# WebtoonLib — Haikyu #231

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

## Chapter
- number: 231
- release_date: 2025-05-29

### Summary
Facing the direct consequences of his ambition, Shouyou Hinata is confronted by the camp's organizers after crashing the exclusive first-year training event. Under the harsh judgment of Coach Washijou, who believes Hinata is nothing without Kageyama, and the amused gaze of Kei Tsukishima, Hinata is forbidden from participating. In a powerful display of humility and uncrushable drive, he accepts his punishment. With the reluctant approval of a stern Takeda-sensei, Hinata declares himself a ball boy, ready to turn his humiliating exclusion into a unique opportunity for growth.
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- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- Hinata accepts the role of ball boy after being denied participation as a player.

### Characters involved
- Yuutarou Kindaichi — Supporting
- Kei Tsukishima — Supporting
- Tanji Washijou — Supporting
- Ittetsu Takeda — Supporting
- Shouyou Hinata — Main

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
Facing the direct consequences of his ambition, Shouyou Hinata is confronted by the camp's organizers after crashing the exclusive first-year training event.

### Spoiler summary
Facing the direct consequences of his ambition, Shouyou Hinata is confronted by the camp's organizers after crashing the exclusive first-year training event. Under the harsh judgment of Coach Washijou, who believes Hinata is nothing without Kageyama, and the amused gaze of Kei Tsukishima, Hinata is forbidden from participating. In a powerful display of humility and uncrushable drive, he accepts his punishment. With the reluctant approval of a stern Takeda-sensei, Hinata declares himself a ball boy, ready to turn his humiliating exclusion into a unique opportunity for growth.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Haikyu #231](/series/haikyu-60d784/chapter-231)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/haikyu-60d784

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