Chapter 129 The Italian Super League professional scene is far more challenging than Hyuga had imagined...

The professional arena was far more intense than Hinata had imagined. They sat in a VIP box, but the waves of heat from the stadium, rising higher and higher, created sonic booms that ignited the arena. The screams of goals scored and the sighs of those who failed to score, along with the coaches' instructions and the players' own celebrations, all intertwined.

It's not the kind of shock you get from watching a live stream or a recorded broadcast; it's about being there, immersed in the carnival.

Hinata didn't play, but the intense atmosphere permeated his blood, and his adrenaline surged, making him even more excited than if he had scored a goal himself.

This is the Italian Super League.

He realized this once again. The match he watched with Tsuna on DVD when he was young was now playing right in front of him. He even spent a week with his idol, whom he could only reach through a screen. Hinata had never realized so clearly before that his dream was so close.

It felt so close, like just one more step and you could be on the field, feeling the cheers and joy of the audience as they won.

Louis was playing like he was on steroids today. Longtime fans who regularly follow Beike's matches were wondering to themselves, since Anton joined Beike, he has always been their reliable and rational second-in-command. When has he ever played so aggressively?

With the top attacker in the Italian Super League, Beike's playing style is anything but gentle. Moreover, given that the Italian Super League is known for its violence, Beike, with its group of gorilla-like athletes, has never been associated with gentleness.

With Anton on the team, things got a little better. The newcomer setter, aside from being young, was not someone to be trifled with. Together with the libero, he quickly suppressed a group of gorillas. Occasionally, people could see the shadow of tactics in his violent style of play.

By avoiding many pointless losses, Beike has made great strides. Robert, who was originally a setter, is incredibly shrewd in his tactical arrangements, which has solidified Beike's status as the top club in the Italian Super League for the past two years.

"Why is Anton playing so aggressively in the quarterfinals?" The audience wondered thoughtfully.

It's normal for men's volleyball to be a little violent, but today's play was way too violent.

They can't even see the ball anymore!

This doesn't mean they could see the ball's meaning beforehand.

But the Cat Club has no intention of giving up. This year they have changed their attackers and are working on their new weapons. Although they unfortunately encountered a favorite team in the quarterfinals, it does not mean that they will give up the championship.

An impenetrable protective net rose from the floor, gradually covering the area in front of the net and defending against Louis's attack.

Sweat flew in an arc through the air with each movement, and the athletes' excellent eyesight even allowed them to see the beads of sweat reflecting a crystal-clear light under the ceiling lights, as the score slowly approached the 20-point mark.

Hinata gripped the railing, so tense she felt like she was about to stop breathing.

But he sighed loudly the next second when the ball was blocked.

The others in the private room were also infected. Sawada Tsunayoshi tugged at his sleeve, feeling restless. Seeing Hinata by the railing, he couldn't help but stand up and pace back and forth.

"Where are you going?" Reborn was caught off guard by having his view blocked, feeling both helpless and amused.

Sawada Tsunayoshi moved closer, but his eyes remained fixed on the arena. "Reborn, watching the match is more nerve-wracking than playing it myself, waaaah!"

"Of course, because you can't control it, you feel insecure and you're completely immersed in it, so of course you'll be nervous."

Reborn tried to comfort him, but Tsuna wasn't thinking about that at the moment. He was distracted by a strange cry from Hyuga after only a few words.

"What's wrong? What's wrong?!" Sawada Tsunayoshi rushed over in a flash.

Hinata covered his eyes, unable to look. He pointed shakily at the scene with one hand, "Li just fell hard while catching the ball!"

On the field, Li had just gotten up from the ground. He had fallen and saved the ball, but his teammates seized the opportunity. Louis was flexing his wrist when Anton passed him the ball. The two-meter-tall man was like a small mountain when he stood there. When he jumped, he could reach unbelievable heights, and his strength was terrifying.

The name being chanted by the spectators on the sidelines quickly changed from "Lee" to "Louis".

Shells were unstoppable, and the Cat Club quickly called a timeout to try and break their momentum, but this still couldn't dampen the audience's enthusiasm.

They gathered together warmly, singing an adapted version of the song, incorporating Louis into the familiar Sicilian tune, making the music both generous and stirring.

Whether it was a sigh or a cheer, the athletes on the field heard it all. It wasn't their home field, but at this moment they turned the stadium into their own. Hyuga had already let go of the ball when Andon got it, and was focused on watching every little thing on the field.

That's wonderful; he was genuinely happy because of it.

Hearing the fans' music, Louis went all out and won the first game with Shell. Winning the first game was like winning the whole match. He ran to the sidelines and proudly showed off his muscles to the stage.

Hyuga and Tsuna cheered in unison, and Louis, who received the response, became even more arrogant. This guy usually restrained himself, but after the match, he completely let loose, not caring about the occasion at all, and acted recklessly.

But Sawada Tsunayoshi didn't think there was anything wrong with it; winning the match was what made him amazing.

He leaned on the railing just like Hinata, shouting, "Go Louis!"

Later, he was even introduced to the adapted tune by other spectators, and he would sing along whenever Luis scored a goal.

Other audience members also noticed them. This private room, which initially seemed a bit aloof, had initially made them think that some important figures were sitting inside, but now they realized it was just like any other room.

They enthusiastically invited Hinata and Tsuna to join their cheering. Hinata hadn't learned much Italian yet, but he sang the song perfectly.

The competition is tense and exciting; a single mistake can lead to a loss of points.

But the support from the audience will always be there.

When they win, they cheer; when they lose, they sing songs to encourage their teammates.

Watching the back-and-forth swordplay on the field, Hinata felt as if she had returned to her elementary school days, when she and Sawada Tsunayoshi would snuggle under the covers to watch the game, though things were different then.

At this moment, it wasn't just him and Xiao Gang.

Thousands of people joined them in cheering for the goal.

Hinata Shoyo was surprised to find that he could actually like volleyball even more.

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Author's Note: There will be an extra chapter tomorrow.

I have such a bad cough today, I feel like I have an infection. Should I go to the hospital to get it checked out? (thinking)