Hundred Refinements Self-Acquired
"Just wait and see, this match isn't over yet, or rather, the real match is just beginning."
Despite everyone's doubts, Horio maintained his habit of keeping everyone in suspense.
"That's right, if we don't fight back, we'll really lose this match."
Fuji also came to his senses at this point and stopped hoping that he could find the Dawn of the Tezuka Zone.
Instead, they truly utilize their strengths and new, unseen techniques.
At the start of the sixth game, Fuji hit Disappearing Serve.
Although this tactic is ineffective against players of Tezuka's caliber, it can still provide some disruption.
Waiting for Tezuka to return the ball, he immediately adopted a backhand stance.
After the racket spun twice, the Hundred-Armed Giant Goalkeeper appeared.
The tennis ball flew towards Tezuka, and the Tezuka Zone appeared.
Tezuka swung his racket from the spot, causing a subtle change in the spin of the tennis ball.
"The spin that Tezuka Zone adds to the ball now is enough to offset the spin of the Hundred-Armed Giant Goalkeeper, but it can no longer create the same advantage as before."
Horio's eyes flickered slightly as he noticed the change in the ball's shape.
As expected, although Tezuka Zone managed to neutralize the Hundred-Armed Giant Goalkeeper's double spin, his return shot was far less powerful than before.
This gave Fuji chance, and he Fuji his backhand again.
Taking advantage of the still-flowing wind in the stadium, they hit another White Whale.
A flash of white light streaked across the racket, and the tennis ball was hit.
"The White Whale has already been destroyed, Fuji is Fuji doing?"
"Moreover, facing Tezuka Zone, launching the White Whale at this time would undoubtedly be suicidal."
"No... that's not White Whale, the ball's spin has changed."
Horio could see clearly, refuted Inui and Oishi's words, and the ball flying into the sky moved even faster.
After reaching the top, the speed of descent more than doubled.
Bang...
"Fuji scores, 15:0"
"Just now... the ball didn't return..."
"It bounced back to both sides... What happened?"
"Is this Fuji's new move?"
"Has the Tezuka Zone been cracked?"
Seeing the incredible scene just now, the tennis ball that should have flown towards Fuji did not bounce back, which surprised everyone.
"No, the Tezuka Zone hasn't been completely broken. The ball that just bounced still shows signs of flying towards the Captain."
The ball landed close to the edge of the Tezuka Zone, which affected the Tezuka Zone and led to the point being scored.
The angle of the ball changed the instant it bounced.
The ball, which should have bounced straight to both sides, tilted about twenty degrees instead. This only shows that Tezuka Zone's current strength is not enough, and how powerful Fuji's move is.
"This is the evolved version of the White Whale, the White Dragon."
Seeing Tezuka's surprise across from him, Fuji spoke up.
"Did you see the weakness of the Tezuka Zone in high balls? So this is your true strength. Then continue, Fuji."
The Tezuka Zone was breached; Tezuka was somewhat surprised but remained calm.
As long as he doesn't hit a topspin ball, White Dragon can't hit one.
The match continued, Tezuka did not put away the Tezuka Zone.
Fuji used the Hundred-Armed Giant Goalkeeper to keep Tezuka at bay. After a few rounds, Fuji took the initiative to attack.
Even if it's not a topspin shot, you have no choice but to hit it.
Only in this way can Fuji have a chance to use that move to score.
Sure enough, the return shot without White Dragon lacked the necessary spin, and the wind on the court was also much weaker.
The tennis ball flew much lower and was pulled down by Tezuka Zone before it even landed.
Tezuka watched the tennis ball being pulled down and chose to finish it off with a smash.
Seeing Tezuka, Fuji actually laughed.
Bang...
After a dull thud, Fuji was seen holding his racket with Fuji hands.
Like Brown Bear Drop, it turned its back to the incoming tennis ball and let out a loud roar.
It was as if lightning flashed across the racket, and then Tezuka's Smash Shot was returned.
"Brown Bear Drop! Driven back!"
"No! That's not Brown Bear Drop!"
"What a high ball! It's falling so fast!"
Bang...
"Fuji scores, 30:0"
"Brown Bear Drop (Evolved Version), Kirin Drop."
Tezuka's smash successfully forced Fuji to unleash his second, evolved version of the counterattack.
"Compared to the Brown Bear Drop, the force was stronger, and the speed of the fall was faster."
With such a high ball and the force of the bounce, the Tezuka Zone is currently unplayable; the Tezuka Zone has been breached.
The analysis revealed the optimizations to Kirin Drop, which also indirectly explained Fuji had broken through the current Tezuka Zone.
"So, does that mean Fuji has a better chance of winning this match?"
"Tezuka Zone has been breached, and Fuji- Senpai's counterattack has evolved. I think Captain Tezuka is destined to lose this match."
Horio ignored the others' comments and instead looked at Tezuka on the field.
"It's not like what you're saying, that it's just Tezuka Zone that was cracked."
Bang...
"Fuji scores, 40:0"
Bang...
"Fuji scores, score 3-3"
"They've tied it. Tezuka Zone has been broken. Facing Fuji at full power, even Tezuka is finding it difficult to cope."
"But they're both so strong, I'm really envious."
After the Tezuka Zone was cracked, Tezuka simply stopped using it and instead chose to experience the capture of the White Dragon and the Kirin Drop.
"You are indeed a formidable opponent. In that case, I should give you the utmost respect."
As he spoke, Tezuka's left hand was enveloped in a white light, faintly revealing a white aura.
"What happened... Tezuka's arm..."
"It feels so familiar, like I've seen it somewhere before."
"I remember now! Didn't that kid appear during the Kanto Tournament match between the young Sanada from Rikkai Dai?"
"That's right, but at that time, Horio's arm had a purple aura."
"So, Horio, you know what happened, right?"
Facing the gazes of the crowd, Horio spoke.
Have you heard of the legendary three gates? They are the realms that can be entered when the State of Selflessness takes effect.
At that moment, Captain Tezuka entered one of the doors, called the Hundred Refinements Self-Acquired Limit.
It's a state of being where you apply selfless power to your arms, not only reducing physical fatigue but also doubling the spin, destructive force, and speed of the incoming ball.
"Wouldn't one become invincible once they reach that level?"
"No, while this level will enhance arm strength, it will decrease other bodily functions. However, the Captain has the Tezuka Zone, so this drawback can be avoided."
In response to Kikumaru's question, Horio pointed out the drawbacks of Hundred Refinements Self-Acquired.
Bang...
Tezuka scores, score 4-3
While the crowd off the court was discussing the game, Tezuka had already won a round.
Even the evolved Fuji was somewhat powerless against Tezuka, who had activated his Hundred Refinements Self-Acquired and Tezuka Zone.
"I thought this would be enough to defeat you, but I didn't expect you to be stronger than I imagined..."