Chapter 49

"Like Kise, copying all my actions and then doing the opposite to completely plunder them?"

"Since that’s the case, I’ll give you a hand."

Tendo Keigen guessed Haizaki’s thoughts; he didn't fear or hide, but instead became even more energetic, going on a killing spree on the court and showcasing his arsenal.

As for Akashi and the others, taking advantage of the time Haizaki was being obedient, they finally started scoring as well.

However, overall, the point gap was still being widened bit by bit.

Tendo and Midorima, the two three-point cannons, put a lot of pressure on them, and at the same time, let Shirogane Gōzō see the destructive power of the three-pointer.

Clearly everyone was scoring, and even sometimes after Nijimura Shūzō’s side made a brilliant offensive and defensive coordination, Tendo and Midorima would throw a three-pointer, and the gap would return to the starting point.

As for Haizaki, he felt he had copied enough during this time. He just didn't have enough confidence yet.

"I’ll start with this guy first; the next time I face that bastard Tendo, it will be his doomsday."

During a defensive counter-attack, Murasakibara jumped high to grab a rebound, his eyes subconsciously looking toward the front court.

As a result, he didn't see Tendo’s figure, but instead saw Aomine.

That black-headed guy was afraid that all the points would be snatched away by Tendo, and that he would be mocked by Tendo for riding his coattails after the match ended.

He didn't even wait for Murasakibara to secure the rebound before he turned and started running.

Seeing Murasakibara grab the rebound now, he even gave himself a thumbs-up for his own wit.

Little did he know, Haizaki had already set his sights on him, following behind his butt like a ghost.

Aomine knew very well that his defensive ability couldn't compare to that freak Tendo.

So every match, seeing Tendo over there racking up steals and driving people to a mental breakdown, he would work hard to rack up points.

Because that was what he was good at.

Tendo was good at defense; he was good at scoring.

Unexpectedly, Aomine wasn't the smart type; he didn't have Akashi’s big-picture view, nor Midorima’s calmness.

But he had a basketball instinct that surpassed the entire team.

He understood his strengths very well, and even more so, he knew how to leverage his strengths.

Scoring!

He was born to score.

As a scorer, how could he accept that his scoring was not as high as Tendo’s?

In Aomine’s eyes, Tendo was a player whose defense was stronger than his offense.

"Absolutely don't lose to him!"

Aomine strode forward, crashing toward the front court like a comet.

"Aomine’s desire to score is very strong; he will definitely be able to become an ace scorer."

"Yes, he was born to score."

The two coaches were also happy to see their players in such excellent condition.

Who would have expected to see Haizaki following closely behind without slowing down.

This lone wolf, who had been lurking for more than half a quarter, was finally about to bare his fangs.

"Don't get in the way, Haizaki!"

"Who cares about you, black-head!"

Haizaki, relying on his faster speed without the ball, arrived first and circled in front of Aomine.

"Then I’ll crush you." Aomine was full of fighting spirit.

The thing he liked doing most was exchanging moves with experts.

Unfortunately, the captain had to manage the team and, except for practice matches, basically wouldn't play one-on-one with him.

Akashi and Midorima weren't that type of player either; usually, he could only play one-on-one with Tendo.

Now that a Haizaki had come, he was also delighted to see a hunter.

An absolutely pure street basketball style, just not yet evolved to the level of the second year.

You could see the basketball dancing continuously under Aomine’s palm like an elf, extremely fast and highly deceptive.

But Haizaki was no longer afraid; everything was under his control.

"What do you think I was doing just now? Daydreaming!"

"Finish you off, the next one is Tendo!"

Haizaki revealed a bloodthirsty look; the moment Aomine started, his right arm stabbed out like a sharp blade.

That posture left Nijimura Shūzō and Shirogane Gōzō on the scene stunned.

"How is that possible?!"

"He can even imitate Tendo’s 'Release'?"

"Isn't it said that Tendo’s 'Release' evolved from his sword strikes? Could Haizaki also be a kendo expert?"

People were shocked.

They just felt that the scene unfolding before them was too unbelievable.

The sudden exclamations around him made Haizaki feel satisfied; this was the correct way to open up plundering.

"Die, Daiki!"

He roared, his movement faster, his right arm breaking through the air like a long spear.

Aomine sensed the crisis; his biological instincts seemed to revive at this moment, and he dodged.

Then, with a "slap," the two finally touched.

But it wasn't the Mars-crashing-into-Earth collision they imagined, but rather...

'Geez!'

'Damn, there’s a gay moment!'

'Damn, Haizaki hates Tendo so much, could it be because Aomine was snatched away by Tendo?'

'So they’re holding hands now?'

'Look at that...'

'Look at that~ say wow~ look at that~'

The barrage comments suddenly exploded.

All because Aomine dodged too timely, or perhaps, not timely enough.

Just as Haizaki’s palm was about to touch the basketball, to avoid being stolen, he slapped the ball to his other hand first.

The result of this was that Haizaki failed to steal the ball and instead grabbed Aomine’s hand.

A pink atmosphere inexplicably drifted through the air.

Tendo Keigen braked hurriedly, his head unable to help but tilt backward, almost blinded by this scene.

Clicking on the barrage, he saw a group of people typing out the lyrics from when male guests enter *If You Are the One*.

"These two children... so bold!" Tendo Riko hurriedly covered her lips, her gaze involuntarily looking at Tendo with suspicion.

"What is that look supposed to mean? I’m very normal; the only thing I can communicate with him about is basketball." Tendo Keigen felt offended.

There was absolutely nothing wrong with his sexual orientation!

'Hahahahahaha~'

'I’m dying of laughter, is Riko’s look serious?'

'I don't know what you’re laughing at? This is naked discrimination; A-Da is so charming, isn't it normal for someone to like him?'

'Haizaki is a man!'

'Does the law state that a man cannot ride a man?'

'Damn it, there are gays here too?'

'Hey, that guy upstairs, what’s your QQ number?'

'Traditional virtues!'

'........'

Holy crap!

Tendo Keigen hurriedly closed the flavorful barrage comments, almost vomiting his dinner from the night before.

These silly netizens could always come up with some fresh tricks.

Then why watch comedy shows? Just having these guys around was already funny enough.