[Black Basket] On the Victory of the Emperor

32: welcome

"Akashi, I heard that you recently fell in love with someone from the Three Armies."

During training the next day, Hongcun approached Akashi out of curiosity. He had just heard about what happened the day before yesterday.

"Yes."

In order to talk more politely, Akashi stopped his training.

"How? Have you discovered a new talent?"

"Talent? No, it doesn't count. He's just a special person."

"How special?"

Because of Akashi's attitude, Hongcun is full of doubts about this mysterious member of the three armies.

"Unpredictable."

When Akashi said this, he suddenly laughed, "A very interesting person, you will think so, Captain."

"After you say that, I want to see him too."

"Yes, but it's not the time yet. At that time, I may have to ask the captain and the coach to arrange a test for him."

"Of course it's okay if it's someone you recommend, how long will it take?"

Hongcun believes in Akashi's vision. Since he is the one he likes, he must have the qualifications to mobilize people.

"Three months."

Akashi spoke for a long time.

"So long?"

Hongcun frowned, he couldn't imagine that it would take three months for any team member to be picked by Akashi, "Are you sure that person can do it?"

"I believe in him."

***

Three months later—

It’s winter, and the weather is getting colder. The players have changed from short-sleeved to long-sleeved during training. It may be due to the climate, or it may be that there are no games recently. The team is much quieter, and there is nothing lively except for the match. It's done.

"Hey - Akashi, someone is looking for you.".

A certain senior at the gate shouted, attracting the eyes of Akashi and most of the team members.

Akashi turned his head and looked, the expected visitor,

"...Ah, Mr. Heizi, I have been waiting for you for a long time.".

"Have you found the answer?".

"Yes.".

Heizi nodded, "Well... I want to ask you one thing. If possible... Can you review it based on the situation of the competition?".

Akashi nodded, Kuroko's request was within his expectation,

"Understood, I will go and talk to the coach.".

The conversation between Akashi and Kuroko did not shy away from others, and when Kuroko came, he attracted the attention of many people because of his purpose, so it is normal for Hongcun to come over and whisper to Akashi at this time.

"Ahhh—that guy you said earlier...is it true?".

Hongcun looked at Heizi several times, but he couldn't find out how special Heizi was, that's why he came to ask Akashi.

Akashi cast a glance to show that he was right.

"Uh—forget it, anyway, the coach also said that there is no problem if it is recommended by you. According to what I said before, I will just look at his specialness."

Although Hongcun had great doubts, but because Akashi liked the person, he decided to wait and see for a while.

When Hongcun and Akashi were talking, Heizi stayed by the side, but because Hongcun specially lowered his voice, Heizi couldn't hear Hongcun's question.

"Mr. Heizi."

After finishing talking with Hongcun, Akashi approached Kuroko again, "The review can be carried out now, get ready and come with me."

"Wait, Akashi, can I go and see Azhe's review?"

From the follower's side at the beginning, Qingfeng asked quickly when he saw that the two were planning to leave.

Akashi didn't answer directly, but glanced at Hongcun.

Hongcun immediately grabbed Qingfeng's arm and punched him on the head,

"Let's make up the training you missed a few days ago because of make-up classes."

"No……"

Qingfeng struggled a few times, but was finally suppressed by Hongcun. He looked at Heizi regretfully, "I'm sorry, Ah Zhe, I can't read your review."

"It's okay, Aomine-kun will be under pressure with me."

"Don't worry! Akashi is still very accurate in judging people, Zhe has to believe in himself!"

Aomine stretched out his fist as if he wanted to bump fists with Heizi.

"...Thank you Qingfeng-kun, I will definitely do my best."

Kuroko pressed his fist against Aomine's.

"Let's go, Mr. Heizi."

Akashi reminded.

Today is the day for the joint practice of the second army and the third army. In other words, the two teams select personnel to play against each other. However, just like the difference in level, the three armies have never won against the second army so far.

However, it is unknown in the eyes of others what changes will happen if Kuroko Tetsuya, who is favored by Akashi, is arranged in this game.

After telling Kuroko the rules of this review, Akashi thoughtfully said a few words of comfort,

"Don't be nervous, just show me the ability you want to show me."

In the past, only the coaches of the second and third armies were enough for the joint practice, but today is special, the coach and captain of the first army, and even the vice-captain Akashi are all here, which puts more or less pressure on the players in the competition.

"I will!"

After adjusting the wristband on his left hand, Heizi's eyes were full of fighting spirit.

"Then, I look forward to your performance."

The court was cleared, and Akashi left the court.Kuroko took a deep breath on the spot to adjust his breathing. It is impossible to say that he is not nervous. He only has one chance. If he cannot win this game, he will not only quit the basketball club, but also betray the trust of Aomine, Ogiwara and Akashi.

Using Misdirection to get rid of the marking players and help his team score a goal, Heizi quickly aroused the surprise of Hongcun and the coach.

Akashi answered Kuroko's ability after Hongcun's question.

"So you knew all this was going to happen?"

Akashi's understanding of Kuroko's ability made Hongcun have to think so.

"Yes."

Akashi smiled, "He's exactly what I expected."

Hongcun looked at Akashi, and finally watched the game quietly without saying anything. With the help of Heizi, the three armies surpassed the second army and won the victory.

"You did a good job, Mr. Heizi."

After the match, Akashi deliberately approached Kuroko.

"Thank you very much, Akashi-kun."

Kuroko bowed deeply. If it weren't for Akashi's guidance, it would be impossible for him to win today.

"I'll wait for you in the First Army."

Akashi turned and left. He didn't directly say the result of the review, but the answer was already expected.

"Akashi-kun."

On the way back to the first gymnasium, Akashi met Momoi.

"Momoi, I want to trouble you with something."

Akashi stopped Momoi who was passing by.

"kindness?"

Momoi nodded confusedly.

"Before the training starts later, I would like to ask you to go to the third army to bring new players to the first army."

"Three armies? New...team?"

Momoi, who had been busy with other things before, didn't get anything about Kuroko.

"Yes, the sixth man."

Hearing Akashi's name, Momoi didn't wonder why a person without an official jersey would be hailed as the sixth man by Akashi, she immediately agreed.

"Leave it to me! ... By the way, his name?"

"Kuroko Tetsuya."

Just like that, Heizi, who had just been notified, was brought into the No. [-] Gymnasium, the place where the strongest players in the Teiko Basketball Club gathered.

——Welcome to the Teiko Basketball Team.

——Keep it in your heart, from this moment on, there is only one mission for you,

- to win!

***

Facing the heavy training volume of the First Army, Heizi vomited once and managed to survive until the end of the training.

"Sorry, I'm going back today."

As soon as the training was over, Heizi propped his knees and panted to Qingfeng beside him.

"Wait a moment, Mr. Heizi."

Akashi walked over with a box in his hand.

"Ah, it's Akashi-kun."

"If possible, can Heizi-kun go back later today?"

Akashi handed over the towel and said.

——As far as time is concerned, there is no problem, because I usually stay for training, but my physical strength...

Kuroko politely wanted to refuse, but Akashi handed over the bento box in his hand.

"This is?"

Heizi took the lunch box, it was cold, as if it had just been taken out of the refrigerator, just holding it, Heizi felt much more comfortable.

"Honey lemon, as compensation for disturbing Mr. Heizi going home tonight."

Honey Lemon can effectively replenish VC and restore physical strength quickly, so it is often used as a good product for restoring physical strength during competitions, but few people prepare this after training.

——Did Akashi-kun specially prepare it for me?

Kuroko had such a question, he looked at Akashi, wondering whether he should accept it or not.

"Because there is an event tonight, I hope Mr. Heizi can participate."

Akashi didn't hide what he wanted to do anymore.

Hearing what he said, Heizi hesitated for a while, but accepted it anyway.

"Thank you Akashi-kun."

Heizi guessed that it shouldn't be too tiring, and if he had something to replenish his strength, he wouldn't fall down quickly.

Heizi opened the lid on the spot, picked up a slice of lemon with his clean hands, and began to eat.

"Chizi is eccentric~~~"

Murasakihara's dissatisfied voice appeared behind Heizi, and the thin and small Heizi was instantly shrouded in Ziyuan's shadow, "Chizai won't even let me eat in the gymnasium."

In fact, it's not unnecessary, it's just a strict restriction, but to Murasaki, it's no different from prohibition.

"Master Ziyuan wants to..."

After chewing the lemon slices and swallowing them, Kuroko turned to look at Murasakihara, and made a request to share his [compensation].

"Dun,"

But Akashi interrupted Kuroko's invitation, "Kuroko-kun needs to recover his strength."

The implication is to tell Ziyuan not to touch Heizi's food.

"Akashi, are there any events tonight?"

Midorima wanted to ask this more than what Murasakihara was concerned about.

"Huh? You don't know about Luma? I thought I forgot."

Aomine scratched his head, he was very confused when Akashi said that there was an event just now, but because he did forget things sometimes, he didn't care at first.

"It seems that there is no such thing?"

Momoi thought for a while, as the manager and informant of the team, she had not received any notification, even if it was about the school, it was impossible, because the time was not right now, most of the students had gone home, only Xiao Some societies are still there.

Hearing this, Kuroko and the others looked at Akashi.

"Well, because it was a temporary idea, I didn't have time to inform everyone."

Akashi calmly admitted that this event did not exist before.

The author has something to say: (Claw machine party, please switch to [Day] mode in the settings to eat the following black letter code)

The impromptu will be ready to compensate Heizi?

Akashi's words seemed a bit unreliable, but when they thought about the background of Akashi's family, everyone except Kuroko acquiesced.

"Everyone should have time for a while, right?"

Akashi asked about the itineraries of the others.

Everyone gave an affirmative answer, and there is nothing wrong with the family, basically just make a phone call to let them know.

"That's good."

"Aren't Akashi-kun called Kamisaki-kun?"

asked the black man.

"Haisaki is in the locker room now, let's go and tidy up."

Akashi said that he would inform Haizaki later.

"He probably won't come? He's never been very social."

Aomine guessed, "But what exactly is the event Akashi you're talking about?"

"You'll find out later."

Akashi's attitude aroused everyone's curiosity.

Gathering at the school gate, Haizaki, who was thought to be unlikely to come, actually waited there obediently. It seemed that Akashi had said something to him.

Then they followed Akashi to a... yakiniku restaurant?

"Huh? Why are you here? No, I should ask Akashi how you came here."

After all, Akashi doesn't look like coming back to such a small store, and he is from a barbecue restaurant.

Momoi twisted Aomine's waist, motioning him to retract his surprise.

——If you ask this kind of words, Akashi-kun will definitely look at it strangely!

"Come to barbecue."

Akashi answered naturally.

Midorima looked at Akashi thoughtfully, and then at Kuroko in disbelief.

——Does Akashi want to...

The author's words:

①About Akashi-sama’s denial that Kuroko is a talent, it was mentioned in the original book that Himuro is a talent that is infinitely close to a genius, and Kuroko is a person excluding his peculiarities, so he can’t reach the point of talent. Of course, at the end of the manga I don't know what kind of sunspots Fujimaki will open.

②The plot of this chapter comes from chapters 206 and 207 of the manga.

③Why didn't Momoi immediately realize that it was a sunspot?Because it has been three months.

Honey lemon tastes good, you can try it~

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