Slam Dunk: Muguro

Chapter 300 Bird's Package

After strolling around for a short while, Rukawa Kaede left with Mizusawa Ichiro.

After saying goodbye to the two, Kogure and Mitsui rode their bicycles to Ryonan.

Along the way, the two fishing novices talked about their upcoming fishing trip.

After spending more than half an hour, the two finally arrived at Lingnan.

Sendoh, dressed in a casual red T-shirt, stood listlessly at the school gate.

At his feet lay a number of fishing tools.

"You are finally here!"

Sendoh put his hands in his pockets and yawned widely.

Kogure asked curiously, "Sendoh, are you alone? Where's Uozumi?"

"Uozumi-senpai is helping out at his house. We'll go to his house after we finish fishing."

The meaning of "Sendou" is quite simple: the fish they catch will be handed over to Uozumi for processing.

This will also be their dinner!
"I know a great fishing spot. That's where we caught the sea bream last time. I'll take you there now!"

Sendoh led the two of them with great interest, stepping onto a winding path covered with weeds.

Sunlight filtered through the sparse treetops, dappling their bodies and adding a touch of mystery to them.

Sendoh walked ahead, his steps steady, with a subtle smile on his face.

In less than six months, Sendo had become completely familiar with the surrounding area and discovered many excellent fishing spots.

After winding their way around, Sendoh stopped and turned to Kogure and Mitsui, saying, "We've arrived."

First, what comes into view is a vast and magnificent sea.

Kogure was shocked to discover that they were on top of a cliff.

Wow~
The sound of crashing waves rose, as the waves relentlessly pounded against the hard rock face, splashing up countless droplets of water.

"Are we fishing here? That's too dangerous."

Looking down at the turbulent sea below, Mitsui felt his legs go weak.

If you accidentally fall in, you're doomed.

"It is possible to combine rock climbing and fishing, but you will need tools such as pitons and safety ropes."

Kogure rested his chin on his hand, a thoughtful expression on his face.

In a past life, some anglers risked climbing cliffside fishing spots in order to catch big fish.

"That's a great idea!"

Upon hearing Kogure's suggestion, Sendoh's eyes lit up, and he decided to take the time to learn rock climbing techniques.

It's normal for a fisherman to know rock climbing, right?

After a pause, Sendoh pointed to the distance and said, "Our fishing spot is right below this path!"

Led by Sendoh, the three of them bypassed the cliff and entered a small path.

Soon, an abandoned dock came into view.

This is the hidden fishing spot that the immortal found.

Surprisingly, someone else had already gotten there first.

He was a dark-skinned, robust 'middle-aged man'.

He was holding a yellow surfboard and taking off his clothes on the abandoned dock.

Looking at the figure, everyone felt a strange sense of familiarity.

Kogure immediately recognized the other person's identity and called out to the 'middle-aged man', "Maki!"

On the abandoned dock, Maki Shinichi turned his head to look in confusion.

Upon discovering that it was Kogure, Mitsui, and Sendoh, Maki Shinichi looked surprised.

Soon, Kogure and the others arrived at the abandoned dock.

Amu asked in confusion, "How did you get here?"

"We're here to fish, you're not here to surf, are you?"

"Yes."

Kogure shook his head and said, "You're really brave. With such big waves, aren't you afraid of something going wrong?"

"Don't worry, I'm very confident in my surfing skills."

Amu patted his well-developed pectoral muscles.

Beside him, Mitsui couldn't help but mutter, "Those who drown are usually good swimmers! If you accidentally have an accident, don't expect us to save you."

Amu's lips twitched; he wanted to retort, but he was speechless.

Mitsui's words may be rough, but the truth is valid: surfing in such an environment can easily lead to accidents.

For a moment, the four of them stared at each other in disbelief.

Sendoh broke the silence first: "The waves here are too strong, not suitable for surfing. If you want to surf, you'd better go to the beach area."

"My opinion is the same as Xiandao's."

After being persuaded by Kogure and the others, Maki finally gave up his plan to surf.

Kogure turned to Sendoh and asked, "Sendoh, do you have any extra fishing rods?"

"Have!"

"Amu, shall we go fishing together?"

"Then I won't be polite."

Shinichi Maki took the fishing rod and lure from Sendoh and then sat comfortably on a cement block.

Mitsui casually found a clean rock and sat down.

Kogure looked around carefully, then walked towards a crooked tree near the abandoned dock.

He leaned against the tree trunk and began to inspect his fishing gear.

As a seasoned angler, Sendoh carefully observes the movements on the water's surface to find the ideal fishing spot.

Soon, Sendoh found a spot near the rocks, sat down on a folding stool, and prepared to fish.

The surging waves crash against the reefs, creating many bubbles that result in high oxygen levels in the surrounding waters, making it a popular habitat for many fish.

"Let's have a competition and see who catches the most!"

At this point, Mitsui offered a suggestion.

"Okay!"

Maki couldn't help but glance at Kogure, a look of eager anticipation on his face.

Since I can't beat Kogure in basketball, I'll beat him in other ways.

Xian Dao naturally did not refuse; this was part of the fun of fishing.

Otherwise, those anglers wouldn't lose their way and forget the way home after catching a big fish.

The four men couldn't wait to swing their fishing rods and cast the lures into the sea.

Soon, the four of them were immersed in the atmosphere of fishing.

As a fishing novice, Kogure casually pulled the fishing line, showing absolutely no skill, and waited for the fish to bite.

The four enjoyed fishing while chatting and sharing their experiences.

The main focus is on the recently concluded national competition.

Amu looked on with envy, silently feeling sad.

As a core player of a strong team, he has never participated in the Summer National Tournament, which is undoubtedly a huge regret for him.

Meanwhile, his middle school rival, Dai Moroboshi, is thriving in the national tournament, achieving a top-four finish.

"With the strength of your Hainan Affiliated High School, you definitely have a chance in the Winter Games."

Amu said dejectedly, "We'll have to defeat both Shohoku and Ryonan first!"

After being tested in the national competition, Lingnan High School is now on par with Hainan High School.

Aside from Ryonan, let alone Shohoku, who have F4.

As for why Buri wasn't mentioned, it's mainly because Buri is ultimately inferior.

Unless a core player from a strong team joins Buri, Buri will have a hard time being a match for Hainan High School.

No matter how you look at it, Hainan Affiliated High School's chances of qualifying are slim.

Kogure offered a timely suggestion: "What if Kanagawa becomes the host of the Winter Tournament?" Maki couldn't help but clap his hands and say, "Hmm, that's not a bad idea."

As is well known, the host country will receive an additional host country spot.

If an additional spot is added, the chances of Hainan Affiliated High School qualifying will definitely increase significantly.

Sendoh asked in confusion, "By the way, has Kanagawa ever been the host of the Winter Tournament?"

Amu immediately shook his head in denial: "No!"

As the star player of Hainan High School, Amu is well-versed in the history of high school basketball in Kanagawa.

In short, Kanagawa has never hosted the Winter Tournament or the Summer National Tournament.

"That gives us more room to maneuver. Given Kanagawa's performance over the past two years, the chances of a successful application are very high."

"really!"

At this moment, Amu's mind was no longer on fishing.

"A fish is hooked!"

Suddenly, Sendoh's excited voice rang out.

The next moment, Sendoh pulled hard and ended up fishing up a slipper.

Sure enough, the fisherman could catch anything except fish.

It was at this moment that Kogure suddenly felt the swim bladder sink sharply.

"It's my turn!"

With his exceptional reflexes, Kogure responded immediately.

Judging from his intuition, the fish shouldn't be very big.

As expected, he soon caught a plump pufferfish.

Seeing that Kogure had caught a pufferfish, the other three all showed envious expressions.

Among them, Sendoh even subconsciously licked the corner of his mouth.

Q: What is the first reaction of a normal person when they catch a pufferfish?
A: To shine shoes!

Without hesitation, Kogure grabbed the pufferfish and started wiping his shoes.

I must say, pufferfish shoe-shining is quite a fun activity.

The pufferfish glared angrily at Kogure, only to be kicked into the sea by him with a powerful kick.

"No!"

"That's an unparalleled delicacy!"

……

Watching the delicious pufferfish being kicked away by Kogure, the other three beat their chests in frustration and sighed in regret.

Kogure spread his hands and said, "That's such a pity!"

Despite what he says, he wouldn't risk eating pufferfish no matter how delicious it is.

After this brief interlude, the four enjoyed the gentle sea breeze on their faces, patiently waiting for the fish to bite.

Time slipped by unnoticed, the sun began to slowly set in the west, and the evening glow gradually dyed half the sky red.

The four of them had some success, but they only caught small fish.

The largest of the fish weighed no more than ten pounds.

Of the four, Kogure and Mitsui had the largest catch.

This might be what's known as the newbie protection period!
As the last rays of the setting sun gradually disappeared below the horizon, the four packed up their fishing gear and chose to leave.

"Everyone, I'm heading back now!"

Soon, Amu said goodbye to the three of them and set off on his way back to school with his surfboard.

He couldn't wait to get back to school and discuss with Coach Takato how to make Kanagawa the host of the Winter Tournament.

By then, Hainan Affiliated High School's chances of qualifying will undoubtedly increase significantly.

Not long after, Kogure and the others arrived at the Uozumi family's restaurant and were warmly received by the Uozumi father and son.

As usual, the shameless Sendoh made Uozumi handle the catch, ostensibly to train Uozumi's cooking skills.

Uozumi did not refuse, as he was already used to the process.

Seeing this, Kogure didn't know what to say.

It has to be said that the two future captains of Ryonan are truly a perfect match.

One is fishing, and the other is cooking the fish.

In "Ten Days Later", Sendoh caught a "big" fish and showed it off to Uozumi and the others, which made Captain Uozumi angry.

Before long, the table was filled with fish dishes.

It has to be said that he may have put his talent into cooking, as Uozumi's skills are impeccable!
The group ate and chatted, laughing and talking, their topics ranging from exciting moments on the sports field to interesting things that happened at school, and then to future plans.

Laughter and conversation filled the restaurant.

Before we knew it, the topic had shifted to this year's Autumn National Sports Games.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, all four people present will become one of them.

That's almost certain!
Kogure, Mitsui, and Uozumi were all members of the previous Autumn National Sports Tournament, and Sendoh performed very well in the national tournament, so he goes without saying.

The four of them discussed the matter, mainly exploring other potential candidates.

This meal took almost an hour to finish.

As night fell, they finally realized that it was getting late.

"Thank you for your hospitality, we'll head back now!"

Kogure said goodbye and promised to meet again next time.

On this day, they not only experienced the joy of fishing, but also found peace and relaxation for their souls.

Soon, Kogure and Mitsui set off on their bicycles to go home.

The streetlights along the way illuminated their path.

A gentle night breeze blew, carrying a hint of coolness, making it incredibly pleasant.

By the time Kogure arrived home, it was already completely dark.

Although the journey was tiring, he was filled with joy and his mind and body were relaxed.

After greeting his parents, Kogure went into his room.

Just as he was about to close the door, Kogure's mother called him back and handed him a package.

"Gongyan, this is a package sent to you from overseas! That's strange, do you have any friends abroad?"

Kogure answered truthfully: "Yes, I made some foreign friends during the training camp!"

"This could be a package from Kobe or Hamilton!"

Looking at the style of the package, Kogure thought to himself.

However, when Kogure saw the sender's name on the package, he couldn't help but pause slightly.

Larry Bird!

To his utter surprise, Larry Bird mailed him items.

"I wonder what Bird mailed?"

Kogure quickly opened the package, which contained a letter and several videotapes.

Kogure picked up the letter and quickly began to read it.

In his letter, Bird described his recent situation, explaining that he had returned to America after the training camp and begun a new chapter in his professional career.

At this time, he was already an assistant coach for the Indiana Pacers.

The reason he is an assistant coach instead of a head coach is mainly because he lacks sufficient coaching experience.

To become an excellent head coach, one needs not only profound basketball knowledge but also rich coaching experience.

Therefore, Bird decided to start as an assistant coach to observe the coaching style of the team's head coach up close, learn how to manage a team, and how to make the right decisions in critical moments.

At the end of the letter, Bird also explained the reason for the videotape.

It turns out that during his conversation with Kogure, Bird learned that Kogure was very interested in techniques he had not yet mastered.

Therefore, in order to win over Kogure, Bird used his own channels to find some learning materials, hoping they could be of help to Kogure.

Bird's heart is clear to everyone!
(End of this chapter)