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

After saying that, he patted Sakuragi on the back, his tone languid:

"Let's go. It's beneath me to waste my breath talking to someone like that."

Mikoshiba stood there, stunned.

The feeling of being completely ignored and attacked from a lower dimension is a hundred times worse than being scolded.

He stared intently at Lin Bei's retreating figure, his fists clenched so tightly they cracked.

Gritting his teeth, he said, "Who is that pretentious guy...?"

The short point guard next to him swallowed hard: "It seems to be that rumored... Lin Bei."

"snort."

Mikoshiba snorted coldly, his eyes burning with anger.

"No matter who it is."

"I will show them what nationwide despair is."

……

After a brief "greeting" (which was actually just mutual insults),

A practice match has been scheduled for the day after tomorrow.

Suzuki had originally arranged for him to stay in the school dormitory, but Lin Bei politely but firmly refused.

"No need to trouble yourself, we're not used to sleeping in the same bed."

The group boarded the stylish bus again, leaving Chang Cheng and his companions with a trail of aloof exhaust fumes.

As the altitude increased, the car entered the mountainous region north of Shizuoka.

Half an hour later, a quaint Japanese garden came into view amidst a dense forest of red leaves.

The huge wooden plaque reads:

【Kumikaku Onsen Ryokan】

"arrive."

Lin Bei snapped his fingers.

Everyone got off the bus and was instantly speechless with shock at the sight before them.

A typical traditional Japanese garden, with winding corridors and flying eaves and brackets.

The air was filled with the rich aroma of sulfur and pine.

The most amazing thing is that you can see the majestic Mount Fuji from the doorway without any obstruction!

As the sun sets, its golden rays bathe the snow-capped peaks, creating a scene so beautiful it looks like a photoshopped wallpaper.

"This...this is where we live?"

Kiminobu Kogure pushed up his glasses, feeling like he was dreaming.

A night at a hot spring hotel of this caliber would probably cost you a kidney, right?

"Master has booked the entire place."

Sakuragi slung his bag over his shoulder and said with a smile.

Clearly, he has developed an immunity to Lin Bei's "money power".

"You...you booked the whole place?!"

Mitsui Hisashi gasped.

His family is well-off, but they don't have such extravagant spending habits!

"Don't just stand there, the surprise is yet to come."

Lin Bei pointed to the back of the hotel.

The group crossed the courtyard and arrived at the back mountain.

The next second, everyone's pupils dilated in shock.

Nestled amidst pink cherry blossoms and red maple forests.

A brand new, modern outdoor basketball court suddenly appeared!

The flooring is NBA-grade professional maple, and it has obviously undergone special moisture-proof treatment.

The basketball hoop is the latest model with hydraulic cushioning, and it even has professional night lighting beacons around it.

Tradition and modernity, nature and passion, are perfectly blended here, creating a strange yet captivating aesthetic.

"this……"

Akagi Takenori's hands trembled as he touched the smooth basketball hoop. As a basketball fanatic, this was simply heaven!

"Preparations were made long ago."

Lin Bei stood on the sidelines, speaking as casually as if he had just bought a cabbage yesterday.

"The original tennis court was too obstructive, so I had it demolished and rebuilt."

"How is it? Not bad, right?"

improvise?

Is this what you call making do?!

Ryota Miyagi wanted to kneel down and kiss the floor.

Sakuragi Hanamichi even rushed onto the court, hugging the basketball and rolling around on the floor like crazy.

"Master! You're like my own father!"

"This place is amazing!"

"I'm going to live here for the rest of my life! Nobody's going to kick me out!"

Coach Anzai's glasses reflected the light, and a meaningful smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"Since the environment is so nice, we can't let Lin Bei down."

Anzai's voice wasn't loud, but it instantly froze Sakuragi, who was rolling around, as if a pause button had been pressed.

"Everyone, have a good rest today, soak in a hot spring, and have a nice meal."

"Tomorrow morning at five o'clock."

"Hellish training, officially begins."

The words "Hellish Training" seemed to materialize and float in the air.

The cheers from the crowd abruptly ceased.

A chill ran from the soles of my feet straight up to the top of my head.

……

In the evening, everyone felt completely relaxed and comfortable after soaking in the open-air hot spring.

In the large dining room, a table was laden with kaiseki cuisine: sashimi, tempura, A5 Wagyu sukiyaki...

Sakuragi Hanamichi, with lobster in his left hand and Wagyu beef in his right, ate with his mouth greasy and completely unrefined.

"Mmm! Delicious!"

"Master! From now on, you're like my own brother!"

"Much closer than that gorilla Akagi!"

Just as they were enjoying their meal, a sudden roar of an engine came from the hotel entrance.

"Hmm? There are guests again?" Akagi asked, puzzled.

Lin Bei put down his teacup, a mysterious smile playing on his lips: "Ah, the 'external help' I called has arrived."

foreign aid?

Everyone looked at each other.

The door opened, and three youthful figures walked in.

The girl in the middle is wearing a light pink dress and has long, flowing hair.

Her smile was like a spring breeze, and her sweetness was off the charts.

"Brother! Everyone!"

Haruko Akagi waved her hand, standing there gracefully.

"Haruko...Miss Haruko?!"

Sakuragi dropped the lobster from his mouth, instantly transforming into a steam locomotive with billowing white smoke rising from his head.

Am I dreaming?

"Miss Haruko...came to see me?"

"Is this a loving visit to the set?!"

Ryota Miyagi also looked pleasantly surprised, but he was staring at Ayako next to him.

When Ayako saw her group of girlfriends, she immediately rushed over excitedly.

"Lin Beijun arranged for a car to pick us up."

Qingzi blushed and glanced at Lin Bei, who was calmly drinking tea in the corner.

"He said that Ayako-senpai was working too hard by herself, so he asked us to help with the manager's work."

Ayako looked at Lin Bei with eyes full of gratitude.

This guy seems lazy most of the time, but he's incredibly meticulous when it matters.

However, the surprises weren't over yet.

Behind Haruko, four more guys wearing floral shirts, sunglasses, and lewd smiles walked in.

Mito Yohei, Takamiya Nozomi, Ohkusu Yuji, Noma Chuichiro.

Sakuragi Army, all members assembled!

"Hey! Flower arranging!"

Takamiya Nozomi patted her round belly, her eyes fixed on the dishes on the table, her mouth practically watering.

"We heard there was a free meal here, so we came!"

"Young Master Lin Bei is too kind! YYDS!"

Sakuragi was dumbfounded: "You guys... what are you doing here too?"

This art style is off!

What was supposed to be a romantic hot spring trip with Ms. Haruko turned into a strange affair with these oddballs.

All eyes turned to Lin Bei once again.

If Haruko was brought in to take care of Ayako, then why bring in these other troublemakers?

Are you going to eat Linbei out of house and home?

Lin Bei put down his teacup and looked at the Sakuragi Army guys who were drooling.

A cold glint flashed in his eyes, like a capitalist scrutinizing cheap labor.

"Oh, them."

Lin Bei smiled slightly, revealing his white teeth, looking completely harmless.

"Since it's hellish training, of course we need some... sparring partners."

While scrambling for food, Takamiya Momo suddenly felt a chill run down her spine, as if she were being watched by some prehistoric behemoth.

"Alright, don't be shy, eat more."

Lin Bei raised his teacup, his tone as gentle as a devil's:

"After all, it starts tomorrow."

"You don't even have the strength to cry anymore."