Haikyuu : The Unstoppable Force

Swish!

The ball was picked up cleanly by Haruma Bishin in the back row!

At the same time, Michiru Usuri had already rushed to the front row for Mujinazaka!

Whoosh!

Ignoring the blockers shifting in front of him, he sent a fast, precise set straight to the backcourt!

"Kiryu-san!"

Right then, Wakatsu Kiryū took off from the back row!

Boom!

He launched a powerful back-row attack, aiming straight for Karasuno's deep court!

That's where Akira was positioned!

Bang!

Even though Akira now looked shaky on his feet…

He still managed to dig Kiryū's explosive spike!!

"Get ready to cover!"

Tobio Kageyama dashed under the ball's drop point, preparing the set!!

On the other side, Shōyō Hinata, who had rotated to the front row, also sprinted forward!

Whoosh!!

Just as Hinata was reaching position, a clean, pinpoint set from Kageyama was already on its way!

Mujinazaka's blockers reacted quickly, scrambling to form a double block!

For them, if they could shut down this attack, they'd regain momentum!

And they'd keep wearing down Akira's stamina!!

Bang!

A sharp spike sounded from Karasuno's right flank!!

But—

It wasn't to Hinata!

Instead, it had been sent to Asahi Azumane on the right wing!

And he was only marked by a single blocker!

He Spiked the ball straight through Mujinazaka's court!!

Tweet!

The referee's whistle pierced the air!

Karasuno scores!!

The second set… is over!!

Karasuno wins again!!

...

"What are they even thinking?"

"We got wrecked by a team with that big of a gap?!"

"They only scored 13 points! This is Mujinazaka we're talking about!"

"That whole set was surreal!"

"But… Karasuno's ace doesn't seem to be in great shape anymore!"

"Yeah! I just noticed! Look at him now!!"

...

Outside the court, the murmurs of the crowd filled the arena.

Most spectators still didn't understand why Mujinazaka was at such a disadvantage.

Why their strategy seemed so incoherent in that set.

But no matter how much the audience discussed, it couldn't affect the players on the court now.

There was a celebratory buzz among Karasuno's squad, who had just secured another victory!

Because, with this win…

They had secured match point!!

Just one more set, and they'd take the game!!

On the other side, Mujinazaka—despite losing this crucial set—weren't disheartened.

In fact, they looked almost as satisfied as Karasuno.

Because…

From Akira's performance just now, it was clear he couldn't last much longer!!

Even though the final play hadn't drained him further, Mujinazaka was content with what they saw!

Whether it was his spikes or his serves, Akira now displayed clear signs of fatigue!

So—

The players of Mujinazaka had every reason to believe their strategy was beginning to work!!

Back on the bench, Coach Michiko Kusumi first acknowledged her team's effort, then addressed them sharply:

"Even if Akira doesn't seem like he can hold out much longer, don't let your guard down!"

"They'll use this break to recover as much as possible!"

"So…"

"When the next set begins, Akira's condition might rebound slightly!"

"When that happens, don't panic!"

"Just follow the plan we laid out before!!"

"Yes, ma'am!"

Mujinazaka's players nodded firmly. They understood this kind of situation was likely.

But they weren't rattled at all.

Because Akira couldn't possibly sustain this much longer!!

Even if he regained some energy, it wouldn't last!

Not with the intensity of the match!

He might hold out for only two or three rallies…

Then sink into deeper, more draining fatigue!!

...

On the opposite bench, Karasuno's players huddled around to assess the situation.

"How are you holding up?"

"Can you keep going?"

All eyes were on Akira, who was now sitting on the bench, drenched in sweat.

His skin was pale, his breathing shallow, and his soaked bangs stuck to his forehead.

"Cough, cough…"

"I'm fine…"

Akira accepted the water Kiyoko Shimizu handed him, took a couple sips, then went quiet.

After a brief silence, he looked up at his teammates with a puzzled expression.

"Do I… look overdramatic right now?"

"Pfft…"

"Cough!!"

The second the words left his mouth, no one knew how to respond!

"It's not overdramatic."

"It's extremely overdramatic."

Coach Keishin Ukai chuckled with a wry smile.

"You could tone it down just a bit…"

"Yeah," Daichi Sawamura added with an exasperated look. "The way you look, anyone who doesn't know better would think you're about to collapse on the court!"

One by one, the rest of Karasuno started chiming in.

"Honestly, I almost fell for it when we were out there!"

"Same here. If you hadn't said anything, I would've totally believed it!"

"Seriously though, Akira—how'd you pull off that whole energy-starved look?"

...

"Alright, that's enough teasing."

Coach Ukai sighed, watching the banter with a helpless expression.

"Don't just stand around!"

"Use the break to rest up properly!"

"The next set's about to start!"

"Yes, Coach!!"

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