Hello again, my adoring fans. This second week went even better than I could have hoped. This story got more views in the first three hours after chapter two released than in the first week it came out. Then Sunday got more than double the total views of every day before it combined. There are now 131 of you following it, and 89 have put it on their favorites list. In total, almost 1,500 people from 48 countries have read this story, and I'd just like to take a minute to thank each and every one of you. I only have 12 reviews so far, but they're all positive, so that's cool.
Now, for a bit of a disclaimer. This chapter is long, coming in at 5,180 words of actual story, but a lot of it is exposition, some of which you may already know. It contains a very detailed explanation of how Izuku's Quirk functions, that you've seen in previous author's notes, or guessed for yourselves. But not everyone reads AN's these days, and the description in this chapter is very in-depth, taking up the first quarter or so. Still, I hope you enjoy this chapter as much as the last two, and I'll see you all again at the end.
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'Izuku Midoriya, you will be the next Symbol of Peace.'
Izuku awoke to the sound of his alarm, which confused him for a moment as it was Saturday. Then, as he rubbed the sleep out of his eyes, he remembered his conversation with All Might the night before. Jumping out of bed, he quickly began to prepare for the day ahead. He showered, dressed and ate a quick breakfast before writing a note saying that he had gone out for a while and would call if he needed anything. Right before he opened the door though, a voice spoke up from behind him.
"Oi, where are you going, nerd!" Katsuki called out, startling the boy.
"J-just taking a morning run, nothing special," he replied, turning back to face the explosive teen. "What are you doing up so early?"
"Ya know, you may be a super genius, but you have no idea how to tell a lie properly," the blond said bluntly, ignoring Izuku's question.
"I'm going out to meet a friend."
"I'm right here."
"I have other friends, Kacchan."
"No you don't."
"I, uh, wellgottagobye!" Izuku panicked, rushing out the front door before Katsuki could react.
He ran down the street towards the beach, not even taking the time to close the door behind him. Had he been paying more attention, he might have felt the burning red eyes watching him, or heard the soft footsteps following him from a short distance away. But he wasn't paying attention, and that inattentiveness would alter the boy's world for the second time in as many days.
Dagobah Municipal Beach Park, 7:59AM...
Reaching the agreed upon meeting place with a minute to spare, Izuku took a deep breath and looked out over the park.
What had once been a beautiful place for couples and families to come and enjoy the ocean had been turned into a a place now referred to simply as 'The Junkyard'. Due to the currents in the area, anything dumped at sea within a ten mile radius washed up here. At first, people had tried to clean up the trash, but as more and more piled up, they all gave up. Nowadays, anything people didn't want anymore ended up here. It was sad, but nothing could be done about it because it was impossible to prove where any of it came from.
"It's sad, isn't it?" a soft voice asked, pulling him out of his thoughts.
Turning to his right, Izuku saw All... no, Mr. Yagi, standing next to him, a slight frown upon his usually vibrant face.
"Y-yeah, it is," he said nervously, looking back at the garbage-strewn sands. "So, what did you want to talk about?"
"You remember what I told you on the rooftop, about how I don't have much time left as the world's Symbol of Peace?"
"Yeah, but what does that have to do with me?"
"I also said that my power was like a torch, passed from one person to the next. After what you did yesterday for your friend, and what you said about the true meaning of Heroism, I've decided that you are a worthy candidate to receive 'One For All'."
"Are you, I mean, is this... Wait you heard me talking to Death Arms? Oh crap, that means those reporters heard it too, which means he might get in trouble. I didn't think about who was around to hear that, I was just so..."
"Kid, you seriously have to stop doing that," Toshinori sighed, lightly shaking the boy's shoulders. "It's fine, the press was too focused on me to pay any attention to your scathing criticism of the other Heroes. Now, about my offer?"
"S-sorry, Mr. Yagi, sir. It's just, are you sure I'm the right person for this? I mean, there are plenty of people better suited for it than me."
"And that's why you're the best person for it. Because even now, being offered the chance to be the greatest Hero in the world, you're more concerned about the well-being of others. Compassion, humility, integrity, perseverance. These are the traits that make a true champion. You may not be ready today, but you have the potential to rise above even someone like me if you put your mind to it."
"Okay, if you believe in me, I promise you won't be disappointed. I'll do whatever it takes to be worthy of this honor."
"Excellent, I knew you wouldn't let me down. Before we start, there are a few things I need to know about you though. Firstly, what all does your Quirk do exactly?"
"Of course. At it's core, 'Analysis' is a fairly simple Mutation Type Quirk. It improves all of my brain functions, like memory, sensory input and intellect. In fact, I can remember everything that's ever happened to me since the day it developed. It was Friday, March 19, 2247, at 8:23:18AM. The wind was blowing at 2.4953MPH NE, and the temperature was..."
"I get it, focus on the present now."
Shaking his head, Izuku returned to his explanation.
"Like I said, it improved my senses. But not just the traditional five senses they teach in grade school. It also improved things like equilibrioception, thermoception, proprioception and chronoception. My sensitivity to changes in barometric pressure and electric fields are also superior to the average person."
"Do you mind using smaller words? I'm not dumb by any means, but I'm also not a doctor or anything, and some of that sentence went right over my head."
"Basically, my sense of balance, temperature, self-awareness, and time are all improved. I can also feel things like when a storm is coming, or the wind changes. When I pulled Kacchan down to the ground yesterday, it was because I felt the displacement of the air caused by the Sludge Villain's tendril trying to grab us."
"That's actually really impressive. You also said something about electric fields?"
"Yeah, kinda. Unlike sharks or dolphins, humans don't have a special organ dedicated to the detection of electric fields. But, if I focus really hard, I can feel the tingle of things like radio waves or the nerve impulses of people nearby. It's not very strong, and I have better ways of telling if people are nearby, but I have been able to fine tune it to where I can listen to Present Mic's radio show in my head, so that's cool."
"I thought you said it was a simple Quirk. This is a lot of stuff to process."
"'At it's core,' I said. I've spent the last decade improving it as much as I could. Which brings me to the part that sets my Quirk apart from other Mental Quirks," Izuku said with a smirk, removing his sunglasses. "My eyes. You know in movies, when people have to get scanned by some sci-fi device and they show that by using red or green laser beams? That's basically what my eyes do. A quick look will tell me all the vital information about a person, and prolonged eye contact, as you may recall, allows me to read their surface thoughts. But people aren't the only things I can scan. One of my Special Moves is Structural Analysis, and it allows me to see the flaws or weak points of buildings or people, as well as their chemical composition."
"All right, slow down. You're only 14 and you can do all that with your Quirk? It seems almost a bit overpowered, don't you think?" Toshinori asked incredulously, staring in shock at the kid next to him.
"Not entirely. Like I said, I've put in a lot of work to get to this point. The Quirk gives me a photographic memory, but I'm the one who put in the effort to read through the medical journals and weather reports and history books to compile the database of information in my head. It improved my balance, but I was the one who went out to watch Pro Heroes and master martial artists to observe how to use my body as a weapon."
"Wait, are you saying you're equal to a master martial artist?"
"No. I've analyzed the fighting styles of seven Pro Heroes and sixteen master martial artists, and can accurately describe and perform their moves, but in a one on one fight, I'd lose easily. Knowing how to do something and having the strength to do it are two separate things. While I have seen a Tenth Dan Black Belt win a spar against Crimson Riot, my own strength is at a blue belt level, so I wouldn't have stood a chance."
"I see. You really are a dedicated young man, Midoriya."
"Thank you. People always say things like 'Oh my, what a powerful Quirk' or 'You're so lucky, you're Quirk makes life so easy.' But that's not true at all. Quirks are only as strong as the person using them."
"Well spoken, my boy. Now, you said that Structural Analysis was one of your Special Moves. How many do you have?"
"Just one more. And then my explanation will be done. It's my most often used ability, because it makes life just a little bit easier. I call it Sit-Rep, which is short for situational report. It mainly functions like a GPS in my head. By studying local maps, reading traffic reports and walking the streets myself, I can calculate the most efficient route to any location in the Greater Tokyo Area. It also tells me the time and weather. On the more Heroic side of things, it can also be used to tell me how many people are in my field of view and what their physical condition is. And that's everything. I have one or two ideas for potential improvements, but they haven't panned out in testing yet."
"Quite an interesting ability, I must say. Now I suppose it's my turn to explain the intricacies of One For All."
"Actually, it would be easier to just have you demonstrate it. Like I mentioned earlier..., oh wait, I forgot that part. You interrupted my description of Structural Analysis, and I got sidetracked for a while. I can learn the name of a Quirk with a glance, but not how it works. With Structural Analysis though, I can. Remember when I mentioned that I'd analyzed a bunch of different fighting styles? I can do the same thing with Quirks. Obviously I can't use them, but I can learn their strengths and weaknesses, as well as how they can be utilized more efficiently."
"Very well then. Watch closely, Young Midoriya," the man said, rising to his feet.
Izuku stood up as well, and prepared to witness the arrival of the greatest Hero in the world.
Toshinori shook the sleep out of his left leg, stretched his arms up over his head and took a deep breath. He let his mind clear as he felt the flames of his power warm him from the inside out. He felt his muscles expand and his blood flow increase. And just like that, where there had been a frail, emaciated man a few moments earlier, now stood the Symbol of Peace, All Might, in all his glory.
"THE FU...!"
*SNAP* *BOOM* *CRASH*
All Might quickly shifted back to his small form as he and Midoriya ran towards the source of the disturbance. There, at the base of a tree, was an angry blond lying on his back muttering obscenities.
"Ka-kacchan, what are you doing here?" Izuku wondered aloud, reaching down to help his brother up.
"What am I doing here?! The real question is what the fuck are you doing here with Him?!" Katsuki replied, pointing over at Toshinori, who had finally caught up to the green-haired boy.
"Look, kid, I don't know what you think you saw, but there's a perfectly reasonable explanation for..." The skinny man tried to say, before the explosive teen cut him off.
"You're All Might," was his simple response. He said it with a finality that left no room for debate.
Before the Hero had a chance to speak up, Izuku interjected.
"It's okay Mr. Yagi, you can trust him. He's my brother."
"Name's Katsuki Bakugō, and don't you forget it! One day that name will be at the top of the Hero Ranking Board, above even you!"
"Brothers? But the two of you look nothing alike. Not to mention, you have two different family names. Am I missing something here?"
"About that..."
"Izuku, you don't have to say anything if you don't want to. I can tell him."
"N-no, it's my story, I've got it. Nine years ago next Thursday, my mom died in a Villain-related car crash. You might not know her name, but you've probably heard about the incident. It was the same guys that killed the 'Battery Hero', Surge. Since then, I've lived with Kacchan and his family."
"I see, I'm sorry for your loss. If you vouch for him, Young Midoriya, I suppose I can tell him my secret."
And so, Toshinori once again related his tale, as Katsuki stood in an uncharacteristic silence. When he finished, there was silence. No one said anything, no one even moved for a solid minute. If it weren't for the rustling of the leaves and the distant hum of traffic, one might have said that time itself had frozen. Suddenly, the moment was shattered by a loud ringing. The three of them blinked in confusion, before Katsuki reached into his pocket and pulled out his cellphone.
Checking the CallerID, he mumbled a soft, "shit," before answering it.
"What!" He shouted at the person on the other end, annoyance lacing his voice.
Although the other two were a few feet away from him, they heard the angry voice of Mitsuki Bakugō as if she were right there with them.
"KATSUKI, WHERE THE FUCK ARE YOU?!"
"AT THE BEACH WITH IZUKU! HE LEFT TOO, I DON'T SEE YOU YELLING AT HIM!
"HE AT LEAST LEFT A NOTE! YOU COULDN'T EVEN HAVE BOTHERED TO JUST ADD YOUR NAME ON TO HIS, YOU LITTLE SHIT?!"
"I WAS IN A HURRY! I HAVE STUFF TO DO, YOU CRAZY BITCH!"
"YOU WERE JUST ATTACKED BY A VILLAIN YESTERDAY! YOU CAN'T JUST DO WHATEVER YOU WANT, WHAT IF YOUR DUMB ASS GETS INTO ANOTHER PROBLEM?"
"IZUKU AND I HANDLED THINGS YESTERDAY. AS LONG AS HE'S WITH ME, WE'RE UNSTOPPABLE!"
"ENOUGH, PUT IZUKU ON THE DAMN PHONE!"
Handing the phone over, Izuku picked up the conversation.
"H-hey, Auntie Mitsuki, how are you?"
"Fine, kiddo, don't worry about it. Listen, please be sure to keep an eye on that idiot. Lord knows what he'd get himself into if you weren't around. You kids have fun, but remember to be home before dinner, okay?"
"I got it."
"I know you do, sweetie. Talk to you later."
"Bye."
Izuku hung up the phone, releasing his breath as he handed it back to it's owner.
"Well, that could have gone worse. Oh well, moving on..."
"Hold up, nerd. Don't try and avoid the subject. We still have to talk about this 'All Might' thing."
"Do we really, though? I th-thought he did a perfectly good job of explaining the situation."
"He did, but he missed one thing. You're what now, like his sidekick? Ward, protégé, apprentice?"
"Apprentice sounds best," Toshinori cut in, before Bakugo put a finger in front of the man's lips.
"Not talking to you right now, old man. This is a family matter. So, Izuku, I'll let you do this on one condition."
"Y-you can't just.."
"One. Condition." *BOOM*
"Okay."
"If you're getting some fancy training from All Might, then so am I!
"But, the training is to prepare my body for..."
"Yeah, I heard that! So what?! I don't care if you have one Quirk or two, hell you could have two hundred Quirks and it wouldn't change anything! When they put names up on a board, mine will be at the top! You'll be second obviously, but number one belongs to me!"
"That seems a bit arrogant of you, Young Bakugō. Self-confidence is important, but too much pride can be bad as well," Toshinori said, trying to re-insert himself in the conversation.
"It's not arrogance, it's... Izuku, you were there. Do that creepy thing you do where you quote someone perfectly."
"'You are a raging inferno of power and ambition, young one, but there is more to life than that. Power properly tempered becomes strength, ambition correctly harnessed becomes resolve. I cannot change who you are, but I can show you a new point of view. You desire to be the best, so use that as your weapon. Declare that you will be great, not as a threat against others, but as a promise to yourself. Never let your faith waver, and even if you do not reach your goal, if you stay true to your ideals, you will have no regrets.'"
"That. My sensei, Master Lee, taught me that five years ago. I don't really care if I make to the top or not, but I have to keep believing that I can. Fear and doubt have no place in the heart of a true warrior."
"I understand, that is an impressive lesson for someone your age to grasp so well. All right, I shall teach you as well. For today, we'll start simple. There are ten months before the UA Entrance Exam, so let's not waste any time. With the two of you working together, it should take half that time to clear all the trash from the beach."
"To do what now?!" Katsuki shouted indignantly.
"Being a Hero isn't just about battling Villains and rescuing people from disasters. Back before Quirks, the true Heroes were the people who did things for their communities, with no expectation of reward, other than the satisfaction of a job well done."
"Fine. But we're not gonna waste five months on this. We'll be done in three."
Three months, and nine days later...
"Now move that fridge three feet to the left and we're done," Izuku instructed, as he carried the last two tires to the dump truck Toshinori had acquired for them.
Katsuki followed the green-haired boy's directions, then used his Quirk to toss the broken appliance into the truck bed. Wiping the sweat from his brow, he leaned against the wall and took a drink from his water bottle. "We did it. Took about a week longer than I thought, but I blame that on the damn junk freighter that sank last month. There were like, six whole vans on that thing, fuck!"
"It's fine. We still finished over a month and a half earlier than All Might said it would take. That alone shows how strong we are as a team."
"Damn straight! Like I said, you and I are going right to the top! Katsuki and Izuku, the best Heroes in the history of the world!"
"You mean Izuku and Katsuki, right? I'm not just going to let you take the top spot without a fight."
"Heh, all this training is going to your head bro. But you're right, it will be a fight. If it were easy to become the best, there wouldn't be any point to doing it."
The two boys fist-bumped, then signaled the truck driver that he was good to go. As it pulled away, it revealed All Might standing on the other side. His smile was brighter than the sun, and he began to clap as he walked over to them.
"CONGRATULATIONS ON A JOB WELL DONE BOYS! I'M IMPRESSED WITH THE QUALITY OF YOUR WORK, AS WELL AS YOUR EFFICIENCY!"
"Thanks, All Might"
"Yeah, we kicked ass!"
"INDEED! NOW THEN, STEP FORWARD YOUNG MIDORIYA AND CLAIM YOUR REWARD!"
Izuku took a step forward, waiting nervously as the Symbol of Peace reached up and plucked a single hair from his head. It glowed with unnatural light as it was then held out in front of his face.
"EAT THIS!"
Both of the aspiring Heroes stood in shocked silence for a moment, before Katsuki fell on his ass, unable to contain his laughter.
"W-what?" Izuku stuttered, looking at All Might like the man had grown a second head.
"YOU HAVE TO ABSORB SOME OF MY DNA TO OBTAIN ONE FOR ALL, AND THIS IS THE LEAST DISGUSTING WAY TO DO THAT!"
"I-if you say so," he responded, taking the hair. Ignoring Katsuki, who was still rolling on the sand, Izuku quickly did as he was told. Then he took a gulp of water to wash it down into his stomach.
"EXCELLENT! IT'S 10AM, SO YOU SHOULD BE DONE DIGESTING IT SOMEWHERE BETWEEN 4 TO 6PM! SO GO HOME, HAVE LUNCH, TAKE A BREAK AND CALL ME WHEN YOU CAN FEEL THE POWER BEGIN TO MANIFEST! NOW IF YOU'LL EXCUSE ME, I HAVE A FEW ERRANDS TO RUN! SEE YOU TONIGHT BOYS!"
Before Izuku had a chance to react, All Might had already leapt into the air, leaving him alone with his brother.
Katsuki pulled himself together, and used a small explosion to get back on his feet. Wrapping an arm around Izuku's shoulder, he lightly poked the stunned boy in the face.
"Yo, Earth to Izuku, you in there?"
Blinking rapidly, the analytical teen refocused on reality and nodded.
"Alright Kacchan, you heard him. Let's go take a nice break. I haven't had a moment to relax since we started this whole thing."
Nodding back, the two boys made their way home, excited and tired in equal measure.
A few hours later...
Toshinori checked his watch. '5:53. I wonder if they're here already?' He thought, stepping out of the police cruiser. The driver's side door opened up, and Detective Tsukauchi also exited the vehicle. He was a rather plain-looking man, the only distinguishing features being his tan trench coat and matching fedora. The two adults started walking towards the beach when a loud voice called out to them.
"Get back in the fucking car! We gotta go!" Katsuki shouted, fear evident in his eyes.
"Young Bakugō, what's wrong? Where is Young Midoriya?"
"I'll explain on the way, just move!"
The three of them got into the car, and Tsukauchi started driving.
"Which way?" The detective asked, looking at Katsuki in the rear-view mirror.
"South along the beach! Hurry!"
"Relax," Toshinori said, trying to calm the explosive teen. "What exactly is going on?"
"That's just it, I have no idea! I've never seen Izuku act like this before!"
"Like what? Start from the beginning."
"Okay then, shut up and pay attention! About thirty minutes ago, we were having dinner like always, when he suddenly stopped. He took his glasses off and started rubbing his eyes, complaining about how his brain itched."
"His what..."
"I said shut up! Anyway, I figured this was the new power kicking in, so I texted you then helped him get up and head for the beach. Normally, he can control his Quirk and quietly internalize it, but tonight it was like his mouth was moving faster than his brain. We passed a construction site, and next thing I know, he's reciting the 'Addendum to the Building Standards Act of 2198'. We get to the park with that tree I fell out of a few months ago, he starts talking about Kamui Woods' fundraiser for the conservation of the Amazon Rainforest. Then he saw a whale out in the ocean and explained how the noise caused by sea travel was negatively impacting their migration patterns. Next..."
"Okay, we get it. Can you..."
"Shh! My story! And this one is important because it scares me. He saw a flock of seagulls and said there was going to be a hurricane..."
"But the weather is fine, and we're in the Pacific Ocean. They're called typhoons. It's unlike Young Midoriya to make an error like that."
"Will you let me finish?! I know all of that. He meant a hurricane, in Puerto Rico, next month. He looked at some fucking sky rats and predicted a storm on the other side of the world!"
"Good lord, that's a frightening ability."
"After that, he looked down at his own hands and froze. Like, no movement, no blinking, no breathing. Just stood there for about ten seconds. Then he closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, they were different. Normally, they just glow with a laser-like directness. But these eyes burned like an emerald flame, intense and unfocused. Then he started counting. Not like regular counting though. He started at 0.2 and went randomly up from there. When he got to five, bursts of green lightning started arcing off of his body, and I had to back up. He stopped at 9.83, said 'Maximum sustainable level achieved', and took off. Just started running faster than I've ever seen anyone except you move. That was about a minute before you got here. And now you know everything I know. Care to shed any light on the situation?"
"I suppose that's... Tsukauchi, turn here! That's him!"
The trio pulled in to a small parking lot and exited the vehicle. Hurrying down to the small dock they had just arrived at, they found Izuku curled up in the fetal position, with his hands over his ears. His lips were moving rapidly, but no sound was coming out. Bakugo looked up at Toshinori with a mix of anger and confusion on his face.
"What's happening, what did you do to him?!"
"I didn't... oh shit. I forgot about that," the man said, more to himself than anyone else.
"Forgot what?! Answer me!"
"I don't remember if I told you boys or not, but before I received One For All, I was Quirkless. So, when it was passed on to me, there was nothing else for it to interact with. It just merged seamlessly into my body. But for someone with a Quirk, like my master or Young Midoriya here, there's another step to it. One For All also has to bond with the wielder's original ability. My master explained it to me once, but I didn't really understand what she meant, because I had no frame of reference for it. She said it was like thinking you were listening to music at a ten on your speakers, then suddenly finding out that you were actually at one, and then someone cranked it up to eleven."
"Alright, but what does that mean for him?"
"He'll be fine. Right now he's acclimating to the new power flowing through his body. Luckily for us, it looks like his Quirk was able to keep him somewhat focused. When my master was given this ability, she was in Tokyo. They found her the next day on top of Mt. Fuji, with a concussion and three broken ribs."
"So, what now?"
"Now we take the two of you home. Make sure he gets a good night's rest, and I'll explain everything tomorrow."
"Fine," Katsuki grumbled, lifting Izuku up and tossing him over his shoulder. He took his brother to the cop car, set him in the back seat and put his seatbelt on. Then he reached into his pocket and pulled out Izuku's sunglasses, placing them over his brother's eyes.
The adults got in the front, and they rode in silence back to the boys' house.
Bakugō Household, 5 minutes later...
Mitsuki Bakugō was sitting on her couch, watching some trashy American reality show, when there was a knock at the door. She was confused, because she wasn't expecting any guests at this hour, and Katsuki and Izuku would just walk in. Groaning at the intrusion into her personal time, she got up and went to find out who it was.
"WHO IS IT?!" she yelled as she opened the door.
"Good evening, ma'am, my name is Detective Naomasa Tsukauchi with..." the man at her door started to say before she cut him off.
"How much?" she asked, reaching for her purse.
"I beg your pardon?"
"What did Katsuki do, and how much do I owe you?"
"Oh no, it's nothing like that, I assure you. Your son and his friend were just out enjoying the last bit of sunlight when the other boy, Izuku Midoriya, had a small Quirk malfunction and passed out."
"Oh no, is he okay?! Where is he?! I'll take him to the doctor right away!"
"Please calm yourself, he's perfectly fine. He just needs sleep is all. I just happened to be in the neighborhood and gave them a ride. According to your son, the other boy lives here as well, is that correct?"
"Yes, ever since his mother passed away almost a decade ago."
"I'm sorry to hear that. The two of them are in the backseat of my car, if you'd like to get them."
"Of course, thank you, Detective."
"Just doing my job, miss."
The next morning...
Izuku woke up slowly, then paused. He looked around and realized he was in his bedroom.
"How did I get here? I remember going to the beach, Kacchan and I finished cleaning it, then All Might was there..."
"Knock it off with that, it's creepy!" Katsuki shouted, entering the room and taking a seat at Izuku's desk.
"Right, sorry. Um, so, can you tell me how I got here?"
"What's the last thing you remember?"
"We were eating dinner, and then this burning sensation started in my brain, and then I was here."
And so, Katsuki once again told the story of Izuku's wild night, adding in the important parts of his conversation with All Might and their trip home in the back of a squad car. When he was finished, he stood up, went to his brother's dresser, grabbed one of his workout outfits and tossed it at him.
"Now let's go, he said the fun part starts today!" Katsuki finished, as sparks popped in his hand, illuminating his predatory grin. "It's time to test out what you can do!"
Holy crap! That was a ride. I wanted to end the Setup Arc this chapter, but I kept getting sidetracked. Like, everything with Tsukauchi was added in late Thursday night, but I think it turned out well. We will finish the Setup Arc next chapter, but in a flashback, because I do really want to get to the Entrance Exam. The poll is closed, and it was six to one in favor of weekly releases. I can't think of anything else to say about this chapter, so I guess I'll just sign off there. Please rate and review and I'll see you guys next week.