"Why does it feel like his talent was gifted by the gods? Did you all see that!? He can actually jump that high."
"I can't imagine it. He can actually reach that level… He's just like a monster."
"This is like watching a star descend onto the court. Even if Aoba Johsai can't defeat Itachiyama Institute in the future, Hank will definitely remain in everyone's memory. He's a future national team-caliber athlete!"
After the many spectators saw Hank's jumping height, shocked expressions immediately appeared on their faces. They had not expected his talent to be so overwhelming. Not only could he jump above the net, his physical ability was first-rate as well.
He did not look like a human being at all. Instead, he looked more like a work of art.
That was what left them shocked. If nothing unexpected happened in the future, he would absolutely accomplish something extraordinary. This was not empty praise from them. It was something that was about to unfold right before their eyes. If nothing unexpected happened, Hank would definitely be able to achieve the position of the strongest in the world.
Screech!
While Hank was still constantly warming up his touch, the whistle suddenly rang out nearby. This meant the match was about to begin. Next was the moment for each player to step onto the court, and the official starting lineup for the match would soon be confirmed.
In a sense, this was also the most tense moment. The sound throughout the entire venue immediately vanished. The television host also ordered the staff beside him to aim all of their most precise cameras at the two teams on the court: Itachiyama Institute and Aoba Johsai.
From this point onward, even the slightest movement from either team would be recorded. Seeing this scene, everyone's expression immediately began to change. They had not expected that Aoba Johsai would truly get to compete against Itachiyama Institute.
This was something they could never have imagined before, yet now it had officially appeared before their eyes.
"Aoba Johsai announces its starting lineup!"
As the ticking sound of the electronic board began to ring out, the surrounding media rapidly pressed their camera shutters. Immediately afterward, Hank was the first to walk out from the team. Facing the lights from all around him, he stepped directly onto the court.
When this scene fell into the eyes of Karasuno and everyone around them who was familiar with Hank, it immediately stirred up a huge reaction. They had not expected that Hank, who had once competed alongside them, would reach this point in such a short amount of time. It was simply unbelievable.
Next was Japan's Spring High final stage.
And Hank was standing on that very court to compete.
This was the court every volleyball player dreamed of competing on. Hank stood here now, leading his entire team here through his own efforts. This scene was absolutely meaningful enough to overturn people's perceptions.
It was even a scene with symbolic meaning. It meant that a team from Miyagi Prefecture could also step onto the national stage and fight as one of the very top teams. That point was truly shocking.
It could even be called incomparably shocking.
(End of Chapter)
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