Shohoku's Rising Momentum (1)

Sakuragi Hanamichi immediately sensed that something was wrong. Just then, a white figure appeared to the left of the basket, right in the path of Chi Tong's pass. It was Fukuda Kicchou, who had cut into position early. Ready to receive the ball, he reached out for the basketball Chi Tong was sending his way.

Just as the basketball was about to fall into Fukuda Kicchou's hands, a red figure suddenly lunged in from the side, moving so fast that only an afterimage remained.

His arm was fully extended, his fingertips viciously reaching for the ball. He was about to steal it before Fukuda could catch it when Chi Tong's gaze sharpened. He instantly recognized the newcomer as Liu Chuanfeng.

Chi Tong's movement did not change in the slightest. His arm remained in the posture of passing the ball to Fukuda Kiccho. Everyone inside and outside the court held their breath. The spectators leaned forward, their eyes fixed on the scene below, waiting for the outcome. Shohoku's players clenched their fists, hoping for what they wanted to see.

However, just as Liu Chuanfeng's fingertips were about to touch the basketball, at the very instant even he thought he had the steal secured, Chi Tong's wrist suddenly moved.

Without any warning, Chi Tong lightly flicked his wrist. The basketball that had been headed for Fukuda instantly changed direction, as though pulled by an invisible string, flying behind him toward the other side.

What?

Liu Chuanfeng's pupils shrank to pinpoints.

It was not just him. The rest of Shohoku was completely stunned as well.

But their surprise and confusion quickly turned into disappointment.

So he still couldn't steal it?

So it still wasn't enough?

The steal had failed!

However, Shohoku's players then noticed another figure appear on Chi Tong's other side. It