The fatigue that was very very slowly began to penetrate the body of Gyo and his other team members but the match still had three minutes left before the end of the first half and still have to fight again in the second half later.
"Ugh ... it looks like Kaze's second phase ability makes the opponent helpless due to thirst but the difference is that now we feel exhausted because of this condition," said Raito who seemed to have almost reached his limit.
"We have to hold on a little longer until the first half ends, that way we can recover conditions at the break of the second half later," Raito replied.
The match looks even more lopsided because the defense of the Cyoku High School team is beaten up by the insistent attacks from the Risato Academy. There is still one and a half minutes left before the end of the first half and the scores obtained by the two teams are not too far off with 70-78 points.
Shin, who is now holding the ball, tries to maintain his stamina by no longer using his eye ability but that way the opposing team can easily use their 'paralyze' technique so that instantly their bodies become temporarily paralyzed.
Seeing Shin who was no longer helpless, Taki took the initiative to seize the ball that was still held by Shin but suddenly the ball was seized by someone who appeared near him.
"What? How can you still move?" Taki asked, confused seeing Ren who was now holding the ball.
"Maybe it's because my clothes aren't too wet yet so techniques like that don't really affect me.
"Besides, the chain your captain made could easily be avoided by not stepping on the floor while it was being used," Ren replied and immediately took a three-point shot.
"Aurora Path"
A light was created by Taki and Hibike trying to make the ball shot by Ren miss but the ball suddenly moved in another direction as if avoiding the light before finally entering the ring easily.
"Looks like you forgot my abilities," said Ren with a smile before finally returning to the defense line.
Apparently the direction of the ball was controlled by the wind made with Ren's technique and allowed him to freely avoid the obstacles in front of him. The position changed to 73-78 and made the difference between the scores narrower. Time went on but only Ren was still able to move freely making him overwhelmed with the onslaught of five people who tried to widen the distance until finally a long whistle sounded to mark the end of the first half heard along with Tomoi who scored to make the score 73-80.
The two teams finally returned to the dressing room not only to rest but also to arrange strategies and change the clothes they were wearing with clothes that were still dry. Mr. Yagami is trying to find a method that can be used to counteract the opponent's ability which makes his stamina drain twice as usual.
Time passed and without feeling the second half finally began. With confidence the two teams entered the field hoping to get tickets to the finals. The sight of Kazemaru entering the field in place of Gyo makes the opponents do not understand what their trainer Pak Yagami is really thinking.
The second half of the Jump Ball is finally scored and Shin easily defeats Hibike in an aerial duel like never before.
Immediately Ren caught the ball that was directed at him and immediately used his technique.
"Tornado Shoot"
The ball sped up quickly in a strong gale of wind but the shot seemed to miss Ren, making his opponent confused.
"Where are you trying to shoot?" asked Tomoi who was confused when he saw the direction of the ball.
With a smile Ren replied, "just watch and see what happens."
The ball quickly grabbed the rain cloud created by Taki and made it start to fade, but Taki swiftly recompensed the fog trying to make another cloud.
"So that's it, you want to get rid of the rain but it's all in vain," he said.
Ren just smiled at this and then looked at Kazemaru who was chanting his technique.
"Sandstorm"
The sandstorm blew again and made the fog created by Taki fade away and finally the rain immediately stopped flushing the basketball court where the match was held.
"We did it," said Ren happily.
"Don't be happy just yet, with the remaining water on the floor we can still use our abilities wherever you are," said Hibike.
Dessert Field
A technique used by Kazemaru made the ground floor full of sand cover the remaining water.
"What?" Hibike could only be silent because he was shocked to see what Kazemaru was doing.
Flash back...
Inside the changing room ...
"Sir, actually I have an idea to stop the rain from falling in the field but this requires a lot of strength and it is likely that my stamina will be drained a lot," said Ren.
"Whatever it is, as long as the rain stops then we can maintain our stamina," said Gyo.
"I thought about this from the start but couldn't use it just now because time will soon end.
"I will use my wind ability to blow rain clouds and after that our problem is only the remaining water in the field later," said Re.
"Then let me help, that way your stamina won't be drained much," Kaze replied.
Flashback end.
The field has now become like a desert, but this makes it difficult for both teams to move even to do dribbles is very difficult because the ball cannot bounce perfectly.
"It's useless for you to do that because not only us but you are also difficult to attack," said Touma.
"Is it true?" Kaze grabbed the ball currently held by Inazuka who caught the ball after destroying the rain cloud.
"How come? You seem like you are not affected by the sand," said Inazuka who realized the ball had been stolen freely by Kazemaru.
With a smile, Kaze who dribbled the ball to carry out an attack replied, "All the sand that is here is my friend and they will listen to whatever I say."
Sure enough, when doing drible, the sand compacted on the ball will bounce even the sand like alive and follow Kazemaru's orders.
"Sand Shackles"
The sand began to cover the legs of the Risato Academy team members then hardened and made them unable to move.
"This is my retribution for tying my feet with chains," said Kaze.
Kaze quickly passed the ball to Shin who was already getting ready under the ring and finally the first number in the second half was created.
"There's no use for you guys to retaliate because all of that would be useless," Kaze said with a cold gaze and then returned to the defensive area.
Now the Risato Academy basketball team is carrying out the attack but again the sand shackles their feet but this time they are ready to break the sand shackles.
"Wet Temperature"
The hot temperature created by Touma and made the sand that shackled their feet crushed. Not only that, Touma uses his 'Cold Temperature' technique to compact the sand they are stepping on so that the ball can bounce perfectly and their movements become tidier.
"Not bad, you use heat to make the sand light and cold to make the sand solidify," said Kaze.
"You're underestimating us too much, but we'll beat you and get tickets to the finals," replied Touma.
"Looks like you guys don't understand my ability so let me tell you how my ability works," said Kaze while chanting a technique.
"Mirage"
"Enjoy the third phase of my skills."
whats next?
To be continued ....