Chapter 140 Tsubakihara 3 "We can see that Karasuno's self..."
"We can see that Karasuno's libero received the ball again, completely unaffected by the opposing attacker; it was an almost perfect first pass!"
"Who will get this ball? Will it be the opposite hitter who's been scoring so far? The setter's ball-handling posture makes it impossible to tell who will win!"
"Wow, so fast!"
"Score?!"
The commentator couldn't see how that ball was scored either. He had to switch to a replay and slow it down to figure out how the ball came about.
"It's our number 10 middle blocker, Hyuga! And his monstrous fast attack with Kageyama! The Tsubakihara players were clearly caught off guard by this miraculous ball!"
"Karano has reached 8 points, firmly holding the lead with a strong and eye-catching performance!"
Sawada Tsunayoshi hadn't even broken a sweat yet. Just like Coach Suzuki before, they were envious of Tsunayoshi's scoring ability at the net, but they didn't want to give up on the boy's sharp judgment. Besides, with Nishinoya there, having Sawada Tsunayoshi as the opposite hitter was obviously a good choice.
The junior leader was also very familiar with it. If there was any difference, it was that there were too many people at Chun Gao.
In the very center of the stadium, surrounded by noise and bustle, everywhere you look, there are dense crowds.
Tsuna originally thought he might be a little nervous competing under the watchful eyes of so many people, but surprisingly he felt fine.
It's probably because everyone in Karasuno is very reliable.
With Nishiya-senpai there, aside from a few balls that were truly unmanageable, the first pass accuracy rate was already excellent, and Kageyama also performed exceptionally well.
Just as Kageyama himself said, he wasn't nervous at all.
The setter's passes were tailored to each player's playing style and habits. Sawada Tsunayoshi always believed that he didn't have many requirements for the setter; if the ball was passed to him, he could handle it.
But Kageyama's passes are so comfortable that even someone like Tsunayoshi, who doesn't have much bias, can dunk on them very easily.
Sawada Tsunayoshi's excellent adaptability allowed him to quickly integrate into the Karasuno team; rather than having perfect teamwork, it was more about being inclusive.
It's less that Karasuno accepted the new player and more that Tsunayoshi accepted the team.
The prefectural matches and daily training were enough for Karasuno to get to know this new player, and their unbiased selection made them even more selective.
But what kind of weirdos hasn't Karasuno seen?
Putting aside the fact that there were plenty of arguments in the group before Sawada Tsunayoshi arrived, from the third year to the first year, there weren't many easy-going students; everyone had their own ideas.
But after an argument, the relationship will grow even closer.
Daichi watched his juniors fight on the field and thought that if even those troublemakers could be integrated well, Sawada's attitude was so good that he was already considered relatively easy to cooperate with.
He had just finished his inner thoughts when he saw Hinata and Tsukishima blocking the ball together on the court. The tall middle blocker scooped up the ball and blocked the opponent's shot. Just as the short middle blocker was about to praise the shot, Tsukishima revealed a mysterious smile.
Hinata:?
I don't know why I suddenly feel very upset.
Ryunosuke Tanaka and Asahi Higashimine each took one of them, laughing and separating the two. They were already familiar with these two and could take precautions against any potential trouble.
"Kanasano is a very strange team," Sawada Tsunayoshi thought as he received the ball.
He had a good relationship with everyone in his elementary school team. Although they often joked around, it was a very warm and friendly team overall.
The members of Karasuno are more like rivals than teammates.
Their teammates' progress and success will motivate them even more, and with the thought that "I absolutely cannot lose to this guy," they will train like crazy.
Hinata was like this during his time in Italy: he kept saying that Kageyama and Tsukishima had gone to training camp, and he couldn't fall behind, as if falling behind meant losing. Tsuna was busy with official business, and Hinata spent all day at the club.
Actually, there was a time when Coach Robert secretly talked to Sawada Tsunayoshi and said that after Hyuga went to the club, the Shell team members trained more seriously. Before, they were thinking of secretly slacking off, but during those days, influenced by Hyuga, everyone exceeded the training standards.
Sawada Tsunayoshi was able to empathize with them genuinely. He himself was inspired by Hyuga to train so diligently every day. Without Hyuga, he wouldn't have been able to endure such monotonous training day after day.
Teammate and opponent – that perfectly describes Karasuno.
Everyone was determined not to fall behind, as if they were all climbing a high mountain, and those who fell behind would be eaten by monsters. Everyone was putting in their best effort to climb up.
But he also noticed that this atmosphere was most pronounced among the first-year students, Kageyama and Hinata, Hinata and Tsukishima, and even Yamaguchi was not to be outdone.
Even with the pressure from their seniors, they had no choice but to push themselves to improve.
Perhaps the way the upperclassmen interact is closer to Sawada Tsunayoshi's vision of a team, which was also how they were in elementary school.
But they're first graders, so it's good enough if they don't fight. Hinata actually has a very good temper, but she often gets so angry that she jumps up and down.
It's actually quite interesting. They have different ways of getting along, yet they quickly get to know each other. Your opponent is the one who knows you best.
They playfully bicker off the court, but on the court they are each other's most reliable support.
"Is Karasuno the one who appeared in Miyagi this year?"
People who watch volleyball regularly are very familiar with the teams in each region. When Shiratorizawa lost, it surprised them. Some people were curious about what kind of team Karasuno was, so they came to watch Karasuno's first match.
"Who is that short guy in all orange? Is his speed even human?"
Viewers who had never seen Karasuno's matches before were immediately captivated. Karasuno's matches are generally very entertaining and technically demanding.
They have both aggressive and brutal scoring methods, as well as a variety of tactics. At this moment, Karasuno still seems to be in complete control, but their opponents are clearly unable to cope, with sweat beading on their foreheads, whether from overexertion or anxiety.
"Now I believe that Karasuno really has the ability to defeat Shiratorizawa, and their school has a great volleyball atmosphere."
It refers to the sea of orange on the sidelines.
While watching the game, the situation on the field was quite clear, and the audience wasn't very nervous, so they were able to relax and chat with the people around them.
"Hmm, there are a few handsome guys inside."
"I remember that setter was even selected for the national team, and his teammates are just as good. Where did these people come from? How come there was no news about them before?!"
"The short middle blocker and opposite hitter are both freshmen this year, so it's normal not to recognize them. I do have a vague impression of the libero, though; everyone in Miyagi knows him."
"The person who's there looks like they're mixed race? Those eyes don't look Asian."
Watching handsome guys play is a pleasant experience, not to mention that this team is strong overall. When they first arrived, I thought Karasuno would have a tough time with Tsubakihara, but now it seems there won't be too many twists and turns, and the result of the match is quite obvious.
Kageyama noticed that the opposing team was constantly using him to disrupt his teammates' vision, but he quickly dealt with it. Tsubakihara also noticed that Karasuno was adjusting his strategy very quickly.
Aside from briefly disrupting them with this tactic at the beginning, they quickly realized what was happening and found a solution.
Coach Tsubakihara sighed and pushed the key server, Himekawa Aoi, up the court.
"take it easy."
Ji Chuan's breath hitched; how could he not be nervous!
When the captain heard the whistle to switch players, he saw the other player jogging over and tripping halfway there. His expression became extremely unpleasant.
Sawada Tsunayoshi inexplicably saw his own reflection in the other person.
"Himekawa, good serve!"
They comforted their overly nervous junior, and Ji Chuan nodded hastily. The coach confirmed that he was ready and blew the whistle, startling the server, who tossed the ball up without thinking.
At this moment, Yamaguchi also felt that the face looked somewhat familiar.
That ball was unusual; it flew much, much higher than a normal serve. Sawada Tsunayoshi squinted and looked up, but before he could even see the ball, the blinding light from the ceiling made it impossible for him to open his eyes. Once he closed his eyes, the trajectory of the ball became unpredictable.
He realized the ball was difficult to handle, and before he could come up with a solution, it fell straight down.
Uh, that ball seems a bit far from him.
It didn't even reach their court, and before it even crossed the net, it hit Tsubakihara's main attacker on the head.
The Karasuno team was stunned for a moment, and then, seeing the murderous look in Tsubakihara's eyes, they laughed out loud without any empathy.
Hinata scratched the back of his head, feeling like he'd seen this scene somewhere before.
Nishitani and Tsukishima switched positions, and he ran onto the field, put his hands on his hips, and sighed, "Still too green."
Hyuga and Sawada Tsunayoshi remained silent.
Dong Fengxu's smile didn't fade. "Who hasn't been a greenhorn at some point?"
These words made the two childhood friends nod repeatedly; they were absolutely right.
The first game ended without any suspense. In the second game, Karasuno started making frequent substitutions, first replacing Sawada Tsunayoshi.
Sawada Tsunayoshi and Enshita Riki high-fived and happily returned to the bench. Sugawara pulled him over.
Would you like some water?
Tsuna shook his head. "I already had some during the break, and I don't want to drink anymore."
Daichi knew that the coach was intentionally training the team so that there would be someone to succeed him after he graduated. Although they didn't ask in detail, they had a feeling that Sawada Tsunayoshi wouldn't stay in Karasuno for long.
"I don't think Tsunayoshi will play in this match," Yamaguchi thought to himself.
The others thought the same way, "Tsubakihara isn't that strong, so even if Sawada doesn't play, there shouldn't be any problems."
As it turns out, words are never enough. No sooner had they finished speaking than Karasuno was hit by a powerful spike from the unwilling Tsubakihara, the team's main attacker.
They paused, then casually changed the subject, saying, "Haha, it's normal that you couldn't catch that ball."
Then they changed the subject in a very unanimous manner.
Sawada Tsunayoshi thought for a moment, "Sugawara-senpai can warm up a bit, and I think the coach should let him go on the court to get used to it."
Sugawara turned to look at Ukai Keishin, who was looking at the field in deep thought. Noticing Sugawara's gaze, Ukai paused for a moment, then nodded, indicating that Sugawara could begin warming up.
Sugawara gently ruffled Sawada Tsunayoshi's hair once more, considerately making sure not to mess it up.
"Let's see how strong you are later."
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