Two Akagiris? Hainan's Offensive Mini-Surge (3)

When Chi Tong dribbled into Hainan's half, he was immediately intercepted by Maki Shinichi.

Feeling the oppressive aura radiating from Maki Shinichi, Chi Tong remained as steady as a mountain, utterly unaffected.

Chi Tong made a crossover, preparing to break through Maki Shinichi's defense. But the next moment, Maki Shinichi slid sideways at almost the exact same speed, his feet seemingly nailed to the floor as he once again blocked the driving lane. His movements were so fast that the spectators at the sidelines couldn't help crying out, "He's gotten faster!"

Chi Tong's steps paused slightly. So that's how it is.

Without hesitation, Chi Tong flicked his wrist and accurately passed the basketball to Fukuda Kicchou on the left.

The instant Fukuda Kicchou caught the ball, he accelerated like an arrow released from the bow and charged toward Hainan's basket.

His drive was incredibly forceful, and he was about to tear through the defense when Muto Tadashi quickly closed in from the side, spreading his arms and clinging tightly to his driving route. Under Budō's close harassment, Fukuda Kicchou's rhythm was completely disrupted. Unable to get near the basket, he could only pass!

Just as that thought flashed through Fukuda Kicchou's mind, a figure suddenly darted out from behind him.

Kiyota Nobunaga seized the instant he was distracted and accurately poked at the basketball.

With a crisp snap, the ball flew from his hands and landed right in Muto Tadashi's grasp.

Without pausing in the slightest, Muto Tadashi swung his arm back and launched a long pass straight toward the frontcourt.

Maki Shinichi had long predicted the passing route and was already sprinting at full speed toward Ryonan's basket.

The instant Maki Shinichi moved, Chi Tong and Maki Shinichi retreated on defense in sync, racing toward the basket one after