Haikyuu : The Unstoppable Force Chapter 330 - : Karasuno High vs. Fukurōdani Academy! (3)
Previously on Haikyuu : The Unstoppable Force...
Presently, on the court...
As Yaku had just observed, Bokuto was in the midst of an incredible streak!
Hinata Shōyō masterfully evaded Fukurōdani's block, sending a powerful spike into their backcourt!
However, the ball was expertly dug up by Bokuto from the back row!
Immediately after receiving, Bokuto initiated his next move!
"Bokuto-san!"
Akaashi, positioned at the front, seemed to have foreseen Bokuto's intention, launching his set precisely as anticipated!
Across the net, every one of Karasuno's three front-row players leaped simultaneously!
They were intimately familiar with Bokuto's formidable back-row assaults!
Their blocking rhythm and timing were absolutely perfect!
Meanwhile, in Karasuno's back row, Akira, Nishinoya, and their teammates maintained a tight formation!
Through the gaps between the front-row blockers' fingers, they could plainly see Bokuto's gaze, locked intently onto the volleyball!
Yet, any follower of Bokuto knew that intense focus was merely a ruse!
In reality, Bokuto was mentally calculating the exact point of impact for his shot!
Bang!!
With a mighty swing of his arm, the volleyball became a blur, an afterimage that cleaved directly through the center of the triple block, streaking towards Karasuno's back court!
In the back row, both Nishinoya and Akira reacted instantly!
Nishinoya reached it first, as the ball descended rapidly in his direction!
Akira, who had been poised for a receive, swiftly repositioned himself!
Reason one: to provide Nishinoya ample space and prevent any collision.
Reason two: to prepare for a potential counterattack!
Should Nishinoya succeed in the save, Akira would already be in motion, ready to execute a back-row quick attack from a set by Kageyama!
Bang!
Just as the ball was on the brink of hitting the floor, Nishinoya lunged forward, executing a spectacular save!
"Sorry!"
Although the ball remained in play, the pass was slightly off-target!
It appeared the ball might sail over the net and land in Fukurōdani's court—when Kageyama suddenly sprang into the air!!
However, the opposing team had clearly anticipated Kageyama's refusal to concede, with three players leaping up in unison!
A wall of a triple block materialized directly before Kageyama, obliterating all possible attack angles!
A second-touch attack? Impossible!
But Kageyama's execution defied their expectations!
Extending a single hand, he gently scooped the ball from underneath just as it began to cross the net!
Then—he sent the ball soaring directly towards Karasuno's back court!!
The three Fukurōdani blockers, deceived, lunged in the wrong direction!
In Karasuno's back row, Akira had foreseen this very scenario!
He was already ascending, and precisely as Kageyama's pass arrived, Akira reached the apex of his jump!
Bang!
An astonishingly rapid spike sliced through the narrow opening in Fukurōdani's block, impacting their court with a thunderous boom!!
Tweet!
The referee's whistle sounded from beyond the court boundaries!
Karasuno scores the point!
...
"What an incredible play!"
"Karasuno! Karasuno!!"
The spectators in the stands roared with enthusiastic cheers!
Karasuno's seamless transition from defense to offense was simply masterful!
Nishinoya's timely save, Kageyama's audacious strategic choice, Akira's unwavering trust in his teammates coupled with his flawless timing…
Every element was executed to perfection!
Across the net, Bokuto, having just conceded the point, wiped the perspiration from his brow and flashed a broad, competitive grin.
"A match like this, facing such a formidable opponent..."
"It sends shivers down my spine!"
"Whether we win or lose hardly matters at this stage!"
"My only regret would be if I couldn't defeat such a powerful opponent!!"
From the sidelines, Konoha discreetly covered his mouth and whispered to Akaashi:
"Isn't defeating the opponent the objective to win the match?"
"What exactly is he even talking about??"
Akaashi offered Konoha a look of weary understanding.
"I haven't the faintest idea. If I could comprehend Bokuto-senpai's unique line of reasoning, I'd be the peculiar one."
"Erm..."
Konoha ruffled his hair in mild confusion.
"I suppose that's quite true!"
...
Bokuto, entering yet another surge of his 'ace' form, unleashed his overwhelming power, pushing Karasuno to their limits!
Fukurōdani surged forward, nearly catching up to Karasuno on the scoreboard!
The intense back-and-forth struggle between these two titans left the other teams observing in the audience utterly awestruck.
Those who knew Bokuto well rubbed their eyes in sheer disbelief.
After all, they had never witnessed Kōtarō Bokuto exhibit such intense seriousness before!
However, despite Fukurōdani's near comeback, a critical flaw persisted.
When Bokuto channeled all his might into his performance, he became almost overpoweringly dominant!
His innate sense of timing, his explosive attack force, his absolute control over the game's tempo—
He was so singularly overpowering that even his typically well-coordinated teammates found it challenging to keep pace!
Though this intense phase lasted only for a couple of rallies, Karasuno capitalized on the momentary opening, seizing two crucial points!
From that pivotal moment, they firmly grasped and maintained the match's momentum!
Continuing their dominance all the way to the final whistle!
Ultimately, Fukurōdani was defeated in the semifinal match!
Yet, they had secured their esteemed position among the top four teams of this prestigious Spring High tournament!
And Karasuno marches onward to tomorrow's grand final, where they are set to confront another formidable powerhouse team—
Battling fiercely for the ultimate glory of the Spring High championship!!