Chapter 314: At the Beginning

Togichi Shoichi glanced at Aomine.

In the end, he chose to advance with the ball himself, enduring the murderous glare of this cute junior.

After using Wakamatsu Kosuke in the paint to draw a double team, Wakamatsu passed back, and Togichi Shoichi drove and kicked the ball out to Sakurai Ryo beyond the three-point line.

Long Tian Zhang stepped up with high-pressure defense.

But...

After a fake pass, Sakurai Ryo forced a shot!

Wakamatsu Kosuke's face darkened. "I said, you're way too fast! We aren't ready over here yet!"

Wakamatsu Kosuke wasn't ready, but Long Tian Zhang was ready.

"Sissy!"

"Quick shot, huh?!"

Long Tian Zhang was prepared long ago!

Hiss~!

He leaped up, following the rhythm of the opponent's shot!

"Compared to Yukimiya, your shot is like a turtle!"

Clang~!

The basketball hit the rim and bounced out!

Yukimiya Kazuma noticed the situation over there; it was Sakurai Ryo's 'Quick Shot'.

Clearly, Touou intended to help Aomine conserve energy in the second quarter and increase scoring opportunities for others, but how could Yukimiya Kazuma grant their wish?

Izanami's possession.

After Naga He Xiuyang passed the ball to Yukimiya, he immediately sprinted forward.

Just then, Togichi Shoichi, who was in front of Naga He Xiuyang, suddenly smiled: "It's so easy to be the point guard for Izanami~ So... is the offense from now on just Yukimiya-kun's alone?"

"Just a reminder..."

"The strongest is Aomine~"

Naga He Xiuyang rolled his eyes at the other. "I know your intel well enough. Save the psychological tactics. As for who is the strongest, Yukimiya Kazuma will give you the answer."

Long Tian Zhang, who had quietly overheard from the side: "..."

Damn it!

Naga, that was cool!

Just then, Yukimiya Kazuma had already dribbled up to Aomine's front.

Seeing this scene, all the spectators in the arena widened their eyes.

The Seirin crowd...

Midorima...

Kise...

Even across the distance of the spectator stands, everyone could clearly feel Yukimiya Kazuma's current extreme focus, and the pressure that followed!

Asuka · Startled String!

Pat~

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In this match, for the first time in a 1v1 offensive duel against Aomine, Yukimiya Kazuma combined the 'Passing Control Master' with the super-fast reaction of 'Startled String'!

Amidst the steady rhythm of dribbling, Yukimiya Kazuma suddenly executed a Hardaway crossover at extreme speed!

Aomine's hands hung low, his whole body like a beast poised to strike; before him was the prey he intended to hunt. Following Yukimiya Kazuma's drive, his body moved as well!

Then, a terrifyingly rhythmic offense and defense began.

Yet in this sudden white-hot hunt, who is the hunter and who is the prey between the two sides remains impossible to conclude for now!