Slam Dunk Fox Rukawa

The boys' basketball team of Toyotama High School, a traditional strong team in the country, was eliminated by the dark horse Shohoku in the first round. Looking at the results alone, it has to be said that it was the biggest upset of this round.

But only those who watched the game at the scene knew that although Xiangbei entered the national competition for the first time, its strength was extraordinary. If nothing else, it can be seen from the record-breaking scores of the two teams.

strength.

With such a high score and such a fast pace, without rigorous training, just running would make you fall down from exhaustion.

So even though the defeated Toyotama High School players shed sad tears on the court, the audience still stood up and applauded the wonderful game presented by both sides, not only for the winner Shohoku, but also for Toyo who also worked hard to the last moment.

Jade player.

"Well done! Shohoku!"

"Well done, Toyotama, what a great fight!"

“The game was so exciting!”

Liu Chuan walked up to Nan Lie, who was holding his head high and eyes closed tightly, and patted him on the shoulder.

Nan Lie opened his tearful eyes and saw Liu Chuan. He choked and said, "Congratulations to you, Liu Chuan. You are stronger and deserve to win."

Rukawa did not say polite words. Based on his understanding of Nan Lie, a man who could win the game with run-and-gun tactics would welcome back his mentor, even at the risk of destroying his own reputation and risking the world's disapproval. From a sunny boy to an "ace killer"

"For players who are too hypocritically polite, they disrespect their opponents.

"We will definitely win the final championship." Rukawa's implication is that if Toyotama is eliminated by the championship team and can fight to the end with Shohoku, then they will win the respect of more people.

Nan Lie heard what Rukawa meant and just said "Come on", then turned around and exercised his duties as captain to comfort his frustrated teammates.

Under Nan Lie's comfort, the Toyotama players who were crying silently stood in line and saluted each other with the Shohoku players with tears in their eyes.

"Thanks for the advice!"

"Thanks for the advice!"

When the athletes from both teams left the field, a large group of reporters gathered around the winning Shohoku team. Of course, their key figure was Kaede Rukawa, who scored 72 points in the game.

Countless microphones surrounded Ruchuan, and the spotlights kept shining, blinding Ruchuan. While cursing in his heart, Ruchuan had to pretend to be nonchalant in preparation for the reporter's interview.

"Hello, Rukawa-san, please tell me how you, as a first-year player, achieved an extraordinary score of 72 points in a single game in your first national competition."

"Rukawa-san, I am a reporter from the xx newspaper. We would like to do a special report on you. I wonder if you can spare the time?"

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The reporters who surrounded Ruchuan asked questions incessantly, making Ruchuan's head feel a little mushy.

"Can everyone please be quiet?" Rukawa spread his hands, pressed a false button in the air, and said loudly: "I only have one mouth. The team has other arrangements. I can only answer a few questions. If everyone keeps making trouble like this, I will

I won’t say a word from now on.”

Under the threat of Rukawa, many reporters had no choice but to close their eyes, and then all looked at Rukawa with burning eyes, hoping that Rukawa would notice them.

Rukawa pretended to unconsciously click on a reporter.

Why do you say casually? Because that reporter is our reporter Comrade Yayoi Aida.

"Hello, Rukawa-san, I am a reporter from Basketball Weekly. I would like to ask, what do you think of Toyotama High School who was defeated?" Aida also pretended not to know Rukawa and asked seriously.

"Toyotama High School is a very good team, and their style of play is very unique. I personally think that Toyotama's style of play will definitely become popular around the world in the future, and will change the entire basketball landscape." Because Rukawa knows it well.

The Suns are so famous for their run-and-gun tactics, so regardless of the fact that I am just a fledgling freshman, I commented with the tone of a basketball legend.

A young female reporter who considered herself as beautiful as a flower felt angry because Rukawa ordered Aida first. After hearing Rukawa's answer, she couldn't help but snorted: "She spoke in a tone that sounded authoritative.

, who do you think you are?”

Ruchuan glanced at the coquettish female reporter and said coldly: "You can remember my name. This sentence is what I said. Within 10 years, if what I said does not happen, I can publish it in the newspaper to admit my mistake. No.

Do you know if the newspaper you represent dares to make a bet with me?"

Shocked by Rukawa's strong aura, the female reporter remained silent.

Rukawa glanced at the reporters around him and said in a deep voice: "I think basketball is so popular mainly because of its enjoyment. The American NBA can succeed, whether it is its rules or the attitude of the league.

It is to encourage offense, so there are various penalty rules that are different from FIBA, such as 24 seconds for offense and 3 seconds for defense. Defense can better win championships, but offense can better please the audience."

"So, if everyone only emphasizes defense in order to win the championship, then there will be too many boring games, and naturally they will not be popular with the audience. How can a sport without audiences and fans support it continue to go forward?

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"So, I think offense is the way to survive in the future of basketball. Toyotama High School is actually at the forefront of the times. It won't be long before FIBA ​​will also absorb many of the rules that encourage offense from the American Basketball Professional League. This

We can wait and see.”

After Rukawa finished speaking, he pushed away the group of reporters who were thinking and quickly followed the other players from Shohoku towards the locker room.

"Rukawa-san, what is your goal for this competition in Shohoku?" Aita asked, facing Rukawa's back.

"Does that need to be said?" Rukawa stopped, turned around and showed his white teeth confidently, ignoring Aida who was flustered by his own electric eyes and said: "He must be the champion!"

"嚓", "嚓", "嚓"

Journalists who were good at capturing shots quickly clicked the shutter of their cameras and recorded Rukawa's confident declaration. Later, a well-known company wanted to use this photo to advertise its toothpaste.

The results of the first day of the national competition were quickly announced. Except for the Shohoku team, which was rated as "B" level, they unexpectedly defeated the "A" level veteran team Toyotama.

The strong teams easily eliminated their opponents and entered the next round.

Aihe 103:58 (64:27, 39:31) Hengyu Industry, Dayong 81:48 (44:22, 37:26) Fufang, Changcheng 79:34 (42:14,

37:20) Haraguchi Commercial, Hori 79:40 (37:19, 37:21) Machida Sansho, Urayasu Commercial 93:58 (51:42, 42:16) Yulai Industrial.…

Among them, Lingnan, another team from Kanagawa that both Shohoku and Hainan are concerned about, although it is also the first time to participate in the national competition, but with the trident combination of Sendō, Uozumi and Fukuda, they defeated with a disparity of 101:60.

Rakumaru Sanshou from Toyama.

After the first day, 27 of the 59 teams from across the country were eliminated. Three teams from Kanagawa Prefecture were ranked in the top 32 at the same time, which also attracted media reporters. Especially the team that set the record for the highest score in the history of the national competition.

The Xiangbei team is even more darling in the eyes of the media.

Of course, there are also some people who are black in this and that way in the island country. They stood up and accused Shohoku's defense of being like a piece of loose sand, allowing Toyotama to score high points as well. Such a team that does not pay attention to defense will definitely not be able to go very far. Especially tomorrow.

When they face Meito Kogyo, one of the four seeded teams, which has super rookie Shigehiro Mori, Shohoku will definitely lose very ugly.

Rukawa and the others didn't care what the media did. After watching the day's game, they set off back to the courtyard-style hotel they had booked. Everyone gathered in the living room to listen to Mr. Anxi's analysis and arrangements for tomorrow's game.

tactics.

"Based on the information you got back from Rukawa, the main strength of Mingpou Industries should be their inside line, center Shigehiro Mori. If even Sakuragi's strength is far from his opponent, it is estimated that it will be difficult for Akagi to defend him alone.

Stop him!" Teacher Anxi said while holding his eyes.

Rukawa bets that when Mr. Anzai said that Akagi couldn't guard against Mori Shigehiro just now, there was a cunning look in his eyes.

Sure enough, after hearing what Teacher Anxi said, Akagi suddenly stood up and said angrily to Teacher Anxi: "Teacher, please give me a chance to defend the opponent's Morishigehiro alone.

If it doesn’t work, change your style of play. Please!”

Teacher Anxi pondered for a while, and then said slowly and calmly under Akagi's anxious eyes: "Are you sure you can guard him alone?"

"I'm sure. I promise I won't relax just because my opponent is a newcomer. I will definitely try my best. I will treat him as the strongest center in the country!" Akagi quickly hammered his chest and promised.

"Well. That's it. Let me give it a try first." Teacher Anxi's promise made Akagi overjoyed.

After a series of arrangements, Teacher Anxi left Rukawa alone. When the others saw what the two big and small foxes were going to discuss, they felt silent for Mingpeng Industry and left.

"Rukawa, you said the team members of Mingpeng Industry don't seem to be very united, right?" the old fox asked.

"Yes, according to my observation, except for the small No. 11 player who plays point guard, the other players in Mingpeng Industrial have no communication with Shigehiro Mori and their alcoholic coach, whether in the game or off the field."

Little Fox Report.

"Really? Let me take a look." Teacher Anxi took out the competition information issued by the organizing committee and said,

"The head coach of a famous friend, Kawamura is a bitch, and the No. 11 player is Kawamura Kame."

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