This matter goes back a few days.
After obtaining the Light and Shadow combination of Taiga Kagami and Tetsuya Kuroko...
The ambition buried deep in Riko Aida's heart was activated.
Especially the next day when Ryota Kise ran to Seirin to invite Kuroko, just like in the original work.
Riko Aida targeted Kaijo.
Generation of Miracles—strong beyond belief, just as rumored.
That Ryota Kise, with just one look, copied Taiga Kagami's moves and displayed them in an even stronger form.
She had never seen such a terrifying player.
That learning ability was uniquely gifted; in moments, he could surpass years or even decades of hard work by others.
However.
Not completely without a chance.
Kagami and Kuroko gave her enough confidence.
Possessing this Light and Shadow combination, they might not necessarily lose the game.
But this required practice.
So, Riko Aida went home and begged her father to schedule a practice match with Kaijo.
As for the several Kings and Touou in Tokyo, she didn't schedule them because they were protagonists for the main event (later).
Thus.
This match was finalized.
...
This day.
Yuuto arrived at the subway to meet Momoi, taking the train to Kanagawa together.
"You look in a good mood."
"Hehe, because after knowing Ah-Yu also came to Tokyo, Dai-chan has been training hard all summer."
"That's really good news..."
"So Ah-Yu be careful, Dai-chan is very serious this time. By the way, I'll visit Seiho to find you some other day?"
"You want to gather intelligence, right?"
"Just incidentally."
Momoi Satsuki actually knew that gathering intelligence on Seiho wasn't very meaningful.
She couldn't predict the actions of those six geniuses; she could only target their teammates.
But there were two exceptions.
Yuuto and Akashi.
Besides extremely strong individual ability, they possessed unparalleled leadership attributes.
These attributes would disrupt her deployment; one slip-up and she might even be used by them in reverse.
So.
She really just simply wanted to go play, and incidentally give the coach an explanation.
"Whatever." Yuuto didn't mind, finding a seat after the subway doors opened.
Soon.
They arrived at the destination.
Yuuto came to the third-floor stands and met Midorima, who also came to watch.
"Midorin?" Momoi looked at Midorima strangely.
Although he did some disguise, that Shutoku uniform and unique green hair still betrayed him.
"!!!" Midorima jolted violently. "How did you find me?"
"If you want to disguise, at least change out of that uniform first." Yuuto didn't even want to roast him. "Also, who goes out holding a frog toy in their hand?"
"This isn't a toy; this is today's lucky item for Cancer." Midorima said seriously to Yuuto.
On the court.
Half of victory belongs to strength, the other half to luck.
These guys who didn't do their utmost would never understand his persistence and obsession.
"Gaining confidence from such fictitious things—are you a brat?"
"Hmph, that's why I can't talk to you guys."
Yuuto, Aomine, Akashi, etc., were all the same.
They wouldn't understand.
The three-point shot is the sharpest weapon on the basketball court; every shot is a gamble.
Especially in decisive moments, every shot requires gathering everything.
"Clarification: only Midorin can't talk to Ah-Yu and the others." Momoi silently added a stab.
This annoyed Midorima.
He pretended to be calm and adjusted his glasses. "I originally thought you would be slightly different from Aomine and the others. Now it seems you're no different."
Aomine hated Yuuto's utilitarian basketball style, but Midorima approved of it extremely.
Using the simplest, most effective way to complete the offense and win—that is the truth of basketball.
"Unlike you, I won't pin my hopes on inanimate objects."
Pinpoint against wheat awn (Tit for tat).
Having joined two of the Three Kings of Tokyo respectively, they were destined to meet on the court later.
Seeing the atmosphere wasn't right, Momoi quickly laughed it off. "The match is starting."
"Maybe this year will really be as Ah-Yu said: Tokyo area won't just have Touou and the Three Kings."
Hearing this, Midorima shifted his gaze.
If Momoi Satsuki said so, she must have gathered some useful intelligence. He waited for the follow-up.
...
"Besides Kuroko-kun, they welcomed a returnee freshman this year. He played in the US before and was influenced by basketball over there."
"Is it that guy with double eyebrows?"
"Eh? Ah-Yu knows Kagami-kun?"
"Don't know him, but the muscles on his body tell me he's pretty good. Strength, speed, endurance—all top-tier. Especially the leg muscles; like springs installed."
Hearing this.
Momoi's eyes flashed. What Yuuto said was spot on with the intelligence she gathered.
That first-year named Taiga Kagami possessed astonishing athletic talent.
Fast jumping speed, sufficient jump height.
Plus Tetsuya Kuroko, Seirin quickly entered her field of vision.
...
The problem was.
How did Ah-Yu see that?
Midorima also restrained his expression, staring unblinkingly at Yuuto's eyes.
Regarding Yuuto.
The Generation of Miracles had speculations about some of his abilities.
Including his eyes, which could change viewpoints in the brain, looking down from above the court with no blind spots in 360 degrees.
But whether other abilities were hidden remained unknown for now.
Now it seemed he could also see some body data of players.
On the court.
The game started.
Right off the bat, Taiga Kagami helped Seirin win the jump ball with overwhelming jumping ability.
Seeing this scene, Midorima couldn't help but glance at Yuuto again.
He was almost certain now: Yuuto possessed the ability to see player physical capabilities and visualize them in data form.
First attack of the game, Seirin took the initiative as guests, giving Kaijo a blow to the head.
Taiga Kagami received Kuroko's pass and used a violent dunk to tear the rim down.
"Tore the rim down?!"
"Are you kidding me? Unbelievable!"
This scene startled the Kaijo people, thinking they encountered some monster.
But after observation, they found it was a loose screw.
Arrogant Kaijo completely disregarded Seirin.
Playing against Seirin, they even planned to use half the court, and the hoop was old and needed repair.
Furthermore, they didn't even sub Kise in.
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