The dynamic rhythm continues on the court.

In the following time, all Black players, including Saito, began to closely monitor one person.

Even so, it had little effect.

Facing everyone's defense, the boy showed overwhelming speed and neat movements.

While nimbly dodging Black's defense, he shot the ball lightly and scored a goal.

Like a red flash running on the court, he constantly uses various attack methods such as dribbling for layups, mid-range shots, or long shots to prevent the opponent from taking advantage of him.

Although there were a few rebounds in the middle.

But as long as the basketball falls into his hands, the probability of scoring in the end is basically close to 90%.

Seeing this, the red team teammates who were still a little depressed gradually began to take the initiative to cooperate and try their best to create opportunities for him.

With the help of his teammates, Kato Yusuke's fast break became even more powerful.

The score on the scoreboard is also constantly changing.

【62:47】

【65:50】

【70:60】

【70:69】

【72:72】

At the moment when the score was equalized, Mr. Shibata finally couldn't help but roar loudly.

"What are you doing! Hold him back! Hold him until it's over——!!"

"Hey! You're talking about being light. How can you defend yourself against those ninja-like skills?" Taniguchi gasped for air, raised his hand and wiped his face, shaking off a large amount of sweat.

"His teammates have no energy anymore. Just keep an eye on the person holding the ball for a while. I'll follow him." Saito said as he was dribbling the ball. His T-shirt was also soaked with sweat.

"...I understand, although our teammates are almost at their limit, the rest depends on you, partner."

"good."

…

The situation is exactly as he said.

The red side, which is short on personnel, consumes far more physical energy than the black one.

Relying on this, Saito helped the team take the lead with a three-pointer.

Immediately afterwards, several people on the black side began to surround the ball holder on the red side.

Faced with this situation where the ball could not be passed, Kato Yusuke shouted to his teammates.

The player holding the ball tried his best to throw the ball up, but unfortunately it was grabbed by Black's power forward.

But just when he dribbled the ball excitedly and tried to start a fast break, the young boy suddenly jumped out and grabbed the ball directly from him.

The power forward's expression suddenly changed, and his heart suddenly "thumped."

However, when he saw that Saito had already blocked the opponent in advance, he felt relieved again and then raised his feet and chased forward.

"I'm sorry, Iwanami-san, please stay here." Saito stood in front of Yusuke and stood close to him, his eyes extremely focused.

Both parties remain at arm's length.

Saito didn't grab the ball, he just opened his arms to prevent him from passing.

All the spectators were holding their breath and staring.

——Jiji.

The sneakers made a soft sound.

Kato Yusuke took a big step to the right.

"Playing tricks!"

Saito shouted, following closely while also guarding against his sudden change of direction.

——"Wind and Thunder".

The words on the back of the black jersey danced in the sunshine, with a calm and mountain-like momentum.

Faced with all this, Yusuke showed a smile on his face and rushed out as fast as he wanted to smash the opponent's sign.

Red flashes streaked across the court.

That was a momentary thing.

Snap.

The ball went in.

The original black lightning was left far behind and stopped.

【75:74】

"There's one and a half minutes left! Just hold on -!" Mr. Shibata, with a ferocious look on his face, roared in the audience.

The students next to him were also clenching their teeth and their eyes were splitting.

Why not shoot a three-pointer? A trace of doubt flashed in Teacher Misaki's eyes.

Time does not stop according to one's will.

Black's point guard started dribbling the ball.

"——How could I let you succeed!"

"Go help Iwanami-san!!"

The players on the red side shouted slogans and rushed forward.

The members of Black also gritted their teeth and tried their best to resist.

1 minute.

The basketball is always in Black's hand.

50 seconds.

Under pressure, Black's point guard passes the ball to his teammates.

40 seconds.

There was a gap in the red team's formation, and the black team's power forward hesitated, and his shot was delayed for a few seconds.

30 seconds.

The defender on the red side tried his best to grab the ball, but was instantly surrounded by others who reacted and had to pass the ball from a reluctant position.

20 seconds.

The boy in the red jersey received the ball and started dribbling towards the net.

"Stop him! Stop him! Even if it's a foul--!" Mr. Shibata's furious voice echoed in the stadium.

"Go! Iwanami-san——!" the red guard who fell on the ground yelled desperately.

His dashing figure galloped across the court, nimbly dodging Taniguchi who was heading straight towards him.

10 seconds.

"partner--!!"

"I know!"

Saito strode forward under the basket.

Kato Yusuke did not dodge or avoid this, and his momentum was like a rainbow.

5 seconds.

Ji, hiss.

The sneakers stepped hard on the floor, and the boy jumped forward at the three-point line.

"——Stop!!" Saito jumped up and raised his arms high, trying to block the shot.

Then……

——Bang Dong!

The dull sound echoed on the court.

A fierce tomahawk dunk!

Score【75:76】.

Time returns to zero.

In an instant, silence spread throughout the venue.
To be continued...