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Bang...bang...bang...
Thud...whoosh...swish...
Bang...bang...bang...
Thud...whoosh...swish...
Basketballs continuously fell from both teams' hoops, grazing the net with a satisfying swish.
The cheers from the stands echoed throughout the arena.
They had never imagined that passing could possess such charm.
Before, they had only witnessed one or two exquisite passes, or sudden passes like Kuroko's, or passes that were rather unpredictable.
However, today they witnessed a stunning passing duel.
This was the first time everyone had seen a passing game so technically brilliant, reminiscent of the swordplay of offense.
Every pass was unexpected.
Every pass was breathtaking.
The score between Toho Kotei Gakuen and Rakuzan continued to rise under the influence of Ryu and Akashi.
After an unknown amount of time,
the score had reached 42 to 41.
This score was nothing special; it seemed quite normal.
But you have to understand, after Ryu and Akashi passed the ball...
whoever received the ball, no matter who it was, didn't make a single mistake.
That's what's truly terrifying.
In the stands.
"This is the first time I've ever seen a game like this; passing can be so captivating,"
Sakurai Ryo remarked.
Wakamatsu Kosuke chimed in.
"That passing was really impressive! But it didn't feel as intense as I expected. Those two are supposed to be the team's aces! Is it really okay to keep passing like that?"
"Idiot, ace players aren't just about scoring."
Imayoshi Shoichi explained.
"Aces can be divided into many types: offensive, defensive, and so on. In terms of their positions, those two are simply monsters."
...
"Those two are really unexpected."
Aida Riko didn't even know how she felt at that moment.
She had thought that with relentless effort, she could lead the team to the top.
But after watching the matches between the Generation of Miracles, she realized just how incredible top-tier strength truly was.
These members of the Generation of Miracles repeatedly shattered her understanding.
"You mean Ryu and Akashi? They're definitely very strong."
Hyuga Junpei replied.
Aida Riko shook her head.
"I'm not talking about that. Their strength is undeniable, but that's just individual skill. But those two can actually dictate the rhythm of the entire team. Whether it's the timing of their passes or their perfect accuracy, Ryu and Akashi are simply born to be point guards."
"Hey! Kuroko, can Ryu play point guard too?"
Kagami asked.
Kuroko shook his head.
"I don't know. I've never seen him play point guard, but I'm not surprised he can. I just didn't expect him to be this good at it."
...
"Ryu isn't trying to beat Akashi in his strongest area, is he?"
Satsuki pondered.
Aomine replied.
"Who knows! Maybe! From that time on, the two of them had a disagreement. The idea of defeating each other might have already been in their minds."
He paused, then continued.
"This is a battle of destiny; only the winner is right."
...
Time was running out before the end of the second quarter.
Akashi dribbled the ball again, facing off against Ryu.
Their intense duel hadn't stopped since the beginning.
Everyone in the arena could feel it.
With each clash between the two, the atmosphere around them grew heavier.
Now, almost no other players were visible around them.
"Ryu, don't get too cocky. I tell you , No one, not even my parents, dares to defy me."
Akashi's words had barely left his lips.
Two beams of crimson lightning shot from his eyes.
In an instant.
His hand movements increased several times over.
The thud of the basketball hitting the ground was like invisible, sharp blades pressing down on Ryu.
Sensing the change in the aura surrounding Akashi, Ryu's gaze sharpened.
[Ice World] activated.
Countless ice spikes rained down from the sky.
However, this time the result was completely different.
These ice spikes shattered the moment they hit the ground, dissipating into the air.
'What?'
Ryu's pupils contracted, his face showing horror.
The [Ice World] had been broken?
Ryu had never expected such a thing to happen.
'Could it be that he entered the Zone and also the Eye of the Emperor become stronger?'
For the first time, surprise appeared on Ryu's face.
Whoosh…
A gust of wind swept past Ryu's face.
Akashi's figure disappeared from his sight.
'He actually… broke through…'
Seeing this, Momoi and the others all showed expressions of astonishment.
The Seirin members were even more dumbfounded.
Although they had never fought Ryu,
after watching several matches, they could tell that Ryu was not someone an ordinary person could break through against.
Akashi had actually broken through the opponent's defense.
Was Ryu about to be suppressed by Akashi?
The Seirin players all had this thought.
"Kuroko..."
Kagami called out to Kuroko, wanting him to analyze the situation.
However, Kuroko didn't give him any reply.
He just stared intently at Ryu and Akashi below, his face expressionless, lost in thought.
As Akashi broke through his defense, Ryu turned and gave chase.
But no one noticed.
A hint of surprise appeared deep in Akashi's eyes.
His speed was incredible.
In Zone mode.
His speed had increased significantly, not quite matching Aomine's, but he still fast.
Seeing Akashi already charging into their paint, preparing for a layup.
Ryu's leg muscles bulged, all his power concentrated in those areas.
Moving like lightning.
Zzzzt...
A flash of lightning.
The figure of Ryu suddenly appeared in Akashi's field of vision.
The instant Akashi saw Ryu, his pupils dilated.
The Emperor's Eye continuously fed him images of the future.
What horrified him was...
In these images, all his shots were blocked by Ryu.
How could this be?
He had clearly entered the Zone, and he even had the Emperor's Eye's assistance.
The Emperor's Eye was now far more powerful than normal.
Even in this situation, he could be blocked.
The opponent clearly…
Akashi paused, as if realizing something.
Looking at Ryu, he noticed something amiss.
Ryu's current state seemed to be…
He thought of the technique Ryu used during his duel with Aomine.
A technique that could drastically enhance one's strength.
He remembered it being called [The State of Selflessness].
Ryu's legs were surrounded by light, and with the enhancement of [Lightning], he caught up with Akashi's pace as if teleporting.
His feelings at this moment were complex.
The other members of the Generation of Miracles were all, to varying degrees, stronger than their counterparts in the original story.
There was no reason for Akashi to remain unchanged.
He had been guessing where Akashi would strengthen himself.
He just hadn't expected that Akashi would strengthen his Eye of the Emperor.
This was indeed beyond Ryu's expectations.
'But what's going on? His dual personalities shouldn't have merged.'
Ryu frowned, completely baffled.
'Never mind, let's defend against this ball first.'
Seeing Akashi about to reach him,
Ryu was about to make a move.
Suddenly, Akashi's actions left him puzzled.
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