Chapter 318 : Nekoma Vs Karasuno (10)
Creak!
Outside the stadium, the referee's sharp whistle brought everyone back to their senses.
Now, Karasuno is just one point away from winning this match!
There's no way back for Nekoma anymore!
Through the gap in the net, Kuroo could clearly see every detail on the faces of the players on the opposite side.
Having played so many matches against each other, they were already extremely familiar with this old rival.
And in this final stage of the match, their eyes weren't relaxed in the slightest—instead, they carried a heavy sense of solemnity.
Everyone was intensely focused on Nekoma's formation, on the condition of each team member...
As if searching for even the smallest flaw!
If you ignored the scoreboard and only looked at the expressions on the faces of the Karasuno players, along with the seriousness occasionally flashing in their eyes...
You would never think that they were already at match point.
And leading by a full 7 points!
"Karasuno! Karasuno!!"
——
In the stands, deafening cheers and shouts continued to erupt.
Even though the players on the court remained serious and focused, many spectators and cheerleaders clearly understood the current situation.
The score displayed on the big screen was the most direct reflection of reality.
Creak!
On the court, Shōyō Hinata slowly stepped into position.
This round, it was his turn to serve!
At the same time, the primary attacker in the rotation was now Akira.
And this was even worse news for Nekoma.
In a situation like this...
Bang!
A tricky serve shot straight from Hinata's position toward the back row of Nekoma!
There, Fukunaga stepped back and managed to pick it up!
However, perhaps due to exhaustion, the receive wasn't ideal.
Kenma Kozume, who wasn't in great physical condition either, had to run several steps before reaching the ball's landing point.
"Kenma!"
Yamamoto waved his arms from the flank, while on the other side, Kuroo silently began to move forward!
Players in the back row either began feinting or pushed into the front row, ready to spike the ball in support...
It was clear—they were all giving everything they had!
On the opposite side of the net, Karasuno's front-row trio had their eyes locked on Kenma's every move.
Now in the front row were Tobio Kageyama, Akira, and Kei Tsukishima—
The three strongest blockers on Karasuno's team!
Their goal was clear:
Take advantage of Nekoma's poor pass and shut this down with a block!
No more chances for a comeback!
And the Nekoma players clearly understood this as well—every one of them moved in sync, determined not to be stopped by Karasuno!
Whoosh!
It was then that Kenma made his set!
The ball flew in the direction of Kuroo!
Seeing this, Tsukishima and the others furrowed their brows.
Compared to Yamamoto, who was more aggressive and straightforward in his attacks, Kuroo's offense was more subtle and flexible.
As a skilled middle blocker with experience in avoiding blocks, Kuroo's attacks were much harder to predict.
Even so, their feet didn't hesitate for a moment!
All three quickly closed in on Kuroo's approach!
Block!
On the other side of the net, Kuroo's eyes narrowed as he took in the scene.
He knew—if this ball got blocked, the match was over.
But...
The more dangerous the situation, the more vital it was to play it safe.
When Karasuno's front line focused entirely on the block, they were bound to leave some gaps!
Thud!
What had been a powerful spike motion suddenly shifted at the very last moment—going from force to stillness in an instant.
The ball gently floated over the block formed by Akira and the others!
A wry, dangerous smile curled on Kuroo's lips.
"You crows are still... so young."
The faces of Akira and the others stiffened.
They hadn't expected that at such a crucial match point, Kuroo would dare use a feint!
A hanging ball at that moment?! He really was a seasoned middle blocker!
But just as the ball was about to hit the floor—
A shadow suddenly launched from the back row!
Swoosh!
Yū Nishinoya!
He slid his hand under the ball at the last second and saved it!
"Hey! Even old cats make mistakes!"
Nishinoya looked up, sweat streaming down his face—but a triumphant smile spread across it!
He had anticipated the possibility of Kuroo's feint and was perfectly prepared for it!
"I got it!"
Kageyama, having just landed from the block, shouted as his eyes lit up. Without hesitation, he sprinted toward the ball!
Whoosh!
A perfect set arced through the air, cutting across the court and landing on the flank!
And then—
Bang!
Akira launched into a powerful spike, sending the ball hurtling toward the back row of Nekoma!
Yaku's pupils shrank as he leapt backward toward the far corner!
But compared to the sheer speed of Akira's strike, his reaction was still a step too slow!
Thud!
The ball slammed into the sideline of Nekoma's court with pinpoint accuracy, and the line judge immediately lowered the flag in his hand!
Creak!
Outside the court, the referee's whistle blew!
Karasuno scores—Match Over
Karasuno 2 : 0 Nekoma
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