: The team encounters Wakatoshi Ushijima , the "Super Ace" of Shiratorizawa, who dismisses Karasuno as "concrete," prompting Hinata's legendary declaration that they will beat him and go to nationals. Volume 26: "Battle Lines" (戦線, Sensen )
: In a selfless moment, Sugawara tells Ukai to choose Kageyama, acknowledging Kageyama 's superior technical skill while promising to be ready whenever the team needs a change in pace. : The team encounters Wakatoshi Ushijima , the
: Coach Ukai is tasked with deciding who will be the official starting setter for the upcoming matches: the veteran Kosuke Sugawara or the genius rookie Tobio Kageyama . : The team encounters Wakatoshi Ushijima