"Looks like we'll still have a chance to face Hank again." Shoyo Hinata looked at the draw results, a trace of excitement flashing through his eyes.
"That's right. This time, we absolutely have to win!"
The Karasuno players clenched their fists one after another, their fighting spirit soaring.
Meanwhile, inside Aoba Johsai's training gym, Hank also saw the draw results. His gaze paused for a moment on Karasuno's name, then he revealed a faint smile.
"Karasuno… As expected, they're an opponent worth looking forward to," Hank said in a low voice.
He knew that Karasuno's players would not give up easily. They would definitely use everything they had to challenge him.
In the following days, both Aoba Johsai and Karasuno began training even harder. Hank was still the core of Aoba Johsai, and his training intensity had become even greater than before. Every morning, he would be the first to arrive at the training gym, carrying out extra physical and technical training. His goal was not only to become champion at nationals, but also to become a world-class volleyball player.
"Hank, you train this hard every day. Don't push yourself too far!" his teammates asked worriedly.
"Tired?" Hank smiled. "Of course I'm tired. But this is the only way to become stronger."
After hearing Hank's words, his teammates all showed looks of admiration. They knew that Hank's success was not a coincidence. It was something he had earned through day after day of effort and persistence.
At the same time, the Karasuno players were also undergoing high-intensity training. Shoyo Hinata and Tobio Kageyama's coordination was becoming more and more seamless, and their quick-attack tactics were becoming even sharper. Coach Ukai was also constantly adjusting their tactics, trying to find a way to counter Hank.
"Hank's strength is definitely powerful, but he isn't invincible," Coach Ukai said to the players after training ended. "As long as we find his weakness, we'll have a chance to defeat him."
The players nodded one after another, a determined light flashing in their eyes. They knew that the coming match would be even more difficult, but they were already prepared.
The first match of nationals arrived very quickly. Both Aoba Johsai and Karasuno easily defeated their respective opponents and advanced smoothly. As the tournament continued, both teams' performances became more and more outstanding. Hank remained Aoba Johsai's core. Every spike and save he made filled his opponents with despair. Meanwhile, Karasuno's Shoyo Hinata and Tobio Kageyama also displayed tremendous strength. Their quick-attack tactics left their opponents unable to defend against them.
Finally, the finals of nationals arrived, and Aoba Johsai and Karasuno met once again.
"…I finally waited for this day." Shoyo Hinata stood on the court, his gaze locked tightly onto Hank across from him. His eyes were full of fighting spirit, as if he could no longer wait for the match to begin.
Hank also looked at Shoyo Hinata and smiled faintly.
He knew that this match would be a hard battle, but he had already made every preparation.
The match entered its final critical moment, and the score between both sides was still locked tightly together. Hank leaped high into the air, preparing to make the final spike. Karasuno's players did everything they could to block him, but the ball's speed and power made it impossible for them to stop.
Bang!
The ball slammed heavily onto Karasuno's court, and the referee's whistle rang out right after.
(End of Chapter)
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