Chapter 98: The Limit of Peerless Perfection

On the court.

A blinding, dazzling white light suddenly erupted from Echizen Ryoma's body.

The range of the brilliant white light gradually expanded.

From when it first appeared, shrouding only Echizen, to the end, the entire court was enveloped by the white light.

It was as if a white sun had appeared on the court, so dazzling and brilliant that it was difficult to look at directly.

Everyone in the spectator stands had to raise their hands to shield their eyes.

What on earth happened?

It was just a middle school tennis match; how could there be such a massive commotion?

The spectators were all extremely astonished, their expressions filled with shock.

"This is..."

Fuji, while shielding his eyes, said in shock: "Is this the final gate of the Selfless State, the Peerless Perfection that no one has opened until now?"

Momoshiro could not help but look at Fuji and asked: "Selfless State? What is that?"

Fuji replied: "A mind without distractions, which is to say, a mind without stray thoughts."

"In other words, it is a special state that players enter when playing tennis; they do not think with their brains before acting, but instead rely on the muscle memory of their bodies and past practical experience to react unconsciously."

"Surpassing the body's own limits—this is the Selfless State."

"The Selfless State has three great gates: the Limit of the Thousand-Hammered, the Limit of Talent Blooming, and the gate at the very depths, which is the state Echizen is in now: the Limit of Peerless Perfection."

"Previously, our Captain Tezuka opened the Limit of the Thousand-Hammered, and Chitose Senri from Kyushu opened the Limit of Talent Blooming. No one had yet opened the final one; I never expected it would be Echizen who opened this final gate, the Limit of Peerless Perfection."

Kikumaru blinked and said: "Does that mean the little guy is guaranteed to win?"

Ryuzaki watched as the white light on the court gradually dissipated, leaving only Echizen enveloped in a flurry of starlike white light.

A long-lost smile blossomed on her face.

This was the gate that Echizen Nanjiro, who once stood at the pinnacle of professional tennis, had once opened: the Limit of Peerless Perfection.

Unexpectedly, after more than 20 years, it was actually unleashed by his son, Echizen Ryoma, at the final of the Kanto Tournament.

Takahashi Yanichi's strength was indeed not weak, but he probably did not expect that Ryoma was the type of player who, when pushed to the brink, would surpass his own limits.

The more pressure he was put under, the faster he grew.

Previously, Echizen had been suppressed by Takahashi to the point of not scoring a single point, and had even been deprived of his Five Senses.

Such a crushing defeat was a desperate situation Echizen had never experienced before.

It was precisely this desperate situation that allowed Echizen to stand back up, obtain even greater power, and surpass his own limits.

Now that Echizen had opened the Limit of Peerless Perfection, the victory of this match was already destined.

Even if Takahashi had some strength, he would ultimately become a whetstone on Echizen Ryoma's road to success.

Because, Echizen Ryoma is the true genius!

And Takahashi is merely an ordinary member of the masses.

On the court.

Takahashi looked at the radiant Echizen, also somewhat surprised.

The Limit of Peerless Perfection?

It was actually opened right now?

Could it be that I stimulated Echizen too much earlier?

"Playing tennis is fun, you still have a long way to go!"

Echizen held his tennis racket and said coolly to Takahashi.

"Bang!"

Echizen tossed the ball up and swung his racket with force.

Accompanied by a crisp sound of striking the ball.

"Thud!"

The sound of the tennis ball hitting the ground followed.

"15-40!"

"Echizen scores!"

Rikkai rest area.

Kirihara's expression tightened.

The speed of this tennis ball was so fast that even his eyes could not keep up.

Beads of sweat the size of peas rolled down Yagyu's face, and he said in astonishment: "What exactly just happened? Echizen's movements are completely different."

Yanagi Renji said: "I think he has broken free from the Captain's Metsu Gokan, and his strength is also doubling."

Marui looked at Yanagi Renji in disbelief, unable to believe what he was hearing.

Metsu Gokan, broken free?

Back when Takahashi and Yukimura played, Yukimura fell into his own Metsu Gokan and did not break free.

This first-year from Seigaku actually broke free?

Just by relying on happy tennis!

This world is too fantastical!

Doesn't that mean that if it were Yukimura standing on the court, there would be no way to guarantee a complete victory!

This Echizen Ryoma's strength is truly terrifying!

Sanada, standing to the side and listening to his teammates, began to look gloomy; he couldn't help but recall the conversation he had with Takahashi before the challenge was issued.

……

"Captain, Echizen Ryoma is only a first-year. Although his strength is decent, he hasn't reached the point where you need to take action yourself."

"As the Captain of Rikkai, for you to personally issue a challenge to Echizen, I think it's giving him too much credit; he doesn't have the qualifications."

At that time, Takahashi smiled slightly and said, "Sanada, that's where you're wrong. What's most terrifying about Echizen isn't his current strength, but his growth rate."

"Only if I take action can I completely ensure victory in this match!"

……

At the time, Sanada couldn't understand Takahashi, but everything on the court now proved Takahashi's correctness.

Takahashi's insight was actually this powerful!

Then this match...

……

"Bang!"

Just as everyone was shocked by Echizen's astonishing ball speed.

Echizen only heard a whistling sound by his ear.

"Thud!"

"Score 0-3!"

"Takahashi scores!"

The smile on Echizen's face suddenly froze.

Just now, what happened?

Ever since he solidified his determination to play happy tennis, Echizen felt a power he had never felt before surge into his body.

His strength, speed, and spirit had all greatly improved, even doubling in growth.

He had broken free from the Metsu Gokan easily and effortlessly.

He had even just hit a ball he considered very satisfying.

It was just unexpected that the opponent had actually managed to return it.

Takahashi Yanichi is truly an opponent not to be underestimated.

However, he had already found the true meaning of tennis.

He would always cherish the wonderful feeling of his first encounter with tennis to enjoy every moment, regardless of who the opponent was, and regardless of winning or losing.

He would not be affected by these external factors; he would only play the tennis he liked and enjoy every moment.

Echizen raised his head, a bright and arrogant smile hanging on the corners of his mouth, and said to Takahashi, "Come on! Let's play a happy match!"

Takahashi took a deep look at Echizen.

Even when pushed to this point, he could still pull himself together.

Not affected by winning or losing, only playing the tennis he likes, huh?

Echizen Ryoma is indeed an opponent worthy of respect.

However, this is a match.

Since it is a match, there must be a winner and a loser.

And Rikkai, without a doubt, is the final winner of this match.

"Master, there are 5 minutes left."

Kirihara looked at the watch in his hand, remembered what Takahashi had said to him before going on court, and shouted toward the court.

"What 5 minutes?"

Echizen Ryoma felt very surprised.

"This match must be finished within 5 minutes."

Takahashi said indifferently.

"To finish this match within 5 minutes, you're looking down on people too much."

"Am I the kind of opponent you can finish a match against in 5 minutes? We already played for 25 minutes in the first three games."

"You still have a long way to go!"

While speaking, Echizen Ryoma revealed an arrogant smile.