LIGHTNOVELWORLD Chapter 12: Chapter 12: Didn't You Eat? Even Grasshoppers Can Jump Higher Than You!
In his previous life, Shigure Akito was used to mocking NBA players, and with the excitement of the moment, he couldn't control his words. The moment the taunt left his mouth, he regretted it.
He clearly remembered that Nijimura was quite skilled in karate, and this was the same person who had turned Haizaki Shogo into a well-behaved dog during their middle school years.
Thinking about Haizaki's awful personality...
Who knows what kind of painful lessons he endured under Nijimura's hands to be tamed so 'obediently.'
It must have been...
an extremely painful lesson.
Shigure Akito had no desire to experience that again.
He quickly forced a friendly smile at Nijimura, hoping to win him over with his kindness. However, he never expected that to make Nijimura's eyes look even more hostile.
Shigure Akito: "...."
Uhh...
It seems like Nijimura Shuzo's gaze got even fiercer.
After scoring, Shigure Akito passed the ball back.
It was now Nijimura Shuzo's turn to attack, and it was clear that his offensive drive was extremely strong.
With his triple-threat posture, he faked a shot and quickly followed with a series of sharp dribbles.
Akito felt his scalp tingle.
This move looked simple, but the way Nijimura Shuzo executed it was almost demonic. His skills were terrifying.
Akito defended cautiously. He had hoped that with his 'Stealing' ability, he might be able to match up against Nijimura, but the reality was he didn't even get a chance to get close!
Nijimura Shuzo's timing was perfect!
Whenever Shigure Akito made a move to get closer, Nijimura immediately used a jab step to force him back.
His movements were fast and convincing!
Akito was too scared to attempt stealing the ball and had to be careful not to fall too far behind. If he did, Nijimura would probably take advantage with a fake shot!
For a while, Akito was stuck, unable to move forward or backward, desperately trying to maintain the dangerous defensive balance between them.
But luckily...
He barely managed to hold his ground!
Nijimura's sharp gaze locked onto Akito, constantly analyzing him.
The strength of his triple-threat offense came from his careful observation and the judgment developed through countless hours on the basketball court. It was the experience gap that made him so effective.
Akito, on the other hand...
Even though he had impressive attributes and several powerful basketball techniques, many of them were too 'game-like.'
His Moon Gaze Step-back was strong.
His Smooth Standing Three-pointer was also strong.
Even other skills he had were impressive.
But they were 'fixed'... and 'rigid.'
As a player, outside of those techniques, Akito still had significant gaps in his actual skills, relying mainly on his experience from his past life.
For example, in the current situation, where the key was in the detailed defensive techniques.
At this moment, Nijimura's eyes narrowed as he spotted a flaw in Akito's defense!
He smiled.
Can you still smile now?
Shigure Akito!
With a small right-side breakthrough, followed by a quick change of direction, he pulled the ball back from behind to his left hand!
*Slap~!*
Breakthrough, sudden stop!
Akito's face suddenly changed!
[Full-Speed Acceleration: The belief in victory allows him to accelerate faster (without the ball)]
After being "locked," even with "Godai Tomokazu Full-Speed Acceleration" pushing to catch up, the defense was already at a disadvantage.
*Slap~*
*Dribble.*
*Dribble.*
Nijimura Shuzo's dribbling range was large, with practical and smooth moves!
Left cross step!
Half turn!
Switch hands!
Through the legs!
Horizontal pull-back crossover!
With the follow-up of Shigure Akito being thrown off balance by Nijimura's dazzling skills, his center of gravity wobbled wildly until a "thud" sound was heard!
Nijimura's specialty...
In his super moves, he mixed body contact, making the scene violent, but the core was delicate. Akito almost fell due to his unstable footing, but in the end, he relied on his attributes to stay up!
However, it was clear that in his lost position, Shigure Akito couldn't stop Nijimura Shuzo's next move in time.
Taking advantage of Shigure Akito losing his balance, Nijimura immediately charged toward the basket with the ball.
His black hair flew...
He flashed past Akito's side!
*Boom~!*
Charging the basket!
He jumped high!
However...
Shigure Akito couldn't stop Nijimura Shuzo's breakthrough.
But that didn't mean he couldn't stop Nijimura from finishing at the basket, especially with a dunk like this that required more height and time to complete!
Monkey Step!
Catch...
Flying Block!
[Nobunaga Kiyota Monkey Step: Moves as agile as a monkey, allowing him to leap forward a big step]
[Nobunaga Kiyota Flying Block: Super jumping ability, allowing him to jump high like a flying man for the block]
A combo block!
The distance between Akito and Nijimura, who had broken through, suddenly shrank!
Then...
Explosion ignition!
The height and speed of the Flying Block were like a rocket, leaving everyone in the crowd stunned!
*Slap~!*
In the stunned gaze of the crowd...
He slammed the ball down on the rebound!
*Thud~!*
With the inertia, Akito nearly pinned Nijimura against the rim.
Then...
As adrenaline surged, his old problem kicked in again.
"Didn't you eat?"
"A grasshopper can jump higher than you!"
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