The Volleyball Genius

by Whitewolf52

I don't need validation, His legacies will be written in the victories he earns, not the praises he receives. I don't need sympathy, Pity doesn't change the game. AND I don't need the sentiment, They're nothing but distractions on his way to the top. No one can touch me. He's already in a league of his own. Because I am the best. This is the truth not many can accept.

2. Chapter 2

Chapter 1

A room containing lockers, as in a gymnasium, factory, or school,for changing clothes and for the storage and safekeeping of personal belongings, A place of privacy and supposed peace, Atleast for some people.

Kinoshita: "Hey Naruto, Let's pair up for today's class, Coach said we were doing a match against the third years-" He was cut off when another familiar voice joined in the conversation.

?: "Good to see you two, Kinoshita.. Naruto.." The masculine voice greeted, startling Kinoshita a bit but Naruto wasn't even bothered while he changed into your gym uniform.

Kinoshita: "Daichi-san, So it's you guys after all?" He asked for confirmation as another familiar voice also joined in. He was average in height with a slender build. He has slightly thick eyebrows, light grey hair, and hazel-brown eyes with a birthmark mole under his left eye.

?: "Look who it is! Naruto hey!"

Naruto: "Daichi-san,Sugawara-san.. Nice to see the both of you again, I'll be on my way..." he mumbled before standing up and attempting to leave but was stopped when Daichi placed a hand on his shoulder.

Daichi: "Naruto, There's a practice match on the last day of Golden Week.." He stated, causing Naruto to scoff and brush his hand off his shoulder.

Naruto: "..So what?, I'm not interested.. I'm focused on graduating and getting a job.. Go recruit some other lackey's.."

Daichi: "Even if it's against Nekoma?." He said, successfully halting him from walking away and causing your expression to go stunned.

".. It'll be our first match with them in years, It does pique your interest, right?."

Naruto: "Indeed it does, But like what I said.. I'm not interested.." he mumbled again, A sigh left Daichi and Sugawara's mouth afterwards.

Sugawara: "C'mon Naruto, You've ditched us for a month and you say the same thing.. All that whatever happened in the past doesn't matter to us, right?"

Daichi: "Yeah, If you still like volleyball.. That should be enough reason to come back.." He said as his expression perked up.

"Oh, yeah... We've got some interesting first years joining us-"

Naruto: "-It doesn't matter, So what if the club got new first years? You want me to bond with them? No way.. Besides, What good will a wimpy Ace and a motor-mouthed Libero do? They'll be the reason why the team will fall, Just like last time.. "

Sugawara: "Naruto, They-"

Naruto: "-That match point, He didn't call for a toss, and He couldn't keep the ball in play.. Two of the most essential team players couldn't fulfill their roles.. They're utterly garbage, And I absolutely hate playing with suckers.. Kinoshita's a better spiker and he's not even a regular!.." he scoffed again, gazing at them once more with an intense stare in his eyes before walking off. Kinoshita simply apologizing to them before following behind him.

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Time-skip School Gymnasium

Π?: "Gather 'round!" A teacher who was wearing his gym uniform announced. The students immediately complying as everyone sat around him.

"As you may all know, This will be a joint lesson. Class 4 of the Third year level will be joining with Class 1 of the Second year level.. Coach Harui who supervises PE for Class 4 is currently out of town due to some personal reasons.."

"In place of him, I shall fill in his spot during his time off.. I'll cut the introductions short, For those who don't know me, I am Kiyoshi Itsuki, I graduated with a Bachelor's degree of Physical Education Or BPEd, Address me as Itsuki-sensei.. only.."

Everyone: "Yes, Itsuki-sensei.." Everybody said but with different tones, All ranging from cheerful and bored tones.

Itsuki: "Now then, For today's lesson, Everyone will be participating.. Volleyball, Let's do some brainstorming with what you all know about the activity.. When was volleyball invented and who founded it?" He asked, Everyone literally raising their hands except one student.

"Mr. Uzumaki, Could you give it a try?" He called him, Who was looking off into space and would rather die than speak.

Naruto: "... 1895, invented by William G. Morgan, physical director of the Young Men's Christian Association or the YMCA in Holyoke, Massachusetts.."

Itsuki: "Straight to the point, Goodjob.. What about it? Can you tell me more about the sport? Ooh, Aren't you in the volleyball club?.." He questioned continuously as everyone had their eyes on him.

Naruto: "..It's a sport that uses a ball with the goal to make it hit the opponents side of the court, that's all you need to know.. what more do you want me to say?" He irked, making Kinoshita, Daichi and Sugawara sweatdrop at his tone and answer.

Itsuki: "..*sigh*.. thought so, Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net, As Mr. Uzumaki stated earlier, Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's side of the court and under organized rules. Can anyone give me an example of such a rule?" He asked again, calling one student to another..

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?: "It is legal to contact the ball with any part of a player's body, And it is illegal to catch, hold or throw the ball.."

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?: "A player may not hit the ball twice in succession, And there is only a maximum of three hits per side.."

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Itsuki: "All right, Now that, that's done with.. Let's get into the game shall we, First let's start with some simple stretching.. Everyone has 5 minutes to warm up.. The timer starts now.."

5 minutes later —

"Timer is up! Everyone, Gather 'round!" He announced loudly, everyone complying afterwards.

Itsuki: "All right, For today's lesson Volleyball, In order to get an A, I will have every single one of you perform all the basic skills: serving, passing, spiking, digging, and setting.. We'll pass up on the blocking because I doubt everyone can actually do it.. And for a bonus, The best 12 gets to play two 15-pointer sets.. For fun." He announced as most of them cheered.

—•—•—•—

Timeskip After the Basic skill training

Itsuki: "All right, Everyone good work.. I've successfully recorded everyone's performance today and now, It's time to announce our top 12.. ironically, There are 6 from Class 1 and 6 on Class 4.. To make things easier, We'll have both classes compete with each other.."

?: "Heh? This'll be an easy win for us third years!"

?: "Yeah.. I'm hyped!"

Itsuki: "Let's start with Class 1, with the highest score of... A surprisingly, unbelievable perfect 100 on everything.. Mr. Naruto Uzumaki.." He announced as a deadpan expression formed on his face.

'Just when he decided to lay low and not participate.. he somehow get a perfect score?.. How infuriating..'

Kinoshita: "Nice job, Naruto!" He exclaimed placing a hand on his shoulder.

Itsuki: "With the second highest score.. A 95.. Ms. Rinko Sudō.. Third, with a score of a sharp 90, Mr. Hisashi Kinoshita.. Followed by Ms. Manami Aoki, 89.. Next is Moe Kikuchi, 86.. Last but not the least.. Ms. Nozomi Watabe with a score of 83.. That's the lineup for the second years.."

"Moving on.. The third years, With a score of 98.. Ms. Yui Michimiya.. Followed by Sawamura Daichi, 94.. Then Sugawara Koushi, 93.. Ms. Mao Alhara, also a 90.. Ms. Chizuru Sasaki with a score of 86 and last but not the least.. Mr. Makoto Naoki with an average of.. uh, 80.. That's the line up for each team... You get five minutes to discuss your positions.. Starting now.."

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Rinko: "So what's the plan, Naruto?" She asked, everyone was basically looking at him in anticipation.

Naruto: "Huh? Why me?.. Just because I received a perfect score doesn't mean I get to lead the team.."

Watabe: "But the higher your grade, the better you are.. So what's the plan, boss?"

Naruto: "I'm not leading the team, Hisashi, You do it.." he stated, making the guy panic from surprise.

Kinoshita: "What? No?.. I'm not worthy of being captain.."

Aoki: "You do it, Naruto.. It's not like we don't have experience with playing the game, you know?.."

Watabe: "Yeah!. I agree, It's the team's decision to make you Captain.. Besides, I heard Itsuki-sensei would give an incentive for the winning team.. I think it was a pass for the incoming summative test next week.."

Naruto: "... right, just to be clear and so everyone knows.. I'm doing this for the incentive.. nothing more and nothing less.. Got it?" He grumbled with an annoyed tone, causing them to cheer silently.

"What are your preferred positions?.."

Kinoshita: "Wing spiker.."

Rinko: "... Defense specialist."

Aoki: ".. I play Setter, But I'm also good with being a Middle Blocker.."

Moe: ".. Middle Blocker.."

Watabe: "... I'll be the Libero.."

Naruto: "I see.. I'll play Setter, Kinoshita will act as our Ace.. Watabe, obviously your our Libero and as for everyone else.. split roles..."

Everyone: "Got it!.."

Naruto: "There will be no strategies, Just play liberally and however you wish.. Leave the thinking to me.." he mumbled before hearing a whistle blow.

Everyone's P.O.V

Itsuki: "All right! That's enough discussion times! Team Captains, Come here.." He announced, Naruto walking over to him and unsurprisingly seeing Daichi do the same.

"We'll draw lots.. Heads or tails, Whoever wins gets to serve first.." He informed, him, looking at the other Captain with an unfazed look as he inhabited a smug one.

Daichi: "Heads.."

Naruto: "... go ahead.. It's not like I have a right to pick anyway." He scoffed as the coach flipped the coin, revealing it afterwards and a smirk formed on Naruto face.

"Looks like I'm first.."

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Line–up ( 2nd Year's Team )

Naruto Captain/Setter

Kinoshita Wing Spiker/Ace

Watabe Libero

Rinko Defense Specialist/WS

Moe Middle Blocker/WS

Aoki Middle Blocker/WS

Line–up ( 3rd Year's Team )

Daichi Captain/Defense Specialist

Sugawara Setter

Mao Wing Spiker/Ace

Chizuru Libero

Yui Middle Blocker/WS

Makoto Middle Blocker/WS

In serving position, The coach bounced the ball towards Naruto direction, while he spinned it around. The same smirk on his face was still present as he secretly looked towards the direction where he plan on scoring.

"If there's one thing I know about Naruto's play style–" Daichi & Sugawara

Kinoshita & Rinko: "Naruto! Nice serve!" They both yelled in unison, hands behind their head in a gesture to protect it.

As if on cue, The whistle was finally blown and all of a sudden,everything in his line of sight appeared as if it was in slow motion.

His right hand threw a perfect serve toss up high, The ball was fully visible in his eyes. Gracefully taking a strong first step, his hands moving behind your back as if it was some crows' wings.

Ejecting high enough into the air, The enemy team growing cautious while they prepared themselves for a strong serve receive.

Before anyone even knew it, his palm strongly came in contact with the ball, Everything dramatically freezing in time before instantly, A loud echo sounded, The ball had already hit the enemy grounds, too fast for anyone to even react.

"–His first attack is always a killer!" Daichi and Sugawara

He stood there with his previous expression, satisfied with the display of power he just portrayed, Everyone, even Kinoshita remained stunned.

Watabe: "... that's so cool!" She exclaimed, breaking the frozen atmosphere for his team.

Daichi: "It's all right! We'll get the next one!" He yelled out while clapping his hands to reset everyones mindset.

"What a damn strong serve!.. To think someone like him went to our school.." Mao

"My arms would've shattered if I tried to receive that! very scary.." Yui

'Now then.. See if you can catch my next one.'

1 – 0

Kinoshita: "Naruto! Nice serve!"

Once more, h threw the ball up high, Producing another perfect serve toss, Taking the stance of a jump serve but the only difference is, It was his left hand.

The ball instantly appeared infront of their Libero, Chizuru, Who had an exhilarated look on her face, The ball literally floated centimeters from her face before attempting to dig the ball up using an overhand but it annoyingly slipped her fingers, causing Naruto to score another point.

Naruto's team: "Alright!"

"A jump floater?! That fast?!" Chizuru

"How's that possible?! It only happened in an instant.. he's strong" Rinko

"This is bad.. We'll be left behind at this rate.." Makoto

2 – 0

Watabe & Aoki: "One more nice serve!" They both yelled in unison, Watching his serving form with their faces in awe.

And again, Scarily serving the ball towards the other side, Immediately hitting their court but unfortunately, A red flag was raised, signalling it was out of bounds.

"... Ahh~Lucky.." Sugawara

Naruto: "Damn it!.. I was hoping to score atleast 5.. Oh well, whatever.."

2 – 1

Rinko: "Don't mind.." She assured, patting his on the shoulder with a smile.

"What the hell was that?! It's not even a serve anymore.. It's like a spike!" Daichi

"Now then.. It's my turn for payback!" Mao

Finally, The other team was in line for servicing, Performing a strong jump serve and successfully sending it over to his side of the court.

Watabe, Naruto team's Libero, successfully received it head on, Mao gritted her teeth in frustration while the receiver had a smirk on her face, Perfectly passing the ball towards the setter's position.

'Ooh?..' he pondered, Watching the balls' trajectory before taking an elegant first step, Yet again, surprising Aoki and Sugawara

"His first step was perfect!" Aoki

"Scary..." Sugawara

In a stance to toss, he jumped up, perfectly setting it towards his teams Ace.

Naruto: "Hisashi!" He yelled, Said guy perking up before starting his run up, Jumping vertically while watching the toss, Spiking it into a cross shot, Which Daichi received with ease.

An irk mark appearing on Kinoshita's head and a smirk on Daichi's.

Mao: "Nice receive!" She yelled before also starting her run up, The same vertical jump and into a striking form. Aoki and Moe appearing infront of her with an intent for a shut down. Watabe positioned herself in the line for a cross shot.

A satisfied smirk formed on Naruto face while he continued on watching. Mao did strike for a cross shot, making Watabe receive it but with a little struggle.

Watabe: "Follow through!" She yelled, the ball was high up and wasn't anywhere near the setter's position, But defense specialist, Rinko, was there.

Rinko: "I got–" She was cut off by a familiar setter.

Naruto: "–I got it!" He yelled out, Jumping up and Setting it quickly to Hisashi who was already in mid air.

"One and a half blockers!" Kinoshita

Kinoshita striked it down the ground, Ignoring Yui and Makoto, Almost successfully doing so, But, Chizuru was there, diving in to keep the ball in the air and succeeding, But it's trajectory was off as it was above the net.

Moe was present, She hurriedly pushed the ball straight down the ground and earning a point for the team.

Kinoshita & Aoki: "Nice kill!"

3 – 1

The next set started and it was Rinko's turn to serve, Which she successfully did with a normal overhand serve much to Narut disappointment.

Daichi: "I got it!" He yelled, victoriously receiving the ball and returning it to the Setter's position.

Naruto: "Aoki, Mao.. Wait... Watabe, watch for the cross shot.." he informed while running as they nodded, making way for him and moving aside.

Mao: "Sugawara! Left!" She called, starting her run up and vertically jumping, Naruto , following behind and getting in the way for a line kill.

A smirk formed on his face after leaving a path open for a sharp cross shot, Which she deliberately took. His hands quickly redirected to the side shutting her down and scoring a point.

'Pfft, baited..'

Aoki & Mao: "Total shutdown!" They both yelled in unison, patting you on the shoulder while chuckling.

4 – 1

"This guy.. He purposely left an opening for Mao.. Then blocked it at the last second." Makoto

"He seriously fits any role perfectly! That kill block was superb!.." Yui

Daichi and Sugawara had smirks on their faces, impressed of what he just did.

Mao: "ARgHh! Sorry! That was my bad!" She apologized rather frustrated again. Meanwhile, Naruto team were all hustled in a group circle, talking about what to do next.

Naruto: "I want to try something.. but it would probably cost us a point though..."

Rinko: "If it's just a point then that's fine.. We're ahead anyways.." She reprimanded before everyone else nodded in agreement.

Naruto: "Hisashi.. I'll need your absolute trust with this one.. When Watabe passes the ball onto me, I need you to jump as high as you can and swing, doesn't matter if there are blockers or not.."

Kinoshita: "Um, i'm.. not sure If I could do that.."

Moe: "Don't worry, You can do it Kinoshita!" She assured, the rest of the team doing the same too.

Kinoshita: "..*sigh*..okay.. fine, fine.. I'll do it!. Naruto, You have my 100% trust.." He said, making him nod in agreement before the whistle blew again.

Again, Rinko served the ball through overhand, Chizuru successfully received it and passed it towards the Setter's placement. Who tossed it to Mao again, Mao immediately went with her run up and jumped vertically.

Chizuru: "Three blockers!" She warned, positioning herself under the spiking process to receive the ball if it was shutdown again.

To everyone's surprise, Mao feinted the ball, causing it to go over the block.

Moe & Aoki: "Front! Front!.. Front!" They both yelled in unison, Watabe, the Libero successfully dived in to keep the rally going.

Rinko: "I got it! Naruto!" She called, passing the ball high above him. Taking the perfect first step again and ejecting straight up and in a motion to set.

Naruto: "Hisashi! Get the last hit!" He yelled, tossing the ball towards him, He quickly went with his spiking run up and jumped high, A same three person block appearing in his way.

Watabe: "Three person block!" She also warned, quickly placing herself under the spiking process too.

Kinoshita was getting pressured, The three person block was overpowering him midair as he striked the ball, Unfortunately it got shutdown and onto Watabe's forearms it went.

Rinko: "Again! Again! Naruto!" She yelled, Passing the ball above him, Another smirk formed on his face. The enemy team watched cautiously, Their blockers waiting for him to toss wherever.

Much to their surprise, his hands were in a position to dump the ball, making an accomplished smile form on his teams' faces.

"Seriously?!.." Makoto

"This guy's timing is incredulous!" Yui

"Setter dump!" Aoki

Daichi and Chizuru attempted to dive in and intercept it but the ball was dinked just at the front of their side of the court and behind the blockers, flourishingly ending the rally.

5 – 1

Rinko: "AYE! Nice kill!" She complimented, smacking Naruto playfully on the shoulder again.

Aoki: "Oi, Kikuchi, Do I always look that attractive too when I do a dump?.." She asked in a whispering tone, her hands on her waist as she raised an eyebrow.

Moe: "I have no idea.. But, based on my observations, Male setters do look more appealing when they do something brave like that.." She whispered back making a tickmark form on your forehead before letting a sigh of disbelief out.

Sugawara: "Naruto, Nice kill.." He also commended from the opposite side of the net, Sending him a smile and a thumbs up. Oddly, A frown found it's way up Naruto expression after hearing him.

Naruto: "Shouldn't you be worried?.. You're losing and your team only scored a single point.. And it was from me, accidentally sending a serve out of bounds." He irked as he still kept that gentle smile on his face.

Sugawara: "Yeah, you know, I'm actually impressed.. I never knew you were so good at playing the Setter role, you should come back to the club.. I know you still like volleyball.. It'd be a waste of talent if you didn't.." He said politely again, causing Naruto to grit your teeth in frustration.

Naruto: "Whatever, Sugawara-san.." he mumbled, going back into position as the next set finally started again.

Rinko yet again, Served the ball but this time, It wasn't the usual overhand. She gently tossed the ball up high and slowly ran up, Hitting the ball gently to focus on the contact and killed the spinning momentum, triumphantly servicing a Jump floater, much to everyone's surprise.

Daichi: "All right!" He yelled, moving in position and digging the ball through an overhand and tossing it up high above Sugawara.

Yui, Mao and Makoto all jumped at the same time. The toss going over to Mao again, Who was followed by a two person block.

Mao: "Not this time!" She yelled in determination, strongly slamming the ball through in between Aoki's arms and hitting a straight. Watabe dived in an attempt to save it, but failed.

"All right!" She finally broke through, Her team cheered afterwards.

4 – 2

4

'Ooh?.. Good for you..' he pondered again, observing the opponent's team and seeing Daichi sending a smug look his way, Much to his annoyance.

Naruto: ".. don't go getting big headed now after scoring just one point.." he mumbled to practically no one. The next set starting again.

This time, It was Yui's time to serve. She threw the ball high up into the air, running the jump serving stance and strongly hitting the ball, which Watabe received with ease.

"Good to see you two, Kinoshita.. Naruto.."

Daichi (Flashback)

"Look who it is! Naruto hey!"

Sugawara (Flashback)

'... How infuriating..'

"Naruto, There's a practice match on the last day of Golden Week.."

Daichi (Flashback)

"..So what?–" Naruto (Flashback)

"Even if it's against Nekoma?"

Daichi (Flashback)

'So what if it is, huh?... It's not like Karasuno would win against them'

"It'll be our first match with them in years, It does pique your interest, right?"

'Does it matter?.. The team sucks Daichi-san.. I'm sure you've taken notice... But to be more straightforward, I'll show you what I mean!'

Naruto looked Kinoshita dead in the eye, As if commanding him to jump with him, which he did so. A sudden cold and pressuring atmosphere engulfed the enemy team's side of the court.

'This position...'

"C'mon Naruto, You've ditched us for a month and you say the same thing–"

Sugawara (Flashback)

"Yeah, If you still like volleyball.. That should be enough reason to come back.."

Daichi (Flashback)

'...This timing...'

"Oh, yeah... We've got some interesting first years joining us–"

Daichi (Flashback)

"...I absolutely hate playing with suckers!"

Naruto (Flashback)

'.. This angle... It's perfection!'

As if on cue, The ball left Naruto hands, dramatically leaving a circle of smoke and was speedily tossed towards Kinoshita's palm who unknowingly spiked it in an instant.

Everyone, and I mean everyone, had their eyes wide open. Ultimately shocked of what had just occurred. Definitely speechless.

Kinoshita: "What the–.. It hit my hand." He mumbled also in a state of shock before looking at him.

Naruto: "...Of course it did, I told you to trust me, did I not?–.." he were cut off when a playful smack hit your shoulder again.

Rinko: "What the heck was that, You volleyball monster.." She questioned surprised before chuckling.

Aoki: "Incredible! I've never seen anything like that, Naruto! How'd you pull that off?! Y-you're definitely a high-caliber Setter!"

Watabe: "Mm-hmm.. Putting myself in the enemy Libero's position, that would be impossible to receive.."

Moe: "I think.. No, I can't block something like that, Heh, It's impossible.."

Naruto: "I'll take your compliments anytime.. For now, We've got an assignment to get over with.. I want those incentives.. That's the only reason I'm doing this.."

Kinoshita: "You're seriously using that for a motivation?" He questioned before chuckling along with the others.

Naruto: "What motivation?.. I don't need that, If I want something done, I'll do it with all my abilities.."

Kinoshita: "Hey Naruto.. You know, you're socializing really well today... You should speak like that every time.."

Naruto: "Idiot.. I'm only doing this because I want to.. I can socialize pretty well, But I'm just too lazy most of the time.." As if on cue, The whistle was blown again, signalling the start of the next set.

"For now, Let's win this.."

Everyone: "Understood, Captain!" They all yelled in unison, hyping you up even more.

Timeskip A couple of sets later

The ball was in the air, Over Naruto side of the court, Watabe had just received a spike from the enemy's Ace, Mao, who gritted her teeth in frustration again.

Rinko: "Got it! Naruto, get the last hit!" She yelled, passing the ball over towards him.

Starting with his run up, he jumped vertically, A three person block also doing the same and in a motion to shut him down.

Watabe: "Follow through! Three person block!" She warned, Positioning herself under the spike for guarding purposes.

Then, he purposely blasted the ball onto Makoto'shand successfully performing a rebound, he moved backwards, In a receiving form.

Naruto: "Aoki!" He yelled, Passing her the ball while she went into a setting stance.

Aoki: "Naruto!" She yelled back, Setting the ball towards his direction, Finally, he ran up again, taking a very strong first step and booming into the sky, spiking the ball above the block and showcasing a razor sharp line shot.

14 – 11

"That went above us!" Yui

"He's really amazing, Damn it!" Mao

Aoki: "Nice kill!" She exclaimed, smacking him lightly on the shoulder. Everyone was definitely getting exhausted, After playing for some time now.

Naruto: "We're at match point.." he blurted out, squatting down and drenched in sweat.

Kinoshita: "What? You're not tired, Are you? It's only the first set.. There's still another one.. Everyone's only getting fired up.." He stated, offering a hand to help him on his feet, which he took anyways and stood up.

Itsuki: "Team Captains!.." He called, You and Daichi walking over to him in compliance.

"I've got a meeting scheduled in a few minutes, We're gonna have to abandon the second set and just focus on this one.. I would like it if one of you could seal the deal.."

Naruto & Daichi: "Yes.."

Istuki: "After this.. splendid game of volleyball, wrap up and head back to your locker rooms and change.. then go to your respective classrooms, Sawamura.. I'm putting you incharge of everyone, okay?"

Daichi: "Yes!" He replied before Itsuki nodded and jogged away. Becoming the reason why the two of them walked back to their teams to explain.

Naruto: "We can forget the second set, It's not happening.." he stated bluntly, much to their confusion.

Moe: "What? Why?.. I was just getting fired up too.. That's disappointing."

Naruto: "Well, get more disappointed, I'm serving.." Then, As if on cue, The whistle finally sounded, signaling the start of the match.

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The ball was bounced to Naruto by a random classmate, spinning it around in your hands before the whistle sounded again. A tense atmosphere immediately engulfing the whole court.

"He's definitely doing it again.." Daichi

"Here it comes!.." Chizuru

A calm breath exited his mouth, his eyes shooting open before throwing the ball in the air. Executing another serve toss of absolute perfection using his right hand.

Leaning forward and taking two big and strong run up steps, ejecting high up on the last one. A perfect serving form once more. Before harshly striking it across.

"Right in-between! That's a good spot!" Rinko.

Daichi quickly came in contact with the strong jump serve, directing it up high as he got temporarily blasted away.

Chizuru: "Chance ball!" She declared, gently passing it onto Sugawara who quickly tossed it towards their Ace, Mao, who jumped vertically again, spiking it into a cross shot which Watabe finally received easily.

Watabe: "Naruto!" She called, watching him travel through the court, Jumping up and tossing it towards Aoki, who attempted to spike it but was blocked by Makoto who tried to slam it down but again, Watabe was there, waiting. Keeping the ball in play.

Rinko: "Kinoshita! Last hit!" She yelled aswell, passing the ball to the guy, Aiming to spike it, A two person block went against his way, in a motion to shut him down too.

Surprisingly, He feinted the ball over the block, Chizuru dived in to save it, And Daichi followed through and passed it to Sugawara who setted towards Makoto.

Moe: "No you don't!" She protested, Jumping against Makoto to block him, unfortunately, He was able to get pass with a cross shot.

But thankfully, Rinko was there and received it perfectly, Getting the ball very high up. Instantly, the same sudden tense and cold atmosphere engulfed the enemy team.

Watching Naruto observe the ball, Everybody's eyes instantly widening, Naruto and Kinoshita looking at each other again. Kinoshiya jumped up, with Naruto doing the same in a perfect setting stance.

".. I.. really love being the hero.." Kinoshita

"Crap! This is bad!" Daichi

'..THIS POSITION...'

"He's doing it again!" Rinko

"What a sight.." Aoki

'... THIS TIMING... THIS ANGLE..'

"Here it comes!" Chizuru

Yui: "Total defense!" She yelled, Makoto, Sugawara and her, running up to Kinoshita for a triple block. Chizuru positioning herself behind them for a good view.

"GO FOR IT! Naruto!" Naruto's team

'It's perfect!'

Once more, In a split second, The ball ejected from his hands dramatically leaving a circle of smoke, speedily launching accurately against Kinoshita's spiking palm which slammed it onto the enemy's side of the court in an instant. Scoring the match point.

15 – 11

"𝙴𝚗𝚍"