Anyone who might face him in the upcoming matches was a potential opponent.
And when it came to opponents, he had to give them more than his full attention.
"Next is Kōrai Hoshiumi. Continue with the vertical touch test."
After the Youth National Team coach recorded Sakusa's vertical touch result, he had the next player, Kōrai Hoshiumi, continue with the test.
Now that Sakusa had finished his test, once Hoshiumi finished as well, the only one left would be Hank.
Once all the height and weight data was entered today, only then would this round be considered over.
"Okay."
After Hoshiumi took off his warm-up top, he began preparing for the vertical touch test.
He was fully prepared now. In a moment, he was definitely going to show everyone here just how impressive he was.
He would absolutely make everyone here witness the height he was capable of reaching.
With that thought in mind, Hoshiumi began getting ready. After a rapid approach and takeoff, his entire body shot toward the touch board as he slammed his hand down.
After the familiar mechanical recording sound rang out, the data was quickly displayed.
"Kōrai Hoshiumi: 340!"
The instant the announcement sounded, a smile appeared on Hoshiumi's face.
This was his vertical touch height.
Although his height was an unavoidable weakness, right now, he could still reach this level. It was enough to surpass some players who boasted about being tall.
"Whoa… this is even more terrifying than the one just now. If I remember correctly, Kōrai Hoshiumi is only 169 centimeters tall, but his vertical touch can actually reach 340. Doesn't that mean that if he were as tall as Sakusa, he could reach 360?"
"That's what top-class jumping talent looks like. This is absolutely world-class jumping ability."
"But it's a shame… height is still an unavoidable weakness. If not for his height, he would definitely become a legend."
…
Listening to the constant discussion around him, Hoshiumi had originally been ready to feel proud for a while. But after hearing so many people say things like "short player" and "little shorty," he immediately began to lose his temper.
In the end, more and more people started saying it.
In an instant, he grew flustered with anger.
"As expected, his jumping talent is top-class. But unfortunately, that height is a real shame."
Hank glanced at Hoshiumi's jumping talent, but there was not much surprise in his eyes.
After all, he himself had not taken a vertical touch test for a long time now. On top of that, his physical ability had improved quite a bit during the previous matches.
Because of that, during this period, his height had grown from the original 185 centimeters to 191 centimeters. So even within the Youth National Team, he was now among the taller group of players.
When Hoshiumi saw Hank behind him, he could not help feeling proud inside.
This was exactly the result he wanted.
As long as Hank was surprised by his strength, that was enough.
Beyond that, he also had to completely erase any idea Hank might have of looking down on him because he was short.
"Next, Hank."
The Youth National Team coach spoke again.
After his name was called, Hank immediately took off his warm-up top and began his approach.
After he slammed his hand against the vertical touch device, the crowd that had originally been noisy fell completely silent.
Everyone stared blankly at the height Hank had just reached.
(End of Chapter)
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