Sannoh's offensive system operated like a precision instrument under Fukatsu's command.
Their passes were as precise as laser guidance, always finding the deadliest landing spots in Ryonan's defensive gaps. Sawakita Eiji's drives were incomparably sharp, tearing through the defense time and again and heading straight for the basket. Masashi Kawata wreaked havoc in the paint.
Even Yu Zhu found it somewhat difficult to defend against them.
Chi Tong did everything he could to stop them. His reads remained incredibly accurate, and his footwork was quick enough, but against Fukatsu's layered, progressive tactical combinations, he ultimately could not hold the line alone.
Several times, he clearly saw through the passing lane, only to be firmly blocked by Sannoh's off-ball screens. He could only watch helplessly as their offense flowed to completion.
On the other end, Ryonan's offense was no less formidable. Under Chi Tong's organization and direction, Ryonan's offensive rhythm did not lose out to Sannoh in the slightest.
Ryonan's multi-point attack kept putting Sannoh's defensive line under pressure, creating a near head-to-head standoff with Sannoh.
On defense, Xiangtian Yanyi was indeed tightly restrained by Fukatsu's precise guidance, making it difficult for her to take advantage of Gaze Induction.
But on offense, Xiangtian Yanyi completely shook off her passivity and once again became the most agile blade in Ryonan's tactical system.
With Chi Tong's deliberate guidance, Xiangtian Yanyi's cuts seemed to be infused with a soul.
Shitong's passes never sought to arrive exactly at their target. Instead, they were always sent a step ahead, to where Xiangtian Yanyi was about to arrive.
It resembled Fukatsu's style, yet possessed an entirely different rhythm and depth.
Fukatsu's guidance was about restraint, while Chi Tong's was about release. Their coordination was flawless.
Whenever Chi Tong held the ball and their eyes met, Xiangtian Yanyi