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

"I was afraid I was imitating it wrong. Turns out, eyesight doesn't improve. Thanks for reminding me, Little Red."

Leaving behind a casual remark, Kise swiftly passed by Akashi. If the Emperor's Eye's predictive interception was useless, Akashi couldn't even defend against Hikaru, let alone Kise.

"Quickly! Reinforce the defense!"

Akashi looked alarmed and immediately turned around, shouting, "Dai! Nebu! Stop him!"

If Kise scores this ball, the score will be reversed again, Kaijo's momentum will rise again, and the outcome will become uncertain once more.

"Of course, how could I let you in so easily!"

Genbu spat and said sternly, then stepped forward to try to block Kise's offensive space.

Kise watched this scene without slowing down at all. Reaching Nebu, he feigned a turn, then took a large step back to the right, rising and leaning back!

Imitation of the fadeaway jump shot (Xiang Yang)

Xiangyang, standing outside the three-point line, watched this scene with a smile on his lips. What could make him happier than Kise imitating his moves at a crucial moment?

"It's not over yet!"

Dai Chihiro, who had been hiding on the court, finally revealed himself. Facing Kise's jump shot, he leaped up and forcefully slammed his right hand towards Kise's face.

Use blindfold defense!

Kise looked at the large hand in front of him, but he was not alarmed. Instead, he glanced at Reo in the distance.

Imitation of shooting from the sky and the ground

*Slap!* A loud slapping sound.

Kise deliberately hit Chihiro's hand with his shooting hand. The basketball bounced twice on the rim before rolling in, and the referee's whistle blew in response.

beep—

Hai Chang No. 7, 2+1 goal stands

Kise calmly sank the free throw, putting the team ahead again.

Chapter 65: The Prelude to the Finale

120:118 Haichang Leading

……

This guy... can't be wrong!

A flawless imitation

At the highly anticipated national competition finals.

Kise finally broke through on the spot.

After watching the game a few times, he was able to imitate the Eye of the Gods and the shot from the sky and the earth.

Akashi couldn't help but smile. "I knew I hadn't misjudged you, Ryota Kise." But…

"If you think counterfeits can beat the real thing, aren't you being a bit too arrogant?"

Looking at the celebrating Kaijo members in front of him, Akashi spoke calmly and indifferently.

"Let me show you the difference between you and me under the same pair of eyes, Ryota."

Akashi received the serve with one hand and slowly approached Kise, while loudly directing his teammates to move.

"It's a shame you don't have the instincts of a point guard, Ryota."

Akashi spoke with a hint of regret, then tossed the basketball with his right hand, sending it flying straight toward the basket.

Kise's expression froze for a moment. Shoot directly? Wait…

The basketball lost momentum as it flew toward the basket and then slowly fell, landing precisely in the space that Genwu had created in the paint using his size advantage!

Genbu discerned the ball's trajectory, grinned, and said, "You're really something, Akashi!" He then jumped up, caught the basketball with both hands, and was about to dunk it alley-oop.

At that moment, a golden light flashed by—it was Kise!

After anticipating Akashi's passing intention, he immediately mimicked Aomine's speed, rushing from the top of the arc to the paint, then instantly transforming into Kagami, enhancing his jumping ability, and finally, transforming into Murasakibara! At this moment, the entire area above the basket was Kise's territory!

However, Nebu was no pushover either. Kise's sudden appearance did startle him, but the reason the Five Generals are the Five Generals is because they can do things that ordinary people cannot.

Oh no! Kise saw through Nebu's plan, but it was too late. Even he couldn't do much more while jumping in the air without any foothold.

"Akashi!"

Takeshi made a quick decision and immediately changed his movement to pass the ball back to Akashi.

"I told you, Ryota, even with the Emperor's Eye, you still don't have the sense of smell of a point guard... What?!"

Akashi's expression suddenly changed halfway through his speech. In the Emperor's Eye, he saw Xiangyang suddenly appear and cut off Genbu's pass. Before he could react, the ball had already been intercepted by the darting Xiangyang.

“You seem to have misunderstood something, Akashi-san.”

Xiangyang dribbles the ball with one hand, a broad smile on his face.

"If I looked away from those damn eyes, I don't think I'd be any weaker than you."

While Akashi and Kise were locked in a mental battle using the Emperor's Eye, Hikaru, though unable to participate, possessed an absolutely top-tier ability to read the court.

If you can't keep up with Akashi's thinking, why not just follow the thinking of basketball? As long as you're in a place where Rakuzan can score, you won't have to worry about not being able to see through Akashi's organizational intentions.

The veins on Akashi's forehead bulged. Even when he reverted to his more docile first personality, being repeatedly suppressed by Hikaru's offensive momentum still infuriated him.

Oh, you're in a hurry, but I'm not!

Xiangyang did not pass the ball to [the player] immediately.

Instead of playing, Kise slowly dribbled the ball across midfield. He was slowing down the pace to give Kise a chance to catch his breath.

The flawless imitation is indeed phenomenal; in this state, Kise is even vaguely comparable to Aomine in Zone mode. However, there are drawbacks. The stamina consumption is too great! Imitating the moves of three or four people in one offensive round, at this pace, Kise wouldn't even last five minutes!

With the 24-second shot clock about to expire, Xiang Yang was about to try his luck with a long-range three-pointer when he saw Kise suddenly run up to his side.

Hmm? This distance, could it be that you...

After a brief moment of thought, Xiangyang seemed to understand something and handed the ball to Kise. At this moment, both of them were standing two steps away from the three-point line, seemingly posing no threat.

Akashi's pupils shifted slightly, and then he hurriedly shouted anxiously, "Hayama! Go up and defend!"

Huh? He's standing so far away, there's no need to be on guard.

Hayama's expression was strange, but he still obeyed Akashi's order and moved towards Kise, but it was too late.

Kise pushed up his nose as if to adjust his glasses, then shifted his weight and jumped from two steps outside the three-point line!

Imitation - Long-Range Three-Pointer (Midorima)

A super-long-range three-pointer with an exaggerated arc sliced ​​through the air above the arena. The lights shone on the ball, casting a shadow that reflected on Ye Shan's astonished face, mouth agape. At that moment, everyone in the stands fell silent.

After Kise finished shooting, he pushed up the bridge of his nose again, then turned around and went back to the court without even glancing at the basket.

beep—

Hai Chang No. 7's three-pointer is valid.

123:118 Haichang Leading

There are only three minutes left.

"You're really something!"

Xiangyang rushed over and grabbed Kise's head, rubbing it wildly. Kise's three-pointer not only widened the gap but also gave Rakuzan a signal: they had to man-mark him from now on, or they would be killed by Kise imitating Midorima's shots.

In the audience

Watching this scene, Takao nudged Midorima's arm and teased, "That guy can even imitate you now, Shin-chan."

Midorima pushed up his glasses, pretending not to care, and didn't say anything, but his clenched fist betrayed him; his heart was not as calm as it appeared.

On the court, Akashi looked at Kise and couldn't help but exclaim, "Ryota, you're really good."

At this point, Akashi suddenly changed the subject and said sharply, "However, you're still a hundred years away from defeating Rakuzan!"

With three minutes remaining and a five-point deficit, the situation no longer allowed Akashi to slowly organize and exploit Kaijo's weaknesses. Fortunately, Rakuzan's overall strength was formidable; even if one player scored a basket, they could still stretch Kaijo's defense. Reo and Nebu each scored a basket, tying the score again. Fortunately, Kise didn't disappoint, hitting another 2+1 play to widen the gap to three points once more.

126:123 Haichang Leading

With 47 seconds left in the game, Los Angeles has possession of the ball.

"Defense! Defense! Fight for your lives! If you stop this ball, it's over!"

Kasamatsu clapped his hands and stood on the field shouting that at this point, they could no longer help on the offensive end; all they could do was defend to reduce Kise's burden.

Akashi held the ball with one hand, his pupils spinning wildly. Opposite him, Kise's right pupil was also spinning at a rapid pace. The two were constantly testing and clashing on a mental level, trying to seize the opponent's momentary weakness. In this tense final moment, the situation on the court seemed to take an odd turn.

The two teams' star players seemed to be competing in a battle of wills, standing motionless at the top of the arc, only their pupils constantly shifting. The remaining eight players on the field were frantically making runs, one side trying to find an opportunity to score and turn the tide, while the other side wanted to hold onto the ball and put an end to the game.

Damn it! Did he use too much bait? This guy…

Dai Qianxun originally wanted to use her low profile to help Akashi pass the ball, but the game had already entered the fourth quarter, and his presence was becoming increasingly prominent. Under these circumstances, how could Xiangyang let him run around freely?

While blocking Dai Qianxun, Xiangyang's eyes kept glancing towards the top of the arc.

You absolutely mustn't let me down... genius.

(Only one chapter today, but I'll update it all at midnight tomorrow! Because I'm getting recommended this week, updating more will give me a data advantage!)

The last two chapters are a set, and it would be strange to release them separately as separate chapters... so I'll just release them together on Monday at midnight. Sorry, brothers, please understand. I guarantee at least four chapters on Monday at midnight, and there should be five chapters in total!

If you don't understand... please be gentle with your criticism, brothers.

Chapter 66 The Final Clash

No, no matter how we attack, he will block the ball.

Akashi frowned slightly. In the spiritual world, he had fought Kise hundreds of times, but without exception, he had no chance against Kise in his perfect state.

Kise was secretly delighted: No problem! I can defend this ball.

"Ryota, do you still remember when we were in junior high?"

Akashi spoke slowly, a hint of reminiscence flashing across his face.

Kise paused slightly, and before he could speak, Akashi continued, "Back then, when I removed Haizaki Shogo from the starting lineup and gave him to you, he came to me and had a huge argument with me."