Juri Ueno from Kuroko's Basketball

Coach Shinha looked at Ueno on the basketball court with a serious expression.

Looking at Haizaki, who was standing to the side with his head down and silent, he was somewhat puzzled by the other's state.

However, if Haizaki could play, then Tokyo University wouldn't be in this predicament.

If Ueno leaves the field, no one at Tokyo University can withstand him.

If they don't play, the opponent's ace can keep Ueno occupied.

Therefore, Coach Xinhe was also very anxious at this moment.

Standing next to Coach Shinkawa, Saori's beautiful eyes kept scanning back and forth between Ueno and Aomine.

Although she can't play basketball, she can still understand the situation on the basketball court.

This match has clearly become a duel between aces.

At this moment, Ueno seemed incredibly powerful in Saori's eyes.

"Ueno-kun, he's so strong!"

Coach Shinkawa nodded slightly upon hearing Saori's words.

"Ueno, he's our ace!"

Chapter 66 The end of the first half

Tokyo Gymnasium.

In the sky.

Dark clouds drifted slowly in from afar.

It covered the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.

For a moment, the entire Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium was shrouded in shadow.

Inside the gymnasium.

The stadium was bustling with activity and noise today.

in the audience.

Watching the two evenly matched players on the basketball court, Kise couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

Whichever team wins, they will be a formidable opponent for him.

Meanwhile, the rest of the Chenglin team were also watching the situation on the basketball court intently.

After all, the two teams on the basketball court are not only Haichang's opponents, but also their future formidable rivals.

On the basketball court.

With just over ten seconds left on the clock, the first half was about to end.

At this moment, the score between Todai High School and Toou High School is 44:43.

They are leading by one point.

However, Qingfeng had possession of the basketball.

Sweat dripped slowly down his face onto the basketball court as Ueno's eyes remained fixed on the basketball in Aomine's hands.

Slightly out of breath, with only a dozen seconds left, he had to stop the ball.

At this moment, the black lightning in Ueno's eyes also flickered faintly.

Dribbling the ball, feeling utterly exhausted, Aomine looked at Ueno who was defending him and couldn't help but grin. He really liked this feeling of exhaustion.

When he saw Aomine suddenly smile, Ueno was slightly taken aback.

Just then, Aomine's eyes sharpened, and he suddenly shot out, breaking through to Ueno's right side.

After passing Ueno, Aomine accelerated all the way, heading straight for the University of Tokyo's high school basketball hoop.

Turning around to chase after him, Ueno felt a burning pain in his chest.

But seeing the figure getting closer and closer to his own basketball hoop, he still endured the pain and chased after the other person.

Feeling Ueno's pursuit, Aomine stopped just past the three-point line.

And there are seven seconds left on the clock.

He jumped and fired immediately.

Seeing Aomine preparing to shoot, Ueno, who had caught up, did not hesitate and jumped up, raising his hand to try to stop him.

Even if he can't stop the opponent from shooting, he'll still try to disrupt their shot.

It wasn't that Ueno acted impulsively, but rather that the timer on the side didn't give him enough time to think things through.

Looking at Ueno blocking his way, Aomine's gaze changed, and he suddenly lowered his body, his eyes falling directly on the University of Tokyo basketball hoop through the gap left beneath Ueno's body.

Upon seeing Aomine suddenly lower his body, Ueno's gaze flickered.

This guy.

Are you planning to squat down to shoot?

As for Ueno's speculation, Aomine made his move.

He grabbed the ball with his right hand, pulled it behind him, and to everyone's astonishment, hurled it directly at the basketball hoop.

The basketball was suddenly flung out by Aomine, shooting out from under Ueno and heading straight for the University of Tokyo basketball hoop.

Everyone was shocked by Aomine's bizarre shooting form.

Is this a good chance of scoring?

As the basketball hurtled towards the hoop, everyone's gaze grew increasingly tense, their eyes glued to the ball.

And at this moment, only three seconds remained.

Just as everyone was focused on the ball, just as the basketball was about to reach the basket.

A huge figure suddenly leaped up and appeared in front of the basketball, grabbing it firmly in the eyes of the crowd in disbelief.

And just then.

"beep!"

"First half over!"

The referee's whistle blew!

The first half has ended.

Watching the massive figure that blocked the basketball at the crucial moment.

The basketball court was filled with shock and disbelief.

When will that guy...?

Looking at the basketball in his hand, Osaka slowly straightened up.

His gaze turned toward Aomine and Ueno.

Seeing Osaka block the basketball, Ueno breathed a sigh of relief. At the same time, waves of fatigue washed over him, and he couldn't help but lean on his knees and gasp for breath.

But he still looked up at Osaka and gave the other side a thumbs up.

"Well done, Osaka!"

Meanwhile, seeing his basketball being blocked, Qingfeng didn't say anything, but raised his hand to wipe the sweat from his forehead.

He glanced at the score, which was one point behind, and then at Ueno, who was panting with his hands on his knees. He turned and slowly walked towards his own rest area.

Intermission.

Ueno slumped down on the bench, with Sora fanning him with a towel behind him.

Beside him, Kamijou grabbed Osaka's thick arm and kept touching it, exclaiming in surprise.

"Wow, that's amazing! You actually blocked the shot from the opponent's ace."

"Yeah, that's incredible, Osaka!"

Looking at Osaka, not only Kyoichi but also the others excitedly called out to each other.

aside.

Seeing the exhausted Ueno, Saori couldn't help but ask Coach Shinkawa with some concern, "Coach Shinkawa, will Ueno play in the second half?"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone at Dongzhong couldn't help but look at Coach Xinhe.

I couldn't help but think of that friendly match from that day.

That day was no different.

Ueno was fighting alone.

At the end of the first half, Ueno gave them the lead over Touou.

Looking at the exhausted Ueno, Coach Shinha frowned.

He didn't know how to answer Saori's question.