[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-popular-character-in-kuroko-s-basketball":3,"chapter-the-popular-character-in-kuroko-s-basketball-the-popular-character-in-kuroko-s-basketball-chapter-247":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Popular Character in Kuroko's Basketball",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2209347,3844,"Chapter 247","the-popular-character-in-kuroko-s-basketball-chapter-247",247,"\u003Cp>\"Thunder, Breathing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Whoosh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Tendou gathered power briefly and rushed out again.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Shutoku people felt like they were going crazy, and the audience in front of the screen also opened their mouths wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The heaven-defying special effects made the moment Tendou started look like a storm had been whipped up, blowing the hair of those nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The camera focused on Tendou, and the audience couldn’t see the surroundings at all; everything was blurred, retreating crazily.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Then.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Just as Takao Kazunari was about to finish, Tendou’s terrifying figure suddenly circled in front of him, his feet stepping hard on the brakes, his body dragged by inertia for a dozen centimeters before stopping.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"What a monster, how fast was he running just now!\" Takao Kazunari looked as if he were watching a horror movie.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>How fast did one have to be for Tendou, whose physical fitness was the most balanced and powerful, to be unable to stop during a sudden halt, being dragged by inertia for a dozen centimeters?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"No, now is not the time to think about these things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Takao Kazunari subconsciously wanted to stay away; no matter how confident he was, he wouldn’t be stupid enough to challenge Tendou.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Especially since the team was still trailing, and every possession was precious.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Too late!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Don’t think about running, Hawk-Eye kid!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The audience had originally been shocked by Tendou’s extreme speed, but hearing this, they suddenly wanted to laugh a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>They sighed one after another, saying it was just like Tendou, not forgetting to tease his opponent during the game, full of personality.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Release.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Tendou quickly reached out his right arm, poking the ball away from Takao Kazunari’s hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Then, he squeezed past the opponent, picked up the ball, and charged toward the front court again.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I won’t let you pass, Tendou!\" Midorima met him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If Murasakibara had the best static talent in the interior, then among the perimeter players of the Generation of Miracles, Midorima’s static talent was the best.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He had a height of 195cm and a weight of 79kg, which ensured he had almost no mismatch disadvantages; he wouldn’t lose to anyone he matched up against, only gain an advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You will move aside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Tendou subconsciously thought of that chuunibyou young master in the stands and blurted it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Eight!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>*Boom!*\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The basketball instantly seemed to go wild; Tendou pressed forward, and Midorima felt immense pressure, forced to retreat repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Eight!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The ball was like a wild beast, jumping constantly, unpredictable.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was also Midorima’s first time facing such \"aggressive\" dribbling, forced to retreat repeatedly by Tendou.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>No matter what he did, it was useless; Tendou could always react in advance, rendering his defense ineffective.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Before, he had only talked glibly in the stands; now, truly experiencing it, he finally understood this sense of powerlessness.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"All actions are seen in advance!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Defense completely neutralized!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Tendou continued to press forward, which brought immense pressure to Midorima.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Finally, he had nowhere to retreat, and his body suddenly fell down uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>*Thump!* Midorima landed on his butt, the pupils behind his lenses trembling uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Tendou swept his gaze and retracted it, passing by Midorima with the ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Then...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>*Boom!*\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As the hoop let out a \"wail,\" Tendou hung on the rim.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Otsubo Taisuke attempted to intercept, but ended up being dunked out of bounds by Tendou.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Fastest speed, strongest power, how can such a person exist.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The scales of victory began to tilt toward Kirisaki First.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Tendou had already taken control of the situation on the court.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"An 18-point gap, about to be stretched to 20 points again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"This is Kirisaki First, this is Tendou Tiandao Tiandao Jingyan...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Fans across the country, and even the participating teams, were shocked by the strength of Kirisaki First, or rather, Tendou.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Shutoku was already one of the best teams in the country; those comparable to them could be counted on one hand, yet they were being suppressed by Kirisaki First the whole time.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Takao Kazunari had experienced a match against Teiko in middle school.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>That was the most powerless game he had ever played.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was just that Midorima was on the opposite side at the time, and he was high-spirited, a member of Teiko’s national dominance.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At this moment, he was beaten into a daze by his \"old teammate,\" sitting silently on the floor, unable to stand up for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He could somewhat understand that feeling, because he had experienced it himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Takao Kazunari walked over and reached out his hand, his tone cautious, \"Stand up, Shin-chan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Midorima, upon hearing this, was just about to stand up when the back of his head was slapped heavily by another hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was Miyaji Kiyoshi, who stared fiercely at Midorima, \"How long are you going to sit there, you Four-Eyes, or I’ll smash your glasses!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Midorima was stunned, his hairstyle messed up, looking somewhat comical.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Hurry up and pull yourself together; didn’t you see they haven’t given up yet?\" Kimura Shinsuke also came over to encourage him, pointing to the south stands.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At this moment, besides Kirisaki First’s fans and Tendou’s followers, most neutral spectators were also cheering for Kirisaki First.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But Shutoku’s fans were still struggling against the other side with all their might, trying to let the Shutoku players hear their support.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"It’s not over yet; cheer up and return a goal to them first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Otsubo Taisuke threw the ball to the point guard Takao Kazunari.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Then, the three Shutoku seniors ran toward the front court together, their figures stretched very, very long.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The two first-years looked at their backs, feeling a bit dazed for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Takao Kazunari and Midorima Shintaro—in terms of talent, they were stronger than those three seniors.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But both of them respected those three seniors from the bottom of their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I really want to play more games with them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"After all, the seniors are already in their third year.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Midorima just gave a simple \"Yeah,\" but he had already stood up from the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Kuroko, in the stands, noticed and said decisively.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"The outcome hasn’t been decided yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Kuroko?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Because they haven’t given up yet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This scene was seen by Tendou through the anime.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This was the highlight moment belonging to Shutoku and Midorima; the game pressure wasn’t high, and he occasionally watched anime while playing.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But he saw Kuroko preaching his \"you can win if you don’t give up\" theory again.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Shutoku’s offense.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>All five of them were not affected by the point gap that was about to exceed 20 points.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>They carried out their team philosophy, implementing \"unyielding\" to the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Takao Kazunari and Midorima exchanged a look and made up their minds.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ever since he had witnessed the terror of the Six Eyes, Midorima had understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Chr\u002F>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>— Author's Notes —\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>PS: Three chapters today, a bit of a \"difficult birth,\" spent over an hour on the computer and only managed to squeeze out a fart; my lower back is sore, going to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>",1167,"2026-06-17T07:29:39.774Z","2026-06-17T09:02:19.189Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","8cd5c8053afdcfa173d4cdfda2160c6455b0840f13aec092f1bb2eab23dd10eb","the-popular-character-in-kuroko-s-basketball-chapter-248","the-popular-character-in-kuroko-s-basketball-chapter-246",256,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-popular-character-in-kuroko-s-basketball-cover.jpg"]