Aomine Daiki didn't say a word.
With a faint smile on his face, he simply began to move into position.
The Kaijo players, having just witnessed Kise Ryouta's overwhelming and domineering play, all raised their right hands and shouted encouragement to each other—like they were venting everything they had been holding in.
Their ace… had finally exploded into action.
And now, it was time to fight back.
Kaijo's stout head coach, Takeuchi Genta, drew in a sharp breath as he watched that powerful, aggressive, almost violent dunk. Then, with a composed expression, he slowly sat back down in his seat.
At the exact moment Kise scored, he had unconsciously leapt to his feet—proof of just how stirred he had been.
In the stands, Seirin High's players were completely stunned.
Kagami Taiga stared fixedly at Kise, his eyes filled with shock—and a trace of fear.
I couldn't even understand that move…
What… was that just now?
Is that really the same Kise Ryouta? The one I could still somewhat compete with before?
That figure—forcefully dunking right in front of Aomine—sent a chill through him.
Beside him, Kuroko Tetsuya, Aida Riko, Hyuga Junpei, and the others stared at the court in disbelief.
A single thought echoed in all their minds:
During the practice match… Kaijo was definitely holding back.
Kuroko felt lost.
A deep confusion toward the unknown.
The current Generation of Miracles had already surpassed everything he understood.
I really… can't comprehend the troubles of geniuses.
Kagami, standing next to him, could understand.
But that feeling—he couldn't put it into words.
It was something only geniuses could share with each other. Even if he tried to explain it, no one else would truly grasp it.
"A bunch of bastards… every single one of the Generation of Miracles are schemers. Compared to my little tricks, their hidden cards are the real killers!"
This was the grumbling of a boy known as the "bad kid."
That sudden, unexpected trump card on the court made even him feel the malice of the Generation of Miracles.
"Reo-nee, the tide is turning!"
Hayama Kotaro flashed his sharp tiger-like teeth, brimming with excitement as he spoke to Mibuchi Reo beside him.
"The Generation of Miracles… you really can't underestimate them. Anything can happen at any time."
"I agree. Otherwise, we would've won the championship back in middle school."
Nebuya Eikichi's blunt comment stabbed straight into their hearts like a knife.
Dude… even if it's true, read the room!
Midorima Shintaro stared at Kise Ryouta on the court, visibly shaken.
After a long while, he adjusted his glasses with his left hand—as if trying to steady his emotions.
"Surprised?"
Haizaki Shogo, who had been watching him the whole time, asked with a teasing tone.
"Yes. I think I finally understand why Akashi made you leave the team."
"Oh? Heh… and what does that change?"
Midorima didn't respond further.
Meanwhile, Haizaki's gaze returned to Kise—his eyes filled with excitement.
The trump card…
Kise Ryouta… you finally couldn't hold it in anymore.
He was no longer the rookie who hid himself and learned from everyone.
Now, he has revealed his fangs.
"You knew about this all along, didn't you… Shogo?"
Midorima asked quietly.
Haizaki didn't answer at first.
But when he noticed Shimizu Rena beside him staring at him with bright, expectant rose-colored eyes, he reached out and lightly flicked her nose.
As she dodged shyly with a mix of embarrassment and annoyance, Haizaki's low, distant voice finally sounded.
"I first noticed something was off during that one-on-one match—the one where we bet on a starting position. I didn't think much of it back then… but later, I started to realize. Akashi probably saw something in that match too."
"Kise just called that move 'Immovable King Form.' Do you know what it actually is?"
"'Immovable King Form'… that's quite an accurate name."
"Hm?"
"'Immovable' represents an unshakable will. And 'King' means mastery over all phenomena."
"Kise's ability comes from his talent—Perfect Copy. He can replicate any move he's seen once… and enhance it before using it."
Midorima frowned, confusion filling his eyes.
Haizaki let out a scoff before continuing lazily.
"Judging from that one-handed windmill dunk just now—the speed, the strength, the execution—and Aomine's failed block…"
"Kise's 'Immovable King Form' is basically applying enhanced power to every single ordinary move he makes."
"To… every move?"
"Yeah. From now on, every basket he scores is powered by brute force. This is his awakened skill—built on top of his base ability, Perfect Copy."
"Base ability: Perfect Copy… Awakening skill: Immovable King Form…"
"He's trying to overpower finesse—going head-to-head with Aomine using raw strength. Every move he makes now could carry overwhelming force."
"But if that's the case—"
"There's no 'but.' If he doesn't use it now, the team's spirit will collapse. That kind of score gap? Even he can't accept it."
"You think Kise Ryouta has no pride? He needs his dignity too."
Midorima fell silent.
Putting himself in Kise's place…
He would've done the same.
Even if it meant exhaustion.
Even if it meant breaking apart completely.
"Shogo-kun… Kise Ryouta has shocked me once again. The Generation of Miracles really can't be judged by normal standards."
"Yeah… Shimizu-chan gets it."
Haizaki's explanation finally helped the players from Fukuda Sogo and Shutoku understand what had just happened on the court.
They had already developed some resistance to Aomine's overwhelming strength after playing practice matches against him.
But witnessing Kise's counterattack in such a desperate situation—
The impact was no less shocking than the first time they saw Aomine break through four defenders alone.
That unwavering determination…
That refusal to give up…
It left everyone deeply shaken, as if their hearts had been cleansed.
As for the rest of the spectators—
Whether they understood or not had nothing to do with Haizaki.
He wasn't about to waste his breath explaining things to everyone.
And in truth…
Most people were still completely confused by what they had just seen.
Lost in a haze.
Unable to grasp it.
Fortunately—
The game wasn't over yet.
They would still have the chance to witness Kise Ryouta's Immovable King Form again.
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