"Only when your body is most tired can you remember the feeling of shooting more quickly."
"Only shooting skills trained in this way can be used on the court!"
After saying this, Jinguji Budou ran to the basket and picked up the ball again. Just as he was about to continue shooting, he raised the basketball and threw it directly out.
The flying basketball drew a nearly perfect arc in the air and fell steadily into the basket.
"It's a bit boring to practice shooting alone."
"Looking at your jersey, you should be a player from Takeishi Junior High School. I am very interested in the strength of the players from Takeishi Junior High School."
"Senior, can I practice with you?"
Although Rukawa still looked expressionless, his eyes revealed a strong desire to fight. Rukawa was already tired of elementary school basketball. He could not find a suitable opponent in the county.
After finally meeting a senior player, Rukawa also wanted to see what junior high school basketball was like. Rukawa had also heard of Takeishi Junior High School, and he was quite interested in the players of Takeishi Junior High School.
Jinguji Budo, who was picking up the ball under the basket, dodged the basketball that fell from the net in time, and Rukawa Kaede's voice came from his side.
Wudao held the ball and looked at Rukawa, frowning slightly. Rukawa's attitude made him a little uncomfortable, but he was also somewhat interested in Rukawa's proposal.
Because of the game, in order to win the game, Wudao would not use his unskilled offense on the court against an opponent like Sendoh. But basketball training is like this, no matter how hard the training is, the game is always the best way for a player to improve.
Having someone to serve as a martial arts sparring partner would help him understand his own shortcomings more clearly and find the right direction for improvement. Moreover, after a period of familiarity, he has made some progress in both dribbling and shooting, so it is just right for Rukawa to verify his strength.
Although Rukawa is just an elementary school student, it is enough for martial arts, because he has just been promoted to junior high school and he is only one year older than Rukawa.
"sure!"
"It just so happens that I also hope to have an opponent."
"The whetstone is not easy to find!" Wu Dao just repeated the last sentence in his mind but did not say it out loud.
"What's your name? Which school are you from?" Wudao took his basketball and walked to the basketball hoop, put it aside, then picked up Rukawa's basketball, patted it to feel it, nodded slightly, and then asked Rukawa.
"Ryukawa Kaede, Toigaoka Elementary School, sixth grade."
Rukawa answered as he walked towards the top of the arc and then asked.
"Senior, what is your name?" Although Rukawa had a cold attitude and appeared rude at first, he used honorifics when speaking to Wudao at this time.
"Takeishi Junior High School, Jinguji Budo, first year."
Wu Dao walked towards Rukawa Kaede, threw the ball to him, and then he breathed a sigh of relief and continued: "You are young, you attack first."
"First grade? Only one year older than me? Is he this tall?"
Rukawa subconsciously caught the basketball, raised his head slightly and looked at Wudao's handsome face, secretly surprised. Rukawa is only in the sixth grade this year, and his height is already 176cm. In his school, he is one of the tallest people in their team.
Rukawa had participated in many basketball games before, and rarely saw someone of Takeshi's height. He initially thought that Takeshi was a second or third grader at Takeishi Middle School, but he didn't expect that Takeshi was actually a first grader, just one year older than him.
Rukawa was not sure if he could grow to the same height as Takeshi when he was in junior high school. And Rukawa also noticed that Takeshi's lips were very clean, without any stubble or even hair. Rukawa knew that the man in front of him was so tall even before he had grown up.
"Senior Jinguji, may I ask how tall you are?" Rukawa came to the center circle with the ball and asked curiously before the game started.
"185cm barefoot, what? Do you think I'm too tall and you're no match for me?"
Wudao didn't expect Rukawa Kaede to ask this, and immediately laughed and joked.
"No."
"I just wonder if you need to take a rest, Senior? I see you look very tired."
Rukawa looked at Wudao's face, collected his thoughts, and asked back without admitting defeat.
At this time, Wudao's jersey was already soaked with sweat because of the game and running. The game hasn't even started yet, but Wudao's breathing is already very rapid. Although Wudao took a few deep breaths just now, visible fatigue is still engraved on Wudao's face.
Facing such an opponent, Rukawa's fighting spirit was reduced a lot. A crushing game was not what Rukawa wanted.
"Don't worry about it. This state is exactly what I need."
Wu Dao lowered his waist and said. Seeing Wu Dao say this, Rukawa nodded silently, and then passed the ball to Wu Dao for testing.
Since martial arts don't need to rest, Rukawa Kaede won't say much, and he won't show mercy. As long as it's a competition, he will definitely go all out!
"Let's start." Wudao rubbed the basketball casually, threw the ball to Rukawa, then lowered his body, guarding against Rukawa's breakthrough.
"Bullfight! I haven't played like this in a long time."
“It’s tiring, but I can feel my blood boiling.”
Although Wu Dao still looked exhausted, his eyes were bright and there was no sign of fatigue.
Rukawa held the basketball, looking at Budo who had his arms open in front of him. He couldn't find a chance to drop the ball for a moment, so he leaned sideways and tried with his left foot.
"This is the first time I've encountered an opponent of this height. This arm span and height give me a strong sense of oppression."
"He seems very strong!"
Rukawa Kaede was holding a basketball and looking at Wu Dao. The young man in front of him gave him an unprecedented sense of oppression. Both his figure and aura were different from the elementary school students he had played against before.
Suddenly, Rukawa seemed to have found an opportunity to drop the ball. The basketball fell quickly, and after a blast, Rukawa broke through and rushed directly to the left side of Wudao.
However, at this moment, a hand that shouldn't have appeared suddenly slapped the basketball in Rukawa's hand. Although Rukawa raised his left arm to protect the ball, the length of the martial arts arm was completely beyond Rukawa's expectations, and it easily slapped the basketball.
Wudao also seized this opportunity, picked up the basketball on the ground and held it in his hands.
"It's my turn." Wudao grabbed the basketball with one hand and laughed at Rukawa. Although Rukawa was very fast, unfortunately, he was still slow in front of Wudao.
The speed of the elementary school S-level player was completely inadequate in front of Wudao. Moreover, Rukawa Kaede's attack route was easily predicted by Wudao, so it was not difficult to steal the ball.
"This guy is so fast!"
"Such a strong player is actually just a No. 15. Is Wu Shi's player so strong?"
Rukawa was slightly surprised when he saw the basketball was intercepted, and his already cold expression became even colder. He then bent down in front of Wudao, staring at his face, with fighting spirit in his eyes.
"Haha, don't be nervous. I just played basketball for a few more years than you, so I can defend you."
“Actually, I’m pretty bad at attacking.”
Wu Dao said with a smile, threw the ball to Rukawa Kaede for inspection, and walked to the center circle. He was telling the truth, but to Rukawa Kaede, it sounded more like a mockery.
“… …” Rukawa Kaede didn’t say anything, threw the basketball back, and straightened his waist.
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