Because Akagiri Was the Strongest (1)

Uozumi was also staring at Akagi, his eyes filled with fighting spirit.

Come on!

Uozumi's voice carried a trace of provocation, along with anticipation for his opponent.

Come on, Akagi. Use all your strength and settle this with me. Otherwise, you won't get another chance!

What did you say?

Hearing that, Akagi's pupils suddenly contracted. A large vein bulged on his temple, and blazing anger immediately filled his eyes.

Uozumi merely snorted, then said in a tone that sounded both like a reminder and a declaration, "Nothing. I just hope you won't be too desperate in a moment."

Hearing those words, the flicker of anger rising in Akagi was gradually replaced by unease. Just as he was about to ponder the meaning behind Uozumi's words, the referee had already stepped between them.

The next second, the referee blew his whistle.

At the same time, the referee swung his arm upward, sending the basketball straight into the air above them.

The second half officially began. Uozumi and Akagi jumped for the ball again, leaping at the same time and reaching for the basketball in the air.

But this time was completely different from the first half. The sight of the two being evenly matched and nearly touching the ball at the same time did not repeat itself.

Uozumi's palm was actually half a hand higher than Akagi's, allowing him to touch the basketball first.

What?

Akagi's pupils abruptly shrank, and his heart skipped a beat.

This guy... He was stunned by the explosive power Uozumi had displayed. As he watched Uozumi descend, disbelief filled his eyes.

Before he could recover, Uozumi flicked his wrist and tipped the ball behind him.

The basketball traced a small arc through the air and landed steadily in Chi Tong's hands.

In an instant, everyone on