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

That large waffle cone that feels quite heavy in the hands of an ordinary person.

In the giant's palm, it's like a tiny Lego toy, looking both comical and pitiful.

The giant stuck out his pink tongue.

She carefully licked the ice cream, which was completely disproportionate to its size.

"Center?"

The giant blinked his large, bell-like eyes and looked Akagi up and down.

Then he flashed a bright white smile and chuckled:

"Cool. But you still look tiny, bro."

Takenori Akagi: "..."

A sense of defeat known as "dimensional reduction attack" instantly broke through his defenses.

He is proud of his 197 cm height and strong physique.

In front of this monster, I really feel like a... defender.

Even a primary school student.

"Shaq! No!"

A scream suddenly came from afar.

A petite nutritionist brandished a folder and charged at us like an angry Chihuahua.

"You can't eat that!"

"You are already overweight!"

"Put that down!"

(You can't eat that! You're overweight! Put it down!)

Upon hearing this voice, the giant, who had been calm, instantly changed his expression, looking like a child caught stealing food.

"Oh, shoot! The police are coming!"

The giant, known as Shaq, let out a strange cry and moved with agility that belied his 300-pound weight.

With a magnificent turn, he stirred up a hurricane.

Before running away, he turned back and winked at Akagi, pointing to the ice cream in his hand:

Hey, Little Center!

"Remember to eat more!"

"Or you'll get crushed!"

(Hey, little center! Remember to eat more! Otherwise you'll get smashed to pieces!)

After saying that, the enormous creature took a step.

Like a runaway tank, it burst out of the rehabilitation room, leaving behind a trail of maniacal laughter:

"Hahaha! Catch me if you can!"

The nutritionist chased after them, panting.

"Shaquille O'Neal! Come back here!"

(Shaquille O'Neal! Come back here!)

Akagi Takenori stood frozen in place, like a stone statue.

After a long while, he mechanically turned his head and looked at the attending physician.

That was...

The doctor shrugged, looking completely unfazed.

"Oh, that's Shaquille."

"The Orlando Magic just drafted him last year. Rookie of the Year.

(Oh, that's Shaquille O'Neal. The Orlando Magic's number one overall pick last year. Rookie of the Year.)

"He's a... beast."

Akagi swallowed hard.

The oppressive feeling from that giant and the words "You will be smashed to pieces" echoed in my mind.

Is this... the unevenness of the world?

Is this the "gifted freak" that Lin Bei often talks about?

Akagi looked down at his ankle, which was wrapped in bandages.

My initial elation at defeating Hainan instantly subsided, leaving me feeling somewhat cold.

In this world teeming with monsters, I am far too weak right now.

"Doctor."

Akagi sat back down on the machine, the confusion in his eyes dissipating.

Instead, it was replaced by an unprecedentedly intense flame.

"Let's continue. Increase the load."

Are you sure?

"Yes. I need to be stronger."

If he doesn't become stronger, let alone dominate the country, he won't even have the right to stand in the world!

……

Japan, Shohoku High School, after school.

Without Akagi Takenori's roar, the basketball court seemed a bit...too wild.

"Hahahaha!!"

Sakuragi Hanamichi stands with his hands on his hips.

Wearing a red vest with "Acting Captain" scrawled in marker, he stood in the center of the court, laughing wildly.

"Listen up, common people!!"

Sakuragi, with his nostrils pointing to the sky, gesticulates wildly:

"With the gorilla gone, this genius is king here!"

"From today onwards, there's only one tactical core! Pass the ball to me!"

"I want to practice that... what's that Meteor Dunk?!"

"idiot."

Rukawa Kaede coldly uttered two words, not even glancing at him, and immediately pulled up for a jump shot.

"Swish!" The object went into the net without being hit.

"That wretched fox!"

"How dare you disregard the king's decree of this genius!" Sakuragi was so angry that he jumped up and down, ready to fight in real life.

"Stop arguing!"

Ryota Miyagi dribbled the ball, staring at Sakuragi's vest with a disgruntled expression.

"Hey, Hanamichi, who appointed that 'acting captain'?"

"Based on seniority, shouldn't I be the future ace point guard?"

Mitsui Hisashi tied his shoelaces and shook his head helplessly.

"A bunch of childish kids... but with Akagi out, the inside game is definitely a problem."

Everyone's eyes turned to the bench on the sidelines.

There, Lin Bei was training with headphones on and a bottle of soda in his hand.

He had a serene expression that said, "I don't exist, don't mention me."

Feeling the gazes of everyone, Lin Bei sighed and took off his headphones.

Why are you looking at me?

"I'm just a frail guard; don't ask me to do the physical work of the paint."

Lin Bei resolutely refused.

Are you kidding me? Trying to get close to a monster like Sakuragi with unlimited stamina in the paint?

That's more tiring than running ten kilometers; I won't do business at a loss.

"Master!!"

Sakuragi Hanamichi instantly teleported in front of Lin Bei, rubbing his hands together with a fawning expression:

"Since the gorilla isn't here, why don't you teach me that, Master..."

"Is it that 'Zone'?"

"If I can master that completely, I can dominate the entire county... no, I can dominate the whole country!"

Lin Bei looked at Sakuragi's magnified face and his lips twitched.

"Want to learn Zone?"

"Mmm-hmm!" Sakuragi nodded vigorously.

"Okay."

Lin Bei stood up, stretched his neck, and made a crisp "crack" sound.

He walked onto the court and casually picked up a basketball.

In an instant, that languid air vanished without a trace, replaced by a chilling sharpness.

It was like a demonic sword that had been hidden for a long time, now unsheathed.

"Let's set a small goal first."

Lin Bei pointed to the basketball hoop, then to Sakuragi, and gave a kind smile:

"I got ten balls out of my hands."

"If you can do it, I'll teach you."

Sakuragi was stunned for a moment, then overjoyed: "Really?! It's that simple?!"

"Hahahaha!"

"Master, you're seriously underestimating the genius Sakuragi Hanamichi!!"

Rukawa Kaede and Mitsui Hisashi exchanged a glance, both seeing deep sympathy in each other's eyes.

Simple?

This red-haired monkey is probably going to be tortured to the point of questioning its existence today.

"that……"

Kiminobu Kogure stood on the sidelines.

Watching the "master and disciple fighting each other" about to begin again on the field, he pushed up his glasses and revealed a gratified smile.

Although Akagi is not here.

But this Shohoku team seems to be more energetic than before.

"Alright everyone! Training begins!!" Ayako shouted, waving her paper fan.

"yes!!"

As the sun sets, a new storm is brewing inside the basketball court.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the ocean, in Akagi...

They are also working hard for the same dream.