After Jun Uozumi received the ball, Hanamichi Sakuragi immediately began close defense.
At the moment their bodies collided, Sakuragi Hanamichi was startled!
It wasn't that Sakuragi Hanamichi felt he couldn't defend against Uozumi Jun, but rather that he suddenly realized that in this world, he actually didn't have much experience in defense!
His previous confidence in the paint stemmed from his fearsome ability to use his powerful hamstrings to gain position, as well as his monstrous physique and incredible jumping ability.
He consistently manages to position himself ahead of others when boxing out for the basket, which he does exceptionally well.
However, he will be in trouble if someone gets the basketball and attacks him aggressively.
Before this game, Sakuragi Hanamichi had only participated in one intra-squad practice match. At that time, Akagi Takenori got the basketball and dunked it several times in front of Sakuragi Hanamichi!
Sakuragi Hanamichi thought to himself, "Damn, could it be that I've been influenced by Sakuragi Hanamichi's arrogant personality, so subconsciously I really think I'm an omnipotent genius?"
Just then, Jun Uozumi bumped into him.
With a loud bang.
The impact was very strong!
Caught off guard, Sakuragi Hanamichi let out a muffled groan.
"Uozumi is indeed very strong." Sakuragi Hanamichi looked at Uozumi Jun's back and thought to himself, "It seems that I can only wait for Uozumi to make a move and then use my jumping advantage to block him and try to give him a big block."
Jun Uozumi seemed to sense the pressure he had put on Sakuragi Hanamichi, and smugly mocked, "Sakuragi Hanamichi, did you see that? This is the real battle under the basket!"
Sakuragi Hanamichi said nonchalantly, "Uozumi, what are you bragging about? You just bumped into me, you have no idea how good it felt to me!"
Immediately afterward, Sakuragi Hanamichi revealed a sensual expression and uttered a sarcastic voice, "Ah~ Oh~ So good~ Uozumi, you, harder~"
Jun Uozumi instantly felt goosebumps all over his body, and at the same time, he showed a disgusted expression as if he had swallowed a fly.
That Sakuragi Hanamichi is absolutely disgusting!
"Sakuragi Hanamichi! You bastard! Shut up!" Uozumi Jun yelled.
"Come on, come on~ Uozumi, come and bump into me~" The shameless Sakuragi Hanamichi continued to let loose.
Jun Uozumi passed the basketball to Akira Sendoh, and then immediately distanced himself from Hanamichi Sakuragi.
Turning around, Jun Uozumi glared at Hanamichi Sakuragi with disgust, while Hanamichi Sakuragi responded to Jun Uozumi with the same seductive expression, which made Jun Uozumi shout angrily: "Come on!"
These words were spoken to Sendoh Akira.
Sendoh Akira immediately looked for an opportunity to pass the basketball back to Uozumi Jun.
This time, Jun Uozumi is facing off against Hanamichi Sakuragi with a basketball.
Sakuragi Hanamichi said cheekily, "That's right, that's right. It gets tiring to stay in one position for too long. We need to change positions so everyone is more comfortable. I understand, I understand~"
These words infuriated Jun Uozumi. Although he had never dated a girl, he could hear the unspoken message in Sakuragi Hanamichi's words: Sakuragi Hanamichi was clearly teasing him!
Jun Uozumi yelled, "Sakuragi Hanamichi, you shameless bastard, you're insulting the sport of basketball!"
Sakuragi Hanamichi said with a grin, "Oh dear, don't be angry. Getting angry is bad for your health. By the way, after the game, I'll make you a cup of goji berry water to help you recover. After all, playing a game takes a lot out of you, and I'll feel bad for you..."
What?
Goji berry water?
The spectators off the court might not be able to hear Sakuragi Hanamichi and Uozumi Jun's conversation, but the players on the court could hear it clearly.
Upon hearing the words "goji berry water," even the usually composed player, Akira Sendoh, couldn't hold back and his expression turned very strange.
Rukawa Kaede's expression remained unchanged, but his gaze towards Sakuragi Hanamichi was very serious.
Jun Uozumi gritted his teeth, his veins bulging!
Jun Uozumi gripped the basketball with both hands and lifted it high with all his might.
Sakuragi Hanamichi immediately jumped up, preparing to block Uozumi Jun's shot.
Sakuragi Hanamichi is quite confident in his jumping ability.
But Sakuragi Hanamichi was dumbfounded after he jumped up.
After all that, it turns out that Jun Uozumi's move wasn't a shot at all, but a fake move!
Uozumi Jun, who had just been furious, revealed a contemptuous smile: "Sakuragi Hanamichi, you really are a beginner in basketball. You can be fooled by this kind of feint. Hmph, now I'll show you what real basketball is."
At this moment, Jun Uozumi felt extremely pleased. He watched Sakuragi Hanamichi jump up with a mocking expression, as if he were watching a clown.
I have to say, Sakuragi Hanamichi jumped really high!
Once Sakuragi Hanamichi realized he had been tricked, he was extremely anxious. "Damn it, I actually got tricked by that monkey boss Uozumi. No, I can't let him defeat me like this."
As Jun Uozumi saw Sakuragi Hanamichi begin to descend from the air, he assumed a throwing motion again, timing it perfectly so that a normal person wouldn't have time to jump again to interfere.
The problem is, Sakuragi Hanamichi isn't a normal person!
As soon as Sakuragi Hanamichi landed, he immediately shot towards Uozumi Jun like a spring.
"You... what kind of monster are you? How did you jump up again so quickly? Impossible..." Jun Uozumi said, looking at Hana Sakuragi in shock.
boom!
A loud bang!
Jun Uozumi collapsed to the ground!
Sakuragi Hanamichi landed on top of Uozumi Jun!
When Sakuragi Hanamichi realized that it might be too late, he actually lunged at Uozumi Jun after landing!
"Red number 10 has committed a foul! Game paused!"
The referee rushed over immediately.
Jun Uozumi, who was lying on the ground, was seriously injured; his nose was bleeding from the impact.
Coach Taoka, standing off the court, jumped up and yelled, "Sakuragi Hanamichi! You bastard, you must have done it on purpose, referee! He committed a malicious foul, kick him out!"
The Ryonan team members quickly grabbed medical kits and rushed towards Jun Uozumi.
Sakuragi Hanamichi wobbled as he climbed off Uozumi, his mind still a little fuzzy.
He really just wanted to jump again to interfere with Uozumi Jun's shot, but he didn't control the direction and force well and ended up falling directly into Uozumi Jun's body.
Just then, Haruko Akagi rushed over and asked with concern, "Hanamichi Sakuragi, are you alright?"
"Huh? Haruko? You're back. How's your brother?" Sakuragi Hanamichi was surprised that Akagi Haruko had returned to the court at this crucial moment. He was quite embarrassed, as he had just committed a foul and was being scolded by Coach Taoka.
Unexpectedly, Haruko Akagi hesitated for a moment, then slowly approached Hanamichi Sakuragi.
They were very close, very close.
Haruko Akagi said in a low voice, "Hanamichi, I know you did this to avenge my brother, but there was no need to do it this way. Please don't be so impulsive in the future."
ikebana?
She actually called me Hanamichi, not Sakuragi!
And she also thought I hit the fish to avenge the gorilla.
This is such a pleasant surprise!
Sakuragi Hanamichi looked around, then replied in a low, affectionate voice, "Haruko, I'd do anything for you!"
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