The Prince of Tennis: From Data-Driven Tennis to the Pinnacle of His Career

"It ended in such a ridiculous way..."

Standing on the sidelines, Kagura Ichijin watched the rolling tennis ball and couldn't help but chuckle.

Fate sometimes loves to play tricks; a single tennis ball can decide the outcome of a fierce battle.

After silently reciting the system's name, the five dimensions of Sengoku Kiyosumi and Akutsu Jin quickly appeared before him.

Sengoku Kiyosumi (First year of junior high school)

Speed: 2

Power: 2.5

Stamina: 2.5

Spirit: 4

Technology: 3

Total: 14

Jin Akutsu (First year of junior high school)

Speed: 3

Power: 3

Stamina: 3

Spirit: 1.5

Technology: 1

Total: 11.5

"They've all gotten stronger."

Looking at the increase in the five dimensions, Kagura Ichijin's eyes revealed a look of satisfaction.

Sengoku Kiyosumi's strength and stamina each increased by 0.5!

Akutsu Jin's speed, stamina, and spirit each increased by 0.5!

"Why are you here? Did you see everything?"

Jin Akutsu, carrying a tennis bag, was walking off the court with his head down.

The moment he saw Kagura Ichijin, he stopped abruptly, and a hint of shame and embarrassment flashed across his previously fierce face.

Kagura Ichijin clearly values ​​him so much, even saying that he is the only person who can defeat him.

As a result, he lost to Sengoku Kiyosumi by a large margin.

"Just finished playing, stopped by to check it out."

Kagura Ichijin walked up to Akutsu Jin, his tone calm and without any hint of blame.

"Actually, you played very well. If you can win the last game, you have a great chance of winning."

He reached out and patted Akutsu Jin on the shoulder, speaking earnestly.

Jin Akutsu is currently only lacking in technique and match experience.

Once these two weaknesses are addressed, Akutsu Jin's strength will experience explosive growth, and even he will have to be careful when dealing with him.

"Hmph, Sengoku was just lucky. If it weren't for that tennis ball, I would definitely have won."

Akutsu Jin turned his head away, muttering somewhat resentfully.

"Luck is also a part of strength, Akutsu-kun. No matter the reason, you have to accept the loss. Only the weak complain about the unfairness of luck. The strong will only try to make themselves strong enough to ignore luck."

Kagura Ichijin put away his smile and said seriously.

"..."

Akutsu Jin paused for a moment, looking at Kagura Ichijin's serious expression, and didn't refute anymore, but just silently clenched his fist.

"Alright, go and rest. I'll go check on the doubles match."

Kagura Ijin waved his hand and turned to walk towards the doubles court.

The reason why Yamabuki has been able to achieve good results in the past is because of its consistent performance in doubles.

But this year is a special case. He is quite confident in the doubles pair of Guji Muxin and Ishimaru Kanto, but the other doubles pair is a completely different story.

If Kentaro Minami and Masami Higashikata cannot withstand the pressure, then Yamabuki's future will be bleak.

……

Doubles, Court 1.

"Game, Taniyoshi/Ishimaru, 4-0!"

As soon as Kagura Yiren walked to the sidelines, he heard the referee announce the score.

The situation on the field was one-sided.

The third-year duo of Shin Tanigi and Kanto Ishimaru are crushing Kentaro Minami and Masami Higashikata in what is almost a teaching match.

Kagura Ichijin nodded to Banta Mikiya, who was sitting in the referee's chair, then sat down on a rest chair and watched the game quietly.

"15-0!"

Ishimaru Kanto scores with a precise volley.

"30-0!"

Gu Jimushin smashes a high-pressure shot from the baseline.

"40-0!"

……

"Game, Taniyoshi/Ishimaru, 5-0!"

……

"Game, Taniyoshi/Ishimaru, 6-0!"

……

"Match ended, 6-0, 6-0, Taniyoshi/Ishimaru wins!"

In both matches, Kentaro Minami and Masami Higashikata failed to win a single game, and even struggled to score points.

"The gap is too big..."

Looking at the dejected and flushed-faced Kentaro Minami and Masami Higashikata, Kagura Ichijin sighed inwardly and silently recited the system's name again.

Guji Muxin (Grade 3 of Junior High School)

Speed: 3

Power: 3

Stamina: 4

Spirit: 2.5

Technology: 3

Total: 15.5

Ishimaru Kanto (Junior Year 3)

Speed: 4

Power: 2.5

Stamina: 3

Spirit: 2.5

Technology: 3.5

Total: 15.5

Kentaro Minami (first year of junior high school)

Speed: 2.5

Power: 2

Stamina: 2.5

Spirit: 2

Technology: 2

Total: 11

Dongfang Yamei (Grade 1, Junior High)

Speed: 2.5

Power: 2

Stamina: 2.5

Spirit: 2

Technology: 2

Total: 11

Gujimuxin's spirit and skill each increased by 0.5!

Ishimaru Kanto's strength and spirit each increased by 0.5!

Kentaro Minami's speed and stamina each increased by 0.5!

Dongfang Yamei's speed and stamina each increased by 0.5!

Everyone has become stronger, which is a good thing.

In particular, Tanijiki Shin and Ishimaru Kanto, after making up for their respective weaknesses, cooperated perfectly and showed overwhelming strength.

While the "Potato Army" group has made progress, they are still far behind their seniors in terms of individual skills, experience, and teamwork.

"Kagura, what do you think of their performance?"

Banta Mikiya stepped down from the referee's chair and sat down next to Kagura with a serious expression, clearly having also seen the problem.

"The two seniors are fine, they are definitely national-level doubles players, but Nan and Dongfang... they are okay in the regional qualifiers or the Tokyo tournament, but once they reach the Kanto tournament and encounter stronger opponents, they will basically be giving away points."

Kagura Ichijin spoke frankly.

"What about the singles? Can Sengoku secure a point?"

Banta asked anxiously.

In the past, Yamabuki could secure two wins by relying on the doubles of the two teams, so it didn't matter if their singles were slightly weaker.

However, the doubles second position is unstable now, which has greatly increased the pressure on singles players.

"No, Sengoku can beat ordinary players, but he'll have a hard time winning against national-level singles players."

Kagura Ichijin shook his head. He knew very well that there were many strong competitors this year, and many of the freshmen in the same year could easily beat Sengoku Kiyosumi.

"And what about the person you hired?"

Banta Mikiya asked again, a glimmer of hope in his eyes.

"That won't work either. Akutsu's progress is indeed frighteningly fast, but the time is too short. If he encounters an experienced national-level singles player, he will be easily toyed with. If it were next year, he might be able to stand on his own, but now..."

Kagura Ichijin sighed.

"It's a bit late... Taniyoshi and Ishimaru will graduate next year, and then there will be a gap in doubles again."

Banta Mikiya smiled wryly. Yamabuki used to lack singles players, and now that they've finally got two promising singles players, they're facing a talent gap in doubles.

"Master, since singles isn't reliable enough and doubles is too weak, how about... letting Sengoku and Akutsu try doubles?"

Kagura Ichijin pondered for a moment, and a bold idea suddenly flashed through his mind.

"Sengoku and Akutsu?"

Banta Mikiya was stunned.

"That's right. If those two can develop some understanding, they might have a fighting chance."

Kagura Ichijin's eyes gleamed.

"That's a good idea... Those two are already quite capable individually, and if they can work together well, they do have more potential than Nan and Dongfang."

Banta Kanya's eyes lit up. He suddenly stood up, patted Kagura Ichijin on the shoulder, and then left in a hurry.