Juri Ueno from Kuroko's Basketball

"beep!"

"University of Tokyo requests a suspension!"

At the University of Tokyo.

He plopped down on a bench, took the water Sora handed him, and gulped down a whole bottle without a word. A towel draped over his head, and Ueno was panting heavily, his eyes filled with exhaustion.

Seeing Ueno's appearance, Sora, who was standing next to him, was very worried.

"Ueno, are you alright?"

Looking at Kurumiya Sora, who was staring at him with concern, Ueno shook his head and forced a smile, saying, "It's nothing."

After saying that, he immediately began to conserve his energy, since the competition was not over yet.

Seeing Ueno's exhausted appearance, Miyagi and the others fell silent.

Compared to Ueno, they didn't feel as tired, since Ueno had been the one playing against Aomine almost entirely.

Looking at everyone, Coach Xinhe glanced at the exhausted Ueno, then scanned the crowd again before speaking after a moment of silence.

"After you get off at the Yasutani Sora, Ueno, you should get some rest."

Coach Xinhe glanced at everyone again and continued, "Ueno will not be playing in the next match."

As soon as Coach Xinhe finished speaking, everyone looked at him with some confusion and shock.

Ueno was also puzzled. He opened his mouth slightly, as if to say something, but when he saw Coach Shinkawa's serious gaze, he fell silent again.

The others remained silent, their faces grim.

Given the current situation, if Ueno were to be eliminated, then Tokyo University would definitely lose.

There was no room for struggle whatsoever.

Seeing the grim expressions on everyone's faces, Coach Xinhe frowned and his face darkened.

Do you guys think this basketball game is just Ueno's business?

Do you guys think the outcome of this basketball game depends entirely on Ueno?

"what!"

With a shout, Coach Xinhe coldly looked at the rest of the Dongda team.

Seeing Coach Xinhe's fury, everyone at Dongda University was stunned and stared blankly at him.

Just then, the whistle suddenly sounded.

"Beep! The game continues!"

"beep!"

"Dongda requests a substitution: player number seven is off the field, player number one is on the field!"

The other players on the basketball court were somewhat taken aback when they saw Sora Kurumani stepping onto the court.

Especially the three people in the audience.

"what's the situation?"

Kagami was puzzled. If Ueno were substituted at this time, wouldn't that completely free up Aomine, who was in top form?

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With a slight frown, Kise pondered for a moment with a serious expression. Looking at the Tokyo University rest area in the distance, he saw Ueno with a towel draped over his head and his head down. He wasn't quite sure what the opposing coach's intentions were.

"Perhaps it's a tactic? Or something else?"

Kuroko remained silent throughout, simply watching Kurumani Sora on the basketball court.

As for Touou, they were all somewhat stunned.

He glanced at Sora Kurumaya, who had been substituted in and was clearly a little nervous, and then looked a few times at Ueno on the University of Tokyo's bench.

They were also somewhat puzzled.

As for Coach Harasawa of Touou High School, he frowned and looked at Sora Kurumani, who had just entered the game.

Is this one also very strong? If so, that would be troublesome.

As for Aomine Daiki, he glanced at Kurumiya Sora, who was nervously defending himself, with some confusion. He frowned and said coldly...

"Where's Ueno?"

Looking at Aomine, who was much taller than him, Kurumi Sora forced down his nervousness and took a defensive stance. He didn't know how to respond to what the other man was saying.

"beep!"

"The game continues!"

…………

Looking at the basketball court, Coach Shinkawa stood quietly beside Ueno.

Do you know why you were replaced?

Hearing the coach's question, Ueno wiped the sweat from his face, thought for a moment, and then spoke.

"Perhaps the coach wants them to know that basketball is not a one-man game."

Coach Shinkawa gave Ueno an approving look and nodded slightly.

"Basketball is not a sport for one person."

Looking at the Higashi University players on the basketball court, who were completely suppressed by Touou after Ueno left the court, Coach Shinkawa calmly continued to speak.

"Basketball is different from other sports. You may be able to win a game or a few games on your own, but the final championship will definitely not be yours."

"Because, one person's strength is far from enough to lift the championship trophy."

Listening to Coach Shinkawa's words, Ueno slightly raised his head and looked at the Dongzhong players on the basketball.

Because of his fate, the students from Dongda University are having a very tough time right now.

Even though Aomine has left the ZONE, Touou's strength is clearly far superior to that of Todai.

In just a few minutes, the opponent had already overtaken them and pulled ahead by more than ten points.

"Ueno!"

"Huh? Coach?"

Coach Xinhe turned his gaze away from the basketball court, looked at the exhausted Ueno, and smiled slightly.

"Ueno, you still have a long way to go, but I don't want..."

As he spoke, Coach Xinhe suddenly fell silent, slowly turning his head away, his gaze returning to the basketball court, a hint of regret and reminiscence flashing in his eyes.

After a moment of silence, looking at the Dongda team's crushing defeat, Coach Xinhe spoke calmly under Ueno's somewhat puzzled gaze.

"However, I don't want you to be the only one traveling this road."

Upon hearing the coach's words, Ueno was immediately startled and subconsciously looked towards the basketball court, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

Seeing Ueno's complicated expression, Coach Shinkawa sighed inwardly.

He was quite satisfied with Ueno, but Ueno relied too much on him and didn't have much trust in the other people at the University of Tokyo.

Of course, this is a problem that every strong person has.

However, he still hopes that Ueno can trust his teammates.

However, before that, Tokyo University still has a long way to go.

After glancing at Ueno's complicated expression, Coach Shinkawa calmly looked at the basketball court and spoke.

"They may be weak now, but when you get tired one day, when you look back..."

"They will definitely stand by your side."

Chapter 27: First Battle Defeat

"beep!"

As the whistle blew!

The friendly match between the University of Tokyo and Toou High School has officially ended.

The score reached an astonishing 59-90.

This was even with the Touou High School team intentionally holding back.

The two teams stood facing each other on the basketball court.

"Thanks for the advice!"

"Thanks for the advice!"

Unlike when they arrived, everyone in Dongzhong looked extremely grim.

After changing in the locker room, everyone at Dongzhong remained silent and followed Coach Xinhe quietly toward their own bus.

Everyone remained silent throughout the journey.

the other side.