Hainan on High Alert (2)

Kiyota Nobunaga climbed up from the floor, clutching his still-throbbing head. Seeing Mu Shenyi's serious expression and Takato Riki's grim face, he finally realized how inappropriate his words had been. He pursed his lips and replied quietly, "I-I understand."

Having dealt with Kiyota Nobunaga, Mu Shenyi turned around and looked sternly at Takato Riki. His tone was steady, though it carried a trace of barely perceptible gravity.

"Ryonan is even stronger than we expected. Whether on offense or defense, they have already fully reached the national level."

Those words were like a stone thrown into water, instantly shattering the silence in the Basketball Gym.

For the words "national level" to come from the usually proud Mu Shenyi was enough to prove that Ryonan's strength had surpassed the scope of Kanagawa's powerhouse teams. They truly possessed the ability to contend with the nation's top teams.

Takato Riki nodded without interrupting, signaling for him to continue.

As Hainan's coach, he understood Mu Shenyi's eye for talent better than anyone. Any opponent who made him take them this seriously could not be underestimated.

Mu Shenyi paused before continuing his analysis. "Ryonan's overall level is far stronger than it was last year. Uozumi's dominance in the paint is no longer inferior to Takasago's. Not only can he protect the boards reliably now, but his defensive judgment has also become far more precise."

"And they have an all-around player in Sendoh."

A Mu's tone grew heavier. "Sendoh's ability to control the game, break through and dish the ball, and shoot from outside are all at the highest level. His inside-out combination with Uozumi is already enough to threaten us."

At that point, A Mu suddenly fell silent, his brows knitting slightly as that crimson figure flashed through his mind uncontrollably.

"And there is one more,