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Chapter 244: One Hundred and Twenty Percent

Back in middle school, Akaashi Keiji played volleyball just like anyone else.

He didn't particularly love it, nor did he dislike it.

But on that day, Akaashi had the vague feeling that ...

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Chapter 243: The Hour of Reckoning

Compared to Aoba Johsai's long-standing rival Shiratorizawa, Fukurōdani had a far more balanced roster.

Where Shiratorizawa prioritized the sheer strength of individual players, Fukurōdani ...

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Chapter 242: Passive State

Aoba Johsai's victory in the first set had been anything but easy. They had trailed early on, exchanged leads throughout the mid-game, and just when they were about to push through for the win, Bok...

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Chapter 241: The Way of the Ace

[Aoba Johsai 24 – 24 Fukurōdani]

Aoba Johsai had been just one point away from taking the first set. Every player on the team carried an unmistakable urgency in their expr...

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Chapter 240: Pour All Your Soul Into Each Ball (Quad-Length)

As the match reached a deadlock, the prolonged stalemate gradually drained both teams' stamina, and the mounting psychological pressure weighed heavily on each player.

A single point won afte...

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Chapter 239: One Ball

The score stood at [Aoba Johsai 15 – 17 Fukurōdani].

Fukurōdani was on serve.

Konoha Akinori executed a jump float serve.

Hanamaki Takahiro received it cleanl...

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Chapter 238: Mr. Jack-of-All-Trades

Here it comes!

The brief timeout hadn't done much to dampen Bokuto Kōtarō's momentum. His serve was once again aimed at Iwaizumi Hajime.

"Step forward—just a little ahead o...

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Chapter 237: A Growing Unease

"Don't hesitate when blocking—just lock down the straight shot!" Iwaizumi Hajime called from the back row.

"Got it!"

The front-row blockers hadn't actually intended to shift their pos...

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Chapter 236: A Rampaging Start!

The warm-ups concluded, and the match officially began.

Fukurōdani's starting lineup:

Front row—Middle Blocker Onaga Wataru, Setter Akaashi Keij...

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Chapter 235: Seijoh vs. Fukurōdani

"TAICHI! HEY! HEY!! HEY!!!"

At nearly 3:00 PM, the moment Aoba Johsai's team stepped into Arena C, an unmistakably energetic and distinct greeting echoed through the venue.<...

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Chapter 234: The Challenger's Fall

[Aoba Johsai 26 - 24 Inarizaki]
[Aoba Johsai 25 - 22 Inarizaki]

"On the third day of the Spring Interhigh National Tournament, Inarizaki—armed with ...

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Chapter 233: Unsustainable

After Kaedehara Taichi left the court, Inarizaki finally had a brief moment to catch their breath.

They had never anticipated the match unfolding in such a dramatic fashion. Last night, the I...

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Chapter 232: No Limits

Irihata Nobuteru stood on the sidelines, his expression a mixture of excitement and concern.

Just moments ago, team manager Mizoguchi Sadayuki had brought news about their next opponent—the...

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Chapter 231: Kaedehara Taichi vs. Inarizaki

"A miracle shot! An absolutely incredible shot!!"

"Taichi pulls off an impossible move to score!!!"

"Just when it looked like he was completely trapped by the blo...

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Chapter 230: Unstoppable

"This match…"

On the sidelines, Inarizaki's head coach, Kurosu Norimune, stood with a heavy expression. His sharp instincts told him that Aoba Johsai's playing style had shifted once again....

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Chapter 229: A Predestined Opponent

As Inarizaki steadily caught up, overcoming their initial deficit to equalize and then take the lead, their cheering squad erupted with renewed fervour. The deafening roar of their supporters rever...

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Chapter 228: The Comeback (Double-Length)

"LET's GO!! LET's GO!! Inarizaki!!"

"LET's GO!! LET's GO!! Inarizaki!!"

Just by standing at the service line, Miya Atsumu filled the Inarizaki cheering squad with unsh...

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Chapter 227: The Last Chance (Double-Length)

Miya Osamu had a gut feeling—the kid standing across from him, Kunimi Akira was gunning for him.

Just like how most teams facing Inarizaki focused their attention on Ojiro Aran and Miya Ats...

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Chapter 226: Crumbling Plans

"These guys are relentless!" Akagi Michinari received the ball.

Right now, Aoba Johsai was undoubtedly a powerhouse team, at least when it came to serving—they had no weak points!<...

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Chapter 225: Aoba Johsai's First-Years

"Calm down, calm down..." Miya Atsumu muttered under his breath.

"You're way too arrogant, you first-year brat!!!" Instead, it was Miya Osamu who roared furiously.

Is this some kind...

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Chapter 224: You Guys Are Easy~

The serve changes hands as Oikawa Tōru steps up to the service line.

Aoba Johsai wasn't particularly surprised by Miya Atsumu's improvements.

It was only natural—when your teammate w...

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Chapter 223: Aoba Johsai vs. Inarizaki—The Battle for Revenge!

[January 7th—The Third Day of the Spring High National Tournament]

Aoba Johsai was finally beginning to understand the advantage of getting a bye in the first round of the ...

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Chapter 222: An Early Encounter

Final Score:

[Aoba Johsai 25 – 20 Nekoma]
[Aoba Johsai 25 – 20 Nekoma]

With a 2–0 victory, Aoba Johsai defeated...

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Chapter 221: A Victorious First Battle!

The entire Nekoma team heard that sentence.

Even though it was Aoba Johsai who had been trailing and just managed to tie the score, Nekoma found themselves unable to refute those words.

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Chapter 220: Game Over

"The moment Nekoma reduced their blocking focus, their defence once again showcased its tenacity!"

"And on the offensive end, they're relentlessly attacking with their entire team, refusing t...

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Chapter 219: Kozume Kenma Can...

Losing the first set wasn't anything unusual for Nekoma.

Whenever they faced a strong opponent, their first set was always a struggle. This was because Nekoma's rhythm was naturally slow to w...

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Chapter 218: Who Is the Prey?

That blistering quick attack seemed to signal the start of Aoba Johsai's full-scale offensive.

Oikawa Tōru's sets became even sharper and faster, elevating the team's attacking rhythm along ...

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Chapter 217: Engine Ignition

"I didn't expect you to fall for Taichi's provocation, Kuroo." Kozume Kenma glanced at Kuroo Tetsurō with a hint of disdain.

"That brat used to pester me to teach him techniques! And now he'...

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Chapter 216: Master of All Trades

"This fired-up version of Kenma is a rare sight," Kuroo Tetsurō remarked, a rare, genuine smile appearing on his face.

Under the command of its 'brain', Nekoma's 'blood'&nb...

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Chapter 215: The Cat Chase (Double-Length)

"The first point of this match! A block from Aoba Johsai's ace, Kaedehara Taichi!!"

"Against Nekoma's middle blocker, Haiba Lev, who stands at an impressive 196 cm, first-year a...

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