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

"Bang!"

Atobe served again, his eyes fixed on Kagura Ichijin, trying to figure out why Kagura Ichijin had scored consecutive points.

"Bang!"

Kagura Ichijin remained calm and swung his racket again, hitting the ball towards the blind spot marked by the system.

"0-15!"

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"0-30!"

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"0-40!"

"Hahahaha! So that's how it is! I finally understand! Kagura, competing against you was definitely the right thing to do!"

Despite losing points in a row, Atobe Keigo's eyes grew brighter and brighter, and he even burst into laughter.

He finally realized that Kagura Yiren's counterattacks were all in his blind spots and areas where he couldn't move, which explained why he couldn't counterattack.

With his keen eyesight, he should be able to do something like that too!

"..."

Kagura Ichijin's expression was somewhat complicated as he watched Atobe Keigo laugh uncontrollably.

In order to win this match, he had to use his trump card, which inadvertently accelerated Atobe Keigo's evolution.

Keigo Atobe is now not far from mastering the Tannhäuser serve and the Ice World.

It can be said that he personally cultivated a formidable rival.

The thought of facing Atobe Keigo, who might master techniques like the Ice World, Tannhäuser serve, AIP breathing, and the Waltz of Destruction, sent chills down his spine.

This is just the Tokyo Metropolitan Tournament; there are still the Kanto Tournament and the National Tournament to come.

If Yamabuki were to encounter Hyotei again, then his actions today would be tantamount to digging a huge pit for himself.

"Bang!"

After serving the last ball, Atobe Keigo walked off the court without looking back.

The game was beyond saving, but what he gained was far more important than a single victory.

"Bang!"

Kagura Ichijin hit the ball into the blind spot marked by the system again, ending the game.

But he was not happy about the victory. Instead, he watched Atobe's departing figure and fell into deep thought.

Is this the terrifying thing about genius? Such a huge improvement in just one game.

"Game, Atobe Keigo, 1-6!"

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"Match 4 is over, 6-1, Kagura Ikjin wins!"

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"We won! Captain Kagura really won! We still have a chance!"

When the score between Yamabuki and Hyotei became 2-2, the previously subdued atmosphere among the Yamabuki members instantly erupted in excitement.

Now that Atobe Keigo has been defeated by Kagura Ichijin, in the next decisive game, as long as Akutsu Jin defeats Hyotei's first-year regular, Yamabuki will win the championship!

"The fifth match begins. Yamabuki and Hyotei will each take the field as their first singles players."

"Kagura, don't worry, I will definitely help Yamabuki win the championship."

Seeing Kagura Ichijin's expressionless face after winning, Akutsu Jin, who had already warmed up, walked up to Kagura Ichijin and said in a firm tone.

Now comes the most crucial moment. As Yamabuki's secret ace, it's time for him to show his worth.

"Um?"

Kagura Ichijin snapped out of his daze and looked at Akutsu Jin, who was already walking toward the referee, and was slightly taken aback.

He was thinking about how to deal with the evolved Atobe Keigo, and was completely unaware of his surroundings.

"You're Yamabuki's first singles player?"

Ryo Mido of Hyotei was stunned as he looked at Jin Akutsu, whose face was full of arrogance and whose eyes were fierce.

There is no information about this person in the intelligence reports.

Hyotei's intelligence network has investigated even Yamabuki's reserve players thoroughly, yet now Yamabuki has sent out a rookie who has never played before at the crucial moment of the finals.

"That's right, so what? You have a problem with that?"

Akutsu Jin glared fiercely at Mido Ryo, his wild gaze sending a chill down Mido Ryo's spine.

Then, Jin Akutsu walked towards the service area without looking back.

"A decisive game, Akutsu serves."

"boom!"

Jin Akutsu tossed the ball high into the air, leaping into the air as his arm muscles exploded with power as he swung his racket with all his might!

"15-0!"

"It's that kind of serve again..."

Ryo Mido's face turned extremely ugly.

All of Yamabuki's singles players can perform this powerful jumping serve, and the ball speed is generally over 190km/h.

Is this still the traditionally strong school known for its doubles?

"boom!"

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"30-0!"

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"40-0!"

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"Game, Jin Akutsu, 1-0!"

After easily holding serve, Jin Akutsu remained expressionless, silently walked to the receiving area, and assumed a defensive stance.

He wouldn't be as careless as Sengoku Kiyosumi.

Now all he wants is victory, and he will not give his opponents any chance to breathe until he wins the championship.

"Bang!"

When it was Ryo Mido's turn to serve, he tossed the ball up and swung his racket quickly.

"Bang!"

Jin Akutsu easily returned the ball, his gaze fixed on Ryo Mito.

"So fast..."

Ryo Mido was startled, but he reacted quickly and decisively used a super-fast half-attack!

"That's interesting."

Jin Akutsu curled a cold smile at the corner of his mouth, gripped his racket tightly, and twisted his body in an extremely strange and flexible posture, instantly appearing in front of the ball to swing his racket.

"Bang!"

As the racket collided with the ball, Ryo Mido felt a tremendous impact travel up his arm, and the racket in his hand was knocked away.

"0-15!"

"Such immense power..."

Ryo Mido stared at the racket lying on the ground, his face growing even paler.

He had clearly caught the ball, but he was completely unable to withstand that terrifying force.

"Hurry up and serve! What are you standing there for? If you don't want to play, just give up now and don't waste my time!"

Seeing that Ryo was still in a daze, Jin Akutsu shouted impatiently.

"Bang!"

Ryo Mido took a deep breath, picked up his racket, returned to the service court to serve again, and then charged towards the net without hesitation.

"snort!"

Akutsu Jin casually smacked his hand and rushed towards the net.

"A great opportunity!"

Ryo Mito once again used a super-fast half-volley, hitting the ball towards the open space in the opposite direction of Jin Akutsu.

"boring."

However, Jin Akutsu quickly ran to the ball's landing point and scored directly with a powerful smash.

"0-30!"

"How is this possible?!"

Seeing this, Ryo Mido's face was filled with disbelief.

Such terrifying reaction ability, super-fast movement speed, and immense strength are all concentrated in this person whom I've never heard of before.

"You're making a fuss over nothing."

Akutsu Jin snorted coldly, not bothering to pay any attention to Mido Ryo, and resumed his defensive stance.

"Bang!"

……

"0-40!"

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"Game, Jin Akutsu, 2-0!"

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"Not bad, you've completely suppressed it."

Kagura Ichijin, watching from the sidelines, nodded in satisfaction and then silently recited the system's commands.

Ryo Mito (First year of junior high school)

Speed: 3

Power: 2

Stamina: 2

Spirit: 3

Technology: 2

Total: 12

Jin Akutsu (First year of junior high school)

Speed: 3

Power: 3

Stamina: 3

Spirit: 2

Technology: 2

Total: 13

His five-dimensional advantage, combined with Akutsu's beast-like intuition and physical talent, gave him absolute dominance on the field.

The following matches became a complete personal showcase for Jin Akutsu.

From beginning to end, Ryo Mido failed to mount any effective counterattack.

"boom!"

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"15-0!"

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"30-0!"

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"40-0!"

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"Game, Jin Akutsu, 3-0!"

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"Game, Jin Akutsu, 4-0!"

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"Game, Jin Akutsu, 5-0!"

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"Game, Jin Akutsu, 6-0!"

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"Match 5 ends, 6-0, Jin Akutsu wins!"

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"Congratulations to Yamabuki Junior High School for defeating Hyotei Academy 3-2 to win the Tokyo Metropolitan Tournament!"

As soon as the referee gave the whistle, thunderous applause and cheers erupted around the arena.

The victorious Yamabuki team excitedly rushed into the arena, surrounding Akutsu Jin and celebrating their hard-won victory.