Chapter 112 Such a beautiful face and figure

Hiroshima Stadium.

When Hana raised her hand to block the sunlight, she suddenly felt a burning sensation in her palm.

"What's wrong?" Rukawa Kaede grabbed her hand, his calloused palm brushing against the hot numbers.

A strange glint flashed in Hanon's eyes: "The sun here is more ferocious than in Kanagawa."

Rukawa Kaede remained silent, casting her in shadow.

Sakuragi, his temper flaring, yelled, "Why are we still ranked C?!"

The national tournament has 59 teams, divided into three levels: A, B, and C. However, Sannoh Industrial was rated as AA, placing them in a separate category.

Hanon smiled and said, "After this, Shohoku will be an AA-level team."

Sakuragi instantly puffed out his massive pectoral muscles: "Watch this genius tear a C-grade into an AA!!"

Rukawa Kaede said with a blank face, "See you get kicked out after five fouls?"

"Who are you calling a vixen!"

As the red-haired guy charged at him in a frenzy, Mitsui and Miyagi grabbed him from either side: "Sakuragi! This isn't Kanagawa! Don't make a fool of yourself in front of the other teams!"

"Let go, you little rascal! You're about to step on my limited edition sneakers... Rukawa, why did you suddenly stick your foot out!"

"You big idiot."

Rukawa Kaede slowly retracted his long leg, turned the basketball with "Hanon's Life" written on it in a different direction, and the crooked fox head was facing him.

Hanon precisely pinched Rukawa's side waist.

The fox shuddered, then casually rested its chin on her shoulder, clinging to her like a large dog: "It tickles."

Hanon said fiercely, "If you provoke Hanamichi again, you'll have to do extra shuttle runs!"

Rukawa Kaede puffed out his cheeks: "...Okay."

Akagi pointed to "Shohoku High School": "Shohoku is in Group D of the West Division, and they have a bye in the first round."

Kogure adjusted his glasses: "My opponent in the first match is..."

Sakuragi stroked his chin with two fingers: "First match, a clean sweep against Sannoh?"

Mitsui hooked his arm around his neck: "Idiot, we're only going to fight Sannoh in the finals!"

Miyagi leaned closer: "Please defeat Meihou and Hakata first! Thank you!"

"Sannoh..." Rukawa Kaede began, "See you in the finals!"

"Senior Anzai!" Coach Taoka warmly shook Coach Anzai's hand. "I heard your team gets up at dawn for extra training?"

Out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at the dazed Hana.

Coach Anzai's glasses flashed white light: "Oh ho ho, young people need photosynthesis."

As Sendoh peeked out from behind the fire hydrant, Sakuragi drew a line on the ground with a mop: "No marine life allowed!"

"This is really a headache." Sendoh shook his electronic fishing rod, his hair wax gleaming in the sunlight. "I specially brought a shark fishing kit for Sakuragi-kun."

"Huh? Eh? Pfft! How many pounds of hair wax did you put on your head?" Sakuragi laughed heartily, hands on his hips.

Rukawa Kaede covered Hanon's eyes: "Radiation pollution."

Huayin:……

Sendoh had just opened his mouth when he said, "Flow..."

"Phew—" Rukawa had already fallen into a baby-like sleep while holding the basketball.

Xian Dao: "..."

Are you trying to play Sleeping Beauty?!

Fukuda suddenly grabbed Sakuragi's throat: "I heard your sister makes you guys a super nourishing soup every day?"

His gaze swept over the elevated altitude of the entire Xiangbei team.

"Envious, you stinky Afu? Call him the genius 191cm strongest striker!"

"That's how they evolved from monkeys into orangutans!"

"Aaaaaah, look at my headbutt—"

Taoka glanced at Kanon for the 108th time: "If Kanon transfers here... Ryonan's locker room has imported massage chairs, freshly massaged every day..."

Thump!

The basketball hit Taoka's left foot precisely.

Rukawa scooped the bouncing ball back with one hand, and pulled Kanon behind him with the other: "Your hand slipped."

Taoka stands on one leg: You brat, just you wait!

Coach Taoka's attempt to poach players has failed once again!

"Shohoku plays Meihou Industrial the day after tomorrow..." The old coach rubbed his instep, then suddenly became serious, "That Morishige Hiroshi, he knocked over three centers!"

Hana looked up, surprised that the stubborn old man would pass on information.

Sakuragi's head popped out from the middle: "Old man, you know that big guy too?"

"...I've heard a little about it."

My older sister said that Mingpeng couldn't even get a spot in the warm-up matches—

Akagi's fist and Rukawa's high kick simultaneously struck Sakuragi's buttocks, sending Sakuragi sprawling into the air, clutching his backside: "Murder!!"

The entire Ryonan team was stunned: So arrogant?!

Rukawa nodded expressionlessly, his chubby face clearly saying, "My wife is amazing."

Hanon sighed, "My exact words were 'We need targeted tactics'..."

Hanon: "Here are some videotapes of strong teams. Do you need them?"

The eyes of the Lingnan group lit up, and they all swallowed hard.

Taoka's face beamed with joy, his hands rubbing together on the seams of his trousers until sparks flew. "Oh dear, how could I possibly accept this!"

Shohoku members: ...Then don't reach out your hand!

Hanon: "This is Toyotama's run-and-gun offense breakdown; they'll switch to zone defense in the second half—"

Taoka's throat tightened: "We need it so badly! Thank you, Coach Kanon!"

This means that Ryonan will successfully pass the first hurdle tomorrow!

After collecting the videotape, he was about to shake hands with her.

Taoka: ...

Huayin:……

Rukawa Kaede: -.-

Rukawa Kaede glanced expressionlessly at his hand, which was being held tightly by Taoka.

Sendoh laughed so hard his hair was shaking, and Hikoichi's camera precisely captured Coach Taoka's petrified profile.

Kanon: "Coach Taoka, see you in the finals."

Taoka felt relieved and rubbed his hands together: "Definitely!"

Clutching the videotape, Taoka dashed off, leaving a blur: "Everyone back to the hotel for special training!"

While running off-road, he yelled, "Where's the pork chop rice you promised?!"

Sendoh, waving his hand as he backed away, shook his fishing rod: "Next time, I'll treat you to eel..."

Before he could finish speaking, Taoka grabbed his spiky hair and dragged him away.

The Shohoku team watched the retreating figure amidst billowing dust: ...How tragic!

Ayako fanned herself with her notebook: "Otoko, can Ryonan make it to the finals?"

"The East District has Sannoh as its leader." Hana shook her head: "Ryonan will at most make it to the top four."

Sakuragi said seriously, "Ah... I'd like to have another match with Sendoh."

The Shohoku team fell silent.

"So—" Hanon snapped her notebook shut, "Whether it's Sannoh or Kaioh, the championship trophy is already engraved with Shohoku's name!"

The entire team instantly erupted in passion: "Victory is ours!"

Hanon: "There's no match tomorrow, so everyone can go out and have some fun today. Don't be so nervous."

Shohoku team: "Hai!!"

Aya took her arm: "Oto, shall we go for a walk?"

Hana shook her head: "You guys go ahead."

For some reason, she has been feeling increasingly heavy lately, especially after arriving in Hiroshima.

Ayako suddenly hooked her arm around Kanon's neck and whispered in her ear, "You wouldn't..." Her eyes glanced at Kanon's stomach, "Miyagi said that Rukawa has been staying out all night lately."

That can't be too tiring. Yesterday, Hanon even stewed ten pots of beef for the whole team!

"Cough cough!" Hana choked, her face turning red, and out of the corner of her eye, she caught a glimpse of Rukawa Kaede's ahoge (a single hair sticking up) with his ears perked up.

She replied in a serious tone, whispering in his ear, "...Nothing like that."

Ayako straightened up, looking at Rukawa with a pained expression: "Such a beautiful face and figure... and yet he's no good..."

Rukawa Kaede blinked rapidly: What do you mean, Senpai?

Hanon laughed so hard her shoulders trembled.

Rukawa Kaede scratched his head while holding a steamed bun. His wife was smiling so beautifully; his senior must be praising him!

Sakuragi asked in disbelief, "Sis, did you catch the fox spirit's sleepiness?!"

Hua Yin smiled and said, "Husband and wife should follow each other."

Steam burst from Rukawa Kaede's head: !!!

The Shohoku team: Why are we eating pre-meal rations again?!

Miyagi blushed and said, "Aya! Shall I go shopping with you?"

"Let's go, let's go!" Miyagi, her ears burning red, was dragged away by Ayako.

Sakuragi's face turned bright red, and he touched his two index fingers together: "Haruko... um..."

Haruko smiled and said, "Sakuragi, let's go for a walk together."

Sakuragi: "Yay!!"

"Didn't you make a promise with us?" Sakuragi's gang howled, "You bastard, you prioritize women over friends!"

Hanon tilted her head: "Want me to go back and practice with you?"

Rukawa Kaede: "Mm!"

The sunlight cast long shadows of the two people, and the overlapping part resembled interlocking fingers.

August 3rd.

Before entering the arena, Hanon reminded her, "It's just a warm-up match, don't get injured."

The entire Shohoku team shouted in unison, "Hai!"

Hanon turned around and bumped into the Ryonan group.

The members of Ryonan: How arrogant!

Hanon: ...That's a bit hard to explain.

Warm-up countdown.

Morishige Hiroshi ignited the stadium with a powerful dunk.

Sakuragi stomped his foot in frustration: "Ryochika, pass the ball to me!"

Miyagi looked at Kanon, and seeing her nod, he said, "Run!"

Sakuragi's eyes lit up, and he started running.

"Bang!"

Sakuragi leaps into the air and completes a powerful dunk with a reverse hand switch!

[Gymnasts: Wow! Shohoku's number 10 is amazing!]

Sakuragi Asamori Shigehiro flexed his muscles: "Big guy, this is the stage for a genius!"

Morishige Hiroshi chuckled: "Hehe, you're quite interesting."

Rukawa Kaede beckoned with his wrist and looked at Miyagi expressionlessly: "Senpai."

"Okay, okay!" Miyagi threw out a high-speed ball, muttering, "Two childish brats!"

Rukawa Kaede ran quickly.

Jump, catch the ball, spin in the air, and fold the back dunk!

[Girls in the stands: Ah—! Shohoku's number 11 is so handsome!!]

The previously smug red-haired monkey immediately adopted a sumo wrestling stance: "Hey! Xiao Liang! Why did you pass the ball to that stinky fox!"

Miyagi turned and left, too lazy to pay him any attention.

After receiving a look from Kanon, Rukawa obediently warmed up, while Sakuragi continued to cause trouble and was dragged away by Akagi with a punch.

[The Ryonan crew: What a disgrace!]

Before the start of the match, Hanon, who was participating as the head coach this time, shook hands with each of the referees.

The starting lineup was announced, and the Mingpeng coach's forehead veins bulged – this generation of young coaches has no sportsmanship!

[Uozumi: Is Akagi being sidelined?]

[Taoka: Mitsui isn't going either? Are they going to use Sakuragi as a human punching bag?]

[Yan Yi's Crazy Record: Is Shohoku's secret weapon... a war of attrition?]

On the bench right now.

Coach Anzai's teacup rippled: "Oh ho ho, the wind is picking up."

Beep!

Shohoku vs. Meihou Industrial, the opening whistle blows!

Sakuragi and Morishige leaped up at the same time—

Whoosh!

The moment the two giant hands collided in mid-air, the basketball turned into an oval shape and flew straight towards the ceiling!

"It's alright, this genius will steal it again!" The moment Sakuragi landed, his knees compressed into springs, and he completed a second jump while Morishige Hiroshi was still stuck in mid-air.

Snap—

The moment Miyagi received the ball, Rukawa had already crossed the half-court line.

"Quick attack!"

The basketball flashed like lightning among the three members of Shohoku.

Take off!

Rukawa Kaede raised the basketball and violently slammed it down on the rim!

Bang!

Shohoku took the lead with a 2-0 advantage.

[From the stands: Look! This is Shohoku's signature fast break!]

[Girls in the stands: Ah!! Rukawa Kaede is so handsome!!]

They don't know if he's fast or not, but he's undeniably handsome!

Mingpeng retaliates.

The moment Morishige Hiroshi received the ball, shouts of "Crush Shohoku!" erupted from the stands.

As the giant beast turned around, Kogure and Miyagi immediately made way for it!

Jump!

The dunking motion looks like a Tomahawk missile launch!

Snap!

Sakuragi appeared like a ghost in his blind spot, his hand slapping the basketball with an afterimage.

[The Sakuragi Army immediately banged on the bottle: Hot pot! Sakuragi's giant hot pot!]

"Is this the power to knock three centers away?" Sakuragi boasted, mimicking a gorilla pounding its chest.

Morishige Hiroshi rubbed his numb wrist and chuckled, "Hehe, you jumped really high."

Suddenly, he reached out and pinched Sakuragi's biceps. "Can you teach me how to improve my jumping ability?"

Sakuragi blushed instantly, at a loss for words: "You, you bastard!"

The referee's whistle froze in mid-air, and the entire Shohoku bench slipped and fell.

Rukawa Kaede shrugged: "Idiots are indeed contagious."