After losing the decisive game against Kainan High in the Titanic match, Team Shohoku and Hanamichi Sakuragi were invited by Ryoukufu High to participate in an exhibition match. Coach Anzai saw this as a chance for his team to regain their confidence following their defeat. However, it was later discovered that Ryoukufu had recently assembled a championship-caliber lineup and could present Sakuragi & Co with their toughest challenge yet.