Sakuragi Hanamichi couldn't understand it. The gorilla was known as the best center in Kanagawa! Didn't a coach from a prestigious university later come to him for help?
How come he's being suppressed by Uozumi Jun like this now?
Rukawa Kaede is a first-year student, so it's understandable that he can't beat Sendoh Akira, a second-year student, since Rukawa Kaede had never encountered a player as strong as Sendoh Akira before.
Therefore, it's completely understandable that Rukawa Kaede struggled to keep up with Sendoh Akira's pace during their first encounter.
But you, the gorilla, shouldn't be suppressed by Jun Uozumi like this!
Sakuragi Hanamichi was starting to get anxious.
He even looked at Coach Anzai, seemingly wanting to go on the field!
The saying goes, "Those involved are often confused."
Before the match, Sakuragi Hanamichi was thinking of hiding his true strength, playing dumb to outmaneuver others, and being a secret weapon to play a crucial role at the most critical moment.
But when he saw that the morale of the Shohoku team had been crushed, he couldn't care less about anything else.
At this moment, he wished he could rush onto the court, first snatch a rebound right under Uozumi Jun's nose, and then reward Sendoh Akira with a big block, all to boost the morale of the Shohoku team by his own efforts!
Sakuragi Hanamichi was also affected by the game at that moment, causing a violent emotional fluctuation.
In fact, competitive sports not only value individual ability, but also individual form.
When you're not in good form, even the best superstar can perform like garbage.
Clearly, Takenori Akagi is not at his best right now.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have been blocked by Jun Uozumi and had the rebound stolen by him at the same time.
Of course, Junya Uozumi has not scored yet.
Returning our attention to the basketball court, Akagi Takenori and Rukawa Kaede are clearly in a different state than before.
It wasn't because Sakuragi Hanamichi's words had a significant effect, but rather because Akagi Takenori and Rukawa Kaede weren't the type to lose confidence when faced with difficulties!
The more difficult the situation and the stronger the opponent, the more it will ignite the fighting spirit of Takenori Akagi and Kaede Rukawa!
Jun Uozumi's three blocks were indeed very intimidating, and he also grabbed the rebounds multiple times. Akira Sendoh, on the other hand, acted like a commander, guiding the rhythm of the entire game. It seemed that he could score however he wanted, and no one could stop him.
Ryonan's inside and outside players performed exceptionally well, demonstrating their formidable strength.
They completely shattered the morale of the Shohoku team, but in doing so, they also woke up Akagi Takenori and Rukawa Kaede!
At this moment, Akagi Takenori and Rukawa Kaede's gazes became more composed and determined, and the aura they exuded was completely different from before.
It was as if a raging flame was burning around the two of them!
When faced with adversity, the ability to become stronger with each setback, and to not only not lose confidence but also to unleash a heroic spirit of fighting against heaven and earth—this is the true strength!
Seeing this, even Sakuragi Hanamichi was stunned. "What the heck? This... my fellow students are all back? Don't tell me this is going to turn into Kung Fu Basketball..."
Of course it wasn't Kung Fu Basketball! At this moment, Sakuragi Hanamichi clearly sensed that Akagi Takenori and Rukawa Kaede were in different states!
Immediately, Sakuragi Hanamichi shouted, "Brothers, hold on! Let's get the first point in the game! Then we'll come back one point at a time!"
Upon hearing this, Kogure Kiminobu, the vice-captain of the Shohoku team, immediately nodded and said, "Sakuragi-kun is right! Everyone, calm down and let's score the first goal!"
Ayako and the Shohoku substitutes also cheered them on.
At that moment, Sakuragi Hanamichi glanced at Coach Anzai again and suddenly realized that Coach Anzai had not shown any expression at all from beginning to end. Coach Anzai was just quietly watching the game.
As expected of Coach Anzai! This little thing is probably nothing to him.
The basketball was in Yasuda Yasuharu's hands. Although he heard the cheers from the bench, he was still a little flustered, but he was trying to appear calm.
Kogure Kiminobu seemed to sense that Yasuda Yasuharu had not yet regained his confidence, so he encouraged him, "Yasuda, stay calm, don't panic, take it slow."
Yasuda Yasuharu nodded hurriedly, indicating that he would do his best.
Yasuda Yasuharu dribbled the ball while searching for a suitable passing opportunity.
At the same time, Kiminobu Kogure made a run to find an opportunity to ask Yasuharu Yasuda for the ball.
It seemed like a good opportunity to pass the ball. Yasuda Yasuharu hesitated for a moment before choosing to pass the ball to Kogure Kiminobu.
But the moment the basketball left his hand, Yasuda Yasuharu regretted it! His eyes widened in terror!
How could this be? How could Ryonan's number 8 be in that position?
At that moment, Yasuda Yasuharu clearly saw that Ryonan's Tomoyuki Uekusa was guarding the position between him and Kogure Kiminobu. The moment he threw the basketball, Uekusa moved!
With quick reflexes, Uekusa Tomoyuki intercepted Yasuda Yasuharu's pass mid-air!
After stealing the ball, Tomoyuki Uekusa immediately launched a fast break!
At this moment, not only Yasuda Yasuharu panicked, but all the Shohoku players on the sidelines were stunned!
In that situation, you absolutely shouldn't have passed the ball in Kogure Kiminobu's direction!
What is Yasuharu Yasuda up to?
Everyone realized that Yasuda Yasuharu was still a bit flustered and not focused enough!
Faced with Tomoyuki Uekusa's fast attack, Yasuharu Yasuda, who had made a mistake, was very remorseful, but he still desperately chased after Uekusa and defended against him.
Kiminobu Kogure was also quickly chasing after Tomoyuki Uekusa.
But at that moment, Kogure Kiminobu's heart skipped a beat, and he knew something was wrong!
Because he saw that Sendoh Akira was rushing forward at an even faster speed!
Obviously, Tomoyuki Uekusa will pass the ball to Akira Sendoh. Once the ball is in Akira Sendoh's hands, he will definitely score it.
We must find a way to intercept this ball and prevent Sendoh Akira from scoring again!
Kiminobu Kogure gritted his teeth, trying to push his limits and increase his speed to interfere with Tomoyuki Uekusa's pass.
However, Kiminobu Kogure was still a step too late.
Just then, Sendoh Akira was about to rush under the basketball hoop, and Uekusa Tomoyuki took the opportunity to toss the basketball high into the air.
At the same time, Sendoh Akira also leaped high into the air.
At that moment, the entire stadium erupted in a commotion!
"Oh my god! Sendoh is planning an aerial relay!"
"A mid-air dunk?!"
"Wow!!!"
At that moment, the entire audience stared intently at Sendoh Akira, who was leaping high into the air.
Sendoh Akira timed it perfectly; the basketball flew towards him exactly as he jumped, and he already had his arms outstretched.
The basketball is about to enter his hands.
But just then!
A figure suddenly appeared out of nowhere!
Red, number 11!
Rukawa Kaede of Shohoku High School!
Rukawa Kaede suddenly leaped up in front of Sendoh Akira!
The basketball was stolen by Rukawa Kaede!
Rukawa Kaede stole the basketball right under Sendoh Akira's nose!
With a loud "bang!"
Rukawa Kaede held onto the basketball tightly and fell to the ground!
Amidst everyone's shocked gazes, Rukawa Kaede immediately launched a swift attack!
Shohoku team, begin your counterattack!
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