El Nekoma se enfrenta a su amigo y rival, el Fukurōdani, en las eliminatorias de la prefectura de Tokio. Los dos equipos son oponentes formidables, ya que conocen perfectamente las fortalezas y debilidades del otro. En el camino, ambos deberán resolver problemas dentro de su propio equipo para poder obtener la victoria.

Tras perder ante el Fukurōdani, la ultima oportunidad del Nekoma para los nacionales radica en una victoria contra el complicado Nohebi. Un equipo que no tiene miedo en usar métodos oscuros para obtener una ventaja. Para empeorar las cosas, el Nekoma pierde a su estrella por lesión y el resto del equipo deberá dar un paso al frente para llenar el hueco.

The match with Inarizaki High at the Spring Tournament finally begins. Karasuno is overpowered by the supreme Miya Twins and the Inarizaki cheer section taking over the venue. It was then that a certain someone arrived in the stands...

Because of Yamaguchi's service ace at the end of the first set, Karasuno is able to get set point first. However, Inarizaki then starts targeting Tanaka, who seems a bit off his game. How will Tanaka deal with this pressure?

In their match against Inarizaki, Karasuno manages to take the first set. Meanwhile on another court, Nekoma High School was going up against Ishikawa’s team, Sarukawa Tech. They’re both known for their defense. Who will come out the victor?

ekoma and Sarukawa Tech both show no signs of slowing down. They realize that Sarukawa is trying to wear down Kenma’s stamina, so Kenma comes up with a plan...

Nekoma High School moves to the 3rd round after defeating Sarukawa High School. Meanwhile, Karasuno and Inarizaki head into their second set and Miya Atsumu starts to target Nishinoya with his serves.

Karasuno starts to break down Inarizaki's dominance with Kageyama's serves. And to counter that, Inarizaki sends in their captain, Kita Shinsuke to get their rhythm back.

Inarizaki starts to turn things around with Miya Atsumu's serves. Suddenly, there is a play that changes the flow of the game.

The third set is reaching its end. Karasuno is able to take back the flow of the game with Hinata's receive and even though they show great offense and defense, Inarizaki gets a match point. With the game so down to the wire, the setter Kageyama decides to do a certain play...

The game is now in a deuce with both teams are pushed to their limits to try to get that one final point. This match against Inarizaki brings out everything that both teams have to the very end!

The Miyagi Prefecture Inter-High is now over. Hinata, Kageyama, and the other members of Karasuno have a lot on their minds...