The Road to Stardom: Start as a Slam Dunk Master

Lin Dong was answering the phone at the front desk. It was Lao Lin who called.

Hiroaki Nakanishi persuaded him in the car. After he dropped off his things at the hotel, he felt a little uneasy. After all, rejecting Hiroaki Nakanishi might mean the end of his career in Japan, so he made several calls back to the branch. On the other side, I told Lao Wang some things in advance and asked him to help keep an eye on some corporate cooperation trends.

He was so busy that he missed the match between Xiangyang and Fengyu in the afternoon. It was only now that he calmed down and called the front desk of the hotel where Lin Dong was staying.

Frankly speaking, before making this call, Lao Lin was actually a little hesitant.

As a father, he protects his children under his wings. No matter what wind or rain he shields him from, he usually just endures it silently and only shows his children a smiling face of peace in the world.

This has been Lao Lin's habit for more than ten years, so he is not sure whether he should tell Lin Dong these things, or what attitude and method he should use to tell them.

But when the call was connected and his son's steady voice came over there, Lao Lin suddenly felt relieved.

This son has given him too many surprises in the past few months.

Whether it is the sudden self-discipline, or the talent in basketball; whether it is the suddenly improved relationship between the family and myself, the disappearance of rebellion and respect, or the back of cooking for myself every morning these days.

Tall, strong, and steady, he has eliminated many of the bad habits he had in junior high school in China. Unknowingly, he seems to be no longer the child in his impression...

Lao Lin conveyed Hiroaki Nakanishi's intention to naturalize over the phone, but he did not directly mention his rejection. Instead, he asked Lin Dong what he thought.

Lin Dong smiled and said, "Okay, Old Lin, I'm still hiding it from you. As for the bowl of bean juice you often talk about in the morning, you must have already rejected it for me."

Lao Lin laughed dumbly: "Then what do you think?"

"Father and son work together." Lin Dong smiled and said, "Your choice is also my choice."

"Tsk! Or just say it's my seed, hahaha!" Lao Lin laughed happily: "However, I think what he said about career prospects is not completely unreasonable. I have never paid attention to the country before. How about I find some friends in China to get to know the basketball world first? If there are some constraints and you are determined to pursue a career path, going to the United States may also be an option. After all, your mother is now..."

"Classmate Lin Dong, classmate Lin Dong!"

Just as he was answering the phone, he saw Akino Tengu running over and shouting Lin Dong's name happily.

Lin Dong nodded at him and signaled to wait until he finished answering the call.

"Okay, Lao Lin, you can ask someone over there first. I'm also trying to figure it out. Just remember, don't take the initiative to go to the domestic basketball association. It's not sweet to force yourself. The rest will wait until the national competition is over. Let's talk about it later." Lin Dong briefly explained: "I have something else to do here, so I'll hang up first."

After hanging up the phone, Akino Amamiya said to him excitedly: "Let's go, some big shots are coming. Follow me to meet them first."

"Big shot?"

"Nishimura Kouji, Orimo Takehiko, Ozaki Masatoshi, Nakanishi Hiroaki..."

When Akino Tiangong said the names of these people, Lin Dong burst into laughter.

Did he come to him directly after hitting a wall with Lao Lin?

"No." Lin Dong said with a smile: "Principal Akino, go and refuse it for me, just like you did with those reporters."

Akino Amamiya was stunned and quickly explained: "Why are you missing? You kid, do you know who these people are? Nishimura Kouji is the chairman of the organizing committee of this national competition, Orimo Takehiko is the captain of our Japanese national team, Ozaki Zhengmin is..."

"It's the chairman of the Basketball Association. Hiroaki Nakanishi is the executive director of the Hitachi Group. He also has the Shibuya Sun Rock team that is competing in the JBL League?" Lin Dong said: "Of course I know them, but Principal Akino, you know they are here to see me. What do you do?"

Akino Amamiya was stunned: "What to do?"

"They want me to join Shibuya Sun Rocks and play professional basketball." Lin Dong said with a smile: "They have already approached my father just now, but my father has rejected them. This is also my idea."

"Professional basketball? Isn't that pretty good..." Akino Amamiya hasn't come back to his senses yet.

Lin Dong sighed and patted Akino Amamiya on the shoulder: "If I go to play professional basketball, then I have to leave Xiangyang..."

“!!!!!!”

Leave Xiangyang?

Akino Amamiya's ears suddenly stood up, and he suddenly remembered the stack of contracts that Nakanishi Hiroaki casually placed on the table when he sat down. It seemed that there were indeed words such as 'player agency contract' on it.

This... I actually helped them pass the message with a smile just now, thinking that they were good people.

Damn it, are these bastards here to poach me?

This is simply unreasonable.

It’s so fucking unreasonable!

Akino Amamiya was so angry that he almost wanted to go back and pick up a knife and chop up those old beasts in suits and leather shoes who looked like humans and dogs.

"so……"

"I'm going to help you reject them!" Akino Amamiya said categorically: "My child, you are right, students should still stay in school. These people are nothing but quick success and instant gain. They are full of bad water! This Isn’t it just trying to force the seedlings to grow? Anyone can do it!”

"You know, these people are the type who will never give up until they achieve their goals. They may be difficult to deal with... I am still a child after all, so I'm afraid I won't be able to deal with them."

"Difficult? Difficulty has to be reasonable, right? Forcing a student to leave the school he loves, is this what a person can do?"

"Don't worry! You are a student of our Xiangyang, and it is our duty as teachers to protect you! If you are in trouble, teacher, I will help you. As long as you are a student of our Xiangyang, I promise not to let them disturb you. You! I’m not Akino Amamiya because I’m afraid of him putting pressure on me!” Akino Amamiya clapped his chest loudly: “Our Xiangyang is also a public school in Kanagawa, and we don’t rely on the Hitachi Group and the Basketball Association for support, so we can still show my face. ?”

Lin Dong laughed.

Nowadays, the basketball background and the history that I am familiar with have undergone major changes, and I don't know enough about the domestic situation in Dragon Kingdom and the situation in the United States. I may really need to stay in Japan for a while.

During this period of time, the Japan Basketball Association would not give up, and he was too lazy to waste his energy on intrigues with them. If someone like Akino Amamiya stood in front of him, he would be able to avoid a lot of trouble.

"Then please leave it to Principal Akino." Lin Dong nodded and said, "Please tell them that my father's meaning is also mine, and I will never waver no matter what. I just want to be in Xiangyang now and will not go anywhere."

Akino Amamiya smiled so hard that his mouth twisted, and he resisted everything at once: "Okay, okay! Good boy! Don't worry, leave the rest to me!"

………………

I saw Akino Tengu's rapid change of attitude and expression after he came back, and heard him convey Lin Dong's words of 'never waver'.

Ozaki Masatoshi and Nakanishi Hiroaki looked at each other, already knowing in their hearts that all the previous preparations were almost in vain.

Not only did that kid stand firm, he was as smart as his father, and he knew how to use Akino Tengu as a shield.

Moreover, this shield was simply a conspiracy that left them helpless.

Use national sentiments and the righteousness of naturalizing the opponent as a Japanese player to persuade Akino Amamiya?

That's almost impossible.

For Akino Amamiya, Lin Dong was his biggest achievement during his tenure as principal in Xiangyang, and it was impossible to let go of him no matter what.

As the principal of the opponent's public school and the chairman of the school board, and Akino Amamiya himself has a certain nepotistic background in the Kanagawa Prefectural Government, it is really not something that the Basketball Association and the Hitachi Group can solve by putting a little pressure on the local government. The problem.

And if we just naturalize Lin Dong and let him stay in Xiangyang... all the expenses involved in naturalization, including the high salary offered to Lin Dong, are all paid by the Hitachi Group, and the result is fruit picking. But it is the Japan Basketball Association and Shoyo High School. After graduating from high school, Lin Dong will go to the NBA draft. This is something that has been clearly stated in the contract, and it is also one of the important conditions used by Hiroaki Nakanishi to win over Lin Dong.

Hiroaki Nakanishi paid this money because he hoped that Lin Dong could bring him a huge advertising effect at Shibuya Sun Rock first.

Now that there is no benefit at all from just providing money, wouldn't Hitachi Group become the biggest victim? Naturally, it is impossible to agree.

What's more, the other party's attitude has actually been clearly communicated. He does not accept naturalization, and Akino Tengu is just his shield and mouthpiece.

When they sat in Nakanishi Hiroaki's Lexus, everyone was relatively speechless.

It is impossible to give up, but it seems that no matter Plan A or Plan B, some core issues have deviated.

No matter how well-prepared he is in the early stage, this guy is obviously not the kind of opponent that can be defeated by simple and crude means.

"It's a pity that Kitano guy refuses to help, and Coach Anzai seems to also..."

"I think he has been in the United States for so long that he has forgotten that he is Japanese! The same goes for Mitsuyoshi Anzai. Now he has long lost the fighting spirit and glory he once had. He is indifferent to everything. Let him help. Just ho ho ho, it’s really hateful!”

"Then let's take the last path." Ozaki Masatoshi said: "The same two-pronged plan, but the focus is slightly adjusted."

"Mr. Nakanishi, have you already negotiated with Mr. Ishihara?"

"He couldn't say no."

"Such a boy is a good match for his daughter. At the same time, I promised him the position of vice president of Europe that he has longed for for a long time." Hiroaki Nakanishi smiled slightly: "After all, this is not asking him to sell his daughter. Normal interactions are just Asking for a subtle influence, at most just using some small means to speed up the communication process, what does it matter?"

"Since ancient times, heroes have been saddened by beauty." Ozaki Masatoshi laughed: "Having a Japanese girlfriend who talks softly and gently will inevitably eliminate many of his inner barriers to Japan. The sooner the better."

"Um."

"But this will also take time. At the same time, we must ensure that he stays in Japan for the time being." Ozaki Masatoshi looked at Nishimura Kameji and Orimo Takehiko: "There should be no problem for Xiangyang to enter the semi-finals, but Sanno must stop them. , Only in this way can Lin Dong feel that there are still challenges in Japan."

"Don't worry." Takehiko Orimo said with a smile: "After the last time they played against NBA rookies, several teammates from the national team have been working as their sparring partners. In the past month, these little guys have improved a lot. , their talents are indeed very strong, I dare not say that they are comparable to Lin Dong, but there is no problem in killing Xiangyang's other four positions. After all, a person's ability is limited. No matter how strong he is, I guarantee that he will not be able to win. .”

Nishimura Kamiji also said: "I have also arranged manpower among the live audience during the game to set up the rhythm and give Sanno an absolute home court advantage."

The national players are sparring with all their strength, the audience has a one-sided atmosphere, plus four teammates who will definitely be strangled to death!

"This way, everything is foolproof." Ozaki Masatoshi laughed. He couldn't think of any chance for the opponent to break the game: "The last thing a truly strong person can't face is failure. Wherever you fall, you must get up. This is Their advantage is also an advantage that can be exploited..."

"What about the media? Should they make positive reports or stir up national sentiment? With Lin Dong's strength, the national competition must be the stage for his performance. It is already a bit impossible to suppress the media's voice simply and crudely."

"Both have it." Ozaki Masatoshi said calmly: "The former is to make him feel a sense of belonging and identity in Japan, and the latter is to create a kind of isolation and controversy for him, but it cannot be overdone, otherwise it will be counterproductive. I'll say hello."

"Use beauty to soften one's bones, use money to lure one's aspirations, use the media to confuse one's mind, and use failure to inspire one's courage." Nakanishi Hiroaki said with a smile: "This is the real kingly way. I have full confidence in Chairman Ozaki's arrangements. All financial support for the naturalization program is still available, and as long as he is in Japan, I think there will eventually be a chance to change his mind."

………………

8pm.

Hiroshima Stadium, Takito Basketball Stadium.

This is one of the three main basketball halls of the stadium. It is named after the Munakata three goddesses enshrined in Itsukushima Shrine in Hiroshima. It is also the venue for the semi-finals and finals of this national competition that has been scheduled.

Compared with the auxiliary halls, which only have one grandstand and can accommodate only a few hundred people, the capacity of the three main halls is much larger, and can accommodate about 6,000 to 8,000 people.

At this time, the lights were shining on the center of the stadium, and a fierce game was going on in the stadium, but the huge stands were empty.

The score on the scoreboard was anxious at this time, 79:78.

Takehiko Orishige, the captain of the national team, rushed to the basket with the ball and passed the one-on-one guarding of Eiji Sawabita in one step, but the next second...

boom!

A figure suddenly appeared there and blocked his way.

The opponent appeared too suddenly. If it were any other national players, they would have bumped into each other at this time, but after all, it was Takehiko Orimo, the number one player in Japan's basketball world today.

He twisted around forcefully and turned his body away like a twist. Although he inevitably lost his balance, he passed the basketball in his hand just before falling to the ground.

The one who intercepted him was Kawada Masashi, and at this moment, the basket was empty!

Shota Sugiyama, who is also the current center of the Japanese national team, is 204 centimeters tall and has strong personal skills.

A light flashed on the lenses of Suiyama Shota's glasses, and he jumped up on the spot without hesitation. But the next second, a tall and energetic man jumped up in front of him.

It was Kawada Masashi who had clearly stepped forward to intercept Orishige Takehiko just now!

What a quick return to defense, what a powerful explosive power!

Snapped!

A trace of surprise flashed across Sugiyama Shota's eyes, and a big hat fell down.

"Counterattack!"

The basketball was picked off by Kazunari Fukatsu and quickly advanced toward the frontcourt.

Everyone is running like crazy.

Several members of the national team returned to defense very quickly, but except for Takehiko Orishige, the others were still half a beat slower than Eiji Sawabita and Kazunari Fukatsu.

With a cross pass, the ball reached Zebei's hands, and he jumped high to meet Takehiko Orimo, who had returned to defend the basket.

"Boy, don't even think about it!" Takehiko Orimo jumped up almost at the same time as him.

Hook? Toss? A layup? Or a pull rod?

At this moment, Takehiko Orimo had simulated all of Zebei's choices in his mind, and had made all preparations for precautions, but only...

Snapped!

Zebita Eiji made a back pass, and the ball returned to the hands of Kazunari Fukatsu who followed.

A decent open mid-range shot and the ball went in.

79:80, Sanno Industrial takes the lead!

Shh!

At the same time, the final whistle also sounded, a sure win!

Takehiko Orimo gasped for air after landing on the ground.

Not only him, but everyone else behind him was also breathing heavily, but the students of Sanno Industries were all jumping up and down with excitement.

"Hahaha! I won! I finally won!"

"yeah!"

I have been training with these guys for a month, and this is the first time they have won the national team with a fully equipped team.

A smile appeared on Orimo Takehiko's face.

Kawada Masashi's intimidation at the basket has improved a lot compared to a month ago, and this is all due to Shota Sugiyama.

Kazunari Fukatsu's speed and organization, Satoshi Ichinokura's defense, Minoru Matsumoto's versatility... have all been greatly improved.

What surprised him the most was the change in Eiji Zebei.

After experiencing the devastation of this month of targeted duels, this guy finally learned to pass the ball, and also learned to restrain his overly strong desire for expression and arrogance...

In the game just now, the national team didn't let anything go. They were both convinced and relieved to lose.

"Congratulations to you." Takehiko Orimo stretched out his hand to Eiji Sabita and said with a smile: "You are invincible. Japan's future belongs to you!"

It's a big chapter, I really don't like to break the chapter. The battle with the Mountain King will be the real first battle in the early stage of the Slam Dunk Chapter. I look forward to getting excited.

Of course, as a warning in advance, this is just the first part of Slam Dunk, and the real BOSS of Slam Dunk has not yet been formed^^.

I will continue to write and save the manuscript in the evening and will update it on time at 8 o'clock tomorrow.