"That's only natural. Shiratorizawa is an established powerhouse, after all."
Many of the fans in the stands had already figured it out. On the surface, Aoba Johsai seemed capable of keeping the score close against Shiratorizawa, but in reality, they were already running on fumes. As long as the match went on for two more sets, Aoba Johsai would be completely crushed.
Many people understood that outcome clearly. They already knew exactly how things were going to go. Unfortunately, the players on Aoba Johsai's side were also fighting with everything they had.
Barring an accident, they were about to be defeated by Shiratorizawa once again.
"..."
Wakatoshi Ushijima's gaze was grave. His whole body leaned forward slightly as he took his ready stance. There were only two sets left before the match ended. As long as they could take this set, then they would claim the final victory.
"Hank-chan!"
Toru Oikawa looked at the ball that had already reached his hands and, without the slightest hesitation, sent a forearm pass straight to Hank. The ball's position was on Hank's right side. It was clear that Hank was probably going to use his right hand for the spike.
And the ones who saw that were not just Oikawa and Hank.
At that moment, many players on Shiratorizawa's side began to move. They had already started adapting to Hank's attacks. Next, as long as they followed the motion of Oikawa's set, they could perfectly set up their block defense.
And when it came to that, Satori Tendō was unquestionably a genius. He was someone who could block through prediction.
He could turn a block, which was originally only a defensive action, into his own personal offensive move. As for Hank's attacks, he had already started to grasp them roughly. Although he still could not defend against them perfectly, he could still weaken a good portion of Hank's attacking power.
And what happened next was exactly as he had expected. Almost the instant he reacted, Hank had already started rushing toward the position of his right hand, beginning his approach at full speed. That undoubtedly showed that Hank was about to launch a right-handed spike.
Seeing this, Tendō quickly turned and moved to Hank's position, already prepared to block.
"As expected of Tendō. He could even predict that in advance!?"
Reon Ōhira, positioned on the left wing, also noticed Hank's movement and began to act as well. In a short span of time, they formed a two-man block. They only needed one more person to block in order to complete a perfect defense.
But this was already completely enough. After all, in this situation, there was no way Hank could score directly with a spike!
"Bang!"
The speed was extremely fast. Many people on Shiratorizawa's side did not even realize what had just happened, but Hank's spike had already landed on the court. Without a doubt, it brought with it an enormous impact.
"How is that possible? He suddenly sped up by so much, and even the speed of his spike increased!"
"Why!?"
The two players in front of him were both rare talents!
(End of Chapter)
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