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

Chapter 88 Nagoya Xingde

That afternoon, the sun was blazing.

After lunch, the Yamabuki members were resting under the shade of a tree, waiting for the second round of the national tournament to begin.

"Kagura, our next opponent is Nagoya Seitoku Junior High School, right? I heard they're a local team?"

Sengoku Kiyosumi yawned boredly and turned to look at Kagura Ichijin, who was resting with his eyes closed beside him.

In the first round of the national competition, they played relatively quickly, with some schools not determining the winner until noon.

"That's right, Nagoya Seitoku Junior High School is located in Aichi Prefecture, and it's probably the luckiest school in this national competition."

Kagura Ichijin opened his eyes, his expression somewhat complicated.

Nagoya Seitoku Junior High School was not originally qualified to participate in the national tournament, but Aichi Prefecture was the host city for this national tournament.

Nagoya Seitoku Junior High School secured this spot by ranking third in the Chubu region.

Moreover, they even managed to get a bye in the first round during the draw, thus directly advancing to the top 16 of the national competition.

"That probably isn't very strong, right?"

Sengoku Kiyosumi looked on with curiosity; he had never heard of this school before.

Nagoya Seitoku Junior High School, like Yamabuki Junior High School, only entered the national tournament this year. The only difference is that one got a spot through luck, while the other earned it through skill.

"It's hard to say."

Kagura Ichijin shook his head. He hadn't watched any matches in the Chubu region and didn't know the exact strength of Nagoya Seitoku Middle School.

However, like St. Icarus Academy, Nagoya Seitoku Junior High School also recruits overseas players, which means that Nagoya Seitoku Junior High School may change its players at any time, making it full of variables.

"Who cares how strong they are? No one can stop us from making it to the quarterfinals."

Akutsu Jin suddenly spoke, his voice cold and resolute.

Since Yamabuki has already come this far, she can only continue on this path and will never give up halfway.

Moreover, given the current overall strength of Yamabuki, the chances of being eliminated are actually very low, unless they encounter a school that is too strong.

"That's true. No matter who the opponent is, we have to win the game."

Kagura Ichijin glanced at the spirited Akutsu Jin and a smile appeared on his lips.

At the previous celebration banquet, he promised the school board that he would at least make it to the top eight, and now he is only one step away from that goal.

After an unknown amount of time, the second round of the national competition officially began with the sound of a broadcast.

Yamabuki faced their opponent, Nagoya Seitoku Junior High School from the Chubu region.

After handing the starting lineup to the referee, Banta Mikiya returned to his seat on the coaching bench.

Since this is Nagoya Seitoku Junior High School's first competition, according to the rules, they need to play a full five matches.

The specific lineup of players.

The third singles match was against Sengoku Kiyosumi.

The second doubles team was Kentaro Minami and Masami Higashikata.

The second singles player is Jin Akutsu.

The first pair of Daguji Mushin and Ishimaru Kanto.

First singles match: Kagura Ijin.

"The first match begins. Yamabuki will play the third singles match, and Nagoya Seitoku will play the third singles match."

"Kagura, I'm going."

Sengoku Kiyosumi rubbed his sleepy eyes, picked up his racket, and walked towards the referee.

His opponent this time is Kubota, a third-year regular from Nagoya Seitoku Junior High School.

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

"Kid, it's great to have met you."

Looking at Sengoku Kiyosumi in front of him, Kubota revealed a cold smile.

It seems that Yamabuki hasn't changed the order in which the players will appear, which is extremely advantageous for them.

"Really? I have a feeling you're having bad luck."

Kiyosumi Sengoku tossed the tennis ball in his hand and smiled at Kubota.

He has won the serve and is now in the dominant position.

"Hmph! You'll find out soon enough."

Kubota turned and walked towards the receiving area. This time, he was determined to teach this arrogant first-year student a lesson.

"Tiger Cannon!"

Upon reaching the service area, Kiyosumi Sengoku did not hesitate and served decisively.

"Bang!"

After running to the ball's landing point, Kubota quickly swung his racket.

A serve that is less than 195 km/h poses no threat to him whatsoever.

"0-15!"

"They actually caught it."

Sengoku Kiyosumi was taken aback at first, then looked at Kubota with a serious expression.

He has likely encountered a formidable foe this time, and if he is not careful, the consequences could be dire.

"Bang!"

After tossing the ball high into the air, Kiyosumi Sengoku quickly swung his racket.

The Tiger Cannon can no longer be used, otherwise it will quickly lead to losing the service game. It's better to play it safe for now.

"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

After more than ten rounds, Kubota took advantage of Sengoku Kiyosumi's inability to return to defense in time and hit the ball directly into the corner on the other side.

"0-30!"

"Such fast movement speed."

Sengoku Kiyosumi's face was solemn. Kubota was not only very strong, but also very experienced, and knew how to seize opportunities to score.

"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"15-30!"

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"15-40!"

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"30-40!"

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"Game, Kiyosumi Sengoku, 0-1!"

After successfully breaking Sengoku Kiyosumi's serve, Kubota smiled slightly, then walked to the service court. After taking a deep breath, he tossed the ball high into the air and then swung his racket forcefully.

"Bang!"

……

"15-0!"

"That's fast."

Looking at the tennis ball rolling behind him, Kiyosumi Sengoku frowned. Kubota's serve just now had a speed of over 203 km/h!

Although he could see it with his dynamic vision, the ball had already flown out of bounds before he could reach its landing point.

"Hey kid, see that? This isn't a place for first-year students like you."

Kubota looked disdainful. "How strong can a first-year student be?"

Those upperclassmen who lost to first-year students, I really don't know how they even made it into the national competition. They've completely disgraced us upperclassmen.

"hateful."

Sengoku Kiyosumi's face darkened completely, and he gripped his racket even tighter; he was determined to win this match.

After returning to the service area, he adopted a defensive stance, staring intently at Kubota.

"Bang!"

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"30-0!"

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"40-0!"

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"Game, Kiyosumi Sengoku, 0-2!"

"Kagura, is Sengoku going to lose?"

Kentaro Minami, watching from the sidelines, looked at Kiyosumi Sengoku, who was being completely suppressed, with a worried expression on his face.

Nagoya Seitoku Junior High School clearly came prepared this time, and Sengoku Kiyosumi really messed up.

"The chances of losing are very high."

Kagura Ikjin frowned deeply.

Logically speaking, Nagoya Seitoku Junior High School's overall strength shouldn't be very high, otherwise they wouldn't have failed to even make it to the finals in the Chubu region.

Kubota's strength is indeed very high, which is clearly illogical.

Sending such a player to the singles third position means either that Nagoya Seitoku Junior High School wants to try to defeat Yamabuki using a strategy similar to the story of Tian Ji's horse racing, or that Nagoya Seitoku Junior High School has recruited an even stronger player.

Regardless of the outcome, it would be extremely disadvantageous for Yamabuki, and if they were not careful, they could very well be eliminated.

"Ugh!"

Kentaro Minami sighed deeply.

If Sengoku Kiyosumi wins, then the pressure on him and Higashikata Masami won't be too great. But if Sengoku Kiyosumi loses, the next doubles match will be crucial.

"..."

After glancing at the Nagoya Seitoku group watching the match from afar, Kagura Ichijin silently recited the system's instructions to check Kubota's five dimensions.

Kubota (third year of junior high school)

Speed: 3

Power: 3

Stamina: 3

Spirit: 3

Technology: 3.5

Total: 15.5

Facing Kubota, whose five dimensions and experience far surpassed his own, Sengoku Kiyosumi tried his best to launch various counterattacks, but ultimately failed.

Kubota maintained a firm grip on the situation thanks to his consistent performance.

"Bang!"

After serving again, Sengoku Kiyosumi's expression became even more focused.

"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"Bang!"

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"0-15!"

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"15-15!"