Chapter 78 Granting You Special Privileges
Before the words were even finished, a deafening "crack" resounded—
The giant hand of Sakuragi Hanamichi, the younger brother of King Kong, fiercely descended, clean and swift!
The sound made the Hainan team's pores tighten and their hearts race.
Miyagi reacted quickly and stole the ball, and Shohoku launched a swift counterattack.
Amu's eyes widened. "Back up! Back up! Back up!"
However, it was too late; Shohoku's tactics had already begun.
Hainan tried their best to defend Mitsui, but Rukawa's shot was like a sharp sword, instantly slicing through the net—
"Whoosh!"
56:60!
Xiangbei scored another three points!
The point difference is now only 4 points.
Coach Gao Tou looked at the situation on the field and felt his mind was in complete chaos, and his mood became increasingly anxious and uneasy.
They blocked Mitsui, but Rukawa came out and threw out a three-pointer!
Coach Gao couldn't sit still any longer and decisively requested a timeout.
"Beep!"
The whistle blew sharply, and the players on the field all stopped running.
Amu felt a heavy weight in his heart.
With repeated mistakes and disorganized teamwork, the team's combat effectiveness was greatly reduced.
He understood that Coach Gao had to suspend the game in order to adjust his condition.
The atmosphere on the field was tense, and the Hainan players were heavy-hearted and filled with self-blame.
"Everyone, come here quickly!" Coach Gao shouted, waving for the players to gather around.
Soon, the Hainan team members lowered their heads, returned to the rest area, and surrounded Coach Gao.
Looking at the situation on the field, the students from various universities who were watching all frowned.
[Miura Dai: This year's Shohoku team is unexpectedly strong! Their damn tactics have made a mess of Hainan!]
[Shohoku is dumbfounded: Even if Hainan strengthens their defense, Shohoku can still score with various team plays. Last time, we were sent to the hospital by Shohoku's unexpected tactics, and we all had to get IV drips...]
[Ryonan couldn't help but praise: Shohoku's dual-gun attack forced Hainan to call two timeouts, demonstrating the astonishing power of Shohoku's new tactics!]
Universities are racking their brains trying to figure out how to defend against Shohoku's cunning tactic.
Coach Gao Tou looked at the players' dejected appearance and his heart softened. The harsh words somehow got stuck in his throat, and after holding them in for a while, he suddenly let out a soft chuckle:
"Judging from your expressions, do you think our Hainan team is doomed to lose?"
Coach Gao's words instantly lifted the spirits of the demoralized players, who stared intently at him.
He opened the folding fan in his hand, gently waving it, his gaze sharp and direct, looking directly into everyone's eyes:
"Don't worry, I've already found a way to break Shohoku's tactics!"
Coach Gao's words instantly inspired the Hainan team players, filling them with fighting spirit and hope!
He nodded in satisfaction and began to boost morale, analyze the situation, provide strategic guidance, and help the players regain their confidence.
Sakuragi secretly peeked at the enemy's situation and suddenly exclaimed, "Huh? Hainan's momentum seems to have changed!"
Mitsui nodded in agreement: "That's right, the atmosphere in the entire Hainan team has become more relaxed and confident!"
Miyagi asked curiously, "Did Coach Takato find a way?"
Sakuragi suddenly jumped up and shouted excitedly, "I know! The old man must be secretly developing a super tactic!"
Mitsui looked surprised: "Super tactics? What's that?"
Miyagi raised an eyebrow. "Does this kid even know what tactics are?"
"It's a mysterious tactic that can instantly make the Hainan team stronger!"
Shohoku members: ...
Sakuragi patted his chest triumphantly, "Hehe, no matter what tactics we use! Watch how this genius crushes the Hainan team!"
The timeout is over, let's return to the game.
Amu controlled the ball and advanced, knowing that this ball had to go in, otherwise the morale of the Hainan team would be severely damaged.
Thinking of this, Amu's eyes changed completely.
His teammate set a screen for him, and Maki charged into the paint like a cheetah, leaping into the air—
Kakuta tried to help defend, but it was too late; Maki had already completed the spectacular dunk.
Beep!
The referee blew the whistle, awarding an extra penalty.
Wow! That 2+1 was so cool! No wonder he's a top-tier Priest!
[Wow! The Hainan team is about to launch a counterattack!]
[Hoping the Hainan team can bring a new turning point!]
The fickle audience immediately began praising the Hainan team, as if they could already see the dawn of victory.
Shohoku has possession of the ball.
After passing the ball, Miyagi skillfully led Maki around to the other side of the baseline.
Originally, Mitsui was closely following Ajin, but now Ajin has moved to the outside.
Rukawa Kaede passed the ball precisely to Mitsui, and Mitsui, upon seeing what was happening, could hardly believe his eyes—
The four players from Hainan stood like idiots near the high post near the free throw line, with the inside wide open, like a door wide open for them!
Mitsui, holding the ball, faced an empty basket, leaving everyone dumbfounded.
"Hey!"
Mitsui was awakened by Rukawa's icy voice!
Because of their positions, Mitsui is next to Maki.
Mitsui instantly regained his composure, pulled the ball back, and drove straight to the basket—
"Whoosh!"
58:63!
"Yay! Mitsui is amazing!"
The Shohoku team erupted in cheers, while the entire stadium fell into a brief silence.
Mitsui looked a little embarrassed and scratched the back of his head: "...Thank you for the compliment, Hainan."
[Yan Yi muttered to himself: Did Coach Takato make a big mistake?]
[Sendou: Preemptively deploying defense on the perimeter seems ingenious, but what about the interior defense?]
[Uozumi: Takato's an idiot! He's too focused on Mitsui's three-pointers, forgetting that Mitsui can do more than just shoot threes.]
Shohoku's single offensive play completely shattered Hainan's defensive strategy.
Coach Gao was a man of great experience; he calmly gave Amu a hand gesture, and Hainan implemented the second plan.
Mitsui ran up to Sakuragi, panting, and asked in a low voice, "Hey Sakuragi, that big bump on your forehead... did your sister hit you? You... didn't behave well, so she hit you?"
Sakuragi glanced at him sideways, and said seriously, "That's right! My sister said if you don't behave well, you'll get a beating!"
Mitsui started sweating profusely: "Oh dear, I only paused for a second, is she really going to beat me to death?"
Rukawa Kaede coldly interjected: "She'll be responsible for killing him with a hammer, and I'll be responsible for burying him."
Hearing this, Mitsui felt a chill in his heart and couldn't help but want to rush into Miyagi's arms and cry, only to find that Miyagi had already run far away.
Mitsui wailed: What kind of brothers are these... making nickel?!
Hainan's offensive momentum is strong, but Xiangbei is not to be trifled with. The two teams are evenly matched and the atmosphere is full of tension.
The audience thoroughly enjoyed the show, as if they were watching a super exciting NBA game!
Unbeknownst to many, the Shohoku team has successfully turned the tide and overtaken Hainan!
Trailing in the score, the Hainan players were caught off guard and almost couldn't catch their breath.
The audience cheered and screamed wildly, applauding Shohoku's comeback.
"Beep!"
"Xiangbei timeout!"
[Huh? Why did Shohoku call a timeout?]
"Weren't they playing just fine?"
Back to the rest area.
The bench players warmly greeted them, "Everyone must be tired, come and rest for a while and catch your breath!"
Hanon carefully examined the group. Suddenly, she walked towards Rukawa Kaede and noticed the bruises on his shoulder. Her heart clenched: "Are you alright?"
Rukawa shook his head, indicating that he was fine.
Sakuragi glared sourly at Rukawa, muttering, "It's a game, if you're a weak, smelly fox and can't handle it, then don't go on the field!"
"How is Kakuta? Is he alright?"
Kakuta replied somewhat shyly, "It's alright, there's nothing seriously wrong..."
He was indeed in some pain from the collision with the Hainan team, but it was a minor injury.
It's probably because Rukawa's skin is fair that the bruises look particularly noticeable.
Hanon gently pursed her lips.
Seeing her so worried warmed his heart, but even more so, it felt sweet.
Suppressing the urge to hug her, he secretly tugged at her hem: "Don't worry, I'm really fine."
Hua Yin rubbed his head: "I understand."
The Shohoku team huddled together, analyzing the situation.
Holding the logbook, Sangtian said, "After the Hainan team called a timeout, Amu scored almost all of the team's points with a combination of shots and drives!"
"This is because the other players on the Hainan team are relatively weak in scoring ability. Apart from A Shen and Qing Tian who can provide some support, it is difficult for the other players to score."
"And if the ball is passed to Ajin and Kiyota... Sakuragi and Rukawa are there to defend them tightly. Therefore, Hainan chooses to rely on Maki's scoring ability."
"Both offense and defense need to be considered, which is extremely physically demanding. Although the Hainan team usually has excellent physical training, the intensity of the game will still affect their shooting percentage. Therefore, he will use a more reliable scoring method."
Hanon scanned the team members and asked, "How is everyone's physical condition?"
"Absolutely no problem!"
After the previous training camp, the team's physical condition has greatly improved. Moreover, except for Sakuragi and Rukawa, everyone else had a halftime rest.
"Alright, now let's set up the final offensive and defensive tactics."
"Huh? Should we change tactics?"
"Aren't we going to use that elevator door tactic anymore?"
"Well, our final offensive tactic is called—"
Kanon stared straight at Rukawa, and everyone else followed her gaze.
"Pass the ball to Rukawa!"
The Xiangbei team was astonished.
Rukawa Kaede's blood was instantly ignited, and his dark fox eyes shone brightly like stars, wild and fiery.
"Everyone's task is to create the best offensive opportunities for Rukawa."
"clear!"
No one would question Kanon's decision, nor would anyone question Rukawa's abilities.
Sakuragi, though a little awkward, firmly replied, "...Hmph! I'll help you grab the rebound..."
Rukawa Kaede glanced at him indifferently.
Okay, even an idiot's rebounding skills are passable.
The pause has ended.
Ayako clicked her tongue and said, "Otoko, what's wrong? Are you furious? It's just a little bruise, why are you so upset?"
Hanon nodded frankly, "Yes, it breaks my heart."
On the court, these minor bumps and scrapes are nothing, but because he is Rukawa Kaede, Kanon is unusually confused and gets carried away with her passion.
Tactics are impromptu, but love is not.
Ayako asked curiously, "Then, if you leave everything to Rukawa, aren't you worried about the match?"
Hanon answered confidently, "Xiaofeng is an offensive demon, the sharpest sword in Shohoku. He has the ability!"
Tactics were tailored specifically for him, not only because of favoritism, but also because of trust.
This trust stems from Rukawa's daily hard work and self-discipline.
When Shohoku launched their attack, the audience was surprised because the original running position did not appear.
[Huh? They passed the ball to Rukawa?!]
[Sakuragi trying to defend against Maki by himself? Is that even possible? Won't that newbie get crushed by Maki?]
[Miyagi is actually going to defend against Ajin; what an adorable height difference!]
The situation on the field can change in an instant.
Maki frowned, trying to shake off Sakuragi's entanglement while pondering what Shohoku was really up to.
Kiyota stood in front of Rukawa, spewing out a string of sharp, trash talk:
"Rukawa Kaede! You're only an ace in a small place like Shohoku. In Hainan, you wouldn't even make it to the ranks of a regular player!"
Rukawa remained unmoved, easily breaking through Kiyota's defense and heading straight for Hainan's penalty area.
Maki had already shaken off Sakuragi and was waiting for Rukawa in the restricted area.
Without hesitation, Rukawa accelerated and leaped into the air for a dunk!
Just as Amu was about to raise his hand to block the ball,
Rukawa suddenly withdrew his hand and the ball from the dunk attempt.
Folding waist and abdomen,
Gliding over Amu,
Pull the lever and lift it up—
"Bang!"
The basketball slammed into the hoop, shaking the entire arena!
[What did I just see? Is Rukawa Kaede's inhuman mid-air ball-catching folding buckle real?]
How did this kid manage that?
His ability to stay airborne is simply beyond human comprehension! Rukawa Kaede, you are my god!
[Oh my god! Rukawa Kaede! I love you to death! You're so incredibly handsome!]
Is that waist even real?!
The stadium fell silent for a moment, then erupted in screams: "Aa ...
It gets my blood pumping and my adrenaline pumping just looking at it!
This is an ingrained human fascination with the aesthetics of violence and absolute power.
As soon as Rukawa Kaede's feet touched the ground, he immediately looked towards Shohoku's bench.
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