Chapter 36: Final opponent is freshly announced "go go...
"Go go let's go let's go, Date Industry!" Unlike the cheerleading team of Shiratorizawa, the cheering words of Date Industry are more short and fast, just like the style of the Date Industry team itself.
The "Ida Iron Wall" hanging on the fence also became particularly conspicuous at this time.
Date Industries' original opening tactic was to use powerful jump serves to pressure the opponent, intimidate them with their serves, and then defend their position. (Note 1) However, this tactic seemed to be replicated by Shiratorizawa today. Under the threat of Kenshiro Shinichi's jump serve, Date Industries' first serve was not perfect, and it went straight to Tendo behind them.
As the volleyball was caught steadily by Tendo Kaku, it was passed to Seni in the second position, "Shine!"
"I'll do it!" Ohira Shion jumped and spiked the ball in one go, but was unfortunately stopped by the first-year team of Date Industry.
He glanced at the two first-years' postures and retreated back to his original position, a little frightened. "Back blocking is really scary."
This method of seeing clearly which direction the ball was coming from before blocking it, coupled with the fact that No. 7 was very fast, meant that he was almost blocked and scored. If he hadn't deviated a few degrees towards the opponent's elbow, the ball would probably be lying on Shiratorizawa's court now.
"One touch!" Futakuchi shouted to the back, and the ball was caught by Koganei.
"Feel sorry!"
Koganei shouted, his ball was too high, and it was almost going to go over the net, which would have given Shiratorizawa a chance.
The spike at this angle was too forced. Onagawa applied some strength and hit a small diagonal shot that was a little off target. It was caught by Shiratorizawa's outside hitter Kawanishi Taichi with a diving catch.
"Look out! The second pass is coming to the front row!" What kind of ball is he going to pass? Damn it, I can't guess it just by looking at his jumping posture -
Wait, this is the direction to pass to Ushijima! A back-row attack! Futakuchi in the front row quickly judged and prepared the moment to jump with Shigeto and Aone.
And Ushijima Wakatoshi had already jumped high from the three-meter line, swung his left arm hard, and directly passed over the wall of people from Date Industry and slammed heavily on the ground.
Shiratorizawa scored successfully.
"Kenjo-kun delivered a perfect pass," Nandushu said. "His jumping form alone was enough to confuse opponents, but Date Ko's blocking was also remarkable."
"Yes, today's high school students are truly amazing," Matsumoto Naruki agreed. "But seeing that incredibly powerful spike from our familiar player, Ushijima, I can't help but sigh. It's not enough to just focus on Kenshiro-kun. Shiratorizawa has so many outstanding players."
Nandushu: "Each of them is a strong opponent. How will Date Industries respond?"
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"That's tough," Oiwa Takuro sighed. "Shiratorizawa's tactical preparations are completely different from last year."
Since Coach Washitsugu is a veteran coach in Miyagi Prefecture, most schools are familiar with his style. He recruits talents from different regions and likes to use tall and powerful players. Take Shiratorizawa's ace like Ushijima for example. Usually, he does not participate in receiving the ball in tactics. On the one hand, it reduces the number of touches and increases offensive capabilities. On the other hand, it is Washitsugu's privilege to talented people. Therefore, most of the time, he only needs to guard against others and consume Ushijima's physical strength. Although this is not easy, it is better than the current situation.
Ushijima will participate in defense, and the others can also attack. One of the starting requirements of the double setter technique is that no matter which setter, the ability to organize the offense must be outstanding. Judging from the current scene, it is impossible to guess which player will hit the ball next. Even if you guess it right, the ball will return to Ushijima's hands the next moment. His ability to tear a point from the ace's hands is no less than snatching food from a tiger's mouth.
What's more, Shiratorizawa's other main attacker is also a power type...
"Second attack!" The commentator's excited shout reached Takuran's ears again as he chased the score. "The unexpected second attack from the Sword City player left Date Industries completely unable to save the ball! Shiratorizawa scores another point!"
There is also this situation. Shiratorizawa's No. 9 setter has a strong observation ability, coupled with his amazing pass control, Shiratorizawa's offense is now like a group of people holding the most advanced technical weapons to break through Date Industries' defense.
The score difference has now reached a critical point. It is too difficult to deal with. How can we break the deadlock? He fixed his sight on Shiratorizawa's setter and watched for a while.
"Gao Erchuan," he muttered to himself, while Hua Jinwu, who was standing next to him, listened carefully.
"I want it so badly," their supervisor said seriously, then made a slurred sound, "I want the high setter too."
Huajinwu: ...
A supervisor who would be sad if Maoting heard it!
Date Industries requested a substitution, Sasatani replaced Koganei.
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"Kenshiro-kun, you look really unhappy..." Coach Saito glanced at Kaji Uzumaki and said cautiously, "Is this really okay?"
Just now, Shiratorizawa used the first timeout opportunity, and the first thing Coach Washi Takumi did was to ask Kenjo Shinichi to give him a hat.
He was like some unreasonable devil. Even Saito could see that the first-year setter was reluctant and seemed to be in some pain. The old man had to pull the hat twice before he snatched it from the other person's hand. He seemed to have a proud look on his face after he did so.
No, he concluded after glancing at the Eagle Takumi with the corner of his eye. His expression was that of someone who had succeeded in their plan...
Looking at him this way, Jiancheng looks a bit pitiful.
"It's not a big deal," Coach Jijiang said, his expression unchanged as he observed the changes on the field. "He's very motivated right now."
Saito:……
That's because you said if we won the game, we'd give it back to him after it was over... You even said, "If you lose, consider it a gift from me!" Didn't Jiancheng's expression change at that moment?!
Director Washi Takumi can actually be so bad... No, there is also this... Saito thought about it and added a word in his heart, childish... Like an old naughty boy, is he very happy because he found a new toy?
He also turned his attention to the court. Now the serve was on their side. Taichi Kawanishi, the former number four player, was serving, and Ushijima moved to the front row.
The ball was caught by Date Industries' back row and passed to the top of Shiratorizawa's court due to their positioning.
"Chance ball!"
This distance, this location.
When Senmi passed the ball to the front row, Kenjo Shinichi took a step at the same time.
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"Pass the ball behind his back?!" Xiaoshan in the audience exclaimed in surprise, "Does he have eyes on the back of his head?"
Mori Xinggao felt a little sick to his stomach when he saw this scene. "It's so subtle and a little disgusting, this level of precision."
The ball caught by Senmi Eita was passed perfectly into Tendo Kaku's hands through Kenjo Shinichi's fingers.
"And how did that red-haired secondary attacker know to jump?!"
Combined with the speed of the jump, this shot was incredibly fast.
Ohira Shion on the field also asked the same question.
Tiantong scratched his chin and smiled a little: "Maybe it's intuition?"
Daping:......
Ohira complained: "You usually rely on intuition when blocking, so how about you spike the ball?"
Tiantong uttered an "ah" and said nothing more.
To be honest, he didn't know what kind of ball Jiancheng would pass, but jumping would be no problem. Just now, he and Ushijima jumped at the same time, and in the end the ball accurately hit his most comfortable hitting point. It was completely expected. Thinking of this, Tiantong glanced at Jiancheng who returned to the fourth position as if inadvertently. The other party was pursing his lips as if he didn't know what he was thinking.
When people do a small thing very seriously, they will appear not so smart. Jian Chengxin was so focused that he looked a little silly, but...
"Wari-kun~" Tendo clapped his hands, "Aren't you going to praise your capable junior?"
Ushijima turned his head, his eyes filled with confusion. Who was he praising?
Tendou smiled, "Of course it's Shinichi-kun."
Ushijima Wakari said seriously, "He probably doesn't need it."
Kenjo Shinichi seemed to be immersed in his own world. If he interrupted him, it might affect his mood. Passing touch is very important for a setter. That's what Ushijima Wakari thought.
“…”
So Tiantong curled his lips and said nothing more.
Shiratorizawa won the first game, and after a short break, the second game is about to begin.
…
The farmer was thinking about a problem.
He is now on the 60th floor of the mine. Logically, he should be able to catch icicle fish, but the farmer discovered something big.
Where did the player's fishing rod go?
I searched my backpack but can't find it! It should be fixed in the inventory. Is there a bug in the system?
Players pace, players think, players blow bubbles.
It shouldn't be.
Players were left scratching their heads.
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"Date Industries is going to lose." From the last seat in the arena, Irihata said to the coach next to him, "I had hoped that their iron wall combined with their powerful attack might bring down Shiratorizawa, but now it seems like that's not going to happen."
The match between Qingcheng and Jozenji had ended in the previous round, and the other players were still resting. Irihata Shinsho wanted to observe Shiratorizawa's movements. Although he had watched many game videos before, he was still shocked by this offensive setter when he met him in person.
But he was not envious, because Qingcheng already had his own strongest weapon.
"Shiratorizawa is really not easy this year," Mizoguchi took a deep breath, "We need to adjust our tactics when we get back."
It now seems that the previous response methods have to be repeated. Their familiarity with Shiratorizawa's past tactics is both an advantage and a weakness. If they do not adjust, they will probably be outmaneuvered by the old fox, Jiujiang.
"To think they could find such a talented setter? He's not one to change his ways," Irihata said. "I thought I'd have to stick to that old idea that being strong meant being number one for the rest of my life."
Mizoguchi: ...
You were so harsh today, coach.
Entering the second half of the second round, when he saw Shiratorizawa's score reached 20 points, Irihata sighed and said, "Let's go."
"?" Mizoguchi was still immersed in the exciting game. When he suddenly heard these words, he was stunned for a moment.
Irihata: "Don't worry, the final opponent has already appeared."
Mizoguchi was about to say that the game was not over yet and there might be a third game, but when he looked up, he found that No. 9 Shiratorizawa was once again standing at the serving point.
"……oh."
He understood.
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Author's words: Note 1: Original words from Coach Wu Yang in the first season of Haikyuu!
Finally finished! Sprinkle flowers! (Hands on hips)… I was thinking I'd finally finished my six-day, six-day life, but today I realized I have to write another sixty-minute chapter… (Kneels down) A hug for the masters! (Kisses as she wipes her tears)
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