"I didn't expect you to truly make it this far, Hank."
"Right now, my heart is filled with the urge to crush you completely."
After seeing Hank score another point, Wakatoshi Ushijima's eyes immediately filled with an extremely intense fighting spirit. His desire to defeat Hank had already reached its peak. He absolutely would not allow Aoba Johsai High to defeat Shiratorizawa Academy while he was still on the team.
After all, he also had a dream he wanted to fulfill.
To enter Spring High and become the best volleyball player.
"I feel the same way. I want to crush you too."
After hearing Ushijima's words, Hank showed no unnecessary expression at all. Instead, anticipation began to rise in his heart. As long as he could defeat a Wakatoshi Ushijima who was going all out, that alone would be enough to prove that his own strength had taken a massive leap forward.
Even if he went on to compete in Spring High in the future, he would be able to lead Aoba Johsai High even further.
After all, this was only the Spring High preliminaries. There was still quite a distance between him and the true world-class stage, so he could not fall here. At the very least, he had to display every bit of his talent.
Sensing everyone's gazes around him, Hank paid them no mind and walked straight toward Aoba Johsai High's coaching staff.
For Aoba Johsai High, the match had already reached its decisive point. As long as they could win one more set, they would advance directly, and Aoba Johsai High would make it into the Spring High tournament.
In other words, it was Japan's national high school volleyball tournament. If they could win at Spring High, the entire team would be able to represent the country on a larger stage. Although Hank did not particularly want to represent Japan, it was still an extremely high honor.
It would also make things more convenient for him in the future. He could use that opportunity as a stepping stone to enter clubs in other countries. In that case, he would truly have reached a world-class club as an athlete.
"For you, this match has already reached its final stretch."
"As long as we can take the last set as well, Aoba Johsai High will be victorious."
After encouraging everyone in front of him, Coach Nobuteru Irihata turned around and began making arrangements. By now, Aoba Johsai High's substitutes had already taken turns going onto the court. The next set would come down to Shiratorizawa Academy and Aoba Johsai High.
Which team had greater endurance?
As long as they could hold steady until the very end, they would have a chance to completely end this match.
"Sorry, everyone."
"I can't go back on the court."
"It's fine, Iwaizumi."
"If we're competing in talent, I may not necessarily be their match."
"But if we're competing in willpower…"
"There aren't many people who can beat me."
Toru Oikawa's face was filled with seriousness. They were only one step away from their dream now. He absolutely would not give up. Even if he got injured on the court, he had to win this match.
(End of Chapter)
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