He steadied himself, his expression grave and resolute, and said in a low voice, "Calm down. Shen Naichun's sudden surge was definitely no coincidence. Whether they've been hiding their strength or using some trick, we can't let them keep playing like this. We have to disrupt their offensive rhythm immediately and take back control!"
His voice was quiet but carried remarkable force. Every word rang out firmly, instantly suppressing the agitation and confusion in their hearts.
The Akita players all raised their heads, their gazes focusing on Domoto Goro.
Domoto Goro slowly swept his gaze over them before finally fixing it on Sawakita Eiji.
His tone was stern and brooked no argument. "Sawakita, I'm leaving the task of disrupting their rhythm to you."
The uncertainty in Sawakita Eiji's eyes vanished instantly, replaced by a razor-sharp edge.
Without the slightest hesitation, he nodded.
"Understood."
Domoto Goro nodded in satisfaction, then turned to the others, his tone growing even steadier.
"As for the rest of you, your main job now is to provide solid support. Whether you're setting screens, holding position, or drawing defenders away, you have to execute perfectly. We absolutely cannot let Shen Danchen's players interfere with Sawakita's offensive rhythm."
"Hetian, focus on guarding those areas while also providing cover on Sawakita's flank. Shen Jin, organize the backcourt and make sure the ball reaches Sawakita accurately. Yibian, do everything you can to occupy their interior defenders and create room for Sawakita to drive."
Every instruction was clear and precise, getting straight to the point.
Domoto Goro knew full well that completely suppressing Kanagawa was no longer realistic. Only by concentrating their firepower and letting Sawakita Eiji break through at a single point could they end the deadlock and stabilize the situation.
It was a gamble, but it was also their