A/N: Hello, readers! Welcome to the first chapter of season four! Enjoy!

edited on february 19th, 2022 @ 7:41am

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CHAPTER FORTY-THREE - INTRODUCTIONS

"SO, THERE'S A NEW LITTLE GIANT, HUH?"

Takashi looked over at Tenma. "Apparently so." Takashi replied. "Ten, why aren't you more upset about this?"

"It was bound to happen eventually, Kashi. It's been 5 years. Someone better has taken that title." Tenma answered.

"I'm seriously pissed." Takashi grunted. "Just how good is this kid?!"

"You told me he was invited to that All-Japan Youth Camp, right? You'll find out there." Tenma said.

"It seems an actual Little Giant and an Emperor will meet. Just like us." Takashi mumbled.

"Didn't you say the same thing about Tobio and Hinata?"

"Yeah, but Hinata is a middle blocker, not a wing spiker like how you were." Takashi reminded him.

"Hey, Kashi. Don't go off on this kid, okay?"

"I won't!"

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Meanwhile, Tsukishima and Yamaguchi walked into a convenience store Hinata was in. "The place that Kageyama's going for training camp is supposed to be amazing, right?" Yamaguchi questioned.

"It's Tokyo's National Training Center." Tsukishima pointed out.

"Yeah, that!" Yamaguchi stated. "That's also where current Olympic players like Coach Takashi train, right? I'd love to go there someday."

"Why not sneak in?" Tsukishima joked.

Yamaguchi laughed. "Yeah, I'd be arrested on the spot." He replied.

Hinata then came out of an aisle. "Let's all just have fun here, Hinata." Yamaguchi told him. Hinata however, ignored him and walked right past the trio.

"You say fun but, you guys are just gonna be practicing." Tsukishima stated.

"Well, yeah." Yamaguchi agreed.

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Tobio was at the train station wearing his volleyball jacket before he took out the piece of paper from his pocket.

"This is the route from Tokyo Station."

"JR... U... Uto...?"

"Need some help?"

Tobio jumped back when an arm was swung over his shoulder, only to be relieved when it was just his older brother wearing his Team Japan volleyball jacket.

"Nii-san, it's just you. What are you doing here?" Tobio questioned.

"Is it a crime to make sure my baby brother gets to the training center on time? I know how you are with your sense of direction." Takashi responded.

Tobio gave him a blank look. "Tenma-nii forced you didn't he?" He asked, making Takashi get taken aback.

"That's not the point, Tobio. I would've done it even if he didn't. Now, let's go."

The two brothers began walking side by side. "I only got invited because of your recommendation, did I?" Tobio asked.

"I have no idea what you're talking about." Takashi places his hands in his jacket. "I told you I wanted you to grow on your own without my help, right? Coach Hibarida invited you without my influence."

"If you say so..."

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"Hinata infiltrated a rookie training camp?" Takashi let out a laugh as Ukai was telling him what had happened. "Man, that's hilarious!"

"This is not a laughing matter, Takashi!" Ukai shouted over the phone.

"Well, at least he didn't infiltrate the All-Japan Youth Camp." Takashi commented. "Glad to know that he's not stupid enough to go that far."

"Like that's any better! He shouldn't be infiltrating any camps at all!"

"Well, what does the old man Washijo say about this whole thing? I bet he was pretty pissed."

Takashi heard Ukai sigh on the other end. "He's letting Hinata stay as a ball boy." He answered.

"Hmm... shocking."

"I'll let you go, Takashi. I know you're going to be busy."

"Yeah."

Takashi hangs up the phone as him and Tobio had finally arrived at the National Training Center. "I'm gonna head on in. I'll see you in a bit, Tobio." He informed.

"Right."

Takashi went on ahead into the building, leaving his younger brother outside.

"Karasuno High School Volleyball Club..."

Tobio heard an unfamiliar voice from behind him, seeing a male with black, wavy hair and two moles on the right side of his forehead. He wore a white mask over his mouth as well as a yellow and green tracksuit, with 'Itachiyama' written on the back.

"You're from that team that beat Wakatoshi-kun."

"That's... Sakusa Kiyoomi from Itachiyama Institute. He's one of the top three spikers in Japan, and he's the only second-year here. And I get to watch him up close." Tobio thinks to himself.

"I'm Kageyama Tobio, and I'm a first-year from Karasuno High School! I'm a setter! It's nice to meet you!" Tobio introduced himself as he bowed.

"Kageyama? You're related to that pro setter on the National Team? I didn't even know he had a little brother." Sakusa muttered before walking past him.

Tobio straightened back up. "I have a feeling I'm going to be getting that a lot... but still, I'm getting excited!" He thought before following Sakusa into the building.

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"Huh? Are you serious?" Miura asked after Takashi had told him and Matsuda about what happened.

"Yeah."

"Damn. Didn't know he had the guts to do that. I bet Washijo-sensei really gave him a lecture." Miura sighed out.

"Actually, he's letting Hinata stay at the camp as a ball boy, according to Keishin." Takashi shrugged.

"Huh? Really?" Miura hummed. "That's so not like Washijo-sensei to do that... I wonder what he has planned."

"You and me both."

Meanwhile, Tobio walks into the gym, noticing that the gym floor was not hardwood.

"Apparently footage from the court shows up on that screen with a 6-second delay at all times."

"Wow."

"So you can thoroughly examine your plays."

"That's awesome!"

"Gather round!"

All of the players gathered together.

"Now then... Let's have a word from the Japan Olympic Men's Team's Coach, Hibarida. If you would." Hitaki announced.

All-Japan Boys' Youth Team Coach.
Hitaki Kotaro.

"Sure thing." Hibarida stepped up.

Japan Olympic Men's Volleyball Team Coach.
Hibarida Fuki.

"Let's see... I'm sure you're tired of us old guys talking, so I'll keep it short. "The Japan Team crumbles before height and strength." That phrase is pretty outdated now." Hibarida spoke. "Skills and talents aren't meant to be had. They're meant to be shown. When you go up against the world, make sure you go berserk. Let's prove to everyone that volleyball is way more interesting than they thought."

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A/N: First chapter of season four is finished! Yes, I am updating three chapters in one day. Thanks for reading!

Word Count: 1074 words.