265 Chapter 265: Unleashed Dominion
In the hushed corridor, Rakuzan High moved silently, making their way back to their accommodations.
Suddenly, a wave of alarm rippled through them, prompting a pause in their quiet strides. They couldn't ignore the tremendous pressure that gripped the atmosphere, compelling them to turn toward the source of the ongoing game.
Hayama couldn't help but voice his confusion, "...What the heck is this feeling?"
With a keen instinct, Hayama, sensitive to the slightest shifts, felt the pressure, sending shivers down his spine.
At the forefront, Akashi, experiencing discomfort that manifested in a grimace, instinctively covered his eyes. He stumbled, prompting a swift reaction from Mibuchi, who rushed to his aid, helping Akashi steady himself.
Concern etched on his face, Mibuchi inquired, "What's happening, Sei?"
Instead of providing an explanation, Akashi unleashed an overwhelming pressure, mirroring the sudden intensity from the court like a cornered beast.
His instincts screamed at him, sensing a threat!
"What the—!?"
Mibuchi felt a cold sweat break out as he bore the brunt of Akashi's overwhelming pressure, while the rest of the team regarded Akashi with a mixture of wariness and confusion.
Akashi's eyes glowed, a radiant ring encircling his pupils before he shook his head, and his gaze returned to normal.
"...I can walk by myself, Mibuchi."
He asserted, a hand grasping his head as if combating a sudden headache. Akashi turned toward the gate they had just exited, muttering, "What was that?"
"..."
The others released relieved sighs, sensing the abrupt pressure and chilly atmosphere Akashi had been exuding dissipate.
Akashi wore a frown, visibly disturbed, and he shook his head in discomfort.
Turning away, he addressed the group, "Let's keep heading back to our place..."
Rakuzan proceeded to move forward, casting occasional glances back at the gymnasium. They couldn't shake off the unsettled feeling lingering from what they had experienced moments ago.
Back in the gymnasium, the Generation of Miracles rose in collective disbelief.
"...What the heck just happened?" Aomine couldn't hide his confusion; even from a distance, the intense pressure gripped him.
"..."
Kise lapsed into silence, his eyes wide with shock, rendering him momentarily speechless.
Midorima found himself in a similar state, nervously adjusting his glasses. "...I was right all along."
It turned out Tsuna was harboring something and that something seemed to exceed even his wildest expectations!
Their companions who were sitting beside them also mirrored the astonishment. Even Murasakibara also froze with his hand suspended mid-air with a fallen snack, bearing witness to his stunned silence.
"..."
The spectators were left dumbfounded, their eyes wide and jaws dropped as they fixated on the lone figure of Fukuda Sogo's Captain, who boldly forged ahead, dribbling the ball with purpose.
Yet, in this sea of stunned onlookers, Tsuna remained untouched by the spectacle unfolding before him.
It was as if a curtain of oblivion had descended upon his consciousness, shielding him from the external chaos.
In his perspective, a vibrant crimson hue enveloped everything, mirroring the intense shade of his eyes.
In this surreal moment, time itself seemed to bow to Tsuna's will, slowing down to a crawl.
His heightened focus bordered on the supernatural, allowing him to perceive the minutest details clearly.
Every nuance of his opponents' expressions became vivid, and even the tiny beads of sweat on their foreheads were not lost on him.
As Tsuna glided across the court, a seismic energy pulsed through the ground beneath him. With each controlled dribble, the court quivered in harmony with his movements.
Tsuna pressed on, a determined stride cutting through the tension on the court.
Seirin players exchanged quick glances, silently communicating their collective effort to halt his advance.
Yet, Tsuna saw through their meticulously coordinated movements as he closed the distance to Kagami.
Undeterred by the shock etched on his face, Kagami made a sharp attempt to snatch the ball away. However, Tsuna glided with grace, smoothly sidestepping the move and effortlessly breaching Kagami's defense.
As a shadow behind Kagami, Kuroko anticipated his teammate's actions with the precision of his Quasi Emperor Eyes.
However, Tsuna's keen perception left no room for surprises.
With a calculated step back, he burst forward as he exploited the opening that materialized between Kuroko and Kagami, slipping through the gap with a finesse that seemed to defy the constraints of the court.
Yet, Tsuna knew the game was far from over. His expression remained unchanged as Izuki and Hyuga synchronized in a double-team.
Disbelief etched on their faces, their synchronized efforts seemed futile in the face of Tsuna's might.
And in a blink, dancing through the complex threads of their defense, leaving them scratching their heads in his wake.
Confronted by the towering presence of Kiyoshi, Tsuna displayed unflinching resolve.
He ascended toward the basket in a leap that seemed to defy gravity.
This prompted an immediate response from Kiyoshi, who leaped to block.
However, Tsuna's body maneuvered like a bird navigating through unseen currents. He smoothly slid past Kiyoshi's extended block, executing a seamless rotation that left his back facing the basket.
Without hesitation, Tsuna descended with both hands, forcefully slamming the ball through the hoop.
Despite his unconventional position, he demonstrated exceptional skill and finesse as the gymnasium reverberated with the aftershock.
"...."
The already thick silence deepened as the crowd, mouths agape, grappled with comprehending Tsuna's solo performance. Dominating the court single-handedly, his feat sent astonishment echoing through the hushed gymnasium.
The silence persisted as the game unfolded.
Tsuna didn't limit his dominance to offense; he also held Seirin at bay with his formidable defense.
The members of Fukuda Sogo found themselves relegated to their basic roles, merely marking their designated opponents. Their gazes fixated on Tsuna, their disbelief evident as he single-handedly weathered Seirin's offensive onslaught, rendering them mere extras.
"To think they could push Tsuna to reveal his eyes."
Alexandra observed the unfolding spectacle with a sigh.
Yet, despite her recognition of Tsuna's prowess, empathy stirred within her as she witnessed Seirin's futile attempts against the unstoppable force that dominated the court until the game's conclusion.
Amidst the ongoing action, silence enveloped the gymnasium, broken only by the intermittent buzzers.
All eyes were fixed on Tsuna's solitary figure standing in the heart of the court, disbelief etched on every onlooker's face.
"...What the hell is he?"
Seirin couldn't help but cast terrified glances at Tsuna. Despite their determination to leave no room for regrets, a looming sense of calamity discouraged them from pushing further.
Gazing at the scoreboard, a heavy silence settled over them once more.
Hyuga muttered, "...124 - 37? And he did most of that on his own in the last quarter..."
"He's fucking monster..."
He couldn't shake off the tightening grip on his soul as the revelation sank in.
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