Chapter 44 Final 5 But in the end, the coach only played as Tsunayoshi and...

But in the end, the coach only said to Tsunayoshi and Hinata, "We'll see when the time comes."

As the timing became clear, Sawada Tsunayoshi pondered. The coach's unexpected move was probably the one he and Hyuga had used at the club before: Hyuga as the setter, and him as the spiker.

That was indeed a surprising move. Tsuna nodded, but timing? What exactly was the timing?

He's been playing with normal team compositions a lot lately, and he suspects he's forgotten how he teamed up with Hinata last time.

After putting down the water glass, he whispered to Hinata.

"Xiao Xiang, do you remember how we decided to use that move?"

Unlike Sawada Tsunayoshi, who wipes all content after a match and never reviews the game unless Irie Shoichi and the coach lead them in a debriefing, Hyuga's mind is completely occupied with volleyball.

There have been so many balls lately that Hinata has been able to savor repeatedly, but he still managed to recall that one from his mind.

"It seems that it was because Kyoji was affected at the time, and then when the atmosphere was right, the two of us were able to fight!"

"Ah, that sounds like it'll be really hard to replicate," Sawada Tsunayoshi sighed.

During the break, Kozume Kenma also sat down to rest and play some games on his smartphone. At least Irie Shoichi and Kuroo Tetsurou were still standing by the stands greeting Tsuna and the others.

Then a head appeared on the wall; that was the grinding stone.

"If Xiaogu can't change things in this round, it will be very difficult to win."

Kuroo Tetsuro leaned on the railing, looking down at all the team members standing in their positions. Irie Masakazuki, who was already nervous, immediately asked why upon hearing this.

After all, professional players have a clearer understanding of these kinds of issues.

Black Tail didn't intend to keep him in suspense and began to explain.

"The opposing team has a strong scorer, Alan Shiro. Does Xiaogu have any good countermeasures against him right now? Although the two teams don't seem that different at first glance, the gap will gradually widen when the outstanding super players emerge."

"We all saw in the last round that Gong You has his own ideas. If Xiao Gu can't find a way to deal with it, the other side will seize on this point and break through with brute force."

"Ah, and I think the third game is not going to be good for Fukutani."

Moyan, without anyone noticing, put down his game and leaned on the railing to watch the match.

"Stamina is an issue. Although the clubs in Hyogo Prefecture are equally tiring, defending against Oshiro's spikes on the Fukutani side will take a lot of mental effort. If we can't finish this quickly and drag it into the third set,"

A lone claw grinds, its eyebrows and eyes drooping.

"It will be very troublesome."

Hearing this, Irie Shoichi calmed down. He closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, it was his trust in his friend was evident.

“If it’s Fubuki,” he said gently.

"I believe they must have already come up with a plan."

"Besides, the ones who need to be anxious in this round are those foxes on the other side, right?" Kyoji Akaashi came over when he heard his name called and, knowing what Tsunayoshi Sawada was worried about, comforted him.

It wasn't exactly a consolation, since he was just stating the facts.

After speaking, the reliable patriarch helped the two children stand up straight.

"There will always be a moment in the game that you feel is right."

He himself stood at the serving position, his eyes fixed on the volleyball in his hand.

"Snap—"

It wasn't a very powerful shot, but the landing point was difficult to predict.

Seeing the opposing team's first pass disrupted and the libero frantically shouting "Protect!", Akaashi Kyoji remained calm as he jogged to his position.

The opposing team didn't handle the ball well, and it was eventually returned to their court, becoming an opportunity ball. Akaashi took a step forward and moved to position two.

In a best-of-three match, if Okabe wins this game, the match will end immediately.

Given his own advantage, he would never willingly squander it.

It was Miyayu who was anxious, not him. At this moment, Akaashi Kyoji was surprisingly calm.

However, Tsuna and Shoyo would definitely say that Kyoji has always been so rational. Back then, this beautiful and kind-hearted setter won the hearts of Hyuga and the others with her superb skills and reliable character. After returning, she even wanted to fly over to play volleyball with Akaashi Kyoji.

He was indeed not as quick-witted or as good at controlling the overall situation as Gong You.

Kyoji Akaashi dislikes being in control; rather than manipulating his teammates, he prefers to watch them showcase their talents and unique qualities.

Hyuga was eager to get started, and Kujo Ike hadn't given up on his idea either. He confidently told Sawada Tsunayoshi that he would definitely score five points when it was his turn to serve in this game. Sawada Tsunayoshi immediately said that there was no need to put in that effort and that he should just focus on attacking.

"The opponent's spikes aren't so hard to receive anymore." The libero from Hyogo Prefecture came to this conclusion as he felt the force of the ball hitting his arm.

Gong You chuckled, "After receiving so many balls from Alan, your arms must be weak and powerless by now."

Besides, Alan isn't the only attacker in Hyogo Prefecture. If he doesn't argue with Miyaji, their teamwork is unmatched by anyone else present. The twins' unique resonance allows them to quickly understand each other's thoughts and launch attacks anytime, anywhere.

Sawada Tsunayoshi started rolling around on the ground again.

So, many competitions can't be conducted behind closed doors?

After several matches, Tsuna felt that his ability to adapt to situations was much better than before, and Hyuga's erratic behavior had also decreased.

They made steady progress through trials and tribulations.

Hinata Shoyo watched as Miyaji spiked a fastball from the edge of the court, and they couldn't defend against it.

However, Miyaji is not as fast as Hyuga. He can launch fast breaks because the setter's passing speed is fast, and he can coordinate perfectly in such a short time.

"They really are twins," he thought to himself.

Yet, he couldn't help but envy Miyaji, who shared his views with Tsunayoshi.

"I also want a twin brother, so we can play ball together when we're little, and I won't have to worry about no one to pass the ball to me."

He shook his head and sighed, but Tsuna still reminded him to look at the other side, because the ball had been too fast, and Miyaji scolded Miyayu for lifting the ball too high so he couldn't react in time.

Gong You immediately retorted, "This is your way of getting things done. I know you can get away with it."

The two elementary school kids were blaming each other on the field because of this incident, and they were just short of a fuse that would set them off.

Hyuga withdrew his gaze, while the opposing ace, unfortunately, went to mediate the fight.

"Thinking about it this way, I'm really lucky to have found Tsuna!"

He finally remarked that at least he and Sawada Tsunayoshi wouldn't be arguing all the time.

Under the threat of the referee, Miya Yu and Miya Osamu ultimately did not fight. They did not want to be ejected from the game for such a low reason as fighting with their teammates on the field; they still wanted to win the final.

Tsuna rubbed his sweat-dampened hair. Actually, summer was over, and with the cooler weather, he and Hyuga had more time to train. The heatstroke problem that Tsuna had previously worried about no longer existed. They would also go out to play volleyball for a while at noon.

During their independent training time, the two of them would try some new tricks, such as switching positions, which they often did. After all, the coach had said that they could use this move in future matches, so Tsuna and Hyuga started to try it out.

Sawada Tsunayoshi has a lot of faith in his friend's abilities and believes he can deliver the ball perfectly to him.

The situation on the field was changing rapidly. Gong You was deliberately pressuring them, so they either couldn't receive the ball, or the ball would bounce away even if they managed to catch it.

Sawada Tsunayoshi continued to touch his hair; he was willing but unable to do so, unsure how to get out and spike the ball.

Hinata has always run the most times in every game, but this time he set a new record.

They often couldn't receive Alan's spikes on the first try, and their blocking efforts failed to secure a single kill throughout the entire match.

You can only try to make contact as much as possible to reduce the force of the ball.

Hyuga not only ran and spiked the ball today, but also kept making saves. Even someone as physically strong as Hyuga Shoyo couldn't help but feel tired.

This was probably also part of what Miyako Yu was considering, Akaashi Kyoji pondered.

The lack of exciting spikes after receiving the ball directly is demoralizing.

Kyoji Akaashi subconsciously fed more balls to Shoyo Hyuga, hoping to provide support with Hyuga's favorite spikes.

However, his spiking power was insufficient. Even though Hyuga was fast enough to score many points, he needed to think more carefully to score after gradually adapting to Hyogo Prefecture.

How can I spike this ball so that it can't be caught?

During the thinking process, the brain was frantically consuming sugar, leaving Hinata feeling dizzy and exhausted, with adrenaline surging and her mind overly active.

"My skills are still too limited," he thought, looking at himself and then at Miyako's proficiency in various techniques. He became even more convinced that his training plan was still insufficient and that he needed to ask Kosei and Kogang to add more training.

But that's for later. Right now, in the game, what should I do to ensure that my ball isn't caught smoothly?

It's incredibly painful to see the ball I painstakingly served get caught or blocked every time.

Finally, his gaze swept around the field and landed on his friend.

His attack was difficult because the opponent was getting used to him, but they didn't know Tsuna's spiking habits. If he passed the ball to Tsuna, the opponent wouldn't be able to react immediately!

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Author's Note: I'll get up tomorrow to revise the story. [heart emoji]