Kuroko No Basketball: The Black Ace

The Unbeatable Ace

Ryu was stunned at Aomine's words, now struggling to understand what he meant.

Ryu: 'I'd be better off somewhere else? What does that even mean?'

Kagami: Hey, I thought you were the better player out of the two of you. What happened?

Ryu jolted up, looking at the confused Kagami.

Ryu: Oh quiet down! I can't guard everyone, and if I remember correctly I'm was only put at center to get the jump ball, Wakamatsu is your problem!!

Kagami: GAH!!

Hyuga: Would you knuckleheads focus?!

Ryu both immediately quoted down looking at Hyuga. Ryu got the ball to do the inbound, giving it to Izuki, as they raced up the court. The game continued, as it was clear that Kuroko Hyuga and Izuki lagged behind greatly in comparison to Ryu, as even Kagami had a somewhat difficult time with the Tooh players.

Satsuki: It's just like I predicted. Seirin can't support Ryu nearly as much as they believe against a strong enough team.

Score: 12-5 Tooh

Hyuga shot the ball, missing, as even with his great jumping height, Kagami didn't reach the ball before Wakamatsu, passing it up the court to Imayoshi. Izuki was defending, as when they both jumped, the Tooh Captain did a double clutch to score.

Imayoshi: Let me guess, you thought the rest of us compared to Aomine would just be weak? When I said we were the opening act, I just meant us to our Ace. You guys on the other hand...

Izuki: Tch!

Seirin brought up the ball again, as Ryu seemed to lose patience.

Ryu: Izuki, over here!!

He ran behind the three point line, getting the ball. However Daiki was immediately on him.

Daiki: You're gonna have to be quicker than that.

Ryu: Alright, try this on for size.

Ryu began to dribble the ball, with the speed increasing every moment.

Daiki: 'Shit. His ball handling speed is even more off the charts.'

Ryu moved to his left, with Daiki following, but immediately dribbled the ball between his defenders legs.

Daiki: Oh you mother-

Ryu grabbed the ball after, shooting, and scoring a three.

Ryu: In all honesty, I don't really care if your players are better individually. The job of an Ace is to carry a team on their back if they have to.

Ryu pointed at himself.

Ryu: I'm used to feeling pressure in a game anyway. It's not a big deal.

Daiki: 'Well, at least I'll have my fun before Azure gets here.'

Daiki smirked.

Daiki: I haven't been able to get serious in a long time.

Imayoshi: I guess that's our sign to pass to you more.

Once up the court, Daiki indeed get the ball.

Daiki: You know something Ryu? I was looking forward to the day we finally left Teiko.

He began to dribble the ball.

Daiki: It's cause that I knew that I'd finally be able to play against someone that wouldn't stop in the middle of a game, or not be able to keep up.

He moved forward, before stopping and going back. He put the ball into both of his hands, shocking Ryu.

Daiki: I even got so pumped I started practicing again.