"Could it be that this time… there really will be a turnaround? Is someone actually going to defeat Shiratorizawa while Wakatoshi Ushijima is still on the court?"
"Hank really is fierce. He's already pushed through four straight high-intensity sets, but he can still shoulder the final responsibility… He really is worthy of being called a leader."
"I can't imagine what kind of prodigy he is. Unless something unexpected happens in the future… Hank will become Miyagi Prefecture's next super ace!"
"This is proof of his strength. Even if Hank never touches volleyball again in the future, he'll still leave behind a legend."
Many of the fans present had originally believed that Hank had no way of contending against Wakatoshi Ushijima.
But now, it seemed they had been completely wrong.
The coming era should belong to Hank.
After the appearances of Ushijima and Hank, teams already had to start worrying about whether they would even be able to qualify from Miyagi.
If this had been placed at an earlier point in time, it would have been unimaginable.
After all, Ushijima had previously been one of the three strongest aces in all of Japan.
But now, because of the sudden appearance of Hank, he had been pulled down from his pedestal.
That truly made people sigh with emotion.
"I can't imagine it… Next, we're going to witness the rise of Aoba Johsai!"
For a moment, everyone in the Aoba Johsai club treated Hank like an idol.
In their eyes, Hank had already become the person who could lead Aoba Johsai to their final victory.
His talent was absolutely monstrous.
And Hank, who had appeared so suddenly, was definitely the strongest ace in Aoba Johsai's history.
Without question.
"It's the last ball! Go for it!"
Hajime Iwaizumi struggled to stand up and looked toward Hank.
Now, as long as they got one more point, they would be able to advance to Spring High at last!
That was the national tournament every volleyball player longed for.
If they could make it there during their youth, then it could already be considered the fulfillment of all their dreams.
"Hank, you're the only one who can keep fighting now."
Toru Oikawa braced both hands on his knees, sweat pouring down like rain.
His entire body was soaked through, making him look like a man made of water.
But even so, he was still standing on the court…
All so they could finally make their dream come true.
Bang!
But if they failed to score, the result would be completely different.
Everything would become uncontrollable.
It might even lead to them losing the match in the end.
"I won't let you win."
Unfortunately, Shiratorizawa still managed to receive this ball.
After the ball was sent to Wakatoshi Ushijima, he seemed to have been suppressing himself for a very long time.
He drove a spike straight into Aoba Johsai's court.
There was no one who could stop this ball.
The score had now reached 25–25.
In other words, if Aoba Johsai wanted to win, they had to score two points in a row.
But Shiratorizawa only needed one more point.
For a moment, the situation that had gradually started to become clear suddenly grew uncertain again.
Many people's hearts tightened at once.
(End of Chapter)
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