As a time traveler, Sakuragi Hanamichi naturally remembered the practice match between Shohoku and Ryonan.
To be honest, in his memory, all he remembered was the result of the practice match between Shohoku and Ryonan. Shohoku almost beat Ryonan, but in the end, with only a dozen seconds left, Ryonan's Sendoh scored another basket with his superb individual skills, giving Ryonan a one-point lead and the victory.
But he didn't expect the Ryonan team to be so strong at the start!
Rukawa Kaede and Akagi Takenori both got to eat Jun Uozumi's giant hot pot!
At this moment, he could clearly sense that Kogure Kiminobu, Yasuda Yasuharu, and Shiozaki Tetsushi were obviously panicking, and the morale of the Shohoku team was directly crushed!
The audience in the stadium seemed to be overwhelmingly cheering for the Ryonan team!
The Sakuragi Army in the audience area frowned.
Tadashiro Noma said, "I didn't expect the Ryonan team to be so strong. Even Captain Takenori Akagi was defeated."
Takamiya Nozomi said with lingering fear, "That Uozumi Jun from the Ryonan team looks really scary. If he had hit me, I would probably have ended up in the hospital."
Oonan Yuji joked, "No, no, you can withstand Hanamichi's Iron Head Kung Fu, so you should be able to withstand Uozumi Jun's attacks too."
Yohei Mito sighed, "Fortunately, these guys on the basketball team are all law-abiding students. If they were hanging out with delinquent youths, their offensive and destructive power would be too great."
Haruko Akagi, the Fujii, and the Matsui sisters all wore worried expressions.
Especially Haruko Akagi, she knew very well that this year was her brother's last chance to compete in the national tournament, but she did not expect that he would be suppressed by Ryonan team in just a practice match. What will happen when he encounters a strong team like Hainan next?
Shohoku team, this is really too difficult!
Rukawa Kaede's personal guards had lost their initial passion and energy, but unlike Akagi Haruko, they didn't think as much; all they cared about was Rukawa Kaede's every smile and frown.
But Rukawa Kaede, a tough guy, never has an expression on his face, which makes his bodyguards even more infatuated.
"See that? That's Rukawa Kaede. Even when that monster on the other side knocked the basketball away, Rukawa Kaede wasn't scared at all."
"Yeah! Rukawa Kaede isn't afraid of that big monster!"
"Yes! That's right. Rukawa Kaede was just careless, which is why that big monster found an opportunity."
After a lively discussion, the three girls in Rukawa Kaede's fan club managed to convince themselves and rekindle their cheerleading spirit!
Therefore, fan culture is truly terrifying!
At this moment, the basketball was in the hands of Yasuda Yasuharu of the Shohoku team again. He dribbled the basketball and organized the attack.
However, Yasuda Yasuharu was clearly a bit down. He was still thinking about Uozumi Jun's three huge blocks earlier; even Rukawa Kaede and Captain Akagi Takenori had their shots blocked by Uozumi. Moreover, every player on the Ryonan team was incredibly fast and technically skilled.
At that moment, Yasuda Yasuharu felt that he was far inferior to the top players of the Ryonan team.
In competitive sports, the worst thing is losing confidence. Once you lose confidence, the game is essentially over.
The audience and members of the Shohoku team seemed to sense that Yasuda Yasuharu was acting strangely.
Led by Sakuragi Hanamichi, the Shohoku players on the bench cheered and encouraged their teammates.
But it doesn't seem to have much effect.
Just then, a voice rang in Yasuda Yasuharu's ears like a thunderclap!
"Send it to me!"
It's Rukawa Kaede!
Rukawa Kaede had somehow gotten inside, backing up against Uozumi Jun, and was calling for the ball from Yasuda Yasuharu!
Rukawa Kaede is actually going to forcefully attack Uozumi Jun!
Upon seeing this, Yasuda Yasuharu was immediately taken aback. As expected of Rukawa Kaede!
Yasuda Yasuharu's panicked mind was calmed down by Rukawa Kaede's action.
Yasuda Yasuharu then dribbled the basketball a few more times, found a suitable opportunity, and immediately passed the ball to Rukawa Kaede!
At this moment, everyone's eyes were focused on Rukawa Kaede!
Can this super rookie demonstrate his exceptional skills in this adversity and give the Shohoku team a much-needed boost?
"Rukawa Kaede! Rukawa Kaede!"
"Rukawa Kaede, it's up to you now! Good luck!"
"Stay calm, Rukawa Kaede!"
Not only the three girls in Rukawa's fan club, but everyone who supported the Shohoku team was chanting Rukawa's name, filled with anticipation for him.
Yasuda Yasuharu swiftly bypassed Ryonan's Tomoyuki Uekusa's defense and passed the basketball.
The pass was very solid, flawless, completely avoiding Tomoyuki Uekusa's defense.
But just as the basketball was about to enter Rukawa's hands...
Suddenly, a giant hand appeared out of nowhere.
A figure swiftly blocked Rukawa Kaede's path.
White No. 7!
It's Sendoh Akira from Ryonan High School!
With lightning speed, Sendoh Akira cut in front of Rukawa Kaede and intercepted Yasuda Yasuharu's pass!
Even the usually nonchalant Rukawa Kaede couldn't help but mutter, "Damn it!"
After receiving the ball, Sendoh Akira immediately launched an attack!
There was no time to think further; everyone on the Shohoku team immediately went all out on defense!
Rukawa Kaede charged forward at lightning speed as if he had activated a cheat code, catching up with Sendoh Akira who had launched a rapid attack in an instant!
At that moment, Rukawa had only one thought in his mind: Dare to steal the ball from me? I'll show you how to block your layup!
This time, Sendoh Akira didn't pass the ball; he dribbled past his opponent the entire time, clearly intending to go for a layup!
Rukawa Kaede was hot on his heels, just waiting for Sendoh Akira to make a move!
If you, Sendoh Akira, dare to make a move, I'll definitely reward you with a big hot pot!
At this moment, the entire audience held their breath, watching Sendoh Akira and Rukawa Kaede's movements intently. The duel between the two masters had finally begun!
Akira Sendoh jumped!
He was indeed going to drive to the basket!
Rukawa Kaede was now in a defensive position in front of Sendoh Akira, and he immediately jumped!
Rukawa Kaede leaped high into the air; his position, timing, and height were all perfect!
Rukawa's hand was already higher than Sendoh's.
Everyone on the Shohoku team was on tenterhooks, some even secretly celebrating. If Rukawa could block Sendoh's layup and give him a big block, that would be fantastic!
But just when everyone was hoping to see Akira Sendoh take a shot...
At the crucial moment!
Sendoh Akira actually paused in mid-air for a moment!
With a flick of his wrist, Sendoh Akira made a pass motion!
The basketball was passed out by Sendoh Akira!
Sendoh Akira passed the basketball to Koshino Hiroaki next to him!
After receiving the ball, Hiroaki Koshino executed a swift and decisive jump shot, sinking the basketball cleanly into the hoop.
All the substitute players on the Ryonan team jumped up!
"Waaaaaah!!!"
"So cool! Absolutely so cool!"
"As expected of Sendoh-senpai! That pass was so cool!"
"Senior Yueye also shot very well!"
Sendoh Akira and Koshino Hiroaki exchanged a smile and clapped their hands together.
"Well said!"
"You shot very steadily!"
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