[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-tennis-emperor-starting-with-the-six-powers":3,"chapter-tennis-emperor-starting-with-the-six-powers-tennis-emperor-starting-with-the-six-powers-chapter-8":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Tennis Emperor: Starting with the Six Powers!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2037335,3110,"Chapter 8: Custom Racket, First Meeting with Ryoma Echizen","tennis-emperor-starting-with-the-six-powers-chapter-8",8,"\u003Cp>Jirou Akutagawa paused and continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's not too late to challenge me first, then challenge Atobe!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, Atobe is different.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Jirou Akutagawa said this, he glanced in the direction of Keigo Atobe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he said to Kamishiro Aki with a serious face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although Atobe lost a game to you today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He didn't use his full strength; if you want to challenge him, you might need some time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Jirou Akutagawa speak so seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kamishiro Aki felt bad about refuting his good intentions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, without him saying it, Kamishiro Aki understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first match today against Keigo Atobe couldn't count as Keigo Atobe's full strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually, the first and second matches are probing rounds for both sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's impossible to make the opponent reveal their full strength during a probing round.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kamishiro Aki took Jirou Akutagawa's words to heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, Kamishiro Aki also underwent Tarou Sakaki's physical training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had acquired the Six Powers, so stamina was absolutely not an issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He successfully completed the physical training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't even pant, just broke a bit of a sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, everyone was even more surprised!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this guy Kamishiro Aki not tired?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gakuto Mukahi said while panting and taking deep breaths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ryo Shishido, who was nearby, was also taking deep breaths to relieve his fatigue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This stamina is too monstrous!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keigo Atobe received the latest update on Kamishiro Aki once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This stamina was indeed astonishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even he himself needed a moment to recover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing everyone looking at him, Kamishiro Aki asked subconsciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you want to practice?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone waved their hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you kidding? After running ten kilometers, where would they have the energy to practice?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what they didn't know was that Kamishiro Aki felt nothing at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a short rest, Tarou Sakaki had everyone assemble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When all the Hyotei club members gathered, Kamishiro Aki realized there were so many tennis club members in Hyotei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least three hundred!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to other schools, it was several times more!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unfortunately, the only ones in the entire Hyotei who could actually play were the regular members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who couldn't make the cut were completely not worth looking at.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, during matches, the atmosphere was maxed out!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among all the schools, Hyotei had the largest cheering squad!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only were there tennis club members, but also a dedicated female student cheering squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kamishiro Aki had only watched for a while before hearing Tarou Sakaki's voice announcing dismissal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright! Today's training ends here, dismissed.\" ===== CHAPTER 20 =====\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"That is all!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Tarou Sakaki extended two fingers and pointed forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The daily training of the Hyotei Tennis Club came to an end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sun had already set, and after everyone changed into their daily uniforms, they walked toward the school gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kamishiro Aki was originally the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he came out after changing into his uniform, Keigo Atobe's private car stopped beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the car window slowly rolled down, revealing Keigo Atobe's face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kamishiro, I'll give you a ride.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At the same time, I have something to tell you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kamishiro Aki nodded and got into the car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strictly speaking, Keigo Atobe was Kamishiro Aki's boss now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What Keigo Atobe wanted to say might be about the sparring partner arrangement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Kamishiro Aki overthought it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keigo Atobe only had one thing to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keigo Atobe said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kamishiro, your racket is already very old.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's time to change it; this kind of racket affects your strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, Kamishiro Aki hadn't expected that this was what Keigo Atobe wanted to talk about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to be honest, his racket was indeed very old.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the elasticity wasn't good, it was loose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, Keigo Atobe said to the butler, Mitsuya Yamaoki, who was driving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle Mitsuya, after dropping me off at home later, take Kamishiro to get a custom racket.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Custom racket?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kamishiro Aki wanted to refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Keigo Atobe saw his intention and quickly said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't be in such a hurry to refuse; a good racket can determine your strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And this is free.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as you are a member of the tennis club, everyone gets one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But only the first one is free; if it breaks later, you need to pay for repairs yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about it? I'm very caring, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kamishiro Aki nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keigo Atobe was indeed very caring, it's just that sometimes he spoke too self-centeredly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then again, if Kamishiro Aki's family background were like Keigo Atobe's, he might speak even more self-centeredly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, the car stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately after, Mitsuya Yamaoki said softly to Keigo Atobe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master Atobe, we've arrived home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keigo Atobe nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the car door opened automatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He got out of the car and said to Kamishiro Aki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then, see you tomorrow; I will continue to study your Paper Drawing Curveball tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't let me crack it too early.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, he signaled for Mitsuya Yamaoki to drive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the car drive away, Keigo Atobe spoke to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kamishiro Aki, I didn't expect you to be able to hit a Paper Drawing Curveball with that kind of crappy racket.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you change to a good racket, maybe you'll become even stronger!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Interesting! Too interesting!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hyotei finally has another super genius!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kunimitsu Tezuka, I'm sure you'll be shocked too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm looking forward to the match against Seigaku more and more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kamishiro Aki in the car didn't know what Keigo Atobe was thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He only felt very excited now!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because there were an extra 100,000 Sakura coins in his bank card!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was what Keigo Atobe promised him, a daily salary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would be credited as soon as training ended every day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, he came to the right place!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Money is too easy to earn!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a single Paper Drawing Curveball could earn such a high salary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's just a pity that today's match couldn't be carried out perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Kamishiro Aki wasn't in a hurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could challenge Keigo Atobe on challenge day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This week seems to be the regional preliminaries!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which means, challenge day will be canceled!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This... isn't that a coincidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kamishiro Aki only just noticed now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Probably Keigo Atobe and the others hadn't noticed either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems necessary to remind them tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the time he was thinking, Mitsuya Yamaoki had already driven to the so-called custom racket shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shop sign had the prefix \"Atobe\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder, it turned out to be an industry of the Atobe family as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Customizing a racket is quite troublesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took about an hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But everything was worth it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A custom racket must be easier to use than a regular one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Must say, the Atobe family's efficiency is truly fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It only took less than ten minutes to complete the customization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After getting the custom racket, Kamishiro Aki's hands were itching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, he refused Mitsuya Yamaoki's ride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kamishiro Aki wanted to go to a tennis court immediately to try it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coincidentally, there was a public court nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let's go there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This public court wasn't far, it only took a few minutes to arrive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he arrived, he saw many people gathered together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this guy a first-year?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of serve is this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Absurd!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People were talking about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kamishiro Aki was naturally curious, so he leaned in to take a look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the court was a boy about 1.5 meters tall. ===== CHAPTER 21 =====\u003C\u002Fp>",1238,"2026-06-15T22:43:44.849Z","2026-06-15T23:08:58.537Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","253438848c3de2a356bcaaa578fe03e10561ed632e7d5b3773d415e2d2bb460d","tennis-emperor-starting-with-the-six-powers-chapter-9","tennis-emperor-starting-with-the-six-powers-chapter-7",229,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftennis-emperor-starting-with-the-six-powers-cover.jpg"]