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

Chapter 38 Ishi VS Akutagawa

"What a pity."

Kagura Ichijin, watching from the sidelines, sighed.

Yuushi Oshitari and Gakuto Mukahi are actually quite strong; they wouldn't necessarily lose even against a Kanto-level doubles team.

However, they encountered Guji Muxin and Ishimaru Kanto, a national-level doubles pair with excellent teamwork and extensive experience, who completely overwhelmed them.

After silently reciting the system's instructions, Kagura Ichijin began to check the five dimensions of these individuals.

Yuushi Oshitari (First year of junior high school)

Speed: 2

Power: 2

Stamina: 2

Spirit: 2.5

Technology: 4

Total: 12.5

Xiangri Yueren (1st year of junior high school)

Speed: 2

Power: 2

Stamina: 2

Spirit: 2

Technology: 2

Total: 10

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

"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"Game, Taniyoshi/Ishimaru, 3-0!"

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

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

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

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"Match 1 ends, 6-0, Taniji/Ishimaru wins!"

"Kagura, we didn't run into any old acquaintances. We're counting on you guys now."

Guji Muxin walked back and sat down next to Kagura Yiren, picked up a bottle of water and gulped down a few mouthfuls.

"Um."

Kagura Ichijin nodded, his brows slightly furrowed.

Yamabuki's lineup and formation did have some problems this time. Although they won their first victory, the situation is not optimistic.

Yamabuki's original plan was to win the first two doubles matches to secure the victory.

However, it now seems that Kentaro Minami and Masami Higashikata are about to face the Hyotei third-year doubles team, and their chances of winning are slim.

"The second match begins. Yamabuki Doubles Team 1 and Hyotei Doubles Team 1, please come to the court."

"Let's go, East."

Kentaro Minami took a deep breath, his gaze resolute. No matter who their opponent was, they would not back down before the battle even began.

"Um."

Masami Higashikata gripped her racket tightly, following behind Kentaro Minami.

"One game to decide the winner, South/Eastern serves."

From the very beginning, the game was one-sided.

"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"0-15!"

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"0-30!"

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"0-40!"

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"15-40!"

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"Game, South/East, 0-1!"

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"Game, South/East, 0-2!"

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"Game, South/East, 0-3!"

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"Game, South/East, 0-4!"

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"Game, South/East, 1-4!"

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"Game, South/East, 1-5!"

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"Game, South/East, 1-6!"

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"Match 2 ends, 6-1, Hisamoto/Hirashima wins!"

"..."

Seeing that Minami Kentaro and Higashikata Masami had also been swept aside, Kagura Ichijin was about to offer some words of comfort, but in the end he chose to remain silent.

This is just the Tokyo Metropolitan Tournament; in the future, when we move on to the Kanto Tournament and even the National Tournament, there will be even more formidable opponents like this.

If Kentaro Minami and Masami Higashikata cannot learn from this crushing defeat and adjust their mindset, they will likely find it difficult to go further.

"The third match begins. Yamabuki will play the third singles match, and Hyotei will play the third singles match."

"Kagura, I'm going."

Kiyosumi Sengoku picked up his racket and strolled leisurely toward the court.

His opponent this time will definitely be a first-year student at Hyotei, so there's nothing to worry about.

"You must be Lucky Sengoku? It's so great to meet you!"

On the Hyotei side, Jiro Akutagawa, who had been somewhat drowsy, suddenly brightened up when he saw that his opponent was Kiyosumi Sengoku. His sleepiness vanished, replaced by excitement.

"Really? I have a feeling you're going to lose badly?"

Sengoku Kiyosumi spoke casually, with a hint of nonchalance.

He had already defeated many senior students in the competition, so naturally he wouldn't take a player from the same grade seriously.

Moreover, the opponent isn't even the captain of Hyotei, so how strong could they be?

"Perhaps."

Sensing Sengoku Kiyosumi's disdain, Akutagawa Jiro's expression turned unusually serious as he silently walked towards the receiving area.

"A single game to decide the winner, Senkoku serves."

"Tiger Cannon!"

Sengoku Kiyosumi leaped high into the air and swung his racket with all his might.

"15-0!"

"He's definitely different from the other contestants."

Seeing the tennis ball rolling behind him, Jiro Akutagawa was not surprised; instead, he became even more focused.

"30-0!"

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"40-0!"

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"Game, Kiyosumi Sengoku, 1-0!"

After successfully holding her serve, Kiyosumi Sengoku's smile deepened.

As long as his opponent can't return his serve, he's practically invincible.

"Bang!"

It was Jiro Akutagawa's turn to serve.

He tossed the ball up, swung his racket quickly, and then rushed towards the net.

"The action was too obvious."

Upon seeing this, Sengoku Kiyosumi decisively swung his racket, aiming for the open space near Akutagawa Jiro's feet.

Just when he thought the ball was sure to go in, he saw Jiro Akutagawa suddenly slip, lose his balance and fall to the ground, but his racket "coincidentally" touched the ball.

"15-0!"

"Is this...a coincidence?"

Sengoku Kiyosumi was stunned as she stared at the tennis ball rolling on the ground.

"I'm going to serve again, Sengoku!"

Jiro Akutagawa stood up with a grin, tossed the ball and swung his racket again, then charged towards the net once more.

"Bang!"

Kiyosumi Sengoku hit the ball to the other side.

"Bang!"

With a flick of his wrist, Jiro Akutagawa caught the ball again in an incredible pose and hit it into the corner.

"30-0!"

"How is this possible?"

Sengoku Kiyosumi was shocked by this unconventional interception method.

"Why not? Can't you hit that kind of powerful serve too?"

Jiro Akutagawa looked at Kiyosumi Sengoku with an innocent expression.

Magic interception is his specialty, so what's so strange about that?

"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"40-0!"

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"Game, Kiyosumi Sengoku, 1-1!"

"Now Sengoku has met his match."

Kagura Ichijin, watching the situation on the field from the sidelines, grew increasingly serious.

In Hyotei's last match against Hojo, Ryo Shishido was the third singles player, Jiro Akutagawa was the second singles player, and Keigo Atobe was the first singles player.

But now the order of appearance has completely changed, it's obvious they're targeting Yamabuki.

After silently reciting the system's name, Kagura Ichijin checked the five dimensions of the two individuals.

Jiro Akutagawa (First year of junior high school)

Speed: 2.5

Power: 2

Stamina: 2

Spirit: 2.5

Technology: 4

Total: 13

Sengoku Kiyosumi (First year of junior high school)

Speed: 2

Power: 2.5