"Mm."
Henry Nobel III gave a slight nod, then smiled and said softly, "The Japan Team really is impressive. I can tell he hasn't even used his full strength."
Lambert and the others didn't disagree with Henry's assessment. The Japan Team had produced one talented junior high player after another since the group stage, and they had been a major focus of attention.
"Since you're prepared, amplify the false impression he's formed of you. Then catch your opponent off guard and take the first set."
Meanwhile, Muneyoshi was giving Yukimura similar advice on the other side.
In the original story, this character had only appeared in doubles, and had played singles against the America Team. Muneyoshi didn't remember much about him.
But since his opponent had lost to Kiko Valentin, Yukimura surely had a good chance of winning.
"Yukimura, if my guess is right, he'll wait until you've taken the fourth and fifth games before making his move. So if you seize the chance to use Annihilate Five Senses and strip him of his senses, you'll take this first set with ease."
Even with Henry's powerful mental strength, if he fell into Annihilate Five Senses, it would take him at least a game to break free.
That was why Muneyoshi had given Yukimura this suggestion. If he played his cards right, Yukimura had every chance of shutting his opponent out.
"That's about what I expected."
After considering Muneyoshi's advice for a moment, Yukimura nodded.
The referee called the players back onto the court. Yukimura didn't delay; he went straight to the baseline and took his position. There, he keenly noticed the look on his opponent's face.
Yukimura smiled faintly to himself and silently refined his plan.
After their few games against each other, he'd gained a thorough understanding of Henry's