Basketball miracles

Chapter 164 [Why are you kneeling down before me?]

After saying goodbye to Mitsui Hisashi, Xiao Tu returned to the hotel. Bored, he decided to open the treasure chests again; there were still five golden treasure chests he hadn't opened yet.

If I open a treasure chest now, will I get an ability related to acting? Then I can film movies and have fun during the NBA offseason, and it'll be easier to meet beautiful women.

I'm now a Titan, bursting with energy. If I didn't have a girlfriend, I'd be driven crazy.

With my looks, it would be reasonable for me to have several girlfriends.

Xiao Tu thought now was a good time to open treasure chests, and he sensed a golden treasure chest. He figured he'd have to open it sooner or later anyway, and he couldn't just save all the chests and go back to 1985 or 2003 to open them.

He opened a golden treasure chest, and a flash of red light flew into his body. He immediately knew that something good had come out.

Talents usually have dazzling special effects, but this was the first time he'd seen red light. He received the information that it was a talent unrelated to basketball.

The Voice: "An impressive voice can attract more fans. Having this talent can make you a top singer, enhancing your charisma. (A talent that cannot be shared by different bodies)."

Xiao Tu was stunned for a full half minute. "I wanted a talent for performing arts, but I got a talent for singing instead?"
Enhancing my charm? I'm now hopelessly addicted to the succubus path.

Although Xiao Tu wasn't tone-deaf in his previous life, his voice wasn't exactly good either. Even the power forward from the 80s couldn't sing well; he tried singing with Madonna and was ridiculed.

The Voice of China is naturally very powerful and suitable for a transmigrator like Xiao Tu. He quickly realized that he could become a singing god.

Although I know nothing about music right now, as long as I learn some basic music theory, I can become a great "singer-songwriter".

I don't even need to go far. By 2003, a simple online search will yield tons of classic songs. I have a ten-year music library to choose from.

Since different bodies cannot be shared, I cannot sing in other worlds.

So, should I sing in this world? I definitely wouldn't have time to hold a concert, but it's fine to just dabble in it.

A good voice can indeed enhance a person's charm, and actors also need to practice their voices.

For example, Benedict Cumberbatch, nicknamed "Sherlock," has a great voice; his deep, magnetic voice is impressive. Even without showing his face, many people recognize him immediately. He has considerable charisma; he can even teach people how to sit on the toilet in style.

Conversely, if an actor's voice is not good, and they need to use dubbing to avoid being out of character, it will be very awkward.

Xiao Tu decided not to open the remaining four golden treasure chests. He was certain he couldn't have his wish fulfilled, and opening them separately would at least offer some surprise. If he opened them all today, there would be no more anticipation.

Before entering the NBA, he had no chance of obtaining high-level treasure chests in this world, not even bronze ones. This was the only thing that bothered him, and he could only rely on his own hard work and practice.

The good news is that the basketball skills he draws all have five times the experience, so he can use them quickly and just needs to keep increasing his proficiency.

After taking a shower, Xiao Tu had a good night's sleep on the hotel bed and woke up feeling refreshed the next morning.

There are outdoor sports fields near the hotel; Japanese people really enjoy sports. Tokyo not only has basketball courts, but also soccer fields and baseball fields, and many people gather outside to play during holidays.

February temperatures of 3-10 degrees Celsius are also suitable for young people to exercise; just wear more layers.

The two met in the hotel lobby. Mitsui Hisashi was wearing sportswear and had tied his long hair up with a hair tie.

Xiao Tu asked with a smile, "Didn't you sleep well last night?"

Mitsui Hisashi's face was pale, and his smile was bitter. "Yeah, I haven't played basketball in a long time, I'm a little excited."

How could Mitsui Hisashi dare not come on the special mission assigned by his father? Not only did he have to come, but he also had to report back to his father when he got home.

The two did not take a car, but walked to the stadium to warm up.

Several people were already playing on one half of the court; their skill level was extremely low, and they were all students who were not very tall.

At 184cm, Mitsui Hisashi is quite tall for a Japanese person, and he could even play center on a streetball court. In the anime *Slam Dunk*, where characters are measured barefoot, it's clearly shown that Mitsui Hisashi and Xiao Tu, who is 185cm tall barefoot, are roughly the same height.

Sakuragi Hanamichi's height of 189.2 cm in the manga would be reported as 193 cm in the US. He was only 15 years old when he entered high school, so theoretically he could still grow taller, and his future was limitless.

Xiao Tu felt that the Japanese basketball players in this world were extraordinary; Sakuragi's talent was definitely enough to make him a player in the NBA in the future. In fact, his talent would be top-tier even in the NBA; he could jump from the free-throw line to the rim and attempt a dunk in his first year of high school, which was truly unbelievable.

Sakuragi has a superhuman physique, yet there are still quite a few high school students in Japan who can rival him; these people are very strong.

Xiao Tu picked up his newly bought basketball and began "warming up." He took three steps, jumped lightly, and dunked with both hands. He then tried dribbling between his legs, behind his back, and turning dribbling. To his delight, he found that his dribbling was much better than the two forwards. His original dribbling skills were not bad; he had muscle memory.

Xiao Tu tried throwing techniques from both expert and novice players; his movements were beautiful but not accurate enough.

He also tried a jump shot, maintaining the correct shooting form and power even without muscle memory, but his accuracy was far lower than that of a forward. It felt like he used to be a very accurate shooter, but hadn't practiced in a long time.

His shooting percentage is unlikely to reach the level of a forward, but it is more accurate than that of the original owner who was not good at jump shots.

He can smoothly execute the Euro step, a move that power forwards excel at, and his fadeaway jump shot and step-back jump shot are both aesthetically pleasing.

Comfortable, so comfortable.

This is the height I wanted—not too tall, so I can make more moves and play more flexibly.

No matter which brand I sign with, my sneakers will sell like hotcakes. I'll be more popular than any power forward in the 80s, and I'll definitely be a high draft pick in the NBA draft.

Xiao Tu got excited and dribbled the ball, wanting to call Mitsui Hisashi over for a one-on-one match. It's more fun when someone's guarding you; no matter how smooth your moves are, it's not the same as a real game.

"What are you doing? Come and play ball." Xiao Tu waved, but the other person remained standing on the sidelines, not coming over.

When Xiao Tu got closer, he found Mitsui Hisashi with tears streaming down his face, trembling on the spot.

Mitsui Hisashi suddenly felt his legs go weak, and like Mr. Tree, he collapsed to his knees. "I...I want to play basketball, I want to play basketball!"

Xiao Tu broke out in a cold sweat: "If you want to play basketball, then play! Why are you kneeling down for me?!"

"Waaaaah~ Hey?" Mitsui stopped crying abruptly, just like Charlotte who had just been diagnosed with AIDS and said she couldn't take care of her mother in her old age.

The classic scene from the manga appeared ahead of schedule, and it wasn't touching at all. The people playing basketball on the other half of the court stopped and looked this way, probably thinking foreigners were bullying Japanese players.

Having no other choice, Xiao Tu first asked Mitsui Hisashi to come and chat with him on the sidelines.

Xiao Tu already knew some things from reading the comics, but he still needed to hear someone recall an episode first. That's how making friends works; Xiao Tu couldn't stand seeing his companion cry without doing anything, even if that companionship job was subpar.

Xiao Tu never considered himself particularly smart, but his emotional intelligence was quite high. He only said a few words before Mitsui Hisashi began to tell his story.

Xiao Tu's voice was very soothing to Mitsui Hisashi, and he unconsciously felt the urge to confide in him.

Xiao Tu has gained the talent of "Good Voice", and his succubus attributes have been enhanced once again. His voice is not only pleasant to listen to, but it also makes people feel good about him and think he is reliable.

Mitsui Hisashi lived in the south of Kanagawa Prefecture, where he owned a house and farmland, and lived a very happy life.

He was once the county's best player in junior high school and led Wushi Junior High School to the championship.

He rejected an offer from Ryonan High School because he admired former Japanese national team player and coach Mitsuyoshi Anzai, and instead joined the Shohoku High School basketball team. During his first practice match, he injured his left knee because he was too eager to prove himself. While he was recovering from his injury, center Takenori Akagi became the team's core player, and this disparity caused him a strong sense of frustration.

He was eager to get back on the court, but ended up injuring his left knee again and was forced to rest.

Mitsui Hisashi could not accept being "dispensable" on the basketball team, especially after missing the first year's prefectural tournament, when the team did not show any expectation for his return.

“Shohoku team couldn’t even get past the first round, they were eliminated in one game, but no one came to find me…” Mitsui wiped away his tears. “So I didn’t go back to the team, I gave up on myself, hung out with delinquents, and didn’t play basketball for two years.”

It was a tragic story, but Xiao Tu almost laughed, though he managed to hold it in.

He suddenly realized that Mitsui Hisashi's story and the story of "Muscle Man" had many similarities. They had both succeeded and then given up on themselves after losing their legs.

Of course, Mitsui Hisashi wasn't as successful as the "Demon Muscle Man." The good news is he didn't become a cripple, which made him much luckier than Oni-Oh! Tatsumi.

After Mitsui calmed down, Xiao Tu patted him on the shoulder and said seriously, "You should go back to the basketball team."

"Why? They don't need me at all." Mitsui Hisashi got a little angry when he thought about this.

"Of course they need you. They're a terrible team that got eliminated in the first round. The players have absolutely no fighting spirit, right? You'll be the core of their perimeter offense when you go back. If I join the Shohoku basketball team because of you, then you'll have brought back a savior."

By then, you'll at least be a Morpheus.

(End of this chapter)