# WebtoonLib — Haikyu #226

## Series
- title: Haikyu
- slug: haikyu-60d784

## Chapter
- number: 226
- release_date: 2025-05-29

### Summary
In the emotional aftermath of their victory over Nohebi, Nekoma's third years share a heartfelt, tearful moment. Captain Tetsurou Kuroo earns immense respect for his maturity and sportsmanship, praising the skill of his defeated opponents despite their manipulative tactics. As an ecstatic Hinata celebrates from the sidelines, Kenma sends a message that gives his rival goosebumps, officially setting the stage for their fated "Battle of the Garbage Dump." The chapter also provides a brief, humanizing glimpse of Nohebi's captain Suguru Daishou with his girlfriend Mika, before concluding with the significant appearance of Itachiyama's ace, Kiyoomi Sakusa.
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- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- Kiyoomi Sakusa of Itachiyama Institute, one of the top three aces in Japan, is introduced.

### Characters involved
- Kiyoomi Sakusa — Supporting
- Mika Yamaka — Supporting
- Suguru Daishou — Supporting
- Kenma Kozume — Supporting
- Tetsurou Kuroo — Supporting

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
In the emotional aftermath of their victory over Nohebi, Nekoma's third years share a heartfelt, tearful moment.

### Spoiler summary
In the emotional aftermath of their victory over Nohebi, Nekoma's third years share a heartfelt, tearful moment. Captain Tetsurou Kuroo earns immense respect for his maturity and sportsmanship, praising the skill of his defeated opponents despite their manipulative tactics. As an ecstatic Hinata celebrates from the sidelines, Kenma sends a message that gives his rival goosebumps, officially setting the stage for their fated "Battle of the Garbage Dump." The chapter also provides a brief, humanizing glimpse of Nohebi's captain Suguru Daishou with his girlfriend Mika, before concluding with the significant appearance of Itachiyama's ace, Kiyoomi Sakusa.

## Status
- data_status: complete
- summary_status: generated
- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Haikyu #226](/series/haikyu-60d784/chapter-226)
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