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"Finally, it's the fourth quarter!"
Aomine nodded in agreement upon hearing Momoi's words.
"If he can't solve Rakuzan's problem, Toho Kotei Gakuenwill definitely lose, but…"
His eyes narrowed, focusing on Ryu.
"Another tie! This match feels like it's going to take forever."
Takao sighed.
"Next up is the final showdown."
Midorima said earnestly.
"Ryucchi must have a method!"
Kise analyzed.
"A method?"
Kasamatsu Yukio asked doubtfully.
Kise explained.
"Yes, it's a method to deal with Rakuzan's entire team's increased strength!"
"Ryu isn't someone who lets things unfold unchecked. Back in middle school, he was called the strongest at Teiko not just because of his strength, but because he had another terrifying ability."
Kuroko explained to the Seirin members.
"Terrifying? Please, does he have some hidden strength?"
Shinji Koganei was already numb.
He was used to Ryu suddenly gaining an extra ability every now and then.
And it wasn't just him.
The rest of Seirin were the same.
Kuroko gathered his thoughts and then said.
"As far as I know, at first, Ryu wasn't known for his strength. He has an incredibly strong analytical ability, capable of analyzing the movements of teammates and opponents with 100% accuracy, even down to the number of steps and direction each person takes."
Hearing this, everyone in Seirin's eyes widened.
They felt like they had misheard.
"Hey, hey, hey...you're not kidding, are you?! Isn't that even more monstrous than Akashi's Emperor Eye?"
Junpei Hyuga exclaimed.
Kuroko smiled slightly and explained.
"I know this might sound exaggerated, and I found it hard to believe at first, but it's the truth. Therefore, I don't think Ryu, with such analytical abilities, would allow things to continue that are detrimental to him."
...
Toho Kotei Gakuen Daoyuan Rest Area.
Ryu went straight to his seat as soon as he got off.
He scooped up Karupin, who was lying next to him pretending to sleep.
The sudden movement startled Karupin.
Seeing it was Ryu, it stared at him with dead fish eyes.
It opened and closed its four restless little paws, revealing the sharp tips of its claws.
'You bastard, put me down right now, or I'll teach you a lesson! Don't think I won't scratch you just because there are so many people here.'
Ryu rolled its eyes at Karupin.
However, he didn't have time to argue with it now and spoke directly.
"Let's not talk about that. I have something to discuss with you."
"Hmph..."
Karupin snorted coldly, turning his head to the side and then raising it at a 45-degree angle.
His demeanor was exactly the haughty and disdainful look one would show when facing an ant.
Ryu's eyelids twitched, and he resisted the urge to tap Karupin on the head.
"Stop fooling around. I really do have something to discuss. I'm planning to have you inherit an ability for me right now."
Hearing this, Karupin finally looked at Ryu again.
It asked curiously.
"Inherit an ability? We're still in the middle of a match. Do you know how long it takes to inherit an ability? By the time you finish, the match might already be over."
Ryu naturally knew this.
However, he had calculated the time involved.
If he and Karupin could accelerate the transfer and absorption speeds, they were very confident they could succeed before the fourth quarter began.
"I know time is tight, but to defeat Rakuzan now, I can't do it alone. So I need to improve my teammates' strength as well."
Hearing Ryu's words, Karupin knew what he wanted to do.
"You want to inherit that move?"
Ryu nodded.
"Yes, time is of the essence, and I can't think of any other way right now."
"That requires 300,000 [Cat Energy]. Didn't you say you wanted to inherit [Extinction of the Five Senses] and [Asura God Path]?"
Karupin reminded him.
Ryu smiled wryly.
"I know, but we've come this far. Defeat Rakuzan, and the championship is mine, so I don't want to give up."
Ryu was also helpless.
The pressure from the team's Zone was immense.
He could defend against one, two, even three even everyone.
However, the problem is that moving all around the court will quickly exhaust his stamina.
"Have you thought it through?"
Karupin reminded him one last time.
Ryu nodded firmly.
"Yes, I've already thought it through. If I run out of [Cat Energy], I can always get more. If all else fails, I'll just visit all the major stadiums and basketball courts. Summer vacation is almost here anyway, so I'll tell my parents I'm going to the US. I'm sure I'll absorb a substantial amount of [Cat Energy] then."
Hearing Ryu say this, Karupin's eyes lit up.
The amount of energy it absorbed depended entirely on the strength of the players on the court.
If it were in the US, it believed it would absorb far more energy each time than in Japan.
Ryu seemed to remember something and reminded him.
"We need to finish before the fourth quarter starts, so could you speed up the transfer?"
Hearing Ryu's words, Karupin instantly became agitated.
"Are you crazy? That could ruin everything, and in serious cases, not only you but I could get hurt too."
Ryu was somewhat surprised.
He hadn't really considered that.
"This thing can hurt people?"
"What do you think?"
Karupin rolled his eyes.
"Do you think energy is just a ball of light? It's a real source that can affect everything, like walking and eating—it all requires sufficient energy. If the energy is transferred too quickly, it could potentially damage the body, even causing permanent disability."
Hearing Karupin's serious warning,
Ryu hesitated.
Was he really going to take that risk for a victory?
Soon, Ryu banished the thought from his mind.
Although he wasn't as obsessively focused on victory as Akashi,
he clearly had a way, a chance to win, and if he didn't take that opportunity, he'd probably regret it for the rest of his life!
This would create an invisible obstacle, like a demon within, hindering his future journey.
Hoo…
Ryu took a deep breath and said seriously.
"I've made up my mind. If I back down now, then in the future, when I encounter similar situations, my first thought will still be to back down. This will greatly hinder my future progress, so…"
Hearing Ryu's answer,
Karupin didn't know whether to blame or praise.
It sighed helplessly.
"Alright! Since you've already decided, let's not waste time and begin! As long as we control the amount of energy, that's enough. You've inherited it so many times, you must be somewhat familiar with it."
Hmm.
Ryu nodded, then sat down in a corner of the rest area with Karupin in his arms.
Inside the stadium.
No one noticed.
At this moment, in a corner of the rest area of the Toho Kotei Gakuen .
A golden light, invisible to outsiders, emanated from both the human and the cat.
The light intensified, becoming visible upon closer inspection.
The light emanated from Karupin, forming a flowing stream that rapidly entered Ryu's body.
A continuous stream of memories and images flooded Ryu's mind.
Without hesitation, he began to digest and absorb them as usual.
However, this time the absorption speed and amount were greater than usual.
He quickly felt dizzy and lightheaded, and even a deep pain began to throb in his brain.
As time passed,
Ryu's headache intensified, and soon a considerable amount of cold sweat appeared on his forehead.
The sweat gradually spread to his back, eventually soaking the entire back of his jersey.
Huff... Hah... Huff... Hah...
How much time passed, he didn't know.
Ryu's breathing became rapid, his face turned deathly pale, and his lips trembled slightly.
His fists clenched tightly, his brows furrowed, and his expression contorted; he was clearly enduring immense pain.
Ryu dared not cry out, only clenching his teeth tightly.
If you looked closely, you could clearly see traces of blood at the corner of his mouth.
Time passed slowly.
Whistle…
A whistle blew, echoing throughout the arena.
The referee blew the whistle for the fourth quarter, opening the final period of this year's Summer League.
Kamimono and the others got up and walked onto the court.
However, they quickly realized something was wrong.
When they turned around, they saw…
Ryu was still sitting in his seat.
"Ryu…"
Kugawa called out loudly.
However, there was no response from Ryu.
"Could he be asleep?"
Kuroki Ryuichi said.
Kamimono noticed Ryu's body trembling slightly and sensed something was wrong.
He frowned slightly and walked towards Ryu.
Before he reached Ryu, he saw that the other had already stood up from his chair.
He stopped and asked Ryu.
"Ryu, are you alright? You seem to be sweating a lot!"
"I'm fine, I just took a short nap."
Hearing Ryu's reply, Kamimono was relieved.
Ryu let out a long breath, thinking to himself,
'I thought I was going to die, but I didn't expect accelerating the inheritance would be so painful.'
Ryu felt as if his entire body no longer belonged to him.
Lightheaded, tingling, and dizzy.
However, this situation was gradually improving.
Fortunately, he had achieved his goal.
He had successfully obtained the ability he desired.
A slight smile played on his lips.
'Seijuro, let's see whose team is the strongest!'
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