Yuuto received the pass. Seeing this, Aomine immediately concentrated.
"Come on, Yuuto!"
"No need for you to say!"
Smack~
Yuuto's five fingers tapped on the basketball simultaneously. The power gathered at one point endowed the basketball with huge kinetic energy.
"Tōhō's wild cat's dribble?"
"Little trick!"
Aomine let out a cold snort and accelerated to stick close.
Almost simultaneously, Yuuto's fingers slapped the ball again to go around to the other side.
The moment the basketball bounced up, it was like a flash of thunder passing by.
Such flashy dribbling was presented by Yuuto in the simplest and most effective way.
"Smack!"
Yuuto grabbed the bouncing basketball and accelerated past Aomine's side.
The latter turned around hurriedly, body as if boneless, twisting his foot to complete a turn extremely smoothly.
The two crossed the three-point line almost simultaneously.
Free-throw line.
Yuuto gathered the ball vigorously and then jumped high.
"Your basketball is really boring, Yuuto!" Aomine jumped along, one arm firmly blocking the basketball's path.
"So you are still a brat who hasn't grown up until now. Go back to find your mother, Aomine!"
Yuuto swung his arm and threw the ball out.
The basketball spun through Aomine's palm, tearing the air, and finally fell into the net with a "swish."
Ball in!
Homi Academy 4:3!
"The ball went in!"
"Yuuto!"
"He proved he defeated Teiko's ace Aomine Daiki one-on-one!"
"Homi Academy overtook the lead. For them, this is absolutely a dream start!"
The scene boiled over, and the TV commentator was dumbfounded.
This is an opening that no one expected before the game.
Tochigi Prefecture people not only defended against Teiko's offensive but also defeated Teiko's ace head-on on the offensive end relying on Yuuto's Finger of God.
Fans from Tochigi Prefecture were simply going crazy.
And Fujimura Kentaro.
He was completely stunned.
"Impossible, how is this possible?"
He didn't dare to believe that Yuuto could actually win in a one-on-one against Aomine.
In his mind, Aomine is simply a monster that cannot be defeated.
"Worthy of a monster-exclusive shot."
"Indeed. Shooting twice in the air, that hang time plus the use of fakes, Yuuto deserves the name of a genius."
High school head coaches from Tokyo also came to the scene today.
They wouldn't miss Yuuto's game against the Teiko Five.
Sure enough.
Yuuto gave them a surprise the first time he faced Aomine. This Mirage Shot looks like high-grade goods at first glance.
And Aomine?
His interest has been aroused by Yuuto.
Next possession.
He actively asked Akashi for the ball, completely ignoring Fujimura who also wanted to try again.
Compared to Fujimura, Akashi would of course choose Aomine.
"Rare to see you so motivated." Akashi threw the ball to Aomine's hand.
Of course, Aomine is motivated.
He hasn't met an opponent who makes him treat them seriously for a long time.
"Here I come, Yuuto."
Yuuto hooked his finger in response.
Simply dribbled a few times to adjust, then Aomine suddenly moved without any warning.
Yuuto entangled him.
At this stage of Teiko, there is no need to worry about double teams. The Death Coil talent can exert 100% of its power.
Aomine launched a fierce attack, speed as fast as ever, chilling people.
But...
"Blocked?"
"Fake, right? That Aomine Daiki was actually defended one-on-one?"
"Can't even enter the three-point line?"
"..."
The audience was going crazy.
Because under Yuuto's death defense, Aomine couldn't even step into the three-point line.
However, this is just the beginning.
"Interesting." Aomine didn't plan to play (toy around) anymore. "This way of playing is not my style."
Yuuto already knew what would happen next.
Sure enough.
The next second, Aomine's entire aura changed. After patting the basketball quickly back and forth with both hands, under the gaze of everyone, the basketball actually slipped out of his hand.
"Turnover?!" Someone exclaimed.
How could it be a turnover?
This guy's ball sense is monster-level.
Yuuto not only didn't step forward to fight for the basketball but retreated a step at the fastest speed.
"Step~"
Yuuto's retreating foot landed. Almost simultaneously, Aomine bent over and killed in front of him. That seemingly lost dribble had been scooped back by his long arm.
"Hmm?" Aomine was surprised, revealing a surprised expression for the first time since the game started.
"How many times do you think I've played against you?" Yuuto's defense was solid as a rock.
"Don't understand what you're saying!" Aomine almost never stops once he starts moving, unless he puts the ball into the basket.
He soon displayed an offensive that was more than twice as fierce as before.
Some fans saw it, terrified to the point of not knowing their bodies were leaning against the back of the chair.
Too chaotic!
Every movement exceeded conventions. This is not the basketball people often see.
This is street basketball, famous worldwide for flashiness. The offensive means are so complex, only what you can't think of, nothing he can't do.
This playing style complements Aomine's innate body flexibility and balance, exploding with an effect far greater than 1+1=2.
But...
"Aomine actually can't get past?"
Teiko's head coach had already stood up.
Aomine, who has always been invincible, would one day be defended to the point of not being able to enter the inside line.
Too incredible.
Kise Ryōta, Kuroko Tetsuya, and Momoi Satsuki on the bench revealed the same expression.
Their mouths opened wide, eyes staring like cowbells, surprise beyond words.
They knew Yuuto was strong, but didn't expect him to be this strong.
"This feeling... truly long time no see."
Aomine got more excited the more he played.
Yuuto, who was defending him alone, was already cursing in his heart.
The higher this charcoal head's fighting spirit, the faster the speed, and the harder to defend.
His memories of fighting Aomine so many times, he can still feel the pressure coming from Aomine now.
"Smack!"
The basketball smashed towards Yuuto's face. He instinctively threw his head back. Aomine took this opportunity to fling his body violently, bending over to pass through Yuuto's side.
"Passed!"
"Can't defend it after all?"
"Worthy of Aomine Daiki, Teiko's ace!"
"..."
Tokyo guys finally breathed a sigh of relief.
However.
Akashi, who was staring at the situation here all along, discovered something wrong immediately.
"Daiki!" He reminded, and Aomine noticed the abnormality almost simultaneously.
He looked sideways slightly and actually saw Yuuto, with his back to him, arms sticking out like claws straight for the basketball.
Eagle Spear!
"Like it? This is specially prepared for you, damn n—!"
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