Chapter 297: This Time, Let's Settle It Once and for All! Yukimiya!

"It seems this battle has truly shaken Seirin."

However, with Yuki and A-Liang there, Seirin should at least get past Narusei; Yukimiya remembers from the plot that Seirin only lost by one point against Narusei, so Seirin should secure the third seed.

But going to the nationals in such a state, even if Kiyoshi Teppei can return later, they definitely won't have the same strength as Seirin during the Winter Cup, after all, they've lost nearly half a year of training time.

Going to the nationals would likely just make them experience fodder; it's unknown whether this is a good thing or a bad thing.

Yukimiya Kazuma looked at the court; after the two teams exchanged salutes, Kuroko and Aomine passed each other, with no eye contact and not a single word spoken between them.

At the same time, on the bench, everyone including Kagami lacked the passion they had when shouting encouragement just moments ago.

Clearly.

After the fervor subsided, everyone on Seirin had still suffered a great blow.

In Yukimiya Kazuma's view, this blow might be far greater than Seirin's practice match against Izumi.

After all, back then they didn't know Izumi's true strength; a crushing defeat with absolutely no preparation is naturally hard to compare with a crushing defeat after hard training and serious tactical preparation.

717 Even looking at Seirin's state when they were in the shop with Izumi that day, they might have already formulated some plan targeting them.

Yukimiya Kazuma thought it was probably similar to how Seirin broke through Yosen's tactics in the original story; after all, the ability Yukimiya Kazuma displayed that day was very similar to Shirogane's, and even throughout the I·H qualifiers, Yukimiya Kazuma's performance was defense far outweighing offense.

But...

Tomorrow will be different.

To beat Tōō, one must limit Aomine's scoring.

Two key points: first, Izumi's defense, and second, Yukimiya Kazuma's offense.

Yukimiya Kazuma's offense is even the most crucial link in limiting Aomine's scoring; the point of limitation lies in targeting the consumption of Aomine's defensive stamina.

This game cannot be like before, relying on the 'Passing Control Master' to save stamina on offense while maintaining full-court defense.

One.

Aomine won't pass, so the benefit of Yukimiya's 'Ultra-Wide Range Defense' is not great.

Second.

He saved stamina on offense, but Aomine would also save energy on defense; without applying offensive pressure to Aomine, it would be like today's game, with constant bombardment throughout the match.

Third.

Previously, this Style of Play was possible because the 'Passing Control Master' could pass at a rate far exceeding the opponent's scoring efficiency, but facing Aomine's formless shots, ultra-high-speed dribbling, Beast, and Zone, even Yukimiya Kazuma is not certain it can be done.

So the mission released by the system just now actually aligns perfectly with the basketball Yukimiya Kazuma intends to play tomorrow.

When Yukimiya Kazuma said 'I am the strongest this year,' the strength lies in comprehensive ability; a 1v1 full-court offense and defense battle to the end, fighting until both players' stamina is dried up, until they can't even run, let alone defend.

Compared to Aomine, Yukimiya Kazuma has one more weapon: the passing of the 'Passing Control Master'.

This move of trading pieces is entirely for the purpose of winning the game...

As for the mission's goal 'to suppress Aomine Daiki in scoring statistics'.

To be honest...

That depends on how long Aomine's current state can maintain the Zone.

On the afternoon of the Seirin vs Tōō match, Izumi also completed the first match of the Regional Round-Robin Finals against Narusei.

In the Tokyo Zone, with neither the Generation of Miracles nor the title of King, Narusei's strength is evident; making it to the Regional Round-Robin Finals was simply due to the luck of the draw in the groupings.

Izumi played holding back throughout the game, preparing for tomorrow's match against Tōō.

But even so, they achieved a score difference of 134:70.

Then, time quickly moved to the next day, the second day of the Tokyo Zone Regional Round-Robin Finals.

Today's match, without a doubt, is the most anticipated game of the Regional Round-Robin Finals.

Tōō Academy vs Izumi.

"Here they come, Tōō and Izumi!"

"Yesterday they both easily defeated Seirin and Narusei!"

"Can Aomine still score that many points against Izumi?"

"Aomine's one-on-one is too amazing; in a duel, who can beat him?!"

"Yukimiya Kazuma, look at his center-like height, yet he can even play point guard; he's almost as fast as Aomine."

"You're joking; Yukimiya Kazuma is obviously not as fast as Aomine."

Tōō bench.

Seeing that Aomine still hadn't appeared, Wakamatsu Kousuke was so angry his head was on fire; he turned his head to look at Momoi, who remained unmoved, and asked, "Did Aomine relapse with his old problem again?"

Tōō's coach, Harasawa Katsunori, usually indulges Aomine quite a bit, but today he also frowned deeply.

Momoi Mayu smiled and said, "Don't worry; today's opponent is Yukimiya, and A-Da has been looking forward to this for a long time~"

Just then...

Aomine, drenched in sweat, appeared from the player tunnel; surging through his entire body was a fighting spirit unprecedented since he joined Tōō!

Everyone on Tōō was stunned by this scene.

This kid actually warmed up early for the match today?

And, his current state...?

"Hasn't the match started yet?!"

"How much longer do we have to wait?"

Aomine snatched a Mao Jin from Sakurai Ryo's side and draped it over his head; his entire aura was like a beast poised to spring!

Fortunately, the wait wasn't too long; under the referee's direction, both teams lined up at mid-court.

Yukimiya Kazuma looked up and saw Aomine Daiki approaching with intense fighting spirit.

Yukimiya Kazuma: "..."

Hah...

The opponent is Facing Qingfeng.

Indeed, the excitement was expected.

Facing Qingfeng looked at Yukimiya Kazuma; the excitement in the other's eyes did not escape his notice. "Hmph, ready to accept defeat?"

Upon hearing this, Yukimiya Kazuma replied teasingly: "The only one who can defeat me is myself. There is no one stronger than me."

Facing Qingfeng: "..."

Facing Qingfeng: "You are as talkative as ever, Yukimiya."