Chapter 19: 18- Ousai Vs Ohashi 3
A 5 players defending Tanaka, though, they didn't completely surround but instead made a straight line like they were going to play patintero, a game that originated from the Philippines, well, anyway, it was sure an interesting line up.
Tanaka smiled and faced off Rukawa who was at the very front, Tanaka scanned the whole court then a series of strategies and movement appeared on his mind like he was playing with the shadows in just a moment, "Let's go with that then" Tanaka smiled.
*Swoosh!
Tanaka dribbled forward then did a jab move to the left, his movement was so fast and precise that it seemed like his figure dashed fully towards the left and Rukawa fell for the fake.
Tanaka moved to the right and he was immediately met with another defender, but Tanaka easily evaded the guy with a spin move, Tanaka continued forward and he met Momoharu in the middle.
This guy was a good defender and he also knows how to read people, he was a formidable defender if he was trained, Tanaka stopped on his tracks and turned his body to do a spin and Momoharu read this, he swayed his body along with Tanaka but Tanaka suddenly stopped in the middle and dribbled the ball behind his back and it was so fast that Momoharu wasn't able to react in time.
Tanaka got passed Momoharu and finally reached the paint, there were two defenders waiting for him, both on each sides of the rim, Tanaka smiled and slowed his pace, when the two defenders noticed this, they immediately move closer to Tanaka, then Tanaka did a hesitation, the two defenders jumped and went for the block but Tanaka did not shoot.
Tanaka dashed passed them easily laid the ball with a finger roll, Tanaka turned towards them and said with a smile, "That's an And One"
And after he said those words, the whole stadium erupted with cheers!
"Whoa!"
"Damn! he actually crossed the whole team!"
"Amazing! there's such a monster in Ousai!?"
Everyone exclaimed loudly from amazement as they saw Tanaka's series of movements, he didn't even bother with his teammates.
Tanaka sighed when he finished that, he actually wanted to try a new style today but his opponents challenged him and he couldn't shy away from that, anyway, he turned his head towards the captain of the Ohashi Team, "I hope that is enough, lets continue the game as usual" Tanaka said,.
The captain smiled and nodded, "Okay, thanks for accepting our selfish request"
"No problem" Tanaka nodded.
The game continued with the ball in the possession of Ohashi Team, but before they could even cross the half line, Tanaka came and stole the ball but he didn't go for the score and just stayed at his position as he held the ball on his hand and let all of the players get into position.
Tanaka then passed the ball to Sora, "LIke usual" Tanaka said before positioning himself on the paint, Tanaka scanned the location of his teammates and found their route, the team didn't make any stylish moves and only passed at each other while moving around.
As the captain of their team, Tanaka had already memorized their moves and habits, he then turned his head to Kuro who was standing on the corner, the ball was in Kenma's hands and according their habits, Kenma will pass the ball to Kuro and Kuro will pass the ball back to Kenma.
*Swoosh!
Tanaka ran between them as Kenma passed the ball towards Kuro, Kuro's defender, Momoharu also noticed this and also tried to block Kuro's side to steal the ball and as the ball went towards him, he was reached his hand to catch the ball.
*Swoosh! *Pack!
A hand grabbed the ball and it was not Momoharu's he turned his head and saw Tanaka was the one who stole the ball from the pass, Tanaka caught the ball and immediately turned his body and dashed towards the rim, Tanaka left behind his defender with a crossover move and then a fade away shot for the score.
Tanaka ran back to the court with Kenma by his side, "What was that play?" Kenma asked.
"Hehe, a devilish play, just continue playing like usual, don't be shocked by what I will do next okay" Tanaka said.
"O-okay" Kenma nodded, he somehow felt something bad was coming.
The match continued with the Ohashi being able to score as Tanaka let Rukawa get pass by him, at least let your opponent enjoy the thrill of playing.
The ball was now in Ousai possession, Kenma was dribbling the ball and noticed Asahi rushing inside, Kenma passed the ball with a bounced pass and just as Asahi was about to catch the ball, another hand swept pass his hand and caught the ball.
*Swoosh! *Pak!
"What!?" Asahi exclaimed from shock, and when he turned he saw who was the one who stole the ball, it was Tanaka.
Tanaka dribbled the ball forward and he was very close to the post and the center was in front of him, Tanaka raised the ball with his left hand then the center of Ohashi also went for the jump to block Tanaka.
Tanaka smiled and in the critical moment, he did a double clutch by lowering it once again and did a reverse lay-up, the ball banked the board and with the strong spin of the ball, it flew towards the basket getting them another score.
"Sheesh, what is this villainous play, its scary" Asahi said as he shuddered, it gives heart attacks to the opponents and to the allies.
The match continued with Tanaka doing his unexpected play, it was very hard to predict and his plays also spook his teammates, but Tanaka still made some mistakes, his body was not perfect for this playstyle after all.
The one who wants this play style the most is none other than the devil of their team, Tanaka turned his head and saw Hiruma staring at him with a big devil smile on his face.
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Sorry for not updating yesterday, I had something to do and was very tired, I still haven't stacked up chapters so there maybe days that I wont be able to post chapters, anyway hope you like it guys.
Also check out my original novel VRMMO: Alter Online :D
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