Chapter 64

But...

This reward is truly tempting!

If we beat Teikou, we get to freely allocate attributes ×25; if we limit Qingfeng's score, we can earn a badge related to Qingfeng's wildness. If we really achieve even just one of these, won't we take off immediately?

"Kazuma? What's wrong?"

Seeing Yukimiya Kazuma's expression change repeatedly, Takeno Masaki couldn't help but ask.

"Nothing..."

"Just got a bit excited thinking about facing the Generation of Miracles soon."

Hearing this, Takeno Masaki fell silent for a moment, then said awkwardly: "I know you're anxious, but don't be anxious yet. Our mission today isn't to defeat the Generation of Miracles. Although everyone knows you're ready to face them, the rest of us..."

"Huh??"

"Wait a minute!"

"Who said I'm ready?! You guys actually believe that trash magazine, don't you?!!"

Hearing the two's conversation, the second-year juniors like Haru also gathered around. One first-year asked innocently: "Eh? Isn't that true?"

"Senior Yukimiya is just too humble~"

"Yeah..."

"It was all on PASS Weekly."

"Besides, Senior Yukimiya's training momentum these past few days has been the strongest ever."

Yukimiya Kazuma: "..."

Damn it!

"Yes, yes, yes!"

"I can't wait to match up against Daiki Aomine today and blow him away!"

However, no one felt Yukimiya Kazuma was overestimating himself; they just stood stunned, feeling Senior Yukimiya's 'fierce momentum' today.

Even Coach Xinsongzhi spoke up: "We still play normally, following our previous rhythm. But if it becomes impossible, switch to preserving strength, observe carefully on the court, and look for opportunities for the next match."

"Yukimiya, today on the court, I allow you to make your own decisions."

"However..."

"Don't be too obsessed with dueling Qingfeng one-on-one."

Looking at the expression on Coach Xinsongzhi's face, where words seemed stuck in his throat, it was obvious that even the coach believed what PASS Weekly said, yet he himself was nowhere near as arrogant as the publicity claimed.

However.

Yukimiya Kazuma: "..."

Is there really no chance?

Under everyone's brainwashing, Yukimiya Kazuma suddenly snapped out of it, carefully pondering the possibilities. In his mind, scenes from previous meditation training where he encountered the Generation of Miracles floated up one by one.

Even if defeating Teikou is impossible, limiting Daiki Aomine to under 25 points seems...

... not impossible?

It just requires pairing some clever tactics.

The 'Pass Control Master' badge, where the 'Control' in Master, has a certain limiting effect on Qingfeng's flashy super-high-speed dribbling. The badge 'I Love Blocking Dunks' can limit Qingfeng's dunks.

The only truly difficult part is Qingfeng Daiki's wild, formless shooting.

But...

Teikou's Generation of Miracles has five people, but only one ball. Plus, Teikou has Akashi's rule setting a 20-point target per person per game, and recently they even added an internal scoring competition game.

Just like the Teikou matches he scouted these past few days, given Qingfeng's personality, once he gets into the zone, he'll definitely demand the ball in a continuous series. He wouldn't just stand idly by watching teammates attack in the next possession after scoring himself.

The other Miracles of Teikou basically follow this pattern too. Except for offensive rebounds, steals, and blocks, which they can handle individually to create scoring gaps with teammates, any offense initiated from the backcourt follows fair ball distribution: one person attacks continuously for a stretch, then switches to another.

On the court, Teikou operates in this state where one person attacks while four spread out.

So...

Exploit the opportunity during Teikou's rotational offense.

When others finish attacking and it rotates to Qingfeng, seize the moment and use the consumable badge 'Spider Dance' to completely lock him down for 4 minutes.

4 minutes is enough.

According to Teikou's offensive pattern, Qingfeng's concentrated attack time in one quarter will absolutely not exceed 4 minutes.

On passing, I'll try to avoid players guarded by Qingfeng, preventing him from gaining extra ball rights like blocks and shot blocks, plus adding 'Spider Dance'.

Maybe I can completely shut out Qingfeng from scoring in one quarter.

And I have two 'Spider Dance' badges in total!

That's right!

Exactly two!

During the fifth round of matches, another 'Spider Dance' badge dropped!

With this, Qingfeng effectively loses two quarters' worth of scoring. For the remaining two quarters, it'll all depend on my own strength. 'Pass Control Master' plus 'I Love Blocking Dunks'—I can definitely give it a shot!