Slam Dunk: Muguro

Chapter 276 Maru, Barbie Q is here!
Kogure clapped his hands. When he used the over-the-shoulder throw, he naturally controlled the force and angle, so that Dampier's head did not hit the ground first.

The intensity is just right, it’s not nerve-wracking!

I believe that Dampier will be able to get back on his feet soon.

It was at this moment that the other players arrived, all looking at Dampier lying on the ground.

Upon learning that it was Kogure's doing, the players couldn't hide their shock.

Kentaro Sakurai couldn't help but take two steps back.

Seeing Dampier's miserable state, Kentaro Sakurai couldn't help but show a look of horror in his eyes.

Like Dampier, he was also a victim of Kogure!
Thinking of Kawada, who had grown to 190 centimeters tall, Kentaro Sakurai didn't know what to say.

If Kogure were to be given a nickname, it would definitely be 'Giants Slayer'!
Just then, Kogure approached Bird and feigned innocence, saying, "Coach, everyone saw it. Eric struck first. I was just defending myself!"

Kogure lowered his head, a sly glint in his eyes, trying to convince Bird of his story.

His voice trembled slightly, as if he was trying his best to hide his nervousness and unease.

However, Bird remained unmoved, arms crossed.

It was Kogure and the others who reminded him of the past; he acted tough and got beaten up—it was too embarrassing.

Bird scrutinized Kogure, his voice low and powerful: "Kogure, although you acted in self-defense, your actions have gone beyond the bounds of self-defense!"

"Coach, let me explain... my excuse!"

Kogure's expression changed slightly, then he continued, "Coach, I admit I might have been a bit too extreme, but that's all because of Eric." Before Kogure could finish speaking, Bird ruthlessly interrupted him.

"enough!"

Bird's tone carried an unquestionable authority.

"You and Eric are both responsible for your actions, and so are you all!"

While speaking, Bird also pointed to Mitsui, Kobe, and several other helpers.

Of the three, Wright made the deepest impression on Bird, which reminded him of the 'flying pig'.

It wasn't that Wright looked like Barkley, but rather that his behavior was exactly like Barkley's at the time.

Kogure plays the role of Dr. J, and Dampier is none other than Bird!

Bird sternly warned both sides that any form of fighting would be punished.

A fight broke out on the first day of the training camp.

If they aren't punished, how will we maintain order in the future?

Not wanting to burden Mitsui and the others, Kogure quickly said, "But, Coach..."

"No buts!"

Bird interrupted Kogure again, refusing to allow any player to challenge his authority.

"Now, all of you get out and run a hundred laps around the field to reflect on your actions."

Bird's words conveyed an unquestionable authority; he would never tolerate any violation of discipline.

He hoped that this punishment would make them understand the importance of team discipline.

In reality, Bird only gave him a minor punishment as a warning. After all, in this day and age, it's not uncommon for people to play basketball and fight at the same time.

He went through the same thing!
While Byrd was speaking, Kogure felt that he glanced at him with a strange look in his eyes.

Kogure and Hamilton exchanged a glance, their eyes meeting and both seeing bewilderment and despair in each other's eyes.

Spicy, Barbie Q is here!
They had only been running laps for a short time and their energy hadn't recovered yet, but they were already going to run another hundred laps!

He began to suspect that Bird was deliberately targeting them, otherwise it wouldn't have been such a coincidence.

In fact, in order to avoid being defeated by Kogure, Bird got up early this morning to go for a run, hoping to recover his physical condition as soon as possible.

Then he noticed the lights in the stadium were on...

Although he didn't know what time Kogure and the others got up to train, he did know that Kogure and Hamilton had a running race.

That's why he made such a punishment.

"I'm sorry, everyone. If it weren't for my fault, you wouldn't have been punished."

Kogure proactively apologized to Mitsui, Kobe, and others who were affected.

"It's just a hundred laps, no big deal!"

"If I had known this would happen, I should have punched Eric a few more times."

……

Mitsui and the others waved their hands and chose to forgive.

Everyone has a reckless youth, and what's more, every cloud has a silver lining. After this incident, I believe no one will bully them again.

At this point, Dampier finally recovered and stood up from the ground.

His eyes flickered, and his gaze toward Kogure was clearly filled with fear.

Kogure glanced at Dampier; he could tell that the future second-best center in the West was chickening out!

Soon, Kogure and the others left the locker room and went to the basketball court to run laps.

The circumference of the inner circle of a standard basketball court is 86 meters, which means they need to run nearly 10,000 meters.

However, Bird did not stipulate that the run must be completed in one go.

In other words, they could complete the run in multiple sessions.

While they were discussing it, Bird seemed to have discerned their thoughts.

"You can run it in several runs, but Kogure and Dampier can't; you have to run it all at once!"

Bird paused, gave the two men a sinister look, and continued, "As basketball players, don't tell me you can't do it?"

"Fuck!"

Dampier's expression changed, and he looked troubled.

He now weighs 112 kilograms, so asking him to run 100 laps in one go is too much to ask.

Unlike Dampier, Kogure remained calm.

It wasn't that he was particularly good at maintaining his composure, but rather that he found the key to breaking the deadlock.

After the long run with Hamilton, his physical attributes were nearing their limit.

Once his physical attributes break through, his stamina will be restored to its full potential.

With this in mind, Kogure had an idea.

"Coach, if I can do it, will you accept my challenge today?"

"can!"

Bird agreed without hesitation.

He believed that even if Kogure could do it, his physical strength was already nearing its limit.

Bird had a shrewd plan: he would accept Kogure's challenge as soon as he finished running.

By then, even if he hasn't recovered, he will still be able to easily torment Kogure.

Unfortunately, he overlooked one crucial detail: Kogure is an overpowered character!
Hard-working players are no match for naturally gifted players, and naturally gifted players are even more vulnerable when facing overpowered players.

"Then it's settled!"

After saying that, Kogure started running laps.

Mitsui and the others followed behind on their own initiative.

During the laps, Kogure tried his best to maintain his breathing rhythm.

Rhythm can make his steps more stable and his heartbeat more regular, which helps to improve exercise efficiency.

At first, Kogure was able to remain calm and composed without even breaking a sweat.

As the distance increased, Kogure's breathing gradually became more rapid.

Despite the increasing difficulty breathing and his physical limits, his inner desire made him unwilling to give up easily.

Behind them, Hamilton was also gritting his teeth and persevering.

He won't rest as long as Kogure keeps going.

Only by constantly challenging oneself can one break through physical limits and reach new heights. Whenever he was about to give up, Kogure would glance at the stamina bar and continue.

"Just one last bit!"

Kogure kept encouraging himself, telling himself not to give up.

In addition, he would occasionally glance at the progress of the "Undying" title.

This is an unexpected bonus!

Time passed slowly, and just when Kogure was about to give up, the stamina progress bar finally crossed the finish line.

The next moment, Kogure's body trembled violently.

A warm current surged from deep within his body, quickly flowing through his limbs and bones.

At this moment, it felt as if all the fatigue and pain had been washed away.

Even the soreness in my feet disappeared, and I felt as if my whole body had become lighter.

This feeling is more pleasurable and longer-lasting than a man's post-coital shudder; it's simply irresistible.

With his physical attributes increasing, Kogure's physical abilities have returned to their peak.

To avoid being noticed by his teammates and to make Bird lower his guard, Kogure deliberately breathed heavily, pretending to be exhausted.

Before advancing to the next physical fitness level, Kogure had already completed over sixty laps.

Before long, Kogure finally finished running a hundred laps in one go, looking as if he had been pulled out of the water.

Like Kogure, Hamilton also ran a hundred laps in one go.

Unlike Kogure, Hamilton finished the race entirely on his own merit.

As a result, his face was pale, his legs were trembling, and he looked like he was about to collapse from exhaustion.

"You can run even faster than I thought!"

After catching his breath, Hamilton couldn't help but give Kogure a thumbs up.

He believed he had underestimated Kogure's physical abilities because he could sense that Kogure still had energy to spare!
Kogure took a few deep breaths, feeling that he was in good condition.

At that moment, Dampier was slowly running past him with heavy steps.

Dampier is in very poor condition and has clearly reached his limit, but he is still trying to persevere.

You can't give up without persevering; if you do, you'll have to start all over again.

At that moment, Kogure walked straight towards Bird.

"Coach, I've finished the run. As agreed, you must accept my challenge!"

Kogure was curious about what kind of title he could get from Bird.

Although both are Hall of Famers, Bird ranks much higher than Drexler and Mullin, making him a solid top-ten player in history.

His title may be more powerful than the other two!

"I can give you ten minutes to rest, so that others won't say I'm bullying you."

Bird crossed his arms, his face full of confidence.

Given Kogure's condition, he was confident he could shave his opponent's head.

Even the usually shrewd Bird failed to see through Kogure's disguise.

This is understandable, since normal people would never think of such a situation.

Kogure did not refuse and sat on a bench by the court, closing his eyes to rest.

Meanwhile, Bird began warming up, mainly with various stretches, to gradually adapt his body to the upcoming high-intensity exercise.

Despise the enemy strategically and value the enemy tactically.

Despite Kogure's apparent poor condition, the ever-cautious Bird remained vigilant.

During this time, Sonny Cavallero visited the venue.

Upon learning that Kogure was challenging Haku, he immediately showed interest.

Ten minutes later, Kogure and Bird arrived at halftime.

The players gathered around, staring intently at the two players on the field, not wanting to miss a single detail.

"Kid, you go first!"

After the rules were agreed upon, Bird passed the ball to Kogure.

Kogure catches the basketball beyond the three-point line.

Bird had some knowledge of Kogure, and kept a step's distance from him, his legs poised to intercept at any moment.

Immediately, Kogure adopted a stance to drive to the basket.

In fact, his feet did not move; he merely leaned his weight slightly forward.

However, Bird was still affected to some extent.

Kogure bent his knees and raised his hands. Bird thought Kogure wanted to shoot, so he subconsciously took a step forward and raised both hands as well.

However, Kogure did not shoot; it was still a feint.

The instant Bird got within half a step, Kogure immediately broke through with the ball.

Bird hadn't expected Kogure to maintain such explosive power; it was completely beyond his expectations.

Caught off guard, Kogure easily broke past Bird and drove to the basket for a layup.

Bird was never known for his speed or explosiveness, especially since he had been retired for a year, so his physical condition was understandably poor.

His current physical condition is likely worse than that of Mulin after recovering from his serious injuries, especially since he also suffers from a severe back injury.

Bird worked tirelessly to help his parents repair the driveway, which led to a severe back injury.

During matches, he was almost unable to sit due to a back injury, and spent most of his time lying down or prone.

Bird didn't want his stats to decline later in his career and affect his image in people's eyes, so he retired early.

Otherwise, given Bird's level of ability when he retired, he could have maintained an All-Star level performance, at least better than Goat's rookie season.

Due to a severe back injury, Bird could no longer catch up with Kogure and could only watch helplessly as Kogure scored a layup.

1:0
Kogure took the lead and scored the first point.

"Have the opportunity!"

Kogure watched Bird, and he saw a glimmer of hope in winning.

Even if the chances are slim, he will not give up easily.

"It's my turn!"

Bird stood outside the three-point line, and Kogure passed the ball to him at the opportune moment.

Upon receiving the ball, Bird quickly took a step forward, indicating a potential drive to the basket.

Kogure tried to keep up with his pace, subconsciously shifting his feet to the side and preparing to retreat.

Bird seized the opportunity, quickly adjusting his body posture and landing firmly on both feet outside the three-point line.

He bent his knees, raised his hands, leaped into the air, stretched his body to the extreme in the air, and with a slight flick of his wrist, quickly threw the basketball in his hand.

Although Kogure reacted in time, it was too late. He could only watch helplessly as the basketball arced perfectly through the air and hurtled towards the basket.

Bird's shooting speed was faster than he had imagined.

shuh~
The basketball swished through the net, creating a splash.

Seeing Bird score so easily, Kogure was filled with both helplessness and admiration.

While both are step-back jump shots, Bird was clearly more proficient at it, as if it had become an instinct for him.

In terms of skill levels, Bird's step-back jumper was at least LV10.

"Kid, you're still too green. Watch closely, I'll hit another three-pointer here next time!"

Bird pointed to his feet, looking quite confident.

It was at this moment that Kogure heard the notification sound.

(End of this chapter)