With the kind of overwhelming strength he possessed, winning the game should not have been a problem, right?
But he recalled what Chi Tong had said back then, that warning carrying an inexplicable gravity.
It would be better not to force him to reveal that kind of strength.
Sendoh sighed helplessly to himself.
On the other side, Xiangtian Yanyi clutched the hem of her jersey, her cheeks faintly flushed with excitement, though her voice carried a trace of barely noticeable worry.
If we win this game, we'll be the national champions!
Her words were full of longing for their dream, but also hid her unease toward their powerful opponent.
Shishang Liang'er patted her shoulder with a gentle smile. "Yeah, we've fought our way this far. Our dream is almost within reach."
Uekusa Tomoyuki sighed softly and chimed in, "The more I think about it, the more nervous I get. My palms are covered in sweat."
Will we really be okay?
Their opponent is Shohoku, the national champion for three consecutive years. Heh, relax.
Ikegami Ryoji reassured them in a deep voice, glancing toward Chi Tong and Sendoh in the corner. His tone was firm. "With Captain Chi Tong and Sendoh here, we'll be fine."
His words were like a calming pill, easing Uekusa Zhizhi and Xiangtian Yanyi's emotions somewhat.
The other players nodded as well, turning their eyes toward the team's two pillars, their gazes full of trust and reliance.
On the other side of the locker room, the atmosphere held a subtle restlessness that contrasted with the calm in the corner.
Yueye Hongming could not sit still. His legs shook rapidly against the floor in alternating rhythm, while his hands waved unconsciously up and down. The motions were small, yet they revealed an impossible-to-hide panic, making him look especially