Kuroko's Basketball template: the king of slacking off, Shohoku's strongest sixth man.

The entire room fell silent.

Even Yangping and the others stopped counting money, and coins fell all over the floor.

cute?

This bald head looks like it could kill a bull with a single charge, exuding the aura of a ruthless bandit.

What's so cute about it?

Is your aesthetic system infected with a virus?

"real!"

"Round and plump, like a red chestnut!"

Haruko stepped forward and actually stood on tiptoe to gently pat Sakuragi's head.

"It feels really good!"

"Sakuragi-kun, you look energetic!"

"They look more motivated now!"

boom--!

Sakuragi Hanamichi felt like he had ascended to heaven.

His soul seemed to have left his body, dancing a hula in the clouds, surrounded by pink cherubs blowing trumpets.

"Cute... Haruko-san said I'm cute..."

He smiled foolishly, tears of happiness streaming down his face, completely melting away.

However, Matsui, who was standing behind Haruko, hid behind Fujii and muttered to himself:

"Where's the cuteness...? It's terrifying...like a recently released serial killer..."

……

Happy times are always fleeting.

During recess, a group of delinquent teenagers wearing high-collar school uniforms walked down the corridor.

The one leading the group was Horita Tokuo, a third-year student.

Since Mitsui returned to the basketball team, Tokuo and his group have stopped causing trouble for the team.

But seeing his former nemesis Sakuragi in this state, how could he possibly let go of the opportunity to mock him?

"Hahaha!"

Denan pointed at Sakuragi, laughing so hard tears streamed down his face, and slapped his thigh:

"Hey! Sakuragi! What's with that hairstyle? It's pretty unique!"

"Did you decide to become a monk because you were heartbroken? Or were you traumatized by a breakup?"

"Wow, that's so cool!"

"With that bald head, he probably doesn't even need to turn on the lights at night, right? What an energy-saving genius!"

The henchmen next to him also joined in the commotion:

"Dude, I think he's gone crazy from playing basketball so much!"

Sakuragi's eyes instantly turned cold.

His original simple and honest demeanor had vanished, replaced by a chilling aura of ferocity.

His brown pupils contracted slightly, like an enraged beast, and the temperature in the air seemed to drop a few degrees.

De Nan's laughter stopped abruptly, like a duck whose neck had been choked.

Staring into those eyes, he felt a chill run down his spine, and cold sweat instantly broke out.

This guy...

Although he joined the basketball team, he is still essentially the same Sakuragi Hanamichi who strikes fear into the hearts of junior high school students!

Sakuragi's fists clenched so tightly they cracked, and the veins on his arms bulged.

If it were before, these people would be lying on the ground counting stars by now.

but……

"call……"

Sakuragi closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and then slowly exhaled.

Lin Bei's words came to mind.

There's also Coach Anzai's kind face, and the gorilla's words, "We're going to dominate the nation."

"hateful……"

Sakuragi gritted his teeth and forced his fist open.

"If it weren't for Zone..."

"If it weren't for avoiding a suspension..."

He whirled around, his bald head pointing at De Nan and the others, and roared:

"What's so funny! How can mortals understand the realm of genius! Open your minds!"

After saying that, he strode back to the classroom, leaving De Nan and the others bewildered in the wind.

"B-Big brother, was he trying to kill someone just now?"

"Shut up! That...that's basketball player etiquette! He's changed..."

……

After school, at the Shohoku basketball gym.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

The intense dribbling sounds and the squeaking of sneakers on the floor intertwined, creating a passionate symphony.

The air was filled with the smell of sweat.

Although they have already qualified for the county competition.

But this did not make the Shohoku team relax.

"gather!"

Ayako's voice rang out.

When Akagi is not around, she has to take on the responsibility of managing the team.

"Our next opponent is Buri."

Ayako's gaze swept over everyone.

He paused for two seconds on Sakuragi's bald head, his lips twitching violently.

I forced myself to hold back my laughter, and almost suffered internal injuries from holding it in.

"Although outsiders say that Wuzai is the weakest of the four, and was defeated by Hainan and Ryonan."

"but!"

Ayako suddenly raised her voice:

"We at Shohoku have no reason to underestimate our opponents!"

"Our goal isn't to win one or two games, but to dominate the nation!"

"yes!!"

The crowd roared in unison, their momentum unstoppable.

"Alright, let's continue training! Scrimmage in groups!"

As the whistle blew, the stadium erupted once again.

Lin Bei stood outside the three-point line, lazily watching the situation on the court.

He was observing the practical effects of this "braised egg".

"Pass the ball!"

Sakuragi let out a loud roar and forced his way out of the paint.

Ryota Miyagi made a bounce pass, and the ball flew precisely towards Sakuragi.

"Hmph, just you wait and see!"

Sakuragi caught the ball without hesitation.

Instead of dribbling haphazardly as before, he turned around and lowered his center of gravity.

Feeling the reduced resistance from his hair, he felt his speed was astonishing, as if he had unloaded a heavy burden.

step!

He passed Kakuta in a single step, as fast as a red lightning bolt.

As Rukawa came over to cover, Sakuragi's eyes flashed with a sharp light.

"You damn fox! Get out of my way!"

He jumped up suddenly.

With an explosive burst of terrifying jumping power, he soared into the air like a rocket, and the floor seemed to shake.

Rukawa Kaede also jumped up to block the shot, his eyes sharp.

But in mid-air, Sakuragi forcibly twisted his waist.

Using his core strength to push aside Rukawa Kaede, he slammed the ball hard into the basket with one hand.

"That's... a genius's thunderous dunk!!"

"Clang!!!"

A loud bang, like a thunderclap from a clear sky.

The basketball hoop shook violently, groaning under the strain.

Rukawa landed, took a step back, and his eyes narrowed slightly.

The power of this shot... has increased.

Moreover, that indomitable spirit is truly different now.

"nice shot!!"

Ayako waved her paper fan excitedly on the sidelines, her eyes shining:

"Sakuragi! You're getting better and better!"

"His movements are much more decisive than before! Is this the power of a bald man?"

Sakuragi, hanging from the basketball hoop, smugly touched his bald head and laughed heartily.

"Of course!"

"I'm a genius!"

"Especially after I got that amazing new hairstyle, I feel like my brain is breathing air!"

"Sports intelligence has taken over! This is the power of science!"

"That lazybones Master Lin may be unreliable most of the time, but his 'Bald Head Becomes Stronger' technique is actually quite effective!"

After saying that, he gave Lin Bei a thumbs up on the sidelines, revealing a set of bright white teeth.

Lin Bei was drinking water.

Upon hearing this, he spat it all out with a "pfft," nearly choking to death.

He watched the guy running around the field like a red light bulb.

I really thought I was a single-celled organism that became stronger because of getting a haircut. I was trying so hard not to laugh that my stomach hurt.

"This guy... he's a real character."

Lin Bei wiped his mouth, but the smile in his eyes gradually faded, turning into a deep look.

Although the reason was made up.

But Sakuragi's eyes have definitely changed.

That kind of awareness that allows one to abandon even one's image without hesitation in order to become stronger, that kind of do-or-die spirit.

This is the most terrible.