With the same formula and rhythm, Sendoh Akira once again created an opportunity for Uozumi Jun to score a dunk.
Ryonan's current score is 76, and Shohoku's score is 70.
Standing under the basket, Sakuragi Hanamichi was filled with resentment. He felt as if he had been tricked by Sendoh Akira and was extremely angry.
However, there seems to be no solution.
If the gorilla were still there, with both of them guarding under the basket, Sendoh Akira's pass just now might not have gone through.
Even if Sendoh Akira manages to pass the ball to Uozumi Jun, I believe the gorilla will be able to suppress Uozumi Jun.
Shohoku's biggest problem right now is that they don't have all the players!
Sakuragi Hanamichi glanced at Shiozaki Tetsushi, Yasuda Yasuharu, and Kogure Kiminobu. Clearly, the fighting spirit that Yasuda Yasuharu's three-pointer had just ignited in everyone seemed to have been suppressed again by Sendoh Akira.
No, this can't be done!
Sakuragi Hanamichi shouted, "Go for it, everyone! Don't worry, I'll find a way to protect Sendoh!"
Do you have a way to preserve the path to immortality?
Upon hearing this, not only the members of the Shohoku team looked at Sakuragi Hanamichi, but even the members of the Ryonan team all turned to look at him.
However, the Ryonan team mostly showed disdain.
"He thinks he can keep Sendoh senior with this basketball rookie? Pshaw, he must be joking."
"Yeah! Does he think he's so great just because he grabbed a few rebounds? Even the super rookie Rukawa couldn't stop Sendoh, and he's just a basketball beginner? That's hilarious!"
"Go Sendoh-senpai! Crush Shohoku!"
"Yes! Crush Shohoku!"
Coach Taoka was pleased to hear the Ryonan players' shouts from the bench. That's it! They need to have fighting spirit and momentum!
Sendoh Akira looked at Sakuragi Hanamichi, smiled, and said nothing.
Sakuragi Hanamichi nodded to Rukawa Kaede.
At this moment, Rukawa Kaede was in very poor condition, panting heavily, covered in sweat, and had exhausted too much energy.
In contrast, Sendoh Akira acted as if nothing had happened.
It's already very difficult for Rukawa to defend against Sendoh Akira at this level. Even if he occasionally has a burst of energy and successfully defends against Sendoh Akira, it will consume more of his stamina.
However, Rukawa Kaede nodded seriously to Sakuragi Hanamichi, his eyes filled with determination.
A man should be like this: never give up until the very last moment!
Even if I die, I will die on the battlefield!
At this moment, the football field is a battlefield!
Sakuragi Hanamichi and Rukawa Kaede's burning fighting spirit had a great inspirational effect, and Kogure Kiminobu and others also clenched their fists and said firmly, "Go for it! Everyone stay calm!"
Just then, a deep voice rang out!
"Shohoku! Go for it!"
That sound?!
Sakuragi Hanamichi and the others hurriedly turned around to look!
It's Takenori Akagi!
"Akagi-senpai!"
"Captain Takenori Akagi!"
"Gorilla!"
"elder brother!"
Akagi Takenori had many white bandages around his eyes, indicating that his wounds had been treated, and he reappeared outside the stadium!
He seems to be alright!
Very good!
The fighting spirit and morale of the Shohoku team were instantly ignited!
At the same time, the Ryonan players and Coach Taoka all looked at Takenori Akagi.
When Akagi Takenori was not there, Ryonan did not extend their lead. But now that Akagi Takenori is back, Ryonan is suddenly under pressure again!
Takenori Akagi said to Coach Anzai, "Coach Anzai, I'm fine now, I can go back up and play."
Coach Anzai nodded and said, "Very good, then you can substitute Rukawa Kaede."
Immediately afterwards, Takenori Akagi shouted loudly, "Rukawa Kaede, I'm substituting you in. You're off the court to rest."
What?
They actually replaced Rukawa Kaede?
With less than 4 minutes left in the game, Shohoku is still down by 6 points. If they take out the super rookie Rukawa Kaede at this point, will Shohoku still have a chance to turn the tide?
Many people in the audience didn't understand why Rukawa Kaede was substituted.
Even Rukawa Kaede himself was taken aback.
Sakuragi Hanamichi patted Rukawa Kaede on the shoulder and said, "Good brother, you should rest and replenish your energy. We'll need you to decide the outcome of the match against Ryonan later!"
Rukawa Kaede nodded and walked towards the Shohoku team's rest area.
Akagi Takenori stepped onto the field with high spirits.
"Gorilla! Gorilla!"
"Go, gorilla! Go, gorilla!"
The four brothers of Sakuragi's gang couldn't help but call out Akagi Takenori's nickname. But calling him "Gorilla" at this time was obviously not meant to tease him. It was more likely because they were close friends and called each other that nickname.
Sakuragi Hanamichi on the field gave an awkward smile. He felt a little uncomfortable with these guys shouting the nickname "Gorilla" so loudly in front of so many people, since the nickname "Gorilla" originated from him, and Mito Yohei and the others were his brothers.
Akagi Takenori ignored the Sakuragi Army and walked towards Sakuragi Hanamichi.
Sakuragi Hanamichi said awkwardly, "Brother Akagi, don't misunderstand. They were just cheering you on. I didn't tell them to call you gorilla."
Takenori Akagi patted Hanamichi Sakuragi on the shoulder and said approvingly, "Hanamichi Sakuragi, you did a great job just now. Keep it up."
Sakuragi Hanamichi was taken aback for a moment, then immediately smiled broadly and nodded, saying, "Good luck!"
At the same time, Coach Anzai looked at Rukawa and said, "Rukawa, you only have one minute to rest. You need to come on in the last two minutes to decide the outcome of the game. Can you do it?"
Just as I predicted, Sakuragi Hanamichi was right.
Rukawa Kaede nodded seriously.
Ayako encouraged him from the side, "Rukawa Kaede, your performance just now was really great! You truly deserve to be called a super rookie!"
The other first-year students also exclaimed, "Rukawa Kaede, you're really amazing!"
With only 3 minutes left in the game, Takenori Akagi came on!
At this moment, the Shohoku team has the ball.
After receiving the ball, Kogure Kiminobu was no longer as hesitant as before. Now that Akagi Takenori had returned, his first priority was to target Akagi Takenori!
During his dribbling, Kiminobu Kogure found a suitable opportunity and decisively passed the ball to Takenori Akagi in the paint.
After receiving the ball, Takenori Akagi immediately jumped and shot!
Junya Uozumi immediately jumped to contest the shot, but Takenori Akagi's shot was too quick, and this time Akagi opted for a bank shot, so Junya's contest failed.
The basketball slammed into the backboard, bounced, and went into the net.
Goal!
As soon as Akagi Takenori entered the game, he attacked Uozumi Jun with great force, scoring two points for Shohoku!
Wow! The gorilla is amazing!
"Gorilla! Gorilla!"
"When the gorillas attack, things really change!"
The Sakuragi Army roared excitedly, cheering on Takenori Akagi.
Haruko Akagi's eyes sparkled, and she jumped up, shouting, "Brother! You're amazing!"
The audience was buzzing with excitement, exclaiming, "Wow! That number 4 player has incredible explosive power!"
"Yeah! He doesn't look injured at all, he's amazing!"
The Shohoku team's bench chanted loudly, "Go Shohoku! Go Shohoku!"
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