Birth of a New King: Attention from Akita (1)

Takasago Kazuma's gaze was firmly drawn to the basketball, and his center of gravity unconsciously shifted from side to side. By the time he reacted, his ankle could no longer keep up with Chi Tong's rhythm. His body sank, and he crashed heavily to the floor with a dull thud.

Aota Nobunaga watched two teammates fall in succession, his pupils suddenly shrinking as his heart pounded violently in his chest. He knew he had no way out now. He could only grit his teeth and lunge at Chi Tong, reaching out with both hands in an attempt to catch the edge of the basketball. But Chi Tong merely glanced at him, lightly rubbed the ball beneath his feet, shifted slightly sideways, and made a shooting feint.

That simple yet highly deceptive move made Kiyota Nobunaga instinctively leap up for a block. His balance completely collapsed, and he staggered to the side and fell.

In just a few seconds, Mu Shenyi, Takasago Kazuma, and Muto Tadashi all lost their footing and fell awkwardly, as though the support beneath them had been pulled away.

The airtight defensive formation that had surrounded Chi Tong instantly crumbled, leaving only a wide-open path to the basket.

Chi Tong's steps were not affected in the slightest. He moved with the calm ease of someone taking a stroll on his own court.

He dribbled with one hand and slowly passed the three of them, every step carrying the commanding air of someone in complete control.

Chi Tong stopped beneath Hainan's basket, ceased dribbling, and gently rested the basketball in his palm.

His calm gaze rested on the hoop, without the slightest hint of urgency.

The noise around him seemed cut off. The entire court was left with only him and the basket facing each other.

Mu Shenyi,