Kuroko's Basketball: I'm not the boss?

When Nash scored, Akashi applauded enthusiastically, but a hint of doubt was in his eyes as he looked at Nash.

[I have a feeling that Nash won't have an easy time against Xiang Yang... Is it just my imagination?]

Without stepping onto the court, Akashi couldn't sense the subtle tension between the two; all he could see was Nash using his physical advantage to overpower Hikaru.

"I never expected you to use such a simple move."

Xiangyang clapped his hands and praised, "That was a good shot."

"Thank you, you played very well too, Xiangyang."

Nash smiled and stepped forward to shake hands with Xiang Yang. It was clear that successfully scoring the basket had put him in a very good mood.

Xiang Yang looked at Nash's outstretched hand but didn't shake it. Instead, he asked doubtfully, "Isn't it a bit too early to shake hands now? Our one-on-one match isn't over yet."

"Uh…"

Nash was taken aback. Just as he was about to say something, he saw Xiang Yang throw the ball over again. He suddenly realized that the winning condition for this one-on-one match was that it would be decided in three points!

So... I'm going to have to fight this bastard at least twice more??

Nash's expression shifted dramatically. Admittedly, the sense of accomplishment after successfully scoring against Xiang Yang's defense was exhilarating. However, the stench emanating from Xiang Yang, a quintessential defensive specialist... he really didn't want to smell it again.

"That old geezer... when I get back from Japan, I'm definitely going to learn from him how to break through defenses!"

"Speaking of which... that old man shouldn't be dead yet, right?"

Chapter 200 If you were Akashi, I'd be your father.

The score is 2-1, with Xiangyang in the lead and Nash having possession of the ball.

This time, Nash continued his offensive approach from the previous round. Facing Xiang Yang's defense, he made no unnecessary moves, opting for a simple, unpretentious step-back breakthrough. He then used his physical advantage to take a step and successfully score.

This time, Xiangyang was mentally prepared and his footwork was very stable during the confrontation, but the difference in physique still prevented him from completing his defense in time. Xiangyang passed to him...

The overall score is now tied at 2-2.

After being scored on by Nash using the same method repeatedly, Xiang Yang frowned slightly, but didn't say much. Instead, he simply threw the ball back to Nash.

Admittedly, Xiang Yang didn't have any problems with his defensive choices in these two rounds. The real reason he couldn't stop Nash from scoring was simply that his physical attributes weren't good enough.

If I were a little taller and stronger... maybe I could guard Nash one-on-one?

Xiang Yang shook his head calmly, dismissing the thought from his mind.

He wasn't the type to complain or blame others. Knowing his own shortcomings, instead of wallowing in self-pity, he chose to focus on improving himself.

However, in this one-on-one match, it's clear that Xiang Yang doesn't have time to improve himself.

Just like playing cards, no matter how much your emotions fluctuate, the cards you're dealt won't change.

Fortunately, this one-on-one match only has three balls... I'm not completely without a chance.

Xiangyang lowered his eyes, watching Nash repeat the same attack, just like the previous two plays. A plan... rose in Xiangyang's mind.

This trick can only be used once; he'll be more wary next time...

Xiang Yang took a deep breath. The situation was now very clear. His only chance to win was to use a surprise move to defend against Nash, then hit the final shot and win this three-ball one-on-one match!

"For you Eagles who revere physical confrontation, you've probably never seen this kind of defensive style before..."

Xiangyang murmured something, but this time he was referring to the language of flowers.

Nash didn't understand what he was saying, but he didn't care. The opportunity to end the game was right in front of him!

A crossover dribble breakthrough, still as simple yet effective as ever.

Nash successfully blew past Xiang Yang by half a body length and squeezed into the vicinity of the paint. Feeling the pressure from Xiang Yang's confrontation, Nash held his breath, pushed off the ground with his outside foot while curling his arm, and made a powerful confrontation!

Nash was very confident. His experience from the first two baskets had already told him that as long as he picked up the speed, Xiang Yang had no way to effectively suppress him in terms of physical confrontation.

However, this time, Nash miscalculated.

The anticipated confrontation did not occur. Nash looked to his side in surprise, only to find that Xiang Yang had somehow moved to the other side and was not confronting him directly.

At this moment, Nash, whose center of gravity had completely shifted, could only watch helplessly as Xiang Yang cut the basketball out of bounds. After struggling slightly with his hand, he still fell heavily to the ground.

boom!

Nash's body made intimate contact with the floor. Ignoring the pain in his back, Nash raised his head in disbelief and looked at...

Yang looked at Akashi again, his expression seemingly saying: Isn't this against the rules?

Akashi responded: "It's really not against the rules!"

"Stop looking at Nash, that was easy defense. I didn't even touch you, so why do you say I fouled?"

Xiang Yang reached out and pulled Nash up from the ground, then shook his finger and stood in the offensive position.

Nash finally realized what was happening. He looked at Xiang Yang, who was already ready to attack, and his face immediately darkened: "Damn it, you did this on purpose? Could you be any more despicable? This isn't basketball!"

Upon hearing this, Xiang Yang's mouth opened slightly, and he made a very surprised expression, saying, "I can take the first half of the sentence as a compliment, but the second half is not."

"Sorry, any shot that the referee didn't call is a good shot."

Xiangyang glanced at Akashi standing on the sidelines and added, "However, we don't have a referee right now. By the way, even if this move were played throughout the entire game, it would absolutely not be called by the referee."

Nash remained silent. As the current national team player for the United States, he had experienced countless games, both big and small, along the way. He naturally understood the principle that "any shot that isn't hyped is a good shot."

"Heh, I'll let you have a shot!"

Nash retorted defiantly, crouching down to take a defensive stance and looking at Xiang Yang with a stern expression.

It would be a lie to say that I wasn't angry at all after losing the chance to end the game.

However, compared to Xiang Yang's defensive abilities, Nash was clearly more willing to go head-to-head with his offensive capabilities.

"Cherish your right to attack this round. If you fail to score, I won't give you another chance."

Nash scoffed, but Xiangyang knew he wasn't talking nonsense...

"Don't worry, Nash, I have plenty of things about me that will open your eyes."

Before he finished speaking, Xiang Yang immediately launched an attack, turning around and feinting before sounding the charge in a fierce battle.

Nash's eyes sharpened, and he instantly followed up with a sliding defense. With his speed not inferior to Xiang Yang's, he used his physical advantages to effectively limit Xiang Yang's ability to attack the basket.

Based on this, as long as Nash is careful to avoid the projection of sunlight, nothing unexpected will happen!

Both Xiangyang and Nash were well aware of this.

As if it were a microcosm of the previous rounds, Xiang Yang retreated after a confrontation to create space, and raised his hand as if to catch the ball.

Unfortunately, Nash, who possessed the Eye of the Demon King, was not fooled. His eyes were fixed on Xiang Yang's hand movements. After realizing that the latter intended to pray, Nash decisively chose not to jump and instead moved closer to Xiang Yang.

"whispering sound…"

The fake Buddha pose failed, and Xiang Yang clicked his tongue inwardly. He dribbled between his legs and stepped back to adjust his offensive rhythm. However, Nash was not going to give him a chance. He continued to press and defend closely, trying to lock Xiang Yang down on the outside!

At this moment, Xiangyang's "danger warning" was triggered.

The hairs on his forearms stood on end, and in Xiangyang's eyes, Nash's outstretched hand as if it were being slowed down.

With a decisive turn and dribble, Xiang Yang narrowly avoided Nash's steal attempt, and high risk often means high reward!

Because of the steal attempt, Nash was out of position, and Xiang Yang didn't let the opportunity pass.

He dribbles straight to the basket!

"Don't underestimate me, you bastard!"

Nash roared and swiftly turned to catch up with Xiang Yang.

Although he couldn't keep up completely, Nash's excellent athleticism gave him the confidence to send the ball flying even if he jumped with his back to the basket!

However, Xiangyang was also aware of this.

With a sudden stop, Xiang Yang stood with the ball in his hands, staring intently at the basket, as if he were really about to shoot.

At that moment, Nash also sprang out from behind Xiang Yang, his large size leaping through the air and blocking out the lights on Xiang Yang.

"I've got this ball!"

Nash's confident voice came from the air, but in the shadows he created, a slight smile appeared on Xiangyang's lips.

"You seem to think... you've got me all figured out?"

Xiangyang's voice suddenly rang out. At that moment, in Nash's ears, his voice sounded so ethereal and elusive.

"How is that possible... You've already combined the balls, what other tricks could you possibly have up your sleeve?"

Before Nash could finish speaking, Xiangyang gave him the answer in the next second.

Xiang Yang took a step forward with one foot off the ground towards the basket, and at the same time, he jumped with both feet, making a jump shot with an exaggerated lateral movement.

To Nash's astonishment, Xiang Yang pushed out with both hands and threw the basketball toward the basket.

Swish!

The crisp, pleasant sound of the net being swished, the "step up and down" sound, reappeared in the world of Kuroko's Basketball.

The score is now 3-2, with Xiangyang winning.

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Supermarket checkout counter

Lingzi was making a phone call with an impatient expression, her right hand tightly gripping the hem of her clothes, which showed that she was quite angry.

As she listened to the sounds coming from her phone, Lingzi's expression grew increasingly angry, as if she was about to explode at any moment. Just then, the phone stopped abruptly, and the other party finally answered.

"Hey?"

Xiangyang's voice came through the phone, and Lingzi couldn't hold back any longer. She started yelling at him, "What are you 'hey' for! Do you know how long it took you to move a case of water? An hour!! In that time, I could have crawled back and forth several times!"

"Uh...sorry, sorry, I completely forgot, there was a little unexpected situation just now..."

Xiang Yang sounded very embarrassed; he had indeed forgotten that Lingzi was waiting for him at the supermarket.

"What kind of emergency could have kept you delayed for so long? Where are you now?"

Reiko asked the person on the other end of the phone.