Chapter 9

Tianhai looked at Ushijima, who was unaware of the problem, and explained.

"Ushijima is now the ace of the team and has to shoulder a lot of responsibilities, right? For example, in the recent match against Date Industries? Relying on you to tear down the defense.

Your teammates now fully trust you. If one day, your spike is blocked by someone, What will happen to my teammates when the time comes?"

Ushijima argued: "If I'm stopped, I will score the next goal."

"You believe you can score the next goal, but it's up to your teammates to make your own decision. When it conflicts with the "give you the ball" offensive policy, no matter what you choose, it may increase the psychological pressure.

Once the rhythm of your teammates is broken, at that time..."

Shiratorizawa Stadium said

"That's nonsense!"

resounded throughout the stadium.

"Hey, why is Coach Washi so angry today?"

"It shouldn't be, to Ushijima? Doesn't he never miss practice?"

"He didn't seem to come yesterday afternoon. I didn't expect ace Ushijima to miss practice too. ."

When Ushijima returned to the training team from Coach Washi, he saw Tendo approaching him to care about him.

"Wakatoshi-kun, the coach got really angry just now."

"Yeah."

Ushijima, who wanted to end the conversation, thought of what Tenkai said yesterday.

Although Tianhai's words were completely rejected by Coach Washi, he still wanted to try what Tianhai said.

"I met a person. Although Coach Washiji said he was lying, he suggested that I communicate more with my teammates..."

Before he could finish speaking, Tendou Kaku on the side couldn't help but make an exaggerated expression of approval.

"Who said that? I agree!"

"Then how can we change Coach Washi's opinion of him?"

Ushijima unfortunately chose the wrong person to ask.

"Then let the two of them meet and discuss it with each other? After meeting and having a friendly discussion, they will definitely change their views."

Tendo, who wanted to meet the person Ruoli talked about, suggested.

Ushijima, who also felt it would be more convenient to discuss it directly, nodded.

"Yeah."

"Oh? Your coach wants me to discuss and communicate?"

Tianhai was surprised that his name had reached the ears of the coach at Shiratorizawa School.

Although he disagreed with the old man's choice of single-point attack, but as the saying goes

- it has come.

The words that Coach Washi was yelling at yesterday, "Who said that to make him come to me?" were still echoing in Ushijima's ears.

"Yeah."

Ushijima nodded with absolute certainty.

"You mean that kid who criticized our Shiratorizawa offensive method is going to come to me for advice?"

Coach Washi Takumi asked uncertainly.

He thought the other person was an arrogant boy, but Ushijima actually said today that the other person wanted to ask him for advice.

"Hahaha, then I'd rather be respectful than obey, Coach Washi. I'll let you know tomorrow that there's something wrong with your theory."

Tenkai's excited shouting yesterday was still in Ushijima's mind.

Probably so.

"Yeah."

Shiratorizawa.

"Ushijima, I'm here."

Ushijima and Coach Akira Saito, who were waiting at the school gate, both looked up when they heard the shout.

Tian Haishu, wearing a black sleeveless top and brown cargo pants, trotted over. His blue-green eyes were like soda, which instantly soothed his hot heart. The golden hair was shining with the sun and swaying with the pace of running.

"Have you been waiting for a long time?"

Tian Haishu, who was standing in front of the two people, held up the sports backpack slung across his body, looked at the two people at the door on a hot day, and asked sheepishly.

"No, we just arrived. Let's go to the gym."

Looking at his watch, it was earlier than the agreed time. Tianhai felt relieved and followed Ushijima forward.

Saito Akira on the side pushed up his glasses, and a ray of light flashed. He took out his cell phone and typed quietly in the small group.

It's said to be a small group, but it's actually a group of the volleyball club's main players and substitutes (except for Ushijima and Coach Washi Takumi).

The reason why I didn't take the eagle craftsman with me is because this little old man is a bit scary when he is stern, and many students are afraid of him. The reason why he doesn't play with Ushijima is because... this child is too serious.

Someone once complained in the group:

"Can we train more?"

Ushijima saw this and turned to Coach Washiji to suggest increasing the amount of training for the team.

The Shiratorizawa volleyball club therefore spent a black week.

"I've met the person in person. He's a foreigner, very simple and polite."

A lot of messages instantly appeared in the group.

"Wow, no matter who it is, I respect him as a warrior. I've never seen anyone be tough with Coach Washi."

"You don't understand, right? A simple person would directly say that he wants to ask Coach Washi for advice face-to-face? "

"It's pronounced as "asking for advice" and written as "playing the gym". "

Hahaha, I'll be ready to watch the show soon. Coach Washi is here. The break is over. Stop looking at your phone."

"Wow, Shiratorizawa's gym. " It’s not small.”

Tianhai sighed as he looked at the huge building in front of him. Shiratorizawa is indeed a strong school in sports

, and it seems that this gymnasium is only used by the main players and substitutes.

"The volleyball club is the largest sports club in Shiratorizawa, and it has maintained its level among the top 16 in national competitions all year round."

Coach Akira Saito explained proudly as he led Amamiki into the gym.

As soon as I entered the gym, I felt several eyes focused on me.

"Humph, are you the one who said there is something wrong with Shiratorizawa's team model?"

An old and hoarse voice said in a tone that could not be called kind, like a sharp arrow quickly piercing the air.

Coach Washiji slowly walked up to Amamishu.

He looked at Tianhai, who had good height and muscle strength, and his expression softened a little.

But he still said: "As a player with excellent conditions, you should pursue greater strength. What has allowed Shiratorizawa to compete in national competitions several times is the pursuit of

strong physical fitness and single-core offense."

The first time Tianhai saw this old man, he knew that he was definitely not compatible with him.

"But Shiratorizawa didn't win the championship in the national competition this year, right?"

As soon as these words came out, the entire venue fell silent for a moment.

Tianhai, who had his back to the door, did not see Saito Akira's desperate face behind him.

Does this count as luring a wolf into the house?

Saito Akira closed his eyes and walked peacefully.

Tendo's eyes widened: "Huh? Is this Tenkai-kun who Wakali-kun said is very powerful in both offense and defense? What he said is so cool!!"

Dahei Shion next to him broke into cold sweat and quickly covered him. He said, "Tendou, it's us he's provoking."

If Tendo continues to speak, the entire Shiratorizawa will be trained by Coach Washi.

Amami ignored everyone's reaction, pointed at Ushijima, and continued:

"In the first year of this child's admission to Shiratorizawa Junior High School, you used him as the core. Have you ever thought about his relationship with the team members

? All offensive opportunities are placed on one person, putting him under the greatest pressure. But have you ever understood the idea of ​​a setter?" When

Shiratorizawa heard this, he put down the ball in his hands, closed his eyes, and worked hard. Don't let any emotion leak out.

Ushijima was promoted from the junior high school to become the main selection. Before he could get rid of the habit of attacking from multiple sides, he was asked to "serve the ace" immediately.

He couldn't help but recall the match between Shiratorizawa and Idayama in the IH match that just ended.

Faced with the blockers and seconders on the other side of the net, he passed the ball several times to the player who he thought had the best angle, position, and timing.

In the end, Coach Washi was evaluated as "having too many ideas of his own."

It's been two months since IH ended, and I haven't gotten over that game yet. It's like being stuck in a quagmire, and the more you struggle, the harder it is to break free.

When Coach Washiji heard this, he glanced at Xiangbu, and the other party's reaction also reminded him of this matter.

He didn't pay much attention to the psychological problems of the team members. That boy Xiangbu Kuai hasn't shown anything unusual recently, but I didn't expect that he is still troubled now.

It seems that I need to have a good talk with him later.

However, these words were obviously not something he would say to the brat who was staring at him. He didn't want to say something with the connotation of "you're right" to show weakness.

"Tianhaishu, right?" He raised his eyes, the sharp light was like a white eagle, "Whether my method of running the team is right or not, you are not qualified to judge now. Wait until the team you lead defeats the White Bird "Let's talk about it later."

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"Tianhai, are you okay?" "

Shiyi quietly asked Tianhai, who had been sitting in the study for almost a day.

Ever since he came back from Shiratorizawa yesterday, Tianhai had entered the study room in a dark atmosphere.

Then, page after page of analyzes of different schools, and one plan after another gradually filled the table.

"I'm fine. I want to make that smelly old man look good."

"Yeah! The stage tasks have also been updated.

'Go to the school with the most potential and try to become a coach.' But the task does not specify which school you want to go to."

Shi Yi Looking at the task bar curiously, I am worried that this task will have the same pitfalls as last time?

Tianhai was stunned. The stage tasks were the same as his plan. Is it a coincidence?

Yesterday, I had a half-hour argument with Coach Washi. The two argued over everything from player arrangements to game rhythm to students' psychological counseling.

In the end, it was Saito Akira and Ushijima who pulled them apart one by one.

"No matter how much we talk, it's just talk on paper. You'll know when I lead the team to defeat you."

Tianhai said one last word to Coach Washi, turned around and walked away gracefully.

A myth is left to the members of the Shiratorizawa volleyball team.

However, Amamiki, who had just been crowned a god by the Shiratorizawa team members - the "God of Courage", realized after saying these harsh words that now he was just a polished commander.

With only one junior high school student under his command, he couldn't even participate in the Spring High School Qualifiers.

The best option now is to apply to become a coach at a college in Miyagi Prefecture.

Now that the task Shiyi mentioned happened to coincide with his own ideas, he saved some time to do the stage tasks.

I spent a day analyzing the operating model and main players of Miyagi Prefecture Volleyball School. Tianhai picked through his selections, leaving the last two pieces of paper.

[Aoba Jonishi] and [Wakutanan]

The player he cares about most is "Nakajima Meng".

There was no weak team among the teams that reached the semifinals in the Spring High School Qualifiers, and among them was also the first-year member of Kazumi Minami. The main pick, Takeru Nakajima, is the most eye-catching one.

Not because of his family cheerleaders, of course.

Although he is short in height, he is capable of aerial combat with strong explosive power and jumping ability. And he is still far from his peak. After supplementing his immature skills, and with the endurance and cooperation of the team, it is not difficult to defeat Shiratorizawa.

Not to mention Aoba Castle West.

Amami, who made a bet with Coach Washi, and Aoba Jonishi, who has competed with Shiratorizawa for many years, formed an unbreakable alliance almost instantly.

And compared to Kutanami's "safe" reception, which is actually quite satisfactory, and Nakajima Takeo's attack as the center, Aoki's stable reception, and then the players can think about the strategy and implement it, the upper limit is higher. a lot of.

Putting the analysis paper of the two teams into his backpack, Tian Haishu decided to take a look at the training rhythm of the two teams before deciding which one to apply for.

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"Hey, are there any foreign students in our school? But now During the summer vacation, basically only people from various clubs can come in, and he must be a stranger."

Maebashi Kaixiang, a third-year member of the Aoba Josai Volleyball Club, entered the school gate and looked at the blond foreigner who was communicating with the guard. road.

"Is some club recruiting new members?"

"I'm not sure. Come on, you'll be late soon."

Next to him, Ueda Gosuke shook his head with his hand and looked away from the door.

Tian Haishu broke into a cold sweat while communicating with the guard.

Ever since he told the doorman that he had made an appointment with coach Irihata Nobuteru to watch the volleyball club practice, he was caught by the enthusiastic doorman

and lamented for a long time that Aoba Jonishi was born at the wrong time.

Even though they have Toru Oikawa, the best setter in the prefecture, their old rival Shiratorizawa has a nationally ranked attacker, Wakali Ushijima.

Tenkai, who had never spoken to Iriyata Shinteru at all and was worried about being exposed, became more and more nervous as he talked and quickly interrupted the guard.

"Practice will start soon, I have to go in first. Don't worry, Aoba Castle will definitely defeat Shiratorizawa and enter the country this year."

Then, ignoring the guard who turned into a bead-eyed guard, he slipped into the school gate.