As long as they could stand out in the next match, they would have created a miracle. This was their first time entering Spring High, yet they had already secured a place in the semifinals and now had a chance to reach the finals. Hank was deeply looking forward to an achievement like that.
He wanted to see whether, at this rate, he could reach the very top in a single run. If he could, then the accomplishments he could achieve in this world would be unprecedented.
And that was exactly what he wanted.
After all, he had already been reborn. Showing even the slightest weakness was impossible.
"Hiss!"
With the sound of the referee's whistle, the atmosphere across the entire arena seemed to be completely ignited. Almost everyone present began cheering. Right now, they all wanted to see whether Aoba Johsai would create another miracle.
Or whether they would be crushed here by this veteran powerhouse.
Mujinazaka High represented the appearance of the final championship contender.
If Aoba Johsai could defeat them as well, then they would directly become the strongest championship favorite of this tournament. The title of Spring High champion might even end up belonging to Aoba Johsai. At this point, almost no one would doubt that possibility.
"Bang!"
After the referee blew the whistle for the serve, Kindaichi, positioned in the back row, steadily sent the ball over the net. The moment the ball crossed over, the entire Mujinazaka High team moved into action.
They had only one thought now.
They had to kill this match instantly.
They could not give Hank time to react. After all, based on the current rhythm and the matches they had watched from this team in the past, Aoba Johsai absolutely could not be beaten through drawn-out tactics or by trying to exhaust them over a long battle.
That was because of the unstable factor known as Hank.
To be honest, the threat Hank brought was far greater than the rest of Aoba Johsai's five players combined.
From the looks on their faces, it was clear that Aoba Johsai had become their greatest enemy.
"Boom!"
With a heavy sound, the ball was smoothly set to Wakatsu Kiryū in the front row. He immediately began a rapid approach, jumped, reached the net, and swung the ball out.
As he watched the volleyball about to land on the court, a smile had just begun to appear on Kiryū's face.
But then he saw Hank, who had already leapt high into the air.
It was as though Hank had predicted his move from the very beginning.
"What terrifying talent. It feels like his entire body has reached the top of the net. And his volleyball technique is incredibly refined."
"He doesn't seem like an ordinary player. He feels more like a superstar. All his skills are so natural, like they were built into him."
"Can we really defeat him?"
After Hank successfully blocked the ball, murmurs immediately spread across Mujinazaka High's side of the court.
At this moment, they began to seriously doubt whether they could defeat Aoba Johsai.
After all, judging from the current rhythm...
(End of Chapter)
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