NOVEL NEXT Chapter 116: Total Domination
Meanwhile, the Interhigh preliminaries were in full swing across different regions of Japan.
In Tokyo:
Group A-1:
Tōō Academy, led by Aomine, utterly dismantled their opponents. He tore through their defense single-handedly, even pulling off a stunning play where he dribbled past five defenders in a row before delivering a ferocious dunk.
Group A-2:
Shūtoku High, led by Midorima, dominated their match with a barrage of long-range three-pointers. His flawless shooting left their opponents stunned, and Shūtoku easily claimed victory.
Group D-2:
Seirin faced Shinkyō Academy, just like in the original story. While Seirin initially struggled against Papa, Kagami gradually overpowered him, tipping the scales in Seirin's favor and securing their win.
In Kyoto:
Rakuzan High, led by Akashi, displayed overwhelming dominance. They crushed their opponents at every position, securing an effortless victory.
In Akita:
Yosen High leveraged their imposing height advantage to block their opponents' every move, claiming a decisive first win in the preliminaries.
In Kanagawa:
Kaijo High, led by Kise, demonstrated their strength. Even as the "weakest" member of the Generation of Miracles, Kise's flawless skill overwhelmed ordinary players, leading Kaijo to an easy victory.
At this moment, the Generation of Miracles seemed like an insurmountable mountain, crushing the hopes of players across Japan.
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Back to Fukui High vs Shuchi Academy:
Under Shiro's leadership, Fukui opened up an astonishing 18-point lead within just half a quarter. The scoreboard read 24:6, leaving the audience in awe.
Realizing Shiro's identity, the crowd erupted into cheers, especially his loyal fans, whose enthusiastic cries filled the gym.
Shuchi's players stared at the scoreboard, overwhelmed with frustration and despair. They knew they were up against a true Miracle — a star from the fabled Generation of Miracles whose skills far exceeded their own.
Snap!
Another steal by Shiro ended with a clean three-pointer, pushing the score to 27:6.
Shiro unleashed his full arsenal: three-pointers, dunks, fadeaways, pull-up jumpers, crossovers — executed with unmatched precision. Even when five players tried to guard him, Shiro broke through effortlessly, capping off plays with dazzling dunks.
Beep!
The first quarter ended with Fukui leading 48:8, a jaw-dropping 40-point gap. Shiro alone scored over 20 points.
Shuchi's players were dazed, their spirits crushed.
Second Quarter:
Shiro maintained his momentum, dominating the court as his teammates supported him seamlessly. The quarter became a one-man showcase of Shiro's incredible talent, leaving Shuchi utterly defenseless.
By halftime, the scoreboard read 85:15 — a staggering 70-point lead.
During the break, Shiro requested to sit out the second half, leaving the game to his teammates.
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The Buzz Spreads:
News of Fukui's crushing victory spread rapidly online. Headlines like:
"Fukui High: Osaka's Strongest Team—85:15 at Halftime!"
"85 Points in Two Quarters! A Complete Blowout!"
Comments flooded social media:
"Unbelievable! A halftime score of 85-15? That's insane!"
"Wait, who is Fukui High? Never even heard of them!"
"This is unreal! Are we sure they didn't mess up the scoreboard?"
Final Score:
When the final buzzer sounded, Fukui sealed their victory with a score of 164:31.
The gym erupted in applause as the audience celebrated Fukui's incredible performance. Shiro and his team delivered a near-perfect game, leaving an unforgettable impression on everyone watching.