"Akagi-kun! Mitsui-kun! Congratulations!"
Coach Kazuo Tangze from Fukasawa Sports University pushed open the door and walked in with a big smile.
The members of Shohoku who were watching the recording of Meihou Industrial's game all showed expressions of surprise.
"Coach Tang Ze!"
"Hello, Coach Tang Ze!"
Takenori Akagi and Hisashi Mitsui quickly stood up to greet Coach Karasawa.
The other members of the Shohoku team also stood up to show their respect.
Coach Tang Ze smiled and nodded, then immediately looked at Coach Anzai and said, "Coach Anzai, it's been a long time!"
Coach Anzai flashed his signature smile and replied, "Tang Ze, long time no see!"
It is obvious that Coach Tangze and Coach Anzai know each other and are quite familiar with each other.
This scene shocked everyone on the Shohoku team.
Sakuragi Hanamichi thought to himself, "As expected of my father! He always has a lot of influence wherever he goes!"
Coach Tang said, "Coach Anzai, thank you for training such excellent players for us! We at Fukasawa Sports University are definitely going to have Akagi and Mitsui!"
These words instantly brought the atmosphere in the room to a climax.
Everyone on the Shohoku team was happy for Takenori Akagi and Hisashi Mitsui.
Akagi Takenori and Mitsui Hisashi exchanged a glance and smiled broadly.
Coach Tangze initially said that if Shohoku could make it into the national top eight, he would recommend Takenori Akagi and Hisashi Mitsui to join Fukasawa Sports University.
Now that Shohoku High School has made it into the national top four, it's a foregone conclusion that Takenori Akagi and Hisashi Mitsui will join Fukasawa Sports University.
Coach Anzai glanced at Takenori Akagi and Hisashi Mitsui, a satisfied smile appearing on his face. He then looked at Coach Karasawa and asked, "Is it just about getting them into Fukasawa Sports University?"
"Huh?" Coach Tang Ze was taken aback.
The members of the Shohoku team also showed puzzled expressions, clearly not understanding what Coach Anzai meant.
Coach Anzai continued, "Full scholarships, perhaps we could try to get them too?"
Coach Tang Ze suddenly realized, and after thinking for a moment, he said after considering it carefully, "A full scholarship is still a bit difficult at the moment."
Coach Tangze glanced at Takenori Akagi and Hisashi Mitsui and explained, "Only the best players can get full scholarships, unless... unless you can make it to the finals. Well, as long as you can win the next game and enter the finals, you'll have a chance to apply for a full scholarship."
It's just a chance, not a certainty.
Coach Tang Ze did not make his statement completely.
At that moment, Sakuragi Hanamichi suddenly asked, "Coach Karasawa, what if we win the national championship?"
Sakuragi Hanamichi wore a domineering expression, and spoke with a confident and composed tone.
Kazuo Tang initially thought that Shohoku had a chance to compete for a spot in the national top eight, but Shohoku actually made it into the national top four, which was already beyond expectations.
Now that someone has suddenly told him that Shohoku High School can win the national championship, to be honest, he doesn't really believe it.
It wasn't that he lacked confidence in the Shohoku team, but rather that there were simply no weak teams among those who could make it into the national top four!
Especially Sannoh Industrial, which won the national championship three times in a row, is simply a god-like existence!
Kazuo Tangze believes that it would be an extremely difficult task for Shohoku to defeat Meihou Industrial and advance to the finals.
But seeing the confident Shohoku players, Coach Tangze smiled and replied, "If you can win the national championship, then Akagi and Mitsui will definitely receive full scholarships from our Fukasawa Sports University."
At this point, Coach Tang Ze glanced around at the Shohoku players in the room and continued, "Not only that, but when we recruit next year, I will give priority to players from your Shohoku team."
These words caused an uproar in the entire room!
The players of Shohoku High School all jumped up and cheered wildly.
"National Champion!"
Our goal is the national championship!
"If we beat Meihou Industrial, we'll advance to the finals. Good luck, everyone!"
"Go! Go!"
Coach Anzai was very happy to see his players so motivated, energetic, and driven.
At that moment, Sakuragi Hanamichi shouted, "Brothers! Come on! Let's continue watching Meihou Industrial's video!"
"good!"
After the Shohoku players responded in unison, they immediately took their positions and began to prepare seriously for the game.
Coach Tang Ze did not feel neglected; on the contrary, he greatly appreciated the serious attitude of the Shohoku team.
Coach Tangze then said goodbye to Coach Anzai and left the room.
At this moment, Kiminobu Kogure said with a solemn expression, "Akagi! Why do I feel that this Meihou Industries is very similar to us last year!"
Upon hearing this, all five members of the Shohoku High School team turned to look at Kiminobu Kogure.
Kogure Kiminobu adjusted his glasses and said seriously, "I feel that Meihou Industrial is just a one-man team led by Morishige Hiroshi!"
Morishige Hiroshi is 199cm tall and weighs 100kg. He plays center.
In the first game of the national league against Changcheng, Mingpeng Industrial achieved a triple-double with 50 points, 22 rebounds, and 10 blocks. His amazing performance caused a sensation throughout the country.
But Takenori Akagi said, "No! If Meihou Industrial relies solely on Hiroshi Morishige, they won't be able to make it to the national tournament."
Akagi Takenori is indeed the most qualified to speak on this matter.
Last year, Sakuragi Hanamichi and Rukawa Kaede hadn't enrolled in school yet, Miyagi Ryota was hospitalized after fighting with Mitsui Hisashi, and Mitsui Hisashi was leading the Shohoku delinquent gang around. The Shohoku team was completely relying on Akagi Takenori to hold on.
Despite Akagi Takenori's excellent performance, he was still unable to turn the tide.
Mitsui Hisashi said, "But it cannot be denied that if Meihou Industrial didn't have Morishige Hiroshi, they would be a second-rate team at best."
Rukawa Kaede nodded and said, "That's right! As long as we can restrain Morishige Hiroshi, Meihou Industries will be no threat."
Ryota Miyagi laughed and said, "Brother Akagi, Hanamichi, it's up to you two then."
Upon hearing this, Sakuragi Hanamichi's lips curled up, and he said confidently, "I've wanted to go head-to-head with this Morishige Hiroshi for a long time!"
If I remember correctly, in the anime, Sakuragi Hanamichi deliberately tried to bump into Morishige Hiroshi, but was instead knocked down by the unsuspecting Morishige Hiroshi.
Is Morishige Hiroshi really that fierce?
I don't believe it!
Only I, the genius Sakuragi Hanamichi, am the man with the strongest body!
Akagi Takenori said seriously, "If Sakuragi and I team up, we should be able to contain Morishige Hiroshi."
Sakuragi Hanamichi chimed in, "That's right! With me and Akagi-nii here, that Morishige Hiroshi won't get away with it! Under the basket, Shohoku calls the shots!"
Coach Anzai stood to the side, watching the five Shohoku players with a broad smile, without making any tactical arrangements whatsoever.
He believed that Shohoku would definitely be able to defeat Meihou Industrial and advance to the finals!
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