"It's Sakuragi Hanamichi again! At the crucial moment! It's him again!"
"That's awesome! That's awesome!"
"If he keeps playing like this, he's definitely going to be the MVP of this national tournament!"
"It's unbelievable! How did he end up in that spot?"
"Hmph! He's a super genius! Of course you wouldn't understand!"
Akagi Takenori looked at Sakuragi Hanamichi in shock. He hadn't expected Sakuragi Hanamichi to appear from behind him, because he remembered that Sakuragi Hanamichi wasn't in that position at all. Why was that guy Sakuragi Hanamichi there?
Sakuragi Hanamichi raised an eyebrow and chuckled, "Gorilla! How's our teamwork?"
Look!
How eloquent!
Even though it was Akagi Takenori who failed to stop Matsumoto Minoru, Sakuragi Hanamichi claimed it was a collaboration between him and Akagi Takenori.
With that, Sakuragi Hanamichi reached out his hand to give Akagi Takenori a high-five in celebration.
Akagi Takenori suddenly stretched out his large hand: "Sakuragi! Well done!"
The gorilla has fully recovered.
That's just how he is normally!
This scene put Sakuragi Hanamichi in a good mood.
But the next moment, Sakuragi Hanamichi's eyes widened and his mouth gaped open: "Ah! Gorilla! What are you doing?"
Sakuragi Hanamichi was seen blowing on his right hand with a pained expression.
it hurts!
That bastard gorilla not only doesn't appreciate my kindness, but he also tries to play dirty tricks on me!
hateful!
Um... So, it seems the gorilla has truly regained its fighting spirit.
Otherwise, he wouldn't be in the mood to mess with me like this.
Sigh, why is it always me, the genius Sakuragi Hanamichi, who gets hurt?
"Hold on, everyone! Let's score first!"
Having already received the basketball, Ryota Miyagi confidently orchestrated the attack.
At the same time, Shohoku fans were also shouting loudly to cheer on their team.
"Go Shohoku! Go Shohoku!"
"Everyone, hold on!"
"This ball is crucial! Everyone, play well! Keep it up!"
Sakuragi Hanamichi's block gave Shohoku a chance to counterattack. If the ball goes in, the score difference will be reduced to 5 points.
Soon, the entire Shohoku team stormed onto Sannoh's territory.
Matsumoto Minoru looked at the panting Mitsui Hisashi and was shocked: "It seems that Ichinokura Satoshi really exhausted himself in the first half! But the key point is, this guy is so tired! His face is turning pale! Why isn't he off the field? What's the point of him staying on the field?"
For nearly three minutes, Mitsui Hisashi barely touched the ball.
When Matsumoto Minoru has the ball and is attacking, he can easily break through Mitsui Hisashi's defense.
Even Matsumoto Minoru couldn't help but ask, "Hey! Are you alright?"
Matsumoto Minoru wasn't actually mocking Mitsui Hisashi; rather, Mitsui's current state frightened him, giving the impression that he might die at any moment.
It would be terrible if playing basketball resulted in someone's death.
Sweating profusely, panting heavily, and with his eyes barely open, Mitsui Hisashi gritted his teeth and demanded, "Do you really look down on me that much?"
Matsumoto Minoru's face was full of conflict; he knew this would be the outcome.
So Matsumoto Minoru stopped talking and focused on defending Mitsui Hisashi.
At this moment, the basketball was passed from Miyagi Ryota to Akagi Takenori. In Miyagi Ryota's opinion, since Akagi had regained his fighting spirit, he could pass the ball to him again and let him go head-to-head with Kawata Masashi in the paint.
As soon as Takenori Akagi got his hands on the basketball, Masashi Kawata got into defensive position and challenged him: "Come on, Akagi!"
However, Takenori Akagi inexplicably said, "Hmph! I'm not going to compete with you for the title of the best center in the country!"
These words completely baffled Masashi Kawata.
Takenori Akagi continued, "But! The national championship is definitely ours!"
The next moment, Takenori Akagi roared, "Miyagi! Elevator door!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Takenori Akagi passed the basketball back to Ryota Miyagi and ran towards the outside.
"Elevator door?" Kawata Masashi was even more confused. While chasing after Akagi Takenori, he asked, "Akagi! What are you talking about? And aren't you going to settle things with me?"
Akagi Takenori snorted coldly: "Enough with the nonsense!"
Matsumoto Minoru increasingly felt that Mitsui Hisashi might be in trouble, because he heard Mitsui Hisashi repeatedly saying, "I am a man who never gives up... I am a man who never gives up... Until the very last moment, I will never give up hope... I am the Flame Man... Mitsui Hisashi... I am..."
You're playing basketball to this extent and you still say you're okay?
Perhaps he's lost his mind?
Just as Matsumoto Minoru thought Mitsui Hisashi might have lost his mind, Kawata Masashi's voice startled him.
"Matsumoto! Get in position quickly!"
"Oh no! It's a pick and roll!"
Matsumoto Minoru then realized Akagi Takenori's intentions, but it was too late.
With a "boom"!
Minoru Matsumoto bumped into Takenori Akagi.
Mitsui Hisashi seized the opportunity to shake off Matsumoto Minoru's defense and charged towards the three-point line.
Masashi Kawada suddenly turned to look at Ryota Miyagi. Could it be that the elevator door was Mitsui Hisashi's nickname?
really!
Ryota Miyagi did indeed pass the basketball to Hisashi Mitsui.
At that moment, Mitsui Hisashi, standing open outside the three-point line, successfully caught the basketball.
The man who never gives up has made his move!
When that familiar figure reappeared in the audience's sight!
When Mitsui Hisashi once again demonstrated that perfect shooting form to everyone!
One thought echoed in everyone's mind: "Never give up hope until the very last moment! Once you lose heart, the game is over!"
The Flame Man, Mitsui Hisashi, has finally made his move again!
Despite his exhaustion, Mitsui Hisashi smiled, his eyes resolute, and declared with unwavering confidence, "I will never give up, Mitsui Hisashi!"
A perfect arc appeared!
Amidst everyone's gasps!
With a "whoosh" sound!
The basketball swished through the net!
It's a three-pointer!
At the crucial moment, the ever-resilient Mitsui Hisashi stepped forward!
His three-pointer changed the score between Shohoku and Sannoh to 62-66, narrowing the gap to 4 points.
This also completely ignited the fighting spirit of the Shohoku team!
At that moment, all the brothers of the Shohoku delinquent gang were moved to tears, and they roared hysterically with sobs: "Mitsui! Mitsui! The flame man who never gives up, Mitsui Hisashi!!!"
All the fans of Shohoku High School excitedly chanted Mitsui Hisashi's name.
Even the Sannoh fans were stunned by Mitsui Hisashi's amazing three-pointer!
Looking at Mitsui Hisashi, who was panting heavily and could barely run, Matsumoto Minoru's eyes were filled with shock. He said incredulously, "How could this be? He can't even stand up straight, how could he still make a three-pointer like that?"
Coach Taoka, while shocked, exclaimed, "That's Mitsui Hisashi! A man who will never give up until the very last moment! Not being able to recruit him into my Ryonan team is definitely the biggest regret of my life!"
Coach Anzai flashed his signature smile; this was the Mitsui Hisashi he knew.
Never give up hope until the very last moment!
Whether it's basketball or life!
Once you give up hope, all that lies ahead is endless darkness and boundless regret!
Even if I die, I will die on the battlefield!
Please, head held high, never give up, fight to the very last moment!
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