Chapter 105 Drastic changes
“.The above is the report submitted by Akashi, Coach Shirogane.” Sanada Naoto stood in front of Shirogane Kozo’s desk and briefly reported on how Akashi Seijuro persuaded Haizaki Shogo to quit. “Since you were unwell and took a leave to recuperate, the team has been running well as a whole and has successfully entered the national competition. Akashi has performed his duties as vice-captain quite well.”

“Not bad?” Shirogane Kozo looked at the children who were training in the field with a haggard expression, “In that case, Haizaki should quit the club.”

“Yes, coach.” Sanada Naoto bowed slightly, “I am very optimistic about our prospects of defending the title this year. Although Kise-san is a little immature, with the growth of other players, he can partially make up for the vacancies left by Kaneki Ken and Haizaki Shogo.”

“Really?” Shirogane Kozo said with a wry smile, “It’s good that it can be made up. I hope everything is still in time.”

“What, coach?” Naoto Sanada asked in confusion as he didn’t hear clearly what Shirogane Kozo said.

“Nothing, you go out first, Sanada.” Shirogane Kozo shook his head, “I need to be alone for a while.”

“Okay, coach.” Sanada Naoto took the order and left, gently closing the door before leaving. “Please take care of yourself, Coach Platinum.”

Shirogane Kozo didn’t say anything, but just stood up silently and looked at the students who were training downstairs. No one knew what they were talking about.

[“Teiko Junior High School once again made it to the top 16. After the updated lineup, they are still very dominant! Aomine Daiki performed brilliantly!”]

[“Akita Junior High School lost regretfully and missed the semi-finals! Murasakibara Atsushi once again showed his absolute dominance under the basket!”]

[“Mingde Middle School lost unfortunately, Zebei and Morizhong both scored 30+10 in vain!”]

[“A generation of miracles! Teiko Junior High School may become the third defending champion in history!”]

As Teiko Junior High School made great progress and successfully entered the finals, the name that Kaneki Ken left for Teiko Junior High School a year ago was officially recognized by fans all over the country and became the pronoun for fans across the country to refer to the Teiko team.

“Today is the last game to defend the title. Everyone, play well. I will pay for all the celebration expenses if you win the game.” In the locker room, Akashi Seijuro checked whether his shoelaces were tied tightly. “For Kaneki, we must win this game.”

“Yes!” Everyone present responded in unison, their momentum still high, but except for Kise Ryota, the excitement of participating in the finals for the first time was no longer in the voices of others.

“Hey, Aomine-chan, we made it to the finals~” Kise Ryota excitedly poked Aomine Daiki’s arm, “I didn’t expect that we could make it to the finals without Kaneki-san~ I was always worried that I would hold you back~”

“You are indeed holding us back, Kise.” Aomine Daiki took off the headphones he had worn in the locker room like Kaneki Ken did. “Don’t think too much. Kaneki’s strength is not what you can imagine right now. Just do your own thing well. We will make up for your shortcomings.”

“What? Aomine-chan is really merciless when he speaks~” Kise Ryouta grumbled pretending to be sad.

“Aomine, Kise has made great progress.” Akashi Seijuro smiled and said, “I believe Kaneki would feel the same way if he were here.”

“Yeah, it’s a pity that Kaneki is not here now.” Aomine Daiki squatted down expressionlessly and adjusted his shoelaces. “These new shoes I suddenly changed don’t fit my feet. They are not as comfortable as the original pair of shoes.”

Akashi Seijuro’s face turned pale when he heard the hidden meaning of Aomine Daiki’s words. He wanted to say something, but at this moment, the stadium’s reminder broadcast rang throughout the stadium.

“The game is about to begin. Players from both teams, please hurry up and enter the field.”

“It’s time, let’s go together!” Akashi Seijuro no longer cared about Aomine Daiki’s disregard, and took off the coat on his shoulders and said with full energy. “.” Everyone present was silent, just stood up silently, lined up in an orderly manner and entered the player channel.

“.” Looking at the scene in front of him, which was completely different from when Kaneki Ken was there, Akashi Seijuro’s expression became even uglier. After taking a deep breath, Akashi Seijuro suppressed his inner anger and slowly walked into the field.

“Congratulations to Teiko Junior High School for successfully defending their title!” Heihachi Tashiro cheered excitedly. “Although Kaneki Ken has left the team, the other players of Teiko Junior High School have still successfully defended the undefeated legend of the Generation of Miracles!”

“Yes, we saw that everyone from Teikou Junior High School has now become a strong team. Everyone present was very friendly and shook hands with everyone from Toyama Junior High School, and did not celebrate in front of them.” Oka Naoya also smiled and echoed, “We noticed that Akashi’s performance today was very good. He defeated the defender head-on more than once to score singles, which completely changed his usual image of a command tower.”

“Yes, all the players of Teiko Junior High School are extremely talented. I’m already looking forward to the birth of the first junior high school dynasty team to win three consecutive championships!” said Heihachi Tashiro with a smile.

“Coach Shirogane, the team successfully defended the title, this should be a happy event.” In the office that night, Sanada Naoto, who was called by Shirogane Kozo, looked at the other party with some confusion. He looked worried, “Why do I feel that you seem a little unhappy?”

“We still have a lot to consider, Sanada.” Shirogane Kozo said as he looked out the window at the senior retirement ceremony taking place. “The talents and growth trajectories of these kids are far beyond the average person. What we have to do is to ensure a good chemistry within the team while ensuring their healthy growth.”

Before he could finish his words, Shirogane Kozo felt a black screen in front of his eyes and he fainted to the ground.

“Coach Platinum? Coach Platinum?” Naoto Sanada hurried over to check the situation, then called an ambulance to send Shirogane Kozo to the hospital.

“Coach Shirogane Kozo will no longer serve as coach due to health reasons. I will take over as the coach of Teiko Junior High School.” The next day, Naoto Sanada announced in front of everyone at Teiko Junior High School.

The faces of the people present shifted slightly, with concerned expressions on their faces.

“But don’t worry. The doctor has said that Coach Platinum is no longer in danger and just needs to rest.” Naoto Sanada continued.

Hearing that Coach Shirogane was fine, everyone breathed a sigh of relief and waited for Coach Sanada’s instructions.

“From now on, you should train well, just like Coach Bai Jin arranged before.” Sanada Naoto made arrangements casually, “I’ll go to the principal’s office.”

“Yes!” Everyone responded in unison and started training.

“Sanada is here.” Teikou Junior High School principal Hira Hideyuki stood up to greet him with a smile, “Come on, come on, sit down, I have something to tell you.”

“You are too polite, Principal.” Naoto Sanada bowed a little flattered and said, “Did you call me here to understand the situation of the team? The team’s current coordination is very perfect, and the training is also going on in full swing.”

“Oh, no hurry, no hurry.” Taira Hideyuki smiled and stopped Sanada Naoto’s report, “Of course I feel relieved about these children. I called you here for something else this time.”

“Please give me your orders.” Naoto Sanada responded with his head lowered in fear.

“With the approval of the school board, we require that in future competitions, the winning team must be guaranteed playing time.” Taira Hideyuki’s smiling face looked as scary as a demon in the eyes of Sanada Naoto. “Generation of Miracles, haha, what Kaneki Ken said is really appropriate.”

(End of this chapter)