"Is putting that guy in really going to help? I feel like he's about to drag everyone down."
"Damn it. When you think about it, there actually isn't that big of a gap between Aoba Johsai's starters and Shiratorizawa's, but the gap between the substitutes is just too huge. They're even letting Kyotani go on court."
"What are they going to do next? Looks like we'll have to watch carefully and see how they plan to play in the second set."
"I hope he can actually be useful."
Many of the Aoba Johsai people were doubtful about what effect Kyotani would have once he went on court. After all, from how things looked now, there were far too many unstable factors surrounding Kyotani. No one knew whether he could actually be used by the team.
They did not even know whether he would drag everyone down.
Of course, even though many of them did not want Kyotani to go on court, this was ultimately the decision of the coaching staff and Hank. For now, they could only go along with it.
But if Kyotani's performance was poor, he would definitely be substituted out right away.
"The second set between Shiratorizawa and Aoba Johsai officially begins."
After the referees confirmed the players both sides would be sending onto the court, they announced the official start of the next set without hesitation. If Aoba Johsai won this second set as well, then the third set would become...
The deciding set between the two sides.
However, from Shiratorizawa's situation, it was clear that they had no intention of letting Hank win this set so easily.
"We won't let you keep winning this one..."
Tendō spoke rather casually, his eyes fixed on Hank's position the entire time. After all, from the end of the previous set, they had already learned that Hank could now spike with both his left and right hands.
That was something they absolutely had to guard against carefully. After all, he knew very well just how hard it was to receive Wakatoshi Ushijima's spikes.
And now, Hank, who could spike with either hand, had already become the opponent Tendō would focus on marking closely. He could already foresee Hank's next move, and his full attention was locked on him.
He was predicting what Hank would do next.
"As expected, just like I predicted, all three of their front-row players have already locked onto me."
"But that doesn't matter."
Hank did not respond to the gazes from Tendō and the others, but in his heart, he knew that he had already fully understood the fact that he would be tightly restricted by the opposing side from now on. He felt somewhat helpless.
It looked like he would have to show a little real skill next.
Kyotani's condition was still pretty good. It looked like this was probably his first time entering a match at such a high level.
Once the match started, they would use him to test the waters.
If he was used well, Hank's pressure would be reduced by a lot.
While the players on both sides were studying their next strategies, Shiratorizawa's serve from the back court had already reached Aoba Johsai's libero. With a sharp shout, Oikawa quickly moved to the net.
He looked at Kyotani and Hank, who were both running toward him at the same time.
In the end, he still sent the ball above his head. Kyotani, who had just rushed over, did not say a word. He charged straight to the net and jumped fiercely.
However, the instant he had just jumped, the volleyball was still above him. Seeing that scene, he immediately understood in his heart that this set had not been sent to him.
It had been sent to Hank beside him.
Although he felt somewhat unhappy about it, because he had previously lost to Hank, he still respected him greatly in his heart.
He did not say anything.
(End of Chapter)
[100 Power Stones = 1 Extra Chapter]
[Check out my Patreon to read 20+ chapters ahead]
[[email protected]/Zukooo]
[Thanks for your support!]