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

Chapter 63 Doubles Combinations

"The second match begins. Please bring out Yamabuki Doubles Team 1 and Rokkaku Doubles Team 1."

"Let's go, Ishimaru."

Guji Muxin picked up his racket, nodded to Bantian Kanya on the coaching bench, and then walked calmly toward the referee.

"Another boring match. It seems that no one is willing to play against us until we meet Rikkai."

With his racket slung over his shoulder, Ishimaru Kanto followed closely beside Tanijiki Shin, his face full of disappointment.

Although he could rationally understand Liujiao's tactical arrangement for the team's victory, the feeling of being avoided in battle still made him very unhappy.

Their opponents this time are Harukaze Kuroba and Nozomi Itsuki, first-year students at Rokkaku Middle School.

"A decisive game, Taniyoshi/Ishimaru serve."

"Kuroba, are they really a national-level doubles team? Even better than seniors like Takeda and Sakamoto?"

Kihiko touched his signature big nose and looked at the two people opposite him with a face full of curiosity.

Being able to see and even compete against national-level players made him both nervous and excited.

"Yeah, I heard they're very strong. We'd better be careful."

Kuroba Harukaze nodded, his usual cheerful demeanor replaced by a serious expression.

"it is good."

Shu Xiyan responded and stood in the receiving area, assuming a defensive stance.

"Tornado!"

Kanto Ishimaru tossed the ball high into the air, swung his arm, and delivered his signature spin serve.

"15-0!"

"what?"

Shu Xiyan's swing missed its mark. He was taken aback at first, then his eyes became complicated.

Is this how a national-level player serves? It's definitely different from other players' serves.

"Tornado!"

Ishimaru Kanto served again, his gaze sweeping over the two first-year students opposite him, a confident smile playing on his lips.

"Bang!"

This time, Kihiko was prepared. After the ball bounced and changed direction, he quickly adjusted his position, swung his racket rapidly, and barely managed to hit the ball back.

"Bang!"

However, the return shot was a harmless lob.

Gu Jimin had been waiting for a long time, and without hesitation, he jumped high and scored directly with a powerful smash.

"30-0!"

"Tree, this return shot won't work; it's too open."

Kuroba Harukaze frowned. Although Kihiko managed to receive the serve, it gave his opponent an excellent attacking opportunity.

"Yes, I noticed that too. I'll try to keep the ball low next time."

Shu Xiyan wiped the sweat from his forehead, his expression serious.

Guji Muxin and Shiwan Kanto's teamwork was flawless; they had to be extra careful and try not to give themselves away.

"Tornado!"

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"Bang!"

Kihiko received the ball again, and this time he skillfully twisted his wrist to deliver a no-spin smash.

The tennis ball flew towards the other side with a slight spin, its height perfectly controlled.

"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

After more than ten rounds, Gu Jimusin seized an opening and scored directly with a precise baseline cross-court shot.

"40-0!"

"Ishimaru, that big-nosed kid seems to be keeping you in check."

Guji Muxin glanced at Ishimaru Kanto beside him and said indifferently.

All the spin shots that Ishimaru Kanto hit were neutralized by Kihiko using his special no-spin shot technique, a situation rarely seen in previous matches.

"It just reduces the ball's spin. Although that kid can hit the ball back, he can't put any pressure on you."

Ishimaru Kanto shrugged nonchalantly.

If it were a singles match, he might have a headache facing Kihiko, but in doubles, he wouldn't need to worry about that; he just needs to create opportunities for Tanigi Shin.

"Tornado!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"Game, Taniyoshi/Ishimaru, 1-0!"

On the final point, Kanto Ishimaru won the game with a beautiful volley at the net.

"So strong, there's no way to defend against it."

Shu Xiyan gave a wry smile.

The pressure from Guji Muxin and Ishimaru Kanto was immense, like a mountain pressing down on them, making it hard to breathe and giving them no chance to fight back.

"We need to intensify our offensive; there's no chance of winning if we just passively defend."

A resolute glint flashed in Kuroba Harukaze's eyes.

"boom!"

When it was his turn to serve, Kuroba Harukaze took a deep breath and immediately used his professional ethnic serve.

The tennis ball, with intense spin and high-speed impact, flew directly towards the other side.

"Bang!"

Feeling the heavy force transmitted through the racket, Gu Jimusin simply smiled slightly, steadily exerted his strength, and hit the ball back directly.

"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

Kuroba Harukaze seized the opportunity and decisively rushed to the net, using a tornado interception.

He was certain that Gujimushin wouldn't be able to receive the ball.

"interesting."

However, Ishimaru Kanto suddenly appeared at the net and, with a volley, deftly flicked the ball over Kuroba Harukaze's head.

"0-15!"

"This works?"

Kuroba Harukaze was stunned as he watched the tennis ball fall behind him.

The attacking opportunity he had painstakingly created was so easily exploited by the opponent.

"Kid, you're pretty good, but you still lack experience."

Ishimaru Kanto shook his head, turned around and walked back to the baseline, leaving behind a dashing silhouette.

"..."

Kuroba Harukaze's expression turned extremely ugly.

He originally wanted to catch his opponent off guard with his professional ethnic serve and tornado volley, but it turned out to be completely ineffective.

Is this the strength of a national-level doubles team? They really don't give us a single opening.

"boom!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"0-30!"

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"0-40!"

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"Game, Taniyoshi/Ishimaru, 2-0!"

"It's amazing that the two senior students are so serious."

Kagura Ichijin, watching from the sidelines, had a somewhat serious expression.

Rokkaku Middle School's overall strength is indeed very strong. Although Kuroba Harukaze and Itsuki Hiko had no hope of winning, it was already quite an achievement that they were able to force out some of the strength of Tani Yoshiki Shin and Ishimaru Kanto.

If Rokkaku Junior High hadn't been so desperate for a way to defeat the duo of Shin Tani and Kanto Ishimaru, Yamabuki would have been in real danger in this match.

After silently reciting the system's name, Kagura Ichijin checked Kuroba Harukaze and Itsuki Nozomi's five dimensions.

Kuroba Harukaze (First year of junior high school)

Speed: 2.5

Power: 3

Stamina: 2.5

Spirit: 2

Technology: 2

Total: 12

Shu Xiyan (First year of junior high school)

Speed: 2

Power: 2.5

Stamina: 2

Spirit: 2

Technology: 2

Total: 10.5

"They've been hiding their true strength; they're even higher than the five dimensions of the South and the East."

Kagura Ikjin glanced at Kuroba Harukaze with surprise.

This level is already quite outstanding among first-year junior high school students. If they were to get a better and stronger partner, they could very well become the doubles ace of Rokkaku Junior High School in the future.

In the subsequent matches, although Harukaze Kuroba and Nozomi tried various methods to fight back, all their efforts were in vain in the face of an absolute difference in strength.

Tanigi Mushin and Ishimaru Kanto maintained firm control of the game's pace throughout.

"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"15-0!"

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"30-0!"

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"40-0!"