The next area the group went to was a fiery region of scorched earth, the center of it being a volcano.
"Hoo-Wee, you talk about taking the best of fire and brimstone, this is it." Gemini said.
"Not many of us can withstand this kind of heat, so whoever is down there will need to be very careful." Sectonia said.
"Kokoro should go. She's a dragon and her race are resistant to heat." Connor said.
"Makes a lot of sense when you think about it." Lloyd said.
"I'll go with her. To make sure she stays safe." Todoroki said.
"Very well. Good luck to the two of you." Jexi said as they headed out.
"Why did you choose to go with me?" Kokoro asked.
"Honestly...I owe your leader a small debt from before." Todoroki said.
"You mean...at the sports festival right?" Kokoro asked.
"Yes. He and Midoriya saved me. I owe them both my thanks for what they've done." Todoroki said.
"I see. Well, it's still nice to have someone with me." Kokoro said. "Especially considering the hostile area where we are."
"True. But I'm sure you could have handled yourself without anyone with you. You're more powerful than you give yourself credit for." Todoroki said.
"This coming from a finalist talking to someone who couldn't make it past the first round." Kokoro said, chuckling at her own words. "But you're right. I just need to be more vigilant."
"Yes. That is true. Especially now. I think I heard something." Todoroki said as they saw a large creature roaming behind the rock formation before walking out from behind was a giant turtle. It roared at them as lava fired from his back and mouth.
"Well, this is interesting." Kokoro said.
"Seems evolution of its species has given it the powers of the volcano." Todoroki said. "Even so...it's still a beast."
"So, what will we be tested on this time?" Kokoro asked.
The Volcano turtle looked at both Todoroki and Kokoro. It let out a howl as lava erupted from its back.
"Stay still." Todoroki said using his right side as ice erupted across the ground, freezing the turtle's feet. But the turtle's high body heat allowed it to melt itself out. "Seems ice isn't going to work against it this time."
"We'll need a different approach, then." Kokoro said.
"I'll keep its focus distracted. When I do, attack." Todoroki said as he ran in, hitting the turtle with fire as it focused on him.
Kokoro took a deep breath as she took in Todoroki's words, and let out a super hot breath at the turtle. The turtle took both attacks as he was swathed in flames.
"Seems its body is as hard as its shell. Hmm. I have an idea. I'm going to freeze one side of it and when I say so, push against the other side." Todoroki said.
"You got it." Kokoro said.
Using his Right side again, Todoroki then fired a blast of ice as he froze half of the turtle's body. "Kokoro now! Tip it over!"
Kokoro charged at the unfrozen side and dealt a blow of powerful force. With that force, she was able to knock the turtle over as it was stuck, flat on its back and unable to move as it futilely tried to get back on its feet.
"Well, that takes care of that." Kokoro said. "But what if it just propels itself with its lava?"
"That's why this position is perfect." Todoroki said as the turtle did so, only to launch itself high into the air as it fell into the ocean by the coast.
"The Ocean? Isn't that where the last beast is at? Talk about a coincidence." Kokoro said.
"Yes. Though our turtle friend will likely crawl back out and go into hibernation." Todoroki said.
The turtle soon did so as it coughed a bit before coming inland as it retreated into its shell. As it did, the volcano soon calmed down and became less active.
"Things are finally starting to calm down. Just one more to go." Kokoro said.
"Yep. And our final beast...lies deep on the bottom of the sea floor." Todoroki said.