, the trajectory will be very low, or even crash into the net.

therefore.

In a typical back-and-forth battle, topspin is the dominant tactic, testing both players' endurance and willpower. Playing backspin, however, signifies a change in strategy and is a prelude to launching an attack.

"So...is he planning a counterattack?"

Sengoku, Kanzuki, and the others were all invigorated.

Bang!

But never thought about it.

When Shechuan returned the ball, the upward drag of the racket and the rubbing motion upon contact perfectly neutralized the spin on the tennis ball, resulting in a height that just barely cleared the middle blocking net.

"what happened?"

Everyone was completely confused.

In their view, this was clearly a challenge issued by Fuji, which Shibukawa rejected.

"Could it be that he's planning a protracted war?"

"That makes sense. After all, in a long sparring match, Shibukawa is more consistent. He has absolutely no need to engage in a direct confrontation with Fuji."

There is no such thing as a tennis match having to be decided in a fair and square manner.

While winning by using a weaker weapon against a stronger one may seem pretentious, the smart thing to do is to avoid using underhanded tactics and keep the game in one's area of ​​expertise.

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

However, instead of serving, Fuji hit a series of backspin balls in one go.

"He's very persistent!"

Someone asked, puzzled, "That kind of backspin shot shouldn't be much of a challenge for the captain. What exactly is Fuji from Seigaku trying to do?"

"Indeed, they are very persistent."

Shibukawa, who was engaged in a tug-of-war with Fuji, felt a slight stirring in his heart.

Others may not know Fuji's thoughts, but he, who understands the original work and is clear about everyone's strength, personality, and talent, certainly wouldn't be unaware of them.

Shibukawa knew very well that his opponent's goal was simply to force him to hit a topspin shot, in order to fulfill the prerequisite for that skill.

Shibukawa also applies topspin when hitting the ball, but not strongly; it's just enough to neutralize the opponent's spin.

This made Fuji feel very frustrated.

"Did he see through it?"

Fuji's heart skipped a beat, but he quickly dismissed the idea. His reputation as a "genius" was indeed based on more than just the "Giant Bear Counterattack" technique.

But even within Seigaku, no one knows exactly how many different ball skills he has.

After all, since joining Seigaku Junior High, Fuji has never been forced to show his true strength.

That's why he knew very well that no one except himself knew his other two signature moves besides [Giant Bear Counterattack].

Bang!

That is, at this time.

Shibukawa's ball control seemed to finally be affected, and he was unable to maintain the perfect neutralization of the backspin that he had just achieved.

Whoosh!

The tennis ball flew higher than before, which meant that some of the topspin applied to it had overflowed.

To others, this difference would have almost no impact. But for a genius like Fuji, just this level of topspin is enough to accomplish some astonishing feats.

"Right now."

Seizing the opportunity, Fuji made a decisive move. He swung his racket downwards, slicing the tennis ball out to the bewildered looks of the onlookers.

"That shot is dropping very fast!"

"Was it a special backspin shot? Or was he trying to lure Minister Shibukawa to the net?"

The Yamabuki group was filled with doubt.

Sengoku, with his keen observation skills, seemed to have noticed something, and his gaze involuntarily shifted.

Snapped!

next moment.

The tennis ball lands on the ground.