Part- 419:

  The moment the skill surged through him, James felt a quiet hum in his chest, a deep tration that sharpened every aspect of his senses. His eyes locked onto the basket as though it were the only thing in the world. The noise of the court faded into the background, and for a fleeting moment, everythi perfectly still. He could see the arc of the ball in his mind before even releasing it. It was as if he could trace the trajectory with his thoughts.

  Without a moment of hesitation, James uhe ball toward the hoop. The ball left his fingers with such precision that it seemed to glide through the air, a near-perfect line from his hands to the basket.

  Swish.

  The sound of the ball going through the was crisp and clear, signali another fwless shot. Kiyoshi stood frozen for a brief moment, his eyes wide with disbelief. He had seen a lot of skilled pyers in his time, but James's shooting ability was unlike anything he had ever entered.

  “Again,” Kiyoshi said, his voice steady, but with an edge of awe creeping through. He tossed the ball baes, his heart pounding in anticipation.

  James didn’t o be told twice. He was already ready, his body moving with an ease that belied his earlier hesitation. With the ball in hand, he moved to the left er of the court, where Kiyoshi had just passed it. This time, however, his feet were more certain, his movements sharper.

  James activated his Bullseye skill again, feeling the familiar surge of crity wash over him. His mind locked onto the basket, and without a sed thought, he released the ball in a fluid, effortless motion. The ball flew smoothly through the air, twisting slightly as it spun towards the hoop. And once again, the sound of the ball swishing through the rang out, punctuating the silen the court.

  “Another oahera murmured in astonishment, watg as James tio make basket after basket. Her voice barely cut through the stunned silehat had fallehe game. Everyone on the court was staring at James, their expressions a mixture of awe and disbelief. They had never seen anyone shoot like this before.

  Kiyoshi, still processing what he was witnessing, narrowed his eyes and motioned for James to try from the right wing. “Let’s see how you do from over here, if you do that from now on you are our teams starter shooting guard.”

  James moved into position without hesitation. His fidence was growing with every shot, and now it felt almost as though he was oh the game. The ball came to him as Kiyoshi passed it, and James took a quick look at the basket, gauging the distance. Once again, his foarrowed, and the world around him seemed to fall away. He was locked in, his body moving instinctively.

  The moment he felt the ball leave his fingers, it was clear. Another perfect shot.

  Swish.

  The barely trembled from the force of the shot.

  “He’s like a mae…” Tahera said again, almost in disbelief, as she watched James si ahree-poihis time from a different angle.