Early in the morning as Class 1A had arrived to their classroom ready for their lesson for the day.
As the teens were chatting , Aizawa came in wearing his normal sleeping bag. The teacher took of the sleeping bag while at the front of the class.
Aizawa says " Looks like everyone is here , now before we start class I have a special announcement ".
While the class wondered what their teacher wanted to say , Aizawa says " In 3 days , you and class B will be pitted against one another in a winner takes all battle royale".
Kirishima says " Alright , let's kick some class B butt".
Kaminari says " We had a hard time against them the first time but it should be easier now".
Aizawa says " It seems you two didn't listen to what I just said".
Kaminari ask " You told us us and class B will be pitted against each other right".
Aizawa says " Yes but it's not a match between classes A and B. It's a battle between each student of the hero course".
The class was shocked by this message as Iida says " So it's going to be like the sports festival ".
Aizawa says " Somewhat but there is a difference. There's only 1 round as each student fights against one another.
The teacher takes a badge from his pocket and adds " The main goal is to defeat your opponent and steal this badge from them".
Yaoyorzu ask " Can I ask why we will be going through this sort of exercise ".
Aizawa responses " We've seen a lot of how you work with teams. But we will focus on your individual abilities. So this is the best way to see what you can do".
While listening to his teacher's instructions Leo thought " So it's basically 1 vs 39 for everyone".
Aizawa adds " After our morning classes today , you will be given 3 days worth of prep time. You can even get training from any of your internships mentors as well ".
As the morning class went on , All of Class 1A were planning and wondering what they will do in the next 3 days.
During Lunch , Deku asked " So Leo what's with the huge amount of food".
As Leo's plate consisted of an eel rice bowl , a bowl of ramen and several salmon rice balls.
Kirishima says " He's preparing for the challenge , this is something you won't expect to happen often".
Tokoyami says " It's been 8 months since Bakugo won the sports festival. So it's naturally that anyone wants to prove their skills ".
After swallowing his food and drinking lemonade, Leo says " They are right Deku , this battle royale is something that will decide are year's best student".
Deku says " Alright then , so what do you plan on doing for training ".
Kirishima says " Since Amajiki has free time , I'm going to spare with him".
Tokoyami says " I plan on working with Ectoplasm for better hand to hand combat abilities ".
Leo says " I would tell you guys , but my training is a secret, though you will find out once I win".
The American got up from his seat and said "Well if you need me I'm going to get ready".
As Leo went back to his dorm room , he locked the door and looked at his whiteboard.
He wrote the names Midoryia, Bakugo, Todoroki, Kirishima, Tokoyami,TetsuTestu, Monoma, Kaibara and Shiozaki under the word avoid at the start.
He thought " These would probably be the worst match ups especially right off the bat".
Under the word threat , Leo wrote the names Honeki , Setsuna , Shoda, Kamikari, Kendo , Rin, Tsunotori , Uraraka, Asui , Iida, Kaminari, Ashido and Yaoyorzu .
He thought " I'd rather not face any of them , but I have a good chance if I go against them from the start".
Under the word challenge he wrote Komori , Kodai , Tsuburaba ,Bondo Yanagi , Aoyama , Shoji , Jiro , Sero .
Leo thinks " They would put up a fight but i have a higher chance at victory ".
Lastly under the word easy he wrote Fukidashi , Kuroiro, Awase, Koda , Sato , Mineta and Hagakure .
Leo smiles and thinks " Either due to lack of combat abilities or quirk being unsuitable for solo fights , these 7 are the best targets to go against at the start. But the question is who to chase".
He crossed out Sato's name thinking " I can beat him in a head to head fight but he'll be at a higher disadvantage the longer this takes place".
Leo then crossed out Hagakure's and Kuroio's names and thinks " Their quirks would allow them to hide away , making it harder to track. Not only that but the could potentially make me bump into a bigger threat while not endangering themselves ".
Leo then crossed both Mineta's and Awases names and thought " With binding quirks these two might be able to turn the tables".
Leo looked towards both Koda's and Fukidashi's names and thinks " If I can deal a chop to their throats, they become powerless. But Fukidashi lacks the physical abilities ".
Leo takes a picture of the board on his phone and then erased it. He thought " Best to get rid of any evidence of my strategy ".
As Leo was about to leave the dorm Deku came back from training.
Deku says " Hey man are you going to train".
Leo says " Yeah , I just needed to come up with a strategy first. But know I can really get to training ".
Deku says " Well best of luck and may the best man win".
As Leo went to the gym he saw Noah standing next to Aizawa.
Noah says " So you needed some last minute training for this exercise ".
Leo says " Come on , after your honeymoon don't you want to help out your favorite nephew ".
Noah puts his hand on Leo's head and says " You're my only nephew, but I guess I could help you out".
Aizawa says " You have the gym reserved for 3 hours , make it count".
As the teacher left Noah says " So on the phone you told me you're quirk awakened in a sense".
Leo says " Yeah , I can transform other people into dinosaurs and control them. But it seems I can only control one or two at a time".
Noah says " Interesting , have your scales finally stuck to a single color"?
Leo somewhat embarrassed says " Not yet , but I don't know why it's so important for my scales to be a single color ".
Noah says " It's because it's a sign of maturity. Once you find your true color , your quirk will be at its strongest ".
As Noah transformed his arm into a larger green scales claw he states " When I turned 16 my scales permanently turned a permanent jade green. But there's a quicker way to get your true scales".
Leo excited says " Alright tell me what to do and I'll do it".
After his nephew finished that sentence, Noah leaped towards him and punched Leo into a wall.
Noah says " The fastest way would basically be to rip away those scales until your true colors show".
Leo covers his whole body in scales and says "if it will get me stronger bring it".
Those three hours passed as Leo's body was wrapped in bandages with only his nose mouth and eyes uncovered.
Noah says " You should probably take it easy , having those scales ripped off you is a painful experience".
Leo confidently says " Please I'm not like you , this pain is nothing compared to a guy like me".
Noah slapped his nephew on the back , forcing Leo to shout out in pain as he falls to the ground.
As Leo was rolling around the floor in agony Noah says " So what was that about pain being nothing , I can't hear you to well due to your screams".
3 minutes later Leo forces himself back up and says " That was just a joke , you know to lighten the mood".
The next day as the class were eating lunch together , Kaminari says " So Leo do you mind telling us what happened last night".
Leo says " Well I went through some training with my uncle , nothing that major".
Kirishima says " Well I think Kaminari meant why you're wrapped in bandages ".
Deku says " Yeah man , what ever training you did this seems to be overkill".
Leo drinks his lemonade and says " That's pretty funny coming from the guy who kept breaking his arms during the first semester ".
Deku says " Alright but still what type of training involves having your body wrapped in bandages ".
Leo says " I can't give you all the details but my body needs time to recover. So for the next two days I'm recovering".
Setsuna goes up to the table and ask the guys " Hey have you guys seen Leo".
Leo says " I don't think I look completely different, it's just my body is wrapped in bandages ".
Setsuna says " It's a decent look but I know what would make it better".
She takes a pen from Deku and writes "Hunk" in english on his forehead.
Deku and the rest explodes in laughter as Leo ask " What did she write on me"?
Setsuna kisses him on the forehead and says " Look in the mirror to find out , see you later".
Leo grabs Deku by the collar and says " Come on what's on my forehead".
Deku whispers it in Leo's ear as the American blushes.
Kaminari says " Even with those bandages it's obvious you're blushing like crazy".
The last two days of preparation had gone by in flash as the morning of the exercise all 40 of the hero students were lined up in their hero gear outside of the forest area.
Vlad King says " As many of you already know is that this is a battle Royale. Each student will be given a badge , the main objective is to take away the badges of everyone else ".
Aizawa says " Even if you lose your badge you can still participate and get someone's else badge".
Present Mic says " You will have five minutes to spread yourselves out how ever you wish. Your times up , the battle will begin ".
All Might says " This event will take place for 2 hours and as long as you have a badge you could pass".
Bakugo asks " And what happens to the one with the most badges".
Aizawa groans and says " That person will be declared the events MVP. Is their any other questions".
As the students were given their badges , Kirishima says " Hey Leo , how much longer are you going to wear those bandages ".
Leo says " Oh yeah , I guess I forgot about these , well time to get this thing off".
Once he took the bandages away from his arms , Leo saw that his arms had several purple scales along it.
Leo thought " Makes sense , my scales used to be either red or blue".
Once all the students gained their badges Present Mic shouts " Go" signaling the students to start the event.