Slam Dunk: Muguro

Chapter 410 Sendoh VS Zebei
"In other words, I have the upper hand in our competition!"

Kiyota looked up at Sawakita with his head held high, his eyes filled with provocation and contempt.

He's willing to use any trick in order to provoke Zebei.

"You wretched brat, if I don't teach you a lesson, I'm not Sawakita Eiji!"

Zebei was furious, his cheeks flushing red with shame and anger.

He felt his dignity had been challenged and he couldn't accept being looked down upon by a little brat.

The anger in his heart was like a volcanic eruption, uncontrollable, making it impossible for him to think calmly; all reason was overwhelmed by rage.

So, Sawakita forgot about what Coach Domoto had told him.

He no longer considered the strategy and tactics of the game, nor did he care about the team's cooperation and collaboration. Only one thought remained in his mind: to make Kiyota pay the price for his arrogance and let him experience the taste of despair.

Soon, as soon as Fukatsu crossed half-court with the ball, he was dismayed to find that Sawakita was once again asking for the ball.

However, he still passed the ball over.

Fukatsu was convinced of Sawakita's singles ability and did not believe that Kiyota could limit Sawakita's performance.

After receiving the ball, Sawakita charged aggressively toward Kiyota, ready to prove his skill with his technique.

At this moment, the audience held their breath, anticipating the intense showdown to come.

Seeing the murderous look in Sawakita's eyes, Kiyota was not afraid at all; instead, it aroused his strong fighting spirit.

However, in the face of absolute power, all struggles are in vain.

Using his skillful crossover step technique, Zebei easily shifted Kiyota's center of gravity.

Kiyota gritted his teeth, enduring the discomfort, and forcefully reversed his steps, reappearing on Sawakita's breakthrough path.

However, Sawakita did not give Kiyota any chance.

He quickly changed direction and brushed past Kiyota.

Kiyota did not give up and tried to stop Sawakita, which caused him to lose his balance and fall to the ground.

Zebei seized the opportunity and quickly broke into the paint.

Facing Nanxiang's reinforcements, he did not back down, displaying amazing jumping ability and explosive power.

However, Nango also jumped very high, forcefully slapping the basketball with his right hand.

Suddenly, Zebei pulled away from Nanxiang's block and scored with a layup.

Beep~
The referee whistle sounded.

shuh~
The basketball hit the net.

Zebei landed on the ground, took two steps back, and then stopped.

This score perfectly showcased Sawakita's skills and athleticism.

His movements were full of graceful beauty, which made many viewers cheer for his performance.

Suddenly, the Sannoh fans, who had been suppressed by the Ryonan fans, began to 'rise from the ashes'.

"Zebei, Zebei!"

They were shouting Zebei's name frantically.

"This guy is really strong!"

Kiyota stood up from the floor, his gaze towards Sawakita filled with seriousness.

"Hey kid, how's it going? Is the floor cold?"

At this moment, Zebei took the initiative to approach Kiyota, not forgetting to mock him.

"The temperature is just right, it's very comfortable to lie here!"

Kiyota was unconvinced; before even stepping onto the court, he had mentally prepared himself to be utterly crushed by Sawakita.

"It's 8:6 now! No, it should be 9:6!"

As he was speaking, Zebei came to the free throw line.

The moment he received the basketball, he casually tossed it out, revealing a confident expression.

Unexpectedly, just as the basketball was about to fall into the hoop, it spun out.

"Nani!"

Zebei was instantly dumbfounded; the slap in the face came too fast, like a tornado!

"Hahaha, are you trying to make me laugh to death?"

Kiyota pointed at Sawakita and burst into laughter, almost laughing until tears streamed down his face.

Inspired by Kiyota, the other Ryonan players also burst into laughter.

Even the Sannoh players couldn't help but laugh, with Kawada smiling the most.

Kawada put his right arm around Sawakita's neck and said with a smile, "Sawakita, I think you have the potential to become a comedian!"

Zebei struggled with all his might, but could not break free.

Suddenly, Kawada noticed out of the corner of his eye that Ryonan was quietly preparing to serve.

"Damn it, get back on defense!"

As Kawada shouted a warning, he instinctively grabbed Sawakita and ran.

"No!"

Poor Sawakita was dragged several meters by Kawada.

Only then did Kawada belatedly realize what was happening and quickly let go of his right hand.

"Cough cough~"

Zebei rubbed his throat in pain and coughed violently.

This unexpected turn of events led to Zebei falling behind.

By the time his throat had eased, Ryonan had already launched a fast attack.

Kiyota used his speed to shake off Ichinokura Satoshi, and after rushing into the basket, Sendoh immediately chose to pass the ball.

Bang~
Kiyota leaped up and delivered a powerful dunk.

At full speed, he jumped very high, definitely more than a meter.

It was only then that Zebei finally arrived, albeit late.

This time it was Kiyota's turn to stand in front of Sawakita and say, "It's 8-8 now, but I still have one less attack round than you!"

Before Sawakita could respond, Kiyota turned back to defend, leaving Sawakita gritting his teeth.

As expected, Sawakita asked for the ball again in the next round.

Zebei used a feint to make Kiyota subconsciously take a step back.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Zebei took a step-back jump shot.

Kiyota was too late to stop him and could only watch helplessly as Sawakita shot the ball.

shuh~
The basketball went straight through the rim.

Because it was a cross-line play, this can only be considered a two-pointer.

When it was Ryonan's turn to attack, Kiyota was being defended so badly by Sawakita that he was feeling like he was dying and questioning his existence.

No matter how he moved, Zebei followed him like a shadow, giving him no chance.

This guy really offended Sawakita, making Sawakita spare no effort in dealing with Kiyota.

Instead of being worried, Kiyota was delighted and ran even more enthusiastically.

Zebei also sped up, keeping up relentlessly.

Sendoh deliberately slowed down his offensive pace, and Fukatsu, being a composed person, did not engage in close combat.

With ten seconds left on the shot clock, Sendoh passed the ball to Matsumoto Minoru again.

After receiving the ball, Minoru Matsumoto raised his hand to shoot.

Given the height difference between the two, Ichinokura Satoshi had no choice but to step forward to deal with the situation.

Minoru Matsumoto crouched low to break through, and Satoshi Ichinokura tried to stop him, but Matsumoto easily pushed him aside.

shuh~
Before Kawada could help defend, Matsumoto Minoru pulled up for a jump shot and scored.

Offense and defense reversed!

Sannoh's attack was exactly the same as the previous round, with Sawakita outmaneuvering Kiyota and scoring again.

Kiyota remained defiant and continued to provoke Sawakita.

The match was in full swing, and Sawakita switched to singles mode, enjoying bullying Kiyota relentlessly.

Even though Kiyota tried his best, he was unable to limit Sawakita's performance and was completely at Sawakita's mercy.

On the defensive end, Sawakita gave Kiyota absolutely no chance to score.

Kiyota couldn't even receive the ball under Sawakita's defense.

No, it's simply that the teammates are afraid to pass the ball.

If the ball is passed to Kiyota, it will likely be like throwing a meat bun to a dog—gone and never to return.

Of course, this is part of the tactics.

Kiyota's main role is to wear down Sawakita's stamina, preventing him from participating in the team's tactical arrangements.

Under Sawakita's influence, Sannoh Industrial's tactics can be described as fragmented.

Even though Kiyota was completely outmatched by Sawakita, Sannoh Kogyo never managed to take the lead. While Sawakita was decisively defeating Kiyota, Matsumoto Minoru also dominated Ichinokura Satoshi.

Ichinokura Satoshi was so badly beaten that he almost questioned his existence; the bitterness he felt was indescribable.

Before we knew it, the first half had come to an end.

53:59
With Sannoh in front and Ryonan behind, Ryonan successfully ended the first half with a 6-point advantage.

This result surprised many viewers, as Sannoh Industrial was considered the favorite.

After realizing what had happened, many spectators applauded Ryonan's performance.

At the same time, they are also full of expectations for the upcoming matches.

During halftime, both coaches actively analyzed tactics and made tactical adjustments for the second half.

In the audience, the Shohoku fans were also discussing the matter.

Mitsui looked at the Sannoh bench and couldn't help but say, "Sawakita is acting too impulsively!"

At this moment, Zebei was panting heavily.

In the first half, he relied too much on one-on-one play, and as a result, his physical exertion was far greater than usual.

This is evident from the fact that he scored 34 points in the first half alone.

As for Kiyota, he still only scored 8 points. He barely participated in the offense in the second half of the first half, and just ran around aimlessly with Sawakita.

"It's an old problem!"

Kogure shook his head. Even after being beaten to a pulp, Sawakita hadn't changed much.

Even after losing to Kogure, his training focus remained on improving his singles skills.

Zebei can be described as quite obsessive!

On the Sannoh bench, Coach Domoto did not reprimand Sawakita, but instead earnestly hoped that he would prioritize the overall situation.

Zebei had no choice but to agree, because he could feel that he had already exhausted most of his energy.

If they continue playing like they did in the first half, they won't last long.

"That guy must be a dog!"

Sawakita was internally cursing and cursing Kiyota.

Kiyota: I was born in the Year of the Monkey!
It must be said that Kiyota often runs with dogs, but he's the one being led by the dogs.

On the Ryonan bench, Coach Taoka watched Kiyota with satisfaction.

"Kiyota, well done!"

"hey-hey!"

Upon receiving the coach's praise, Kiyota couldn't help but scratch the back of his head and grin foolishly.

It's worth noting that Coach Tian Gang often has a stern face and rarely praises people.

For Ryonan players, receiving praise from Coach Taoka is a very rare honor.

"Kiyota, you should get some rest."

Like Sawakita, Kiyota also expended a great deal of physical strength.

However, Kiyota was only a substitute, while Sawakita was the opponent's ace.

This deal is absolutely amazing!
Coach Taoka pondered for a moment, then looked at Sendoh.

"Sendoh, it's you I choose! You'll be facing off against Sawakita!"

After using medium and low-quality horses to wear down Sawakita, Coach Taoka finally brought out his best horse.

Sendoh scratched his head, thinking that this was a bit unreasonable.

"Coach, I'll do my best!"

In the end, Sendoh agreed.

Among the Ryonan players, who understands Sawakita best? It has to be Sendoh, who even knows some 'secrets'.

When the second half began, both sides changed their formations again.

Coach Domoto eventually substituted his protégé, Satoshi Ichinokura, with Junichiro Ono replacing him.

Junichiro Ono: 183 cm tall, 80 kg, swingman.

Compared to Sannoh Industrial, Ryonan's lineup has undergone more changes.

Center: Uozumi
Ohmae:Nango
Kozen: Fukuda
Shooting Guard: A Shen
Point Guard: Sendoh
This lineup is primarily offensive, with relatively weak defense.

During the jump ball, Sawakita was somewhat surprised when Sendoh stood in front of him.

"Hi, Kitazawa!"

Sendo was the first to greet them.

"Damn it, my name is Zebei. Did you do this on purpose or by accident?"

Zebei was furious; Sendoh just couldn't remember his name.

Sendoh waved his hand, then said in a firm tone, "I did it on purpose, it was an accident!"

"you you……"

Upon hearing this, Zebei's CPU seemed to explode; he was at a loss for words.

"Zebei, now I am your opponent. Let's settle this once and for all!"

The immortal path has issued a challenge.

"You bastard, you're taking advantage of my vulnerability!"

Zebei suppressed his feelings of attraction, but he was also well aware of his own situation.

Seeing that Zebei did not agree, Sendoh gritted his teeth and began to increase the intensity.

"Zebei, you don't want the story of you being beaten up by your senior in junior high to get out, do you?"

"How can it be repaired?"

Zebei felt his fist harden instantly; he really wanted to teach Xiandao a lesson with his fist.

Spiky hair, how annoying!

Coach Domoto:? ? ?

"Just tell me if you accept it or not."

"I...accept!"

Zebei gritted his teeth and agreed, not wanting his shameful deeds to be publicized and known to everyone.

After a pause, Zebei continued, "Let's make it clear first, five balls!"

"A word is settled!"

Sendoh revealed a handsome smile; he could live off this for the rest of his life.

It was at this moment that the referee tossed the basketball up.

Uozumi and Kawada jumped almost simultaneously, vying for control of the basketball.

With his excellent jumping ability and timing, Kawada was the first to touch the basketball.

Zebei quickly started his run, dribbling the ball and charging forward into the attacking third.

Knowing full well the threat posed by Zebei, Sendoh immediately went to meet him.

However, Sawakita's form improved after halftime.

Using his skillful dribbling techniques and athleticism, Zebei easily broke through Sendoh's defense.

The Ryonan team did not panic because of this. Sendoh being defeated by Sawakita was within their expectations, and they had even made preparations in advance.

Nango quickly came to help defend, but Sawakita did not panic when facing Nango's defense. Instead, he calmly stopped and made a jump shot fake.

Because it was so realistic, Nanxiang was fooled and jumped up without even thinking.

Zebei seized the opportunity to accelerate and successfully broke through Nanxiang's defense.

He dribbled straight to the basket, then leaped high and finished the attack with a graceful dunk.

This series of actions, from the jump ball to Zebei's layup, took only a few seconds.

The next moment, the Sannoh fans erupted in enthusiastic applause and cheers, applauding Sawakita's outstanding performance.

"Sendoh, you can't beat me!"

Zebei looked at Sendoh, his eyes full of confidence.

Ever since middle school, Sendoh has never been his match.

"Anyone can talk big, now it's my turn!"

After Ryonan served, Sendoh quickly dribbled the ball across the half-court.

Despite Sawakita's tight defense, Sendoh remained calm and composed.

He immediately initiated a crossover step.

This is Sendoh's most proficient breakthrough move, and he received guidance from Kogure on it.

This makes Sendoh's footsteps rhythmic and deceptive.

Despite his strong defense, Zebei's steps were slightly heavy due to the exertion he had expended in the first half.

Sendoh seized the opportunity, using a crossover step feint to confuse Sawakita, and then quickly changed direction, easily breaking through Sawakita's defense.

(End of this chapter)