Chapter 65

That's right.

Yukimiya Kazuma's help defense is both interior and exterior.

Yukimiya Kazuma added them all to 'Help Defense', which made the help defense attribute the fourth attribute of Yukimiya Kazuma to break through 90!

It also allowed the 'super-wide range defense' that Yukimiya Kazuma intentionally imitated Murasakibara to quietly add a 'wide' word to the bankrupt version of 'range defense'~

Offense and defense transition, Yukimiya Kazuma held the ball and pushed forward. Under the interference of the opponent's defense, Yukimiya Kazuma still sent a precise long pass.

Masaki Taketou stepped on the ground and took off, completing a beautiful alley-oop.

Beep~!

Beigang was forced to call a timeout.

"Baishuiguan's defense was very successful. They suppressed Ryuji Oguchi's breakthrough, and Beigang's outside line had no way to punish Baishuiguan."

"Baishuiguan occupies a great advantage, Beigang must change!"

Timeout back.

Beigang's rhythm is still very steady, not the positive effect of steady. No way, their interior big man's athletic ability is average, and fast-paced offense and defense transition is not suitable for them.

Ryuji Oguchi asked for a screen this time, a pick-and-roll at the arc top.

The power forward helped Ryuji Oguchi attract Baishuiguan's defense, and he cut in from a gap without much obstruction.

A small jump, floater hit, really scared by Yukimiya Kazuma's block dunk.

Baishuiguan's turn.

Yukimiya Kazuma held the ball and passed the half court. The power forward defending him now didn't dare to steal rashly after having the experience just now.

He quickly found the defensive method he thought was correct.

Let Yukimiya Kazuma have some space.

In his eyes, Yukimiya Kazuma and Ryuji Oguchi are both breakthrough-type big men, and their shooting is not good.

However...

'Monster Immersion' suddenly entered!

Swish!

"What are you looking at!?"

Beneath Yukimiya Kazuma’s icy face was a piercing gaze!

Although it wasn't yet time for 'Monster Immersion' to intervene, and negative emotions would affect the 'Playmaking Master' style currently in use, he could afford the cost of a negative impact for a turn or two by catching them off guard.

Even if the team's overall rhythm was interrupted, failing to punish the opponent now would only make them more arrogant on defense.

Swish!

The basketball went through the net in response!

The expression on the face of the Kitano power forward changed!

Hakusuikan’s transition defense was fast; Kitano had no fast-break opportunity.

Oguchi Ryuji slowed the pace, waiting for the Kitano interior to set up.

Hanain Ryo had been scored on by an Oguchi Ryuji floater earlier, and with his strong sense of pride, he provided plenty of resistance in return.

Oguchi Ryuji couldn't shake him, so the power forward immediately stepped up to set a screen.

Once Hanain Ryo was blocked, Oguchi Ryuji would be able to tear through Hakusuikan’s defensive line.

Yukimiya Kazuma had already judged Oguchi Ryuji’s intent; he rushed over to provide help defense in advance.

When Oguchi Ryuji attacked, he encountered stubborn resistance from Hanain Ryo, who had navigated the screen. He exploded forward in one step and gathered the ball.

At this moment, Yukimiya Kazuma appeared on Oguchi Ryuji’s path. Yukimiya Kazuma stabilized his center of gravity and stood his ground. His judgment was spot on; Oguchi Ryuji had already started his move, and with Hanain Ryo chasing from behind, there was nowhere to avoid him.

Yukimiya Kazuma was fully prepared, but the expected collision did not come.

After taking three steps, Oguchi Ryuji did not finish his shot or pass.

He continued to step around Yukimiya Kazuma.

Stunned!

Yukimiya Kazuma was so dumbfounded that his reaction was delayed!

Oguchi Ryuji leaped high, finishing with a powerful slam dunk. After landing, he roared in celebration!

The arena erupted. The Kitano students in the stands were conquered by Oguchi Ryuji’s 'silky' move, and they cheered wildly for him.

"Oguchi!"

"Oguchi!"

"Oguchi!"

Yukimiya Kazuma: "..."

Isn't that a travel, for crying out loud?!

What kind of snake-skin move is that?!

However, when he looked at the referee, he found that the referee had no reaction at all.

He carefully recalled the moment...

Damn!

What kind of 'blind-spot-stealth-step' secret technique is this? Does that even exist?!

Yukimiya Kazuma glanced at Oguchi Ryuji, who had learned from the 'King' (James) but had elevated the skill to the point of actively utilizing vision, and couldn't help but praise: "6..."

I thought you were just a brute, but you're actually a master of tricks.

Oguchi Ryuji ignored Yukimiya Kazuma. It wasn't the first time he’d heard such sarcastic remarks; this level of taunting couldn't shake his Dao heart.

Hakusuikan’s possession.

Yukimiya Kazuma ran a pick-and-roll with Taketou Masaki at the arc. Yukimiya Kazuma, having penetrated the interior, was met by Oguchi Ryuji’s help defense, so he dished the ball to Kasuga Yuji on the perimeter.

As the smallest but also the most agile player on the court, Kasuga Yuji used an increasingly proficient 'Namba Step' to shake off the Kitano point guard and released a mid-range shot.

Swish!

Nothing but net!

One of the goals of the Hakusuikan team's training camp was to practice eye-catching finishing abilities; it looked like this goal had been accomplished quite well.

Coupled with Yukimiya Kazuma’s playmaking, it was very difficult for Kitano to shut down Hakusuikan.

If Kitano wanted to narrow the point gap, they had to keep scoring.

Oguchi Ryuji was the hope of the entire Kitano village.

The next possession.

Oguchi Ryuji used a screen to cut into the interior again.

With the previous experience, Yukimiya Kazuma no longer thought about drawing a foul on Oguchi Ryuji. In such a tangled situation, if this guy used a 'Ghost Step' and added an extra step or two, who could keep up with his rhythm?

Yukimiya Kazuma switched and lunged from the wing; 'I Love Blocking Dunks' activated instantly.

Oguchi Ryuji, leaping high, clearly didn't expect anyone to appear from the side. Empowered by 'I Love Blocking Dunks', Yukimiya Kazuma’s spirit was like a rainbow.

Smack!

The basketball was swatted away.

For defending players who love to drive and dunk, 'I Love Blocking Dunks' is truly a god-tier skill!

After blocking Oguchi Ryuji, he felt it was about time to deploy the 'Rookie Ace’s War Cry'.

The war cry activated. Yukimiya Kazuma’s actions were highly infectious; the morale of the Hakusuikan players soared, and they even felt their fatigue diminish significantly.

Kitano inbounded the ball from the sideline. Naturally, they looked for Oguchi Ryuji first, but Kitano’s ball movement was a bit careless this time, and it was caught by the roaming Yukimiya Kazuma.

Transitioning from defense to offense, the Hakusuikan team launched a fast break like a whirlwind.

Kitano clearly hadn't adapted to Hakusuikan’s rhythm; only Oguchi Ryuji intended to chase back.

But being one against three, he was clearly destined to be outmaneuvered. The wise and graceful Oguchi Ryuji decisively and stylishly stopped.

Yukimiya Kazuma tossed the ball forward, and Taketou Masaki leaped high.

When Zhuteng Yashu reached the highest point, the basketball was in the perfect position, and Zhuteng Yashu caught the ball comfortably to complete a violent slam dunk.

Boom!

"Whoa!! ‖!"

"Alley-oop!"

"Does this look like a middle school match?!"

"Awesome!"

The spectators were thrilled; Hakusuikan’s style of play was very eye-catching.

"Well done!"

Yukimiya Kazuma and Taketou Masaki high-fived in celebration.

Time reached the beginning of the third quarter.

Although Oguchi Ryuji played fiercely, Kitano remained at a disadvantage, and as Yukimiya Kazuma 'warmed up', the downward trend intensified.

Hakusuikan’s transition rhythm completely blew Kitano away, and it was from this moment that Yukimiya Kazuma suddenly entered the state of 'Monster Immersion'!

Under the deluge of 'Bird' shooting, Kitano nearly collapsed, and the score gap suddenly widened.

Hakusuikan’s possession.

After receiving the inbound pass, Yukimiya Kazuma began to accelerate.

Looking at Kitano, the two interior players couldn't keep up with Hakusuikan’s rhythm at all.

When Hakusuikan launched their attack, only Oguchi Ryuji and the two guards were in position.

It was a 5-on-3 in the front court. Oguchi Ryuji was a bit dazed; how the hell was he supposed to defend this?

Oguchi Ryuji went to the interior to mark Taketou Masaki.

The two guards also chose to defend Hanain Ryo and Teruyama Daisuke, who had taken many shots in the first half.

However, how could Yukimiya Kazuma pass in this state? The moment he reached the front court, he spread his wings and took flight, releasing a three-pointer without any adjustment.

The basketball drew a rainbow in the air!

Swish!

Nothing but net!

It was only after Yukimiya Kazuma finished his shot that Kitano’s two big men panted their way into position.

"Wow! Hakusuikan has picked up the pace; it’s Yukimiya Kazuma’s scoring mode!"

— Author's Notes —

Being able to do both at the same time is thanks to the 6 attribute rewards obtained in the last game.