The biggest challenge in today's game was undoubtedly the monster in the paint, Morishige Hiroshi.
Against someone with Morishige Hiroshi's physical gifts, Toru Hanayuki's finesse-based style simply would not work. Sending him out would only get him crushed.
He now had two options: Yu Zhu and Akagi.
Both were among Kanagawa's finest power centers, and either could put up some resistance against Morishige Hiroshi.
Yu Zhu had one advantage: he had matched up directly against Morishige Hiroshi at the National Tournament. But his disadvantages were equally obvious. Yu Zhu was no match for him, and his opponent was bound to be familiar with him by now.
Back at the National Tournament, Sun Zhongkuan had also beaten Yu Zhu so thoroughly that he could not fight back at all.
Although Akagi had never faced Sun Zhongkuan in an official game and lacked firsthand experience against him, his ability to read the game and adapt on the fly was undoubtedly superior to Yu Zhu's. Moreover, Akagi possessed an extraordinarily tenacious will. The stronger his opponent, the more strength he could often unleash.
Sigh, this really is a tough choice.
Takato Riki frowned slightly and let out a troubled sigh.
Just then, Taoka Moichi, who had remained silent all this time, suddenly spoke. "Let Takenori Akagi start!"
At that, Takato Riki raised his head and looked toward Taoka.
Maoyi.
"Akagi?"
Taoka Moichi nodded and said firmly, "Either Yu Zhu or Akagi could play, but I'd still lean toward Akagi."
"Although Yu Zhu has experience matching up against Mori Zhongkuan, Akagi is better at adapting on the fly. His defensive coverage and help-defense awareness are also better suited to handling Aichi's overall offense."
After giving it careful thought, Takato Riki nodded as well. "Yes, you're right. Akagi's defensive presence does make him a better