Haikyuu : The Legend

The second set was about to start and you could feel extreme tension.

coach Washijo (yelling): "Hmmff! ... What is this defense? You see the number of points you took against a first year... your block lets everyone pass"

fan 1: "it looks like the demon coach is finally awake..."

coach Washijo: "Show them what a national level team knows. Ushijima it's time for you to give 100%"

Shiratorizawa, led by Ushijima, entered the field with tenfold determination and Total concentration.

On Aoba Johsai's side, Ren seemed slightly out of breath after his exploits in the first set, as most of the attacks came through him.

Coach Irihata: "Ren, you rest after a few points. Save your energy for the crucial moment."

Ren nodded, aware that he had to balance his strength to last the entire match. Ren turned his attention to Shiratorizawa's side and felt that their aura had changed, especially Ushijima.

Ren (thoughts): "Ushijima seems different."

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The set began with overwhelming domination from Shiratorizawa. Ushijima began to show why he was the most feared Ace in the department.

During one exchange, he rose above the double block of Iwaizumi and Hanamaki and hit a straight line attack so powerful that it left an echo throughout the gym.

Commentator: "This is incredible! Ushijima Wakatoshi for another point!"

Oikawa: "Tsk. This guy really isn't joking..."

Even on his serves, Ushijima was unstoppable. His high-powered smashes forced awkward landings, giving Shiratorizawa quick points.

Coach Washijo: "That's it, Wakatoshi! Crush them!"

With Ren on the bench to recover, Aoba Johsai faltered as Tendou began to seal their attack showing his incredible talent for reading block and anticipation and Ushijima for his part continued to hammer the defense. Shiratorizawa widened a gap of 5 points.

Oikawa, however, refused to let his team go down.

Oikawa (thoughts): "A good captain never collapses. If Ren is going to carry the team, it's up to me to give them hope now."

During a crucial serve, Oikawa performed his famous "floating jump serve". The ball zigzagged through the air, catching Shiratorizawa by surprise and scoring a straight ace. Then for the second service he sent a missile which stuck Shiratorizawa's defense to the ground.

Commentator: "Oikawa returns to the game with his formidable serves!"

He followed up with strategic passes, using Iwaizumi and Hanamaki for quick attacks. Aoba Johsai's morale rose little by little.

Iwaizumi: "Here we go! Let's keep up with Oikawa and stay in the game!"

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Ushijima, noticing Aoba Johsai waking up, stepped up his game even more.

Ushijima: "I will crush any attempt to return."

During a tense exchange, he executed a powerful serve that forced Oikawa to dive for a desperate landing. The ball had returned to Shiratorizawa's side, but Ushijima hit it with violence

""BOOM!! ""

she crossed the block and made a dull noise as she hit the ground.

Commentator: "Ushijima is not weakening. He is playing like a titan today!"

Ren watched from the bench, clenching his fists.

Ren (thoughts): " This is the level of an Ace at the top. I have to raise my game to compete. "

Despite the efforts of Oikawa and the entire team, Shiratorizawa maintained his lead. At 24-20, they therefore obtained a set point. Ren, standing on the bench, whispers

Ren: "Don't falter."

In the final rally, Ushijima rose above the net to hit a line ball. Iwaizumi and Hanamaki attempt a double block, but Ushijima's raw power pierces their defense, but Oikawa dives and saves. The ball goes to Shiratorizawa's side

Eita positioned himself analyzing the attack options: Reon on the left, Goshiki ready for a quick attack in the center, and on the right.... a strong aura that made everyone shiver.

Eita: "Tchh... why hesitate, the answer seems inevitable... Finish them Ushijima-San"

He sent a high pass to the right where Ushijima made his approach and started facing a block of 3 people. But quickly something unexpected happened. As the block began to fall, Ushijima remained stuck in the air

Coach Washijo (reflecting on his past): "Faced with absolute strength, any resistance is useless"

Ushijima hit the ball hard, and in a split second it landed on Aoba Johsai's ground.

Commentator: "And Ushijima ended the 2nd set with a thunderous attack. Shiratorizawa came back to score."

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As both teams returned to their benches on Aoba Johsai's side Coach Irihata spoke.

Coach Irihata: "we knew it wasn't going to be an easy match but there is still 1 set left, we can do it. Ren! You will enter from the start of the set... you are our Ace we are counting on you"

But Ren didn't answer, it seemed like he was in a trance

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End of the episode: The third set promises to be of unparalleled intensity.