The Birth of A Volleyball Legend

Unknown to the Tsunemori players, the last surprise play from Yuki and Riku managed to shock their opponent to the core. Never crossed their mind that they would be able to see a team with two similar quality setters and hitters that could switch at any time they wanted. In fact, it was pretty rare for a team to have a duo who could do what Yuki and Riku just did.

Hell, even they couldn't do that, considering they didn't have a good hitter who could act as an emergency hitter while Sawada himself didn't even meet their second team's standard as a hitter.

So, yeah, they didn't expect to experience this rare situation against a no-name team like Tsunemori High.

"Well, this is far more troublesome than I thought," Akihiro said nonchalantly. However, his eyes were sharp and serious as he stared at Riku who just managed to get through his block with a nasty cross-spike. "So, what should we do?"

Unfortunately for Konan, just like Tsunemori, they had already used their timeout privilege for this set, hence they couldn't stop the game to formulate a new plan to deal with this. However, there was a reason they were the best team in Japan.

Even though they didn't have a time to huddle and talk about this new development, they conveyed their thought in a systematic manner and managed to create an emergency plan based on those thoughts.

"Take, just focus on the blondie. Arizawa and I will cover if they go to the four-eyes!"

"Back row players, get ready to cover our asses! We will not be able to cover everything, but at least, watch our signal!"

"Lucas, your game-reading ability is the best in the team, so you need to step up your game! Don't be lazy and just wait to attack, okay?!"

"Sure, sure, I got this!"

Just within a few seconds, they regained their calm again and were ready for Yuki and Riku's newest attack. Amagi nodded on the stand, satisfied with the arrangement. "That is why they are the best team in Japan. No matter what kind of problem they face, they would be able to calm down quickly while formulating the best plan possible to deal with it.

They all are the best players in Japan not just because of their ability, but also because of their brain."

Gondo, Matsukita's captain also nodded in agreement. However, he had a sly grin in the next second as he leaned his body forward in interest. "Still, this doesn't solve the problem possessed by those two little devils, right?"

Amagi winced unconsciously when he heard his captain's words. Indeed, Konan's adjustment still didn't address the threat possessed by Yuki and Riku. With both having similar abilities as a hitter and a setter, they made Tsunemori's offense choice infinity. They could just play around by confusing the opponent by switching the setter role all the time, and it would be enough to kill the opponent.

And if it wasn't enough, they could still use themselves as a distraction and pass the ball to their teammates, which was still decent enough in front of the net.

So, yeah, even though he was confident Konan would be able to get out of this situation, he didn't envy them for facing such a troublesome team today.

"Okay, come on! Rano! Give us a good serve!"

"Yeah! Don't worry about anything else! Just send the ball over the net!"

The one who served this time was Hirano. That meant he would be out in the next rotation and getting replaced by Okamura. While it would be good to have another good defender in the back row, that would also reduce the pressure in the front line.

Even though Hirano didn't score a lot of points from his block, his contribution to putting pressure on the opponent's spikers was far more valuable than any data could show. Without him on the court, the wall on the front line would be like a thin paper, easily broken.

'That means we need to take advantage of his time here before he got replaced. Come on, let's score as many points as possible before the next rotation!'

After waiting for the referee's permission, Hirano finally served the ball. He didn't have a good serve, so his standard was as long as it crossed the net, it was okay. Shimada picked the ball up easily, and Sawada moved forward to set up an attack from the second ball.

Yuki had his eyes constantly on him while he also tried his best to observe the other players' movement, didn't want to get fooled just like in the first play.

When he saw Lucas move from the back row though, Yuki suddenly shouted, "ASA! GET READY! RANO! COVER!"

Without hesitation, the two blockers rushed forward and jumped out of trust to their kouhai. Fortunately, it paid off, as Sawada intended to pass the ball to Lucas in the first place and couldn't adjust it quickly when he saw two players come to Lucas.

"Damn! He reads me!"

"Come on, Rano! Don't let him get through us!"

*BAM!*

"SHIT! SOMEONE, COVER!"

With two blockers in front of him, even Lucas had a hard time piercing the wall. However, his spike was still powerful enough for Asahi to handle, and as a result, the ball bounced wildly from Asahi's hand toward the outside of the court.

"Shit!" Asahi winced when he felt a slight pain on his finger. It seemed he didn't block the spike well enough as he still felt the impact even after that. Still, he gritted his teeth and moved quickly, getting ready for the next play. "Kai! Cover it up!"

"I got this!"

Fortunately, Kaede was in the perfect position to pick up the ball. He rushed immediately and sent the ball back to the court, to the place where Yuki and Riku were. All the Konan players tense for a second, concentrating their best to figure out which one would send the ball and which one would receive it.

For a moment, they thought it would be Yuki who acted as a setter, considering Riku started his run-up already and got ready to attack the ball.

However, no one ever thought that Riku would jump straight to the ball while Yuki suddenly took a step aside to let his friend execute it. All the Konan players somehow forgot that even though it was just the second ball, Riku could execute it directly to catch them off guard.

As a result…

*BAM!*

Even though Riku spiked the ball from behind the front line, it still packed power and went to a tricky spot near the sideline. Shimada reacted immediately, yet was still late to save the ball as it fell straight in the line. At first, he turned his head immediately to the referee, trying to test his luck by arguing it was out.

Unfortunately, the referee saw clearly that the ball landed on the line and shook his head firmly, denying Shimada's argumentation.

When it was declared that another point went to Tsunemori, Riku clenched his fist tightly with his face flushed in excitement.

"Yeah! We got this, Yuki!"

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