The one-on-one duel between Shinomiya Tano and Jinguji Budo only reached the fourth goal when they were blocked by Jinguji Budo.
And just after this attack was blocked by Jinguji Martial Arts, the outcome of the two was officially announced.
Jinguji Budo had a five-for-five record in its own offensive round, and Shinomiya Tano was considered a failure when it was defended by Jinguji Budo.
In the court, Shinomiya Tōno looked at the basketball that was sent flying to the opposite half by Jinguji Budō. After letting out a sigh of relief, he turned to look at Jinguji Budō and said:
"I lost the bullfight today."
"But martial arts, don't be complacent, I will challenge you again soon!"
Shinomiya's mentality is quite good. After losing the one-on-one bullfight, he said grandly, even with a faint smile on his face.
Although losing the game is a headache, for Shinomiya, he has already seen his shortcomings in this bullfight.
For players like him, only by seeing their own shortcomings can they make better progress.
Therefore, the loss of the game is not entirely a bad thing for Shinomiya Tanano.
"It's over. I didn't expect Jinguji Martial Arts to actually prevent Tian Tian's attack!"
"In the past, these two people have always been at odds with each other."
"It seems that it is very difficult to fight against a player like Jinguji Budo and rely solely on technique to score endless points on the opponent."
“Even if it’s a field, there’s no way to do it.”
"You still need to maintain your physical advantages and use them on the offensive end."
On the side of the court, Coach Taoka also sighed lightly, looked at Jinguji Budo and Shinomiya Tanano who were talking on the court, and whispered to himself.
The characteristics of Jinguji Budo's playing determines that Jinguji Budo will be more lethal in one-on-one situations. At the same time, his height and wingspan also give Budo an advantage in defense.
Shinomiya Tanano was defeated by Jinguji Martial Arts. Although it was unexpected by Coach Taoka, it was not unacceptable.
In fact, Coach Tagoka thought that the final result of this bullfight would be a draw, as both of them were able to seize their offensive opportunities and score the ball.
However, through this game, Coach Tianoka also realized the shortcomings of his trump card.
Taking advantage of this opportunity of the Autumn National Sports selection training, he planned to help Shinomiya Tano enrich his skill library, and at the same time, he planned to urge Tano to continue to exercise.
As the head coach of Lingnan High School, Coach Tian Gang knows very well that his team's ace card still has great potential waiting to be tapped, and the defeat in the game is temporary.
In the court, after being blocked by Budo, Shinomiya no longer planned to hit the remaining ball. He turned around and walked to the sidelines.
When Jinguji Budo saw the other party leaving, he also followed his opponent's footsteps and came to the sidelines, vacating the court.
As the game between the two came to an end, Coach Tianoka reminded the players:
"Who wants to challenge next?!"
"Start signing up with me."
"Sign up in groups of three, and the rest can do some activities on the side of the court to warm up, but please note that you are not allowed to hold the ball to warm up."
"To prevent the basketball from being released during the warm-up and affecting the players who are playing."
"There is water next to the stool. Take it by yourself when you are thirsty. After you finish drinking, you can get a second bottle. Littering is not allowed."
"Today's assessment will be very long, so you must be prepared."
"Come on! Go ahead and start the registration!"
Coach Tianoka clapped his hands, attracting the players' attention while telling them relevant requirements. Not long after Coach Tagang finished speaking, several players rushed to Coach Tagang, raising their hands to poke him in front of him.
Jinguji Budo, who returned to the field, walked to Rukawa Kaede and others. Seeing that Rukawa Kaede, Miyagi Ryota, and Kuratani Sora, the three of them had no intention of competing for the chance to compete, they couldn't help but patted them. The arms of the two men reminded:
"You guys, why don't you sign up?!"
"What a rare opportunity!"
"Everyone has two chances to challenge and five chances to be challenged."
"The longer the time drags on, the greater the probability that you will be challenged. If you are unlucky, others will play several games in a row and their physical energy will be exhausted."
"Waiting until then to challenge players who are ranked higher than you is not a wise choice!"
"If you win, you may be able to directly move up dozens of picks, but if you lose, you will only move down one pick."
"Seize the opportunity!"
When Jinguji Budo spoke, his eyes swept across the faces of Rukawa Kaede, Miyagi and others, observing their expressions. Rukawa Kaede looked indifferent, watching the new group of players walk into the stadium at this time, without showing too many emotions.
But Miyagi Ryota smiled and shook his head, and said his plan: "The person I want to challenge is Amu."
"I plan to challenge him again after he has challenged the high-ranking players!"
"In this way, as long as I can win against him, I can occupy his position."
"And after challenging a high-ranking player, he will have to consume some energy, right?!"
Miyagi Ryota's little abacus was pretty good. Wu Dao nodded and encouraged: "Then come on."
"Mu Shenyi's physical fitness is very good. Even some inside players may not be able to match his strength."
"When you're dueling with him, use your speed to steal as much as possible."
"You have a chance to win only if you put all your efforts in. If you force yourself to the top, there is no chance."
After giving some encouragement, Wu Dao reminded him that Wu Dao didn't have any problem with Miyagi's challenge to Mu Shenyi. Everyone is a defender. If you want to fight, you should fight the strongest one. It makes sense!
After hearing Miyagi's answer, Budo also looked at Kuratani Sora. Although this young man only joined Shohoku High School this year, and Budo was not very familiar with him, they were on the same team after all. At the same time, Wu Dao is still the senior and captain, and he still needs to take care of the junior players.
"Kurutani Sora, you have already used the challenge once, what are you going to do next?!"
"I have something to say first. Don't blindly challenge those tall, high-ranking players. You have just come to Kanagawa Prefecture and may not know the players very well."
"Some of those people are not suitable to be your opponents. Your advantage is agility. When choosing opponents, try to choose big, slow players instead of those who are agile."
For the junior Sora Kuratani, Martial Arts also treated him equally and patiently gave his opinions.
"Oh!"
"Don't worry, Captain Jinguji, I will never blindly use this last challenge opportunity."
"I'm not stupid!"
"I plan to carefully observe the abilities and characteristics of these players, and then choose a suitable opponent."
"My ranking is very low, so I'm not worried that someone will challenge me to consume my physical energy. Even if there are, I'm afraid there won't be many people."
"I plan to finally choose to challenge my opponent. In this way, I have an intelligence advantage and a physical advantage."
What Jinguji Budo didn't expect was that this boy Kurutani Sora actually had some brains. After listening to the other party's arrangement, Budo also refreshed his understanding of Kurutani Sora.
He originally thought that Kurutani Sora, who would be the first to jump out and challenge him by hitting an egg against a rock, was a single-cell fool with a surge of blood.
Just like Sakuragi.
Unexpectedly, this kid actually has some brains.
Seeing Kuratani Sora being so rational, Budao smiled and nodded, and then turned his attention to Rukawa Kaede.
"Hey kid, where are you?!"
"Have you decided who you want to challenge?"
Wu Dao stood beside Rukawa Kaede, suddenly stretched out his arm and hooked Rukawa Kaede's shoulders, and asked with a smile.
Feeling the strength on his shoulders, Rukawa Kaede slowly turned his head, staring at Jinguji Martial Arts with his clear eyes, and did not speak for a long time.
"."
"Hey, spare me, Rukawa Kaede."
"We are a team, and I can challenge myself whenever I want."
"This opportunity is rare. You have to play more with players of other styles, which is good for you."
"Well, that guy Shinomiya Tōno is a good choice. He's not the same type as me at all."
"And he should be happy for someone to challenge him!"
Budao looked at Rukawa Kaede's eyes, spread his hands, and said helplessly, then pointed at the Shinomiya fields not far away, and gave Rukawa Kaede "some" opinions.
However, after hearing this, Miyagi Ryota immediately objected: "Rukawa Kaede, the position you reported is guard. There is no need to choose an opponent from the small forward position."
"The risk is too great for an enemy like Shinomiya Tōno."
"If my guess is correct, the selection will still be re-ranked this time."
"Rukawa Kaede, in order to get a good enough ranking, you must first have a guaranteed high pick."
"I think we can try to challenge Lingnan's Xiandao, or Mike Okita from Green Wind High School. They are both high-ranking people, and if it is you, there is a chance of victory!"
However, Miyagi Ryota's "suggestion" was not adopted by Rukawa Kaede. Obviously, Rukawa Kaede had already made a decision and had his own ideas.
He shook his head and said softly: "I have already chosen my opponent."
"It doesn't matter if you hit it later or earlier."
"I just don't want to be crowded with people."
Rukawa Kaede had an indifferent expression on his face when he spoke, looking like a cold-faced handsome man.
Miyagi Ryota frowned when he heard what Rukawa Kaede said. He knew without thinking that Rukawa Kaede, a proud and arrogant boy, would never let go of such an opportunity.
The opponent he wants to challenge...I'm afraid.
Miyagi was about to speak to persuade Rukawa Kaede when Budo pulled his arm and turned his head to look at Jinguji Budo. Miyagi saw Budo shaking his head towards him.
"Rukawa Kaede is not a child anymore. He has his own choices, which is good."
"Rukawa Kaede, I can probably tell what kind of player you want to challenge, but let me remind you first."
"People will bear the price for their wrong choices, and this price may take a lifetime to repay."
"You should be able to feel the difference in this Autumn National Sports Selection."
“It’s selection but it’s also opportunity for the players.”
"Don't waste the opportunity, Rukawa Kaede."
Wu Dao said sincerely that young people are like this. When they are carried away by their passion, the choice they make is often the choice they "want" most, but this choice is not necessarily the best for the future.
Miyagi Ryota's advice was very useful, but obviously Rukawa Kaede had no intention of listening.
Wu Dao didn't intend to say anything more. He was just Rukawa Kaede's captain. The reminder was enough and he had no right to interfere with his choice.
"I have decided, thank you Miyagi-senpai and Martial Arts-senpai."
Rukawa Kaede nodded and thanked him in a low voice.
Miyagi Ryota and Rukawa Kaede have played together for so long. This is the first time they heard the word "thank you" from each other. They were startled immediately, then scratched their heads and said in a daze, "Uh, thank you."
While everyone in Xiangbei was communicating, the game in the stadium also came to an end. The winning player seemed to be the lower ranked player. After winning the game, he raised his arms and shouted, with a happy face.
The higher-ranked player who lost had a look of displeasure and annoyance on his face. Looking at him, he seemed to be quite unconvinced.
"Coach Taoka! I want to challenge!"
"I'm going to use my right to challenge this guy!"
"In the game just now, I was just careless and not serious!"
"This time, I will definitely defeat him!"
The player who lost the game walked directly to Coach Tianoka, pointed at the happy-looking players on the court, and said loudly. Hearing his words, the smile on the player's face who had just won the game suddenly disappeared, and he looked at Coach Tianoka with a look of expectation and pleading.
He didn't seem to want to fight this opponent a second time.
Just when everyone thought that Coach Taoka would reject the opponent's unreasonable request and continue to allow other registered players to participate in the game, Coach Taoka's face showed a smile that seemed to have succeeded.
He actually nodded under the gaze of everyone and said:
"ah!"
"sure!"
"Speaking of which, there is a rule I forgot to mention."
"If you are successfully challenged by someone, then you can use your opportunity to challenge and fight back!"
“Besides, there is no need to register again!”
"You two, keep fighting!"
With that said, Coach Tianoka waved his hand and motioned for the two players on the field to continue.
Coach Tianoka's words also caused an uproar among the players.
This rule is too insidious!
Those players with higher rankings will most likely not be convinced if they lose. Unless there is a huge difference in strength, they will definitely find their way back.
How humiliating it is to lose one-on-one with so many people watching! The vast majority of high school students may not be able to accept being "conquered" by others.
This will also cause a phenomenon, that is, the player who challenges often has to play two rounds with the opponent before he can truly convince the opponent.
It is even possible that a back-and-forth game would take four rounds and 40 balls to determine the outcome.
This is definitely a big test for the players' physical fitness.
This round of assessment set by Coach Tianoka is far from as simple as the players imagined!
"How harsh!"
"With this kind of setup, if the lower players want to move up, they must have absolute strength!"
"There's no way to jump up just by luck!"
On the sidelines of the court, the high-ranking players laughed and sighed when they heard this rule and condition. Such rules are actually beneficial to them. After all, the players who can get high picks today have top-notch physical fitness and physical fitness!
Maybe the technical aspect is more critical when playing 10 goals against an opponent, but if you play 40 goals, physical fitness and stability will also be considered.
Under such rules, no player can get lucky!
Luck? In this selection, no one can rely on luck!
Must have absolute strength!
(End of chapter)
