# WebtoonLib — Haikyu #260

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

## Chapter
- number: 260
- release_date: 2025-05-29

### Summary
Karasuno's national tournament debut against Tsubakihara Academy immediately showcases the fruits of their divergent training. While Tobio Kageyama's genius is already being acknowledged from the stands by rivals like Atsumu Miya, it is Shouyou Hinata who delivers the first big surprise. Putting his "ball boy" training into action, Hinata stuns the court with a newfound ability to read plays and execute a perfect receive, proving his evolution from a simple weapon into a well-rounded player. His hard-won observational skills are now on full display, turning his previous humiliation into a formidable new asset for the team.
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- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- Hinata demonstrates his 'split-step' and improved receiving skills learned during his ball-boy stint.
- Karasuno begins their first match at Nationals against Tsubakihara Academy.

### Characters involved
- Atsumu Miya — Supporting
- Tobio Kageyama — Main
- Shouyou Hinata — Main

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
Karasuno's national tournament debut against Tsubakihara Academy immediately showcases the fruits of their divergent training.

### Spoiler summary
Karasuno's national tournament debut against Tsubakihara Academy immediately showcases the fruits of their divergent training. While Tobio Kageyama's genius is already being acknowledged from the stands by rivals like Atsumu Miya, it is Shouyou Hinata who delivers the first big surprise. Putting his "ball boy" training into action, Hinata stuns the court with a newfound ability to read plays and execute a perfect receive, proving his evolution from a simple weapon into a well-rounded player. His hard-won observational skills are now on full display, turning his previous humiliation into a formidable new asset for the team.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Haikyu #260](/series/haikyu-60d784/chapter-260)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/haikyu-60d784

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