Seeing Sakuragi Hanamichi rush into Coach Taoka to save the ball, Jun Uozumi couldn't help but say, "This guy is really reckless!"
At the same time, Jun Uozumi's eyelids suddenly twitched, and he said in disbelief, "He... he couldn't have done it on purpose, could he?"
Sendoh Akira, who was standing nearby, said, "It's hard to tell whether it was intentional or not, but Sakuragi Hanamichi's speed is really fast! He was able to catch the basketball and grab it in that situation. No normal person could do that."
Jun Uozumi nodded and said, "Indeed."
Sendoh Akira continued, "Furthermore, his incredible jumping ability when he bumped into you was extremely rare. After you faked him out, he was able to jump up and pounce on you again the instant he landed. No normal person could do that."
Upon hearing this, Jun Uozumi frowned. "Indeed, I was quite shocked at the time as well."
At that moment, Sendoh Akira saw Sakuragi Hanamichi's back and said seriously, "Captain Uozumi, you may not be able to underestimate this Sakuragi Hanamichi. Even if he is just a beginner, his amazing jumping ability and speed will cause you a lot of trouble. Moreover, you probably know better than anyone else how powerful his positioning under the backboard is."
Jun Uozumi's expression also became serious.
Now that Sendoh Akira says it, it really is true.
It turns out everyone was fooled by Sakuragi Hanamichi's facade.
Everyone's attention was focused on his trash talk, his disgusting actions, and his various absurd behaviors.
However, people overlooked Sakuragi Hanamichi's formidable physical attributes, astonishing speed, and jumping ability.
Thinking of this, Jun Uozumi nodded heavily, and his gaze toward Hanamichi Sakuragi changed.
Even a lion uses its full strength to hunt a rabbit, let alone someone as physically strong as Sakuragi Hanamichi.
At this moment, it was still Koshino Hiroaki of the Ryonan team who had the ball in control.
Jun Uozumi positioned himself again and called for the ball from Hiroaki Koshino.
Furthermore, Jun Uozumi openly shouted at Hiroaki Koshino, "Come on! Pass me the ball, I want to see just how good this Sakuragi Hanamichi is!"
Upon hearing this, Sakuragi Hanamichi immediately began to fight against Uozumi Jun, "Uozumi, come on! I want to show you my true strength too!"
In an instant, both sides were filled with fighting spirit!
Hiroaki Koshino skillfully dribbled the basketball, found a suitable opportunity, and suddenly passed the ball to Jun Uozumi.
This time, the basketball landed safely in Jun Uozumi's hands.
"Sakuragi! I'll show you how to score!" Uozumi roared, grabbed the basketball, and shoved Sakuragi Hanamichi hard with his back before turning to shoot.
But Sakuragi Hanamichi immediately pounced on him, "That's it?"
At the same time, Sakuragi Hanamichi used the "Multiple Shadow Clone Defense Technique" for the first time!
Sakuragi Hanamichi raised his hands high and then jumped up quickly from the spot.
Keep jumping, quickly, with your hands raised high!
Sakuragi Hanamichi jumped up and down, taunting, "I'll block! I'll block! Come on! Shoot! You try! See if you can throw the ball past me? You believe I can block your shot in a minute?"
The scene before him truly shocked Jun Uozumi. "What is this guy doing? Someone can actually jump like that repeatedly?"
Not only was Uozumi Jun shocked, but everyone present was stunned by Sakuragi Hanamichi's Multiple Shadow Clone Technique!
"His jumping ability is insane!"
"What terrifying jumping ability!"
"My God! You can actually defend like that?"
"That red-haired guy, could he be a monster?"
Haruko Akagi's eyes sparkled. "Wow! Hanamichi Sakuragi, he's amazing!"
Matsui couldn't help but say, "Haruko, I never expected that Sakuragi Hanamichi, that delinquent, would be so good at basketball."
Fujii also said, "Yeah! I never expected that he could replace Haruko's brother, Takenori Akagi. He's really amazing."
The most excited were the brothers of Sakuragi's army.
Seeing their good brother Sakuragi Hanamichi perform so well, the Sakuragi Army cheered excitedly, "Hanamichi! Well done!"
"Flower arrangement! It's amazing! That's it!"
"It's time to show your true skills! This is the real genius Sakuragi Hanamichi! Go, go!"
"Hanamichi! Beat him up! Beat him up!"
On the court, Sendoh Akira said softly, "This Sakuragi Hanamichi is indeed no ordinary person. Although he is just a beginner in basketball, he has great potential and may become a key figure in turning the game around in the future."
Since it was the first time Jun Uozumi had ever seen someone actually make such a defensive move, especially since it was made by Hanamichi Sakuragi, a beginner, he was momentarily stunned.
Just then, Sakuragi Hanamichi, with quick reflexes, snatched the basketball from Uozumi Jun's hands!
That's right, in the instant that Jun Uozumi was lost in thought, Hanamichi Sakuragi snatched the basketball from Jun Uozumi's hands!
Huh? The ball? Gone?
Jun Uozumi's head was buzzing!
In an instant, the entire venue erupted in cheers!
"Wow! What did I just see? That red-haired guy actually took the basketball right out of Captain Uozumi's hands!"
"My God! That's unbelievable! How could someone snatch a basketball from someone else's hands like that!"
"That's amazing!"
"Is Sakuragi Hanamichi really a basketball novice?"
The most shocked person was Coach Taoka. Sakuragi Hanamichi's amazing move just now completely overturned Coach Taoka's understanding!
Coach Taoka exclaimed in shock, "Impossible! He's clearly just a basketball beginner, how could he make such a move? Why? Why is that?"
While everyone was in shock, Sendoh Akira remained remarkably clear-headed, urging, "Uozumi, get back to defense! Get back to defense!"
Jun Uozumi hurriedly replied, "Oh, okay, okay!"
Even now, Jun Uozumi's mind is still filled with the image of Sakuragi Hanamichi jumping in front of him, as if countless Sakuragi Hanamichis are appearing before his eyes.
Jun Uozumi watched Sakuragi Hanamichi's retreating figure and murmured, "It's unbelievable..."
The Shohoku players on the sidelines were shouting like madmen: "Sakuragi! Go for it! Fast break! Fast break!"
The Sakuragi Army roared furiously, "Hanamichi! So cool! Charge! Kill them!"
At the same time, Rukawa Kaede also rushed forward!
Rukawa Kaede looked at Sakuragi Hanamichi.
Sakuragi Hanamichi also looked at Rukawa Kaede.
In the instant their eyes met, they understood each other.
The next moment, Sakuragi Hanamichi looked at Uozumi Jun, who had already taken his defensive position, and shouted, "Uozumi, come on! Let's have a man's contest!"
Judging from this, Sakuragi Hanamichi wants to have a one-on-one fight with Uozumi Jun!
Little did they know, Sakuragi Hanamichi was thinking smugly, "This genius will show you how I team up with Rukawa Kaede right now. With a player as strong as Rukawa Kaede, do you think I'd go for a layup myself? Am I stupid? Isn't it better to pass to Rukawa Kaede?"
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