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Centered on the center line of the court.
The players from Toho Kotei Gakuen and Rakuzan on both sides are poised to attack.
Their eyes are all fixed on the basketball rising high into the air.
Whoosh…
Whoosh…
Two figures leap simultaneously, rushing towards the basketball in mid-air.
A dull thud…
Kamimono and Eikichi Nebuya's strong, dark hands simultaneously slammed onto the basketball.
The two increased the force of their grip, neither giving an inch.
Hmm?
Eikichi Nebuya was somewhat surprised by Kamimono's strength.
He hadn't expected his opponent to be so strong.
Kamimono had the same thought.
Judging from the muscles bulging on Eikichi Nebuya's body, his strength was considerable.
If he hadn't previously fought against Yosen and the even more monstrous Murasakibara,
he would be showing a shocked expression right now.
But now!
Kamimono's eyes narrowed, and the power in his arm suddenly increased.
What?
Feeling the power from the basketball, Eikichi Nebuya's pupils contracted, and he immediately sensed something was wrong.
Thud…
Finally… his hand was bounced away by the sudden force from the basketball.
Kamimono passed the basketball directly to Kuroki not far away.
Rakuzan's failure to contest the ball didn't surprise anyone.
It was a result that could be predicted before the game even started.
Therefore, Kamimono's ability to give Eikichi Nebuya a shock from the very beginning was both expected and perfectly logical.
Returning to the game.
Kuroki caught the ball with lightning speed and immediately executed two slow crossovers.
After the two crossovers, his movements suddenly paused, then his pace instantly increased by two levels.
This sudden change from slow to fast left Chihiro Mayuzumi, who was defending him, stunned.
Kuroki sprinted forward, heading straight for the basket at Rakuzan.
Before the Rakuzan players could even get back on defense, he leaped under the basket and dunked with one hand, scoring 2 points for Toho Kotei Gakuen.
2-0.
He landed back on the ground.
The rim swayed mournfully.
Kuroki raised his fist high, celebrating his first kill.
"This guy, when I watched the game before, I just thought he was troublesome, but now that I've experienced it firsthand, I realize I underestimated him."
Kotaro Hayama said gravely.
Eikichi Nebuya chimed in.
"Their number 1 shouldn't be underestimated either; his strength surpasses mine."
Possession and defense change.
Rakuzan inbounds the ball.
Kotaro Hayama dribbled across the center line.
But before he could take a few steps, he suddenly felt an immense pressure bearing down on him.
A figure blocked his way.
Seeing that figure, Kotaro Hayama's heart pounded. Unpleasant memories flooded his mind, making him feel as if he were suffocating, even his breathing became rapid.
Ryu.
This was his inescapable nightmare.
He recalled once again the scene of being brutally abused by Ryu in middle school.
Ryu looked calmly at Kotaro Hayama and said.
"We meet again, so I won't stand on ceremony."
As soon as he finished speaking, a gust of wind brushed past Kotaro Hayama's face.
So fast…
Ryu 's figure vanished from his sight.
Even the basketball in his hand disappeared.
Ah…
Kotaro Hayama cried out in surprise, then quickly turned around.
Sure enough, he saw the vanished Ryu's figure, and the basketball that had disappeared with him.
Damn it…
It was just a momentary lapse in concentration.
Kotaro Hayama wanted to catch up with Ryu and make up for his mistake.
But Ryu didn't give him that chance.
In the blink of an eye, Ryu was under Rakuzan's basket.
With an easy three-step layup, Toho Kotei Gakuen scored another 2 points.
4-0.
Kotaro Hayama stopped chasing, standing still and watching Ryu with resentment.
Reo Mibuchi walked over and patted him on the shoulder, comforting him.
"Don't worry, the game has only just begun. The opponent is no less formidable than captain, so don't be careless."
Kotaro Hayama naturally understood this.
He took a deep breath and nodded.
"I know! Next time I won't let him break through so easily!"
"That's good. Letting them score continuously isn't a solution. Pass the ball to me first!"
Reo Mibuchi said.
Rakuzan inbounds the ball again.
This time, Kotaro Hayama didn't launch a fast break, but slowed down.
Upon reaching Toho Kotei Gakuen's half of the court, he began his run, arriving at the edge of the boundary line.
His eyes scanned the area, seizing the opportune moment.
Just as Ryu had created half a body's distance, he passed the ball.
Following the direction the ball traveled, Ryu saw Reo Mibuchi catch it steadily.
Ryu immediately understood what his opponent was trying to do.
He didn't want the score to widen!
On the other side.
Reo Mibuchi held the ball with both hands, his eyes darting around. Facing Kugawa, he dared not be careless in the slightest.
His opponent was on the same level as him.
Measuring the distance, he bent his knees, then raised the basketball, aiming at Toho Kotei Gakuen's basket.
Hmm?
'A shot?'
Kugawa froze, raising his hand to block.
However, Reo Mibuchi's body began to lean back.
'A step-back...'
Kugawa realized he'd been tricked and quickly withdrew his movement, taking a step closer to block again.
But when he saw Reo Mibuchi already jumping, he was completely stunned.
'This is...'
Watching Reo Mibuchi's body lean back, his eyelids twitched wildly.
'It's a fadeaway jump shot.'
Kugawa felt incredibly frustrated.
He hadn't realized he was going to do a fadeaway jump shot at all.
Now it was too late to stop him.
Whoosh...
Reo Mibuchi released the basketball.
Swish...
A crisp, pleasant sound of the ball hitting the net rang out.
Rakuzan successfully closed the gap to three points.
4-3.
Just as Kugawa was feeling frustrated,
a voice reached his ears.
"You must be Kugawa! I know you!"
He looked up.
He saw Reo Mibuchi, smiling broadly.
The other continued,
"How was my move just now?"
Huh?
Kugawa raised an eyebrow, but before he could say anything, the other continued,
"Wasn't it cooler than your shot?"
Huh?
Hearing the other's provocative words,
a vein suddenly bulged beside Kugawa's twitching eyebrow.
The more he looked at the other, the angrier he became, and he really wanted to grab a basketball and smash it into the other's face.
Calming himself down, he said in a deep voice,
"Is this a challenge to me?"
He stretched his limbs, cracked his neck, and then continued.
"Then I accept. I'll show you what a three-pointer really is."
The two stared at each other, speechless for a long time.
A heavy atmosphere settled over them.
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