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Everyone was waiting for this moment.
Kise took a step forward, switching the basketball from his right hand to his left.
Facing Ryu, he dared not be careless in the slightest.
Ryu's silver eyes flashed, and his feet moved accordingly.
The instant Kise switched hands, Ryu blocked his left side.
Seeing his breakthrough route blocked, Kise didn't stop.
He quickly switched the basketball from his left hand to his right, rushing to the right.
But Ryu seemed to have anticipated this, once again blocking his path.
The two engaged in offense and defense.
Kise changed direction back and forth, but couldn't break through Ryu's defense.
In the midst of this tense standoff, Kise's eyes flickered.
His dribbling speed suddenly changed, slowing down.
Ryu immediately sensed the change in rhythm.
'Kuroki Ryuichi's technique, huh? But this move is useless against me.'
Ryu remained expressionless, his eyes fixed on the basketball in Kise's hands.
Not far away, Kuroki Ryuichi watched Kise unleash his technique, his heart filled with complex emotions.
'These "Generation of Miracles" members are truly terrifying.'
He felt no resentment at Kise using his technique.
He had been mentally prepared before the match began.
Kise's intention was to use Kuroki Ryuichi's technique to break through Ryu.
But before he could prepare his next move,
Ryu had already extended his hand and slapped the basketball in Kise's hand.
Thud...
A crisp sound rang out.
The basketball was mercilessly sent flying by Ryu.
At the same time...
Ryu flashed past Kise, chasing after the basketball that had flown out.
"That idiot,"
Aomine Daiki said from the stands.
"Hmm?"
Momoi Satsuki asked from the side.
"Are you talking about Kise?"
Aomine Daiki didn't refute, but said.
"Kise actually tried to use Ryu's teammate's move against him. I admit it's unbelievable to suddenly use someone else's move during a match, but it's completely useless against Ryu. Not only can ordinary methods not deal with Ryu, but using his teammate's move is even less effective. Ryu is definitely more familiar with his teammates' moves than Kise is."
Hearing Aomine Daiki's explanation, Momoi Satsuki understood Kise's mistake.
On the court.
'Damn it!'
After being intercepted by Ryu, Kise immediately turned and chased after him.
Ryu caught the flying basketball and, without hesitation, charged straight towards Kaijo's basket.
Sensing the whooshing sound behind him, Ryu's eyes flashed.
He dribbled directly to Kaijo's paint.
Facing an empty Kaijo paint, Ryu chose to jump and dunk.
However, just then...
Kise Ryota caught up, and seeing Ryu already jumping for a dunk, he leaped high as well.
Kise stretched out his arm, ready to block Ryu's shot.
Feeling the whoosh of Kise's arm, Ryu showed no panic.
He flicked his wrist back, pulling the basketball back into his arms.
In mid-air.
Ryu, holding the ball with both hands, switched it to his other hand.
Then, with one hand on the ball, he bypassed Kise's defense and easily slammed the ball into Kaijo's basket.
Clang...
With a resounding crash of the rim, Ryu and Kise both landed on the ground.
4-3.
Ryu turned and smiled slightly at Kise.
"Kise, you can't stop me like that."
Kise scoffed, gritting his teeth without speaking.
Kasamatsu Yukio approached Kise and said,
"Don't worry about it. Take it slow, don't rush."
Kise nodded.
"I know, Kasamatsu-senpai."
Back in his own half of the court, Ryu was patted on the shoulder by Kugawa.
"Not bad, you seem quite relaxed!"
Ryu replied.
"It's alright! That guy hasn't even used his real power yet!"
Ryu knew how terrifying Kise Ryota was.
Perfect Imitation.
He wasn't sure if the other had awakened his powers yet, so he had to be careful in everything.
The combined abilities of the other four members of the Generation of Miracles still posed a threat.
Ryu was fortunate that his body was something his opponent couldn't imitate, nor could his "secret techniques."
These were things from another world, only applicable to his body; others could only look on in envy.
If it really came to that...
he probably wouldn't be able to defeat his opponent without using the [Selfless Realm].
He scratched his head in frustration.
'I really can't let my guard down!'
Offense and defense changed.
Kaijo served.
The basketball came into Kise's hands.
He dribbled the ball right in front of Ryu.
His yellow eyes were fixed intently on Ryu's every move.
Seeing the aggressive approach of Kise,
Ryu stepped forward, arms outstretched, leaving no opening for his opponent.
Kise's pupils contracted, a slight tremor running through him.
He couldn't find an opening to break through.
Kise attempted several attacks, but Ryu easily thwarted them each time.
The two moved erratically on the court, but it was clear to everyone that Kise was being suppressed by Ryu.
Their ace couldn't break through, which was a huge blow to the entire team.
Kise began to panic.
He shifted his position, switched hands, and changed direction.
Ryu moved his feet, his silver eyes locking onto him, moving back and forth.
The two were locked in a fierce struggle.
On the other side,
in the Too spectator area,
Momoi Satsuki watched the two struggling on the field and said with some curiosity.
"Something feels off. What do you think, Daiki?"
Aomine Daiki didn't answer immediately upon hearing Momoi Satsuki's question.
After thinking for a moment, he nodded.
"Indeed, the two seem to be attacking and defending fiercely, but both are deliberately suppressing their strength."
"But why?"
Momoi Satsuki was puzzled.
Aomine Daiki narrowed his eyes slightly.
"I don't know, maybe he has some considerations! That's the kind of person Ryu is. As for Kise, I think he's probably planning something too!"
On the court.
The 24 seconds were almost up.
Kise glanced around and saw Moriyama Yoshitaka not far away.
He made a triple threat stance, then casually passed the ball to him.
Seeing Kise pass the ball to him, Moriyama Yoshitaka quickly ran forward and caught it.
The instant he caught the ball,
Moriyama Yoshitaka turned and shot at the basket aimed at Toho Kotei Gakuen.
Because it was so sudden, Kugawa didn't even have time to stop him.
Watching the basketball glide through the air, almost without any spin,
Kugawa narrowed his eyes.
'What a strange shot.'
Normally, a shot has spin.
And the amount of spin directly affects the success rate of the shot.
But Moriyama Yoshitaka's shot was almost entirely without spin.
The seemingly stiff shot, under everyone's watchful eyes, fell into Toho Kotei Gakuen's basket.
4 to 6.
Seeing the basket go in, Kise couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Ryu looked at Kise and said.
"It seems that losing to Seirin last time has helped you grow a lot."
Hearing this, Kise smiled at Ryu and said.
"That's right, I'm starting to appreciate Kuroko's basketball. But I've always been curious. what exactly is your basketball like? Is it based on individual strength or teamwork?"
Ryu didn't answer Kise immediately.
He turned away, lost in thought, before replying.
"My basketball isn't about individual or teammate, nor is it about right or wrong. If I can win individually, I'll play solo; if teamwork increases my chances, I'll choose teamwork. But when you're exhausted, the only ones you can rely on are your teammates."
Staring at Ryu's retreating figure, Kise stared blankly, lost in thought.
'Is that so?'
Recalling his seniors, everyone was shouldering their responsibilities.
He couldn't help but smile.
In the stands.
Seeing Kise's smile,
Kuroko Tetsuya blinked.
"Kise..."
Momoi Satsuki in the Too spectator area also exclaimed in surprise.
"Kise seems different!"
"How boring."
Aomine Daiki scoffed.
It seemed he looked down on Kise's current performance.
On the court.
Toho Kotei Gakuen serves.
Thwack…
Ryu receives a pass from Kamimono Kazuo.
He smiles at Kise.
"Your teammates are pretty reliable!"
Kise replies.
"Of course. Like you just said, it doesn't matter if it's one-on-one or teamwork. My only goal is to defeat you."
Ryu's lips curl slightly.
"Is that so? Then let's give it a try!"
As soon as Ryu finishes speaking, he begins to dribble the basketball.
Everyone's attention is focused on Ryu.
Bang...bang...bang...
Ryu dribbled the basketball again and again.
Looking at Kise before him, his expression remained unchanged but his aura has changed.
Kise's gaze gradually turned serious.
He knew that the real game was about to begin.
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