Chapter 114 Decision and Development

“Oh, is that Kaneki-san?” Just as Kaneki Ken was about to turn around and leave, a kind old man’s voice sounded behind Kaneki Ken, “My name is Anton Mitsuyoshi, and I’ve been waiting here for a long time.”

“Hello, Coach Anton, I’m Kaneki Ken.” Kaneki Ken looked at the white-haired and familiar Maitreya-like figure in front of him, stepped forward and bowed slightly, “Sorry, Coach Anton, I kept you waiting for a long time.”

“Haha, it’s okay, Kaneki-san.” Anton Mitsuyoshi smiled and waved his hands, “Kaneki-san and I have known each other for a long time, and today we finally meet. Meeting in person is even better than being famous.”

“Coach Anton, you’re too kind.” Kaneki Ken said modestly.

“Come on, the basketball team is still in training right now, I’ll take you to see it.” Anton Mitsuyoshi smiled, turned around, made a gesture of invitation, and took Kaneki Ken to the training hall.

“Hurry, hurry, run, run!”

“Don’t look down at your feet when you dribble!”

As soon as the door of the gym opened, a scene of intense training appeared in front of Kaneki Ken. Kaneki Ken felt dazed, as if he had returned to the days when he first entered Teiko Junior High School.

“Hello, coach!” Seeing Mitsuyoshi Anton walking into the stadium, Akagi Tsunaishi, who had taken over as captain and was in charge of player training, immediately bowed and greeted him.

“Hehe, Akagi-san, don’t be nervous.” Anton Mitsuyoshi waved his hand, “I’ll bring Kaneki-san to take a look, you guys just train normally.”

“Kaneki…Ken? Why is he here?” Akagi Tsunaishi looked carefully at the tall figure wearing a mask and a hat behind Anton Mitsuyoshi for a long time, and suddenly the figure that dominated the junior high school in his mind overlapped.

“Don’t think too much, I’m just bringing Kaneki here for a tour.” Anton Mitsuyoshi seemed to see Akagi Tsunaishi’s mental fluctuations and explained with a smile.

“Yes, coach.” Akagi Tsunaishi nodded, not knowing what he was thinking.

“This is our new captain, Akagi Tsunaishi, and the one wearing glasses next to him is the vice-captain, Mugure Kouchi.” Anton Mitsuyoshi pointed at the two figures who continued to supervise the players’ training and said, “The one who is short and runs very fast is our team’s point guard, Miyagi Ryoji.”

“Hmm…it seems like everyone has room for improvement.” Kaneki Ken looked at the three people pointed out by Anto Mitsuyoshi and said after thinking it over.

“Hahaha, I didn’t expect Kaneki-san to be so good at talking.” Anton Mitsuyoshi smiled, his eyes a little lonely, “The current team’s strength is indeed average, if… Well, let’s not talk about it.”

“Are you talking about Senior Mitsui Hisashi?” Kaneki Ken asked knowingly.

“Oh? You also know Mitsui?” Mitsuyoshi Anton looked at Kaneki Ken with some surprise.

“I’ve heard a little about him. I heard he’s a good shooter.” Kaneki Ken replied.

“That kid’s skills are very advanced, but unfortunately, his mentality is still a little lacking.” Anton Mitsuyoshi sighed, “I hope he can get out of this by himself. There are some things that I, as a coach, can’t interfere with.”

Kaneki Ken raised his eyebrows in disbelief at what Anton Mitsuyoshi said.

“I won’t say anything else, Kaneki-san.” Mitsuyoshi Anto lost interest in watching any further and walked out of the gym with Kaneki Ken. “Shirogane has told me about you. If you can come to Shonan High School, I would welcome you very much. I also believe that Akagi and the others will be great helpers for you to defeat your former teammates.”

“Thank you for your kindness. I am very grateful.” Kaneki Ken did not give an answer on the spot, “But this is a serious matter. Please allow me to think about it again.”

“It’s okay, as you should expect.” Anton Mitsuyoshi was obviously not surprised, “I’ll see you off, Kaneki-san.”

“No need, Coach Anto, please stay.” Kaneki Ken politely said goodbye to Anto Mitsuyoshi and turned to leave Shonan High School.

Just as Kaneki Ken was about to return to the hotel, the phone in his pocket rang.

“How is it, Kaneki?” Coach Shirogane’s voice was full of curiosity. “What is your impression of Coach Anton and Shonan High School?”

“The team’s strength is average, but their attitude is pretty good.” Kaneki Ken looked up at the night sky and gave an objective evaluation, “At least the captain and vice-captain’s love for basketball is obvious.”

“Oh? It seems to suit your taste.” Shirogane Kozou was obviously happy. “Then I guess you have made your decision?”

“Not really.” Kaneki Ken said in a deep voice, “Let me think about it again. For now, Shonan is my favorite. Also, go to bed early when you are older, otherwise when I become successful, how can you brag to your friends while lying in bed?”

After saying that, Kaneki Ken hung up the phone.

“Tsk, that brat.” Shirokane Kozo scolded with a smile as he listened to the beeping sound coming from the other end of the phone. “Big brother with golden hair?” Kaneki Ken had just put away his phone when a familiar voice came from the side. Kaneki Ken turned around and saw who else could it be but Sakuragi Hanamichi.

“It’s so late, why are you still wandering around the street instead of going back to sleep?” Kaneki Ken asked, “What if you get blocked in the alley by that group of people again? And your father is still in the hospital, right?”

“Haha, don’t worry, brother. Sakuragi’s father Koichiro is taking care of them. As for that group of trash… our Sakuragi Army is no pushover.” At this time, a gentle voice came from the side, and the leader was a guy who was not tall but had very bright eyes.

“Hello, my name is Mito Yohei.” The man stretched out his hand towards Kaneki Ken, “Thank you for helping Sakuragi out today. To show my gratitude, I will treat you to ramen.”

“No…” Kaneki Ken had been running around all day and now just wanted to go back to the hotel to sleep. But just as he was about to refuse, the system prompt sounded in his mind.

“A rough gem with a talent of the Generation of Miracles level has been detected around the host. A new side quest is now open.”

“Side quest: Be a role model;

Mission goal: Train Sakuragi Hanamichi to a minimum S-level player within one year;

Mission entry: Cultivation;
Mission Rewards: 50 Skill Upgrade Cards (guaranteed), one S-level lottery chance (guaranteed).”

“An S-level player? Although Sakuragi is undoubtedly gifted, isn’t only one year a bit too rushed?” Kaneki Ken thought for a moment, and to be on the safe side, he threw an appraisal at Sakuragi Hanamichi, and then Sakuragi Hanamichi’s attributes were clearly displayed on the system interface.

“Player: Hanamichi Sakuragi;

Age: 16;

Height: 188cm/203cm;

Weight: 88kg;

Wingspan: 208cm/223cm
Talent: Skywalker (young);
Strength: 91/99;

Speed: 91/99;

Bounce: 103/120;

Coordination: 88/96;

Agility: 93/97;

Durability: 105/120;

Flexibility: 86/90;

Skill: Air Walk (S+, not activated).

Badges: Strongman (Silver, not activated), Man in the Clouds (Hall of Fame, not activated), Name of Genius (Hall of Fame, not activated).

Rating: A+ (a talented basketball rookie).”

“Well, it seems that I have to go to Shonan…” Kaneki Ken smiled helplessly and closed the system interface.

Sakuragi Hanamichi’s data was clearly displayed on the system panel, and his talent was so obvious that it was obvious to the naked eye. This reward was like a free gift, and Kaneki Ken would feel sorry for himself if he didn’t take it.

“Since it’s inconvenient for Kaneki…” After hearing Kaneki Ken’s refusal, Mito Yohei could only prepare to leave with a slightly disappointed look on his face, “Then maybe next time…”

“Instead of eating ramen, let’s go eat yakitori.” Before Mito Yohei could finish his words, Kaneki Ken cleverly brought up the dead topic.

“Haha, anything is fine. Kaneki, you’re the guest today and you have the final say.” Mito Yohei smiled and patted Kaneki Ken’s arm, “Then let’s go eat yakitori together.”

(End of this chapter)