Juri Ueno from Kuroko's Basketball

Their team is now basically in its initial stages.

What we lack now is a three-point shooter or an offensive player.

Looking at Ueno and Osaka's tall figures, a hint of loneliness flashed in Kurumaya Sora's eyes, but it was quickly concealed.

…………

"Ring ring ring!"

As the school bell rang!

Ueno, accompanied by an excited Kurumani Sora and a silent Yagami Osaka, headed towards the basketball club.

On the road.

Looking at Ueno, Kurumaya Sora suddenly chuckled, seemingly lost in thought, "Ueno, do you think the seniors will be surprised to see Osaka-kun?"

Ueno glanced at Osaka, who was silently following behind, and after thinking for a moment, nodded and said, "I'm guessing it's more than just surprise."

While listening to Ueno and Kurumani Sora's conversation, Osaka remained silent, simply following behind them without uttering a word.

Chapter 17 Spear and Shield

The basketball court at Dongda University.

As third-year students, Miyako and his classmates had a very demanding schedule, since they only had one year left before the college entrance exam.

However, ever since they learned that Coach Xinhe planned to register for the summer tournament...

Whenever they have time during the day, they come over and practice their ball skills like crazy, and then they study hard at night.

In their view, there's nowhere to practice at night, so they might as well switch the schedules around.

Most importantly, they didn't want to have any more regrets.

Even if they fail or lose, they don't care.

after all.

Failure after giving it your all is not a regret, it's youth.

When Ueno arrived at the basketball court with Kurumaya Sora and Yagami Osaka, the three third-year seniors, Miya Ryoichi and his companion, were already there.

And judging from their sweat-drenched appearance, you could tell they had been practicing for quite some time.

As soon as Ueno and his group entered the basketball court, Miyagi and his friends noticed them.

Ueno stepped forward and greeted Miyagi and the others first.

"senior."

"Ueno, you guys are here?"

Upon hearing Ueno's words, Miyako stopped shooting, turned around, and smiled at Ueno.

Ueno nodded to Miyagi, who was wiping away sweat and breathing heavily, and said with a smile, "Senpai, this is Yagami Osaka. He also wants to join the basketball team."

Upon hearing this, Miyako looked toward Yagami Osaka behind Ueno.

When Miyako saw Yagami Osaka, he was stunned.

"so high!"

Not only him, but also Murasame and Kimura, who were training, were looking at Yagami Osaka in shock.

The other person's height is indeed a bit outrageous.

Miya Ryoichi stared at the other person's height with some surprise and asked curiously, "Yagami Osaka-kun? How tall are you?"

Although he wasn't as tall as Ueno, he didn't need to look up. But when he stood next to Osaka, he had to look up to see her.

After a moment's thought, Yagami Osaka looked at Miyagi Ryoichi and said, "Senior, I am 2.02 meters tall."

"Wow!"

Upon hearing Osaka's words, everyone was utterly shocked.

At 2.02 meters tall, that's a true pillar of strength.

It's important to know that among college students, those who can stand over two meters tall are extremely rare.

Not to mention his height of 2.02 meters.

Even Atsushi Murasakibara, a prodigious talent known as the Generation of Miracles, was only 2.08 meters tall during his high school years.

It's safe to say that Osaka Yagami's height is among the top in high school.

While Miyagi and his group were still in shock, Kamijou Ichika and Shin arrived.

As soon as they entered the basketball court, Kyoichi saw Osaka standing in front of Miyagi and asked Shin with some curiosity, "Who is this? Isn't his height a bit ridiculous?"

"do not know."

Xin shook his head expressionlessly, but he was also curious about the stranger's height.

After Ueno and Kyoichi introduced Yagami Osaka, Kyoichi froze for a moment, then let out another burst of shouts, put his right hand on the other's shoulder, looked up at Osaka, and said to him.

"Osaka, I'll protect you on the basketball team from now on."

After saying that, he glanced at the other person's somewhat trendy hair.

Suddenly, Shangjing decided to grow her hair long.

With Yagami Osaka joining the team.

Ueno's basketball team successfully reached eight players.

The coach is nowhere to be found today; it seems he has something to do.

Therefore, today's training session was organized by Miyako.

While organizing physical activities, Miyagi's gaze kept lingering on Ueno and Osaka, seemingly lost in thought.

Looking at Osaka's height, Miyagi was silent for a moment, then suddenly said to Ueno, "Ueno, you play a few rounds with Osaka."

Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned.

After a moment, they all looked at the two of them with great curiosity and consciously gave up their seats.

He stood aside, looking like he was watching a good show.

"it is good."

Ueno and Osaka exchanged a glance and nodded.

Ueno caught the basketball that Kimura threw to him and looked at Osaka in thought.

He didn't know the opponent's strength, but the opponent's innate advantages were already there.

Putting everything else aside, the other person's height alone is enough to give many people a headache.

Osaka quietly moved inside the three-point line, adopted a defensive stance, and with his arms outstretched, he stood like an iron wall in front of Ueno.

aside.

Looking at Osaka on the basketball court, and at the length of his wingspan, Kamiya was somewhat shocked; "This guy's defensive range is at least four meters, right?"

Looking at Osaka, Kimura stroked his chin and pondered for a moment before speaking: "A standard basketball court is 15 meters wide. If this guy Osaka can block a four-meter defensive range, then he's practically a wall."

Listening to the two seniors' words, Kurumaya Sora excitedly asked, "Then our defense must be very strong!"

Kimura glanced at the excited Kurumani Sora and gave a wry smile; "That depends on Osaka's reaction speed."

Upon hearing this, Kurumi Sora was somewhat puzzled.

"Reaction speed?"

"Yes, Osaka, although you have a strong natural advantage, you need to know that defense requires not only a natural advantage, but also speed. It's not just offensive players who need speed, centers need it too, and they also need strong jumping ability and reaction speed."

As he spoke, Kimura said with a solemn expression, "If Osaka-kun possesses all of these qualities, then he will be an absolute fortress."

"It is also our strongest shield at Tokyo University!"

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Just as Kimura finished speaking, Kamiya suddenly spoke up, "So, tell me, who's stronger, Osaka or Ueno?"

As soon as Shang Jing finished speaking, everyone's eyes involuntarily turned to the basketball court, their gazes filled with curiosity.

Now, in their view, Osaka is the shield, and Ueno is the spear.

These two can be described as a contest between shield and spear.

After a moment of silence, with his gaze fixed on the basketball court, the usually taciturn Shin suddenly spoke up: "It should be Ueno."

Upon hearing this, everyone frowned and began to ponder.

Ueno can be considered their trump card.

Even if Ueno can't break through Osaka's defenses, he is still the ace of the University of Tokyo.

Because if we want to win, we must rely on Ueno's attack.

After all, no matter how strong their defense is, it's still just defense.

And, as the famous saying goes...