Haikyuu: Zero To Almighty

Kageyama Tobio couldn't help but be impressed.
Kaedehara Taichi's blocking wasn't something that could be so easily bypassed—Kageyama had experienced this firsthand during the match between Karasuno and Aoba Johsai.
Later, he had watched from the stands as Taichi successfully blocked Ushijima Wakatoshi's spike.
And yet, Sakusa Kiyoomi had scored almost effortlessly.
His jump height was excellent, but compared to the players at this intense training camp, it wasn't anything
.
His approach speed wasn't particularly fast either—but there was an undeniable fluidity to his movements.
As for his spiking power, the sound of the ball hitting Taichi's arm made it clear—it wasn't that strong.
.
Yet, despite all these factors, Sakusa had
scored against Kaedehara Taichi's block.
Not only had Taichi failed to stop the attack—he hadn't even managed to
the ball.
He
to understand.
He
to see it up close.
When it came to volleyball, nothing excited Kageyama more than the unknown.
"Sakusa-senpai, what exactly did you do on that last play?"
He had completely forgotten about their previous tension and asked with genuine sincerity.
Sakusa: "…"
Komori Motoya couldn't help but find it amusing. So Kageyama Tobio was the type to
care about volleyball, huh?
"Sakusa, don't tell me your pride is smaller than a first-year's? He's asking you a question, you know," Komori teased.
"Tch…" Sakusa clicked his tongue, clearly irritated. "Your set was precise, but the tempo could have been
slower."
"I understand," Kageyama responded calmly.
"Hah?" Sakusa frowned.
He
when people pretended to know something they didn't.
"You're the type of player who doesn't rely on
to avoid the block. Instead, you prefer controlling the rhythm to directly
the blockers," Kageyama stated bluntly.
Sakusa: "…"
For some reason, this guy was seriously irritating.
"Kageyama, that's exactly what Sakusa needs! Good job!" Komori grinned.
"Got it. I'll keep that in mind," Kageyama nodded. "Thank you, Komori-senpai."
"Mhm~" Komori was thoroughly entertained. Watching Sakusa's reactions was
.
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The serve rotated to Team B. Their middle blocker, Matsumoto Dai, stepped up to serve.
A powerful jump serve rocketed toward the backcourt.
Libero Hirao Jin barely managed to receive it.
Miya Atsumu chased after the ball, sprinting out of bounds. Just as it dropped to a playable height, he jumped and sent a high set toward the right side.
Chigaya Eikichi ran up for the spike.
"Double block!"
Mochida Riena and Nakamoto Shigeru leapt up in unison.
Chigaya drove the ball down at a sharp cross-court angle.
Komori took a single step, positioning himself perfectly.
The ball struck his forearms—but ricocheted out of bounds.
"Ohh—" Komori let out a long, meaningful hum. "A lefty, huh?"
"Nice spike!" Atsumu called out as he jogged back onto the court.
"Thank you, Senpai!"
Chigaya still felt amazed.
To be able to deliver a perfect
for a left-handed hitter in such a chaotic situation…
That was insane.
Even at his own school, Shinzen High, it had taken a long time for his upperclassmen to fully sync with him.
"By the way, you're more of a
, aren't ya?" Atsumu asked with a smirk. "Next time, I'll speed things up a little more."
"Ah—Yes! Miya-senpai!" Chigaya responded loudly.
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Head Coach Kobayashi walked up to Coach Hibarida.
"Even when setting for a left-handed middle blocker, Miya Atsumu adjusts seamlessly..." Kobayashi's gaze carried deep admiration as he observed the two setters. "Kageyama Tobio as well—his technical skill and ball control are outstanding."
"Though Kageyama seems more team-oriented. He actively adapts to his teammates, mature beyond his years," Coach Hiyake added. "Miya, on the other hand, has a stronger sense of self. He determines what type of set suits an attacker best and expects them to execute accordingly."
Hiyake laughed heartily.
—
The ball struck Chigaya Eikichi's forearm and flew out of bounds.
Only now did he finally understand what Kaedehara Taichi had just experienced.
It wasn't just the
—the
was equally impossible to control!
Sakusa reclaimed the serve.
Kaedehara Taichi suddenly noticed a shift in the atmosphere.
Miya Atsumu and Hoshiumi Kōrai's entire demeanour had changed—their eyes locked onto the baseline on the opposite side.
Following their gaze, Taichi turned to see Sakusa stepping up to the service line.
If Miya had to name the
difficult spike to deal with, he would undoubtedly pick Sakusa Kiyoomi's.
The same applied to his serve.
Even after struggling against Oikawa Tōru's
serves, Miya's ranking of
opponents remained unchanged.
Sakusa tossed the ball high.
Just like when he spiked, his approach speed wasn't particularly fast, his jump height wasn't extraordinary, and his swing didn't look all that powerful.
But—
The ball cut through the air in a flawless arc, curving sharply toward Miya's right side.
Miya twisted his body, lowering his stance slightly.
Just as the ball was about to touch the ground, its trajectory
.
Miya hadn't overcommitted to his first move—his legs tensed as he lunged forward with a final adjustment.
The ball struck his forearm—and deflected out of bounds.
Miya gritted his teeth.
Hoshiumi Kōrai stood beside him, his face equally serious.
Inarizaki and Kamomedai had both fallen to Itachiyama—Sakusa's
had played a massive role in that.
Not only did the ball naturally curve mid-flight, but by the time it reached the receiver, it carried an additional layer of spin.
Sakusa himself remained completely unfazed.
A service ace?
Without hesitation, he returned to the service line.
Expressionless, he tossed up the second ball.
It wasn't about speed—
Libero Hirao Jin had never seen a serve like this before.
His reaction was even worse than Miya's—he barely moved before the ball
into his shoulder and ricocheted out of bounds.
Sakusa Kiyoomi had scored
of Team B's points—